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Duathlon World Champion to speak at Laurel Lake
s off Olympics Week celebrationsHudson retirement community kick
July 15, 2008 – The spirit of friendly competition will soon overtake Laurel Lake Retirement Community in Hudson as the active lifestyle community prepares to host its own "Olympics Week" in honor of the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing, China.
Laurel Lake Retirement Community will kick off Olympics Week on Thursday, August 7 at 3 p.m. with an inspiring presentation by V. E. "Ed" Bixenstine.
Bixenstine, 82, of Kent, is a highly acclaimed novelist and poet, a three-time Duathlon World Champion, handball enthusiast, teacher, cook, community activist and devoted husband, father and grandpa.
The retired Kent State University professor of psychology is preparing to defend his World Duatholon Championship on September 28, 2008 in Rimini, Italy. The combination foot race and biking competition exceeds distances of 34 miles.
Olympics Week at Laurel Lake officially begins on Friday August 8, the same day that the international games start, with Laurel Lake's own Parade of Nations to be held at 3:30 p.m. and a Torch Lighting Ceremony in the lakefront Barlow Pavilion at 4 p.m.
Throughout Olympics Week (August 11 to 15), Laurel Lake residents will have opportunities to compete in eight "sanctioned" medal events, including a Cornhole tournament, Wii bowling, batting competition, one-mile speedwalking relay, foul shot competition, golf putting and chipping challenge, mind games, and an innertube relay in the Laurel Lake swimming pool.
Gold, silver and bronze medals will be awarded at closing ceremonies on Wednesday, August 20.
"The residents of Laurel Lake are fired up and ready to go for the gold," says Wellness Manager and senior fitness specialist Susan Busko. "We anticipate a fantastic, fun week of friendly competition."
Laurel Lake Retirement Community is the smart choice for adults 62+ who wish to continue leading active lives filled with a variety of interests, including work, travel, fitness, environmentalism, cultural and lifelong learning pursuits. This not-for-profit continuing care retirement community offers multiple home styles within a scenic 150-acre campus. Call 1-866-650-2100 or visit www.laurellake.org for information. Laurel Lake is a member of Catholic Healthcare Partners.