Oregon Senior Games
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Picklers Assemble

Bend Pickleball Club hosts players from all over the U.S.—including a much-younger crowd than in previous years
Avatar photo Isaac Biehl

Founded in 2013, the Bend Pickleball Club was formed to provide more ways to play the beautiful game here in Central Oregon – which is exactly what they did. In partnership with the Bend Park and Recreation District, BPC raised money and help build 16 new pickleball courts at Pine Nursery Park. And that’s where the […]

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Big Events!

There’s no shortage of things to do in the region. Here’s a rundown of some of the area’s most popular events.
The Source Staff

To see the most up-to-date listings for the week you’re visiting, check out our events calendar in the Source Weekly’s weekly print edition (in the blue boxes found… well, everywhere), or check out our online calendar at calendar.bendsource.com. Wednesdays, May 2 – Oct. 10, 2018 BEND FARMERS MARKET Shop for fresh produce, cage-free eggs, grass-fed […]

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Senior Strength

Oregon Senior Games begins in Bend June 12
Avatar photo Nicole Vulcan

It’s no secret that Central Oregon is home to accomplished athletes of many persuasions—and that trend doesn’t stop with an increase in the number of birthdays celebrated. For the past four years, older athletes have descended on Bend for the Oregon Senior Games, a series of events that allow competitors 50 and over the chance […]

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Go Here 6/8-6/15

Brittany Manwill

Oregon Senior Games Athletes ages 50 and older can enter, but all ages are welcome to watch and enjoy this entertaining and fun competition. There are 16 different sporting events taking place from Thursday, June 9 through Sunday, June 12. Athlete entrance fees vary based on event, but spectating is free. Visit www.oregonseniorgames.com or call […]

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Oregon Senior Games are Back

5k will benefit Disabled American Veterans program
Angela Moore

The Oregon Senior Games (OSG) is a collection of organized athletic events that are open for active adults, age 50 and older, and is a qualifier for ranking in the National Senior Games in Birmingham, Ala. Oregon was one of the last states to participate in this event. Going on its third year come this […]

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Still Kicking—and Running and Throwing

Oregon Senior Games bring 600 competitors to race, run, shot put, and pickleball
Kevin Sperl

Florence Latter took up running later in life, much later, at the age of 79. Now 91, Latter will return to the Bend Senior Games to defend her titles in the 50 and 100 meter dash. “I don’t really do much running,” she admitted. “But, prior to the games I try to get in shape […]

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