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Sunrise salutes the flag for the fourth
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Neighbors | Amanda Tonoli.Guest Todd Cutshaw came to Sunrise of Poland on July 2 to play patriotic songs for residents at the annual 4th of July Picnic.
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Neighbors | Amanda Tonoli.Sunrise of Poland hosted their annual 4th of July Picnic on July 2. Pictured, from left, are Jean Williams, Judy Seiber, Rachel May and Helen Gett.
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Neighbors | Amanda Tonoli.On July 2, Viola Roman and her granddaughter, Julie Slinn, enjoyed lunch for the 4th of July Picnic at Sunrise of Poland.
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Neighbors | Amanda Tonoli.Residents at Sunrise of Poland invited guests to the annual 4th of July Picnic on July 2. They got to enjoy patriotic tunes, picnic-style food and the company of family and friends.
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Neighbors | Amanda Tonoli.Joseph and Lucille Bernard participated in Sunrise of Poland's 4th of July picnic on July 2. The two recently celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary.
By amanda tonoli
Sunrise of Poland celebrated their annual Fourth of July Picnic for residents on July 2. At the picnic here was a variety of music, picnic food and a fun to be had by all those in attendance.
Judy Seiber, activities director at Sunrise of Poland, said their Fourth of July Picnic is not only her favorite, but her residents’ favorite as well.
“I love it when they sing and relax,” Seiber said. “Whenever they play something patriotic the men will stand up and put their hand over their heart.”
Sunrise of Poland is home to roughly 23 veterans, all being very country-oriented. This special celebration brings out the sense of nationalism that is prevalent in many of the residents.
“One [resident] was a major in the army for 27 years — special forces,” Seiber said. “We have a lot of patriotic guys here. I really like the strong patriotism we have.”
Tom Simcox, resident and former major in the army that Seiber spoke of, said he enjoyed the festivities surrounding the patriotism.
“That’s the best thing,” Simcox said.
Fran Tridico, said Simcox was a very decorated officer and the two of them celebrate the Fourth of July with much pride.
“This is something we always do,” Tridico said.
Seiber said this year the picnic had to be brought inside because of the rain, but the rain would never get rid of the event altogether.
“We don’t ever cancel, we do what we have to do,” Seiber said.
Guest Todd Cutshaw played patriotic tunes throughout the picnic, something special to many residents because these were songs they knew all the words to.