About this Event
Clermont Neighbors Olympics 2026 – Official Rules & Entry Details
Poetry Contest & Still Life Drawing/Painting Exhibit
Central Florida’s 55+ community is invited to shine as we kick off a full year of creativity, connection, and community pride!
🎨 EVENT DETAILS
Poetry Reading & Still Life Drawing/Painting Exhibit
📅 February 17th, 2026
⏰ 3:00–5:00 PM
📍 Madison at Clermont
650 E Minnehaha Ave, Clermont, FL
📰 Winners will be featured in the March 2026 issue of Clermont Neighbors.
📋 HOW TO REGISTER FOR THE GAMES
To participate in the Clermont Neighbors Olympics, text or email Aging Maven Aficionado, Amy K. Gaskin at:
📱 407-900-8995
You will receive your Olympic Participant Number and be placed on the appropriate community team based on where you live.
We’re on a mission to discover where the most active and talented seniors in Central Florida truly are—and this is your moment to show it!
📝 HOW TO ENTER THESE EVENTS
Poetry Entries
Submit your original poem via email or text.
Any style, any length—must be your own work.
Still Life Drawing & Painting Entries
Accepted mediums: pencil, ink, charcoal, pastel, watercolor, acrylic.
Text 407-900-8995 or email [email protected] to submit your artwork or arrange pick-up of your work.
Submission Deadline:
⏰ All entries are due by 4:00 PM on January 26, 2026.
👥 SPECTATOR RSVP (Required)
Due to seating limitations, all spectators must RSVP.
Text or email Amy to reserve your spot.
🏆 PRIZES & TEAM POINTS
Every participant and spectator helps their community climb the leaderboard!
1 point per spectator
2 points per participant
10 points for 3rd place
15 points for 2nd place
25 points for 1st place
Prizes are provided by Clermont Neighbors Sponsors.
📢 SPONSORSHIP NOTE
Only Clermont Neighbors Sponsors can sponsor the Clermont Neighbors Olympics.
Businesses may contact Amy for sponsorship details.
🎉 A YEAR OF COMMUNITY PRIDE
Poetry & Still Life are the kickoff events for a full year of dozens of Creative, Intellectual & Athletic events happening throughout 2026 as part of the Clermont Neighbors Olympics.
Poetry
🕑: 12:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Poetry Contest Submit By 4pm January 26
Info: Write & submit your original poem by 4pm on January 26. Applicants must first register to receive they Olympian # & be placed on their appropriate Community Team. Request registration form by texting 407-900-8995 or emailing [email protected]. Poems can be submitted by email or text. Photograph of the winners and their poems will be in March's Clermont Neighbors publication. A poetry reading and awards ceremony will be at Madison at Clermont on February 17th from 3-5pm
Still Life
Still Life Art Contest: submit entries by 4pm January 26
Info: Still Life Drawing & Painting Entries
Pencil, ink, charcoal, pastel, watercolor, or acrylic accepted.
Submit a photo of your artwork for judging or arrange pick-up/drop-off through Amy.
Your artwork will be on display at the Madison at Clermont on February 17th from 3-5pm. There will be an awards ceremony. A picture of you and your artwork will be in March's Clermont Neighbors publication if you are in the top 3. Send entries to:
? [email protected]
? 407-900-8995
ENTRY DEADLINE:
⏰ 4:00 PM on January 26, 2026
Poetry Reading & Art Exhi
🕑: 03:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Poetry Reading - Still Life Art Exhibit
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Madison at Clermont, 650 East Minnehaha Avenue, Clermont, United States
USD 0.00
