Mass Miata Club

July 29, 2023 Video
2023-07-29 08:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York)

July 29, 2023 NATC TRIALS CHAMPIONSHIP RIDE sign up is now available
2023-07-29 07:00 - 17:00
2023 NATC TRIALS CHAMPIONSHIP RIDE
Saturday July 29th

Meet at Whitinsville Walmart 100 Valley Parkway , Whitinsville , MA 01588
Meeting at 7:00 A.M.
Drivers Meeting at 7:20 A.M.
Depart at 7:30 A.M. sharp

Bring $ 20.00 per person to purchase a ticket at the gate.
Kid’s under 12 are free
Parking is free
Bring a picnic lunch and some snack’s
this is an All-Day event
No BOOZE allowed at event or parking lot

Ride will be 52miles long and about one Hour and 20 minutes long.

First motorcycle scoring event starts a 9:00 am ( Thats why an early 7:00 A.M. meet )

Event is held at Rhode Island Trials Club Address is 283 Escoheag Road , Exeter Rhode Island
This is a Rare Chance to see National Level PRO riders this close
Sign up starts Now
10 cars max and 2 spots held for new members.
TO SIGN UP EMAIL KEN AT: CavemanBBQ@outlook.com
All are welcome to OTM and meet me at 9:00 A.M. at the event location

“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 26, 2023 Wednesday Midweek Miata Cruise
2023-07-26 08:00 - 17:00
Join us at my house on 18 Thomas Farm Circle, Shrewsbury, MA around 5:30 for a 1-1/2 hour cruise on local roads starting and finishing at my house. Routes will vary but will be full of twists and turns.
To sign up: contact Dean
Prefer Text if interested.

Dean C. Temple. RA
dctDESIGNS
508.330.4004
dtemple@dctdesigns.net

Upcoming Midweek Miata Cruise: August 16th and September 20th

“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 22, 2023 CT Hills and Curves Photos
2023-07-22 09:00 - 17:00
Kaitlyn’s friend Deb and Brady ????saying hello!

July 22, 2023 CT Curves and Hills 2 Video
2023-07-22 08:00 - 17:00

July 22, 2023 Saturday Connecticut Hills and Curves Cruise 2 3 Trip is now full
2023-07-22 07:45 - 14:00
TRIP IS NOW FULL.
Meet us on Saturday July 22nd on the Connecticut Hills and Curves Cruise 2 (was the mystery drive)
We will drive 1 3/4 hours on some very nice curvy roads to Dunkin in Putnam, CT for a 20 minute pit stop.
Driving on some nice roads for cruising on for about two hours, will be our lunch stop at The Maine Moose in Columbia Connecticut https://www.themainmoose.com/food-menu
Our final stop will be at Bogey’s in Thompson CT for ice cream. We will end our trip there and we can all go our separate ways home.
Arrive with a full tank of gas and an empty bladder.
Meet at: Oxford Home Depot 99 Sutton Ave, Oxford, MA
Meet at 7:45 AM
Drivers Meeting at 8:05 AM
Leave at 8:15 AM
10 CAR LIMIT!
To sign up email Joel at joelmorin12@gmail.com
Be sure to let Joel know if you have a CB radio, if you are a new member and give him your cell 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/

July 20, 2023 Thursday Beef Barn RSVP by July 16, 2023 MEET TIME IS 1:15 P.M.
2023-07-20 13:15 - 15:00
Join us for an afternoon of food, socializing and laughter.
Meet old and new Miata friends.
Meet for 1:15 P.M. So the noon rush will be gone.

They will take a reservation for parties over 6 and they can accommodate up to 16 people for indoor dinning.
There roast beef sandwich is to die for. Bob & I ate there for the two of us for less than $25.00. Two roast beef sandwiches, small fry, chocolate milk and a beer. The service was great as well. They have all sorts of food choices. Click here to check out their menu https://www.thebeefbarn.com
The Beef barn
200 Industrial Drive North Smithfield, RI 02896
RSVP by July 16, 2023 so I can give a final head count to the restaurant.
To sign up, email Brenda
bgauvin@charter.net

July 19, 2023 Wednesday Midweek Miata Cruise
2023-07-19 17:15 - 19:00
Join us on July 19, 2023
Third Wednesday of every month leaving my house 18 Thomas Farm Circle, Shrewsbury, MA around 5:30 for a 1-1/2 hour local ride starting and finishing at my house. Routes will vary but will be full of twists and turns.
Prefer Text if interested.

Dean C. Temple. RA
dctDESIGNS
508.330.4004
dtemple@dctdesigns.net

Upcoming Midweek Miata Cruise: August 16th and September 20th

July 16, 2023 Sunday TSD Rally CANCELED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER
2023-07-16 08:00 - 14:00
The event has been canceled due to inclement weather.
MASS MIATA 2023 TSD RALLY

SUNDAY July 16, 2023 @ 8:00 am – 2:00 pm

TO SIGN UP EMAIL: hidefarm311@charter.net

Please include your cell number when signing up.

Rally is limited to the first 25 Miata TEAMS to sign up.
There is a $5.00 fee per car to cover award costs, payable at the drivers meeting. (exact cash )

This is a rain or shine event.
Meeting Time will be at 8:00 am sharp at the Home Depot lot 99 Sutton Ave, Oxford, MA (exit 7 off 395)
Driver and navigator meeting will be at 8:15 A.M.
1st competitors will be flagged off at 8:30 A.M. sharp
Join us on July 16th for a bit of European fun- Sign up for our fifth 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 Kimball’s restaurant on Route 70 in Lancaster, MA. This year the winners will be the cars that come closest to the MEDIAN TIMES of the group on each stage, thus all competitors have an equal chance to “win”

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 grandfather’s clock.
“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 9, 2023 Mot Award Winners
2023-07-09 10:00 - 14:00
What a great day 202 cars

NA 1st place: Martin Urban, NA 2nd place: Spruce Wheelock, NA 3rd place: P.J. Umbrello

NB 1st place: Ben Mansd, NB 2nd place: Maelynn Hill, NB 3rd place: Jim Ringwood

NC 1st place: Jason Testa, NC 2nd place: Kevin Lemine, NC 3rd place: Janet Baylis

ND 1st place: Quan Duong, ND 2nd place: Mark Foster, ND 3rd place: Tom Spiller

ND RF: Lee Gibean Mazda Speed: Jeff Hwana Best in Show: Ardian Hamilton

Grand Prize Winner of a GPS: Arthur Vachon

July 9, 2023 Mott Video
2023-07-09 10:00 - 14:00

July 9, 2023 Sunday Miata at the Museum
2023-07-09 10:00 - 14:00
23rd Annual Miata Day at the Larz Anderson HAD 202 CARS
Auto Museum July 9, 2023 10: 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.
Download the above event flyer here.
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

* Miata Parts Swap *
Again we will be having a Miata Parts Swap Event where you can bring your misc Miata parts to offer for swap or sale with other Miata owners, but with some changes in the rules.
Swap time Noon to 1:00 PM

Parts will be displayed at designate location. You must register your name, phone, etc. on the day of the show to be part of the swap. Bring items you want to sell or swap, and come look-see what other people have that you might be interested in
No whole engines, transmissions, or other large or heavy items that are difficult to carry and/or not easy to move around – let’s keep it reasonable, please…
As a seller you must be in attendance during the swap to answer buyer questions and execute your transaction(s) – no leaving notes on items for people to contact you later
After the swap you must take home with you all items you brought that didn’t sell, along with any items you bought or swapped for.

The MOT is okay with us doing this as long as there are no abandoned parts that someone else (they) would need to dispose of.
The MOT and Mass Miata Club assume no liability for any damages to your parts and assumes no responsibility to resolve any disputes that might arise between buyers and sellers.

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!

The Mass Miata Club is grateful to Mazda for their assistance and support of this 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 9, 2023 Mot Photos
2023-07-09 08:00 - 17:00
Event Organizers: Past President: Jack Austin and our current President: Charly Busky

OUR VOLUNTEERS HARD AT WORK

100th car 200th car

July 5, 2023 Wednesday Luncheon RSVP by July 1, 2023
2023-07-05 12:00 - 14:00
Luncheon will be at:
110 Grill 70 MA-146 Millbury, MA 01527

Join us for food, socializing and laughter with new and old Miata friends.
American restaurant with excellent food and service.
They will honor separate checks per single or couple
Please let me know you will be joining us by July 1, 2023, so I can give a final head count to the restaurant.
Email Brenda to let her know you are going to join us bgauvin@charter.net

July 2, 2023 Sunday Roadsters & Espresso
2023-07-02 09:30 - 12:00
2023 Roadsters & Espresso

ALL SPORT CARS ARE WELCOMED!
Enjoy a cup of coffee or Espresso at Smokehouse Roadsters while you hang out and check out some cool cars.

Open to all two seater sport cars of all flavors
Meet and Great and display your two seater sports car in our designated area.
Enjoy a cup of Coffee or Espresso at Smokestack Roasters and a Homemade baked treat
Time: Hours of Meet and Greet is 9:30 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.

Where: Smokestack Roasters 39 Massachusetts Ave ( Route 2a ) Lunenburg , MA.
Set up area is in the Auto glass Parking Lot next to Smokestacks

May 7th / June 4th / July 2nd / August 6th and October 29th for a Halloween Costume Cars and coffee

Any questions contact Ken Robinson at CavemanBBQ@outlook.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/

June 29, 2023 Thursday Patriot Place Car Show
2023-06-29 16:00 - 21:00
Join me for a ride down to Bass Pro Shops at Patriot Place on June 29, 2023 for cruise night.
https://www.patriot-place.com/masscruisers/
Leaving from my house at 18 Thomas Farm Cir. Shrewsbury, MA at 4:30 P.M. sharp.
We will take Rt. 140 down to MOMS Foxboro. (1000 Washington St Foxboro) arriving around 5:30 P.M. The show is 4:00 – 9:00 P.M.
If you live along the way we can meet you just let me know and we’ll figure it out.
If your south of Gillette meet us at MOMS so we can all arrive together.
Hundreds of cars show up for this cruise night. Let’s have a strong Miata Contingent.
My goal would be to have a good showing and park amongst the show vehicles.
To do this we each need to bring some non-perishable food items or cash donation which goes to charity.
Please email me Dean Temple at dtemple@dctdesigns.net
or text me at 508-330-4004 if you’re interested.
Thanks.
Dean C. Temple, RA, LEED® AP, NCARB
Architect

508.330.4004

www.dctdesigns.net

“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 29, 2023 Thursday Rhode Island Walking Food Tour
2023-06-29 12:00 - 15:30
Rhode Island Walking Food Tour: June 29, 2023
https://www.rhodeislandredfoodtours.com
BOOK: Newport Neighborhood Food Tour
Tour is three to three and half hours long. Two miles of walking. Visit 6 to 7 restaurants.
Noon to 3:15 arrive 15 minutes early. Cost is $74.00 per person without alcohol, $89.00 per person with alcohol. Total for two people is $188.68 includes fees with alcohol.
Tipping your tour guide is not included.
Tour is limited to 14 people only. Sign up ASAP.
Tour runs rain or shine and there are no refunds or rescheduling.
We will meet at the meeting spot provided on your ticket.
Once you have booked your tour, Please email Brenda to let her know you have booked and your cell number at bgauvin@charter.net

“For the safety of all, we are asking all unvaccinated individuals to wear a mask”

June 25, 2023 Sunday Ted DelDonno's Memorial Drive RSVP BY June 23, 2023
2023-06-25 10:00 - 16:00
Join us on a memorial drive for Ted DelDonno. This trip is the last ride that Ted & Jane were planning to do last year for a club event.
THERE IS NO LIMIT TO THIS TRIP, ALL ARE WELCOME EVEN IF YOU DIDN’T KNOW TED, COME SHOW SUPPORT FOR YOUR FELLOW CLUB MEMBER.

WHEN YOU SIGN UP, PLEASE GIVE ME YOUR CELL PHONE NUMBER, LET ME KNOW IF YOU ARE A NEW MEMBER OR NOT, AND IF YOU HAVE A CB RADIO OR NOT.
If you want to sign up, please email me at :
bgauvin@charter.net
Join us on Sunday June 25, 2023 for a fun day of driving around in our beloved Miata’s on some very nice roads. Our journey will take us from Stop N Shop in Shrewsbury, MA driving 1 1/4 hours to Kimball’s in Lancaster for lunch, socializing and ice cream.

After Kimball’s we will drive to
Johnson’s Restaurant and Dairy Bar. Parking will be tight, but the drive there will be fun.
Meet At: Stop N Shop 539-571 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury, MA 01545

Meet Time: 10:00 A.M.
Driver Meet: 10:15 A.M.
Depart: 10:30 A.M. SHARP for the first group.

There will be a Pre-run for the people who volunteered to be a LEAD CAR ONLY on Saturday June 17th, 2023 with a departure time of 10:30 A.M., same meeting spot.

“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 25, 2023 Ted's Memorial Drive Photos
2023-06-25 08:00 - 17:00

June 25, 2023 Ted's Memorial Drive Video
2023-06-25 08:00 - 17:00

June 24, 2023 Saturday Annual Business/ Election Meeting RSVP by June 21, 2023
2023-06-24 11:00 - 14:00
June 24, 2023 Saturday Business/Election Meeting RSVP by June 21, 2023
11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Mass Miata Club 2023 Annual Meeting, Saturday June 24th RSVP by Wednesday June 21st

This 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. All Mass Miata members are encouraged to attend.
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 Charly Busky vicepresident@massmiata.net
Board meeting will be 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M.
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
Coffee, Tea and Soft drinks included
Desert will be Apple Crisp with vanilla Ice Cream
Cash Alcohol Bar

Use the Google Forms link below to sign-up and make your meal selections.

https://forms.gle/acnvyzVQZczcobmR7

Hope to see you there…
Zoom, Zoom

June 21, 2023 Wednesday Midweek Miata Cruise
2023-06-21 17:15 - 19:00
Join us on June 21, 2023
Third Wednesday of every month leaving my house 18 Thomas Farm Circle, Shrewsbury, MA around 5:30 for a 1-1/2 hour local ride starting and finishing at my house. Routes will vary but will be full of twists and turns.
Prefer Text if interested.

Dean C. Temple. RA
dctDESIGNS
508.330.4004
dtemple@dctdesigns.net

Upcoming Midweek Miata Cruise: July 19th, August 16th and September 20th

June 21, 2023 Mid Week Cruise Photos
2023-06-21 08:00 - 17:00

June 17, 2023 Frank Llyod Wright PHOTOS
2023-06-17 08:00 - 17:00

June 17, 2023 Saturday Frank LLoyd Wright Tour Trip is now full
2023-06-17 08:00 - 14:30
Frank Lloyd Wright Tour
June 17, 2023
Please join us for a scenic back road journey through Massachusetts and New Hampshire to tour two homes designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright.

The Zimmerman Home was commissioned by Dr. Isadore Zimmerman and his wife Lucille in 1949. Frank Lloyd Wright designed the home, garden, and furnishings. The Zimmermans lived in the house for the remainder of their lives, and bequeathed it to the Currier Museum of Manchester NH. The house is preserved exactly as it was when the Zimmerman family lived there.

The Toufic H. Kalil House was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and built in 1955 in the Usonian Automatic style. It was acquired by the Currier Museum in 2019, and is right down the street from the Zimmerman House.

We will marshal at the Market Basket in Westford MA just off I-495 at 9:00 for a 9:15 departure. The backroads journey will be about two hours – there will be one (optional) loo break about half way.

Our destination is the Currier Museum of Art in Manchester, New Hampshire. There we will park our Miatas and enjoy brunch / refreshments in the Museum cafe, which opens at 11:00. At noon we will board a tour bus along with our guide to travel to the nearby Wright homes. After our visit, the bus will return us to the Currier Museum. Your Frank Lloyd Wright tickets also provide full access to the Currier Museum – you are free to explore the galleries as long as you wish, and then make your own way home. The return trip is about 30 minutes via US 3 or I-93 to I-495 in Massachusetts.

Admission to the Tour is $32 per person for the group rate. Payment should be sent as soon as you sign up to secure your spot.

Destination: Currier Museum Manchester NH
Start: Market Basket Westford
Midpoint: Market Basket Milford
Date: Saturday June 17 2023
Drive: 64 miles / 126 minutes
Route: Google / GPX / TomTom / Old School

UPDATED INFO: To accommodate more people on this trip, we’ve added a second wave. Here is the new schedule:

Wave 1
Time: Marshal at 8:15 for a 8:30 departure
Brunch: 11:00 – 12:00
Tour: 12:00 – 14:00
Museum: 14:30 – 17:00
Wave 2
Time: Marshal at 8:30 for a 8:45 departure
Brunch: 11:00 – 12:00
Museum: 12:00 – 14:30
Tour: 14:30 – 16:30

To sign up, please fill out this form.

Signup open until May 29th, or while tickets last.
TOUR LIMITED TO 14 INDIVIDUALS PER WAVE.

“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 11, 2023 Sunday Atkins Farm Trip RSVP by June 5, 2023
2023-06-11 10:30 - 12:30
June 11, 2023 Atkins Farm Trip. RSVP by June 5, 2023

I need volunteers for lead and chase, so the number of cars is undetermined at this time.

4 spots will be held for new members

Atkins Farm, atkinsfarm.com, is in Amherst, MA.

We will be meeting in the lot of the Market Basket at 147 Tower Road in Athol, MA at 10:30AM. There will be a driver’s meeting at 10:45 A.M. with the first group leaving at 11:00 A.M.

The route is roughly 45 miles and will take about an hour to complete.

Atkins Farm is a destination. They have fresh fruits and vegetables, a bakery, salad bar, deli, fresh sandwiches and gourmet ingredients. There is an inside dining area and picnic tables
around the grounds.

To register, email Dave at dhatch6354@aol.com

Please include a cellphone number and if you have a CB radio.

Anyone wishing to volunteer to be a lead or a chase, please let me know.

“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 10, 2023 Saturday North Village Smoke House Ride RSVP by 5/25/2023
2023-06-10 12:00 - 15:30
June 10, 2023 Saturday North Village Smoke House Ride RSVP by 5/25/2023
20 car limit with 5 spots being held for new members.
Email: CavemanBBQ@outlook.com

Will need one lead car and TWO tail cars for the second and third groups.

Let the organizer know when you sign up if you are willing to help out and also give him your cell number.
You will also need to let the organizer know what kind of meat you are going to eat, so he can give a count to the restaurant.
CHOICES:
RIBS, CHICKEN, BRISKET, SAUSAGE OR PULLED PORK
Meet at Walmart Parking Lot Route 9 Leicester, MA

Meet at 12:00 P.M.
Drivers meet at 12:15 P.M.
****A PRE-RUN FOR THE LEAD AND TAIL CARS WILL BE HELD ON JUNE 3RD, 2023. MEET AT NOON AT
Walmart Parking Lot Route 9 Leicester, MA. WE WILL BE HAVING LUNCH.

Drive around one hour and 20 minutes for an arrival time around 2:00 P.M. at North Village Smokehouse 32 Federal Street Millers Falls, MA 01349
Total of 56 miles
We have the rear dirt parking lot. Please back into your parking spot.
As soon as you arrive, please put your name in for a table.
This is a first come first serve restaurant and do not take reservation
The ride is over once we have reached North Village Smokehouse

“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, 2023 Sunday Roadsters & Espresso
2023-06-04 09:30 - 12:00
2023 Roadsters & Espresso

ALL SPORT CARS ARE WELCOMED!
Enjoy a cup of coffee or Espresso at Smokehouse Roadsters while you hang out and check out some cool cars.

Open to all two seater sport cars of all flavors
Meet and Great and display your two seater sports car in our designated area.
Enjoy a cup of Coffee or Espresso at Smokestack Roasters and a Homemade baked treat
Time: Hours of Meet and Greet is 9:30 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.

Where: Smokestack Roasters 39 Massachusetts Ave ( Route 2a ) Lunenburg , MA.
Set up area is in the Auto glass Parking Lot next to Smokestacks

With a optional short group ride for lunch after we wrap up at 12:00 P.M.

May 7th / June 4th / July 2nd / August 6th and October 29th for a Halloween Costume Cars and coffee
Option short ride to lunch after we wrap up at 12:00 P.M.

Any questions contact Ken Robinson at CavemanBBQ@outlook.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/

June 1, 2023 Thursday Luncheon
2023-06-01 12:00 - 14:00
Join us for an afternoon of food, socializing and laughter
Meet old and new friends of your Miata family.
Hank’s Dairy Bar
1006 Norwich Road
Plainville, CT 06374
Noon to 2:00 P.M.
Cash and credit cards.
Potter potties on site (very clean).
Plenty of parking.
Lots of picnic tables.
Counter service.
No indoor seating.
Email Brenda to let her know your are going to join us bgauvin@charter.net

May 27, 2023 Brewery Run Trip is Full/ a wait list is available
2023-05-27 08:30 - 17:00
Brewery Run and New Bedford Whaling Museum Day

Date: Saturday, May 27,2023
Meeting location: BJ’s Parking Lot, 2085 Bay St, Taunton, Mass. (off 495)
Drivers Meeting: 8:45 AM

We will drive backroads (approx. 1 hour) to New Bedford visiting the Museum at 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, MA 02740
We will spend about 2 hours at the museum.
Tickets can be purchased online ahead of time at whalingmuseum.org

The cost is $20/senior (65+) or $22/person. Also if you have a AAA card you can get 10% off at the door or 50% off if your library has a pass.
There are also two 3D movies for $2 each which can be viewed. Parking is either on the street (metered parking is free on Saturday’s) or 2 blocks away there is Elm Street Parking Garage.

From there we will drive about 2 miles to the Cisco Brewers Kitchen & Bar. The food here is wonderful, flights are available, bean bag toss, vendors, waterside walks and just a great setting. We will stay here as long as you like. I will prepare a leisurely ride back to BJ’s mid afternoon if anyone is interested or you can leave whenever you wish.

TRIP IS NOW FULL. A WAIT LIST IS AVAILABLE.

pat.tarantino@comcast.net

“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, 2023 Butterfly Place RSVP by May 15, 2023
2023-05-21 08:30 - 13:30
Butterfly Place Westford MA
Sunday May 21, 2023
8:30 – 1:30 PM (5 hours plus however long you want to stay at Kimball Farms)
Meeting place Lowe’s Home Improvement, 198 New Lancaster Rd, Leominster MA 01453.
Meeting time 8:30 AM
We will be taking a circuitous two-and-a-half-hour Sunday morning ride through North Central MA to the Butterfly Place in Westford MA. There will be a bio break stop during the ride.
The Butterfly Place – Westford, Massachusetts: An indoor garden filled with hundreds of freely-flying butterflies! (butterflyplace-ma.com)
Admission costs:
Adults: $14.00
Seniors (65+): $12.00
I am not planning to get a group rate. Check your library. They may have discount coupons available.
We will spend 1 hour at the Butterfly Place then proceed to Kimball Farms in Westford. The trip ends here. You can purchase food or ice cream (or both), maybe even enjoy some rides or mini golf.
Trip is limited to 12 cars with 3 being reserved for new members.
Sign up begins May 1, 2023
To sign up email jbaylis89@comcast.net

Sign up by May 15, 2023 to reserve your place
Butterfly Place, 120 Tyngsboro Rd, Westford MA 01886
Kimball Farms, 400 Littleton Rd, Westford MA 01886

“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 17-18, 2023 MLO (Miata Ladies Overnight)
2023-05-17 08:00 - 17:00
This years MLO will be in Ogunquit Maine May 17th and 18th. We’re honoring Lillian Orchard at this years MLO. Let’s make it a grand event in her memory.
Staying at Anchorage By The Sea 125 Shore Road Ogunquit, ME
Reservations (207) 646-9384 Mention you are from the Massachusetts Miata Club.
A breakfast reservation is at the hotel restaurant. Surf Point 360 for 8:00 A.M. on May 18th. You may order off the restaurant menu, pay at the restaurant or bill breakfast to your room.
Check out the link for the breakfast menu https://www.anchoragebythesea.com/accommodations/the-starboard-side/#gallery/27ec93500189c55ec35c129b33a6c108/102
If you must cancel, do so before April 17th to receive a full refund.
Once you have booked your room, email Maleia milliallan@comcast.net to tell her you have booked and give her your cell number.
We will sit for the viewing of beautiful (The Carol King Musical on May 17th at 8:00 P.M. The group has booked Row R and as of today 4/19/23 seats 107-114 in Row R are available. A few ladies are in Row Q.
“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 13, 2023 Wilton Town Hall Theatre
2023-05-13 11:45 - 16:00
Wilton Town Hall Theater

Please join us for a journey into cinema history to the Wilton Town Hall Theater in Wilton NH. We will meet at the Dunks in Lancaster MA, and follow a twisty back roads route to the Theater.

The Theater opened in 1885 as a vaudeville venue. In 1912, the theater exhibited its first silent film, and by the 1920s was in regular use as a cinema. The Theater continues in operation to this day, running an eclectic program of independent and classic films. The cinema prides itself on its extra bright projector, comfortable seating, and freshly popped popcorn with real butter.

The Theater is screening the 2011 feature “The Artist” for the Miata club. Film star George Valentin has it all – fame, good looks, adoring fans. He bumps into unknown aspiring actress Peppy Miller, and takes her on as his protege. But change is coming to the movie business, that will upend their lives forever. Winner of five Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Actor, and Best Director.

Destination: Wilton Town Hall Theatre
Start: Dunkin’ Donuts Lancaster
1474 Lunenburg Rd, Lancaster, MA 01523
When: Saturday May 13 2023
Time: Meet at 11:45 A.M.
12:15 departure
Trip: 43 miles / 85 minutes
Itinerary: Route: Google / GPX
Film: 2:00-3:40
To sign up, please fill out this form.
TRIP LIMITED TO 12 CARS.

“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 13, 2023 photos
2023-05-13 08:00 - 17:00

May 11, 2023 Thursday Luncheon RSVP by May 8, 2023
2023-05-11 12:00 - 14:00
Join us for an afternoon of food, socializing and laughter
Meet old and new friends of your Miata family.

Jimmy’s Tavern Grill
50 Boston Turnpike
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
Meet at the restaurant for noon.
Please email me by May 8, 2023 to let me know you will be joining us so I can give a head count to the restaurant
The restaurant is willing to do separate checks per couple. You will just need to be patient.
Email Brenda bgauvin@charter.net
jimmystavernandgrill.com

May 7, 2023 Sunday Roadsters & Espresso
2023-05-07 09:30 - 15:00

May 7 Cars & Coffee PHOTOS and Video
2023-05-07 09:30 - 12:00
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EEnxheFa9A&t=134s

May 7, 2023 Sunday Rolling Hills of New Hampshire TRIP IS NOW FULL
2023-05-07 08:30 - 17:30
ROLLING HILLS of NEW HAMPSHIRE
Date: Sunday, May 7, 2023
Starting / Ending Point of the Trip: Littleton, MA
Timing of the Trip: 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
How Many Cars: 8 Car Limit
DESCRIPTION: This is a great “driving trip”, which Brenda developed for Fall for New England 2. Our drive will take us on many nice, uncrowded roads in Southern New Hampshire. We hope to see Spring-time flowers, budding leaves, and full streams. Starting in Littleton, MA the first leg of our drive will take us to a Pit Stop in Milford, NH. The second leg of our drive, will take us to Newbury, NH for a nice lunch. The third leg of our drive will take us to an Ice Cream stop in Jaffrey, NH. And the final leg of our drive will take us back to our starting point, at which time folks can head home. Folks should be aware that this trip is just under 200 miles of driving.

“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, 2023 Thursday Lillian's Celebration of Life RSVP by April 26, 23
2023-05-04 11:00 - 15:30
May 4, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. services
A celebration of life for Lillian Orchard.
**** CHANGE OF PLANS! WE WILL MEET AT SAINT MARGARET MARY’S CHURCH 845 High St, Westwood, MA 02090 REST ROOMS AT DUNKIN 915 High St, Westwood, MA 02090

MEET AT 10:00 A.M. AT THE CHURCH. JOE WILL BE LEADING US TO THE CEMETERY.
SERVICES ARE AT 11:00 A.M. at the New Westwood Cemetery 877-881 High St, Westwood, MA 02090
Followed by a buffet reception at Conrad’s Restaurant 728 Washington St #543 Norwood, MA 02062 20 minute drive from the cemetery

Anyone wishing to say a few words or offer an anecdote please feel free to do so.

There will be an obituary in the Boston Globe Sunday April 23
Lillian’s obituary is listed at Holden Dunn & Lawler Funeral Home
55 High Rock Street Westwood, MA.
Joe has asked me to get him a head count of people that will be going to the reception. Please let me know if you are planning on attending by April 26, 2023. Joe needs to give a head count to the restaurant.

Email me at bgauvin@charter.net

Thanks,
Brenda

April 29, 2023 Saturday Tech Day
2023-04-29 08:00 - 13:00
Spring is right around the corner and that means it’s time to dust off your Miata and get ready for
Spring Tech Day at Main Street Auto 676 Main Street Clinton, MA

CALL: Jen at Main Street Auto (978) 368-7211 and let her know you are going to attend so they will have enough coffee and donuts and a head count for the food truck.
YOU MUST call to make an appointment if you want work done. (978) 368-0088 and speak with Jen.
The fun will begin at 8:00 A.M. Coffee and donuts will be waiting.
Instead of Pizza there will be Texas Smoke Shack food truck here from 10am-2pm.
https://thetexassmokeshack.com/menu/
We plan to wrap up around 2:00 P.M. followed by a ice cream run to Rota Spring Farm.
This event has become more and more popular each year, so this year will be limited to only small jobs so that more members can get work done. Just oil changes, inspection stickers, tire rotation and some small jobs.

April 22, 2023 Saturday Spring Business Meeting RSVP by April 18, 2023
2023-04-22 11:00 - 14:00
Social Time: 10:30 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.
Board Meeting 10:00 A.M to 11:00 A.M.
Location: Sentry West Mazda
940 Boston Turnpike (Rt.9)
Shrewsbury, MA
Phone: 508-845-7700
Website: sentrywestmazda.com
RSVP by: April 18th, 2023 to Fred so we can have an accurate head count for lunch.
RSVP to: Fred Wentzell
Email: fwentzell@msn.com
This is our first business meeting of the year so let’s have a great turn out.
The sales department will be staffed to answer any questions, or set you up with a test drive. Special pricing for Mass Miata members is available with your membership card.
So take the cover off your sleeping baby, dust her off and reconnect after a long winter. See you there.

April 5, 2023 Wednesday Luncheon RSVP by March 28, 2023
2023-04-05 12:00 - 14:00
PLEASE RSVP TO BRENDA BY TUESDAY MARCH 28, 2023, SO I CAN GIVE A HEAD COUNT TO THE RESTAURANT.
bgauvin@charter.net
Join us for an afternoon of laughter, socializing and food with New and old Miata friends.

Ashland Ale House
23 Pond Street
Ashland, MA 01721
ashlandalehouse.com
They will do separate checks per couple. You can pay with a credit card (no extra charge) or cash
If you have signed up and you are not able to make it the day of the event, call us (978) 590-8044

March 26, 2023 Sunday Rota Springs Ice Cream Social
2023-03-26 14:00 - 16:00
Hurrah, the first day of Spring was on 3/20/2023. It has been a very long winter. Although the weather has been warmer than usual, it is getting time to get out in our Miata’s with the top down.
What could be better than getting together with your Miata friends to welcome Spring and have ice cream.
You do not have to have your Miata. Just show up and enjoy the day.
Join us for ice cream and socializing.
We will meet at Rota Springs 117 Chace Hill Rd, Sterling, MA 01564 at 2:00 P.M.
Hope to see you there.

March 25, 2023 Saturday Middlesex Concert Band RSVP by March 23, 2023
2023-03-25 16:30 - 21:00
March 25, 2023 at 4:30 P.M.
Join us for dinner at Not Your Average Joe’s 4 C Wayside Road Burlington,MA 01803 for 4:30 P.M.
They are willing to do separate checks per couple and you can use your credit cards.
AFTER dinner we will drive 15 minutes to Galvin Middle School Auditorium 525 main Street, Wakefield, MA for a 7:30 P.M. – 9:00 P.M. Middlesex Concert Band. Our club Member Jack Austin plays in this band. Come join us and support our member in attending this concert.
The concert is free but donations are accepted. Book your free tickets at http://www.mcbconcertband.org
Please let me know if you will be joining us by March 23, 2023 so I can give the restaurant a final head count.
Thanks in Advance
Brenda

March 2, 2023 Thursday Luncheon RSVP by February 28, 2023
2023-03-02 12:00 - 14:00
Join Bob & I for an afternoon of lunch, socializing and laughter
Meet old and new of your Miata family.
We had 13 people
Baubinia’s
271 Grafton Street
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
Chinese restaurant that also serves sushi
http://www.bauhiniarestaurant.com
We have never had a bad meal from here.
Email: Brenda at bgauvin@charter.net
Let Brenda know you are going to join us and the names of people coming
Also give me your cell number
“For the safety of all, we are asking all unvaccinated individuals to wear a mask”

February 26, 2023 Gilbert and Sullivan The Grand Duke RSVP by February 23, 2023
2023-02-26 14:00 - 21:00
17 people for the play and dinner
Our member Celia Raia is playing in the pit orchestra for Gilbert and Sullivan show is a less familiar one, The Grand Duke.
Bob & I just bought tickets to attend the performance on Sunday February 26th for the 2:00 P.M. showing. 2 senior tickets $22.00 per person plus service fee of $4.30 for total ticket cost being $48.30
If anyone would like to join us, here is the information.
https://sudburysavoyards.org

Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High 390 Lincoln Rd, Sudbury, MA 01776

Gilbert and Sullivan’s operetta “The Grand Duke”

Tickets now on sale for Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Grand Duke – Attend the tale of a theatrical troupe of actors conspiring to take over the Grand Duchy of Pfennig-Halbpfennig, performed with full orchestra, striking sets, and elaborate costumes.
Show dates Feb 24th – Mar 4th, 2023
Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High, Sudbury, MA
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Fans of classical music and musical theatre won’t want to miss this grand production performed with full orchestra, striking sets and elaborate costumes.
Attend the tale of a theatrical troupe of actors that conspire to take over the Grand Duchy of Pfennig-Halbpfennig but are discovered by the Grand Duke’s detective. To save the company, a statutory duel is suggested between the troupe’s manager and his leading comedian. Drawing playing cards instead of weapons, whomever draws the lower card is deemed the loser and will confess to the plot. Things go awry when the Grand Duke hears of the conspiracy and impulsively takes part in a second statutory duel. Acquired identities, mistaken engagements, and made-up Greek words abound in this pinnacle of operetta. You won’t want to miss this rare and rollicking piece of theatre!
Friday Feb. 24 – 8pm
Saturday Feb. 25 – 8pm
Sunday Feb 26 – 2pm
Friday March 3 – 8pm
Saturday March 4 – 2
If anyone will be joining us, let me know ASAP. Dinner will be at Evviva Trattoria Restaurant in 5 Digital Way, Maynard, MA 01754. A 10 minute drive from the musical. RSVP to me by February 23 nd so I can give a head count to the restaurant.

bgauvin@charter.net

February 4, 2023 Dinner and a Movie RSVP by February 1, 2023
2023-02-04 14:25 - 17:00
26 people for the movie and 28 people for dinner
Purchase your tickets in advance:
We are in rows K + L
put in your email address and proceed

https://www.showcasecinemas.com/booking?clientId=b2238461-0dc9-4e81-be94-3f25ced6fc6c&session=1734293&cinemaId=7929
Event: Dinner and a Movie
When: Saturday February 4, 2023
Location: Showcase Cinema, Patriot Place Foxboro, MA
Show Time: 2:25 P.M.
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 Saga Hibachi Steakhouse.
This year’s movie selection will be “80 for Brady”. Inspired by a true story, this comedy starring Jane Fonda, Sally Field, Rita Moreno and Lilly Tomlin looks like a good time, and what better place to see the movie than at Showcase Cinema Patriot Place, just steps from Gillette Stadium.
After the show 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.
https://sagahibachisteakhousema.com
Let me know by Thursday February 1st, 2023 so that I can make reservations for the restaurant.
Of course at this time of year this is all depending on weather.
Hope you plan on joining us.
“For the safety of all, we are asking all unvaccinated individuals to wear a mask”

January 21, 2023 MMC HOLIDAY PARTY
2023-01-21 16:00 - 22:00
THE THEME FOR THE HOLIDAY PARTY WILL BE UGLY SWEATER FOR OUR SATURDAY NIGHT DINNER.
We had 26 rooms booked and 45 people in attendance.
There will be a prize for the person who is wearing the ugliest sweater.

The Mass Miata Holiday Party will be on Saturday January 21, 2023 and will be held at The Inn at East Hill Farms in Troy, NH
Call (603)242-6495 to book any room you would like to stay in and tell them you are from the Mass Miata Club. Room deposit is due at the time of booking OR 4 MONTHS PRIOR TO ARRIVAL . $100.00 per 2 adults and $50.00 for a single for the weekend. Final payment is due at check out.
YOU WILL NEED TO BRING OUT YOUR INNER CHILD IN ORDER TO ENJOY THE WEEKEND!
Once you have made your room reservation, please email me to let me know you are booked, what room you 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 and book.
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 BINGO game with prizes from the gift shop. Friday dinner is served 6:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M.
Saturday they will have a cocktail party at 5:30 P.M. and they will have 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 a magician.
They have an indoor pool, hot tub and sauna. Barnyard filled with animals (horses, pigs, cows, bunnies, chicken, goats and others). You can have fun daily and collect your own eggs to be brought home or they will cook them for you. 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: Horseback riding $50.00 per trail rider, 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 year 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 lunch at noon, so after breakfast, go for a swim, 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 should cancel closer to your date of arrival you will lose your deposit but will not have to pay for the weekend.
There will be a twisted yankee swap done with dice. Bring a wrapped gift between $10 to $15.00 per person if you want to participate
Yankee swap will be held on Saturday afternoon: 2:30 to 4:30 P.M. in the dinning room If we have time, we will play a trivia game. Bring a pen or pencil. Prize for the trivia game winner.
“For the safety of all, we are asking all unvaccinated individuals to wear a mask”

January 21, 2023 MMC Holiday Party Photos
2023-01-21 08:00 - 17:00

December 17, 2022 Wreaths Across America
2022-12-17 12:00 - 17:00
December 17, 2022 Wreaths Across America

http://wreathsacrossamerica.org

REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom.
6 days to Wreath Day! This will be our 4th year of participation here in Norton. We are one of over 3,700 locations that will be placing wreaths on Saturday, December 17th. Once again we have been able to reach our goal and over 700 Veteran’s will receive a Remembrance Wreath. Thanks to all of you that have given to this event. Your support means so much!
On December 17, 2022 at 12:00 pm, ,Wreaths Across America – Norton, will be helping Norton Common Cemetery to Remember and Honor our veterans by laying Remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country’s fallen heroes.
For those who are local and wish to participate, the ceremony is held at the Norton Common Cemetery at 200 West Main Street, Norton, MA
Any questions contact Pat.
Pat.Tarantino@comcast.net
Please help us honor and remember as many fallen heroes as possible by sponsoring remembrance wreaths, volunteering on Wreaths Day, or inviting your family and friends to attend with you.
Thank you all and hope to see some of you next Saturday.

November 19, 2022 Saturday Planning Meeting Year 2023 RSVP by 11/16/2022
2022-11-19 10:30 - 15:00
We had 25 people in attendance

November 19, 2022 Planning Meeting RSVP by November 16th, 2022

10:30 A.M. social time, meeting to start at 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Calling all Mass Miata Members!
Please help us plan and schedule our club events for year 2023
We need your ideas, suggestions, thoughts (and volunteers) for Meetings, Activities, Day Trips and Overnight Treks for the 2022 season:

Organize a trip to somewhere fun and/or interesting that other club members would enjoy!
Organize an activity – scavenger hunt, poker run, trip to a museum, etc.
Take us on your favorite drive!

IF YOU PLAN, ORGANIZE A TRIP WITH A DRIVE AT LEAST 1 1/2 HOURS, YOU WILL RECEIVE TWO RAFFLE TICKETS (FOR EACH TRIP PLANNED AND RAN). THE WINNING TICKET WORTH $200.00 WILL BE DRAWN AT OUR MMC ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY.

Re-occurring events we’ll be starting with for next year include:

Spring Tech Day in early-mid April
Business meeting in April or May
Annual Business/Election Meeting in June
Annual Miata Day
Annual Club picnic in August
Business meeting in late August/early September
Business meeting in early November (last business meeting for the season)
Annual Pre-Hibernation Run 2nd weekend of November (last official Miata ride for the season)
Planning Meeting for year 2024, 3rd weekend of November

Please email Activities@MassMiata.net if you plan to attend so we will have enough chairs set up for you to be able to sit.
If you have a trip in mind but are unable to attend, email Brenda activities@massmiata.net prior to the meeting and your trip will be added to the agenda: If you have a date you want, I can block that date in the calendar for you as well.
When:
Saturday November 19, 2022
10:30 AM Meet and greet, meeting to start at 11:00 A.M. to 3:00 PM
Where:
Foresight Imaging
Suite 202 (Note: Second Floor)
One Executive Drive
Chelmsford MA 01824
Directions:

Route 495 to the Lowell Connector
Exit# 3, Industrial Ave
Take a LEFT off the exit, (Industrial Ave EAST)
Take the FIRST RIGHT into Executive Drive (Immediately after the Courtyard Marriott)

It will be the first building, and first office on left on the SECOND FLOOR off the atrium.
THE CLUB WILL BE PAYING FOR THE PIZZA.. Potluck soda and/or desert donations will be appreciated – please coordinate with Brenda when you sign up.

Member(s) Attending
What They’re Bringing

Al
Conference Room

Brenda

Plates, napkins, forks, knives, cups.

Bob
Computer

Bob & Jean B
Coffee Cake

Mark L

Jack & Judy A
Dessert

Ken R

Dave H

Ellen C
Brownies

Trish J
Garden Salad

Bob & Janet B
Unsweetened Ice Tea

Bill & Sue C
Water

Les B

Kathy & John H
Dessert

Larry & Marylou H

Maleia A
Diet Soda

Allen C

Charly & Vickie B

Pat T
Soda

Joe B

Dean T

Head count: 28

Details

Date:
November 20, 2021
Time:

11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Organizer

Activities Committee
View Organizer Website

Venue

Foresight Imaging

One Executive Dr.
Chelmsford, MA United States + Google Map

November 14, 2021 Sunday End of Season Ride TRIP IS CLOSED
January 22, 2022 MMC Holiday Party Photos

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November 13, 2022 Sunday Pre-Hibernation Run Check Must Be Received Before 11/1/2022
2022-11-13 09:30 - 16:00
As always, crazy hats are encourage to be worn but are not mandated.
We had 30 cars and 56 people
Sign up anytime.
To sign up Email: bgauvin@charter.net
There is no limit to this trip provided I can get the help I need.
In order for this trip to happen, the restaurant requires a minimum of 36 people and a maximum of 75 people.
When you sign up tell me how many people and their names, cell phone number, if you have a CB radio or not, and whether you are a new member or not.
TANKS FULL, BLADDERS EMPTY.
Pre-run for the volunteers who offered to LEAD Only will be on Sunday November 6, 2022 meet time to be determined.
We will meet at WALMART 250 Hartford Ave. Bellingham, MA 02019 GPS 42.11623 -71.46535
MEET TIME: 9:30 A.M.
DRIVERS MEET AT 9:45 A.M.
FIRST GROUP DEPARTS AT 10:00 A.M.
We will have a1 hour drive to McDonald’s for a 15 minute pit stop
We will drive 45 minutes to New England’s largest Christmas Place. We will spend around 1 1/4 hours browsing the shop. They also have a bakery and a fudge counter.
We will have about one minute drive to Abington Ale House & Grill for our late lunch stop around 1:45 P.M. Lunch will have to be pre-paid in advance. Cost is $37.00 per person which includes tax and gratuities. I must receive your payment before November 1, 2022 so I can give the final head count to the restaurant. There is no refund once I give the head count to the restaurant.
Make checks payable to:
Brenda Gauvin
P.O.Box 104
Sutton, MA 01590
Lunch will be a buffet: Freshly Baked Rolls & Butter, Caesar Salad, Boston Baked Scrod, Sliced Roast Beef with Mushroom Gravy, Ziti with Chicken and Broccoli, Fresh Medley of Vegetables, Oven Roasted Potatoes, Coffee, Tea & Decaf.
CASH BAR FOR ANYTHING OTHER THAN COFFEE, TEA & DECAF.
Everyone will GPS it home from the restaurant.
“For the safety of all, we are asking all unvaccinated individuals to wear a mask”
“By signing up for this trip, you agree to comply with the Club By-Laws and policies that include safe driving”
https://massmiata.net/club-bylaws/

NOVEMBER 13, 2022 PRE-HIBERNATION RUN PHOTOS
2022-11-13 08:00 - 17:00

November 10, 2022 Thursday Ride to Prezo for lunch RSVP by November 1, 2022
2022-11-10 11:00 - 15:00
Join Bob & I for a 1 1/4 hour ride to Prezo Grille and Bar for our lunch stop.
Space is limit to 20 people
We had 9 cars for the drive, 16 people for lunch.
RSVP BY November 1, 2022
Park around Buffalo Wild Wing 321 school street Mansfield, MA 02048 Restrooms at Dunkin Donuts
GPS COORDINATE: 42. 01456 -71.23237
Meet at 11:00 A.M.
Drivers Meet at 11:15 A.M.
Depart at 11:30 A.M.
Lunch will be at 1:00 P.M.
We can order off of the menu.
Separate checks per table.
To sign up: email bgauvin@charter.net Let me know how many people, there names plus your cell phone number.
“For the safety of all, we are asking all unvaccinated individuals to wear a mask”
“By signing up for this trip, you agree to comply with the Club By-Laws and policies that include safe driving”
https://massmiata.net/club-bylaws/

November 5, 2022 Saturday Business Meeting RSVP BY 10/26/2022
2022-11-05 11:00 - 15:00
November 5, 2022 Business Meeting RSVP by October 26, 2022

November 5, 2022 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Pit crew meeting 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M.

Business meeting: November 5, 2022 begins at 11:00 A.M.
Prime Mazda 420 Providence Hwy (rte. 1) Westwood, MA 02090
Come earlier for coffee and donuts.
Prime Mazda will provide lunch so please RSVP to pat.tarantino5@gmail.com
or 508-989-6764 so that she can give them a head count.
RSVP by October 26, 2022

“For the safety of all, we are asking all unvaccinated individuals to wear a mask”

October 29, 2022 Saturday Autumn Mill Run to Lunch
2022-10-29 09:30 - 14:30
TRIP IS FULL SIGN UP ON FORM FOR A WAIT LIST

Autumn Mill Run and Lunch

Please join us on Saturday October 29th for the Autumn Mill Run to lunch in Peterborough, New Hampshire, and then onward to the historic Frye’s Measure Mill in nearby Wilton NH.
We marshal at the Dunks in Lancaster, MA at 9:45 A.M. for a 10:00 A.M. departure. We’ll follow the scenic back roads of Massachusetts and New Hampshire to riverside dining at the Waterhouse Restaurant in Peterborough NH. Please contact the restaurant and make your own reservation for lunch at noon – their phone number is 603-924-4001. Capacity at the restaurant is limited so it’s best to call early. Indoor and outdoor seating is available (weather permitting).
After lunch, we drive on wards to the nearby Frye’s Measure Mill. Listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places, the water powered mill opened in 1858, making woodenware boxes. Production of Shaker style wood craft items continues to this day. Tours of the mill are $7, and you are strongly encouraged to patronize the gift shop to support this small family run business.

Dunkin’ Donuts Lancaster MA to Waterhouse Restaurant NH
Itinerary: Google GPX (47 miles/87 minutes)
Waterhouse Restaurant to Frye’s Measure Mill
Itinerary: Google GPX (10 miles/18 minutes)
SPACE IS LIMITED TO 12 CARS.
To sign up, kindly fill out this form.
“For the safety of all, we are asking all unvaccinated individuals to wear a mask”
“By signing up for this trip, you agree to comply with the Club By-Laws and policies that include safe driving”
https://massmiata.net/club-bylaws/

October 28, 2022 Friday Ted DelDonno's Funeral Mass
2022-10-28 10:00 - 15:00
We will meet at The Big Y 160 Reservoir Street Holden, MA 01520 at 10:00 A.M.
We will then caravan in our Miata’s to Saint Mary’s Catholic Church 114 Princeton Street Jefferson, MA 01522. The funeral mass is at 11:00 A.M.

October 22, 2022 Saturday Fall Drive and Lunch
2022-10-22 10:45 - 15:30
Meet at my house at 10:45 A.M.
18 Thomas Farm Circle
Shrewsbury, MA

Drive to Black Dog Tavern in Putnam CT via back roads which is about an 1.25 hrs away for lunch.

Have lunch and take a different scenic route back about 1.5 hours +/-

Dean C. Temple. RA
dctDESIGNS
508.330.4004
dtemple@dctdesigns.net

“For the safety of all, we are asking all unvaccinated individuals to wear a mask”
“By signing up for this trip, you agree to comply with the Club By-Laws and policies that include safe driving”
https://massmiata.net/club-bylaws/

October 22, 2022 Fall Ride Photos
2022-10-22 08:00 - 17:00

Green MountainTrek Monday-Thurs 3 night trip October 17-20, 2022
2022-10-17 09:30 - 17:00
October 17-20, 2022
Green Mountain Trek
TRIP IS NOW FULL, A WAIT LIST IS AVAILABLE.

Email Brenda to be put on a wait list: bgauvin@charter.net
We will see at least 10 covered bridges on this trip.
Rooms will be held until September 1, 2022
Meeting time and place will be emailed to the people on the trip only.
Deposit of 50% will be charged in late August. The inn will reconfirm all reservations by email before any deposits are charged. Final payment is due upon arrival.
Packages cannot be transferred or refunded once booked.
The inn does not have a liquor license and does not sell alcohol. but they do have a BYOB-bar fridge, ice and microwave that is always available for your use.

Join us on a three night WEEKDAY trip to Southern Vermont. Should be beautiful at this time of the year with all the fall colors.
We will stay three nights at the inn. Three night room rate for 2 people in a room is $437.00 Single Occupancy (1 person) is $334.00 which includes 3 hearty country breakfast each morning and one three course meal that includes tax and service.
Rates do not include housekeeping or dinning gratuities.
Breakfast will be served every morning 8:00 A.M to 9:00 P.M.
Check out on Thursday October 20th, 2022 is at 10:00 A.M.
DAY ONE Monday October 17, 2022: We will caravan to Vermont via some very nice roads having lunch at the 99 restaurant in Greenfield, MA
We will drive over three bridges, a couple of hairpin turns on our way to Hogback Mountain Country Store for our pit stop, beautiful vistas, ice cream, cheese, liqueur tastings and shopping.
The last trek of the day will be to our inn in Southern Vermont. We will arrive at the inn around 5:45
We will meet at 6:30 in the bar area for snacks, drinks and socializing. Please bring your own snacks for sharing and whatever you want to drink.
I will bring plates and napkins.
DAY TWO Tuesday October 18, 2022: we will see the Bennington Battle Monument, 4 covered bridges, drive up Mount Equinox Skyline have lunch and drive back to the inn arriving around 4:30 P.M. Dinner is on your own tonight.
DAY THREE Wednesday October 19, 2922: We will drive over three covered bridges, visit a cheese shop, have a light lunch at The Vermont Country Deli and drive back to the inn around 3:00: P.M. OUR GROUP DINNER will be tonight at 6:00 P.M. at the inn. 3 course meal soup, salad. 2 main courses and dessert. BYOB to dinner if you want. The Vermont Country Deli has a bakery, ice cream, build your own sandwiches, hot soups, cooked items and a store full of snack and gifts.
DAY FOUR Thursday October 20, 2022: We will have a two hour + drive to Norman Rockwell Museum. We should arrive around NOON. YOU MUST RESERVE YOUR TICKETS ON LINE BEFORE ARRIVAL. Lunch on your own. They do have a cafe. We will GPS it home.

Amenities:
To keep your ride looking fresh, they have washing facilities in their parking lot that are ready to go as soon as you arrive.

Level, well-lit parking
Bar and Market/Deli Store next door, others within walking distance
BYOB bar with refrigerator, ice and microwave
Outdoor Pool (summer only)
Fire Pit & Garden
2 Spacious Common Areas
All rooms have A/C
WiFi
Free Local Shuttle Bus

THIS IS A NO SMOKING INN AND PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED.
“For the safety of all, we are asking all unvaccinated individuals to wear a mask”
“By signing up for this trip, you agree to comply with the Club By-Laws and policies that include safe driving”
https://massmiata.net/club-bylaws/

Grren Mountain Trek Photos
2022-10-17 08:00 - 17:00

October 16, 2022 Sunday Central Mass Trip TRIP IS CANCELED
2022-10-16 08:45 - 15:00
THE TRIP HAS BEEN CANCELED
Central Mass Trip

WHEN YOU SIGN UP, PLEASE GIVE ME YOUR CELL PHONE NUMBER AND LET ME KNOW IF YOU ARE A NEW MEMBER OR NOT AS OF 10/5/2022. Also let me know if you have a CB radio.
Join us on Sunday October 16, 2022 for a fun day of driving around in our Miata’s on some very nice Central Mass roads. Our journey will take us from Stop N Shop in Shrewsbury, MA driving 1 1/2 + hours to Dunkin Donuts in Lancaster for a pit stop. Then we will drive on some very nice curvy roads for another 1 1/2 + hours to Johnson’s Restaurant and Dairy Bar for lunch and/or ice cream stop.

This will be the end point of the trip.
Trip will be limited to 12 Cars due to size of facilities.
Meet At: Stop N Shop
Meet Time: 8:45 A.M.
Driver Meet: 9:00 A.M.
Depart: 9:15 A.M. SHARP
Address for Stop and Shop is:

539-571 Boston Turnpike

Shrewsbury, Massachusetts01545

October 13-14 The Real Men's Overnight
2022-10-13 08:00 - 17:00
The Real Men’s Overnight
October 13 – 14, 2022
Going To The Track
Will Be Back Sometime on Friday
Sponsored By The Two Davids: Comeau and Hatch
Limited to 10 cars including 2 new members
Sign up starts on July 21, 2022,
and ends on August 28, 2022.
ONCE YOU HAVE MADE YOUR HOTEL RESERVATION, EMAIL DAVE TO LET HIM KNOW YOU ARE GOING. GIVE HIM YOUR CELL NUMBER TOO.
Contact by email:
David Comeau 205lotus@gmail.com

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sturbridge, MA
21 New Boston Rd, Sturbridge, MA 01566
Phone: (508) 347-8000
Call for reservation use: Block Code MCG for 10/13/22 (one night)
Room Cost $169.00 for a king bed or $159.00 for double queen plus taxes
Thursday, October 13, 2022, Meet in the morning south of Worcester MA. Meeting time and place will be emailed to men only.
Winding road trip to a relaxing group lunch on a lake.
After lunch, more winding roads and then check in at Holiday Inn Express Sturbridge, MA
Group Dinner, then back to the Inn to socialize
Friday, October 14, check out and have a free group breakfast at a restaurant (included with your stay)
Caravan the back roads to Thompson Speedway for:
The SCCA New England Region will be hosting the final races in the NERRC (New England Road Racing Championship) on Friday and Saturday of
October 14 – 15.
This is a rain or shine event.
On Friday, there will be Practice, and Qualifying Races. The cars are everything from Mustangs and Camaros to Spec Miatas and include open wheel cars.
The admission fee includes the paddock. Bring a folding chair and a small cooler for water and juices.
Volunteers are needed to help plan the runs.
“For the safety of all, we are asking all unvaccinated individuals to wear a mask”
“By signing up for this trip, you agree to comply with the Club By-Laws and policies that include safe driving”
https://massmiata.net/club-bylaws/

October 9, 2022 Sunday VT Apple Pie Festival RSVP by 10/3/2022
2022-10-09 09:00 - 14:00
Our ride will start from the Market Basket parking lot at 147 Tower Road, Athol, MA.
We will meet at 9 AM.
Have a driver’s meeting at 9:15 A.M.
The first group will depart at 9:30 A.M.
The trip is 48 miles and will take about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Included in the ride is the Dummerston Covered Bridge.

Reply to David Hatch at email: dhatch6354@aol.com
Please include your cell phone number and indicate if you have a CB radio.
I will need some volunteers to Lead and Chase for additional groups. There is no car limit unless I can’t get volunteers, then I will just make the route instructions available for self guided tour.
For over 50 years, the Town of Dummerston, VT has hosted the Apple Pie Festival. They spend close to two weeks
baking 1200 plus apple pies for the event.
They setup a tent beside the church with slices of apple pie, homemade ice cream, fresh donuts, hot cider and Grafton Village cheddar cheese.
As the tables of pie slices start to deplete, another table loaded with slices of apple pie emerges from the church basement.

In front of the church, you can purchase whole pies and blocks of the Grafton Village cheddar cheese to take home.
This is a great Fall event. Not to be missed.

“For the safety of all, we are asking all unvaccinated individuals to wear a mask”
“By signing up for this trip, you agree to comply with the Club By-Laws and policies that include safe driving”
https://massmiata.net/club-bylaws/

October 8, 2022 Saturday Factory Five Tour TOUR IS NOW FULL
2022-10-08 08:30 - 17:00
TOUR IS NOW FULL
What: Factory Five Racing Tour

Factory Five Racing was founded in 1995. Over the years we have grown from a start-up business in a small garage to become the world’s largest manufacturer of “build-it-yourself” component car kits. We employ a full-time crew of about 40 people, and are located in Wareham, Massachusetts (about an hour south of Boston). We make our products right here in the USA, in the heart of New England where American manufacturing was born. http://Factoryfive.com

Meet at Factory Five 9 Tow Rd, Wareham, MA 02571
Meet at 8:30 A.M. tour starts at 9:00 A.M. Tour typically lasts 45-60 minutes and is free.

After the tour we’ll head out for a nice ride down to Butler Point/Kittansett Golf Club on Buzzards Bay in Marion MA. Before heading home we’ll stop at Mill Pond Diner for lunch.
“For the safety of all, we are asking all unvaccinated individuals to wear a mask”

October 1, 2022 Saturday Quabbin Ride/Lunch and a Optional Hike TRIP IS NOW FULL
2022-10-01 09:00 - 15:00
TRIP IS NOW FULL!

Where to meet – Walmart, 20 Soojian Dr, Leicester, MA 01524

What time to meet – 9 AM

Drivers meeting time – 9:15 AM

Departure time – 9:30 AM

How many cars – 8 car LIMIT.

Description: This is a 3 part ride on some particularly twisty back roads of central Massachusetts. Part 2 of the ride ends at the Stables restaurant, a quirky breakfast/lunch spot in Hadley MA. After that stop there is an optional third leg of the ride that stops briefly at Dunkin’s near the intersection of Rt 202 and Rt 2. For those who want to hike, the ride then proceeds to the Quabbin for a 2.7 mile round trip hike that includes spectacular Quabbin views from a high ledge overlook.

“For the safety of all, we are asking all unvaccinated individuals to wear a mask”
“By signing up for this trip, you agree to comply with the Club By-Laws and policies that include safe driving”
https://massmiata.net/club-bylaws/

September 25, 2022 Sunday Wright's Dairy Farm & Bakery Meet & Greet
2022-09-25 14:00 - 16:00
Wrights Dairy Farm & Bakery Meet & Greet
200 Woonsocket Hill Rd, North Smithfield, RI 02896
Meet at 2:00 P.M.
They have a bakery, a gift shop and they make their own ice cream on site. You can also go look at the cows if you want. And the parking lot is big enough for our cars.
“For the safety of all, we are asking all unvaccinated individuals to wear a mask”

September 25, 2022 Wrights Dairy Farm Photos
2022-09-25 08:00 - 17:00

September 17, 2022 Saturday Hank's Dairy Bar Ride
2022-09-17 09:30 - 12:00
To sign up email: Ken @ CavemanBBQ@outlook.com
Please include your cell phone number, whether you are a new member or not and if you have a CB radio or not.
Space is limited to 15 cars with 5 spots held for new members.
Meet at 9:30 A.M. Walmart Parking Lot Route 20 and Route 12 intersection 742 Main Street (Route 12) North Oxford, MA 01537
Drivers meet at 9:45 A.M.
Departing at 10:00 A.M.
We will drive over 1 hour (50 miles) over twisty back roads to Hank’s Dairy Bar 1006 Norwich Road, Plainfield, CT 06374
Hank’s Dairy Bar is CASH ONLY! credit card machine is not working.
Trip is over once we arrive at Hank’s Dairy Bar
“For the safety of all, we are asking all unvaccinated individuals to wear a mask”
“By signing up for this trip, you agree to comply with the Club By-Laws and policies that include safe driving”
https://massmiata.net/club-bylaws/

September 12, 2022 Monday Cruise Night with the CT Nutmeg Club
2022-09-12 05:00 - 19:30
Cruisin’ the Grind MIATA NIGHT Car Show!
Joe Wall, President of the CT Nutmeg Club and some of their club members will be at the Cruisin’ the Grind MIATA NIGHT Car Show! Daily Grind Coffee House and Cafe, Christ Lutheran Church 568 College Highway Southwick MA
Monday Night, September 12th, 5:00 P.M. to dusk.
Miata’s have the feature spot on the front lawn, so come show off your Miata, bop to the music of the Dalley Kats, enjoy good food and drinks from The Grind, and enjoy what is left of summer with a nice cruise to the show!
“For the safety of all, we are asking all unvaccinated individuals to wear a mask”
Hope to see you there.

September 11, 2022 Sunday Cows, Brews, BBQ and Mt Views trip CANCELED
2022-09-11 09:30 - 15:00
TRIP IS CANCELED DUE TO LACK OF INTEREST.
September 11, 2022 Cows, Brews, BBQ and MT. Views

Trip will be limited to 12 cars with 4 spots being held for new members!

Sunday, September 11th, 2022 9:30 A.M. to – 3:00 P.M. ish

Join us on Sunday, September 11th, 2022 at 9:30A.M. at a location in Leominster Mass, (the starting location will be emailed to participants prior to the ride) 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 to the top or pay $5.00 at the gate if they’re checking cars.

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. 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, and enjoying the fresh ice cream made from their own cows.

https://www.stonecowbrewery.com

After that, your free to head on out on your own way home or follow us north and east for another shorter drive where we’ll end up near Rt.2 in Westminster for your ride home.

To sign up, click on the link below. Upon submission, you should get a confirmation notice that we have received your form, you’ll get a follow up email with 24 hours letting you know if you made the cut or are on a wait list.

https://forms.gle/wLoDqUSt5mJfVqqY9
“For the safety of all, we are asking all unvaccinated individuals to wear a mask”
“By signing up for this trip, you agree to comply with the Club By-Laws and policies that include safe driving”
https://massmiata.net/club-bylaws/
Zoom, Zoom!

September 10, 2022 The Great South American Adventure
2022-09-10 08:00 - 17:00
Trip is now full, a wait list is available.
Event: The Great South American Adventure
When: Saturday September 10th
Location: Walmart, 36 Paramount Dr., Raynham MA
Time: TBD
Sign Up Begins on August 1st
To Sign Up Email: cbmiata@verizon.net
Or Call (508) 725-9045
No, we will not be shipping our Miatas, but our day will include a little flavor of our continental neighbors to the south. Our first stop on our Great South American Adventure will be at the Hill Crest Alpacas Farm in North Dartmouth. These unique animals are breed for there fiber like wool which is highly prized for use in knitted and woven items such as gloves, hat and scarves. Alpaca wool maintains it’s warmth even when wet. A shop is on the grounds selling Alpaca knitted items. The owner of the farm will give us a tour and hopefully we can feed some of the Alpacas. Also, for those interested they also sell Alpacas, so you can bring one home in your Miata.
Hill Crest Alpacas – an alpaca farm located in North Dartmouth, Massachusetts owned by Shirley and Roger Lanouette.

After touring the farm we will take a scenic drive around the Westport area. Then return to North Dartmouth for a mid-afternoon meal at the Brazilian Grill Prime Steakhouse. Now if you have never been to a Brazilian Steakhouse, just remember one thing, bring a BIG appetite.
Brazilian Grill – Brazilian, Restaurant, Rodizio (braziliangrillrestaurants.com)

“The main attraction is the Churrasco a Rodizio, the traditional Brazilian barbecue, served table-side by Gauchos, who carve up skewers of beef, chicken, pork and lamb that have been grilled over wood fire, just as the legendary Gauchos would have done in the Rio Grande do Sul region of Brazil. “. Also, included is a large salad bar which includes many Brazilian side dishes. But honestly who wants to eat salad with all the grilled options.
The price for the Rodizio is $34.95 per person. For those that only want the salad bar it is $27.50 per person.
Unfortunately I have to limit this event to 20 vehicles, with three spaces reserved for new members. Sign ups will begin noon time Monday August 1st. When contacting me please include both you and your passenger names, cell phone number, have a CB radio, and if you are a new member.
“For the safety of all, we are asking all unvaccinated individuals to wear a mask”
“By signing up for this trip, you agree to comply with the Club By-Laws and policies that include safe driving”
https://massmiata.net/club-bylaws/

September 3, 2022 Saturday Fall Business Meeting RSVP by 8/28/2022
2022-09-03 11:00 - 15:00
The August business will be held on September 3,2022 at North End Mazda 757 Chase Road in Lunenberg, MA
Board meeting 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M.
General meeting will start at 11:00 A.M to 3:00 P.M.
To sign up email Brenda and give her how many people and their names.
bgauvin@charter.net
North End Mazda will be providing lunch, so PLEASE sign up before August 28, 2022 so we can give them an accurate head count for the food.
You can check out their inventory of Miata- MX 5’s, Mazda 3, Mazda 6 etc. with a chance to sit and drive them. There will be knowledgeable people available to answer all of your questions. The parts merchandise department will also be open.
“For the safety of all, we are asking all unvaccinated individuals to wear a mask”

September 1, 2022 Thursday Sushi Lovers Lunch Meet & Greet RSVP BEFORE 8/28/2022
2022-09-01 13:00 - 16:00
September 1, 2022 RSVP before August 28, 2022
Sushi Lovers Lunch Meet & Greet For those of you who love sushi, this lunch meet and greet is for you. They do have food other than sushi.
Please join Bob & I at Bauhinia’s Restaurant 271 Grafton Street Shrewsbury, MA o1545 for SUSHI.
lunch will be at 1:00 P.M.
Separate checks per couple.
Private room
Order off of the menu.
Space is limited to 24-3o people
To sign up contact bgauvin@charter.net and let me know if you will be joining us. BEFORE AUGUST 28, 2022
When signing up, Please give me your cell number, how many people and names of each person
“For the safety of all, we are asking all unvaccinated individuals to wear a mask”

August 27, 2022 Saturday Ice Cream Meet & Greet
2022-08-27 14:00 - 16:00
Meet at Shaw Farm 204 New Boston Road Dracut, MA (ice cream and farm stand)
Meet at 2:00 P.M.
“For the safety of all, we are asking all unvaccinated individuals to wear a mask”

August 25, 2022 Thursday Cruise Night at Patriots Place
2022-08-25 16:00 - 21:00
Join me for a ride down to Bass Pro Shops at Patriot Place on August 25th.
Leaving my house at 18 Thomas Farm Cir. Shrewsbury, MA at 4:30 P.M. sharp.
If you live along the way we can meet you – TBD
If Shrewsbury is out of your way we can pick a meeting spot nearer to patriot place along Rte 1
We will take some back roads and arrive a little before 5:30 P.M. The show is officially over at 9:00 P.M.
I’m told hundreds of cars show up for this cruise night. Let’s be a strong Miata Contingent.
My goal would be to have a good showing and park amongst the show vehicles.
To do this we each need to bring some non-perishable food items or cash donation.
Please email me Dean Temple at dtemple@dctdesigns.net
or text me at 508-330-4004 if you’re interested.
“For the safety of all, we are asking all unvaccinated individuals to wear a mask”
“By signing up for this trip, you agree to comply with the Club By-Laws and policies that include safe driving”
https://massmiata.net/club-bylaws/

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August 25, 2022 Cruise Night Photos
2022-08-25 08:00 - 17:00

August 21, 2022 MMC Club Picnic Photos
2022-08-21 10:00 - 17:00
https://photos.app.goo.gl/iccrBxpbgC5s4Vwn6

August 21, 2022 Sunday Club Picnic RSVP by August 18, 2022
2022-08-21 10:00 - 15:00
August 21 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 P.M.

Sign up anytime before August 18, 2022
TO SIGN UP EMAIL: bgauvin@charter.net
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED TO SERVE FOOD.

ALL ARE WELCOMED,

Colt state park has beautiful ocean views and there is always a nice sea breeze. Annual Membership Appreciation Day & Club Picnic will be held at Colt State Park, Route 114, 1070 hope Street Bristol, Rhode Island.

All 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 & support.
We have shelter 2. This is the large facility with parking and restroom near by. Follow the Mass Miata signs that Paul Trout sets up. Thank You Paul.
THIS YEAR WILL BE POT LUCK LIKE IT HAS BEEN IN THE PAST, BUT NO ONE WILL BE ABLE TO SERVE THEMSELVES. THERE WILL BE MEMBERS WEARING GLOVES AND THEY WILL BE VERY HAPPY TO SERVE YOU. PLEASE BE PATIENT! WE WANT EVERYONE TO FEEL COMFORTABLE IN OUR EFFORTS TO HOLD THIS EVENT AND GET TOGETHER.
Appetizers will be served beginning at 10:30 AM with lunch being served around noontime.
The club will be providing the entrees (Hamburgers , Hot Dogs and rolls, Sausage or Kielbasa cooked on the grill). 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, condiments, etc. Please consider contributing one of the following items and letting Brenda at bgauvin@charter.net know you will be attending the picnic. Brenda has kindly volunteered to coordinate the contributions so we have enough of everything.
WE ALWAYS HAVE TOO MUCH FOOD SO CONSIDER MAKING A DONATION TO YOUR LOCAL FOOD BANK. Do not bring the donations to the event.
An appetizer: chips & salsa, pita & hummus, veggie platter, cheese & crackers, fruit & dip etc.
A green salad: lettuce, tomatoes etc.
A side salad: pasta, potato , bean, cole slaw, macaroni, etc
Individual can/bottles of Juices, ice tea, punch, water, canned soda,etc
Individual bags of chips
Onions sliced & diced.
Condiments: Ketchup, mustard, mayo, relish (sweet and hot)
Salt & pepper, pickles
“For the safety of all, we are asking all unvaccinated individuals to wear a mask”
Please RSVP to Brenda G by August 16th if you are planning on attending so we’ll know how much food to purchase and prepare. Here is a list of members planning to attend and what they are bringing.

CLUB
Hot Dogs, Hamburgers and Roll, Sausage or Kielbasa for the grill

Bill & Amy M
Volunteers to help set up

Bob & Jean B
Volunteers to help set up

Charly & Vicki B
Volunteers to help set up & Clean up, ALSO bring pineapple/cherries

Pat T
Volunteers to help set up & bring an appetizer

Jack A
Volunteers to help set up

Bob & Brenda G
Volunteer to help set up & Clean Up

Paul T
Volunteers to help Cook

Jack A
Volunteers to help Cook, Judy will bring cookies

Les B
Volunteers to help Cook

Kerry K
Volunteers to help Cook, Missy will be coming.

Charly B
Volunteers to help Cook

Larry H
Volunteers to help Cook

Michael & Ellen C

Volunteer to serve hot dogs & hamburgers

Allen C
Volunteer to serve hot dogs & hamburgers & bring bottles water

Janet B
Volunteers to serve & Make A Donation to a Local Food Bank

Jean B
Volunteers to serve

Brenda G
Volunteers to serve Appetizers, bring mayonaise, diced & sliced onions

Ellen M
Volunteers to serve

Charly & Vicki B
Volunteers to serve

Mary Lou
Volunteers to serve Desserts and bringing a dessert

Mark & Robin F
Volunteers to serve

Karen & Howie P
Volunteer to serve desserts and bring on

*Joe M & Geraldine H
Watermelon

Mike & Donna G

Paul & Sue
Coolers with ice and water

Bill & Amy M
Tollhouse cookie squares

Bob & Jean B
Garden Salad & Whoopie Pies

Mitch B & Tim
Zero sugar power ads (soft drinks)

Dave & Marlene H
Potato Salad

Gov & Pam B
Macaroni Salad

Ed J

Mike M
Cheese & Crackers

JULIE C
INDIVIDUALS BAGS OF CHIPS

Greg & Dawn W
Donation to food bank, Dawn volunteered to serve

Ted & Judy L
Appetizer

Dave & Michele T
Appetizer

Harry & Paula W
Help Set Up and make a donation to their local food bank (first event)

Bill C

Les B
Apple Crumb Pie

Jeff & Terry Y
Salsa & Chips

Terry & Linda M
Watermelon

Michael & Ellen C

ketchup, mustard, relish.

Moses & Vivian T
Fruit Tray

Gil & Sue M
Cooler with some soft drinks , Gil volunteered to help out

Dave l & carol S
Key Lime Pie

*Richard & Nancy V
tomato bruschetta appetizer

Scottie H

Chris N
Pickles

Greg P
Turkey Asparagus Wraps.

Corey & Audrey M
Donation to their local food bank

RSVP to date: 65

“For the safety of all, we are asking all unvaccinated individuals to wear a mask”

August 20, 2022 Saturday Bruce Freeman Rail Trail Ride RSVP by 8/15/2022
2022-08-20 09:30 - 17:00
Sign up is now available.
To sign up email: Ken Robinson @ CavemanBBQ@outlook.com
Please include your cell phone number.
5 spots held for OTM’s and new member’s
Max 15 cars total
Please indicate if OTM (other than a Miata) or a New member at sign up
Bring water and bug spray
BRING A WELL MAINTAINED BICYCLE if you want to ride rail trails
No- Flats
a bike with Working Brakes
A bike that can shift gears without the chain falling off
In others words I am not fixing anyone’s bike..
Meet at 9:30 A.M. Stop N Shop 32 Lyman Street Westborough, MA 01581
Drivers meeting at 9:50 A.M.
Depart at 10:00 A.M.
We will drive 1 1/4 hours, 34 miles and bike for 22 miles on the rail trail.
After the bike ride we will drive to El Huipil Mexican 273 Great Road , Acton , Ma for lunch.
“For the safety of all, we are asking all unvaccinated individuals to wear a mask”
“By signing up for this trip, you agree to comply with the Club By-Laws and policies that include safe driving”
https://massmiata.net/club-bylaws/

August 14, 2022 Photos of the Oyster Tour
2022-08-14 09:30 - 12:30
https://photos.app.goo.gl/qjFAniAFbpv4ZFcE6

August 14, 2022 Sunday Oyster Tour EVENT IS FULL
2022-08-14 09:15 - 13:00
EVENT IS FULL, THERE IS NO WAITING LIST AVAILABLE.
TO SIGN UP EMAIL: bgauvin@charter.net
WHEN YOU SIGN UP!
Please let me know YOU HAVE BOUGHT YOUR TICKETS AND YOUR CELL PHONE NUMBER AND IF YOU ARE GOING TO JOIN US FOR LUNCH. LUNCH WILL BE AFTER THE END OF THE TOUR 10:30 a.m. TO 12:30 p.m.
https://www.rhodyoysters.com/ To buy your tickets https://www.eventbrite.com/e/oyster-farm-tour-tickets-252175021277?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
$25.00 per person plus $3.16
TOUR STARTS AT 9:30 a.m. PLAN TO ARRIVE 10-15 MINUTES EARLY.
WE WILL MEET AT THE RESTAURANT. IF YOU WANT LUNCH AFTER THE TOUR YOU MUST LET ME KNOW ASAP. I AM WORKING WITH THE RESTAURANT AND WILL RESERVE OUR TABLES.
Tours of Matunuck Oyster Farm begin at Matunuck Oyster Bar 629 Succotash Road Wakefield, RI 02879 with introductory discussion about aquaculture and fisheries on a global and local scale. Guests are then invited to visit the shellfish farm in Potter Pond. Tours of the oyster farm are a unique feature of the Matunuck experience where visitors see the different species of shellfish we provide at the restaurant, in many different stages of growth. The duration of the tour is approximately 60 minutes. Tours are held rain or shine.
We have limited seating and each person requires a ticket regardless of age. Tickets are non refundable.
All tours are held rain or shine and are only cancelled when thunder and lightning occurs. There is no cover on the barge, please dress accordingly. Cancellations due to weather are communicated through the email provided at time of purchase the morning of the tour.
Important notice re COVID-19: Please note any interaction with the general public poses an elevated risk of being exposed to COVID-19 and we cannot guarantee that you will not be exposed while in attendance at the event. Eventbrite is not responsible for the health and safety of this event. We encourage you to follow the organizer’s safety policies, as well as local laws and restrictions.
“For the safety of all, we are asking all unvaccinated individuals to wear a mask”

August 14, 2022 Oyster Tour Photos
2022-08-14 08:00 - 17:00

August 13, 2022 Sunrise Run Photos
2022-08-13 08:00 - 17:00
https://photos.app.goo.gl/gySj37cjznxcEbcj7

August 13, 2022 Saturday Sunrise Run
2022-08-13 06:00 - 08:30
Sunrise Run to Peterborough Diner

Please join us for the Sunrise Run to the Peterborough Diner in Peterborough, New Hampshire.
Beat the summer heat and beat the summer traffic! We marshal at the Dunkin in Lancaster, MA at 6:00 AM for a 6:15 AM departure. We’ll follow the scenic backroads of Massachusetts and New Hampshire to the diner.
The destination restaurant is a classic railcar style diner built in 1950 by the Worcester Dining Car Company, and features a diner style breakfast and lunch menu. Seating is available both inside and outdoors. The diner doesn’t take reservations, so we hope to beat the breakfast crowds as well.
Sunrise Run to Peterborough Diner
Saturday August 13th 6:00-8:30 AM
Dunkin’ Donuts Lancaster MA to Peterborough Diner, Peterborough MA
Itinerary: Google GPX
47 miles/87 minutes
To sign up click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdsOweEsIUCTUlsF-Z7YWcpfeWbzXNrTvkF5m619XAy3StXJw/viewform?usp=sf_link

There will be an OPTIONAL post-breakfast trip from the Peterborough Diner to nearby Miller State Park, where we will drive the steep winding auto route to the peak of Pack Monadnock (elevation 2290 feet). At the peak is a fire tower, with great mountain views, as well as a snack stand selling ice cream.
This extra excursion will add another 6 miles/14 minutes to the drive, plus time at the peak (say 30 minutes).
The cost to climb the peak is $4 per person, plus a $1 reservation fee. It is recommended but not strictly required that you reserve the auto route online beforehand – see this link.
“For the safety of all, we are asking all unvaccinated individuals to wear a mask”
“By signing up for this trip, you agree to comply with the Club By-Laws and policies that include safe driving”
https://massmiata.net/club-bylaws/

August 7, 2022 Sunday Carlson Orchards RSVP by August 1st
2022-08-07 10:00 - 13:30
Carlson Orchard Ride for Hard Cider Tasting
Sunday August 7, 2022
Meet at Main Street Automotive, 676 Main Street, Clinton MA 01510 at 10:00 AM.
Driver’s Meeting 10:15
Depart 10:30
Sign up is now available

To sign up email: jbaylis89@comcast.net
Ride is limited to 12 cars with 3 slots being reserved for new members until August 1.
When you sign up, please include your first and last name, cell phone #, if you have a CB radio, if you are a new member. I will need a tail car volunteer.
This will be a short ride. 1 1/2 to 2 hours
We should arrive around 1 PM. The trip ends at the orchard.
Hard Cider Flights are $16. They do have sweet cider as well as lemonade, soda, coffee and tea. They also offer some salads and pizza.
They have a good farm stand and pick your own fruit. The blueberries, raspberries, peaches, nectarines and early apples should be ready in August.
Total length of trip 3 hours plus how ever long you spend at Carlson.
“For the safety of all, we are asking all unvaccinated individuals to wear a mask”
“By signing up for this trip, you agree to comply with the Club By-Laws and policies that include safe driving”
https://massmiata.net/club-bylaws/

August 7, 2022 Carlson Orchard Photos
2022-08-07 08:00 - 17:00

August 6, 2022 Saturday Coastal Ride RSVP by July 30th
2022-08-06 10:30 - 16:30
Mass Miata Coastal Cruise
Aug 6th

Join us for a leisurely ride up the NH coast to dine at Newick’s for lunch.
We will start from the Seabrook Rest Area on I-95 northbound just over the NH border. Drivers meeting at 11:00 AM for an 11:30 AM departure.
We will cruise the NH seacoast with it’s beautiful scenery.
We will dine at Newick’s Lobster House at Dover Point at the entrance to Great Bay. Always great food and easy parking. They have land lubber fare also.

www.newicks.com
After dinner 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 around 4:30 for more ice cream than you can possibly eat.
Please let Judy & I know that you are coming by Sat July 30th. 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.
Jack & Judy Austin jack.austin2@verizon.net 978-284-3901
“For the safety of all, we are asking all unvaccinated individuals to wear a mask”
“By signing up for this trip, you agree to comply with the Club By-Laws and policies that include safe driving”
https://massmiata.net/club-bylaws/

July 30, 2022 Saturday Coffee Poker Crawl
2022-07-30 08:30 - 15:30
Sign up is now available
To sign up email Ken CavemanBBQ@outlook.com
Please include your cell phone number, whether you are a new member or not and if you DO NOT have a CB radio.
Space is limited to 10 cars with 3 spots being held for new members.
Meet at 9:15 A.M. at Smokestack Roasters 39 Mass Ave (Route 2A) Lunenburg, MA 01462
Show up early 8:30 am if you want a coffee and treat before the drivers meeting at 9:30am
Drivers meet at 9:30 A.M. Make sure to get ONE card
Depart time is 10:00 A.M.
We will drive about an hour to The Bagel Mill 145 Grove Street Peterborough, N.H. and arrive around 11:00 A.M. for lunch (remember to get TWO cards for your car)
We will depart at 1:00 A.M.
We will depart The Bagel Mill at 1:00 P.M. and arrive at Parker & Sons Roasters 166 Hancock Road Peterborough, N.H. at 1:20 P.M.
Get a coffee and treat and ONE card for your car. We will depart at 1:30 P.M.
We will then drive 1 hour and 40 minutes to Identity Coffee Lab 1090 NH-Route 119 Rindge, N.H. for 3:15 P.M.
Get a coffee and treat and your LAST card to play your poker hand.
The ride is over when we arrive at Identity Coffee Lab
We will ride to and from each stop as a group. I will hand out cards to each car at each stop. We will play our poker hand at Identity Coffee Lab. There is enough time for a relaxed pace and enjoy a cup of coffee and a treat at each stop. We will have a two hour lunch break the Bagel Mill.
“For the safety of all, we are asking all unvaccinated individuals to wear a mask”
“By signing up for this trip, you agree to comply with the Club By-Laws and policies that include safe driving”

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

July 24, 2022 Sunday Ice Cream Meet & Greet
2022-07-24 14:00 - 16:00
Meet at Carter’s 534 Salem Street Haverhill, MA 01835
Meet at 2:00 P.M.
Window service only, no indoor seating. There are benches in the back but no picnic tables.
Cash only, no restrooms and there is a atm on site.
“For the safety of all, we are asking all unvaccinated individuals to wear a mask”

July 23, 2022 Saturday Novice Tech Day POSTPONED
2022-07-23 09:00 - 12:00
THIS EVENT IS POSTPONED FOR NOW.
A NEW DATE WILL BE COMING SOON.
Hi Miata fans.
Would you like to learn more about your favorite car? Like how to clean those pesky drains or what pressure your tires should really be set at. Well you’re in luck!
On Saturday July 23rd Main Street Auto is holding a novice tech day for anyone who just wants to learn the basics of owning a Miata. The event will be held from 9am-12pm and will cover all generations of Miata. So if your Miata is 30 years old, or brand new, you can still learn how to keep it in the best shape possible.
To sign up contact Chris at 978-368-7211 or mainstreetauto@verizon.net
“For the safety of all, we are asking all unvaccinated individuals to wear a mask”

July 17, 2022 TSD Winners
2022-07-17 09:00 - 2022-07-18 17:00
Congrats to the award winners for the 4th annual TSD Ra!!y.
There were 4 teams that got all 15 Points of Interest Challenge Questions correct.
The Fosters
The Weisblatts
Led Barton and Brian
Jan Baylis and what’s his name
Teams were awarded a confectionary delight each.
TSD Rally Awards
Stage one first place went to Mrs and Mr Busky
Stage two first place was awarded to Ron Shobaken and navigator.
Stage three first place car was Mr Allen Chin and his lovely wife Linda
The grand prize award for the overall rally was awarded to Mr Les Barton and his navigator Brian Fall.
Congrats to all for a great rally and to Point Breeze restaurant for a wonderful award banquet.

TSD Rally Sunday July 17, 2022 RSVP ASAP
2022-07-17 08:00 - 15:00
MASS MIATA 2022 TSD RALLY
Sign up IS NOW AVAILABLE.
RSVP to : hidefarm311@charter.net
Send payment to: Send check payable to Pamela Baird, 311 Partridge Hill Rd, Charlton, MA 01507
Rally cost is $28.00 pp., which includes award eligibility, your meal, all taxes and gratuities. Rally is limited to the first 20 Miata teams.
FIVE SLOTS WILL BE RESERVED FOR NEW MEMBER TEAMS

Please include your CELL phone number with your payment in case there are any questions. This is a rain or shine event. No refunds will be given out once YOU HAVE paid.
Check must be received by July 10, 2022
Meeting Time will be at 8:00 am sharp at the Home Depot
Driver and navigator meeting will be at 8:15 am
1st competitors will be flagged off at 8:30 am sharp
Join us on July 17th for a bit of European fun- Sign up for our 2022 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 Lake Chargoggagoggmanchauggauggagoggchaubunagunganaugg 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
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 grandfather’s clock.
MEALS TO BE ORDERED AT THE RESTAURANT ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT!
TSD MENU
STARTERS:
HOT ROLLS
GARDEN SALAD
ENTRÉE CHOICES:
GRILLED BEEF TIPS
BAKED STUFFED SHRIMP
BAKED HADDOCK
CHICKEN PARMIGIAN
EGGPLANT PARMIGIAN
SHRIMP SCAMPI
ROAST TURKEY
FISH & CHIPS
FRIED CLAM STRIPS
PASTA PRIMAVERA
DESSERT:
APPLE CRISP
*DRINKS other than water are ON YOU*
“For the safety of all, we are asking all unvaccinated individuals to wear a mask”
“By signing up for this trip, you agree to comply with the Club By-Laws and policies that include safe driving”
https://massmiata.net/club-bylaws/

July 16, 2022 Saturday Connecticut Hills and Curves Cruise
2022-07-16 08:30 - 14:00
Sign up anytime joelmorin12@gmail.com

Space is limited to 40 cars depending upon the help of others members. If you would like to be a lead or tail, please let ME know when you sign up for the trip. THE TRIP IS A RAIN OR SHINE EVENT.

A pre-run will be on July 2, 2022 for the lead and tail volunteers ONLY! RAIN OR SHINE.
PLEASE GIVE ME YOUR CELL NUMBER, WHETHER YOU ARE A NEW MEMBER OR NOT AND IF YOU HAVE A CB RADIO.
Meet at 8:30 A.M. at Home Depot 99 Sutton Ave Oxford, MA.

Drivers meet at 9:00 A.M.

Depart time is 9:15 A.M.

We will leave Home Depot to drive an hour making our way through Sutton into Douglas following some country roads around Lake Manchaug. From there we will work through Douglas into and through Thompson CT to Dunkin’ 325 Woodstock Ave, Putnam, CT 06260 arriving around 10:30 A.M. for a pitstop to use the bathroom/stretch the legs.

Depart Dunkin’ then drive though the farmlands, forests and quaint towns of Woodstock, Pomfret, Eastford and Ashford Connecticut to Sweet Evalina’s Stand for lunch. Time to be determined.

The trip ends at lunch. Everyone will GPS it home from Evalina’s

“For the safety of all, we are asking all unvaccinated individuals to wear a mask”
“By signing up for this trip, you agree to comply with the Club By-Laws and policies that include safe driving”

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

July 14, 2022 Thursday Meadowbrook Orchards BBQ
2022-07-14 16:00 - 19:00
Sign up IS NOW AVAILABLE.

To sign up email Ken CavemanBBQ@outlook.com

Please include you cell phone number, whether you are a new member or not and if you DO NOT have a CB radio.

15 cars total with 5 spots held for 5 new members

Meeting at Staples 571 Boston turnpike ( Route 9 ) Shrewsbury, MA. There is a bathroom at the stop-n-shop 2 stores up.
Meeting at 4:00 P.M.
Drivers Meeting 4:15 P.M.
Leaving at 4:30 P.M.
This will be a short mid week drive of 27 miles ending with a BBQ at Meadowbrook Orchards
This is a first come first serve so get in line as soon as you park your car for the BBQ.
The ride is over once we reach the Orchards.
We should arrive around 5:30 P.M.
Can’t make the ride ? Join us at 5:30 P.M. for BBQ
Meadowbrook Orchards 209 Chance Hill Road, Sterling, Ma 01564

“For the safety of all, we are asking all unvaccinated individuals to wear a mask”
“By signing up for this trip, you agree to comply with the Club By-Laws and policies that include safe driving”
https://massmiata.net/club-bylaws/

July 10, 2022 Sunday Miata Day at the Museum
2022-07-10 10:00 - 14:00
22 nd Annual Miata Day at the Museum HAD 245 CARS

at the Larz Anderson Auto Museum

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 in Brookline, MA.
Only Miatas will be parked on the lawn and displayed during our car day.
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.
There will be trophies and door prizes.
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

* Miata Parts Swap *
Again we will be having a Miata Parts Swap Event where you can bring your misc Miata parts to offer for swap or sale with other Miata owners, but with some changes in the rules.
Swap time Noon to 1:00 PM

Parts will be displayed at designate location. You must register your name, phone, etc. on the day of the show to be part of the swap. Bring items you want to sell or swap, and come look-see what other people have that you might be interested in
No whole engines, transmissions, or other large or heavy items that are difficult to carry and/or not easy to move around – let’s keep it reasonable, please…
As a seller you must be in attendance during the swap to answer buyer questions and execute your transaction(s) – no leaving notes on items for people to contact you later
After the swap you must take home with you all items you brought that didn’t sell, along with any items you bought or swapped for.

The MOT is okay with us doing this as long as there are no abandoned parts that someone else (they) would need to dispose of.
The MOT and Mass Miata Club assume no liability for any damages to your parts and assumes no responsibility to resolve any disputes that might arise between buyers and sellers.

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!

The Mass Miata Club is grateful to Mazda for their assistance and support of this 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

Larz Anderson Photos
2022-07-10 08:00 - 2022-07-13 17:00
More photos to view.

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1F_DLt4MqiLJ2BUB_-Hg_8Fg0G7lcDKec?usp=sharing

Miata at the Museum Photos
2022-07-10 08:00 - 2022-07-11 17:00

Miata at the Museum Award Pictures
2022-07-10 08:00 - 17:00
