Mass Miata Club

June 8, 2025 Sunday Fun Roads West of Quabbin R.S.V.P. by June 1, 2025
2025-06-08 09:30 - 14:30 (America/New_York)
June 8, 2025
Had 19 Cars 33 Members, 1 couple no show, 1 car/1 person just showed up.
Trip is full, a wait list is available.
Fun Roads West of Quabbin

Meet at: Dunkin 63 French King Highway Erving, MA 01344
Drivers Meet: 9:30 A.M.
Departing: 9:45 A.M.1st group, others TBD
Space is limited to 36 cars as long as I can get 2 people to volunteer to lead a group. I will also need 3 people to volunteer to be tail cars.
Trip will have a lot of curvy roads!
A volunteer to make a GPX file might be nice. The Clam Box has moved about a mile down the street, so the file online should be updated.
To sign up email Janet jbaylis89@comcast.net
When you sign up, please include your cell #, if you have a CB, if you are a new member and if you will lead or be a tail car for a group.
The first group will depart Dunkin at 9:45 A.M. and travel on some very nice curvy roads for 1 1/2 hours to our pit stop Dunkin 16 Federal Street Belchertown, MA
From Dunkin we will continue our journey traveling on more twisty roads for another 1 1/4 hours to the Clam Box 245 West Main Street East Brookfield, MA for our lunch stop and end of the trip

The clam box is counter service with indoor/outdoor seating. They also have ice cream.
The first group should arrive around 12:45 P.M. for lunch.
Trip is 89.3 miles of total driving time. 2 3/4 hours long plus a 15 minute pit stop.
Trip is rain or shine.
“By signing up for this trip, you agree to comply with the Club By-Laws and policies that include personal health safety and safe driving”
https://massmiata.net/club-bylaws/

2024 Fun Roads West of Quabbin Trip GPX Directions Part 1
2024 Fun Roads West of Quabbin Trip GPX Directions Part 2
2024 Fun Roads West of Quabbin Trip PDF Turn-by-Turn Directions

June 7, 2025 Advance Driver Training Postponed
2025-06-07 09:00 - 17:00
This event has been postponed, Date TBD
Advanced Driver Training June 7, 2025
Please join us for a full day session of advanced driver training that will leave you a better, safer driver, and will also be a heck of a lot of fun.

In Control is a non-profit founded in 2012, dedicated toward teaching safe driving and crash prevention techniques to both beginning and experienced individuals, as well as law enforcement agencies and commercial drivers. In Control has trained over 40,000 students with its hands-on, state certified program. Graduates will enjoy the peace of mind of knowing that they have been trained for emergency situations, and have the possibility of getting auto insurance discounts. In Control is located on the site of the South Weymouth Naval Air Station outside of Boston, providing plenty of space for practising advanced maneuvers in a safe way.

The Massachusetts Miata Club has arranged a private full day instruction session with In Control for Club members only. We will drive separately and meet in the morning at their training facility. We start with Crash Prevention 101: a 4.5 hour, hands-on, closed course program that uses real-world situations to train instinctive reactions and help develop muscle memory necessary to avoid crashes. After box lunch onsite, we will continue with Close Quarters Maneuvering: a 2.5 hour program that focuses on low speed driving, avoiding those fender benders in tight city driving, parking lots and garages. Each program includes both classroom time and driving time with experienced driving instructors. In Control will provide their automatic transmission Honda Accords for the lessons. After the training sessions, we will have an optional introduction to autocross for those drivers who are interested.

Event: In Control Advanced Driver Training
Meet: 215 Patriot Parkway, Weymouth, MA
Date: Saturday 7 June 2025
Time: 9:00 to 17:00
Programs: Crash Prevention 101, Close Quarters Maneuvering
Lunch: Included
Cost: $400.00 per person

Participation is limited to 12 drivers 6 spots taken.

June 7, 2025 Saturday Lotus - Miata Run
2025-06-07 08:00 - 17:00
June 7, 2025 Saturday Lotus – Miata Run
Please join us for the first ever joint run between the Massachusetts Miata Club and the New England Members of Lotus Ltd (NEMOLL). A delegation from the Mass Miata Club met up with the president of NEMOLL to arrange this gathering of sports car enthusiasts. Founded in 2012, NEMOLL is the local New England chapter of Lotus car owners, who do group drives and other social activities.

We will meet at The Bromfield School in Harvard MA around 8:15-8:30 A.M. Please note, the nearest service station is ~ 3 miles away. Make the short walk to pick up coffee at the quaint Harvard General Store and take the opportunity to meet each other and view each other’s cars. After a brief Driver’s Meeting, we will depart for our back roads scenic drive through Massachusetts and into New Hampshire. We will make a pit stop at the Milford Market Basket, and continue our drive to Peterborough NH for lunch at Coopershill, a traditional Irish pub with an authentic Irish brunch / lunch menu and a lively atmosphere.

After lunch, there will be an optional second leg of the trip, which will take us to Kimball Farm in Lancaster MA for ice cream.
Date: Saturday 7 June 2025
Start: 8:15 A.M. coffee for a 9:00 A.M. departure
Meet: The Bromfield School near Harvard General Store
Pit Stop: Market Basket Milford ~ 10:30
Lunch / Destination: Coopershill, Peterborough NH ~12:00
Ice Cream: Kimball Farm Lancaster ~14:15
Finish: ~15:00
Itinerary: Google / GPX / TomTom (68 miles / 136 mins)
Return itinerary: Google / GPX / TomTom (40 miles / 71 minutes)

To sign up, please fill out this brief form.
Trip is limited to 8 Miatas / 8 Lotus.
If you have an extra portable CB radio, please bring it to the drive to share with our OTM friends.

“By signing up for this trip, you agree to comply with the Club By-Laws and policies that include personal health safety and safe driving.”
https://massmiata.net/club-bylaws/

June 4, 2025 Wednesday Luncheon R.S.V.P. by June 1st
2025-06-04 12:00 - 15:00
June 4, 2025 Luncheon

Event: Club Mid-week Luncheon
When : Wednesday June 4th 2025
Location: The Old Grist Mill Tavern
Time: 12:00 P.M.
To sign up, Contact: Les Barton
Cbmiata@verizon.net
Join us for at mid-week lunch. Let’s get together for a meal, some conversation, and laughs. The restaurant has agreed to do separate checks.
The Old Grist Mill is located at
390 Fall River Ave
Seekonk, MA 02771
Please let me know if you plan on attending by Sunday June 1st
Look forward to seeing you then.

June 1, 2025 Sunday TSD Rally Payments MUST be received by May 18th to reserve your spot
2025-06-01 08:30 - 15:00
Had 15 Cars 30 People
1 car canceled
3 cars had new members.
TSD Rally Results are on the bottom of the post.
Miata’s in the parking lot at Point Breeze.

MASS MIATA 2025 TSD RALLY
Join us on June 1st for a bit of European fun- Sign up for our 2025 TSD (time, speed, distance) rally. Also known in Europe as a “relativity rally”.
Individual Miatas will depart from the start point at the Home Depot lot, 99 Sutton Ave. Oxford, MA (exit 7 off 395). Individual cars will depart at 2 minute intervals and follow a predetermined route to designated check points. The rally will consist of 3 stages with the final checkpoint being at Point Breeze Restaurant, 114 Point Breeze Rd. on Webster Lake in Webster Mass for a great meal.
This year the winners will be the cars that come closest to the mean times of the group on each stage, thus all competitors have an equal chance to “win”.
Rally cost is $31.00 pp., which includes award eligibility, your meal, all taxes and gratuities. Payable by check to Pamela Baird, 311 Partridge Hill Rd, Charlton, MA 01507.
Payments MUST be received by May 18th to reserve your spot. Please include your phone number with payment in case there are any questions.
To sign up for the rally E-mail Pam at hidefarm311@charter.net Rally is limited to the first 20 Miatas that sign up.
FIVE SLOTS WILL BE RESERVED FOR NEW MEMBERS TO SIGN UP.
For safety reasons, you must have a passenger.
Meeting Time will be at 8:30 A.M. sharp
Driver and navigator meeting will be at 8:45 A.M.
1st competitors will be will be flagged off at 9:00 A.M. sharp
STARTERS: GARDEN SALAD & HOT ROLLS
ENTREES:
CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD
GRILLED BEEF TIPS
BAKED STUFFED SHRIMP
BAKED HADDOCK
CHICKEN PARMIGIAN
SHRIMP SCAMPI
ROAST TURKEY
FISH & CHIPS
FRIED CLAM STRIPS
PASTA PRIMAVERA
DESERT:
APPLE CRISP
(SODA, ICED TEA, ICED COFFEE & BAR DRINKS ON YOU)
(Entree choice can be made at the restaurant)
This year an optional ice cream stop is included at Bogey’s Ice Cream (at Thompson Speedway/ Golf Course) which is on our way back north, just off Rt. 395
Suggested items to bring along
Writing implement, Reading glasses, AAA card
Calculator (for math challenged ) Timing device such as wrist watch, stop watch, cell phone, car or grandfathers clock.

TSD Rally Results:
Points of interest we had 4 couples that solved all 16 challenges and received their confectionary award.
Steve Angelini & Sonya Walters
Tiffany Vail & Noah Miller
George & Paul Weisblatt
Vicki and her dad Charly Busky
The Guardian Angel award went to Mike & Ellen Camacho
The Turtle award went to Les Barton & Ed Jutras
TSD Stage one winner was Paul & George Weisblatt
TSD Stage two winner was Steve Angelini & Sonya Walters
TSD Stage three winner was Linda & Allen Chin

The Overall Championship went to Vicki & Charly Busky
CONGRATS TO ALL

May 31, 2025 Saturday New Bedford Whaling Museum and Moby Dick Brewing Co.
2025-05-31 08:45 - 15:00
Had 6 Cars 11 People
2 Car 4 people canceled
New Bedford Whaling Museum and Moby Dick Brewing Co.
May 31, 2025
10 Car Limit

Meet at Bj’s parking lot, 2085 Bay Road, Taunton, MA. This is exit 25 off 495.

There is no gas station on this exit, if needed get off at exit 22 or 27.

Drivers meeting at 9:00 A.M. leaving at 9:15 A.M. sharp.

We will drive to New Bedford Whaling Museum. The entrance fee for the museum only (there is a movie for additional cost) is $23.00 for adults, $21.00 for seniors. Many libraries offer free passes so check to see if you can get one. Reserve it ahead of time.

We have a 12:30 reservation at Moby Dick Brewing Co. It is a short walk from the museum.

There is a parking garage close to the museum as well as street parking. Keep in mind these are narrow streets.

After we enjoy our meal and beverages, if anyone is interested, we will stop for ice cream. If people wish to leave from the restaurant, there are highways close by to get you back home.

Please send email to me at Pat.tarantino5@gmail.com or text 508-989-6764.”

May 30, 2025 Kimball's Cruise Night
2025-05-30 14:00 - 21:00
Had 11 Cars
Kimball Cruise Night

May 30, 2025 @ 2:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M.
Contact Bob bobbaylis1953@gmail.com or text 978-660-0146 if you plan to attend.
We will be arriving at 2:00 P.M. to get a parking spot to be together. If you will be arriving later, tell the attendant you are with the Miata Club, and they will direct you to our location. After 4:00 PM you may need to park in general parking.
Have a late lunch, have an ice cream or have both.

This event is weather dependent. We will not be attending if it is raining.
Kimball’s Farm 1543 Lunenburg Rd, Lancaster, MA 01523
The event runs from 5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
Had 11 Cars Off and On Showers

May 24, 2025 Saturday Sandwich Heritage Museum Annual Rhododendron Festival
2025-05-24 08:00 - 17:00
Had 9 Cars
Trip is full. A wait list is available.
Rhododendron Festival at the Heritage Museums & Gardens in Sandwich MA Trip
When: 24 May 2025 (Rain date 25 May)
Where to meet: Stop & Shop @ Franklin Village Shopping Center (40 Franklin Village Drive, Franklin, MA, 02038)
Drivers Meet: 8:15 AM
Departure Time: 8:30 AM
Car Limit: 10 Cars
Join us for a 66 mile ride from Franklin to Sandwich to enjoy a stroll around the Heritage Museums and Gardens annual Rhododendron Festival (67 Grove St, Sandwich, MA, 02563)
Admission is $22.00/person (AAA and Veterans discounts available and NARM free admission)
Features of the facility include:
The gardens, featuring collections of rhododendrons, hydrangeas, daylilies, and more; The J.K. Lilly III Automobile Gallery, featuring the From Carriage to Classic: How Automobiles Transformed America and Charging Ahead: Early Electric Cars in America exhibits; The Special Exhibitions Gallery, featuring the Impressionist New England: Four Seasons of Color and Light exhibit; The American Art & Carousel Gallery, featuring the Heritage Highlights exhibit and rides on the 1908 Looff carousel; The Hidden Hollow outdoor discovery area; and much more.
Annual Rhododendron Festival

Thousands of world-famous rhododendrons in over 100 varieties offer an explosion of spectacular blooms throughout Heritage. Photograph yourself surrounded by walls of flowers, immerse yourself in the story of Heritage’s fascinating rhododendron legacy on a self-guided walking tour and learn proper plant care and pruning techniques at our hands-on Garden Discovery Cart
American Automobile Collection

Heritage Museums & Gardens features 42 outstanding examples of automobiles, from the 1899 Winton to our 1965 Ford Country Squire Station Wagon

To sign up, Email Allen at TTLNow2@gmail.com
“By signing up for this trip, you agree to comply with the Club By-Laws and policies that include personal health safety and safe driving”
https://massmiata.net/club-bylaws/

May 21, 2025 Wednesday South Shore Ride
2025-05-21 09:00 - 14:30
Had 16 Cars 30 People
Trip is full and a wait list is available.
Join us for a ride along the South Coast.

Meet at Weymouth Lowe’s 729 Bridge Street Weymouth, MA 02191
Drivers meeting at 9:15 A.M.
Departing at 9:30 A.M.
12 car limit.
To Sign up email Andrea dana.walston@comcast.net
We will travel through Hull, Hingham, Cohasset, Scituate, Duxbury, Marshfield, Kingston, and Plymouth. The first section of the ride will be at slower speeds “sightseeing” points of interest. The balance of the trip will be at traditional speeds. The trip will explore the Miles Standish State Forest.
A Pit Stop will occur at 11:00 A.M. at the Star Market in Marshfield.

55 miles to East Bay Grille in Plymouth 173 Water Street Plymouth, MA 02360- 9:30A.M. -12:00P.M.

Lunch will be from 12:00 -1:00 P.M. at the East Bay Grille. Entrees range from $16.00 – $22.00

After lunch, a 1 hour ride and 29 miles to Country Whip Ice Cream Shop. We will lead cars to the Fireside Grille in Middleborough which is 12 miles and about 20 minutes from the ice cream shop. Another PIT Stop before heading home. The Fireside Grille is close to several main roads such Rt 495 and Rt 18.

Total Time Estimate: 9:15 am to 3:00 pm
Total Mileage for the Trip: 96 miles

“By signing up for this trip, you agree to comply with the Club By-Laws and policies that include personal health safety and safe driving”
https://massmiata.net/club-bylaws/

May 18, 2025 Cars & Coffee Miata Mania at Palmer Motorsports Park
2025-05-18 09:00 - 12:30
When: May 18, 2025
Where: Palmer Motorsports Park 58 West Ware Road, Palmer MA 01069
Cost $35.00 CASH ONLY payable at the gate.
Time: 9:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.
Space is limited, signup A.S.A.P.
Visit: http://palmermsp.com then click on ” CARS AND COFFEE” to register.

May 18, 2025 Palmer Cars & Coffee Photos
2025-05-18 08:00 - 17:00
Had 7 Cars

May 17, 2025 Saturday Lotus - Miata Run POSTPONED TO JUNE 7TH
2025-05-17 08:00 - 15:00
This event has been postponed to June 7th due to a rainy forecast.
May 17, 2025 Saturday Lotus – Miata Run
Please join us for the first ever joint run between the Massachusetts Miata Club and the New England Members of Lotus Ltd (NEMOLL). A delegation from the Mass Miata Club met up with the president of NEMOLL to arrange this gathering of sports car enthusiasts. Founded in 2012, NEMOLL is the local New England chapter of Lotus car owners, who do group drives and other social activities.

We will meet at The Bromfield School in Harvard MA around 8:15-8:30 A.M. Please note, the nearest service station is ~ 3 miles away. Make the short walk to pick up coffee at the quaint Harvard General Store and take the opportunity to meet each other and view each other’s cars. After a brief Driver’s Meeting, we will depart for our back roads scenic drive through Massachusetts and into New Hampshire. We will make a pit stop at the Milford Market Basket, and continue our drive to Peterborough NH for lunch at Coopershill, a traditional Irish pub with an authentic Irish brunch / lunch menu and a lively atmosphere.

After lunch, there will be an optional second leg of the trip, which will take us to Kimball Farm in Lancaster MA for ice cream.
Date: Saturday 17 May 2025
Start: 8:15 A.M. coffee for a 9:00 A.M. departure
Meet: The Bromfield School near Harvard General Store
Pit Stop: Market Basket Milford ~ 10:30
Lunch / Destination: Coopershill, Peterborough NH ~12:00
Ice Cream: Kimball Farm Lancaster ~14:15
Finish: ~15:00
Itinerary: Google / GPX / TomTom (68 miles / 136 mins)
Return itinerary: Google / GPX / TomTom (40 miles / 71 minutes)

To sign up, please fill out this brief form.

Trip is limited to 8 Miatas / 8 Lotus.

If you have an extra portable CB radio, please bring it to the drive to share with our OTM friends.

“By signing up for this trip, you agree to comply with the Club By-Laws and policies that include personal health safety and safe driving.”
https://massmiata.net/club-bylaws/

May 10, 2025 Saturday Summer Star Wildlife Sanctuary Event is Postponed
2025-05-10 09:30 - 15:00
Due to inclement weather, the event has been postponed.
Will rescheduled for a future date, To Be Determined.
May 10th @ 9:30 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.
Join us for a ride to the Summer Star Wildlife Sanctuary in Boylston MA. for a Picnic Lunch and a walk through their nature trails. There is a 1.5 mile loop and a much shorter loop through the woods. Or you can just choose to hang out at the Trailhead house and wait for us to return.
https://summerstarwildlife.wordpress.com/
We’ll start the adventure at the Lowe’s in Hudson 6 Highland Common E, Hudson, MA 01749
Meet at 9:30 AM (ish) Time needed to purchase your lunch and empty your tanks
Departing at 10:30 AM (sharp)
https://maps.app.goo.gl/ifa2MnCwKKdLiuwu5
You can bring your own picnic lunch, or purchase something at the nearby Panera Bread or Market Basket.
From there it’ll be a short ride through Hudson, Berlin, Clinton and into Boylston to the Summer Star Wildlife Sanctury. There we’ll visit their Tailhead house where they sometimes have art or other exhibits. We’ll have our picnic lunch there, either inside or out depending on the weather. And then there are walking trails through the woods, both short and long loops for those that wish to do that. Or you can just hang out at the Trailhead House and wait for us to return.

After that, we’ll depart and head out on another short ride to Rota Spring’s for ICE CREAM!

To sign up, contact Charly @ Charly.Busky@gmail.com
Trip is limited to 12 Miata’s.
“By signing up for this trip, you agree to comply with the Club By-Laws and policies that include personal health safety and safe driving.”
https://massmiata.net/club-bylaws/

May 4, 2025 Sunday Ice Cream Social
2025-05-04 14:00 - 16:00
Had 11 Cars 17 People
What could be better than going for a drive in our beloved Miata’s for an ice cream treat.
So let’s get together on May 4th to enjoy each others company and enjoy the day.

Meet at: Rota Springs 117 Chace Hill Rd, Sterling, MA 01564
Time: 2:00 P.M.

May 3, 2025 Saturday Mother's Day Spring Miata Event
2025-05-03 09:00 - 15:30
Had 11 Cars 16 People
Saturday, May 3, 2025
Email: Lisa Fitzgerald fitzy978@gmail.com

Email me with name(s) and cell;
And if you have a CB;

MOTHER’S DAY SPRING MIATA EVENT! ????
Bob & I will be leading the group. Due to a death in family, we will be unable to lead the group. Bob & Janet Baylis has graciously said they will lead the group for us.
Thanks to Bob & Janet.
Enjoy a relaxing and fun day of beautiful butterflies, dining and shopping.

Oliver’s Cafe opens at 8:00 A.M. for anyone that would like to have a coffee and breakfast.

Drivers Meeting 9:00 A.M.
Departing Oliver’s at 9:15 A.M. Sharp… Meet at Oliver’s Cafe by the Falls 44 Old Princeton Road Fitchburg, MA 01420.

10:45 A.M.…. Arrive at Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory, 281 Greenfield Rd., South Deerfield, MA. Relaxing walking tour of the butterflies, small wildlife, botanicals, small garden and ponds. A very therapeutic experience filled with color and beauty.

Cost: Adults: $16. Seniors: $14 Purchase tickets upon arrival

Departing Magic Wings at 12:15 P.M. for a 1/2 hour drive on curvy roads to Wolfie’s Restaurant.

1:00 P.M.… Lunch at Wolfies Restaurant, 52 South Main St., South Deerfield, MA 01373
Homestyle American fare is served at this quaint restaurant & bar with a warm neighborhood vibe. They will do separate checks.

OPTIONAL! – After lunch… on your own to Yankee Candle Village, 25 Greenfield Rd., South Deerfield, MA 01373 a 2 minute drive. A popular spot that offers all things Yankee Candle, festive items and all kinds of goodies! This is a treat for those who would like to top the day off with a fun shopping trip!

Trip is 75.3 miles and 2 hours driving time
GPX Tracks

Mothers Day 01

Mothers Day 02
PDF Turn by Turn Directions
Mothers Day Trip

Had 11 Cars and 16 people

“By signing up for this trip, you agree to comply with the Club By-Laws and policies that include personal health safety and safe driving.”

https://massmiata.net/club-bylaws/

May 3rd Mothers Day Miata Event Photos
2025-05-03 08:00 - 17:00
THORN BETWEEN THE ROSES!

PAUL’S LUNCH, DINNER AND BREAKFAST!

April 27, 2025 Sunday Spring Business Meeting RSVP by April 23rd
2025-04-27 11:00 - 14:00
Had 30 People
April 27, 2025 Sunday Spring Business Meeting
Lunch is provided by 495 Mazda and Sean needs an accurate headcount.
Please
RSVP by WEDNESDAY, April 23, 2025 to Lisa fitzy978@gmail.com
This meeting is coming up and Sean from 495 Mazda is known for pulling out all the stops for our members.
He has a lot of free items to take home with you.
He does a great job with the spread of food for our enjoyment.
Let’s show Sean that we are proud to have 495 Mazda as a club sponsor and have a great turnout.
The Miatas will be all out of storage by then, so get in your beloved sports car and drive to 495 Mazda.
Hope to see you there.
Had 30 people
2 people just attended
2 people NO SHOW

1 couple canceled due to being sick

April 19, 2025 Saturday Spring Fling 2025
2025-04-19 10:00 - 15:00
Had 11 Cars 19 People
Plus 2 Cars- NO shows
Trip is full!, a wait list is available
April 19, 2025
Our Miata hibernation is finally over. Please join us for the first run of the season, a scenic drive for lunch / brunch at the Bedford Village Inn & Grand Boutique Hotel.

We will meet at the Westford Regency Inn at 10:00 A.M. After a short Drivers Meeting, we will head north through the twisty back roads of Massachusetts into New Hampshire, along scenic byways both familiar and unfamiliar to the Club. After about an hour and a half of driving we arrive at our lunch destination: The Dining Room at the Bedford Village Inn.

The Bedford Village Inn is a highly regarded, elegant hotel and restaurant- country club attire would be appropriate. Allow about $20-30 for lunch (see menu), excluding drinks. After lunch, those interested can continue the scenic drive further north to one of New Hampshire’s most beloved ice cream shops, Richardson’s Farm in rustic Boscawen, NH (bring a cooler if you want to return home with an extra pint!). After ice cream, the trip concludes. It is a one hour return drive from Richardson’s Farm to I-495 in Massachusetts by direct non-scenic route.
Date: Saturday 19 April 2025
Start: 10:00 A.M. for a 10:15 A.M. Departure
Meet: Westford Regency, Westford MA
Lunch / Destination: Bedford Village Inn ~at Noon
Itinerary to lunch: Google / GPX / TomTom (52 miles / 106 minutes)
(Optional) Ice Cream: Richardson’s Farm, Boscawen NH ~2:30 P.M.
Itinerary to Ice Cream: Google / GPX / TomTom (44 miles / 76 minutes)
Finish: ~3:00 P.M.
To sign up, please fill out this brief form. Depending on the number of people who sign up, we may have enough to reserve a private dining room for lunch.
Trip is limited to 12 Miata’s.
“By signing up for this trip, you agree to comply with the Club By-Laws and policies that include personal health safety and safe driving.”
https://massmiata.net/club-bylaws/
Had 11 cars, 19 People
2 cars NO SHOW
6 Cars on a wait list

April 19, 2025 Spring Fling Photos
2025-04-19 08:00 - 17:00

April 5, 2025 Saturday Salem Cross Inn Fireplace Feast SOLD OUT!
2025-04-05 17:00 - 20:00
Had 12 people
April 5, 2025 Saturday Salem Cross Inn Fireplace Feast BUY YOUR TICKETS ASAP (They sell out fast) They are already sold out for December, January and February.

Join us for a evening out on a unique and festive Dinning Experience prepared on the Open Hearth of there Great Fieldstone Fireplace.
Where: Salem Cross Inn RTE 9 260 WEST MAIN STGREET WEST BROOKFIELD, MA 01585
Time: Arrive before 5:30 P.M.
Tickets are $89.00 per person (Non Refundable)
Buy Tickets ASAP (they sell out fast) to purchase tickets: http://www.salemcrossinn.com
Select Our Events – Then Dinning Events – Then Fireplace Feast – Scroll Down, Buy Tickets – Select Date and Time (5:30 P.M.)
Enjoy Early American Fare
SAVORIES | Salem Cross Inn’s famous cheese spread and a glass of mulled wine or cider to help take the chill off after your horsedrawn wagon or sleigh ride (weather permitting). CHOWDER OF THE SEA | Straight from the cauldron. 1700 FIREPLACE PRIME RIB | Cooked to perfection using our c.17oo Roasting Jack FRESH FROM THE OVEN | Homemade rolls and muffins FROM THE KEEPING CELLAR | Herbed roasted potatoes and fresh butternut squash NEW ENGLAND’S BEST APPLE PIE | With a dollop of fresh whipped cream

Hope to hear from many of you. It will be a great night out. The facility is beautiful and the food is great as well.

March 29, 2025 Saturday Dinner and a Movie RSVP by March 20th
2025-03-29 13:30 - 17:00
Had 20 people
Event: Dinner and a Movie
When: Saturday March 29, 2025
Location: Showcase Cinema, Patriot Place Foxboro, MA
Time: 1:40 P.M. Showing
Contact: Les Barton
Cbmiata@verizon.net
(508) 725-9045
Tired of being locked in the house and missing your Mass Miata friends? Then join us for a movie followed by a meal at the Saga Hibachi Steakhouse.
This year’s movie selection will be “The Penguin Lessons” It is inspired by the true story of a disillusioned Englishman who went to work in a school in Argentina in 1976. Expecting an easy ride, Tom discovers a divided nation and a class of unteachable students. However, after he rescues a penguin from an oil-slicked beach, his life is turned upside-down.
After the movie we will take a stroll down Patriot Place for a meal at the Saga Hibachi Steakhouse. If you have joined us here in the past you know what a good and entertaining place this is for a group. A meal and a show.
Saga Hibachi Steakhouse & Sushi Bar | Order Online | Foxborough, MA http://sagahibachisteakhousema.com)
Hope you plan on joining us.

March 23, 2025 Middlesex Concert Band 50th Anniversary
2025-03-23 15:00 - 16:30
Had 13 People

March 23, 2025 3:00 P.M. – 4:30 P.M. Galvin Middle School, 525 Main Street, Wakefield, MA.
Our club member Jack Austin plays in the band.

Free to the publick.

Join them for a milestone event as the Middlesex Concert Band marks its 50th Anniversary with a special concert celebrating five decades of music and community. The evening will feature the premiere of a brand-new composition by composer Erika Svanoe, written specifically to commemorate this occasion.
This once-in-a-lifetime performance will also include other special surprises, making it a memorable night for our audience and musicians alike. Be part of this historic celebration and share in the joy, pride, and legacy of the Middlesex Concert Band. We can’t wait to see you there!
https://www.mcbconcertband.org/tc-events/spring-concert-2025/

March 23, 2025 Sunday Ice Cream Social
2025-03-23 14:00 - 16:00
7 Cars 12 people

The first day of Spring is on Thursday March 20th
Let’s celebrate Spring on March 23rd at Rota Spring enjoying each others company and of course eating ice cream.
Meet at: Rota Springs 117 Chace Hill Rd, Sterling, MA 01564
Time: 2:00 P.M.

March 19, 2025 Wednesday Luncheon Stoneforge Tavern RSVP by 3/17/2025
2025-03-19 12:00 - 15:00
Event: Club Mid-week Luncheon
When: Wednesday March 19, 2025
Location: Stoneforge Tavern
Time: 12:00 pm
Contact: Les Barton
Cbmiata@verizon.net
Join us for the first mid-week luncheon of the year. Let’s get together for a meal, some conversation, and laughs. The restaurant has agreed to do separate checks.
The Stoneforge is located in front of the Walmart at:
90 Paramount Dr
Raynham, MA 02767
Please let me know if you plan on attending by Monday March 17th.
Look forward to seeing you then.

February 23, 2025 Sunday Gilbert & Sullivan (Ruddigore) RSVP by February 19th
2025-02-23 13:30 - 20:00
Had 10 people
Sunday February 23, 2025 concert 1:30 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Join Bob and Me for an afternoon show and dinner.

TICKETS:
Ticket are now available to purchase.
$45 true cost option
$30 regular adult
$25 student/seniors
$20 supported
To purchase tickets:
https://sudburysavoyards.org/ruddigore-2025/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1ykCXc3An3anjQgbG4nls935ScAVtN97kLcnEZUtd-bW1LD5MNLpnbzDE_aem_wl1jxBuh_YYZhu6NOv9ayA
SYNOPSIS
“Ruddigore, or The Witch’s Curse” was the 10th collaboration between Gilbert and Sullivan. The operetta is a parody of the stock melodrama — the villain who carries off the maiden; the priggishly good-mannered poor-but-virtuous-heroine; the hero in disguise, and his faithful old retainer who dreams of their former glory days; the snake in the grass who claims to be following his heart; the wild, mad girl; the swagger of fire-eating patriotism; ghosts coming to life to enforce a curse; and so forth. But as one critic noted, Gilbert turns the moral absolutes of melodrama upside down: Good becomes bad, bad becomes good, and heroes take the easy way out. The Baronets of Ruddigore are cursed. Anyone who succeeds to the title has to commit a crime every day — or perish in inconceivable agony. Robin Oakapple, a young farmer, loves Rose Maybud, but both are too shy to tell the other. But Robin has a secret. He is really Sir Ruthven Murgatroyd, the rightful Baronet of Ruddigore, in disguise. His younger brother, Despard, believing Ruthven to be dead, has assumed the title. Robin’s foster brother, Richard, seeking Rose for himself, tells Despard of Robin’s deception, and Robin is forced to accept his true position, losing Rose to Richard in the process. Now the Baronet of Ruddigore, Robin is confronted by the ghosts of his ancestors who step from their picture frames in the gallery of Ruddigore Castle to confront him for failing to conscientiously commit his daily crime. Robin eventually finds a way of satisfying his ancestors demands whilst continuing to live a blameless life.
Dinner:
Evviva Trattoria Maynard 5 Digital Way, Maynard, MA 01754
If you would like to join us for dinner after the show, please RSVP to me before February 19, 2025 so I can give a final head count to the restaurant.
bgauvin@charter.net

February 2, 2025 Riverside Renaissance Swing Band
2025-02-02 16:00 - 18:00
Had 14 people
Our club member Jack Austin will be playing in the concert

A CONCERT
“A JOURNEY THROUGH TIME”
18 JAZZ MUSICIANS PARTNERNING WITH
FIRST CHURCH SWAMPSCOTT
40 Monument Ave.
SUNDAY February 2nd
At 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M.
TO BENEFIT:
CALIFORNIA WILDFIRES 2025
A FUND THOUGH THE NATIONAL UCC
100 % OF THE FUNDS GO TO THE FIR VICTIMS
SUGGESTED DONATIONS $20.00

January 11, 2025 Saturday MMC Annual Holiday Party booking is now available
2025-01-11 18:00 - 22:00
The Mass Miata Holiday Party will be on Saturday January 11, 2025 and will be held at The Inn at East Hill Farms in Troy, NH for a two night stay. If you are unable to stay two nights, let me know. There maybe an option for a one night stay.
Theme: Crazy Slippers

or Crazy Slippers with Jammies.

There are a lot of crazy slippers out there with matching pajamas.
Call (603) 242-6495 to book any room you would like to stay in if available and tell them you are from the Mass Miata Club. Room deposit is due at the time of booking. $100.00 for the weekend. Final payment is due at check out. Gratuity is due at checkout. Gratuities accepted by cash or check. THEY CANNOT BE PUT ON A CREDIT CARD. 15 % of your stay is appreciated.
Once you have made your room reservation, please email me to let me know you are booked, what room you have booked, whether you are arriving to have Friday lunch or arriving for Friday dinner and your cell number. activities@massmiata.net
Friday lunch is served NOON to 1:00 P.M., Friday dinner is served 6:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M.
Visit their web site www.east-hill-farm.com to check out what room you would like to stay in if available.

Room rate is per person and includes 6 meals for a two night stay home cooked/family style (all you can eat) for example: if you arrive for lunch on Friday (served noon to 1:00 P.M.) then you would have breakfast on Sunday morning before departing. If you choose to arrive in time for dinner on Friday night , then you would have breakfast and lunch on Sunday morning. They provide fresh fruit, homemade cookies, coffee, tea and hot chocolate between meals. They do not have a bar, but every guest is welcomed to bring their own booze with them. They do have ice, cork screws and glasses and every room has a mini fridge.
Friday night after dinner they will have entertainment (BINGO last time we were there), game with prizes from the gift shop. Friday dinner is served 6:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M.
Saturday After Lunch: Meet in the dinning hall to play games.
Bring your favorite game, chess and cards. You can bring alcohol into the hall.
There will an optional Enhanced Lottery Ticket Game this year. If you want to participate, Each person should BRING (1) $5.00 and (1) $10.00 scratch ticket. DO NOT WRAP THEM. Rules will be told at the inn.
Saturday there will be a cocktail party at 5:30 P.M. and they will have unlimited Manhattan’s and Rum Punch with appetizers.
Saturday dinner is served at 6:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. After dinner they will have entertainment (magician last time we were there)
They have an indoor pool, hot tub, sauna and a gift shop. They also have a barnyard filled with animals (horses, pigs, cows, bunnies, chickens, goats and others) You can have fun daily collecting your own eggs to be brought home or they will cook them for you. Pick up your egg carton at the office. They bake homemade bread everyday and is served at dinner. (smells and taste fantastic). The bread can be ordered at the office and picked up on your departure day.
They have scheduled activities throughout the day that are included in your stay:
Sample of activities subject to change. Pony Grooming, trails for hiking, (one is a short walk down the street and follows a river where the ice freezes over the rock) fantastic views. (if anyone would be interested in this trail, let me know and we can take you there (worth the walk), pat the bunnies, milking in the barn, needle felting, meet at the campfire to make s’mores, bread making, candle making, butter making experience, ping pong tables, game room and shuffle board (outside), sledding (must use their round saucers) and snowshoeing.
Rates do not include: Ice skate rentals $2.00 per day, massage and reflexology $45-70.00
Breakfast Saturday and Sunday 8:00 A.M. to 9:00 A.M.
Lunch Saturday and Sunday Noon to 1:00 P.M.
If you arrived on Friday for lunch, then you will only have breakfast on Sunday.
If arriving for lunch on Friday, last time we arrived around 10:45 A.M. and was able to get into our room.
Check in anytime but they cannot guarantee your room until 3:00 P.M.
Sunday Check out is at 10:00 A.M. but if you arrived for Friday dinner you will have breakfast and lunch at noon, so after breakfast, go for a swim (bring your own towels), soak in the hot tub, go for a walk, pet the farm animals, collect eggs or just hang around and chat.
Once you arrived and parked your car, there is no need to get back into your car until you depart to go home.
Now for the cancellation policy:
Cancel within 21 days of your arrival date you will get your deposit back minus $25.00
If you cancel your reservation, deposits are refundable minus a $25.00 service charge with a three-week notice. If you shorten or cancel your reservation with less than a three-week notice, your deposit is forfeited with no exceptions.

December 15, 2024 Sunday Middlesex Concert Band
2024-12-15 15:00 - 17:00
Holiday Concert
Admission is free

December 15, 2024 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Galvin Middle School Auditorium
525 Main Street
Wakefield, MA
Our club member Jack Austin is the Principle Trombonist with the band. Always a good concert to attend.
Join the Middlesex Concert Band for its annual Holiday Concert. We will perform many memorable pieces, such as The Night Before Christmas (with narration), Jesu Joy of Mans Desiring, Minor Alterations (a whimsical piece filled with memorable Christmas tunes, set in a minor key), as well as others.
If anyone would like to ORGANIZE a luncheon before the concert, email Brenda at bgauvin@charter.net and I will add the details to this post.
Last year we ate lunch at
110 Grill 373 Washington Street Woburn, MA 01801

December 5, 2024 Lunch at Salem Cross & Bright Lights at Forest Park Trip is Now Full
2024-12-05 12:30 - 19:30
Trip is now full!
December 5, 2024 Thursday Luncheon at Salem Cross & Bright Lights at Forest Park
RSVP ASAP!
Join Bob & Janet Baylis on this Trip
Payment must be received by November 21, 2024
Cost is $113.00 per person.
Make check payable to Fitchburg Senior Center
Mail check to: Bob Baylis 37 Acorn Ave Fitchburg, MA 01420
For reservations: Call Bob Baylis (978) 660-0146 to let him know you are going, then mail the check ASAP.
Be sure to let Bob know what you want to eat.
Meet at Twin City Plaza (parking lot across from Burger King) 140 Whalon Street Fitzburg, MA 01420
Bus departs at 1:00 P.M. sharp.
Enjoy a delicious lunch at The Salem Cross Inn
Choose between Old Fashion Chicken Pie served on a Buttermilk Biscuit or Baked Haddock. Your meal begins soup du jour. Entrees served with vegetable, potato, homemade rolls and muffins, tea/coffee and dessert.

Then end the day at Bright Nights at Forest Park, a lighting spectacle that features time and color coordinated lighting exhibits. Trees and sculptures are decorated to look like various scenes and characters, including many from the works of Springfield native Dr. Seuss. Many scenes are animated, others are simply decorated. One of the spectacles most elaborate exhibits is a replica of Everett Barney’s mansion. Passengers will travel by bus on this 3 mile long meandering path through the park to see the displays. Each year Bright Nights changes and becomes more elaborate. Upon arrival, one of Bright Nights friendly staff greats every bus with a warm welcome, program books and a CD of holiday music to enhance the tour. It is surely something that you will never forget. Return 7:30 P.M. at Twin City Plaza.

December 1, 2024 Sunday Grand Prix Watch Party
2024-12-01 09:30 - 13:00
Please join us for a Watch Party to view the Qatar Grand Prix live at the F1 Arcade in Boston. The F1 Arcade is the premier destination for all fans of Formula One motorsport, and features excellent multi-player full motion racing simulators where you can test your skills against other Club members on the F1 tracks, along with a bar and restaurant.

We will travel independently, arriving at the F1 Arcade in Boston’s Seaport district around 9:45am. Please note that on a Sunday morning, there is some chance of free on street parking nearby, but this is not guaranteed. For those preferring to avoid driving in Boston, you can also park at your favorite MBTA station and take the T. Doors open at 10am. The cost is $40 per person – this includes admission to the watch party, and full use of the driving sims. Food and drink are extra; there is a nice brunch / lunch menu, and alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.

Destination: F1 Arcade, 87 Pier 4 Blvd., Boston, MA 02210
Cost: $40/person
Date: Sunday 1 December 2024
Arrive: 9:45 A.M.
Doors open: 10:00 A.M.
Race start: 11:00 A.M.
Finish: ~1:00 P.M.
To sign up for this event, please fill out this form.
Filling out the form does NOT guarantee admission to the Watch Party. Tickets are not yet available. Once they go on sale, you will get a reminder email to purchase your own ticket online. These events have been known to sell out.

December 1, 2024 Grand Prix Watch Party Photos
2024-12-01 08:00 - 17:00
Video
https://www.facebook.com/713998101/videos/pcb.8735060299940468/1658926938300404

November 16, 2024 Planning Meeting RSVP by November 13th
2024-11-16 10:30 - 13:00
Our meeting spot has changed. Al Meola has hosted our planning meeting at his place of work for many many years. He is now partially retired and is involved with his grandchildren on the weekends.
The planning meeting for our 2025 driving season will be on Saturday November 16th, 2024 at North End Mazda 747 Chase Rd, Lunenburg, MA 01462 this year.
The meeting will start at 10:30 A.M. sharp!
North End Mazda will be proving our lunch so please let me know you are attending the meeting before November 13th, 24
Email Brenda activities@massmiata.net
Start thinking about what you will do for the club next year.
Bring your thoughts, ideas and trip ideas with you on November 16th
Plan a luncheon, plan a drive to your favorite restaurant for dinner, plan a drive to your favorite ice cream stand, re-use the saved drives from the members only section under Routes (there are a lot of ideas there with turn by turn directions and some have GPX track too), etc.

November 10, 2024 Pre-Hibernation Run RSVP before October 25, 2024
2024-11-10 09:00 - 14:00
Had 21 cars and 47 people
Join Bob & Me on the last scheduled club trip for the 2024 driving season.
As always, crazy hats are encouraged, but not mandatory.
November 10, 2024
Meet at: Home Depot 99 Sutton Ave, Oxford, MA 01540
Drivers Meeting at 9:25 A.M
Group one departs at 9:35 A.M.
Group two departs at 9:40 A.M.
Group three departs at 9:45 A.M.
Contact: Brenda at bgauvin@charter.net
When you sign up, please give me your cell number, how many people and their names, if you have a cb radio or not, if you are new member and if you are willing to be a lead or tail car.
Need a minimum of 25 people or the trip will be canceled.
(If you do not want to drive to Home Depot, you can meet us at The Publick House for 11:00 A.M. I would still need to know you will be joining us before October 25th. Please put your check in the mail once you let me know you are coming.
There is no limit to the trip, all are welcomed providing I can get help.
I will need volunteers: To lead and tail other groups.
Brunch Buffet is $43.00 per person which includes tax and gratuity and is payable in advance.
Check is due when you sign up.
If you should need to cancel, there will be no refunds after October 29, 2024
Make check payable to Brenda Gauvin
Mail to Brenda Gauvin PO BOX 104 Sutton, MA 01590
We will drive 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours to the Publick House 277 Main St, Sturbridge, MA 01566 for our 11:00 A.M. brunch reservation.

Brunch Menu:
Starters
House-Made Pecan Sweet Rolls,
Mini Muffins & Coffee Cake with Butter
Fresh Fruits, Melon & Berries
Scrambled Eggs
Bacon & Sausage Links
Breakfast Potatoes
Publick House Salad with Mixed Greens, Cucumbers,
Tomatoes, Carrots, Red Onion
Spinach Salad with Dried Cranberries, Candied Pecans &
Crumbled Goat Cheese
Eggs Benedict
Luncheon Entrées
Beef Burgundy with Mushrooms & Red Wine Sauce,
served over Egg Noodles
Beverages
Orange & Cranberry Juices
Regular & Decaffeinated Coffee & Assorted Hot Tea
Trip is rain or shine.
“By signing up for this trip, you agree to comply with the Club By-Laws and policies that include personal health safety and safe driving”
https://massmiata.net/club-bylaws/

November 10, 2024 Pre-Hibernation Run Video
2024-11-10 08:00 - 17:00
Ken’s Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HqS-NXCSqnc
180 degrees rear view film 10 min long of the Pre hibernation ride
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NE3iu5MW9AM

Mark’s Video
https://www.facebook.com/713998101/videos/575165281565687?idorvanity=430301967083051

November 10, 2024 Pre-Hibernation Run Photos
2024-11-10 08:00 - 17:00
Our President Charly and wife Vickie

Activities Director Brenda Poop hat from Uranus

Dick Ken

Jane Mark & Matthew

Merchandising Ellen & Mike

Tim & Mitch Terry, Linda and Janet

Sue and Ellen Jean

Faith Dave SR., Gabriel, Dave JR. and Michelle

Brenda and Gabriel

Laura, Bob, Faith, Doug
Back Row: Dave & Michelle Sue and Ellen
Bac
Ellen, Sue and Jane

Bob and Laura

Janet R and Ken

Matthew, Mark, Moses, Thomas and Greg

Mark

Pictures taken by Charly
https://photos.app.goo.gl/NvC1JhQWURfY8Hau6

November 2, 2024 Saturday Winter Business Meeting RSVP by October 23, 2024
2024-11-02 11:00 - 14:00
This is the last business meeting for our calendar year 2024
11:00 A.M. General meeting
Ira Mazda 420 Providence Hwy (rte. 1) Westwood, MA 02090
Come earlier for coffee and donuts.
Ira Mazda will be providing our lunch so please RSVP to pat.tarantino5@gmail.com
or 508-989-6764 so that she can give them an accurate head count.
RSVP by Wednesday October 23, 2024
Mass Miata Club – Special Bylaw Changes Meeting
IRA Mazda – Saturday November 2nd, 2024 at 11 AM
420 Providence Highway, Westwood, MA 02090
Hello Mass Miata Club Members,
We have noticed some discrepancies in the Mass Miata Club Bylaws that we want to address to bring them more in-line with the actual operational aspects of the club. And, you can always find the Club’s current Bylaws here on the website: https://massmiata.net/club-bylaws/
The proposed changes are:

The location of the Official Mailing address of the club to include the use of a Commercial Mailing address or the Home mailing address of the current Club Secretary.

The references to “monthly meeting(s)” to be replaced with “Club Meeting(s)”

Click on the link https://massmiata.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Proposed-Amendment-to-MMC-By-Laws-17-Oct-2024.pdf to view the document for the current Bylaw sections wording as well as markup indicating the proposed changes. Please review and send any comments or questions to president@massmiata.net.
We plan to hold a Special Meeting at 11:00 A.M. before the November Business Meeting on Nov 2nd at Ira Mazda to discuss and then vote on these changes.

Regards,
Charly Busky
President Mass Miata Club

November 1, 2024 Friday Halloween at the Farm
2024-11-01 17:45 - 20:00
Halloween at the Farm
November 1, 2024
Please join us for a twilight run to Lull Farm for their annual Pumpkin Lighting Festival. We will meet at the Mobil station in Lancaster MA around sunset. From there we will take a short back road drive to Lull Farm in Hollis NH. Upon arrival, you will have the opportunity to tour the hundreds of hand carved Jack O’ Lanterns on display, and sample the locally made apple cider and cider doughnuts.

Date: Friday 1 November 2024
Time: Marshal 5:45 P.M. for 6:00 P.M. departure
Start: Mobil Lancaster
Destination: Lull Farm, 60 Broad Street, Hollis NH
Arrival: 7:15 P.M.
Finish: 8:00 P.M.

Itinerary
Google / GPX / TomTom
24 miles / 56 minutes

To sign up, please fill out this brief form.
Trip is limited to 10 cars.

Please note – in case of inclement weather, the trip may be rescheduled or cancelled.

“By signing up for this trip, you agree to comply with the Club By-Laws and policies that include personal health safety and safe driving”

https://massmiata.net/club-bylaws/

Halloween at the Farm November 1, 2024 PHOTOS
2024-11-01 08:00 - 17:00

October 30, 2024 Wednesday Luncheon RSVP before October 27th
2024-10-30 13:00 - 15:00
Join Bob and me for a couple of hours for lunch.
Good food, service and socializing with Miata friends
Lunch at: The Old Grist Mill Tavern 390 Fall River Ave. Seekonk, MA 02771
Time: 1:00 P.M.
Space is limited to 24 people per the restaurant.
Separate checks has been approved.
To sign up, email Brenda bgauvin@charter.net
Please give me you cell # when you sign up, how many people and there names.

October 27, 2024 Sunday Coffee, Cars and Bikes
2024-10-27 09:30 - 12:30
Smokestack Roasters
Sunday October 27th
( Rain Date Sunday November 3rd
TRUNK OR TREAT
Costumes encouraged for Guests & Kids
Decorate your car and trunk for Halloween.
Bring candy to hand out to kids from your trunk
9:30 A.M. – 12:30 P.M. Bikes & Cars Welcome
Spooky Story time for the kids 12:00 Noon

Smokestack Roasters 39 Mass Ave Lunenburg MA
This is a free event
Any questions, contact Ken CavemanBBQ@outlook.com

October 27, 2024 Trunk or Treat Photos
2024-10-27 08:00 - 17:00

October 21-24, 2024 Monday to Thursday Vermont Trip
2024-10-21 02:00 - 17:00
October 21-24, 2024 Monday to Thursday Vermont Trip
TRIP IS FULL!
Join Bob and me on our three night Vermont Trip to West Dover, VT area
We will have GPX tracks and printed directions.
Groups will be assigned.
Email bgauvin@charter.net once you have booked your room. Let me your cell number and your room number when you email me

We will be once again staying at the Kitzhof Inn Route 100 West Dover, VT 05356
If you joined us in 2022, You will not be seeing Simon, he has sold the inn and has moved back to UK. The new owners are Andrew and Erin. Very nice couple
Although we will be staying at the same place, things will be different. Except for Wednesday lunch and our group meal, everyone will be on their own for lunches. There will be a list of restaurants in the area. The restaurants cannot accommodate the crowd we would have with all 22 rooms booked.
To make your room reservation call (802) 464-8310 and tell them you are with the Mass Miata Club. A credit card is needed to hold your room. Payment will be due at the time of check-in. Best time to call is between 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.

Double Occupancy $544.00 includes tax (Group Rate)
Single Occupancy $445.00 includes tax (Group Rate)
Rate includes 3 nights accommodations, breakfast each morning, and 1 evening meal.
Rates DO NOT INCLUDE housekeeping and dining gratuity.
To qualify for GROUP prices, we must have 10 rooms booked and/or 20 people or more. If the final booking falls below this amount, then standard room rate will apply to each individual booking.
The inn is a NO SMOKING and NO PETS facility
The inn has a nice dinning area, outdoor fire pit and a lounge with a B.Y.O.B bar and a frig to keep your favorite beverages cold!

This is a rain or shine event.

Signup deadline with the inn will be September 1, 2024
This is a group event booking and the facility would appreciate no cancellations.
This will be 3 days of driving around on Vermont’s twisty, curvy, scenic back roads with some stops along the way.
Meet at: TBD
Meet time: TBD
Meeting information will be emailed to the people who have booked there rooms along with the GPX track, directions and what the day by date activities will be.
“By signing up for this trip, you agree to comply with the Club By-Laws and policies that include personal health safety and safe driving”

https://massmiata.net/club-bylaws/

October 21st, 2024 VT Trip Photos
2024-10-21 00:00 - 2024-10-24 00:00
Kitzhnof Inn October 21st, 2024

Our October pin up!

The Bar Area

Jim our recently retired member.

On our way to Mount Equinox October 22, 2024

Top of Mount Equinox

Manchester Center, VT For Lunch October 22nd, 2024

October 23rd, 2024 our trip to the Vermont Country Store Rockingham, VT

Our group dinner at the inn. Our last night together. October 23rd, 2024

October 24th, 2024 Departure Day for home.

October 19, 2024 Reprise of Charly's Cows, Brews, Mountain Views Run
2024-10-19 09:30 - 14:00
October 19, 2024 Reprise of Charly’s Cows, Brews, Mountain Views Run
Saturday, October 19th, 2024
9:30 AM – 2:00 PM

The trip will be limited to 10 cars
Join us on Saturday, October 18, 2024 9:30 A.M. at the Lowe’s in Hudson Mass for a fun ride through various central Mass locations over some nice curvy and scenic roads.
We’ll stop at the top of Mt Wachusett to take in the Mt Views, If the weather is nice and clear, we might be able to see Boston from the top. Be sure to bring your Mass State Parks pass for admission or pay $5.00 (MA resident) or $20.00 (Non-MA resident) at the gate if they’re checking cars.
https://www.mass.gov/locations/wachusett-mountain-state-reservation
From there, we’ll drive south and west through several western central Mass towns, eventually arriving at Stone Cow Brewery, Farm Stand, Ice Cream and BBQ in Barre. We’ll spend time there relaxing, taking in the beautiful scenery and vistas, have a BBQ lunch, sampling and/or buying their Farm brewed beer, enjoying the fresh ice cream made from their own cows and also shopping in the farm stand.
https://www.stonecowbrewery.com
One note, the Outside BBQ is done for the season but the indoor kitchen will be open for food.

After that, you’re free to head on out on your own.
To sign up, fill out the form.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe6GNq55iFujaGXEU0qNqHYnRBBpkrSlfbiw-7EzS1UN8dfsA/viewform?usp=sf_link
Trip is 65 miles
“By signing up for this trip, you agree to comply with the Club By-Laws and policies that include personal health safety and safe driving”
https://massmiata.net/club-bylaws/

October 19, 2024 Reprise Cows & Brews Photos
2024-10-19 08:00 - 17:00

October 13, 2024 Sunday Apple Pie Festival RSVP by October 5th
2024-10-13 09:30 - 14:00
Join Dave & Marlene on a Sunday morning drive to the Vermont Apple Pie Festival.
He is looking for volunteers to lead and chase
No car limit providing he can get volunteers to help out.
No volunteers, trip will be limited to 12 cars.
Meet at the Market Basket 147 Tower Road, Athol, MA 01331
Meet at 9:30 A.M.
Driver’s meeting at 9:45 A.M.
First group off by 10:00 A.M.
To sign up email: dhatch6354@aol.com
Please indicate if you can volunteer. If you have a CB radio and provide a cellphone number.
“By signing up for this trip, you agree to comply with the Club By-Laws and policies that include personal health safety and safe driving”
https://massmiata.net/club-bylaws/

October 13, 2024 Apple Pie Festival Photos
2024-10-13 08:00 - 17:00

October 6, 2024 Sunday New Hampshire Fall Foliage Trip, trip is full, a wait list is available
2024-10-06 08:45 - 15:00
Trip is full, if you want to be on the wait list, fill out the form.
New Hampshire Foliage Tour 2024
October 6, 2024
Please join us for a foliage tour through southern New Hampshire. We will meet at the Walmart in Lunenburg MA at 8:45 A.M. for a 9:15 A.M. departure. From there we will take an extended scenic drive northwards towards Hillsborough NH.

After a rest stop, we head back southwards along the twisty roads, towards our lunch destination: Waterhouse Restaurant in Peterborough, NH, featuring patio dining alongside the Nubanusit River. After lunch, we will make the short drive to nearby Miller State Park. We will take the winding autoroute up the summit of Pack Monadnock in first gear. The mountain affords spectacular vistas of the surrounding countryside, as far away as Boston on a clear day. We finish with ice cream at the peak.

Start: Walmart Lunenburg MA 8:45 A.M. for 9:15 A.M. departure
Pit Stop: Shaws Hillsborough ~11:00 A.M. -11:15 A.M.
Lunch: Waterhouse Restaurant 12:30 P.M.
Destination: Pack Monadnock 14:00 P.M.
Finish: 15:00 P.M.
Itinerary: Google / GPX / TomTom (112 miles / 195 minutes)
Trip is limited to 12 Miatas. To sign up, please fill out this form.

“By signing up for this trip, you agree to comply with the Club By-Laws and policies that include personal health safety and safe driving.”

October 6, 2024 NH Foliage Trip Photos
2024-10-06 08:00 - 17:00
Meeting Spot Walmart Lunenburg

Scenery while driving

In the parking lot at Waterhouse Restaurant

Pack Monadnock Mountain

September 22, 2024 Sunday Mass Miata Club meets up with Northeast Miata Club RSVP by September 18th
2024-09-22 12:30 - 16:00
Meeting spot change!
George’s Surf and Turf closed on September 13th for the season.
New meeting spot: The Beef Barn 200 Industrial Drive, North Smithfield, RI 02896
Meeting Time: 12:30 P.M. for lunch.
Join the Mass Miata Club and the Northeast Miata Club on a drive.
The Northeast Miata Club is a newly formed club established this year. We met some of the members at our annual Miata’s at the Museum.
After lunch we will drive 1 1/2 to The Ice Cream Machine 4288 Diamond Hill Rd, Cumberland, RI 02864 on some nice curvy roads.
They do not have public restrooms!
We would like to give the Northeast Miata Club a great driving experience with us, so Please get involved and help us out.
We will need several volunteers to lead and tail groups.
When you sign up to attend, please give me your cell number, whether you are a new member or not, if you have a CB radio and if you are willing to be a lead or tail.
We will have GPX tracks and turn by turn directions.
To sign up email Brenda bgauvin@charter.net
Please RSVP by September 18, 2024
“By signing up for this trip, you agree to comply with the Club By-Laws and policies that include personal health safety and safe driving”
https://massmiata.net/club-bylaws/

September 22, 2024 Mass Miata/Northeast Miata Club Photos
2024-09-22 08:00 - 17:00
Meeting spot & Lunch at The Beef Barn in Smithfield, RI

September 21, 2024 Saturday Wayside Inn Drive
2024-09-21 10:00 - 14:00
Trip is full, a wait list is available.
Historic Longfellow’s’ Wayside Inn Drive
When: 21 Sep 2024 (Rain or Shine)
Where to meet: Home Depot – 99 Sutton Avenue, Oxford MA 01540
Drivers Meet: 10:00 AM
Departure Time: 10:15 AM
Space is Limited to: 8 Cars
To sign up – Email Allen: TTLNow2@gmail.com
Please give me your cell number when you sign up. A volunteer is needed to be a tail car.

Join us for a fun 44 mile ride from Oxford MA to the historic Wayside Inn on the Old Boston Post Road in Sudbury MA. The route uses winding back roads chosen especially because of their suitability for Miata driving.
After the 90 minute ride, we will luncheon at the inn made famous by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s “Tales of a Wayside Inn”. The Inn, built in 1716 is the oldest operating inn in the country, and is picturesquely situated on over 100 acres of farm and forest land.
We have reserved “the old kitchen”, a charming private dining room. Club participants will order separately off the menu, and they have a full liquor license as well.

“By signing up for this trip, you agree to comply with the Club By-Laws and policies that include personal health safety and safe driving”
https://massmiata.net/club-bylaws/

September 18, 2024 Wednesday Luncheon Palmer River Grill RSVP by September 14, 2024
2024-09-18 13:00 - 15:00
September 18, 2024 Wednesday Luncheon Palmer River Grill
Join Bob and Me at the Palmer River Grill 382 Market St, Warren, RI 02885 for 1:00 P.M.
Please RSVP by Saturday September 14, 2024 so I can give the restaurant a final head count.
The restaurant has great reviews and plenty of parking.
Email Brenda to let her know you are coming bgauvin@charter.net

September 15, 2024 Sunday Pickity Place
2024-09-15 10:45 - 16:00
Join Lisa Fitzgerald & Me on her first trip idea. Bob & I will be planning the route and leading the drive. Lisa is in charge of contacting the restaurant, collecting the money and she is the person you will contact to sign up for the trip.

Since 1786 our quaint little red cottage has graced the hills of southern New Hampshire, seemingly untouched by time. The enchanting cottage was chosen by Elizabeth Orton Jones as the model for her illustrations in Little Red Riding Hood (Little Golden Books, 1948). Today it is a mecca for gardeners, foodies and anyone looking for inspiration and relaxation.
You will still find our hilltop hideaway at the end of the winding dirt road. Lighten your spirit as you step out of your world and into ours.
Space is limited to 10 car max. A tail car will be needed.

When you sign up, give Lisa the names in your party, your cell number and whether you have a CB radio or not.
To sign up contact Lisa: l.fitzgerald@cbrealty.com
Remit payment made payable to Lisa Fitzgerald and mail to 43 Primrose Circle Tewksbury, MA 01876
Meal cost is $42.34 per person and is non refundable after August 25, 2024 Payment is due once you sign up.
5 course meal, non alcoholic beverage, tax and gratuity
Septembers menu is: Dip ~ Thai Curry, Soup ~ Toasted corn chowder, Salad ~ Mediterranean couscous, Bread ~ Rosemary focaccia, Entree ~ Cajun chicken with peach salsa or — Entree ~ Summer harvest casserole, Dessert ~ Lemon blueberry cupcake with lavender lemonade frosting

We will arrive around 1:00 P.M. to walk around the grounds, shop in their shop, and use the rest rooms.
Our lunch seating will be at 2:00 P.M.
Meeting Place: Boxborough Regency Hotel and Conference Center 242 Adams Pl, Boxborough, MA 01719
Drivers Meeting Time: 11:00 A.M.
Departure Time: 11:15 A.M.
Trip is 1 hour and 38 minutes and 46 miles long
Turn by Turn Directions and GPX track will be emailed to attendees.
“By signing up for this trip, you agree to comply with the Club By-Laws and policies that include personal health safety and safe driving”
https://massmiata.net/club-bylaws/

September 15, 2024 Pickity Place Photos
2024-09-15 08:00 - 17:00

September 14, 2024 Saturday Cows, Brews, BBQ and Mtn. Views
2024-09-14 09:30 - 14:00
Cows, Brews, BBQ and MT. Views
Saturday, September 14th, 2024
9:30 AM – 2:00 PM

The trip will be limited to 12 cars with 3 spots being held for new members! Or maybe 2 groups of 12 if needed and we have additional leads and tails.
Join us on Saturday, September 14th, 2024 9:30 A.M. at the Lowe’s in Hudson Mass for a fun ride through various central Mass locations over some nice curvy and scenic roads.
We’ll stop at the top of Mt Wachusett to take in the Mt Views, If the weather is nice and clear, we might be able to see Boston from the top. Be sure to bring your Mass State Parks pass for admission or pay $5.00 (MA resident) or $20.00 (Non-MA resident) at the gate if they’re checking cars.
https://www.mass.gov/locations/wachusett-mountain-state-reservation
From there, we’ll drive south and west through several western central Mass towns, eventually arriving at Stone Cow Brewery, Farm Stand, Ice Cream and BBQ in Barre. We’ll spend time there relaxing, taking in the beautiful scenery and vistas, have a BBQ lunch, sampling and/or buying their Farm brewed beer, enjoying the fresh ice cream made from their own cows and also shopping in the farm stand.
https://www.stonecowbrewery.com
After that, you’re free to head on out on your own.
To sign up,

E-Mail Charly.Busky@gmail.com

With your Cell Phone Number

Are you a New Member

Do you have a CB Radio

Are you willing to be a Lead or Tail car

Trip is 65 miles

“By signing up for this trip, you agree to comply with the Club By-Laws and policies that include personal health safety and safe driving”
https://massmiata.net/club-bylaws/

September 11, 2024 Evening at Aldworth Manor
2024-09-11 16:45 - 21:00
Evening at Aldworth
September 11, 2024
Please join us for an evening drive and dinner at historic Aldworth Manor in Harrisville NH.

Aldsworth Manor was originally built 1851 in Worcester, Massachusetts by William Wheeler, an early iron foundry entrepreneur. In 1908, it was transported brick by brick and rebuilt atop a rustic hilltop farm site in the shadow of Mount Monadnock, and then remodelled in the Italian Renaissance style. After passing through several owners, the Manor was acquired by a new family in 2015 and renovated. Aldsworth Manor now serves as a venue for private events and weddings. Although normally closed to the public, the Manor is open for dinner on Wednesday nights only. Dress for the Manor is smart casual, appropriate for its Great Gatsby like atmosphere. Aldsworth Manor is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Our journey will commence at the Mobil in Lancaster MA– we will marshall at 4:45 P.M. for a 5:00 P.M. departure. We will follow a twisty back roads route to the Manor, arriving around sunset. There will be time to explore the landscaped gardens before dinner.

Date: Wednesday September 11, 2024
Time: Marshal 4:45 P.M. for 5:00 P.M. departure
Start: Mobil Lancaster
1424 Lunenburg Rd, Lancaster, MA 01523
Destination: Aldworth Manor
Dinner: 7:30 P.M.
Cost: $20.00-40.00 per person without drinks (see menu)
Finish Time: ~9:00 P.M. (return trip will be in darkness)

The Evening at Aldworth Manor is limited to 10 persons. If the trip is well received, there will be another run in June 2025.

To sign up, please fill out this brief form.

Preliminary itinerary:
Google
60 miles / 111 minutes
“By signing up for this trip, you agree to comply with the Club By-Laws and policies that include personal health safety and safe driving”
https://massmiata.net/club-bylaws/

September 11, 2024 Aldworth Manor Drive & Dinner Photos
2024-09-11 08:00 - 17:00

September 8, 2024 Sunday Hawk Walk 2
2024-09-08 09:15 - 15:30
Hawk Walk 2

Please join in for a rare opportunity to take a walk with a Master Falconer, and get to meet some birds of prey up close and personal.

Henry Walters is the founder of Monadnock Falconry. Trained at the Irish School of Falconry, Walters will be our guide, sharing his knowledge and appreciation of these hunting raptors. We will have a 90 minute session, walking through the countryside with these majestic birds of prey. We will be able to observe the hawks hunt in the wild, and then return to his hand(or, potentially, your own hand). Since we will be walking outside over open fields, some moderate fitness is required.

The trip to Monadnock will commence at the Boxborough Regency – we will marshal from 9:15 to 9:45 and depart shortly thereafter. We will take a twisty back road drive to our brunch destination: Hilltop Cafe in Wilton. Located in a 1765 farmhouse, Hilltop serves a rustic, hearty menu. From there it is a short drive to the falcons. We will finish the trip with locally produced ice cream at Connolly Brothers Dairy Farms.

Date: Sunday 8 September 2024
Time: Marshal 9:15 A.M. for 9:45 A.M. departure
Start: Boxborough Regency Hotel
Brunch: Hilltop Cafe 11:45 A.M.
Destination: Monadnock Falconry
Hawk Walk: 13:15-14:45
Cost: $38.00/person for falconry, extra for brunch
Ice Cream: Connolly Brothers Dairy Farm
Finish Time: 15:30
Itinerary: Google / GPX / TomTom (51 miles / 112 minutes)

If the weather is extremely poor, the hawks will not fly, and the trip will be postponed.

The Hawk Walk is full by members that was on the wait list from the June 29th trip. If you are interested, you may fill out this form to join the waitlist.
“By signing up for this trip, you agree to comply with the Club By-Laws and policies that include personal health safety and safe driving”
https://massmiata.net/club-bylaws/
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September 8, 2024 Hawk Walk 2 Photos and a Video
2024-09-08 08:00 - 17:00
Ed Jutras’s video is available at this link on YouTube
Uploaded photos from Ed Jutras to this linked Photo Album

August 24, 2024 Saturday Coffee Poker Run
2024-08-24 10:00 - 15:30
Had 13 cars and 21 people
Winner for the men: Bob Brewer with 2 Kings
Winner for the women: Jean Brewer with 2 kings
Saturday August 24th Coffee Poker Run
Trip is full
To sign up email Ken CavemanBBQ@outlook.com
A wait list is available.
Trip is 54 miles. The day starts at 10:00 A.M. and ends around 3:30 P.M.
Meet at Oliver’s Cafe by the falls 44 Old Princeton Road, Fitchburg, MA 01420
Meeting at 10:00 A.M.
(9:00 A.M. for Breakfast)
Get your 1st card at 10:00 A.M.
Drivers meeting at 10:15 A.M.
We will Leave the parking lot at 10:20 A.M.
Arrive at the Optimistic Cafe 16 Colls Farm Road Jaffrey, NH 03452 at 11:00 A.M.
Get your 2nd card.
Have a Coffee and a treat leave at 12:00 Noon.
Arrive at the Bagel Mill located at 145 Grove Street Peterborough, NH 03458 at 1:00 P.M.
Get your 3rd card and bagels and treats.
Leave parking lot at 2:00 P.M.
Arrive at Ava Marie’s Chocolate beside Beds Plus, 17 Wilton Rd unit 10, Peterborough, NH 03458 at 2:15 P.M.
Get your 4th card and some Chocolate treats.
Leave the parking lot for 3:00 P.M.
Arrive at the Brenner Bridge Parking lot on Grove Street Peterborough, NH at 3:10 P.M.
Walk to Sweet Macaron 28 Grove Street Peterborough, NH 03458
Men Vs Women
The winning man vs woman hands will have a 5 card draw match at the last stop
The Ride is over when we play our last hand
Enjoy the rest of the day shopping in Peterborough, NH
Bring a Cooler Bag and Ice to bring some Bagels or Chocolate home from the ride.

“By signing up for this trip, you agree to comply with the Club By-Laws and policies that include personal health safety and safe driving”
https://massmiata.net/club-bylaws/

August 24, 2024 Coffee Poker Run Video
2024-08-24 08:00 - 17:00
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ur9pZ0PKC4g

August 24, 2024 Coffee Poker Run Photos
2024-08-24 08:00 - 17:00
Ken & Sue our trip organizer and leaders.

Cookies made by Sue Yummy!

Oliver’s Cafe by the Falls

Optimistic Cafe

Bagel Mill

Ava Maria’s Chocolate

Congratulations:
Poker Winners Bob Brewer for the men and Jean Brewer for the women both had a pair of Kings

August 21, 2024 Wednesday Mass Miata Coastal Cruise RSVP by Sunday August 18, 2024
2024-08-21 09:00 - 15:00
Mass Miata Coastal Cruise
Wednesday August 21st

Join us for a leisurely ride up the NH coast with a stop for lunch. We have elected to run this on a weekday this year to try and avoid all the weekend traffic.
We will start from the Seabrook Rest Area on I-95 northbound just over the NH border. Drivers meeting at 9:15AM for 9:30 staggered departures.
We will cruise the New Hampshire and Maine seacoast with it’s beautiful scenery.
We will stop for lunch in York, ME at The York River Landing. A much different experience from Newicks.

After lunch we will continue our cruise around Great Bay on some very twisty local roads.
We will end up at Hodgie’s ice cream stand in Amesbury, MA for more ice cream than you can possibly eat. We should be done at Hodgies by 3:00.
Please let Judy & I know that you are coming by end of day Sun Aug 18. No limit to the number of cars. The more the merrier. We will need additional Leads and Tails depending on the number of cars we end up with. Please give us your cell number, whether you have a CB radio or not and most importantly, if you are new members when you sign up. Also if you are willing to serve as lead or tail.
We will have GPX route files, directions and menu to email out. Lobster rolls will be on the menu but we would like an approximate count on how many to have available to order. Please let us know when you sign up if you want a lobster roll.
Jack & Judy Austin jack.austin2@verizon.net 978-284-3901
The York River Landing
LIMITED MENU
Mass Miata Club

11:30 A.M.

STARTERS
House Made Clam Chowder $10/$14
Crab Cakes – Maine crab, field greens, w/ sriracha aioli $16
Fried Pickles – lightly fried dill pickles w/ sriracha aioli $9
Hand Breaded Cheese Curds – Cajun seasoning, lime cilantro aioli $11

ENTREES
Cobb Salad – romaine hearts, hard-boiled egg, bacon, grape tomatoes, $19
Ripe avocado, gorgonzola, red onion, micro greens, house-made balsamic
Salmon Wrap – grilled salmon, mixed greens, red onion, capers, tomato, $17
Dill goat cheese spread
Tuscan Chicken Sandwich – herb breaded chicken cutlet w/ brie, arugula, $18
Prosciutto, tomato and green goddess dressing
Lobster Roll – local lobster served on a potato bun w/ bibb lettuce, choose $32
Plain, mayo or warm butter
Baked Haddock Sandwich – local haddock baked w/ a parmesan crumble, $18
Lettuce and tomato, fries
Bacon Cheddar Burger – with applewood smoked bacon $17
Prime Rib Steak & Cheese Sandwich – shaved prime rib w/ caramelized $18
Onion, arugula, cheddar and house made dijonnaise
“By signing up for this trip, you agree to comply with the Club By-Laws and policies that include personal health safety and safe driving”
https://massmiata.net/club-bylaws/

August 21, 2024 Coastal Cruise Photos
2024-08-21 08:00 - 17:00

August 18, 2024 Sunday Mass Miata Club Picnic RSVP by August 15th
2024-08-18 08:30 - 14:00
Had 53 People.
VOLUNTEERS THAT SIGN UP TO HELP SET UP, PLEASE ARRIVE BY 8:30 A.M.
Appetizers will be served around 10:30 A.M.
LUNCH should be ready around NOON.
There will be a Special Meeting to go over some bylaw changes.
Our annual MMC club picnic and membership appreciate day will be held at Colt State Park Route 114 1070 Hope Street Bristol, Rhode Island. Colt State Park has beautiful views and always a nice sea breeze.
All are welcomed!
Mass Miata members and their families are invited to attend this annual event, which was started to show the Club’s appreciation to all our members and to thank everyone for their participation and support.
We have shelter 2 which is the large covered facility with parking and restrooms near by. Follow the Mass Miata signs.
Paul & Sue Trout has invited everyone back to their house to go swimming. Bring your suits and towels.
The club will be providing the Hamburgers, Hot Dogs and rolls . There is no cost to members to attend this event, however in an effort to control costs, the club is asking members to provide appetizers, salads, desserts, etc. For those who want to.
AN APPETIZER: pita & hummus, veggie & dip, cheese & crackers, etc.
A SIDE SALAD: pasta salad, bean salad, etc.
INDIVIDUAL CANS OF: soda, juices, punch, etc.
DICED ONIONS: for hot dogs
SLICED ONIONS: For Hamburgers

Please rsvp to Brenda activities@massmiata.net by August 15th if you are planning on attending, so we will know how many Hot Dogs, Hamburgers and Rolls to buy.
You are not obligated to bring anything but yourselves, but I would suggest you bring a lawn chair.
People Attending:

Club

Hot dogs, Hamburgers and Rolls

Bob & Brenda G

canceled 8/16/24 Brenda has covid symptoms

Ellen & Mike C

Help set up, Mike cooking,
Deviled Eggs, Native Tomatoes for Slicing

Charly & Vickie B

Help set up, help clean up

Allen & Linda C

Help set up,
Ice, 2 Cases of Water & Watermelon

Les B.

Volunteers to help cook, help clean up and dessert

Kerry K.
Missy K.

Volunteers to help cook
Cole Slaw

Gov B.
Pam B.

Volunteers to help cook,
Potato Salad & Brownies

Larry & Marylou H.

Volunteers to help clean up,
Ketchup, Mustard, Mayo, Hot & Sweet Relish

Terry & Linda M.

Volunteers to help clean up.
Dessert

Ed J

Box of individual chips

Bob & Janet B.

Gallon Bottles of Unsweetened Ice Tea and Cups

Paul & Sue T

2 Coolers with Ice, one with Bottled Water

Hazard Michael, his wife, Mom, Son Chris & older Son

New Member 6/19/2024

Lisa F

Canceled 8/17/24 working

ESPOSITO, JOHN & JEAN

PICKLES DILL AND SWEET

Gil & Sue M.

Appetizer and a Dessert

Dave & Marlene H.

Canceled 8/15/24 they have covid symptoms

Nascimento, Ron & Guest Kathy

New Member 4/30/2024

Howard & Karen P.

NO SHOW
DESSERT

Dave & Michelle T.

Appetizer

Greg & Dawn W.

Donate to food bank

Greg Pflaum

NO SHOW
DESSERT

Jeannine Willis & Jill Melanson

Bob & Jean B.

Green Salad

Dave, Natalie and Dave’s son

Appetizer

Annie Keller & her Mom

New Member 7/16/2024

John & kathy H.

NO SHOW
MACARONI SALAD

Anthony Rodrigues

Dave Comeau

Canceled 8/18/24 Plantar Fasciitis

Moses & Vivian

Fruit Salad

Walter & Joan Hobbs

LYN WEINBERG

JUST ARRIVED

MARVEL WILKIE AND GRANDSON JONATHAN

JUST ARRIVED

KYLE CAMACHO

JUST ARRIVED

August 18, 2024 Mass Miata Club Picnic Photos
2024-08-18 08:00 - 17:00

August 14, 2024 Wednesday Kimball to Kimball Run RSVP by August 11, 2024
2024-08-14 10:30 - 14:00
Wednesday August 14, 2024
Kimball to Kimball Run
Join us for a mid-week ride to Kimball Farm in Jaffrey VT for lunch and ice cream.
We will meet at Kimball Farm, 1543 Lunenburg Road, Lancaster MA 01523 at 10:30 AM, Driver’s meeting at 10:45, departing at 11:00. They do have coffee and pastries available. Arrive a little early if you would like a snack. They start serving ice cream at 10:00. The café for coffee and pastry opens at 7:00.
We will travel some scenic roads in central MA and southern NH for about 1.5 hours arriving at Kimball Farm, 158 Turnpike Road, Jaffrey NH 03452 around 12:30. Enjoy lunch, ice cream, and the company of your fellow Miata owners.
We should be finished by 2 PM allowing plenty of time to get back home before rush hour. There is no planned return trip.
Trip is limited to 10 cars with 2 spaces being reserved for new members. If I get a volunteer to lead a 2nd group, trip will be 20 cars with 4 spaces for new members.
Sing up by emailing Janet Baylis, jbaylis89@comcast.net. Please include your cell phone #, if you have a CB, and if you are a new member. Also let me know if you are willing to be a lead or tail car.

Kimball’s has indoor/outdoor seating and a country store.
We should be finished by 2 PM allowing plenty of time to get back home before rush hour. There is no planned return trip.
“By signing up for this trip, you agree to comply with the Club By-Laws and policies that include personal health safety and safe driving”
https://massmiata.net/club-bylaws/

August 14, 2024 Kimball to Kimbal Run Photos
2024-08-14 08:00 - 17:00
Mark with new Member Mack Mackenzie

August 11, 2024 Sunday Summer Business Meeting RSVP before August 7, 2024
2024-08-11 11:00 - 14:00
August 11, 2024 Sunday Fall Business Meeting RSVP by WEDNESDAY August 7, 2024

11:00 am – 2:00 pm

495 Mazda
720 Rogers St

Lowell MA 01852

The general meeting will start at 11:00 A.M.

Lunch is provided by 495 Mazda and they need an accurate headcount. Please RSVP by WEDNESDAY, August 7, 2024 your name/names and how many people will be attending.

TO SIGN UP:
Contact our Member/liaison Lisa Fitzgerald l.fitzgerald@cbrealty.com

August 8, 2024 Thursday Drive to Lunch RSVP by August 6th
2024-08-08 11:30 - 14:00
Meet @ Walmart 100 Valley Parkway Whitinsville, MA 01588
Drivers Meet: 11:30 A.M.

Departing: 11:45 A.M.
We will have less than 1 hour drive on some nice twisty roads to the Beef Barn 200 Industrial Drive North Smithfield, RI 02896 for our lunch stop. They do have ice cream next door.
Please email Brenda if you plan on attending bgauvin@charter.net
Please let me know if you have a CB radio and give me your cell number.
I will need a tail car.

August 4, 2024 Sunday Cars and Coffee
2024-08-04 09:30 - 12:00
Sunday August 4th Coffee, Cars and Bikes with rain date of Sunday August 11th
This is a free event 9:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.
Smokestack Roasters 39 Mass. Ave. Lunenburg, MA.
Any questions, contact Ken CavemanBBQ@outlook.com

July 28, 2024 Sunday Southeastern MA Trip
2024-07-28 10:00 - 15:00
Trip is now full, a wait list is available.
Come join Mike and Ellen Camacho on their first road trip in Southeastern MA! We will travel through Freetown, Dartmouth, Westport, Rochester and end up in Mattapoisett at Oxford Creamery, where you can get a lunch of fresh lobster roll, burgers, fish, clam cakes, awesome onion rings and fries, and more, and/or ice cream!

The trip will end at Oxford Creamery, or for anyone interested, we can do an optional additional little ride to Nasketucket Bay Winery in Fairhaven. (The time for this option is NOT included in the total time for the first part of the trip)

The meeting place will be at our home at 3 Smith Circle, Lakeville, MA (exit 12, County Road, off Route 140). You are welcome to use the facilities at the house. We do have 2 cats, so if you are allergic, you’ll want to use the restroom at the gas station. Gas is available at Exit 16 or Exit 10 on Route 140 depending on the direction you travel from, please come with full tanks.
Meet time: 10:00 A.M.
Driver meeting: 10:15 A.M.
Departure time: 10:30 A.M.
Trip length : approx. 80-85 miles and 3 1/2 hours, with 2 short pit stops (not including winery option, which will add 15 minutes and 6 miles, you determine how long to stay at winery!).
This is a rain or shine trip.
12 car maximum with 2 spots for new members.
To sign up: email ellen_camacho@comcast.net, please include your cell #, if you have a CB, and if you wish to go to the winery. If you are a new member, please include that as well.
A volunteer is needed to be a tail car.

“By signing up for this trip, you agree to comply with the Club By-Laws and policies that include personal health safety and safe driving”
https://massmiata.net/club-bylaws/

July 28, 2024 Southeastern Mass Photos
2024-07-28 08:00 - 17:00
Photos from Ellen & Mike’s Neighbor (Drone Shots)
Meeting Spot at Ellen & Mike’s House

Photos from Dave Tarantelli
Pit stop at Walmart

Ned’s Point Lighthouse

Drone Photos from Young Dave Tarantelli at Ned’s Point

Picnic at Ned’s Point

Photos from Ellen Camacho below:

Photos and Video from Ed
Here’s a link to some photos & video I took
Photos from Craig Dalton below:

Photos from Don Kindred below:

Drone Photos from Young Dave Tarantelli

Photos from Craig Dalton below:

July 27, 2024 Saturday The Abridged Essex Coastal Scenic Byway: Picnic near Rockport
2024-07-27 08:30 - 15:00
Trip is now full, a wait list is available.
The Abridged Essex Coastal Scenic Byway: Picnic near Rockport
https://coastalbyway.org/
Saturday July 27th
6 cars max
To sign up email Moses: motranchickenman@gmail.com
Please give me your cell number when you sign up. A volunteer is needed to be a tail car.
Join us for an abridged drive of the Essex Coastal Scenic Byway. The drive should take under 2hrs/37.1 miles.
Meet at 8:45 A.M. at Dunkin. 148 Newburyport Turnpike, Rowley, MA 01969
Leave at 9:00 A.M.
Drive to Halibut point state park. Parking is $5.00 for MA. resident plates and $20.00 for non-resident plates paid with credit card only. Lunch will be a picnic, pack your own food/drinks in your cooler. We will picnic outside the visitor center. Picnic tables and bathroom facilities are available. This is a carry in/carry out park.
Then drive back to town and park at 2 Blue Gate Lane (free parking) where we can walk 1 mile (20 minutes) or take the CATA shuttle to Dock Square ($1.00 per person each way or $.50 for seniors 60+ years) to get some ice cream and you will be free to explore the rest of Rockport at your own leisure.
“By signing up for this trip, you agree to comply with the Club By-Laws and policies that include personal health safety and safe driving”
https://massmiata.net/club-bylaws/

July 27, 2024 The Abridged Essex Coastal Scenic Byway Photos
2024-07-27 08:00 - 17:00
First three ND cars to arrive at the meeting spot (Patriot)

Meeting at Dunkin

Picnic at Halibut Point State Park

July 26, 2024 Friday Kimball's Cruise Night
2024-07-26 14:00 - 21:00
Meet at 2:00 P.M. to get a parking spot to be together. Have a late lunch, have an ice cream or have both.
Kimball’s Farm 1543 Lunenburg Rd, Lancaster, MA 01523
The event runs from 5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
The last cruise night on June 28th was great according to some people who attended.

July 26, 2024 Friday Kimball's Cruise Night Photos
2024-07-26 08:00 - 17:00

July 21, 2024 Sunday Fun Roads West of Quabbin
2024-07-21 09:15 - 14:00
Trip is Full
A wait list is available.
July 21, 2024 Fun Roads West of Quabbin

Meet at: Dunkin 63 French King Highway Erving, MA 01344
Drivers Meet: 10:00 A.M.
Departing: 10:15 A.M.
Space is limited to 10 cars.
Trip will have a lot of curvy roads!
To sign up email Brenda bgauvin@charter.net
We will depart Dunkin at 10:15 A.M. and travel on some very nice curvy roads for 1 1/2 hours to our pit stop Dunkin 16 Federal Street Belchertown, MA

From Dunkin we will continue our journey traveling on more twisty roads for another 1 1/4 hours to the Clam Box 53 South Maple Street Brookfield, MA 01560 for our lunch stop and end of the trip

The clam box is counter service with indoor/outdoor seating. They also have ice cream.
We should arrive around 1:15 P.M. for lunch.
Trip is 88.4 miles of total driving time. 2 3/4 hours long plus a 15 minute pit stop.
Trip is rain or shine.
“By signing up for this trip, you agree to comply with the Club By-Laws and policies that include personal health safety and safe driving”
https://massmiata.net/club-bylaws/

July 14, 2024 Miata's at the Museum
2024-07-14 10:00 - 14:00
Had 237 cars
David Stuursma (Moss Miata Editor) attending the event.
24th Annual Miata Day at the Larz Anderson
Auto Museum July 14, 2024 10:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.

Bring your stock or customized, daily driver or garage queen Miata to the largest Miata/MX5 Only event in the Northeast on the lawn of the beautiful Larz Anderson Auto Museum 15 Newton Street in Brookline, MA.
$20.00 per car registration including driver and one passenger.
Show off your Roadster to other Miata owners and to the general public. There will be classic Rock & Roll tunes played and plenty of time to check out the Best Selling Sports Car of all time.
The event is open to all Miata owners or anyone interested in the Miata / MX-5 – you do not need to be a Mass Miata Club member to attend or to display your Miata.
This is not a concourse event, just the selection of Peoples Choice Miatas by attendees and the public. It’s intended as a day to have fun, show off your Miata and visit with friends. Blankets, lawn chairs, umbrellas, and picnic baskets are welcome, and food will also be available for purchase. Visit the museum, view the Boston skyline, and pick your favorite Miata.

MOSS MIATA organization has sponsored our Miata Day

Based on popular vote trophies will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places in five Miata generation classes:

NA (1989-1997)
NB (1999-2005)
NC (2006-2015)
ND soft top (2016-2022)
ND RF (2017-2022

Additional details:

The entry fee is $20.00 Cash or Check for car, driver, and one passenger/guest at the field car entrance.
Spectator admission is $12.00 for adults and $7.00 for children and senior citizens is through the Museum entrance.
All admissions include entry to both the Larz Anderson Auto Museum and the lawn/picnic grounds
Registration is available at the gate on the day of the event – No pre-registration is required
This is a “Rain or Shine” event!

For more information on this and other museum related programs visit the Larz Anderson Auto Museum website.

Directions from Boston/North Shore

Take Route 93 South to Storrow Drive
Take the Fenway exit
Follow Outbound /Riverway signs to Boylston Street (taking a right off the ramp)
Boylston St. will merge onto Brookline Ave
Follow Brookline Ave. to the Riverway/Jamaica Way intersection
Turn left onto the Riverway (this will turn into the Jamaica Way)
You will go through the intersection with Perkins Street (Max Warburg Sq.) and Jamaica
Pond will appear on your right
Go 1/2 way around the rotary (Kelley Circle) and at the lights turn right onto Pond Street
Pond Street will turn into Newton Street
The museum is located in Larz Anderson Park on the right about a 1/2 mile from the rotary

Directions from West (Rte. 128/I-95)

Take Rte. 128/I-95 to Rte. 9 towards Boston
You will eventually pass the Chestnut Hill Mall on your left
Six lights after the Mall, you come to a major intersection (approx. 5.4 miles from Rte 128/ Rte. 9 intersection)
Take a right onto Lee St. (If you pass the reservoir on Rte. 9 you’ve gone to far)
Follow Lee to it’s end. This is Newton St
Turn left onto Newton St. Stay to the right around the bend
The museum is in Larz Anderson Park which is 1/4 mile on the left

Directions from Boston/South Shore

Take Rte. 3/ I-93 to exit 11. Granite Ave/Ashmont
Follow Granite Ave north to second traffic light, then turn left onto Rte. 203
Follow Rte. 203 (also called Gallivan and later Morton Blvd.) to the rotary where the Arborway and Rte. 203 meet
Follow the Arborway for 1/2 mile, merging left with traffic
You will come to a second rotary (Kelley Circle)
Follow the rotary 3/4 of the way around to the light
Turn right onto Pond St./Newton Street
The museum is located in the park on the right 1/2 mile from the rotary

VENUE:

Larz Anderson Auto Museum

15 Newton St
Brookline, MA 02445
+ Google Map

Phone:
1-617-522-6547
View Venue Website

July 14, 2024 Miata's at the Museum Winners
2024-07-14 08:00 - 17:00
NA First Place : Paul Umbrello Jr.

NA Second place: Kris Osgood and NA Third Place: James Barre

NB First Place: Wyatt Debiase

NB Second Place: Jim Ringwood and NB Third Place: Mark Habenicht

Mazda Speed Winner: Sean Brennan

NC First Place: Ryan Malone

NC Second Place: Peter Dawson and NC Third Place: Jason Teston

ND First Place: Our own Club Member Chris Sweet

ND Second Place: Thomas Walsh and ND Third Place: Joe Masello

ND RF Winner: Jonathan George

Best in Show: Levi

July 14, 2024 Miata at the Museum Photos
2024-07-14 08:00 - 17:00
The cars are arriving.

100th Car

200th car

David Stuursma, Moss Miata Editor came to our event from California

New Miata Club in Rhode Island (NORTHEAST MIATA CLUB MILES OF SMILES) EST 2024

I need to move to the shade, my girlfriend is parched

Eunos Roadster

Another successful event, until next year.

July 14, 2024 Miata's at the Museum Video
2024-07-14 08:00 - 17:00
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qiQruSXiKY8

July 13, 2024 Saturday Hike Thumb Mountain in New Hampshire RSVP by July 5th
2024-07-13 09:00 - 15:30
Thumb Mountain New Hampshire.

Saturday July 13th Rain or Shine http://www.nhfamilyhikes.com/hikes.php?hike=Skatutakee%20and%20Thumb%20Mountains
10 cars Max with 2 spots held for new members
To sign up email Ken CavemanBBQ@outlook.com
When you sign up, please give me your cell number, if you have a CB radio or not and if you are planning on joining us for lunch. I will be making reservations for lunch!
Breakfast 9:00A.M. at Olivers Cafe By The Falls , 44 Old Princeton Road / Old Turnpike road , Fitchburg , Ma 01420
Drivers meeting at 9:30 A.M. Sharp
Leaving at 10:00 A.M.
Arriving at Harris Center for Conservation ( Thumb Mountain ) around 11:30 A.M.
Harris Center, 83 Kings Hwy, Hancock, NH 03449
Join us for a 60 mile. 1 1/2 hour long ride into some great New Hampshire roads
Then we will hike a 5 mile loop that is a moderate hike to the mountain view of Thumb Mountain. Hike will take around 2 1/2 hours. Link to the harder trail map https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-hampshire/skatutakee-and-thumb-mountains

There is a easy shorter Bird watching trail at the nature center with a beautiful garden if your not up to the 5 mile hike
We should arrive for lunch around 3:30 P.M.
Ride is over once we park for Lunch
Lunch at : Emma’s 321 Pub & Kitchen Ringe, NH
https://www.emmas321.com/emma-s-321-pub-kitchen-menu
Bring drinking water and Bug spray
Wear proper shoes for Hiking
“By signing up for this trip, you agree to comply with the Club By-Laws and policies that include personal health safety and safe driving”
https://massmiata.net/club-bylaws/

July 13, 2024 Thumb Mountain ride and hike video
2024-07-13 08:00 - 17:00
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtHWdO4eBUI&t=1s

July 13th Thumb Mountain Drive & Hike Photos
2024-07-13 08:00 - 17:00
https://photos.app.goo.gl/3MxVgTp7H9vqJfiG6

July 11, 2024 Thursday Luncheon HANK'S DAIRY BAR CANCELED
2024-07-11 13:00 - 15:00
Due to the lack of interest and the threat of rain, the luncheon is canceled.
This event will NOT take place if it rains. They do not have inside seating and the outdoor space is not covered.
Join us for a couple of hours of socializing, laughter and enjoying lunch with your Miata friends. You do not have to be retired to join us, just work a half day.
1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M.
Hanks’s Dairy Bar
1006 Norwich Road
Plainfield, CT 06374
Please let me know you will be joining us.
bgauvin@charter.net

July 7, 2024 Sunday Coffee, Cars and Bikes
2024-07-07 09:30 - 12:00
This is a free event 9:30 A.M. to Noon
Smokestack Roasters 39 Mass. Ave. Lunenburg, MA.
Any questions, contact Ken CavemanBBQ@outlook.com

July 6, 2024 Saturday Tougas Family Farm Drive
2024-07-06 10:30 - 14:00
July 6, 2024 Tougas Family Farm Drive
Join Rachel (New Member) and Me on a 1 1/4 route with lots of nice curves and shaded roads.
To sign up email: bgauvin@charter.net
Meet at: Bolton Orchards 125 Still River Road Bolton, MA 01740
Meet time: 10:30 A.M.
Depart at: 11:00 A.M.
Car Limit: 10 car max.
Trip is 33 miles
We will arrive around 12:15 P.M. Just in time for lunch.
Lunch is available to purchase. Counter service. Plenty of picnic tables to sit and eat.
Sunblock and water safety

Tougas Family Farm has covered tables, ice cream/grill eatery, and depending on the seasons perfection, a possible 3 fruit pickings of strawberries (ending), cherries (prime) and blueberries (early). They have a bakery, playground, barnyard animals and farm store.
http://tougasfamilyfarm.com
Trip is rain or shine.

“By signing up for this trip, you agree to comply with the Club By-Laws and policies that include personal health safety and safe driving”
https://massmiata.net/club-bylaws/

July 6th Tougas Family Farm Photos
2024-07-06 08:00 - 17:00

July 6, 2024 Tougas Farm video
2024-07-06 08:00 - 17:00

June 29, 2024 Saturday Hawk Walk
2024-06-29 09:30 - 16:00
Hawk Walk June 29, 2024

Please join in for a rare opportunity to take a walk with a Master Falconer, and get to meet some birds of prey up close and personal.

Henry Walters is the founder of Monadnock Falconry. Trained at the Irish School of Falconry, Walters will be our guide, sharing his knowledge and appreciation of these hunting raptors. We will have a 90 minute session, walking through the countryside with these majestic birds of prey. We will be able to observe the hawks hunt in the wild, and then return to his hand (or, potentially, your own hand). Since we will be walking outside over open fields, some moderate fitness is required.

The trip to Monadnock will commence at the Boxborough Regency – we will marshal from 9:30 A.M. and departing at 10:00 A.M. We will take a twisty back road drive to our brunch destination: Hilltop Cafe in Wilton. Located in a 1765 farmhouse, Hilltop serves a rustic, hearty menu. From there it is a short drive to the falcons. We will finish the trip with locally produced ice cream at Connolly Brothers Dairy Farms.

Date: 29 June 2024
Time: Marshal 9:30 A.M. and departing at 10:00 A.M.
Start: Boxborough Regency Hotel
Brunch: Hilltop Cafe
Destination: Monadnock Falconry
Hawk Walk: 14:00-15:30
Cost: $38/person for falconry, extra for brunch +
Ice Cream: Connolly Brothers Dairy Farm
Finish Time: 16:00
Itinerary: Google / GPX / TomTom (51 miles / 112 minutes)

The Hawk Walk is limited to 8 persons – in however many Miata’s that may be. If there are more people interested, there is a chance we can add a second wave.

To sign up, please fill out this brief form.

June 29, 2024 Hawk Walk Photos & Video
2024-06-29 08:00 - 17:00
By random happenstance, 8 Miata’s passed 8 Model T’s going the other way
https://www.facebook.com/713998101/videos/1661169834634326?idorvanity=430301967083051

June 28, 2024 Friday Cruise Night at Kimbal's Lancaster
2024-06-28 16:00 - 21:00
June 28, 2024 Friday Cruise Night at Kimball’s Lancaster
Let’s meet at 4:00 P.M. for an early dinner /ice cream or both. Weather permitting. We will not attend if it is raining.
Something has come up and we will not be there. There are a few other members that will be there for Cruise Night at Kimball’s Farm 1543 Lunenburg Rd, Lancaster, MA 01523

See as many as 350 antique and unique cars from Corvettes to Model T’s — plus DJ, raffle prizes, Grill & Seafood Shack, and our legendary ice cream.
Event is 5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.

June 24, 2024 Monday Helen Comeau's Funeral- Meet Time Change
2024-06-24 09:15 - 14:00
June 24, 2024 Helen Comeau’s Funeral

Mass Miata Members in their Miata’s will caravan to St. Richard of Chichester Church for 11:00 A.M. services.
Meet at Big Y World Class Market 160 Reservoir Street Holden, MA 01520
New Meeting and departure Times.
Meet Time: 9:15 A.M.
Depart : 9:45 A.M. Sharp
The drive is 20 minutes from Big Y to the church.
We will want to arrive at the church for 10:15 A.M.
The drive to the cemetery is 2 minutes .06 miles
Hillside Cemetery Sterling, MA
Please email Brenda to let me know you will be apart of the caravan
bgauvin@charter.net

June 22, 2024 Saturday Business/Election Meeting RSVP by June 19, 2024
2024-06-22 11:00 - 14:30
June 22, 2024 Saturday Business/Election Meeting RSVP by June 19, 2024

11:00 am – 2:00 pm
To sign up email Allen at ttlnow2@gmail.com
The Annual Business Meeting will be held at Barber’s Crossing North 175 Leominster Road (Route 12) Sterling, MA immediately North of I-190 exit 6 on route 12.
https://goo.gl/maps/FsuFE9ziKF8NJZ7o9
THIS IS OUR MOST IMPORTANT MEETING OF THE YEAR
We will be electing officers and appointing the various committees. If you are interested in any Board Position or Committee, please contact our Vice President ttlnow2@gmail.com
All Mass Miata members are encouraged to attend.
The all member general meeting will run from 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. We’ll be having a plated lunch served at around 12 noon from a special menu for the event. The club will be picking up most of the cost of the meal after a $10.00 CASH payment per person, payable at the door upon arrival.
The meal choices are:
Turkey Dinner
Chicken Pot Pie
Roast Beef Dinner
Baked Haddock
Veggie Delite
Chicken Parmesan

Coffee, Tea and Soft drinks included
Desert will be Apple Crisp with vanilla Ice Cream
Cash Alcohol Bar

Hope to see you there…
Zoom, Zoom

June 20, 2024 Boats, Trains and Thimble Island Photos
2024-06-20 08:00 - 17:00
Gillett Castle, Historic Chester Hadlyme Ferry, Essex Steam Train, Marker 37 Restaurant and Thimble Island

June 20 - 21, 2024 Boats, Trains and Thimble Island
2024-06-20 08:00 - 17:00
Trip is now full a wait list is available.
Event: Boats, Trains, and Thimbles
When: Thursday June 20th – Friday June21st
Location: Essex Steam Train and Thimble Islands Tour
Meeting Location and Time: TBD
Sign up: Contact Les Barton cbmiata@verizon.net
(508) 725-9045
A two day trip down to the central Connecticut coastline. On day one we will stop at Gillette Castle for a picnic lunch and to enjoy the views of the Connecticut River.

After lunch we will take a short ferry ride across the river then travel on down to the town of Essex. We will then board the Essex Steam Train and river boat for an enjoyable 2 ½ hour journey along the river.

Dinner will follow at Market 37 a riverside restaurant. We will stay the night at the Pier Blue Hotel in Old Saybrook.

Friday morning breakfast will be directly across the street. We will then take a short drive down to Stoneycreek to board the Sea Mist for a 45 minute narrated tour of the Thimble Islands. A small group of islands with some rather beautiful homes and interesting history. After the tour we will head to Mystic for a lunch stop before heading back home.

Unfortunately due to size restrictions at the restaurant and island cruise I have to limit this to just 20 people. Once I get the first twenty to sign up I will give you the information to make your hotel, steam train, and island cruise reservations.

Costs:
Hotel $89.00 Two Bedroom, $99.00 King Bedroom
Ferry Boat: $5.00
Steam train $34.00 (cash only)
Island Cruise Adult $18.00, Senior $17.00

Gillette Castle: https://www.gillettecastle.info/visitor-guide
Essex Steam Train : https://essexsteamtrain.com/
Marker 37: https://www.markerthirtyseven.com/
Thimble Island Cruise: https://thimbleislandcruise.com/
Trip is rain or shine.

“By signing up for this trip, you agree to comply with the Club By-Laws and policies that include personal health safety and safe driving”
https://massmiata.net/club-bylaws/

June 19, 2024 Wednesday Luncheon Canceled
2024-06-19 13:00 - 15:00
NO one has signed up to join us for lunch, so the luncheon is canceled.

June 16, 2024 Sunday New Hampshire Roll the Dice Ride RSVP by June 13th
2024-06-16 10:30 - 14:00
4 Spots are still available.
New Hampshire Roll the Dice Ride.

Sunday June 16th
Trip is rain or shine.
To sign up email Ken Robinson: CavemanBBQ@outlook.com

Meeting at 10:00 A.M. Stop & Shop route 9 Shrewsbury Ma
12 cars max with 2 spots held for new members
Rolling dice at 10:15 A.M.
All cars attending will roll one dice
Highest Number rolled gets to roll again
Roll a #1 we go to Buckley’s Market (50 mile ride)
Roll a #2 we go to The Black Forest Cafe (50 mile ride)
Roll a #3 we go to The Bagel Mill (52 mile ride)
Roll a #4 we go to The Hill Top Cafe (50 mile ride)
Roll a #5 we go to The Pressed Cafe (50 mile ride)
Roll a # 6 we go to The Optimist Cafe (50 mile ride)
All places have great lunch options
Bring a Ice cooler to bring some goodies home
All places have rest rooms
“By signing up for this trip, you agree to comply with the Club By-Laws and policies that include personal health safety and safe driving”
https://massmiata.net/club-bylaws/
