Unforgettable Senior Moments

The 23nd Annual Polk Senior Games created “Unforgettable Senior Moments” for 2,500 men and women who competed in the Games which ran from February 28 through March 16. These competitors and over 750 volunteers shared moments of fun, fellowship, sportsmanship, and competition in 100 events.

On behalf of the Board of Directors, I thank the Polk County community for their generous financial and in-kind contributions. It is has been our pleasure and privilege for 23 years to join with Publix Super Markets Charities as our Gold and Founding Sponsor. We also thank Bronze Sponsors – the James W. Sikes Family, 22 years, and CPS Investment Advisors, 13 years, and Watkins Associated Industries, 2 years, for their commitment and support.

We are grateful for: Special Events Sponsors - Winter Haven Hospital and The Estates At Carpenters. Hospitality Sponsors - A BJ Brock Estate Sale, WellMed Network of Florida, Grace Manor Assisted Living, Gold’s Gym, WellCare Health Plans, and Assurance HomeCare. Event Sponsors – Southern Archery Outfitters, Baylis & Company PA CPAS; Kenneth Mundy Dentistry; Lake Wales Medical Center; Dee Oeters Family; Molina HealthCare; Thomas’ English Muffins; Home Instead Senior Care;        Florida Presbyterian Homes; Spring Haven Retirement; Better Living for Seniors; CenterState Bank; Palm Terrace of Lakeland; Floral Lakes Seniors; Lake Morton Plaza;  Comfort Keepers; Andy Thornal Company; The Hanna Family; Eye Specialists of Mid Florida; Emeritus at Lakeland / Emeritus at Oakbridge; AAM, LLC; Spring Lake Rehabilitation Center; The Bruce Bear Family; The Grace Page Family; Paul Meuser; The Thornberry Family; Gus & Lisa Palas; Lakeland Rifle & Pistol Club; Williams Fence Company; Shoot Straight Lakeland; Tri Tech Mechanical; Magnify Credit Union; Ira Serebrin and Rudy Gittens; Sarah D McKay Fund within the GiveWell Community Foundation; Central Florida Eye Associates; Wells Fargo; Foot & Ankle Associates. Friends of the Games Sponsors – Senior Connection Center; Arbor Hills Independent Living Residence. Spirit of the Games Sponsors - Community Southern Bank; Mail Processing; Lakeland Rifle & Pistol Club; Nurse on Call Home Health; Southern Homes; Jim & June Barry.

We also want to thank The Ledger and the many individuals, sport and civic organizations, municipal departments, and businesses who gave in-kind donations such as media/publicity, venues, services, door prizes, and goody bag items.

Thanks to all of them, we are able to serve the community through an event that touches the lives, not only, of our participants, but their families, friends, volunteers, spectators, and those who support the Games. 

Most Sincerely,

Deena Wilbur

Executive Director