Senior Citizens Picnic 2007

By Peter Gallo Jr.

A picnic is a picnic whether it is held outdoors or indoors. The decision to hold the Annual Senior Picnic indoors this year, did not take anyone by surprise.

The weather was already in the high nineties, there were forecasts of rain, the seating under the pavilion at Woodland Park was limited and because of the reconstruction there would be only porta johns available for use as comfort stations.

The Borough employees attempted to phone all the seniors who had signed up. They began phoning prior to 9:00 a.m. with the hope that the word would get out early enough.

Borough Clerk Rose Marie Sees did an excellent job in preparing for this day. This Sixth Annual Senior Picnic on July 11th was again hosted by the mayor and council.

The word must have gotten out, because the Senior Center was filled to its capacity. The seniors that did attend were relieved that the picnic was being held there.

They had a better opportunity to move around and socialize. They were more relaxed and they were comfortable.

The staff that served the drinks and food was well organized. They were able to pass out the food with little delay.

They made every attempt to make the seniors feel at home. The food, which consisted of hamburgers, hot dogs, sausage and peppers and salads, was plentiful and delicious. Marge from Henry’s Deli and her staff prepared the food.

Peter Lieberman provided the entertainment. Gayle provided the music for the line dancing.

Bergen County Sheriff Leo McGuire was present. He passed out pill boxes to the seniors. Councilmen Leonard Introna and Anthony DiNanno, as well as former Mayor and Leisure Club member Rose Heck, were also present.

The only dissatisfaction registered by the seniors was the lack of parking and the parking lot in general. Story by Peter Gallo Jr. ###

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