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Registration for North Fulton Golden Games Ends April 12

For just $15, area residents 50 and older can compete in as many events as they'd like during the month of May.

The 19th annual North Fulton Golden Games kick off May 1 in Johns Creek's Newtown Park before spreading out to locations throughout North Fulton.

You've got less than a week to register for the Golden Games, with registration closing Friday, April 12. Open to adults 50 and older, the Golden Games cost $15 for as many events as you'd like – and registration includes a T-shirt and opening day picnic lunch.

To sign up, download the registration packet from the Roswell Ramblers website. Packets are also available at North Fulton senior centers, including the Alpharetta Adult Activity Center at 13450 Cogburn Road (North Park).

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Opening ceremonies begin at 9:30 a.m. at Newtown Park, home of the Park Place senior center. There North Fulton Mayors will compete in a “Minute to Win It” style challenge.

Track and field events, including a one-mile walk and run, half-mile walk, flying disc throw, discus and shot-put throw, washer toss, ladder golf and football throw, begin after the opening ceremony.

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Throughout the month, participants can look forward to the 4th annual Wii video game bowling tournament, a dance competition, bunco, poker and mah jong contests, diving events, a tennis tournament, beach tennis games, rounds of corn hole and a softball skill challenge.

Local Golden Games Events
The complete calendar accompanies this article.

May 10 @ Ed Isakson-Alpharetta Family YMCA
Hotshot Contest: 10 a.m.
Basketball Throw: 11 a.m.
Rock Climbing: 12 p.m.
Upright Bicycle 5K: 1 p.m.

May 14 @ Alpharetta Athletic Club
Golf Tournament*: 11 a.m.

 May 17 @ Bethwell Community Center
*Mah Jong and BUNCO Tournaments: 10:30 a.m.

May 20 @ Wills Park
*Swimming and Diving: 10 a.m.
Disc Golf: 1 p.m.

*Meal Included

Please note, there is an extra $10 registration cost for bowling and bocce.

Additionally, golfers may sign up as a team or individuals for the always popular tournament held Tuesday, May 14 at the Alpharetta Athletic Club’s West Course on Dinsmore Road in Milton.

With more than 350 golfers participating in 2012, registration is sure to fill up quickly. Cost is $45 per golfer. Register by April 12 to be eligible for a $50 gift card drawing.

The games will wrap up with a luncheon and awards ceremony Thursday, May 23 at 10 a.m. at the Helene Mills Senior Multipurpose Center, 515 John Wesley Dobbs Ave. in Sandy Springs.

There will be a final health fair Wednesday, May 29 at the Roswell Adult Recreation Center, 830 Grimes Bridge Road in Roswell.

For more information on the Golden Games, visit the Roswell Ramblers website or call 770-641-3950. Or email the Alpharetta Recreation and Parks Department, or them at 678-297-6100.

The 19th Annual North Fulton Golden Games are hosted by the Roswell Recreation, Parks, Historic and Cultural Affairs Department in conjunction with the Alpharetta Recreation and Parks Department, Johns Creek Recreation and Parks Division, City of Milton Parks and Recreation Department, Sandy Springs Recreation and Parks Department and Fulton County Housing and Human Services Department’s Office of Aging.

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