2 0 2 5 H I L L T O P O L Y M P I C S & S U M M E R P I C N I C
A colorful crew of employees and family members takes part in Opening Ceremonies for our 2024 Hilltop Olympics. From Left: Tim McClain; the Oberst Family (Stevie, Carson, Gage, Troy, Diane, Bill and Steve), Melissa Copeland, Morgan Cardone, Karen Vevers, Elaine Chegas, Carolyn Klingensmith, Cindy McCullough, Aundrae O’Rourke, Joanne Osborn, Jen Krepps, Tammy Towers, Lisa Bickar, Jacob Goetz and Kallie Krepps. See lots more fun photos below.
Friends, Family, Fun & Flamingos
July 17, 2025
Laughter filled the air as employees, Residents and their family members flapped their feathers in the Chicken Dance-Off, the crescendo event in our 2025 Hilltop Olympics & Summer Picnic on July 17. For both the young and young-at-heart, sunshine and smiles were the order of a special day that included a picnic lunch, a patriotic opening ceremony, and a hilarious display of athleticism and antics.
The fun got underway as our ceremonial Olympic parade — led by our Resident Ambassador, Father Buzz Costello, and our Employee Ambassador, Lisa Bickar — circled the upper parking lot to raucous applause from adoring fans. American flags added a touch of patriotism, while Olympic-themed centerpieces handmade by Joanne Osborn set the scene for picnic-goers. An energetic team from John Marshall Catering got everyone fed in record time so that the games could begin.
No matter their age or mobility, everyone was an Olympian in the Chicken Dance-Off. As all participants clucked along to the wedding reception standard, the Mother Hen of Mt. Assisi Place — none other than Carolyn Klingensmith — invited the best dancers to a second round in the Hen House. Although it was nearly impossible to choose, Hersi (bronze), Bronson Funk (silver) and Jack Smith (gold) ruled the barnyard. In addition to a keepsake trophy, Jack earned a honking rubber chicken for his efforts.
Keep scrolling below for a video highlight, Olympics results and fun photos!
Video: In the Hen House
Turn Sound On! Employees, Residents and family members gather in the "Hen House" to cluck along to the Chicken Dance during the 2025 Hilltop Olympics & Summer Picnic at Mt. Assisi Place.
Flamingo Frenzy
Adult Division
Gold Medal
Jake “The Snake” xxx
(28.81 seconds)
Silver Medal
Dynamo Dee Hersi
(35.62 seconds)
Bronze Medal
Tammy “The Tornado” Towers
(36.47 seconds)
Flamingo Frenzy
Youth Division
Gold Medal
Carson Oberst
(25.31 seconds)
Silver Medal
Kallie Krepps
(33.53 seconds)
Bronze Medal
Charelotte Dickerson
(33.94 seconds)
Water Balloon Toss
Gold Medal
John & Vanessa Banovatz
(18 Tosses)
Silver Medal
Bill & Diane Oberst
(16 Tosses)
Bronze Medal
Kelly Spino & Jen Krepps
(11 Tosses)
Chicken Dance-Off
First Place & Honking Chicken
Jack Smith
Second Place
Bronson Funk
Third Place
Dee Hersi
2025 Hilltop Olympics & Summer Picnic Photo Gallery
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