Connie Merkel sees continued success, fun in South Dakota Senior Games

Connie Merkel sees continued success, fun in South Dakota Senior Games

Connie Merkel is pictured above with the medals she has accrued competing in various Senior Games events. Photo courtesy of Angie Graves By Tara Knutson In the mid-1960s, the National Recreation Association developed a vision for a lifetime sports program that focused on encouraging individuals to become involved with sports that keep them active throughout their lifetime. As the program was developed, the creators themselves were aging; meaning…