May 1, 2025

On Thursday, May 22, 2025, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., the City of Garden Grove’s H. Louis Lake Senior Center will host the 48th Annual Strawberry Ball, a celebration honoring the 2025 Strawberry Ball King and Queen. The event will be held at the Garden Grove Community Meeting Center, located at 11300 Stanford Avenue. Local seniors are invited to attend. Tickets are $20 per person and include event entry, dinner, dessert, non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages, a photo booth, live music, and dancing.

Recognizing the spirit of volunteerism, 2025 Strawberry Ball King Joe Hammer and Strawberry Ball Queen Sue Catlin will be honored for their devoted service to the community. Joe Hammer has served the community through his work with the Garden Grove Rotary Club, Garden Grove Chamber of Commerce, and Healthy Aging Center Acacia. Sue Catlin has dedicated years of service through her involvement with the Strawberry Festival Board, the Garden Grove Emblem Club #279, and the Garden Grove Chamber of Commerce Women’s Division.

Advance reservations are required. Tickets must be purchased in person by Thursday, May 15, 2025, at 11300 Stanford Avenue, Monday through Friday, between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

For more information, call (714) 741-5253 or visit ggcity.org/seniorcenter.