A lighthearted lunch
The attendees at Harvard’s 37th annual senior picnic quickly picked up on the theme of the day: Smile. Longtime Cambridge resident Florence Stanley beamed Wednesday as she chatted with friends at a table under the shade trees in Harvard’s Tercentenary Theatre. She called the event the perfect opportunity to connect with acquaintances new and old. “We enjoy ourselves, coming out, relaxing, and having fun,” said a youthful looking Stanley, 83. “I smile all the time. Laughter is good, too.” Cohosted by Harvard and the Office of the Mayor for Cambridge, the event brings seniors from the local community together for a festive afternoon. A pair of seniors walk hand in hand through the yard. Close to 1,000 guests enjoyed a lunch of grilled chicken with tomato-basil relish, herbed pasta salad with tomatoes, plates of juicy watermelon, and chocolate chip cookies. Music for the day included tunes from D.J. Owen and the Never Say Never Band,...