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Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis, Indiana will serve as host to the 22nd National Veterans Golden Age Games (NVGAG). The event will take place August 20-24. More than 600 veterans will compete in various events such as swimming, bicycling, golf, shot put, discus, 10-meter air rifle, table tennis, dominoes, shuffleboard, horseshoes, nine-ball, bowling, checkers and croquet. These games are the premier event for those 55 and over. Adding to the excitement, the 2008 NVGAG are a qualifying year for the Senior Games in 2009.
Those veterans 55 and over and receiving care at a VA facility will be able to register for the games beginning in February at www.2008nvgag.com.
Volunteers also are needed to help with the games. To volunteer, go to www.2008nvgagvols.com.
More information also will be available in the April issues of The American Legion Magazine and Dispatch.
Additional information on the games can be viewed here.
