The Spalding County Senior Olympic Games and Expo 2010 was held over a period of weeks with the final day of games and celebration being held on Thursday, April 29, 2010.
The Spalding County Senior Games and Expo awarded games, medals, and prizes in a variety of events. Some of the were played down to the finish with contestants playing for bragging rights as the number one player at their event for the year and other events had the contestants playing against themselves to see how well they could throw a softball or a frisbee. Other events were held on earlier dates as well.
Griffin Tech Skills USA came to welcome and cheer on the athletes again this year. Lutricia Fergerson was the Olympic Torch Bearer, and Bob and Bonnie Larrabee were the Banner Carriers.
The Spalding County Fire Department performed the Flag Ceremony and Senior Center Supervisor Jo Ellis gave the official welcome to the Spalding County Senior Olympic Games and Expo. Jane Bailey and Donnie Laraby were presented with the Golden Volunteer Award by Louis Green, Director of Spalding County Parks and Recreation. The oldest male and female participants were also honored before the games began.
There was a lot of laughter and a lot of encouragement to others as the games were played. The fun of being together and playing the games was as important as winning a medal today to many of those who attended.
The final day was full of games, entertainment, and food as well as a Senior Information Expo.
