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Throughout the pandemic, many of us have decreased our physical activity. However, the pandemic didn’t keep Houston VA’s National Veteran Golden Age Games (NVGAG) Silver Eagles team from
competing. The NVGAG is a national multi-event sports and recreational seniors’ competition program designed to improve the quality of life for all older Veterans. It promotes physical
fitness and endurance for Veterans, including those with a wide range of abilities and disabilities. This year, the team members participated in an “At Home” competition that gave the
Veterans an opportunity to show their athletic spirit from home. This competition inspired our athletes to stay active and honor the Games’ motto. “I really enjoyed the local bowling
tournament,” said Army Veteran Joseph Robert. “After not being able to interact with my fellow Veterans, it was a pleasure to see them every week. This pandemic has taken so much away from
us. This bowling tournament gave me a little part of my life back.” The games are open to U.S. military Veterans ages 55 or older who are currently receiving care at a VA medical facility.
Because of the pandemic, the games have not been able to be held in person for the last wo years. However, that has not stopped the team’s members from maintaining their “Fitness for Life”
motto. “Recreational therapy allows me to know there is a place I can smile and relax in the midst of it all,” said Army Veteran Rena Dugat. “Opening up and feeling comfortable around
others is not easy for me and I know the same is true for many of my Silver Eagles family. I'm grateful and thankful to have had the chance to share this time with our family and
relax.” Veterans enjoyed having the opportunity to gather and compete this year. Recreation Therapy staff worked closely with the participants to coach them. “We love being able to help our
Veterans increase their physical activity, gather together for the camaraderie, and win some games,” said Rochelle Atwood Myles, Recreation Therapist and NVGAG Coach. THE SILVER EAGLES TEAM
MEMBERS WON THE FOLLOWING: 2021 NVGAG COMPETITION: ANGELA BOWDRY: 2nd place (Bowling) CINDY CONNOR: 3rd place (Air Rifle); 1st place (Trivia) RENA DUGAT: 3rd place (Bowling)
RANDY HALL: 1st place (Discus); 2nd place (Shot); 1st place (Cycling); 3rd place (Powerwalk) BARBARA HAWKINs: 2nd place (Bowling) TORI ISNER: 1st place (Bowling) BILLY
LACY: 1st place (Bowling) ANGELA LAFOND: 3rd place (Powerwalk) JERRY WILLIAMS: 2nd place (Bowling) LOCAL BOWLING COMPETITION: FEMALE BOWLING DIVISION BARBARA
HAWKINS: 1st place ANGELA BOWDRY: 2nd place RENA DUGAT: 3rd place TORI ISNER: 4th place KARA LEOS: 5th place MALE BOWLING DIVISION
JAMES WILLIAMS: 1st place MACK THRASH: 2nd place BILLY LACY: 3rd place J.W. WILLIAMS: 4th place JOSEPH ROBERT: 5th place TYLER MITCHELL: 6th
place ROBERT LAMBUS: 7th place SERGIO LAVILLA: 8th place ARMANDO GUTIERREZ: 9th place ARTIS BULLINER: 10th place HILLERY WILLIAMS, JR.:
11th place ARTHUR ROBINSON: 12th place WHEELCHAIR BOWLING DIVISION JACKIE HALL: 1st place NORRIS HONEYCUTT: 2nd place
