Writers are encouraged to submit their short stories and poetry to the upcoming “Live Long — Live Strong” short story and poetry contest offered by the Saskatchewan Senior Fitness Association.
The Southeast Connection district committee of the Sask. Senior Fitness Association are now accepting entries.
This is an opportunity for individuals to express their thoughts in a short story or poetry. The competition is open to any residents in the Southeast Connection area, who are ages 55 and older.
Interested applicants must purchase a SSFA membership for $6 to be eligible to compete.
The theme of entries must be “Live Long – Live Strong”. Writers may submit one entry typed double-space for each.
Writers can compose one unpublished poem 12 to 24 lines or an unpublished short story of 350 to 500 words.
The deadline is May 13. Registration forms and entry rules are available by contacting Margaret Gailing-Stepp.
Poetry and short stories that are placed first, second and third have the option of forwarding their submission for judging at the SSFA provincial 55+ Games, which will be hosted in the Battlefords, July 5 to 7.
