LA SWIM CLUB By Sandy White LA REPUBLICAN CLUB By Gary Johnson In this month's LASC column, member Sharon Swanson (pictured with a a fellow competitor from Florida) shares her experience at Senior Nationals in Pittsburgh. 11,576 Seniors registered for the 2023 National Senior Games. Over 600 athletes attended from Florida. Florida Senior Games welcomed us with a party on Thursday evening that included exceptional food and socialization to kick off the games. The pool at the University of Pittsburgh is huge, so there was plenty of room for all the competitors and spectators. The event was very well run, with accommodating volunteers who continuously circled the venue with drinks, snack bars, and bananas. The competition was steep and there were an incredible number of swimmers. In my 2 events, there were 85 and 73 women competing respectively. The 2023 Celebration of Athletes on Friday night was held at PNC Park, home of the Pittsburgh Pirates. There were more than 3,000 athletes who marched in the Parade of States honoring the senior athletes. The Pittsburgh Pirates gave all the competitors a ticket to their game and approximately 5,000 attended. At last count on Sunday morning, Florida was leading the medal count at 315. I was never in the running for a medal, but this was an amazing experience and adventure. I am so happy I could come and race with these amazing athletes. The Lake Ashton Swim Club offers general fitness and pre-competitive workouts thr ee times a week. For mor e info contact sandyw1994@aol.com. LA DEMOCRATIC CLUB By Paul Ritz The Lake Ashton Democratic Club is holding their monthly meeting August 3 in-person only at the HFC. Social time with snacks will be from 4 to 4:30 pm. Please bring your own beverage. The in-person General meeting will start at 4:30. For more information, email lakeashtondemocraticclub@gmail.com. 30 The Lake Ashton Republican Club took a break in July and had no meeting. The next scheduled meeting is set for Wednesday, August 23, 2023, in the Clubhouse Ballroom beginning at 3:30 pm for sign-in/ social time. The meeting will start at 4. We are working on the guest speaker and will announce once one is confirmed. If you know of a neighbor (registered Republican) who would like to attend please bring them along. Look forward to seeing everyone there. TUESDAY PARTY BRIDGE By George Rogers June 20: Jeanine Connors, Elaine Inman, Chris Verges, Howard Mayne June 27: Judy Marine, Marge Kniat, Dana Griffiths, Tie:Jeanine Connors & George Rogers July 11: Chris Verges, Elaine Inman, Ron McKie, Jeanine Connors DUPLICATE BRIDGE By Liz Leigh A duplicate bridge game is held every Monday in the Clubhouse Ballroom from 12:45 until approximately 3:30 pm. Players of all levels are welcome. Advance sign up is encouraged using the duplicate bridge notebook at the Clubhouse Activities Office. A partner is required. For help in finding a partner or for more information contact Don Fuller dfuller627@yahoo.com July 10: 1st Ralph Ritter & Judy Robertson; 2nd Marge Kniat & Judy Marine; 3rd Jim Ford & Pat Foster MAH JONGG Mah Jongg players with one to two years or more experience are sought to join our group that meets on Wednesday afternoons at the HFC from 2 - 4 pm. This group is not on hiatus during the summer! For further information, contact Myrna Soberman at myrnaandsteve@gmail.com.
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