We are pleased to announce that Herkimer County will be sponsoring a Virtual Senior Citizen’s Picnic. Due to COVID-19, we are unable to hold the in-person picnic but we will offer a virtual option.
It will be held Wednesday, October 20, 2021.
Any person over the age of 60 interested in participating in the virtual picnic can sign up to receive a free barbecue meal. To sign up please call Michele at 867-1152 by October 13, 2021. The meals will be distributed at a location in Herkimer and one in Old Forge. We will be providing delivery for homebound clients who are unable to pick up their meals at one of the pick-up locations. Everyone who signs up to participate will be assigned a number which will be an opportunity to win a gift card to a local business.
This year we will be holding a Facebook live event including the National Anthem and a presentation of a Proclamation to honor the older adults in Herkimer County which will be presented by a member of the Legislature.
In previous years local businesses donated the prizes for the picnic but this year we would like to be able to give back to them. We are asking community members and organizations to donate gift certificates for local businesses that will be given as prizes for the senior picnic. We ask that the gift certificates be in $10 increments. You are welcome to purchase several gift certificates to support your favorite local business.
If any community member or organization would like to donate a gift certificate for a local business you can mail them to Herkimer County Sheriff’s Dept. at 320 N Main Street, Suite 2900, Herkimer, NY 13350 or you can contact the Sheriff’s Dept. with any questions at 315-867-1168.
With the support from community members as well as county employees, our County Legislators, and other officials we will be able to promote and support our invaluable local businesses while offering entertainment and prizes to our older adults.
We look forward to a successful 2021 Virtual Senior Picnic.