ABOUT
In 2010 Council on Aging identified the need to
enhance the quality of life for Sonoma County's aging community while
engaging the younger more active seniors. The opportunity to host the
Sonoma County Wine Country Senior Games
addresses this need.
Our Mission at Council on Aging is "To enhance the
quality of life for Sonoma County's aging community by providing
services that promote well-being and maintain independence".
The inaugural games, held June 2-5, 2011, included
six events with almost 500 participants and 100 volunteers. The
2012 Games welcomed almost 900 athletes to compete in 15 sporting events
over two weeks utilizing 200 volunteers. The 2013 Games offer 17 sports
and almost 1600 athletes are expected for the event.
Council on Aging is proud to take the lead in
bringing this amazing opportunity to Sonoma County. We look forward to
building many wonderful partnerships in the process as the event grows
and prospers.
The Sonoma Wine
Country Senior Games will strive to become
a world-class, Olympic-format, international sporting event for athletes
50 years and better.
The "Games" provide participants a total experience,
not just another sporting competition. Attendees enjoy Sonoma-focused
festivals, celebrations, social events, health screenings, food and wine
experiences, and help to foster relationships that will last a lifetime.
The Sonoma Wine
Country Senior Games will truly be a
celebration of life after 50!