Alexandre Despatie
Diving athlete and Olympic medallist
“The Cogir Senior Olympiads are the perfect opportunity for seniors to set themselves new challenges and let conviviality carry them along. I’m proud to be able to take part in this project, which is particularly important to me,” says Alexandre.
Inspired by the spirit of the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics, the Senior Olympiads aim to promote physical activity and a healthy mindset among seniors. From June to September, the Senior Olympiads will therefore take place in each of Cogir’s private retirement residences, bringing dynamism and conviviality. As the Olympic Games tradition holds, Cogir residences across Canada have passed on the flame to mark the start of the Olympiads.
In September, a regional closing event will take place, where gold medallists from each resident discipline will compete against gold medallists from other residences in the region, to determine a regional grand winner in each discipline. All residents are invited, participants and non-participants alike, to cheer on the winners and enjoy a great day out. A big walk of 1, 2 or 3 km, in which all residents who wish to take part can do so, will take place to highlight everyone’s involvement. A grand outdoor party with dancing and a show by Sylvie DesGroseillers will bring the regional finals to a successful close.
HUMAN FOCUS
CREATIVITY
EXCELLENCE