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SOLERA DIAMOND VALLEY | SEPTEMBER 2024 9 ANNIE Fri., Sept. 13, 6 pm, Sat., Sept. 14, 1 pm. A spunky young orphan is taken in by a rich eccentric, much to the chagrin of the cantankerous woman who runs the orphanage. Rated PG TOP GUN: MAVERICK Fri., Sept. 6, 6 pm, Sat., Sept. 7, 1 pm. The story involves Maverick confronting his past while training a group of younger Top Gun graduates, including the son of his deceased best friend, for a dangerous mission. Rated PG-13 THE BLIND SIDE Fri., Sept. 20, 6 pm, Sat., Sept. 21, 1 pm. The story of Michael Oher, a homeless and traumatized boy who became an All-American football player and first round NFL draft pick with the help of a caring woman and her family. Rated PG-13 SEPTEMBER MOV IES CAPTAIN PHILLIPS Fri., Sept. 27, 6 pm, Sat., Sept. 28, 1 pm. The true story of Captain Richard Phillips and the 2009 hijacking by Somali pirates of the US-flagged MV Maersk Alabama, the first American cargo ship to be hijacked in 200 years. Rated PG-13 By Clare Mendez, Resident Just like Christmas, the Easter Bunny, and your wedding anniversary, OLDlympics only comes around once a year. I'm telling you this so you don't miss out on some great fun that spans neighborhoods throughout the San Jacinto Valley. To quote their flyer, "OLDlympics was created to provide an opportunity for seniors in our community to compete against their peers in regulated events that are traditional, relaxed, and informative." I'll add to this by saying, you don't have to be athletic or play sports, although there are several to choose from. Games such as Bingo, Billiards, Cribbage, Poker, Scrabble, and more, are offered too. Once all 19 events are over and winners are established, there's an awards banquet where first, second, and third place winners receive their medals and bragging rights. Don't let the name fool you. Anyone over the age of 50 can participate, and I'm quite sure we don't think 50 is "old." When it comes to the athletic competitions they offer, your age will place you in a competitive bracket. For information or to sign up, call the Valley-Wide Recreation & Park District at (951) 927-6673 or (951) 487-9234, or ask your friends about it. Several SDV residents participate every year. OLDlympics