SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ANNUAL PICNIC
Merry in San Dimas Park
W W W . S E I U - U H W. O R G
Parents had a chance to play too. Pairing up with their kids and friends, teams competed against one another, disappearing under a tower of colorful tubes, or marching in lockstep only to trip over, or playing with water (sweet, cool water), dashing across the field to beat their opponents. They were seriously trying to win but found themselves laughing so hard they had no choice but to be merry as the sun began its decline. And while elsewhere in the U.S. it was already the fall, in San Dimas the sky was clear and the sun shone until the last family took note that it was time to get back in the car for the ride back home. And dream of next year’s picnic. Some people have all the luck.
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The long Southern California summer was a blessing for the thousands of UHW members and families who attended the late October picnic in the San Dimas Regional Park. There were activities, games and food for everyone. The littler ones got a chance to try some pony rides for the first time ever. The tough part came when their time was up and they had to give up their pony. (Oh yeah, they did think it was theirs to take home!) Older kids, those nearing their teens, got a chance to not only play in the intense heat of the day, but also to become acquainted with a colorful selection of reptiles. Like their parents when they are in negotiations with employers, they showed respect but little fear for the critters. Some boys and girls had no qualms about wearing the crawlers like scarves around their necks. Yet some of the same kids were later terrified when they tried the Ferris Wheel. Go figure.
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