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| Shelton resident Joseph Niski shows off medal he won. / Contributed photo |
SHELTON - More than 320 participants attended the recent Wesley Village 5K Road Race and Fun Walk on a sunny Saturday morning. Runners and walkers of all levels enjoyed the festivities.
Participants in the race ranged in age from 7 to 87,
with 21 runners over 70, including six in their
80s. There also were three generations of runners from one
family.
It was a competitive field for both men and women this year, with our male champion coming from the Shelton High School Track team, Joseph Edlstein.
The female champion, Elizabeth Fengler, set a new course record for female participants.
For race results and photos, visit www.wesleyvillage-ct.org.
It was a competitive field for both men and women this year, with our male champion coming from the Shelton High School Track team, Joseph Edlstein.
The female champion, Elizabeth Fengler, set a new course record for female participants.
For race results and photos, visit www.wesleyvillage-ct.org.
The 1.5 mile Fun Walk consisted of a leisurely stroll
through the campus of Wesley Village, with participants ranging in age
from infants in strollers to senior citizens over 90 years old.
New this year was a children’s fun run,
which included 30 children running one quarter of a mile around the pond at Bishop Wicke Health and Rehabilitation
Center. All children received race shirts, finishing
ribbons, and an opportunity to sign their name on our “Winners’ Walk of
Fame.” A bouncy house, face painting, snow cone machine, and popcorn
also enhanced the morning for the kids.
All participants had an opportunity to win various
gift cards from local establishments/businesses. The award ceremony was a
huge success and featured egg sandwiches, fruit smoothies and lots of
smiles.
The organizers are grateful for the support of more than 50 local
companies who helped to sponsor the event.
Proceeds from the race benefit Spooner House homeless shelter in Shelton and the award-winning programs at Wesley Village, including the “Journey of Dreams” program, which grants lifelong wishes to the seniors on campus.
For information about Wesley Village or the “Journey of Dreams” program, visit www.wesleyvillage-ct.org or call 203-225-5000.
This is taken from a press release from United Methodist Homes.
Proceeds from the race benefit Spooner House homeless shelter in Shelton and the award-winning programs at Wesley Village, including the “Journey of Dreams” program, which grants lifelong wishes to the seniors on campus.
For information about Wesley Village or the “Journey of Dreams” program, visit www.wesleyvillage-ct.org or call 203-225-5000.
This is taken from a press release from United Methodist Homes.
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