Martin's Point Health Care Sponsors 2019 NH Senior Games

NASHUA, NH — More than 60 athletes from New Hampshire competed in the 2019 National Senior Games in Albuquerque, New Mexico, during the past few weeks, against 13,650 other athletes from around the United States. The athletes attended the events as part of the nonprofit New Hampshire Senior Games, an effort to promote health lifestyles and activities among Granite Staters who are over the age of 50. The national games are held every two years.

"Those who qualify excelled in their events at the 2018 NH Senior Games," stated Larry Flint, the chairman of the organization. "This is a great opportunity for local athletes to compete against the nation’s very best."

More than 700 Granite Staters competed last year for the chance to go to New Mexico.

Participants of various sports from Patch communities included Eric Bernard, Lynne Bernard, and Glenn Graham of Bedford; Buzz Gagne, Kathleen O'Shea, Timothy O'Shea, Mary Joan Rainville, and Bobby Strong of Concord; William Spirdione of Londonderry; Kathleen Sanborn and Lori Thorp of Hampton; Jane Wenzel of Merrimack; Rollins Hardwick and James Kallfelz of Milford; James Jacobs, Mark O'Donoghue, and Kathy Paganis of Nashua; Ken Potter and Mark Willer of Portsmouth; and Steve Krikorian, Malcom Swanson, and David Tokanel of Windham.

Senior games in New Hampshire kicked off its 32nd year and run through late August in age groups from 40 and up in many different sporting activities.

A Health Collab

Martin's Point Health Care has signed up to sponsor the 2019 games in New Hampshire. The company offers Medicare Advantage plans and primary care in both New Hampshire and Maine.

"We’ve advocated for senior health and wellness through our long-term partnership with the Maine Area Agency on Aging-serving as lead sponsor for the Maine Senior Games for over 10 years," noted Dr. David Howes, the president and CEO of the company. "We’re very excited to now join the New Hampshire Senior Games in their cause."

Flint said the organization was thrilled to have the support since the goals of both organizations align.

"Our slogan – ‘where fun and fitness meet’ – truly embodies the spirit of the Games," he said. "Whether one is a competitive athlete or trying a sport for the first time, we offer something for everyone."

Visit NHseniorgames.org for more information.

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