Third Annual Senior Olympics Hosted By La Hacienda de Paz Rehabilitation and Care Center

By: Conrado Moran, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2017

Eagle Pass and Middle Rio Grande Region seniors enjoyed the Third Annual Senior Olympics hosted by La Hacienda de Paz Rehabilitation and Care Center on Thursday, June 8, 2017, as over 100 persons participated in the health and fitness-related senior Olympics, announced Pete Zamora, Administrator of La Hacienda de Paz Rehabilitation and Care Center.

Senior citizens from Eagle Pass, Del Rio, Uvalde, and Carrizo Springs competed in several Olympic Games such as the Wheelchair Race, the Javelin Throw, the Shot Put Throw, the Zig-Zag Wheelchair Challenge, a Walk-a-Thon, a Dance-Off, a Football-themed Wheelchair Challenge, a Volleyball Tournament, and other sporting events coordinated by former NFL Player Keith Stephens.

Participants and their guests were treated to a Classic Car Show by local car enthusiasts who displayed their classic automobiles, bringing memories of the automobiles many of the seniors used to drive during the 1950s through 1970s.

An Awards Ceremony was held inside the beautiful and spacious gymnasium at La Hacienda de Paz Rehabilitation and Care Center.  Winners of each event were presented medals and prizes by La Hacienda de Paz Administrator Pete Zamora.

After a fun-filled Senior Olympics, all participants and guests were provided with refreshments and healthy foods to nourish their thirst, hunger, and bodies.

Participants expressed their appreciation and excitement on the outstanding attention and care they were provided at the Third Annual Senior Olympics by the dedicated staff of La Hacienda de Paz Rehabilitation and Care Center.

The Third Annual Senior Olympics was a great success and participants can not wait until next year’s Fourth Annual Olympics.  Winners at the Third Annual Senior Olympics will enjoy their bragging rights until next year’s Olympics.

La Paz de Hacienda Rehabilitation and Care Center is located at 3333 Bob Rogers Drive in Eagle Pass, Texas.