40+ Double Dutch Club at the Old Timers Picnic at Argo Park got everyone involved Credit: Carol McGowan / Southwest Regional Publishing
The Old Timers Softball Club celebrated a half-century of summer tradition Saturday, August 22, hosting their 50th Annual Picnic at Argo Park in Summit in partnership with Nubian 9 Forever Argo.
The free event drew families and neighbors from noon to 6 p.m. for hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken, rib tips, potato salad, spaghetti, green beans, baked beans, chips, and ice cream. A DJ provided music throughout the afternoon.
One highlight was the return of the 40+ Double Dutch Club, who got picnic-goers jumping rope and laughing. The event has become a cherished community tradition, drawing residents year after year for food, games, and connection.
Members of the Old Timers Club at the 50th annual picnic Credit: Carol McGowan / Southwest Regional PublishingOld Timers Club President Tony Davis, right, with Vice President Paul Sawyer Credit: Carol McGowan / Southwest Regional PublishingJoe Griffin, Ray Thompson, Tony Davis, Dr. David Negron, Travon Davis Credit: Carol McGowan / Southwest Regional PublishingThe Argo Coalition for Education (ACE) sold sweets to raise funds for college scholarships Credit: Carol McGowan / Southwest Regional PublishingPlenty of delicious food was served Credit: Carol McGowan / Southwest Regional Publishing40+ Double Dutch Club Credit: Carol McGowan / Southwest Regional PublishingKelli Moore of N9 talks to the crowd Credit: Carol McGowan / Southwest Regional PublishingGames and lots of bubble for the kids Credit: Carol McGowan / Southwest Regional PublishingThis youngster was concentrating hard playing Jenga Credit: Carol McGowan / Southwest Regional PublishingA giant bounce house at the Old Timers Picnic Credit: Carol McGowan / Southwest Regional Publishing
