10/20/2026
Potomac Shores Stands Tall
In Northern Virginia Senior Olympics (NVSO)
Six residents of Potomac Shores participated in the Northern Virginia Senior Olympics (NVSO) held September 11th through October 4th. Physical competitions are divided by age group and s*x and mental competitions are divided by age groups.
Winning gold medals were Jordan Dale, Basketball Free Throw Shooting; Melissa Hopkins, 20K Cycling; and Gary Hopkins, Weightlifting, 2K ERG Rowing, Golf – Par 3, 9 holes and Basketball Free Throw Shooting. Winning silver medals were Jordan Dale, Basketball Field Goal Shooting; Melissa Hopkins, 2K ERG Rowing; Gary Hopkins, Basketball Field Goal Shooting; and John Gates, 20K Cycling. Winning bronze medals were Isabel Gates, 20K Cycling; Donnamarie McGaw, Sudoku; and Gary Hopkins, Cribbage.
The motto of the NVSO is “Living Healthy Longer.” This annual event features dozens of physical, competitive, and mind–stimulating activities. This year, 1356 senior adults (ages 50+) registered to compete in 96 events over 22 days at 34 locations across Northern Virginia. Events include track and field, swimming, pickleball, bowling, golf, cycling, rock climbing, mah jong, Sudoku, scrabble, and crossword puzzles.
If you are interested in participating or volunteering to help with the NVSO in 2027, contact Gary Hopkins, [email protected], or check out the website, www.NVSO.US.