Ray Texeira
Thanks to everyone who has sent us emails with comments and questions. One of our favorite emails comes from Mary J. who writes, “I am physically healthy and play pickleball and golf every week, while my husband has health issues and cannot join me. These Senior Games open up the opportunity to compete together, as there are games for both of us. We look forward to helping bring home the community trophy and having fun. Bless you and the team.”
Thanks, Mary. We have received a number of questions, which I would like to answer.
Q: How many games are there, and when are they played?
A: Opening ceremony is Friday, March 14, 2025, and the last game is April 4, 2025. There are 12 games played over more than two weeks, with one being played per day. There are no Sunday games.
Q: I don’t expect to win, so how can I help get points for my community?
A: When you sign up for a game, you will automatically get community points. The winners will get additional points.
Q: How many games can I sign up for, and how much does it cost?
A: You can sign up for as many games as you want. There will be an “early bird” special of $5 per game from mid-November through mid-December. After that, it will be $7 per game.
Q: How many people will be playing?
A: Each game is played on a designated day or days, and the number of players required varies, so the number of participants is limited by the length of the game and the space in the location. In general, there will be a cap of around 64 people for most of the games. The number of participants allowed to play will be equally divided into the four communities and will be adjusted based on community interest.
Come visit our booth at the community Open Houses in October and sign up on our Request Information sheet. We’ll send you all the details on what games are played, the rules, and how to register. Or email us, Sun Lakes Games Team One, at [email protected] and we’ll add you to the information request list.
Mission Statement: The Senior Games at Sun Lakes is designed to inspire residents of Sun Lakes, Ariz., to actively engage in events that encourage physical, emotional, social, and mental health, regardless of age, gender, or skill level. More broadly, the games aim to forge stronger social connections within and between Sun Lakes neighborhoods and to foster a community that supports shared values and collaboratively builds systems that support healthy lifestyle-building activities.
For more information, contact us at Sun Lakes Games Team One at [email protected].