The Metro: Detroit’s Senior Olympics wraps with awards and celebration
Crystal Perkins joins The Metro to talk about Detroit’s Senior Olympics and how the city is celebrating its older residents this weekend.
Celo “Sarge” Beal Jr. (middle) smiles with other Detroiters at the 2023 Senior Olympics. Photo credit: Zaire Daniels, WDET
Throughout its parks and recreation centers, the City of Detroit puts on its annual Senior Olympics, to make sure the city’s elders are supported and a part of our community. The competition ends this Saturday and concludes with an Awards Dinner Dance at Northwest Activities Center.
Cary Junior II spoke with Crystal Perkins, Director of the General Services Department, about this year’s event and what he’s most excited for—on today’s episode of The Metro.
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