Picnic organizers Mike and Peggy Hennigan with ERC chairman John Chouinard, right.

Seventh Annual ERC Summer Picnic

Eastside Republican Club picnic coordinator, Mike Hennigan, launched a new tradition for the Eastside Republican's seventh annual Summer Picnic at Patterson Park on Lake St. Clair in Grosse Pointe Park, Sunday, July 19, 2009.

“We started a new tradition by asking the 'politically involved' to act as honorary cooks,” he said.

The 2009 honorary cook was Ed Joseph, chairman of the 13th district Republican executive committee.

A spectacular assortment of picnic delights!

Hot dogs were provided by the Club and guests brought either a picnic dish to share, or soft drinks.

The park features a children's splash pad, shoreline boardwalk, playscape, fountain pool (for gazing only), tennis, putting greens and acreage for hiking and playing.

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From left, Ed and Therese Joseph with Cheryl Costantino.

Red white and blue was the theme. Each table was decorated with a colorful snack assortment. --Photo by Myron Ranney

Red white and blue was the picnic theme, and each table was decorated with a colorful snack assortment. --Photo by Myron Ranney

Enjoying the picnic are Carol and Jay Hackleman, John Chouinard, Doug Buchanan, and Mary Treder Lang.

Jermain Jones and family enjoy the afternoon with Cheryl Costantino.

--Photo by Myron Ranney

Members and guests enjoyed sampling a variety of homemade picnic dishes

ERC members and their guests enjoyed sampling a variety of homemade picnic dishes.

A great setting and afternoon for the children. --Photo by Myron Ranney