OSGA 55+ District 8 - S D & G, Prescott, Russell & Akwesasne

06/12/2026

Don't forget the AGM this Sunday at the ANAF 14 Marlborough St. N. at 2:30 and the presentation of pins from the district games. Spaghetti supper to follow. Tickets will be available at the AGM

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05/23/2026

Due to low registration for ladies and mixed doubles, these two events will not be held this summer. Hopefully next year we will be able to hold these events.

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05/19/2026

We had a great turn out for our D8 Washer Toss tournament, Gold medals went to Marvin Plumadore and Dan Youmelle, Silver to Marie Plumadore and Ron Racine with Bronze going to Lisette and Richard Saucier. Thank you to all the participants. It was a hot and windy day which made the activities challenging.

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05/12/2026

ONTARIO SENIOR GAMES ASSOCIATION

District 8

May 2026 Member of the Month: Gary Meyers

Gary resides in Cornwall and is an enthusiastic participant in the Ontario Senior Games Association (OSGA) District 8 (D8) since 2024. He enjoys Cribbage, Golf and Table Tennis. He and his card partner earned the GOLD in the 2025 D8 Cribbage event.
Gary has made numerous community connections through his volunteer work in the Cornwall area. Volunteering gives a feeling of satisfaction and pride for being able to help an organization. It is both demanding and a rewarding experience. Gary was a Director for the Cornwall Senior Citizens Club. He is now their President.
He admits that he enjoys participating in the OSGA events because “it’s a great deal”: a onetime yearly nominal fee and you may compete in multiple events. Gary mentioned that he especially enjoys competing in the D8 Golf tournament. He feels that it is a wonderful way to share his time and stay connected with friends.
Participants would agree that maintaining relationships provides emotional support, reduces feelings of isolation and depression, and can improve cognitive function. Strong social ties can also contribute to a sense of purpose. Community connections are crucial for a senior’s physical and mental wellbeing. Gary suggests that seniors should grab a set of golf clubs, grab a tee time and join in the great game of golf. It is a great exercise: you spend a few hours on your feet walking through the course , which will have you walking approximately 6.4 km (4 miles), you are surrounded by nature, and you are bathed in sunlight ( vitamin D). This will contribute to your health in various ways: sleep better, lower blood pressure, decrease depression, boost creative thinking, and you will likely have less anxiety.
Unlike other sports, golf is personal. Most of the time, you play against yourself to try to beat your own previous best score. This makes this sport a lot of fun to work hard and try to do your best.
The OSGA Golf competition operates under specific rules which are designed to accommodate various skill levels for participants 55 and older. For the list of the OSGA golf rules, please visit the our website.
Gary encourages new OSGA D8 participants to laugh, enjoy yourself, and have fun.
We look forward to seeing Gary, new members, and our seasoned OSGA D8 members in these 2026 Summer Games.

For more OSGA District 8 information, contact our District 8 Coordinator Martha at [email protected] or visit https//district8.osga.ca or follow us on Facebook.

05/12/2026

Just a reminder that washer Toss is the 19th at 10 am outside at the Benson Centre. Still time to register. message Daniel Youmelle or call 6139381930 and if no answer leave a message.

05/04/2026

2026 OSGA Summer Games District 8 Winners ( Euchre)
By Fay Emerton-Proulx
Sunday, May 3, 2026
2026 OSGA Summer Games District 8 Winners ( Euchre)
The OSGA District 8 Euchre event was held on April 29, 2026 at the St Matthew's Church in Ingleside. Seven teams of two participated in this popular event. Special thanks to our Convenor Martha Warcup who had the challenging task of organizing all three of District 8's card events: Cribbage, Bid-Euchre and Euchre.

Our players look forward to competing in the District 8 Regional Games being held in Cornwall on August 11, 2026.

Winners were:
GOLD - Lionel Doree & Fay Emerton-Proulx

SILVER - Deanne Van Loon & Rheal Bourgeois

BRONZE - Janice Byveld & Sharon Shaver

05/04/2026

2026 OSGA Summer Games District 8 Winners (Carpet Bowling)
By Fay Emerton-Proulx
Sunday, May 3, 2026
2026 OSGA Summer Games District 8 (Carpet Bowling)
The 2026 OSGA Summer Games for Carpet Bowling was held on April 27 at the Dixons Corners' Matilda Hall. Eight teams participated. Convenor Stephanie Hill did a wonderful job organizing this event.

The winners were:
GOLD - Alice Robertson (age 86) & Earl Windsor (age 90)
SILVER - Connie Keeler & Cecil McDermott.
BRONZE - (tie)
Kim Link & Stephanie Hill
Leeann & Creg Chamberlain (along with assistance in two games from Monique Trottier-Lafrance).

Congratulations to all winners and participants. District 8 will be well represented at our 2026 Regional Games in Cornwall, on August 11, 2026.

05/04/2026

2026 OSGA Summer Games District 8 Women’s Billards (8 Ball)
By Fay Emerton-Proulx
Sunday, May 3, 2026
2026 OSGA Summer Games District 8 Women’s Billards (8 Ball)
2026 OSGA Summer Games District 8 Women’s Billards (8 Ball)
The OSGA District 8 Women's Billiards was played at the Rack-Em-Up Billiards in Cornwall on April 16, 2026. Four ladies participated in this competitive event. Special 'Thank You' to Convenor Sandra MacKay for all your hard work organizing this OSGA Summer tournament as well as the Men's Billiards event.

Winners were:
GOLD - Sandra MacKay
SILVER - Carmen Saucier
BRONZE - Diane Bedard.

Congratulations to all the participants.

Sandra MacKay focused on a winning shot.

05/04/2026

BILLARDS:

2026 OSGA Summer Games District 8 Winners (Men’s Billards)
The Men's Billards (8 Ball) tournament was held on April 14, 2026 at the Rack-Em-Up Billiards in Cornwall. Eight OSGA members competed. Convenor Sandra MacKay was well experienced to run this challenging event.
Winners were:�GOLD - Rodney Watters�SILVER - Viktors Palieps�BRONZE - Ugene Ringuette.��We look forward to being well represented at the 2026 Summer Regional Games on August 11, 2026 in Cornwall.

05/04/2026

2026 District 8 Cribbage Results:

The District 8 Cribbage event was held on April 09, 2026 at the Cornwall Senior Citizens Club. It was well attended with 40 OSGA members participating. Players hailed from Wi******er, Cornwall, Morrisburg, Maxville, Alexandra and Akwesasnee.
�Winners:�GOLD - Lionel Doree & Fay Emerton-Proulx�SILVER - Dorothy Fraser & AJ Ross�BRONZE - Rick Dupuis & James Duval
�Congratulations to all of our Cribbage players.