Lake-side breezes and Patterson Park shade promise to welcome Eastside Republican Club members and guests gathering for their 22nd annual summer picnic at 1 p.m., Sunday, June 9.

“It’s a great opportunity for east-siders to meet and talk with like-minded neighbors as well as state and local candidates and officeholders,” said Eastside Republican Club chair Mike Vethacke announcing return of the annual picnic.

“All are welcome, but help us plan for the food by RSVP,” he added. The ERC can be contacted using email, phone call, text, or message to (313) 466-1345.

The Sunday event will run from 1 to 4 p.m.

Matthew Patterson Park, 16006 Essex in Grosse Pointe Park, also known as "Three Mile Park," is a popular place to picnic on Lake St. Clair.

Kids are attracted to the splash pad and playscape, while teens and parents may notice the park’s putting greens, shoreline boardwalk, pickle ball, bocce ball and landscaped fountain.

More than picnics. The Eastside Republican Club meets on the third Tuesday each month from September through May at The War Memorial. Admission is free and the public is always welcome. Stay up to date at EastsideRepublican.Club and "follow" the ERC on Facebook or X (formerly Twitter) @EastsideGOP.