Wii Bowling at Villa St. Benedict Gets a Boost

Villa St. Benedict Wii Bowling Team Goes Nation Wide


Wii bowling has been popular with the Villa St. Benedict (VSB) residents for almost two years. More than twenty residents and over 7 teams participate in the VSB leagues. Each team has their own name and square off against different opponents each week. “We have really gotten creative with our team names,” said Donna Tarnowski, bowler and score keeper. “Names like the “Holy Rollers” and “Spare Time” make up the teams of 4 or more.

Recently Villa St. Benedict has joined the National Senior League (NSL) that has created a first of its kind, nationwide, eight-week Wii™ bowling league, beginning on October 19. National Senior League™ (NSL) offers the chance to take this Wii Bowling phenomenon to the next level, uniting senior Wii players in senior living communities across the country in a national, competitive league.

Villa St. Benedict residents are looking forward to the increased challenge and competition from player’s nation wide. Residents hope to be among of some of the best players in the United States! Donna Zielazinski, Director of Activities at Villa St. Benedict said, “We are excited to bring together residents, friends and families who can all join in on the fun. We are also curious to see how many connections we may have with other communities. I am sure at least one resident will know someone from another community close by or even in another state.”

Wii Bowling is a Real Hit at Villa St. Benedict


Now going into their 8th session, the Wii bowlers of Villa St. Benedicts are still going strong. Over twenty some residents and more than 7 teams participate in the league. Each team has their own name and square off against different opponents each week. “We have really gotten creative with our team names,” said Donna Tarnowski, bowler and score keeper. “Names like the “Holy Rollers” and “Spare Time” make up the teams of 4 or more.
To conclude the 7th session and kick off the 8th session the activities department through a Wii Bowling Banquet complete with the perfect bowling cake!