The annual Sun City Grandma, Grandpa, & Me (GG&ME) Charter Club’s picnic once again brought energy, laughter, and cherished memories to our Sun City community. This beloved tradition continues to be one of the highlights of the summer, bridging generations through shared games, food, and quality time.
While the event is always a success, this year’s picnic featured a special milestone that highlights the lasting impact of this club.
For years, Aiden and Logan Sutherland have been familiar faces at GG&Me gatherings, participating in countless GG&ME events throughout their childhood. Over the years, they grew up alongside the club, building bonds and making memories right here in the community with their grandparents Kathy and Kurt Wendhack. Kathy has served as a Vice President of the club.
This year, the club was fortunate enough to have both Aiden and Logan return in a brand-new role: as volunteers. Instead of just playing the games, they stepped up to help run them.
The duo spent the day managing activity stations, coordinating youth games, helping wherever needed. Their transition from enthusiastic participants to dedicated volunteers brought immense joy to the organizers and a wonderful energy to the younger children in attendance.
Club secretary Nedra Reeves and her daughter teamed up to sketch a magical chalk obstacle course for the grandkids. The children jumped, hopped, skipped, and danced their way through the challenges, which included roaring like lions, neighing like horses, and reaching for the stars. The course finished with the best requirement of all, a giant hug for the grandparents.
The event featured hula hoops, bubbles, spoon races, crafts, duck races, and a dinosaur hunt. The all-ages water balloon toss was a massive hit. To wrap up, even cleaning up the popped balloon pieces became a fast-paced race.
Ann Malandruccolo, chair of this year’s event said, “This is the third year, with the help of many, that I’ve chaired or co-chaired the picnic. Every year I believe we have more fun and laughs than the year before. Thanks to all who shared in a great time.”
Having former youth participants return as teenage or young adult volunteers is a testament to the strength of the GG&ME Club. It proves that the connections made here stick with these kids as they grow.
Kathy said, “Aiden is thirteen and Logan is fifteen. They both enjoyed helping out. All my grandkids had a fun time at picnic. The granddaughters loved the crafts.”
The club extends a massive thank you to Aiden, Logan, and all the volunteers who made the 2026 picnic an unforgettable day.
