By Breven Honda

As the final month of 2025 comes to an end, there is still one more event for the Mesquite Senior Games.

On Dec. 6, the Holiday Bowling Tournament takes place at the Virgin River Hotel and Casino Bowling Center.

As of Nov. 24, there are a few spots remaining for an event that is usually full every year.

“We’ve got a few openings left. Not many, so I want to make sure we get it filled,” Mesquite Senior Games President Sandy Tudor said. “We sent a blast out to all of the previous bowlers that we still had a little bit of room. I’m sure we’ll be full. We always are.”

Like in years past, the format is a 9-pin No-Tap setup. That means if a player gets nine pins down on its first ball thrown, they get a strike.

“They love this event,” Tudor said as the bowling event consists of three games and the handicap in play, set at 100% of 240.

For those that are signed up, check-in at the Bowling Center begins at 9 a.m. before play begins at 10 a.m.

Awards will also be given to the players based on both gender and age group.

The Mesquite Senior Games was also busy in November.

The non-profit organization hosted its fall golf tournament on Nov. 5 at Coyote Willows. 

“It was awesome,” Tudor said. “The weather could not have been more perfect. It was just a little bit nippy when we started, but it was eight o’clock in the morning. It warmed up as we had a barbecue truck there.”

Mike Bock and Randy Jessop, who both competed in the 65-69 age group, each shot a 64 to lead the all players. On the women’s side, Rae Davis, who competed in the 60-64 age group, shot 66.

Even amongst the eldest competitors, they found their way near the top of leaderboard among their gender.

Bryan Alexander and Chuck Davis, who both competed in the 85-89 age group, shot 68 and 69 respectively. In addition, Suzanne Fehseke, who completed in the 75-79 age group, shot 75.

By having both the team aspect, by pairing up, and also having the individual aspect to the scoring, Tudor said it gives everyone the chance to medal in either format.

“We’ve done that the last three years, and everybody really likes that,” she said. “You can have a mediocre score, but if you’re in the right age group, it’s going to get you a silver medal.”

In addition to hosting the golf tournament, the Mesquite Senior Games took part in the Eureka Casino Resort Veterans Day Cornhole Tournament.

“Because we’ve got the cornhole boards, we let them use them, and we provided scorekeepers for them,” Tudor said. “This is the second year we’ve done that for the Eureka. They always do nice things for the veterans, and we’re more than happy to help them.

“I feel that it’s important that we contribute to the community.”