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The Seniors Centre offers Greek TV programming, a Greek History library, music, billiards, foosball, backgammon, chess, cards and many other social and cultural activities for all ages.

The 3rd Annual Backgammon Tournament was carried out once again with great success, even surpassing last year's overwhelming results. The number of participating players was exceeded by that of the many visitors who enjoyed a fun social day at the Hellenic Seniors Centre.

The following players competed hard for approximately four preliminary games each with the following participants winning their place in the semifinals:

Semifinal 1: Mr. Nick Savvidis vs. Mr. Louis Papoulias
Semifinal 2: Mr. Thomas Koloniaris vs. Mr. George Aliferis

After some very exciting and extremely close play Mr. Louis Papoulias (6-4) and Mr. Thomas Koloniaris (5-4) eliminated their opponents and became the victorious finalists. A hard fought concluding contest ensued, for approximately one hour, with the outcome coming down to the "wire", and Mr. Louis Papoulias emerged as the Tournament Grand Champion with a score of 7-6!

Mr. Louis Papoulias, as the Grand Champion, had his name engraved in the Champions Trophy, which is permanently on display at the Hellenic Seniors Centre. In addition, he was awarded a commemorative Macedonian "Vergina Sun" pin and $100.00.

Mr. Thomas Koloniaris, for his finalist achievement and eventual Runner up standing, received a commemorative Macedonian "Vergina Sun" pin and $50.00.

The event organizer and Tournament Referee, Mr. Sotiris Giovanopoulos, on behalf of Mr. George Kanellakos, President of the Seniors Association, would like to express a heartfelt "thank you" to all the participants and audience as well as the Executive Councils of the Hellenic Seniors and the Macedonian Associations of Ottawa for their support. Mr. Nick Kardaras must also be thanked for the Tournament's excellent food preparation.

Mr. Dean Karakasis' efforts, for the by now fully …computerized results tabulation, administration and counseling of the event, were, once again, invaluable and greatly appreciated.

Mr. Damianos Papadakis, again this year, is specifically acknowledged, and is worthy of our gratitude, for his diligence in the … enlisting of players as well as his making everyone feel at home in the Seniors Centre during the event! The Tournament would not have been such a success without his efforts.

Everyone is welcome to join in and show off their Backgammon prowess!

Keep practicing and we hope to see you next year!