In photos: Newcomers take part in PEI water safety preparedness picnic

Approximately 90 newcomers including Syrian refugees attended the Canadian Red Cross Water Safety Preparedness Picnic last weekend in Stratford, Prince Edward Island.

With barbecued food, good company, fun games as well as information on water safety, it was a great day for all who took part in the event held at Pondside Park.

Check out these great photos from the day!

Enjoying BBQ with Buckles, the Canadian Red Cross water safety mascot
Enjoying a BBQ picnic with Buckles, the Canadian Red Cross water safety mascot
Racing to the finish line in potato sacks
Jumping to the finish line in this potato sack race!
A game of tug-of-war
Let the games begin! Especially here in a game of tug-of-war
Good company at the PEI region Water Safety Preparedness picnic
Enjoying good company at the PEI region Water Safety Preparedness picnic this past weekend
The weekend also included water safety information
The weekend also included water safety information for safe water activities.

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