Fort Wayne Senior Games

The countdown to the 2026 Senior Games starts now! 🏅

Our incredible team of senior games coordinators and volunteers officially met this week to kick off the planning process. An event of this scale doesn't just happen—it takes a village of dedicated, passionate people working behind the scenes to make it a success.

We are so incredibly grateful for their time, their energy, and their heart. Thank you for your service to our community and for making this huge event possible!

✨ Stay tuned for more updates as we get closer to the games!

We are looking for a Senior Games Coordinator! This is a seasonal paid position that will oversee the the operations of Senior Games!

To apply for this position, visit the link:

Recreation Coordinator – 50+ Senior Games (Seasonal) - Fort Wayne, IN Recreation Coordinator – 50+ Senior Games Schedule:March–April 20 hrs/week | May–July up to 40 hrs/week | August–October 20 hrs/week (hours vary based on event schedule) Energetic, organized, and people-focused - ready to bring a season of competition, community, and celebration to life? Wha...

If you had a blast during Senior Games in June, you will have just as much fun at Active Aging Week! Sign up today!

🌟 Active Aging Week Sign-Ups Are OPEN! 🌟

Join us October 6–10 for a week full of FREE activities including breakfast, games, tours, and more! 🎉

📞 Call 260-427-6460 today to sign up and reserve your spot!
👉 Learn more at fortwayneparks.org

Let’s celebrate staying active, social, and engaged together! 💪✨

🎉 Congratulations to Our 2025 Senior Games Champions! 🎉

Please join us in congratulating Janice Forst and Steve Bultemeier — the official winners of the 46th Annual Senior Games! 🏆

What an incredible summer it’s been — full of fun, friendship, and fierce (but friendly!) competition. We had an absolute blast and are so proud of every single participant, volunteer, and supporter who made this year’s games our best one yet.

Way to go, Janice and Steve — you’ve earned those bragging rights! 💪🎯🥇

🎯 Co****le Doubles - Mixed Results 🌽

60–64
🥇1st: Donna Moore / Jim Carnahan
🥈2nd: Colleen Southerland / Jesse Serna
🥉3rd: Kathleen Ahee / Tom Hinde
🏅4th: Kathy Trzynka / Tom Trzynka

65–74
🥇1st: Janice Forst / Ronald Helmkamp
🥈2nd: Steve Bultemeier / Helene Evans
🥉3rd: Brian Wielosinski / Colleen Wielosinski
🏅4th: Cindy Orr / David Stebing

75+
🥇1st: Linda Van Vuren / Joe Sowder
🥈2nd: Larry McClellan / Nancy McClellan
🥉3rd: Douglas Eastes / Susan Eastes
🏅4th: Betty Finan / James Finan

⛳ Golf Par 3 Results 🏌️‍♂️

50-64
🥇1st: Jeff Hall / Kenric McCory
🥈2nd: Dean Rodenbeck / Rod Rodenbeck
🥉3rd: Jerry Pace / Tom Hinde
🏅4th: Doug Kelsey / Gary Carnahan

65-69
🥇1st: Brian Gibbs / Ed Shultz
🥈2nd (tie): Sandy Uptgraft / Janice Forst & Kent Mackey / Tom Tidwell
🏅4th: William Guts / Mike Wyss

70-74
🥇1st: Dan Brenner / Terry Miller
🥈2nd: David Ensley / David Stebing
🥉3rd (tie): Steven Heckman / Tom Hall & Steve Bultemeier / Chris Craft

75-80+
🥇1st: Dave Bauer / Dennis Westrick
🥈2nd (tie): Jim Carnahan / Henry Beasley & Gary Thompson / Larry McClellan
🏅4th: Arlene Avery / Rebecca Zink

🃏 Hearts - Women’s Division ♥️

60-69
🥇1st: Marianne Vevia
🥈2nd: Carolyn Doell
🥉3rd: Katie Branning
🏅4th: Kelley Doyle

70-80+
🥇1st: Annette Richardson
🥈2nd: Betty Finan
🥉3rd: Deb Stebing
🏅4th: Charmaine Grego

🃏 Hearts - Men's Division ♥️

60-69
🥇1st: James Haley
🥈2nd: Greg Lepper
🥉3rd: Kevin DeLong
🏅4th: Brian Wielosinski

70-74
🥇1st: Terry Berger
🥈2nd: Steve Bultemeier
🥉3rd: Fred Craft
🏅4th: Ronald Raml

75-80+
🥇1st: Ted Nonte
🥈2nd: James Finan
🥉3rd: Raymond Sipe
🏅4th: Dannis Baron

🌽 Co****le Doubles - Men's Division 🎯
The bags were flying and the competition was tight! Congratulations to our top teams!

50-69
🥇1st: Kirk Yager / Shane Schorder
🥈2nd: Jim Haley / Mike Moore
🥉3rd: Greg Lepper / Terry Berger
🏅4th: Craig Steiner / David Garst

70-74
🥇1st: Steve Bultemeier / Chris Craft
🥈2nd: Jerry Fisher / Ron Helmkamp
🥉3rd: Terry Hanks / Loren Hanks
🏅4th: Jim Carteaux / David Stebing

75-80+
🥇1st: Jim Carnahan / Dave Cook
🥈2nd: Joe Sowder / Denny Westrick
🥉3rd: Dennis Baron / Steve Reader
🏅4th: Jim Finan / Doug Eastes

🧠 Computer Mind Games Results! 💻
Strategy, speed, and sharp minds ruled the screen!

60-69
🥇1st: Kelley Doyle
🥈2nd: Jim Haley
🥉3rd: Jerry Huffman
🏅4th: Colleen Wielosinski

70-74
🥇1st: Cindy Orr
🥈2nd: Doris Martinez
🥉3rd: Ron Helmkamp
🏅4th: Tania Keirn

75+
🥇1st: Steve Bultemeier
🥈2nd: Ed Lubomirski
🥉3rd: Ellen Dalrymple
🏅4th: Nancy Branning