Our wish to hold our annual picnic at the Anthony Chabot Regional Park in Castro Valley, CA, finally came true on August 9. Last year we had already reserved the same picnic site but were forced to change our venue at the last minute due to bad weather.

Fortunately this time the weather was absolutely perfect and forty-four alumni and guests gathered for a wonderful time. Kathy and her group of helpers arrived early to prepare the tables and grill meats, including spareribs, chicken wings, tri-tip, and sausages. Katherine prepared the green salad, Joyce brought yams and garlic bread, Nelson provided the drinks, Mandick brought charcoal, watermelons and also served as our barbecue chef, Wai brought paper goods, Vivie brought fruit, snacks and dessert.

Our guests of honor were Tsoi Heung Sang and Lai Yuet Sum from Hong Kong. Their daughter and son also accompanied them. We were delighted to see the entire family.

We also welcomed Catherine Wai Suk Han, our 1962 schoolmate, and her husband. They also came from Hong Kong and are visiting family in the Bay Area.

Of course we started the picnic with the singing of our school song. Then everyone had a great time greeting old and new friends and catching up on the latest news. After we were stuffed with food, we needed some activity to work off the calories. Some of us went hiking around the lake, some went kayaking, while a few stayed behind at the picnic site to continue chatting.

When everyone returned from the afternoon activities, Kathy delighted us with her demonstration of watermelon "chopping". She was so fast and efficient that we broke into applause. Also many thanks to Mandick for choosing such juicy and sweet watermelons.

At the end of the picnic, ten people stayed long enough to continue the good time by having dinner at the Prince Dim Sum House in nearby San Leandro.

We thank all those who came and made this picnic such a fun event. See you again at the Annual Dinner!