![]() The Joan & Alan Bernikow JCC of Staten Island will host the first ever virtual Beatrice Victor Senior Olympics from June 1 to June 13. Due to COVID-19 protocols, the JCC could not host the Beatrice Victor Senior Olympics (BVSO) in person this year. However, the JCC remains committed to seniors’ wellness and pivoted to offer a new BVSO experience that seniors can participate in safely. The theme of this year’s Senior Olympics is Mind, Body, and Soul, with a wide array of activities in three categories that contribute to overall well-being. Participants can select as many activities as they would like, from mind-stimulating word games and puzzles to sports and traditional Olympic events to meditation and volunteering. “The virtual format of this year’s BVSO presented us with a great opportunity to think outside the box about what a Senior Olympics can look like. The pandemic has reminded us how important self-care is, so the events we’ve chosen are all about taking care of our minds, bodies, and souls by having fun doing the activities we enjoy,” said Lisa Lubarsky, who is coordinating the event for the JCC. The BVSO is open to individuals 50 years of age and older. Participants can register for free and complete events at any time during the Olympics, logging their activity through the JCC website. While prizes will be awarded for best in each event during a closing ceremony on June 18, the focus of this year’s Senior Olympics is not on competition, but on physical, mental, and spiritual health. The event is named for Bea Victor, a community leader who founded the Senior Olympics in 1987. Victor continued to direct the program for 20 years and was involved with the event until her passing last year. Orit Lender, CEO of the JCC, said, “We are so proud to carry on the tradition that Bea Victor started when she founded Staten Island’s Senior Olympics. While Bea is no longer with us, her legacy of advocating for seniors to stay active and independent lives on through the BVSO and countless other senior programs at the JCC.” To learn more and register for the Beatrice Victor Senior Olympics, click here. Comments are closed.
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