Smith Crossing Residents Get Ready For Week Of Olympics

ORLAND PARK, IL — The residents are ready. Smith Crossing in Orland Park is set to host a week-long of Olympic events for its residents, beginning Monday. The week of events comes in anticipation of the Tokyo Olympics, which kickoff July 23.

See details for the upcoming events below. Patch will be sharing a "best photo" each day during the week, of residents participating in the events.

WHO: Residents at Smith Crossing get in the Olympic Spirit with their own competition in anticipation of the Tokyo Olympics starting on July 23.

WHERE: Near the main entrance at 10501 Emilie Lane, Orland Park

WHEN: Opening ceremonies begin at 11am on Monday, June 14

WHAT: The Mokena Fire Department will carry the torch and the “Old Spokes Club,” a gung-ho group of residents who are recumbent bike enthusiasts, will lead the parade. The fire department then hands the torch to Jim Nemec who opens the games. Nemec, who as a WJ Smith Board member led the planning process to establish the community and became Smith Crossing’s first Board chair, now is a resident.

WHY Residents embrace health and fitness, celebrate the reopening of their community as COVID-19 restrictions ease

COMPETITION SCHEDULE:

• Monday — Opening ceremony, 11 a.m.; volleyball 1 p.m.
• Tuesday — Discuss competition 10 a.m.; hammer throw 1 p.m.
• Wednesday — Shuffleboard 10 a.m.; Javelin 1 p.m.
• Thursday — Archery 10 a.m.; volleyball 2 p.m.
• Friday — Ring toss 10 a.m.; boccie ball 2 p.m.; closing festivities at 3 p.m.

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