District 11
Muskoka
Haliburton
In Memory of Mary Johnson
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Mary Johnson, a longtime member of the OSGA from
District 11 - Muskoka/Haliburton, passed away suddenly on
January 23, 2024.
Mary had been involved with the OSGA for about 15 years and
held numerous positions on District 11’s executive. She was the
District Coordinator and go-to person for the past 4 years.
She was a well deserved recipient of the Bob Secord Award in 2018,
which is granted to an individual that gives their time to health, wellness
and sport initiatives through the Senior Games. Mary was a soft spoken
and dedicated woman who aimed to make District 11 better every year.
She was a participant and convenor of walking for about 10 years
and also enjoyed playing bridge.
Mary will be missed by us all and we extend our deepest sympathies to
her husband Mike and family.
2024 Ontario 55+ Winter Games
District 11 had 48 participants in Prediction skating, Curling and Men's Hockey in the
2024 55+ Winter Games that were held in Orillia Feb 6-8.
Congratulations to All for a great competition!
Jane Symons won Silver in the Women's 55+
Prediction Skating.
4 teams participated in Curling and all the teams made it to the playoffs!
Women's 65+ Curling Team Men's 65+ Curling Team
Mixed 55+ Curling Team Mixed 55+ Curling Team
The Algonquin Wolves Men's 70+ Hockey Team won Silver!
The Huntsville Men's 55+ Hockey Team won Silver!
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2024 District 11 Update
District 11 is starting to plan for their 55+ Summer games. Click on Event Schedule to view but note that registration is not open until April 1st. Further details to follow.
There are no Provincial 55+ Summer Games this year as they are held every 2nd year. The Canada 55+ Summer Games will take place August 27 to August 30 in Quebec City. Medal winners from the 2023 Provincial 55+ Summer Games in Brantford have been invited.
District 11 is looking for new members to join our executive. Several of our executive members are retiring this year, including Mary Johnson, our District Coordinator. We also need a secretary and a representative for Huntsville. If we do not have anybody volunteer for these positions, then District 11 may have to fold.
Please help keep District 11 alive so we can all continue to participate in the 55+ Games organized by the OSGA.
Ontario 55+ Summer Games 2023
25 Athletes from District 11 participated in the Ontario 55+ Summer Games that were held in Brantford from Aug. 9-11. Congratulations to all the participants proudly representing Muskoka/Haliburton. They took part in numerous sports - contract bridge, euchre, cribbage, shuffleboard, golf, pickleball and 5 pin bowling.
The flag bearer for the ceremony was Lorne Robertson.
The opening ceremonies were held on Wed August 9th.
Pictured from right to left - 1st Row - Linda Cherry and Rhonda Elstone - Contract Bridge
Evelyn Galloway and Carol Williams - Euchre
2nd Row - John and Beverley Kerr - Cribbage, Ruth Robertson - Shuffleboard,
Nik Polanski - Golf
And the winners were:
Mike Thorne - Gold - Men's Golf - 80+
Doug McKinnon and Phil Harknett - Bronze - Men's Pickleball - 65+ 4.0
Nancy McKinnon and Patti Harknett - Bronze - Women's Pickleball - 65+ 4.0
Terry Trueman and Richard Waite - Silver - Men's Pickleball - 55+ 4.0
Lorne and Ruth Robertson - Silver - Shuffleboard
Other Photos taken from the Games:
Nancy McKinnon and Patti Harknett with
Games mascot Pachi.
Nik Poljanski - Golf participant
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District 11 Games Winners - Cribbage, Pickleball, Golf and Tennis
District 11 is pleased to announce the winners of the above events.
Congratulations to all!
Cribbage Finals were held June 15 at the Kinmount Legion.
Gold - Bernice Sopher and Beverley Skelding
Silver - John and Bev Kerr
Bronze - Bev Johnson and Chris Burton
Pickleball was held June 20 at the SG Nesbitt Memorial Arena Gym in Minden.
Men's 3.5 55+
Gold - David Stanford and Peter Schaffner
Silver - Mark Patterson and Dave Gardiner
Bronze - Tim Currie and Ian Currie
Men's 3.5 65+
Gold - Steve Phinney and John Blackwell
Silver - Jean Paul Bagot and Garth Sweetnam
Bronze - Graham Hall and Keith Graham
Women's 3.5 55+
Gold - Lorrie Vogels and Annette Casullo
Silver - Lena Fontaine and Peggy Devine
Bronze - Cathy Kealey and Star Goodhand
Women's 3.5 65+
Gold - Sue Pyke and Maureen Hevesi
Silver - Greta Gostick and Sharon Slater
Bronze - Doreen Murray and Andrea Currie
Mixed 3.5 55+
Gold - Mark Patterson and Lorrie Vogels
Silver - Dave Gardiner and Annette Casullo
Bronze - Brett Dean and Jennifer Coates
Mixed 3.5 65+
Gold - Steve and Audrey Phinney
Silver - Greg and Sue Pyke
Bronze - Patrick Kernohan and Sharon Slater
Men's 4.0+ 55+
Gold - Terry Trueman and Richard Waite
Silver - Jim Rayburn and Daniel Gallant
Men's 4.0+ 65+
Gold - Doug McKinnon and Phil Harknett
Silver - Joe Guimond and Mike Guimond
Women's 4.0+ 65+
Gold - Nancy McKinnon and Patti Harknett
Mixed 4.0+ 65+
Gold - Doug and Nancy McKinnon
Silver - Joe Guimond and Maureen Hevesi
Golf was held on June 21 at the Blairhampton Golf Course, Minden.
Men's 55-69
Gold - Steve Meadley
Silver - Nik Poljanski
Men's 70+
Gold - Steve Phinney
Silver - Graham Hall
Bronze - Mike Thorne
Women's 55-69
Gold - Paula O'Donnell
Silver - Cheryl King
Bronze - Sharon Wallace
Women's 70+
Gold - Rae Francis
Silver - Ruth Robertson
Bronze - Lynne Briden
Tennis was held on June 13 at the Haliburton Tennis Courts.
Men's Doubles
Gold - Jeff Cattell and Nik Poljanski
Silver - Ray Isaccs and Gary Mizzi
Bronze - Lou Fenninger and Steve McTiernan
Women's Doubles
Gold - Judy Keith and Christy Eyre
Silver - Julie Tieman and Marianne Fenninger
Bronze - Mary Lynne and Robin Binstead
Mixed Doubles
Gold - Gary Mizzi and Christy Eyre
Silver - Robin Binstead and Al Aubry
Bronze - Lou and Marianne Fenninger
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District 11 Games Winners - Euchre, Shuffleboard, Bid Euchre, Walking, Contract and Duplicate Bridge
District 11 is pleased to announce the winners of the above events.
Congratulations to all!
Euchre Finals were held on June 2nd at the Gravenhurst Seniors Centre.
Gold - Karen Tolton and Barbara Duce
Silver - Murray Wright and Glen Covert
Bronze - Carol Williams and Evelyn Galloway
Gold - Lorne and Ruth Robertson
Silver - Joan Arnold and Gail Redpath
Bronze - Irma Salminen and James Barnes
Bid Euchre Finals were held on June 9th at the Gravenhurst Seniors Centre.
Gold - Warren Hudson and Bev Johnson
Silver - Linda Townsend and James Barnes
Bronze - Murray Wright and Glen Covert
Jane Symons and Nik Polanski both won gold in the walking events held June 8th in Haliburton.
Contract Bridge was held June 5th at the Stanhope Community Centre.
Gold - Linda Cherry and Rhonda Elstone
Silver - Bev and John Kerr
Bronze - Ross Davies and Mary Johnson
Duplicate Bridge was held June 5th at the Stanhope Community Centre.
North/South Side winners:
Gold - Linda Cherry and Rhonda Elstone
Silver - Mary Johnson and Ross Davies
Bronze - Ray Issacs and Glen Scully
East/West Side Winners:
Gold - Kathie Porter and Carol Bowker
Silver - Linda Taylor and Reel Murray
Bronze - Bev and John Kerr
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District 11 Convenors Luncheon
District 11 held their Convenors Luncheon on April 22nd at the Gravenhurst Seniors Centre.
A wonderful lunch was prepared by Lynne Briden and Barb Duce.
The luncheon is our way of thanking the convenors for running the many events that District 11 has held over the years. We couldn't hold the Summer Games without them!
Executive and Convenors that attended were: Donna and John Teravainen, Lorne and Ruth Robertson, Mary and Mike Johnson, Lynne Briden, Barb Duce, Barb Wynn, Jennifer Coates and Jere Pike. Absent were: Stuart Buck, Marianne Fenninger, Kathie Porter, Linda Cherry, Bev Johnson, Karen Litchfield and Pearl Cowen.
Many thanks to them all!
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Canada 55+ 2022 Summer Games
District 11 had 6 participants in the Canada 55+ 2022 Summer Games in Kamloops, B.C.
Michael Johnson - Silver Medal - Mixed Doubles Pickleball 3.5-3.99 (75+)
Jane Symons - Bronze Medals - Womens 55+ 400 m Predicted Walk, 400 m Walk,
1000 m Predicted walk, 1000 m Walk
Frank Ferris - Gold Medal - Mens 400 m Predicted Walk
- Silver Medals - Mens 400 m Walk, 1000 m walk, 1000 m Predicted Walk
Unfortunately, this was his last time participating in the 55+ Games, as Frank passed away on
Mar 2, 2023. Frank started participating in the games 23 years ago when he retired, back when
they were called Actifest. He got involved in golf, prediction walking, bowling and darts at that time.
Through the years he won countless medals from various events, but more importantly to him was the friendships he made along the way.
Frank was always an active, athletic, competitive and social person and the Senior Games provided the perfect platform for him to play in!
He will be dearly missed by all!
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Peterborough 55+ Summer Games 2022
We had 11 athletes who attended the Ontario 55+ 2022 Summer Games in Peterborough.
Frank Ferris - Gold Medal in Mens 65+ 1.6 km Walking
Sharon Ferris - Silver Medal in Womens 55+ Nordic Walking 3 km
Larry Baadsvik - Silver Medal in Mens 55+ 5 Pin Bowling
Jane Symons - Bronze Medal in Womens 55+ 3 km Walking
Steve Phinney and Phil Harknett - Silver Medal in Mens 65+ Pickleball.
Robert Pearce - Gold Medal in Mens 65+ Golf
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