Humble beginnings

Greater New Orleans District Senior Olympics was organized in 1989 as a non-profit organization with the Mission Statement: To provide seniors over the age of 55, quality venues to participate in a variety of athletic, recreational and social activities, all of which promote wellness and an active lifestyle, that age was later lowered to 50.

Hotel Dieu Hospital was the Host Sponsor and Ms. Gae Casserino was the Program Director. There were only a few sports offered at that time. Sid Montecino was a participant in Track during that first year. Other participants were Cy and Millie Burchert, George Buchert, Shirley Hynes, Shirley Johnson, John Morrison and Charlie Wimberley.

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