Senior Games mark 21st year

PERFECT FORM: Ian Sanderson, 77, displays nearly perfect form with his javelin throw.

TORCH BEARERS: Selected as the 2016 Cranston Senior Games torch bearers in recognition of their commitment and volunteerism to the Cranston Senior Enrichment Center were Marie Carnevale, 86, and Frank Murga, 82.

LIGHTING THE TORCH: Having the honor of lighting the torch at the 2016 Senior Games was Tony Zambarano, 73.

WINNERS: Janet Freniere, 78, and her husband Alfred, 75, won their respective 50-meter sprints during the 2016 Senior Games.

ENJOYING THE DAY: Mayor Allan Fung is pictured with three of the participants in this yearâ€™s Senior Games at Cranston High School West. They are twins Santina Leonard and Marie Stabile, 88, along with Marieâ€™s husband Ed, 85.

The Cranston Herald · Wednesday, September 21, 2016 4:21 pm

The Cranston Senior Enrichment Center welcomed all competitors, their families, and friends to the 2016 Senior Games held at Cranston High School West over the weekend. Those ages 55 and older were able to join in for friendly competitions.

The senior competitions included various Olympic-style events including track and field, bowling, bocce, free throw shooting, horseshoes, billiards, board games, baseball throw, javelin throw, and golf. The top performers winning gold, silver, and bronze in their events will be presented with medals at a banquet this week.

The opening ceremonies were held in the high school auditorium and included greetings from Mayor Allan Fung and a presentation by guest speaker Gene Valicenti of NBC 10 and WPRO talk radio. Also addressing the crowd was David Quiroa, the city’s interim director of senior services.

The torchbearers this year were Frank Murga, 82, and Marie Carnevale, 86. The torch was lit by Tony Zambarano, 73. The national anthem was sung by Ray Scungio, 73.

Hundreds of seniors from Cranston and beyond participated in this year’s games.