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Summer Picnic 2024

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July 20th, 2024

New Kingston, PA

It’s summertime, let the games begin! Old car games, to be specific, at our summer picnic held at New Kingston Fire House. Before and after our lunch of hot dogs with all the fixings, along with delicious sides and desserts, 14 antique cars dared to compete. The course was set up so that our spectators could watch while under the shade of the pavilion. They groaned, laughed, clapped and cheered on the participants. Hula hoops over cones, squishy balls in baskets, and, last but not least, forking potatoes, all for points! It was so much fun, we had a request from a couple in a modern truck to run the course.

It was harder than it looked, and those who had running boards and/or convertible tops had the edge. When the dust settled, the winners were:

  • 1st place- Al Maybee driver, Bill Sangrey passenger/player
  • 2nd place- Leroy Myers driver, Rob Myers passenger/player
  • 3rd place- Bill Sangrey driver, Al Maybee passenger/player

Thanks to all our helpers, which includes nearly everyone, who made all the fun and work run so smoothly. You make our job look easy!

 

~Mary and Karl Krouch

 

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GRAACA Summer Tour 2023

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June 24, 2023

Enola, Fort Hunter & Mechanicsburg, PA

By Angelica Yost

We began our day with coffee and donuts at Adams-Ricci Park in Enola, PA. Around 9, everyone started their journey over a mountain and through some winding country roads heading north to Duncannon, and then across the Susquehanna River to Fort Hunter Mansion and Park.        

Originally settled in 1725 by Benjamin Chambers who later founded Chambersburg, the property passed on to Chambers’ brother-in-law Samuel Hunter. Hunter had several mills on the land until the British turned it into a fort during the French and Indian War. Since then, the property has passed through several hands. Today, Fort Hunter is owned by the County of Dauphin and the Board of Trustees for Fort Hunter.

Several tour guides met us that day and split our members into groups for a very informative tour of the mansion. Afterwards, we headed across the road to a pavilion for a picnic lunch catered by Simply Turkey. Some people then chose to burn a few calories strolling around to the many historic buildings including the Centennial Barn, the Everhart Covered Bridge, and the Tavern House.

After lunch, we took a nice scenic drive along the river and through the country to Ashcombe Nursery and Farm Market. Apart from offering a wide array of plants, baked goods, and gifts for sale, Ashcombe’s also has a menagerie of cats, rabbits and farm animals onsite waiting to greet visitors.

Dan and I had a lot of fun planning this tour. Many thanks to everyone who joined us on this adventure. We hope you enjoyed the day and finished your shopping before the storm rolled in.

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GRAACA Summer Tour

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Sunday, July 31st. Break out the antique cars! July 31st we will meet at the Eastern Museum of Motor Racing at 8:30 am for coffee and sweets. We will then leave on a winding tour of back roads to visit an herb farm and a local farm market. After a scenic drive you will end up back at EMMR.

         Ladies will be having a luncheon tea inside, including finger sandwiches, scones and sweets. Ladies should wear a hat to tea. Guys will be having a “grill out” with a hot dog fixin’ bar, sides, dessert and a tech talk about fixes for your cars. The tea will be limited to the first 40 ladies that sign up. If you miss out on the tea you can join the guys outside for lunch. There is no cut off for outdoor lunch. Cost is $15 for ladies and $10 for guys. Make sure to polish those cars. Parking at EMMR, we are sure to have admirers. Any question please call Annette Yost at (717) 660-8000 or Pat Shaffer at (717) 258-4964. Registration deadline is July 15th.