Office for the Aging senior picnic changed to drivethrough event

BALLSTON SPA, NY >> Saratoga County officials recently announced its Office for the Aging’s Annual Senior Picnic has been changed to a drivethrough, “car-hop” event. The change is being made to help protect the health and safety of Saratoga County seniors amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

The date, time, and location remain the same.

The 2021 Annual Senior Drive-Through Picnic will be held on Thursday, Sept. 9 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Saratoga County Fairgrounds. The carhop style event will include the following menu: cheeseburger, macaroni salad, coleslaw, potato chips, beverage, and dessert. The event is $4 per person and an advanced meal ticket is required. All Saratoga County seniors age 60 and older are invited to attend. CDC guidelines will be followed at this event.

• 11 a.m.: Gates Open — Event-goers are asked to not arrive prior to this time to prevent traffic build-up.

• Use Gate 1 for Entrance.

• Use Gate 6 for Exit.

• Lunch will be served as guests arrive from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (guests can arrive at their leisure).

• Staff and volunteers will direct traffic and parking.

• Attendees may bring a lawn chair, eat in in their vehicle or take to food to go. Unfortunately, there will be no seating at the picnic tables under the pavilion for all attendees’ safety.

• There will be access to public restrooms and golf carts to assist in transportation.

Saratoga County Seniors may call (518) 884-4100 for more information.