The Fifth Annual Carlisle Naples Olympic Challenge ran from July 21 - 26, 2008. The games were played all week with events ranging from darts to name that tune. The Carlisle Naples, a retirement community, was split into three teams for the summer games - the Grasshoppers, the Hurricanes and the Jokers.
Yolanda Brooks, center, uses all of her breath to push a balloon across a piece of string during the first game at the opening ceremonies of the Fifth Annual Carlisle Naples Olympic Challenge on Monday, July 21, 2008. The games will be played all week with events ranging from darts to name that tune. The Carlisle Naples, a retirement community, is split into three teams for the summer games, the Grasshoppers, the Hurricanes and the Jokers.
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Fred Newman lights the torch during the opening ceremonies of the Fifth Annual Carlisle Naples Olympic Challenge on Monday, July 21, 2008. The games will be played all week with events ranging from darts to name that tune. The Carlisle Naples, a retirement community, is split into three teams for the summer games, the Grasshoppers, the Hurricanes and the Jokers.
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Joe Johnroe waits for the opening ceremonies of the Fifth Annual Carlisle Naples Olympic Challenge to begin on Monday, July 21, 2008. The games will be played all week with events ranging from darts to name that tune. The Carlisle Naples, a retirement community, is split into three teams for the summer games, the Grasshoppers, the Hurricanes and the Jokers.
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Barbara Thigpen, 93, throws her hand up to cheer her team, the Hurricanes, during the opening ceremonies of the Fifth Annual Carlisle Naples Olympic Challenge on Monday, July 21, 2008. The games will be played all week with events ranging from darts to name that tune. The Carlisle Naples, a retirement community, is split into three teams for the summer games, the Grasshoppers, the Hurricanes and the Jokers.
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Fred Newman carries the torch through the crowd during the opening ceremonies of the Fifth Annual Carlisle Naples Olympic Challenge on Monday, July 21, 2008. The games will be played all week with events ranging from darts to name that tune. The Carlisle Naples, a retirement community, is split into three teams for the summer games, the Grasshoppers, the Hurricanes and the Jokers.
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Fred Newman balances a cup on his head as he is covered in rain gear during the opening ceremonies of the Fifth Annual Carlisle Naples Olympic Challenge on Monday, July 21, 2008. Newman had his co-captain Yolanda Brooks attempt to knock the cup off by squirting a water gun at it.
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Joe Johnroe finds his seat before the opening ceremonies of the Fifth Annual Carlisle Naples' Olympic Challenge on Monday, July 21, 2008. The games will be played all week with events ranging from darts to name that tune. The Carlisle Naples, a retirement community, is split into three teams for the summer games, the Grasshoppers, the Hurricanes and the Jokers.
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The Hurricanes perform their cheer to the song "Row Row Row Your Boat" during the team cheer competition for 50 points to during the opening ceremonies of the Fifth Annual Carlisle Naples Olympic Challenge on Monday, July 21, 2008. The Carlisle Naples, a retirement community, is split into three teams for the summer games, the Grasshoppers, the Hurricanes and the Jokers. The Hurricanes won the team cheer challenge and received 50 points.
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From left, Bern Connoloy, Wayne Brockett, and Fred Newman work to blow their balloons down the string in the first game during the opening ceremonies of the Fifth Annual Carlisle Naples' Olympic Challenge on Monday, July 21, 2008. The games will be played all week with events ranging from darts to name that tune. The Carlisle Naples, a retirement community, is split into three teams for the summer games, the Grasshoppers, the Hurricanes and the Jokers.
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Scenes during the opening ceremonies of the Fifth Annual Carlisle Naples Olympic Challenge on Monday, July 21, 2008. The games will be played all week with events ranging from darts to name that tune. The Carlisle Naples, a retirement community, is split into three teams for the summer games, the Grasshoppers, the Hurricanes and the Jokers.
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On Tuesday, July 22 during the Carlisle Naples Olympic Challenge scrabble competition, Leonore Reich helps her opponents clear the board for the next game. Reich and friends typically play scrabble twice a week. Jennifer Whitney/ staff
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Joker Ann Lublin rose out of her wheel chair to participate in the putting challenge Tuesday afternoon at the Carlisle Naples Summer Olympic Challenge. Jennifer Whitney/ staff
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A scrabble player keeps score during the scrabble competition at the Naples Carlisle Summer Olympic Challenge. This is the fourth year in a row the assisted living facility has held the Summer Olympics. Jennifer Whitney/ staff
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An athlete cheers on his teammate during the Carlisle Naples Summer Olympics putting challenge. Jennifer Whitney/ staff
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During the bowling competition Tuesday morning at the Carlisle Naples Summer Olympic Challenge, Joker Jean Curcio takes her turn. The Jokers finished first after 8 rounds, but it was a very close game. According to activities coordinator Sue Dumas, "Jean wins the award for style." Jennifer Whitney/ staff
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Joker Joe Thomas is cheered on after getting a spare during the Carlisle Naples Summer Olympic Challenge Thursday morning. Jennifer Whitney/ staff
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From left, Jokers Jeannie Bozeman, Esther Heussner, and Gloria Goldberg cheer on their teammate during the putting challenge at the Carlisle Naples Summer Olympics. Jennifer Whitney/ staff
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Fredrick Kranz, left, celebrates with his wife of 66 years, Frances Kranz, after bowling a strike during the Wii bowling event at the Carlisle Naples Olympic Challenge, on July 23, 2008. This is Fredricks' second year participating at the olympics and his first in the Wii bowling event. Manuel Martinez/Staff
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Manny Smith, focuses on getting another beanbag in the hole during the bean bag toss event at the Carlisle Naples Olympic Challenge, on July 23, 2008. This is Manny Smiths' second year participating at the olympics. Manuel Martinez/Staff
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Joe Novak, 91, participates in the bean bag toss at the Carlisle Naples' Olympic Challenge on July 23, 2008. Joe was a member of the grasshoppers team, one of three groups to compete at the annual event. Manuel Martinez/Staff
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Fredrick Kranz, focuses on getting another strike bowling a strike during the Wii bowling event at the Carlisle Naples Olympic Challenge, on July 23, 2008. This is Fredricks' second year participating at the olympics and his first in the Wii bowling event. Manuel Martinez/Staff
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Rosie Roselli, 56, plays Wii bowling as part of the Carlisle Naples' Olympic Challenge, she is the youngest resident and participant. This is Rosie Rosellis' thrid year participating at the olympics and his first in the Wii bowling event. Manuel Martinez/Staff
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Gwen Krantz concentrates on the ball at the baseball pitch event at the Carlisle Naples Olympic Challenge, on July 24, 2008. Krantz was part of the Grasshoppers team, 1 of 3 teams that participated in the competition. Courtney Potter/Staff.
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Jeff Hurst concentrates on the ball at the golf-chipping event at the Carlisle Naples Olympic Challenge, on July 24, 2008. Hurst was part of the Hurricanes team, 1 of 3 teams that participated in the competition. Courtney Potter/Staff.
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Fred Kranz prepares to throw the ball at the baseball pitch as Gwen Krantz watches from the sidelines at the Carlisle Naples Olympic Challenge, on July 24, 2008. The baseball pitch took place at 11 am after the morning's golf-chipping event. Courtney Potter/Staff.
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(From left): "Jokers" teammates Rosemarie White and Dorothy MacKenzie cheer for teammate Cliff Bransby during the baseball pitch event at the Carlisle Naples Olympic Challenge, on July 24, 2008. The Jokers won the late morning event with a score of 22 points. Courtney Potter/Staff.
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Emily Baum concentrates on the ball at the golf-chipping event at the Carlisle Naples Olympic Challenge, on July 24, 2008. Baum was part of the Grasshoppers team, 1 of 3 teams that participated in the competition. Courtney Potter/Staff.
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Gwen Krantz concentrates on the ball at the baseball pitch event at the Carlisle Naples Olympic Challenge, on July 24, 2008. Krantz was part of the Grasshoppers team, 1 of 3 teams that participated in the competition. Courtney Potter/Staff.
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Roger Sommerville concentrates on the ball at the baseball pitch event at the Carlisle Naples Olympic Challenge, on July 24, 2008. Sommerville was part of the Grasshoppers team, 1 of 3 teams that participated in the competition. Courtney Potter/Staff.
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Sig Derman concentrates on the ball at the golf-chipping event at the Carlisle Naples Olympic Challenge, on July 24, 2008. Derman helped out on the "Hurricanes" team, one of three teams that participated in 9:30 am competition. Courtney Potter/Staff.
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Roger Sommerville concentrates on the ball at the baseball pitch event at the Carlisle Naples Olympic Challenge, on July 24, 2008. Sommerville was part of the Grasshoppers team, 1 of 3 teams that participated in the competition. Courtney Potter/Staff.
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Corinne Dunne concentrates on the ball at the golf-chipping event at the Carlisle Naples Olympic Challenge, on July 24, 2008. Dunne was part of the Hurricanes team, 1 of 3 teams that participated in the competition. Courtney Potter/Staff.
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(From back left:) "Jokers" teammates Rosemarie White, Dorothy MacKenzie and Cliff Bransby celebrate their baseball pitch victory at the Carlisle Naples Olympic Challenge, on July 24, 2008, as Sue Dumas (left) announces the results. The Jokers won the late morning event with a score of 22 points. Courtney Potter/Staff.
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Fred Newman, 91, competes in a basketball foul toss competition, the final event in the Carlisle Senior Olympics, Friday afternoon at the assisted living facility in North Naples. The senior games will conclude Saturday with the announcement of the winners from the week, awards, a champions dinner of steak and lobster as well as a dance. For more photos and video of the events go to www.naplesnews.com. Lexey Swall-Bobay/Staff
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Josie Casillo, center, throws a dart as hard as she can at the board during the darts competition Friday, the final day of games at the Carlisle Senior Olympics at the assisted living facility in North Naples. The senior games will conclude Saturday with the announcement of the winners from the week, awards, a champions dinner of steak and lobster as well as a dance. Lexey Swall-Bobay/Staff
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Hal Davenport, second from right, talks trash to Dave Hawley, from the opposing team during the darts competition Friday, the final day of games at the Carlisle Senior Olympics at the assisted living facility in North Naples. The senior games will conclude Saturday with the announcement of the winners from the week, awards, a champions dinner of steak and lobster as well as a dance. Lexey Swall-Bobay/Staff
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Women compete in Rummikub on Friday, the final game-day of the Carlisle Senior Olympics at the assisted living facility in North Naples. The senior games will conclude Saturday with the announcement of the winners from the week, awards, a champions dinner of steak and lobster as well as a dance. Lexey Swall-Bobay/Staff
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Adam Giovannini, 90, center, tells the Carlisle's Assistant Executive Director Sue Dumas that he is going to hold her hand for good luck during the poker competition Friday, the final game-day of the Carlisle Senior Olympics at the assisted living facility in North Naples. The senior games will conclude Saturday with the announcement of the winners from the week, awards, a champions dinner of steak and lobster as well as a dance. Lexey Swall-Bobay/Staff
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Fredrick Kranz competes in a basketball foul toss competition, the final event in the Carlisle Senior Olympics, Friday afternoon at the assisted living facility in North Naples. The senior games will conclude Saturday with the announcement of the winners from the week, awards, a champions dinner of steak and lobster as well as a dance. Lexey Swall-Bobay/Staff
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Jane Pack, right, reacts after her dart bounced off of the board during the darts competition Friday, the final day of games at the Carlisle Senior Olympics at the assisted living facility in North Naples. The senior games will conclude Saturday with the announcement of the winners from the week, awards, a champions dinner of steak and lobster as well as a dance. Lexey Swall-Bobay/Staff
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Matt Wood, 90, takes aim at the dart board during the darts competition Friday, the final day of games at the Carlisle Senior Olympics at the assisted living facility in North Naples. The senior games will conclude Saturday with the announcement of the winners from the week, awards, a champions dinner of steak and lobster as well as a dance. Lexey Swall-Bobay/Staff
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Gwen Krantz, 88, center, helps Sig Derman, 97, right count his chips as Adam Giovannini, 90, left, looks on after the poker competition Friday, the final game-day at the Carlisle Senior Olympics, at the assisted living facility in North Naples. The senior games will conclude Saturday with the announcement of the winners from the week, awards, a champions dinner of steak and lobster as well as a dance. Lexey Swall-Bobay/Staff
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Women compete in Rummikub on Friday, the final game day the Carlisle Senior Olympics at the assisted living facility in North Naples. The senior games will conclude Saturday with the announcement of the winners from the week, awards, a champions dinner of steak and lobster as well as a dance. Lexey Swall-Bobay/Staff
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Fred Newman, throws his hands up in celebration after winning the third round during the darts competition Friday, the final game-day of the Carlisle Senior Olympics, at the assisted living facility in North Naples. The senior games will conclude Saturday with the announcement of the winners from the week, awards, a champions dinner of steak and lobster as well as a dance. Lexey Swall-Bobay/Staff
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Barbara Thigpen, 92, accepts her award for first place in the "Name That Tune" competition at the conclusion of the week-long Carlisle Senior Olympics on Saturday, July 26, 2008, in North Naples. Individual and team winners were announced along with a dinner of steak and lobster followed by a dance. For more photos of the event and a multimedia presentation of the week's event, visit www.naplesnews.com. David Albers/ Staff
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Four winning medals hang around the neck participant Fred Newman, 91, at the conclusion of the week-long Carlisle Senior Olympics on Saturday, July 26, 2008, in North Naples. Individual and team winners were announced along with a dinner of steak and lobster followed by a dance. For more photos of the event and a multimedia presentation of the week's event, visit www.naplesnews.com. David Albers/ Staff
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Resident Virginia Reminick congratulates Fred Newman, 91, for his four medals at the conclusion of the week-long Carlisle Senior Olympics on Saturday, July 26, 2008, in North Naples. Individual and team winners were announced along with a dinner of steak and lobster followed by a dance. For more photos of the event and a multimedia presentation of the week's event, visit www.naplesnews.com. David Albers/ Staff
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Jean Davenport, 80, watched the awards presentation at the conclusion of the week-long Carlisle Senior Olympics on Saturday, July 26, 2008, in North Naples. Individual and team winners were announced along with a dinner of steak and lobster followed by a dance. For more photos of the event and a multimedia presentation of the week's event, visit www.naplesnews.com. David Albers/ Staff
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Marge Kelly, 86, accepts her awards for the chipping and bridge competitions at the conclusion of the week-long Carlisle Senior Olympics on Saturday, July 26, 2008, in North Naples. Individual and team winners were announced along with a dinner of steak and lobster followed by a dance. For more photos of the event and a multimedia presentation of the week's event, visit www.naplesnews.com. David Albers/ Staff
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Vern Connolly, 74, accepts his award for walking ccompetition during the awards presentation at the conclusion of the week-long Carlisle Senior Olympics on Saturday, July 26, 2008, in North Naples. Individual and team winners were announced along with a dinner of steak and lobster followed by a dance. For more photos of the event and a multimedia presentation of the week's event, visit www.naplesnews.com. David Albers/ Staff
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Activities directory Amanda Stith shares a laugh with Sigman Derman, 96, as he accepts a winning medal at the conclusion of the week-long Carlisle Senior Olympics on Saturday, July 26, 2008, in North Naples. Individual and team winners were announced along with a dinner of steak and lobster followed by a dance. For more photos of the event and a multimedia presentation of the week's event, visit www.naplesnews.com. David Albers/ Staff
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Marjorie Maya, 85, finds shelter from a beam of sunshine during the awards ceremony concluding the week-long Carlisle Senior Olympics on Saturday, July 26, 2008, in North Naples. "It's not my age that shocks me anymore. It's my kids' ages," said Maya. Individual and team winners were announced along with a dinner of steak and lobster followed by a dance. For more photos of the event and a multimedia presentation of the week's event, visit www.naplesnews.com. David Albers/ Staff
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Assistant executive director Sue Dumas laughs with resident David Hawley, 88, as he accepts the "Biggest Baby Award" at the conclusion of the week-long Carlisle Senior Olympics on Saturday, July 26, 2008, in North Naples. Individual and team winners were announced along with a dinner of steak and lobster followed by a dance. For more photos of the event and a multimedia presentation of the week's event, visit www.naplesnews.com. David Albers/ Staff
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