Local Senior Wii Bowlers Compete at Greenspring

(Springfield, Virginia) - For the seventh consecutive year, Greenspring retirement community in Springfield was host to the Northern Virginia Senior Olympics (NVSO) Wii Bowling events. On September 21st and 22nd, 71 local senior Wii bowlers vied for Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals at the community’s specially designed, six-lane virtual bowling alley. This year, nine Greenspring residents came away with medals in the event and three residents bowled a perfect game during the competition.

The following Greenspring residents received medals in the 2015 NVSO Wii bowling competition:

Gold, women: Sara Mason (70-79 age group), Helen Moot (80-89 age group), Vivian Mitchell (90-99 age group)
Gold, men: Gene Earl (80-89 age group)
Silver, women: Gloria Tomita (70-79 age group), Martha Siemering (80-89 age group)
Silver, men: Jay Parsons (80-89 age group), Ray Kaminski (90-99 age group)
Bronze, men: Ray Wright (90-99 age group)

Residents Gene Earl, Jay Parsons, and Helen Moot also bowled perfect 300 games during the event. In 2011, Greenspring resident Joan Matteson bowled the first perfect game in NVSO Wii bowling history.

According to their website, “the Northern Virginia Senior Olympics (NVSO) was organized in 1982 for the purpose of providing senior adults an opportunity for competition and fellowship through various athletic, and recreational events.” In addition to being 50 years of age or older, eligible participants must live in one of the following jurisdictions: Cities of Alexandria, Falls Church, or Fairfax and the Counties of Arlington, Fairfax, Fauquier, Loudoun, or Prince William.

Greenspring, along with its sister community, Ashby Ponds in Ashburn, are also Gold Sponsors of the NVSO.

About Greenspring: Greenspring, one of 18 continuing care retirement communities managed by Erickson Living, is situated on a scenic 58-acre campus in Springfield, Virginia. The community is home to nearly 2000 residents, many of whom reside in the community’s 1404 independent living apartment homes. At Greenspring, over 200 resident-run and resident-driven programs promote an engaged, fulfilling lifestyle reflected in resident satisfaction levels that exceed the industry average. Additional information about Greenspring can be found at www.ericksonliving.com.