Claudia Muradian-Brubach remembers going as a child with her parents and siblings to the St. Gregory Armenian Apostolic Church’s annual Father’s Day Picnic; she enjoyed beginning summer and seeing other church community members they hadn’t seen in a while.

“It’s a great time to spend outdoors with our church family, enjoying each other’s company, talking, laughing, dancing and enjoying great Armenian food,” said Muradian-Brubach, a lifelong member of the community who has served on the Board of Trustees for more than 10 years and is a member of the board that organizes the picnic each year.

This year St. Gregory Armenian Apostolic Church will sponsor its annual Father’s Day Picnic on

June 19 from noon to 5 p.m. on the church grounds at 135 Goodwin St., Indian Orchard.

The picnic has been an annual tradition at the church for more than 50 years. “The fathers in the church community may have started it long ago as way to get everyone’s families together and have a fun outdoor gathering where they would cook for everyone,” Muradian-Brubach said.

The picnic will feature favorite Armenian dinners including shish kebab, losh kebab and chicken kebab dinners and baked goods. There will be a raffle, Armenian music and dancing and outdoor activities.

Haig Arakelian and his young sons will perform the music.

“We are so happy to have this traditional event back after a 2-year hiatus due to the pandemic,” Muradian-Brubach said. “We would love for everyone to come out and join us for a great day of wonderful food, music and fellowship!”

There is no admission fee. Proceeds from the sale of food will be used for church programming.

Parking is free.

For more information, call the church office at 413-543-4763.

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