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Aegis Games, an Olympic-inspired event series and tournament, was initially created as a fun way for residents and team members to come together when COVID-19 pandemic restrictions started to lift in 2021 and the Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo were just gearing up. The highly anticipated Aegis Games are now a biennial event hosted across all 36 Aegis Living communities.

“Aegis Games creates one more opportunity for our residents to connect, not only with one another, but with our staff as well,” Aegis Living Galer General Manager Nick Sponaugle said. “Our staff is continually learning from the residents we care for, and Aegis Games is not an exception.”

This year, more than 5,000 participants enjoyed more than 45 events during the threeweek event. With activities centered on mind, body and spirit, residents and staff participated in everything from “javelin” throws and ping pong to Jumbo Jenga, mind-bending puzzle competitions, official opening and closing ceremonies and more. Favorite activities among Galer residents and staff were trivia, poker/blackjack, and pie eating.

In addition to the core games, each community hosted two challenges. The “Aegis Gives Back Challenge” gave Aegis residents and team members an opportunity to participate in local community service projects. Aegis communities recognized firefighters, sorted food at a food

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