Wellington, FL: Independent and Assisted Living community Wellington Bay recently hosted a thrilling Liberty Games qualifying event from January 20-24, 2025. 

The event culminated in a closing ceremony on January 24th, celebrating the impressive achievements of the participating senior athletes.

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Fred Simon, Richard Cohen, Howie Phillips

Cele Cohen emerged as the top female athlete, securing first place in women's seated bowling, shuffleboard, half-mile walk, and ten-lap walk. Michael Hechtman dominated the men's events, winning first place in seated bowling, half-mile walk, billiards, and the water balloon drop.

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Michael Hechtman

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Carol Phillips

Both Cohen and Hechtman, along with other qualifying winners, will be heading to South Bay at Mt. Pleasant retirement community in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina, to compete in the Liberty Senior Living Community Games from March 17-21, 2025. Liberty Senior Living will cover all expenses for the trip, including airfare, hotel accommodations, airport transportation, and meals.

“We are so proud of our athletes and can’t wait to cheer them on at the games in South Carolina,” said Campus Director Jay Mikosch. “The Liberty Games are a great event to showcase the power of an active lifestyle. Here at Wellington Bay, we're incredibly proud to support these athletes and their dedication to health and wellness. This event truly embodies the vibrant lifestyle we champion, with a focus on staying active, engaged, and connected in our community.” 

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Wellington Bay is a rental retirement community featuring luxury apartments and a place for seniors to enjoy life. With something for everyone, Wellington Bay offers independent living that supports a vibrant lifestyle for active aging and also provides assisted living support, respite care, and advanced, cutting-edge memory care at Lisbet Assisted Living and Memory Care, located onsite in Wellington, Florida. Named by Money Magazine as one of the “Best Places to Retire,” Wellington is known for its golf courses, thriving equestrian community, and lovely homes.  

Wellington Bay and Lisbet Assisted Living and Memory Care is owned and operated by Liberty Senior Living, LLC, a Liberty Healthcare Management division specializing in senior living and retirement communities. To learn more about Wellington Bay, visit www.wellingtonbayfl.com

To learn more about Liberty Senior Living and the communities they offer, please visit www.LibertySeniorLiving.com.

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