Golden Age Games bring smiles to residents' faces

Thursday, October 5, 2006

Residents from Hunter Acres nursing facility rolled in on a canoe made of cardboard, disguising the wheelchairs inside that were powering it. They were part of the Hawaiian themed parade at the Osage Community Center that set the stage for The Golden Age Games held for area nursing facilites. The event, sponsored by Missouri Healthcare Association District V, also included a dance contest, hog calling and arts and crafts. More than 10 area nursing homes and 200 residents participated in the event Thursday.

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