Senior "Superstars" Of Sports & Recreation Shine

DETROIT (WWJ) - The Detroit Recreation Department's 27th Annual Detroit Senior Olympics continue today and run through Wednesday.

The schedule of events is as follows:

Tuesday, June 14

9 a.m. Tennis Finals at Belle Isle Tennis Courts
10 a.m. 5K & 10K Bike Races on Belle Isle (Casino)
10 a.m. Horseshoes at Butzel Family Center (7737 Kercheval)
11 a.m. Bowling at Hazel Park Bowl & Lounge (24211 Hughes, Hazel Park)
6 p.m. Bounce Volleyball at Lipke Recreation Center (19320 Van Dyke, Detroit)
6 p.m. Swimming at Adams/Butzel Complex (10500 Lyndon, Detroit)

Wednesday, June 15

All of the following events take place at Belle Isle:
8 a.m. Registration
9 a.m. Adult Senior Service Health Fair
9:30 a.m. Opening Ceremony – Belle Isle Casino
9:30 a.m. Arts & Crafts
9:30 a.m. Baking
9:45 a.m. Whist Tournament
9:45 a.m. 1 Mile Walk
10 a.m. Basketball Free Throw
10:30 a.m. Frisbee Toss
11 a.m. Square/Round Dance Demonstration
11:15 a.m. 1 Mile Run
12 p.m. Lunch
12:30 p.m. Softball Hit & Throw
1 p.m. Table Tennis
1:30 p.m. 50 & 100 Yard Dash
2 p.m. Prizes & Giveaways

Thursday, June 16, and Friday, June 17, are rain days.

The Senior Olympics are sponsored by the Detroit Area Agency on Aging with support from Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano and the Wayne County Park System. For more information, call 313-628-0968.