A day full of events, food and music to recognize and acknowledge the senior citizens that make up the 17 townships in Washington County took place on Friday, July 22, at the Washington County Fairgrounds.
The Washington County Senior Picnic last Friday took place for the first time since 2019, with some 240 attendees, including Mettowee Valley Patriots (above), representing Granville, expected to take part in the festivities. One senior noted ‘It’s just so good to see everyone.’ (All photos by Austin Crosier)
The Washington County Senior Picnic is this way!
The line to get into the Washington County Senior Picnic. One attendee said, ‘It’s about the freedom from lockdowns we’ve been through the past few years. We need to see faces. It’s a way to get with all of the other groups.’
The picnic registration table was busy.
Tables prepared for lunch at the 2022 Washington County Senior Picnic.
Coffee and donuts were served starting at 10 a.m.
Attendees at this year’s senior picnic enjoying coffee and donuts before lunch at noon.
The ukulele orchestra from the Senior Center of Kingsbury/Fort Edward kicked off the picnic with some Johnny Cash.
The TGIF Country Line Dancers were in attendance along with many other local groups.
From left, Granville supervisor Matt Hicks, NYS Assemblyman Matt Simpson and Hebron town supervisor Brian Campbell
NYS 43rd District candidate and current NYS Assemblyman Jake Ashby spoke to the attendees.
The 50/50 raffle witch from the Green Witches
Members of Hartford’s senior club
