The lederhosen and traditional dirndls were on display as Senior Services of Alexandria celebrated with its traditional Oktoberfest fundraiser Oct. 9 at Port City Brewing Company.

“This is by far our biggest turnout yet,” said SSA executive director Mary Lee Anderson. “We have more people here tonight than we’ve ever had before.”

The event was sold out and raised over $45,000.

“This was a good event for us,” Anderson said. “It was our biggest revenue ever and our biggest attendance ever.”

Attendees sampled traditional fare along with the best of local brewery Port City Brewing Company. Tours of the brewery were available throughout the evening with attendees entertained with traditional Bavarian folk music.

“Port City did their usual wonderful job,” Anderson said. “And the funds raised go to support all our programs – Meals On Wheels, Groceries to Go, Friendly Visitor, information and education programs. Tonight helps us help seniors across the city.”

Presenting sponsor for the event was BrightView Senior Living of Alexandria.

Added Anderson, “We had such a great turnout. This is always a nice, fall celebration for a great cause.”

For more information, visit www.seniorservicesalex.org

“This is by far our biggest turnout yet.”

— Mary Lee Anderson, SSA executive director