Category: News & Opinion
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“Older Ladies” by Donnalou Stevens | Sing It LOUD!
“Older Ladies” by Donnalou Stevens on YouTube is a toe-tapping, hand-clapping, and full-throated country tune embracing our greying hair, wrinkling skin, sagging boobies, and overall juicy awesomeness. It’s our anthem to embrace ourselves as we age despite all the messy myths, fallacies, and lies that permeate American society, politics, and culture. Personally, I’ve had enough…
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Des Moines, IA Named Host City for 2025 National Senior Games
The National Senior Games Association has announced Des Moines, IA as the host city for its 2025 National Senior Games. Word came late Thursday, July 6 via email, two days before the official start of its 2023 competition.
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Eleanor Pendergraft: Living the Athletic Life by Not Giving In to Multiple Sclerosis
In her forties Eleanor Pendergraft’s life changed forever after receiving a dire neuromuscular disease diagnosis. Read about her incredible journey from heartbreak and disability to living a full, happy life including competing in track and field at the National Senior Games.
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Celebrate International Women’s Day by Remembering Your Own Achievements
Take a moment today — International Women’s Day — to honor all the women who struggled to shape a culture and society where they could live fully authentic lives. They dared to dream, to challenge norms and falsehoods, and to seek independence in all areas of their lives. It’s now up to us to continue…
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NSGA Opens 2023 Games to All Athletes Age 50+
Were you hoping to qualify for this year’s National Senior Games, but couldn’t because your state senior games didn’t offer your sport? Perhaps traveling to another state’s competition wasn’t feasible for you at the time. Good news!! You can sign up for the 2023 Games (and even those who are simply curious about this wonderful…