Mass Miata Club

Ice Cream Meet & Greet August 1, 2018
2018-08-01 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Gran-Val Scoop, 223 Granby Road, Granville, MA, United States
Meet and socialize with other Miata Members in your area. Come if you can. This is not an organized drive.
Grand-Val Scoop
223 Granby Road
Granville, MA
Ice Cream Only

Ice Cream Meet & Greet July 25, 2018
2018-07-25 18:30 - 20:00 | Bubbling Brook, 1652 High Street, Westwood, MA, United States
Meet and socialize with other Miata Members in your area. Come if you can. This is not an organized drive.
Bubbling Brook
1652 High Street
Westwood, MA
Ice Cream and Food

Cape Breton Trip July 20 to 30, 2018
2018-07-20 08:00 - 2018-07-30 19:00
Cape Breton or Bust- Here we come again
I believe this is our forth trip to this beautiful island and we still have not been able to do everything we wanted. The Cape Breton bucket list seems to get longer as we discover more things to do. More details to come as we get closer.

We have blocks of 15 rooms on hold to start with for a short time. Please call and make your reservations soon. Start with Telegraph House in case we need more rooms. Mass Miata Club or Miata group.
Going north-departing Friday morning 7/20/2018
Friday night Friday 7/20/2018 will be in St. John
Chateau St. John
369 Rockland Road
St. John, NB
506-644-4444
$139.00 plus taxes including hot breakfast buffet

Sat 7/21 (check in) thru Sat 7/28 (check out) will be at the Telegraph House Hotel in downtown Baddeck. The silver Dart and several others were already booked up.
First come, first serve on a variety of accommodations at different prices. $115 to $155 plus taxes. Cottages, motel rooms, or hotel rooms.
Telegraph House Hotel
479 Chebucto Street
Baddeck, Cape Breton, NS
902-200-6360 9 am to 6 pm
Call Shawn- ask for Miata Group block
www.baddeckhotel.com
Coming back south- Saturday 7/28/2018
Saturday night 7/28/2018

Super 8
40 Lord Amherst Road
Amherst, NS
902-660-8888
$144 plus taxes includes continental breakfast

Sunday night 7/29/2018
Winsome Inn
198 King Street
St Stephens, NB
800-400-7111
$109.95 plus taxes includes continental breakfast

Arriving home Monday 7/30/2018

Once you have booked your rooms please let us know.
Jack & Judy Austin
jack.austin2@verizon.net
childcornr@aol.com

Ice Cream Meet & Greet July 18, 2018
2018-07-18 18:30 - 20:00 | Moolicious Farm, 258 Feeding Hills Road, Southwick, MA, United States
Meet and socialize with other Miata Members in your area. Come if you can. This is not an organized drive.
Moolicious Farm
258 Feeding Hills Road
Southwick, MA
Ice Cream and Food

MMC Lunch Bunch July 18, 2018 RSVP by NOON 7/16/2018
2018-07-18 12:00 - 14:30 | Jimmy’s Tavern & Grill, 50 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545, United States
July’s MMC Lunch Bunch will be held at Jimmy’s Tavern & Pub 50 Boston Turnpike Shrewsbury, MA 01545

If you are free, come join us for lunch. You need not be retired, only free to meet at the restaurant at noon; spend a leisurely hour or two with like minded friends for conversation and comestables. If you can make it email by noon on July 16, 2018 so that the restaurant can be prepared
membership@massmiata.net
Bob & Jean Brewer

Miata's at the Museum July 15, 2018
2018-07-15 10:00 - 14:30
18th Annual Miata Day
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.
Come join us on the lawn and help us beat the record breaking attendance of 160 cars!!!
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 four Miata generation classes:

NA (1989-1997)
NB (1999-2005)
NC (2006-2015)
ND (2016-2017)

* 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 Cash or Check $20 for car, driver, and one passenger/guest. Spectator admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children and senior citizens. 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

Ice Cream Meet & Greet July 11, 2018
2018-07-11 18:30 - 20:00 | Rota Springs Farm, 117 Chace Hill Road, Sterling, MA, United States
Meet and socialize with other Miata Members in your area. Come if you can. This is not an organized drive.
Rota Springs Farm
117 Chace Hill Road
Sterling, MA
Ice Cream, Farm Stand, Petting Zoo

Kimball's Trifecta July 7, 2018 TRIP IS NOW FULL
2018-07-07 10:30 - 17:00 | Kimball’s Farm, 400 Littleton Road, Westford, MA, United States
Join your fellow Miata lovers for a fun filled day in the pursuit of ice cream!

We will be meeting at Kimball Farm 1543 Lunenburg Rd., Lancaster, MA

Here you can enjoy coffee and a snack (or ice cream!)

Driver’s meeting will be at 10:45 AM and we’ll leave at 11:00 AM for an hour drive to Kimball Farm in Jaffrey, NH where we’ll have lunch (or ice cream!) around noon.
After lunch it is a two hour drive to Kimball Farm in Westford, MA for an afternoon of fun (and ice cream !)

Hope to see you there.
Chris mainstreetauto@verizon.net

Pre-Run FFNE 2 to Palmer Race Track July 1, 2018 RSVP BY JUNE 28, 2018
2018-07-01 09:30 - 16:00 | westford regency hotel, 219 Littleton Road, Westford, MA
WE WILL NOT BE STOPPING AT THE TRACK!
Space is limited to 15 cars.
We will meet at Westford Regency 219 Littleton Road Exit 32 on I495 Westford, MA at 9:30 and departing around 10:00. We will be taking back roads to Palmer. Lunch will be at the Steaming Tender.
Contact Bob Baylis bobbaylis@comcast.net

Ice Cream Meet & Greet June 27, 2018
2018-06-27 18:30 - 20:00 | Trombetta’s Farm, 655 Farm Road, Marlboro, MA, United States
Meet and socialize with other Miata Members in your area. Come if you can. This is not an organized drive.
Trombetta’s Farm
655 Farm Road
Marlboro, MA
Ice Cream and Garden Center

Essex River Cruise June 24, 2018 Cruise is now available for booking
2018-06-24 08:30 - 16:30 | beverly rest stop, route 128 northbound, Beverly, MA, United States
We will meet at 8:30 A.M. at the Beverly rest stop on RT. 128 northbound, just past Exit 19. Be ready to roll, TFBE (tanks full, bladders empty), by 8:50. We will proceed through some nice scenery to Essex, where we’ll take a 10:30 Coffee and Muffin Cruise from Essex River Cruises:

“Sit back and relax as we cruise the pristine sheltered waters of the Essex River. Glide back in time, past islands, dunes and beaches formed by glaciers. See rare birds, wildlife and stunning scenery. Watch lobstering, fishing, clamming, and river activities. Learn about historic mansions, shipyards, salt marsh farms and native character.”
Following the cruise we’ll have lunch at Woodman’s in Essex. Woodman’s doesn’t take reservations but they’ve got plenty of room, indoors and out, just plan to spend about 15-20 minutes waiting to order at the counter. Credit cards are accepted.
http://woodmans.com

Reservations at the boat company open two weeks ahead of the cruise, so remember to call on or close to June 10th. You may make reservations by phone, (978-768-6981) or on line at http://www.essexcruises.com The cost is $30.00 per person.
steps for booking on line:
click on public cruises
click on ticket options (right hand side of your screen)
click on book a cruise now
click on coffee and muffin cruise
click on book
choose date (June 24, 2018)
10:30 coffee and muffin cruise
click on book
fill in your name etc and credit card info
click on complete your booking
Once you’ve made your reservation, email to let me know you’re joining us, c_raia@yahoo.com

Annual Election Meeting June 23, 2018 RSVP by June 20, 2018
2018-06-23 11:00 - 15:30
RSVP DEADLINE IS JUNE 20, 2018

This years annual Election and business meeting will be held at Barber’s Crossing Restaurant 175 Leominster Road (Route 12) Sterling, MA immediately North of I-190 exit 6 on route 12.
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 interesting in any Board Position or Committee, please contact our president Janet Baylis.
jbaylis89@comcast.net
We will also be voting on our annual charitable giving, discussing MOT, and Fall For New England 2.
There will be a brief Board Meeting at 10:30 followed by the Business Meeting at 11:00 AM. The meeting will break for lunch around noon, and then resume if needed.
Lunch selections include: Roast Turkey Dinner, Chicken Pot Pie, Roast Beef Dinner, BBQ Texan Ribs and Baked Haddock. Dessert will be Apple Crisp. The meal does include tea, coffee, soda and ice tea. There is a cash bar available.Meals will be selected at the meeting.
The COST of the meal will be $10.00 per person. Please bring cash and pay Helen Comeau before the meeting starts. Mass Miata club will pick up the balance.
After the meeting there will be the traditional ice cream run.
Please RSVP via email to Helen Comeau helen@albright1.com or by calling 978-422-8051 by June 20th at the latest so we can give the restaurant a head count.

MMC Lunch Bunch June 20, 2018 RSVP by Monday 6/18/2018
2018-06-20 12:00 - 14:30
June’s MMC Lunch Bunch will be at Stone Forge Tavern
90 Paramount Drive Raynham, MA 02767

If you are free, come join us for lunch. You need not be retired, only free to meet at the restaurant at noon; spend a leisurely hour or two with like minded friends for conversation and comestables. If you can make it email membership@massmiata.net by NOON, Monday 6/18/2018 so that the restaurant can be prepared.

Ice Cream Meet & Greet June 13, 2018
2018-06-13 18:30 - 20:00 | White’s Farm, 326 High Street, Ipswich, MA, United States
Meet and socialize with other Miata Members in your area. Come if you can. This is not an organized drive.
White’s Farm
326 High Street
Ipswich, MA
Ice Cream Only
CASH ONLY

Back To The Future June 10 2018 RSVP extended to June 6, 2018
2018-06-10 10:00 - 17:00
Back to the future … is actually a blast from the past.
Lunch will be at JOE’S Drive -In in Leicester, MA. Built in the early 60’s, it was an authentic car hop restaurant. The property was vacant for many years when Joe’s daughter and wife restored and reopened the drive- in 50 years after it closed. Joe’s does take credit cards.

Our ice cream stop will be at The Redwood Drive-In (AKA George’s Surf and Turf) in Mendon, MA. The Redwood was also a car hop that has been in business since I was a kid. That was many moons ago. Cash only. Food is also available.

We will meet at Dunkin Donuts on 50 Leominster Road Sterling, Ma at 10:00 AM departing at 10:30
Please RSVP by June 6, 2018 to Brenda at the email address shown below to let her know you are going to join the trip.
bgauvin@charter.net

Ice Cream Meet & Greet June 6, 2018
2018-06-06 18:30 - 20:00 | Peaceful Meadows, 170 Water Street, Plymouth, MA, United States
Meet and socialize with other Miata Members in your area. Come if you can. This is not an organized drive.
Peaceful Meadows
170 Water Street
Plymouth, MA
Ice Cream Only
Lots of places to eat in the area.

Trivia Run Tuesday May 29,2018 RSVP before May 29th
2018-05-29 09:00 - 14:00 | johnny appleseed, Route 2 Westbound, Leominster, Massachusetts
Instigators: David and Helen Comeau

Trip Advisor: Ed J

Trivia Professor: Paul R

First mid week run for the club.
Space limited to 10 cars , Space available for 7 more Miata’s.
Meeting: Johnny Appleseed Rest Area Route 2 Westbound, Leominster, MA.
Meeting Time: 8:45
Estimated Departure Time: 9:15 AM
CB Radio recommended.
Lunch at a restaurant of our choice.
Ending at Kimball’s Ice- Cream Lancaster, MA
Estimated arrival time to Kimball’s Ice Cream is 2:01 PM
Contact Dave Comeau david@albright1.com 978-870-7018

Micro Brewery Run III May 26, 2018 TRIP IS NOW CLOSED
2018-05-26 09:30 - 17:00 | westford regency hotel, 219 Littleton Road, Westford, MA
This will be a full day event where we will visit two microbreweries on the Mass Microbrewery Trail. The first will be at the Riverwalk Brewing Company in Newburyport and the second at Cape Ann Brewery in Gloucester, MA
Driver’s meeting at 9:45 AM
MEET: at Westford Regency, 219 Littleton Road Westford, MA exit 32 on 495. There is a gas station and Dunkin Donuts off the exit before you get to the hotel. Please top off your gas and use the facilities at Dunkin Donuts (FTBE) full tank, bladders empty.
Bring: PICNIC LUNCH and cash/credit card for tastings also bring your State Senior Pass or National State Park Senior Pass if you have one otherwise $5.oo entry fee.
EVENT:
Drive to picnic area
The first tasting is $8.00 for 4-4 oz. beers off their menu.
Leisurely drive to Plum Island area if time.
Drive to Cape Ann Brewing Co.
The second tasting is $12.50 for a flight consisting of 6-4oz pours of your choice.
For anyone that wishes to stay and enjoy a very leisurely, unrushed dinner-Cape Ann Pub has a menu and seating overlooking the Harbor.

RSVP by May 21, 2018 to pat.tarantino@comcast.net or via cell (508) 989-6764

MMC Lunch Bunch May 16th, 2018 RSVP by Noon May 14th, 2018
2018-05-16 12:00 - 14:30 | Applebee’s Milford, 91 Medway Road, Milford, MA, 01757, United States
May’s MMC Lunch Bunch will be held at Applebee’s 91 Medway Street Milford, MA 01757

If you are free, come join us for lunch. You need not be retired, only free to meet at the restaurant at noon;spend a leisurely hour or two with like minded friends for conversation and comestables. If you can make it email by noon on May 14, 2018 so that the restaurant can be prepared

membership@massmiata.net

Spring Tech Day CANCELLED
2018-05-05 08:00 - 17:00

Spring Meet & Greet May 5, 2018
2018-05-05 07:00 - 13:30 | Main Street Automotive, 676 Main Street, Clinton, MA, 01510, United States
This meet and greet will be on May 5,2018 and will be a just a get together. So if anyone wants to stop by for a meet and greet at Main Street Auto be there between 7:00 to 1:30. Bob will be there doing inspections stickers ONLY. “NO WORK WILL BE DONE” a short ride to Rota’s for an ice cream. There will be no tech’s working that day, so no work will be done. THIS IS NOT TECH DAY, just a social event.

MMC Lunch Bunch April 18, 2018 RSVP By 4/16/2018 by Noon
2018-04-18 12:00 - 14:30
April’s MMC Lunch Bunch will be held at Jimmy’s Tavern & Pub 50 Boston Turnpike Shrewsbury, MA 01545

If your are free, come join us for lunch. You need not be retired, only free to meet at the restaurant at noon; spend a leisurely hour or two with like minded friends for conversation and comestables. If you can make it email by noon Monday, 4/16/2018 so that the restaurant can be prepared.

membership@massmiata.net

Spring Business Meeting April 14, 2018 RSVP by April 8th
2018-04-14 10:00 - 15:00 | Liberty Mazda, 81 Bay State Rd., Wakefield, MA
Jack needs a head count by April 8th, Please RSVP if you are planning on attending.
Let’s support our sponsor with a good group of people. Thirty people would be great.
The spring business meeting will be held on Saturday April 14, 2018 at Liberty Mazda.
Board meeting is at 10:00 AM with the general meeting starting at 11:00 AM
Social hour begins at 10 AM for anyone wanted to socialize.

Service and parts are open on Saturday during our meeting if you need any work done or need parts. 20% off for card carrying Mass Miata members. Don’t forget to bring your card for your discount.

Directions: Take I-95/Route 128 North to Exit 40, the Route 129 rotary in Reading. Take the exit out of the rotary to Haverhill Street in Reading. Take an immediate right onto Bay State Road keeping the Camp Curtis Guild Armory to your left. Liberty Mazda will be on your right.
Jack Austin
jack.austin2@verizon.net

Learn How To Plan A Trip April 8, 2018 RSVP by April 1, 2018
2018-04-08 10:30 - 15:00
The success of any club comes from members participation in many aspects of the club. We need more people willing to plan trips which is a vital part of the club events, so come learn how to plan a trip and keep the club active. With basic knowledge and guidance from seasoned members, you too can plan a trip.
My first encounter with running trips was being a tail car on a planned trip for the Fall For New England event held in 2012. I liked feeling involved so much that I had to figure out how to plan a trip. My first trip that I planned was in 2014 and I have been planning trips ever since and enjoy everyone of them.

Join us on Sunday April 8, 2018 at Barber’s crossing at 10:30 AM with the lesson beginning at 11:00 AM. Lunch will be provided.
We need a head count for the restaurant. Contact Brenda at bgauvin@charter.net

April 7, 2018 Inspection stickers/ Fall For New England Meeting
2018-04-07 07:30 - 14:00 | Main Street Automotive, 676 Main Street, Clinton, MA, 01510, United States
Attention, all Miata’s needing an April inspection sticker, be at Main Street Auto on April 7, 2018. Inspection stickers will be available from 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM.
Fall For New England 2 meeting will be also be held from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. We need more volunteers to make this a successful event.

Busting Out Of Storage March 31, 2018
2018-03-31 10:00 - 14:30 | Main Street Automotive, 676 Main Street, Clinton, MA, 01510, United States
Meet at Main Street Auto for 10:00 AM to get your Miata out of storage.
Volunteers are needed, to drive people to Palmer who have there cars in storage.
Please Contact Bob Baylis, before March 31, 2018 if you are willing to help out.
bobbaylis@comcast.net

Middlesex Concert Band (Non Club) March 25, 2018
2018-03-25 15:00 - 17:00 | Galvin Middle School Veterans Auditorium, 525 Main Street, Wakefield, Massachusett, United States
One of our club member (Jack Austin) plays with the Middlesex Concert Band and they will be presenting a wonderful concert on Sunday March 25 in Wakefield, MA at 3 PM. Many of our club members have attended past concerts. This one promises to be a great concert with lots of music that most will be familiar with.

<Jack seated at the end of the row

MMC Lunch Bunch 3/21/2018 RSVP by 3/19/2018
2018-03-21 12:00 - 14:30
March MMC Lunch Bunch will be held at: Olive Garden Patriot Place 382 Patriot Place Foxborough, MA 02035

If you are free, come join us for lunch. You need not be retired, only free to meet at the restaurant at noon; spend a leisurely hour or two with like minded friends for conversation and comestables. If you can make it email by noon, Monday 3/19/2018 so that the restaurant can be prepared.
RSVP by email to Ed Jutras jutrased@yahoo.com

Dinner & Movie March 10, 2018 RSVP by Thursday 3/8/2018
2018-03-10 12:00 - 18:00 | Cinema De Lux Legacy Place, 200 Elm Street, Dedham, MA, 02026, United States
Dinner and a movie will happen on Saturday, March 10, 2018. A likely choice for the movie is Game Night or we may see The Post with Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks at Cinema De Lux Legacy Place 200 Elm Street Dedham, MA 02026. Movie starting somewhere between 12:30 and 1:30
Dinner will be at PF Changs in the same mall and our reservations are at 4 o’clock
Please rsvp to Celia Raia c_raia@yahoo.com by Thursday 3/8/2018

MMC Lunch Bunch February 21, 2018 RSVP BY 2/19/2018
2018-02-21 12:00 - 14:30
February’s MMC Lunch Bunch will be at Stone Forge Tavern
90 Paramount Drive Raynham, MA 02767

If you are free, come join us for lunch. You need not be retired, only free to meet at the restaurant at noon; spend a leisurely hour or two with like minded friends for conversation and comestables. If you can make it email bobbrewermmc@gmail.com by NOON, Monday 2/19/2018 so that the restaurant can be prepared.

MMC Lunch Bunch January 24 2018 NEW DATE rsvp by noon Monday January 22nd
2018-01-24 12:00 - 14:30 | Jimmy’s Tavern & Grill, 50 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545, United States
NEW DATE: January 24, 2018 WE GOT SNOWED OUT- If you were signed up for the 17th, unless you notify membership, you will be signed up for the 24th.

Jimmy’s Pub Restaurant 50 Boston Road Shrewsbury, MA 01545

If you are free, come join us for lunch. You need not be retired, only free to meet at the restaurant at noon; spend a leisurely hour or two with like minded friends for conversation and comestables. If you can make it email by noon, Monday January 22, 2018 so that the restaurant can be prepared to membership@massmiata.net

Mass Miata Holiday Party (RSVP by December 18, 2017)
2018-01-20 18:00 - 23:00
Time is ticking, if you plan on attending the holiday party, you must sign up by December 18th, 2017. Email Lillian once you have booked your room.

Saturday, January 20th, 2018
Sea Crest Beach Resort
350 Quaker Rd., N. Falmouth, MA
1-800-225-3110
www.seacrestbeachhotel.com

By the January 20th weekend, I am sure all will be ready to chase those winter blues away and catch up with old Miata friends and have some very well-deserved Rest & Relaxation.
So, join us for a post-holiday get-together at the waterfront Sea Crest Beach Resort Hotel located in North Falmouth, MA
We’ll enjoy our usual cocktail party before dinner at 6:00 pm., to meet up with old friends and make new Miata friends. There will be a cash bar available for our pre-dinner get together and our annual famous Yankee Swap. Unfortunately we will not be allowed to bring snacks or our own drinks into the function room. It’s the resorts policy. After the fun and frolics and meets and greets, we’ll enjoy a three-course dinner buffet in our private function room.

Holiday Buffet Dinner Menu:
MARTHA’S VINEYARD
Warm Crusty Rolls with Vermont Creamery Butter
Cape Cod Clam Chowder
Organic Field Greens Salad, Hubbardston Goat Cheese, Black Walnuts, Cape Cranberries, Buttermilk Herb Dressing.
Baby Iceberg “Wedge” Salad, Vine Ripe Tomatoes, Crispy Smoked Bacon, Red Onions, Great Hill Blue Cheese Dressing.
Herb Crusted Chatham Cod Loin, Lemon Butter
Thyme and Shallot roasted Free Range Chicken, Maple Jus.
Pennie Pasta Tossed with Roasted Zucchini, Fire Roasted Peppers, Baby Spinach, and Mushroom Crème.
Chefs choice of Vegetable.
Roasted Fingerling Potatoes with Sea Salt and Fresh Herbs.
Warm Berry Crisp, Brown Butter Oatmeal Topping, Vanilla Scented Chantilly Cream.
Regular and Decaffeinated Coffee and Assorted Teas.
The Total Price to include all taxes and gratuities: $74.00 pp
Pay using PayPal or with your credit card through PayPal: Accepted until 1/6/2018

Choose number of attendees:

One Person $74.00 USDTwo People $148.00 USD

Enter Attendee Name(s):

Pay by Check – the cutoff date for checks is December 15, 2017.
Make out a check for $74.00 per person made out to the Mass Miata Club and mail it to our club Treasurer:
Mary Lou Hunt
90 Taft St
Upton MA 01568.
Hotel Accommodations
A block of rooms has been reserved for members of the Mass Miata Club for $115.00 Per night, plus an 9.7% room tax.

There are a mixture of King Size Bed Rooms and Double Queen Bed Rooms.
Reservations must be called into the Toll-Free Reservation number is: 1-800-225-3110 or 508-540-9400
and remember to identify yourself as part of the: MA Miata Annual Holiday Party Group., Booking Code # 10K6JA
Or go online to: MA Miata Annual Holiday Party
Reservations MUST BE MADE no later than Monday, December 18, 2017
And the Hotel requires a deposit equal to one-night room and tax.
Please, remember, as reservations after this date will be at prevailing rates and availability.
And if you decide to have a mini winter vacation, the $115.00 per night rate, plus taxes, will also be honored for
Friday, January 19, 2018.
FINE PRINT
Hotel Cancellation Policy: Reservations cancelled with the reservations office at least 14 days prior to the scheduled arrival date will be refunded less a $15.00 cancellation fee. If reservations are cancelled within 14 days prior to the arrival date, the deposit in nonrefundable.
The contract cutoff date for the meal count is: By Check: Mary Lou must have your meals check mailed by 12/15/2017 or your payment through PayPal by January 6, 2018.

Please also be advised that for this event, we are legally contracted to pay the amount for the meals and refunds are only given if the Commonwealth of Massachusetts declares a state of emergency in the case of inclement weather. If you decide to not attend after paying, there will be no refunds from the club after January 6, 2018.

Important Dates & Things to remember:

– Call for room reservations by December 18, 2017 – or use the online reservations.

– If paying by check make it out to Mass Miata Club and mail by December 15, 2017, to Mary Lou Hunt.

Or by PayPal it is 1/6/2018.

Mary Lou Hunt
90 Taft St.
Upton, MA 01568
In the amount of $74.00 per person by
Email Lillian Orchard at mslillyO@outlook.com– ASAP – To let me know you will be attending, how many nights you have reserved.
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Yankee Swap Details

To participate bring a wrapped gift in the $10-$15 range. Gifts can be:
• a humorous joke gift (or not)
• bizarre (or not)
• useful (or not)
• automotive (or not)
• THAT holiday present you received and wondered “what were they thinking… ”
• Use your imagination and make this the best Yankee Swap Ever! Let’s have some fun with this gang.
Participation is voluntary – it’s fun to watch even if you’re not participating, however the more the merrier! Gifts and participation can be per person or per couple. Just remember that to select a gift you must bring one. Most couples opt to have each person bring a gift so each can participate. Here’s how our Yankee Swap at the holiday party will work:
1. Each person or couple that brought a wrapped present gets to draw a number.
2. The person with #1 selects and then opens a present.
3. The person with the next highest number (2 in this case) chooses and opens a present. They then decide whether they want to keep the present they just opened or swap it for any other opened present.
4. Lather, rinse, repeat step 3 until all numbers have been used and all presents have been opened.
5. Finally, the person who drew #1 gets to swap the present they are holding for any other present.
After this, consenting adults are free to swap their present with anyone else.
Some Yankee Swap etiquette “rules”:
• people choosing their present are not allowed to fold, spindle, mutilate, or otherwise fondle the presents before choosing one.
• participants cannot hide their opened presents they want to keep. (to prevent others from swapping with them)

Wanna take a couple of laps around a race track? November 19th, 2017 (JUST ADDED) RSVP by 11.15.2017
2017-11-19 09:30 - 14:00 | Main Street Automotive, 676 Main Street, Clinton, MA, 01510, United States
Bob Baylis is taking a drive with a group of club members to Palmer on Sunday November 19, 2017 to put their Miata’s in storage for the winter. In addition to the trip out to the track Bob has arranged to have everyone present take a couple of laps around the track behind a pace car. If anyone wants a chance to drive their car around the track, then contact Bob and let him know you want to go. Meet at Main Street Auto for 9: 30 and departing at 10:00 A.M.
bobbaylis@comcast.net

2018 Planning Meeting RSVP by November 16, 2017
2017-11-18 10:30 - 15:00 | Foresight Imaging, One Executive Dr., Chelmsford, MA, United States
Calling all Mass Miata Members!
Please help us plan and schedule our club events for next year.
We need your ideas, suggestions, thoughts (and volunteers) for Meetings, Activities, Day Trips and Overnight Treks for the 2018 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!

Re-occurring events we’ll be starting with for next year include:
Spring Tech Day in early-mid April
Mass Miata Ladies Overnight
Annual Meeting with lunch in June
Annual Miata Day at the Museum of Transportation
Annual Club picnic in August

Please email Activities@MassMiata.net if you plan to attend.
Whether you can attend or not, email mailto:Activities@MassMiata.netprior to the meeting so they can be added to the agenda:
When:
Saturday November 18, 2017
10:30 AM 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 Meola
Conference Room

Brenda Gauvin

Plates, napkins, forks, knives, cups.

Bob Gauvin
Computer

Bob & Janet Baylis
Iced Tea

Jack & Judy Austin

Lillian Orchard & Joe Bryant
Bottled Water

Bob & Jean Brewer
Dessert

Dave & Helen Comeau
Apricot Squares

Ed Jutras
Brownies

Pat Tarantino

Ted Del Donna
Soda

Mary Lou & Larry Hunt
Dessert

Paul & Celia Raia

John & Liz La Roche
Chips & Dip

RSVP to date: 22

MMC Lunch Bunch RSVP By Noon on 11/13/2017
2017-11-15 12:00 - 14:30
The MMC Lunch Bunch will be held at Applebee’s 91 Medway Street Milford, MA 01757
If you are free, come join us for lunch. You need not be retired, only free to meet at the restaurant at noon: spend a leisurely hour or two with like minded friends for conversation and comestables. If you can make it email by noon, Monday, 11/13/2017 so that the restaurant can be prepared.
membership@massmiata.net

2017 Pre-Hibernation Run (RSVP extended to November 4th) Plus toys for tots
2017-11-12 09:00 - 16:00 | Home Depot, Sutton Ave, Oxford, MA, MA, United States
JUST ADDED:
We are all fortunate enough to have one or more of our fun little cars and I don’t know about you, but every time I am able to go on a ride with the top down it brings a big smile to my face. Let’s put that same smile on the face of a needy child with a new toy. Bring one or more new and unwrapped toy which will be donated to the toy for tots program.

Come join us on our last scheduled ride of the year before the gloomy days of winter arrive. Being the last ride of the season it tends to be very popular and we usually split into two groups or maybe even three this year.
As usual imaginative head wear is encouraged.

We will meet at 9:00 AM at the Home Depot Sutton Ave. Oxford, MA. Drivers meet at 9:15 AM with the first group departing at 9:30 AM.
This will be a ride over twisty back roads of Southern Central Mass and Northern Rhode Island. Our trip will take us through the towns of Sutton, Whitinsville, Douglas, Connecticut and into Rhode Island for our lunch at Wright’s Chicken Farm for an all you can eat family style chicken dinner, fresh baked rolls, salad, pasta with sauce, home style French fries, coffee, tea and soda for $20.00 per person including tax and tip. Cash bar is available.
Email Brenda to let her know you are coming mailto:bgauvin@charter.net
Payment must be sent in advance.
Make checks payable to: Brenda Gauvin and mail to: PO Box 104 Sutton, MA 01590

After lunch we will drive on more scenic and twisty back roads for our ice cream stop. Place to be determined.

If you need to cancel refunds are available.

November Business Meeting (RSVP By October 27th, 2017
2017-11-04 10:30 - 14:00
November Business Meeting
November 4, 2017 @ 10:30 to 2:00 pm
The Fall Business meeting will be held on Saturday, November 4 at the Mazda Galley in Norwood, MA. Arrive around 10:00 AM for coffee, donuts and car talk, the meeting starts at 10:30 AM.
~ Please park in the rear of the building ~ unless otherwise directed by the Gallery.
Join us to view both new and used Mazda’s. There will be people available to answer your questions, and time permitting test-drives in a vehicle you are interested in.
There are always special sale prices on remaining 2017 models for Miata Club Members.
This is our last business meeting of the year so let’s have great attendance to close out the top down season. Time permitting we will discuss events for next year in preparation for the planning meeting in November.
A light buffet Lunch will be provided.
Put it on your calendar today! We always have a great time at the Gallery so show up early for coffee and some car talk.
The Service Department will be open for any needed repairs or winterizing your Mazda on Saturday morning while you attend the meeting. Call ahead for an appointment at (781) 769-9600. in addition, the parts counter will be open for parts. Bring your membership card for our club discount.
Location:
Mazda Gallery
918 Providence Highway
Norwood, MA 02062
Phone (781) 769-9600
website: www.mazdagallery.com
As Mazda Gallery will be providing lunch, your reservations are requested by the October 27th .
So we have a head count for the food.
Please call Pat Tarantino at 508-989-6764 or email:
pat.tarantino@Comcast.net pat.tarantino@comcast.net

Halloween Ride to P-Town
2017-10-28
Let your inner child (or dress up like a child) take control of your Miata. Costumes are not required but encouraged, – so if you feel foolish or shy, wear a mask and no one will recognize you! Or dress up as yourself……so boring… wear a costume…!
We rendezvous at the WALMART SUPER STORE located at: 36 Paramount Drive, Raynham, MA in the front parking lot, near the front entrance of the shopping center lot. At a time, TBD.
We will then caravan through the scenic roads of Lakeville, Rochester and Onset and cross the Cape Cod Canal.
Once over the Bridge, we will travel to our luncheon stop at a restaurant to be determined.
After lunch, we will travel some twisty and scenic roads on Cape Cod with our finals destination, Provincetown for an Ice Cream Stop. I am sure we will fit right in with the natives of that very special town. So, come join us for some belly laughs, good company, and great roads.
The dates of the 2017 Halloween Week in Provincetown are: October 27th thru the 31st.
Haunted attractions, lots of parties, kids parade and much more! More information to follow once the Provincetown Web page is updated.
If you do not want to travel the 3+ hours home after the event, and want to spend the night in Provincetown; I have a 10 room
block at The Harbor Hotel Provincetown, Located at 698 Commercial St, Provincetown, MA.

The room rate is as follows:
The blocked rooms are the Standard 2 Queen Beds Rooms with discount rate of is: $149.00 plus tax. Breakfast is extra and can be ordered off the menu at their onsite restaurant.

These rooms are not Bayside rooms. You can book you room individually with the hotel if you require an Bayside room.
To make a reservation please call: 508-487-1711 and ask for the; “Mass Miata Club Group Rate”
Your room must be booked before September 30, 2017. All reserved rooms will be released after September 30, 2017.
A deposit of one room night plus tax will be charged upon booking our reservation. Cancellations must be received 14 days prior to arrival or guest will be charged for one night’s accommodation plus tax. $25.00 cancellation fee with be processed for all cancellations.
Please contact Lillian Orchard by Thursday, October 21st, if you plan to join us for the day. Email me immediately once you have made your hotel reservations if you plan to spend the night at the Harbor Hotel.
Click on the Harbor Hotel link to book your room.
HarborHotelPtown
Home: Cell: 781-956-0010 or 781-929-2375, mslillyO@outlook.com

Finger Lakes Part 2 TRIP IS NOW CLOSED
2017-10-20 - 2017-10-24
Finger Lakes Trip II
Skaneateles, NY and Geneva, NY
October 20-24, 2017 – There is a limit of 36 people on this trip.
We will be driving to Skaneateles NY on Friday, October 20th via mostly non-highway roads.

On Saturday, we will explore the quaint town of Skaneateles on Lake Skaneateles.

In the afternoon, we will take the leisurely 40 mile drive to Geneva on Lake Seneca where we will check in the Ramada. We will be staying in Geneva for three nights.

Sunday, we will have a drive around the lake, have lunch and visit Three Brothers Vineyard and Brewery.
Monday, we will be taking a mini coach on a wine tour. The fee for the coach is determined by the number of people wanting to participate. The coach is a set rate and the cost will be divided among the participants. We will know the amount per person about a month and a half before the trip once we have a definite number. The cost could be as low as $40 per person or as high as $52 per person. The rental is for 6 hours. Please note that when you sign up for the coach, $40 is required to hold your spot and IS NOT REFUNDABLE. That evening, we will eat at the Beef n Brew, more information will follow.
Tuesday, we will head home.
Lodging
Friday October 20, 2017

In Skaneateles, there are two motels next door to each other with rooms blocked for our group. Please call below to make your own reservations.
Whispering Winds Motel, 4223 E Genesee Street Rd, Auburn, NY 13021. The rates here are $139+13.5% tax and include continental breakfast. Please call at (800) 396-7719 and refer to Mass Miata Club.

Skaneateles Inn on 20, 4239 East Genesee Street Rd, Auburn, NY 13021 (right next door). The rates here are $89 +13.5% tax and also includes continental breakfast. Please call at (315) 685-5751 and refer to Mass Miata Club.

Saturday,October 21 through Tuesday, October 24, 2017
Ramada Geneva Lakefront
41 Lakefront Drive
Geneva, NY
Reservations may be made by calling 315.789.0400. Ask for the Mass Miata Club block of rooms. We have set aside rooms at the following rates: Saturday night $161.48 + 13.5% tax, Sunday and Monday nights 101.99 + 13.5% tax. The nights in Geneva total 365.46 + 13.5% taxes. This hotel does NOT include breakfast, however, there is a restaurant there and a few places close by. The rooms face either the lake or the town. I would suggest that you call for your reservations as soon as you can to reserve a lake front room.
DEPOSIT/ CANCELLATION for Ramada Geneva: A (1) night deposit is required for individual reservations made from this block. Should guests decide to cancel the Ramada Geneva Lakefront will assess a cancellation fee to the individual reservation based upon: Less than (7) days prior to arrival = one nights room and tax.
Any rooms not rented at all the blocks named will be released one month prior:
September 20th for both the Whispering Winds Motel and Skaneateles Inn on 20
and September 21st for the Ramada Geneva Lakefront.
Once you have made your reservations, please contact Pat Tarantino via email or phone:
Pat.tarantino@comcast.net 508.989.6764
Can’t send a deposit check, use PayPal:

Number of Attendees

1 – $50.00 USD2 – $100.00 USD

Attendees Name(s):

Contact Email:

MMC Lunch Bunch RSVP by Noon On Monday 10/16/2017
2017-10-18 12:00 - 14:30 | Jimmy’s Tavern & Grill, 50 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545, United States
JIMMY’S TAVERN & GRILL
50 Boston Turnpike Shrewsbury, MA 01545

If you are free, come join us for lunch. You need not be retired, only free to meet at the restaurant at noon; spend a leisurely hour or two with like minded friends for conversation and comestables. If you can make it email by noon, Monday 10/16/2017 so that the restaurant can be prepared to membership@massmiata.net

Moonlight Ride 2017 Meeting Time Change
2017-10-07 15:00 - 21:00
Mass Miata Moonlight Ride

Join us for what will be the second planned night time ride for the Mass Miata Club.
We will start from the Seabrook rest area on I-95 northbound just over the NH border. Please plan to arrive by 3:00 PM. Drivers meeting at 3:15 PM for a 3:30 PM departure.

We will cruise the NH seacoast as the sun goes down. Beautiful scenery for a leisurely cruise.
We will dine at Newick’s Lobster House at Dover Point at the entrance to Great Bay.

http://www.newicks.com
After dinner we will continue our cruise around Great Bay in the dark on some very twisty local roads. This will create many new challenges to keep the group from getting lost in the darkness even though there should be a full moon.

If you enjoy challenges, come join us. We should end up at a very iconic ice cream stand in Amesbury, MA around 8:30.
Please let Terry & Linda or Judy & I know that you are coming by Sun Sep 24. No limit to the number of cars. The more cars the more to lose in the dark!!! Let us know your cell number in case we lose you.
Jack & Judy Austin jack.austin2@verizon.net 978-658-6829
Terry & Linda McCaffrey tmmllm73@yahoo.com

Mystery Ride with Dinner RSVP by September 27th
2017-10-01 12:00 - 18:00 | Dunkin Donuts, 321 School Street, Mansfield, MA, 02048, United States
We will be meeting at noon at the Dunkin Donuts in Rutland center at Route 122A and Route 56 with parking across the street. The drivers meeting will be at 12:15. The first set of 3 cars will be departing at 12:20 with 5 minutes between groups. There will be questions to answer along the way.

We will end up at Barbers Crossing Restaurant around 4:30 for dinner. Tables of 4-6 with each table getting its own check.

There will be an ice cream run if anyone would like to join us at Rota’s
Please email Bob bobbaylis@comcast.net to let him know you are coming.

MMC Lunch Bunch (RSVP by noon on Monday 9/18/2017)
2017-09-20 12:00 - 14:30 | Olive Garden, 382 Patriot Place, Foxborough, MA, 02035, United States
Olive Garden Patriot Place 382 Patriot Place Foxborough, Ma 02035

If you are free, come join us for lunch. You need not be retired, only free to meet at the restaurant at noon; spend a leisurely hour or two with like minded friends for conversation and comestibles. If you can make it email mailto:memberbership@massmiata.net by noon, Monday September 18, 2017 so that the restaurant can be prepared.
Thanks, Jean & Bob Brewer, Membership

Fruitlands Museum, Harvard, MA RSVP by September 10th
2017-09-17 09:00 - 15:00 | Fruitlands Museum, 102 Prospect Hill Rd, Harvard, MA, 01451, United States
We will start with a 1 1/2 hour drive through Central Mass and Southern New Hampshire, arriving at Fruitlands for a guided tour.
There are four museums; Native American artifacts, Shaker objects, American art, and the farmhouse used by Bronson Alcott during his Transcendental utopian experiment. The cafe, with its splendid view, will have trouble serving all of us at once, so you may want to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy on the grounds.
Group admission is $10.00
The day will end at an ice cream stop (TBD)
Meet at Kimball Farm, 1543 Lunenburg Road (Route 70) Lancaster.
Drivers meeting at 9 AM
To sign up reply to Jane Arntz sjaj12@hotmail.com

Ty-Rods Annual Reunion (RSVP by Sept 4)
2017-09-10 08:30 - 17:00 | Bolton Orchards, 125 Still River Rd, Bolton, MA, 01740, United States
Join us on Sunday, September 10, 2017 as we attend the 45th Annual Ty-Rods Old Timer’s Reunion http://www.ty-rods.org/reunion.html
The cost is $12 per car which includes inside parking.
The Red Barn Coffee Café opens at 7:00 AM if you would like to grab a light breakfast before leaving for the show. Driver’s meeting will be at 8:50 with departure around 9:00 for the short ride to the fairground.
To reserve your spot contact Bob Baylis at bobbaylis@Comcast.net

Barre Lions Club Car Show Non Club Event
2017-09-09 09:00 - 14:30 | Barre Common, Barre Common, Barre, MA, United States

August Business Meeting RSVP ASAP
2017-08-27 11:00 - 14:00 | North End Mazda, 757 Chase Road, Lunenberg, Massachusette
BOB BAYLIS NEEDS A HEAD COUNT FOR THE FOOD. IF YOU ARE PLANNING ON ATTENDING, PLEASE CONTACT BOB ASAP.

The August Business meeting will be held at North End Mazda, 757 Chase Road in Lunenburg, MA at 11:00AM on August 27th
You can check out their inventory of Miata-MX-5’s, Mazda 3, Mazda 6, CX-3, CX-5, and CX9, with a chance to sit in them and drive them, with knowledgeable people available to answer all your questions. The parts merchandise department will also be open.
After the meeting a light lunch will be served and maybe an ice cream run! As North End Mazda will be providing the lunch, your reservations are requested ASAP
Non-Members are welcome to attend.
Please RSVP to Bob Baylis (bobbaylis@Comcast.net) so we can insure plenty of food!

MAZDAS at Holiday Hill (non-club)
2017-08-20 10:00 - 17:00 | Holiday Hill, 43 Candee Road, Prospect, CT, 06712
The Nutmeg Miata Club is holding MAZDAS at Holiday Hill on Sunday, August 20 in Prospect, CT. All Miata Clubs in the Northeast are invited. Any questions can be directed to events@nutmegmiatainc.org
Here are the details:
All year long our significant others, children, families, neighbors, co-workers, fellow club members, etc., hear about and support (or put up with) our fanaticism for the vehicle that we love called the Miata. We have great fun in our vehicles. How about having great fun out of our vehicle on a late summer day with all those who have enjoyed the ride with us either figuratively or literally ?
The Nutmeg Miata Club has reserved the date of SUNDAY, AUGUST 20, 2017 to have a get together at a place called Holiday Hill in Prospect, Connecticut. This facility offers us a 10:00AM to 5:00PM day filled with activities, food, scenic views, more activities, more food, etc., etc. for very reasonable all inclusive ticket prices for adults and children(alcoholic drinks extra). The facility offers way too much to list here. Check out the website. http://www.holidayhill.com
Remember field days, remember summer camp, remember family reunions? This is all that and more. Can the NA’s beat the NB’s at horseshoes, volleyball, bocce. How much unlimited popcorn, ice cream and soda can your child (or you) consume? Will you get an airbrushed tattoo, swim, canoe, play bingo or just relax? The total solar eclipse on the following day is also a cause for celebration, or, for those doomers, a cause for one last big hurrah.
All are welcome. Invite your friends, invite your family, invite your neighbors. Bring the family minivan full. Miatas will have dedicated parking.
Ticket orders are being taken from now until August 7, 2017 but the sooner you send in your payment the sooner the tickets will be mailed to you. Do not RSVP to the Nutmeg Miata Club event area. Your payment will be your RSVP.
Print out the Ticket Order Form. Fill it in COMPLETELY. Send WITH YOUR PAYMENT TO:
Nutmeg Miata Club, Inc.
c/o Karen Cotner, Treasurer
29 Crescent Street
Waterbury, CT 06710

Cows, Brews & Mountain Views is now closed (wait list only)
2017-08-19 08:30 - 16:00
The trip is now closed. Contact Charly to be put on a wait list in case of a cancelation.
Come join us on a leisurely ride through central Mass, around the Wachusett Reservoir and to the top of Mt. Waschusett for the Mt. views (part 1) of our trip. We’ll spend some time at the top of the Mt. taking in the views before we head off on the 2nd part of our journey through back roads and twisty roads, and rural hi-ways before arriving at my cousin’s farm (Carter Stevens farm) https://www.carterandstevensfarm.com and farm stand, and farm brewery (Stone Cow Brewery) http://www.stonecowbrewery.com.

Here we’ll take in Mt. views (part 2), have lunch at the Stone Cow Kitchen, sample the beers, tour the farm stand, take a ride on the “Cool Bus” over to a working dairy farm and of course Ice Cream! After all that, we’ll depart and head East on a short ½ hour ride where we’ll leave you at Rt I-190 and Rt 140 in Sterling where you can either head North to Leominster/ Rt 2 or South to Worcester/ Rt 290 to return home.

We’ll be starting the day at Kimball’s Ice Cream stand in Lancaster, where they have coffee, pastry, and rest rooms. https://goo.gl/maps/GKEoiZwqkpt The driver’s meeting is at 8:45 AM and departure time is 9:00 AM

At Mt. Wachusett, there is a $5 fee to park at the base and/or drive to the top. A lifetime Massachusetts State Park Senior Pass is available to MA residents 62 and older for $10. Details can be be found by clicking this link. This same pass can be used at many other Mass State parks. You can purchase one at the base of the Mt. but if you can get one in advance this would be best as it won’t delay your arrival and time at the top of the Mountain.

We’ll be arriving at the farm at Noon time and we will be eating right away. After that there will be plenty of time to tour the various facilities, sit on the deck and take in the farm and Mt. views, and ride the “Cool Bus” through the fields to tour the dairy farm. There will be a fee of $10 for the Bus/Farm tour. You do not have to part-take on this part of the trip if you don’t want. Please let me know while RSVPing.

At the Stone Cow Kitchen, we’ll be per-ordering off of their menu to help them plan and speed up the food orders. The choices are 4 Paninis or 2 Salad options. Please indicate your lunch choices while RSVPing to: Charly.Busky@gmail.com

If you don’t pre-order lunch, you can still order off of the menu when you get there, but your lunch may take longer.

Paninis $11 With your choice of a side salad or chips & a pickle.
1. Stone Cow – Turkey, Mozzarella, Local Pesto, Tomato
2. BLT – Applewood Smoked Bacon, Tomato, Greens, Herb Mayo, Cheddar
3. Farmer’s Daughter – Turkey, Cheddar, Caramelized Onions, Walneut Honey Butter
4. Hoe Down – Roast Beef, Cheddar, Caramelized Onions, Horseradish
Salads $8 Over Local Organic Greens
1. Farm Veggie – Broccoli, Peas, Cucumber, Radish, Tomato
2. Mediterranean – Feta, Olives, Salami, Dolmates, Roasted Red Peppers
Fun Facts about the farm:

Highest elevation working dairy farm in Massachusetts.
The site of the Brewery Barn was a previous hay barn that burned down in massive fire in March 2011. The Brewery barn was rebuilt using timbers from a old barn located else where in Barre that was about to be torn down.
The farm fields have been used recently for several Spartan and Savage races where crazy people run through the fields and mud, climb over obstacles, rope ladders, etc.
The farm family competed in a TV version of the Spartan race last year, their team name was “Bet the Farm”. Sadly, they didn’t move on after that first episode. But still put in a respectable showing as the oldest team there. Including my cousin Erin as the “grand-mother”. https://www.carterandstevensfarm.com/single-post/2016/03/22/Farm-Team-on-Spartan-TV
The farm was featured in a Dunkin Donut’s commercial a few years back, the one where they were using a trebuchet to chunk pumpkins across the field for the Pumpkin Spice Coffee that they were selling. http;//telegram.com/article/20111020/NEWS/110209181 That trebuchet is still on the farm and was used recently in a wedding to toss the bouquet! This is hilarious! https://youtu.be/ssZ026WbdC4

MMC Lunch Bunch (RSVP by 8/14/2017
2017-08-16 12:00 - 14:00 | Applebee’s Milford, 91 Medway Road, Milford, MA, 01757, United States
Applebee’s (http:/restaurants.applebees.com/ma/milford/91-medway-rd-1.html 91 Medway Street Milford, MA 01757
If you are free, come join us for lunch. You need not be retired, only free to meet at the restaurant at noon; spend a leisurely hour or two with like minded friends for conversation and comestibles. If you can make it email memberbership@massmiata.net by Monday August 14. 2017 so that the restaurant can be prepared.
Thanks, Jean & Bob Brewer, Membership

Annual Club Picnic RSVP by 8-11-2017
2017-08-13 10:30 - 15:00
Annual Membership Appreciation Day & Club Picnic
Colt State Park, Route 114, 1070 Hope St., Bristol, RI

All Mass Miata members and their families are invited to this annual event, which was started to show the Club’s appreciation to all our members and to thank everyone for their participation & support.

If you haven’t attended a Club event for a while or, are new to the Club, this is a great time to get together with old friends and to meet new ones. This year we will be at Colt State Park, Route 114, Hope St., Bristol, RI.
Look for the statues of two bulls at the entrance to the park.

We have a shelter with parking and restrooms nearby.
Swimming is available at the Bristol Town Beach.
Appetizers will be served beginning at 10:30 AM with lunch being served around noontime, 12:00. There may be an ice cream run afterwards (TBD).
There is no cost to members to attend this event. However in an effort to control costs, the club will be providing the entrees (Hamburger’s, and hot dogs) and the club is asking members to provide appetizers, salads, desserts, soda, etc. potluck-style. Please consider contributing one of the following items and letting Brenda Gauvin at (Activities@massmiata.net) know what you would like to bring. Brenda has kindly volunteered to coordinate the contributions so we have enough of everything:

An appetizer (chips & salsa, pita & hummus, veggie platter, relish dish, etc.)
a green salad (lettuce, tomatoes, etc.)
a side salad (pasta, potato, Cole slaw, bean, etc.)
canned soda & ice in a cooler
bottled water & ice in a cooler
juices
a dessert
condiments (catsup & mustard, salt & pepper)

Whether or not you are able to contribute to the potluck, please RSVP to Brenda Gauvin at (Activities@massmiata.net) by Friday, August 11th if you are planning on attending so we’ll know how much food to purchase and prepare. Here is list of members planning to attend and what they are bringing. More than one of an item is Ok, we just don’t want too many of the same thing.

Member(s) Attending
What They’re Bringing

Supplies Left Over from Previous Years
Plastic Spoons and Knives
Small Plates & Bowls
Napkins, Paper Towels, Trash Bags
Aluminum Foils, Plastic Wraps, Tablecloths
Hand Cleaner, BBQ Tools, Lighter Fluid

Mass Miata Club
Burgers & Dogs for the Grille and Rolls

Bob & Brenda Gauvin
Shrimp Dip & Potato Chips

Bob & Jean Brewer
Blueberry Coffee Cake with cutup fruit

Ed Jutras
Gold Rush Brownies

Keith Jacobson
Lemon Cookies

Paul & Sue Trout
Bottled Water & Ice in coolers

Bob & Janet Baylis
Deviled Eggs

Dawn & Greg Wells
Greek Pasta Salad

Les Barton
German Potato Salad

John & Liz LaRoche
Veggie Platter

Norm & Sheila Upson
Chips & Dip

Charlie & Anita Warren
Cookies

Pat Tarantino
Watermelon

Larry & Mary Lou Hunt
German Chocolate Cherry Cake

Steve & Marilyn Gauvin
Antipasto Salad

Tom Aylward & Janet Wamsley
?

Dave Lombardi & Carol Stevens
Macaroni Salad

Roger & Judy Roy
Ice Tea

Dave & Donna Church
Condiments (Mustard, Ketchup, Salt & Pepper ,Relish, Pickles

Gill & Sue Mello
?

Dave & Helen Comeau
Pineapple, Cherries & Grapes Appetizer

Dave & Michele Tarantelli
Soda & Ice Tea

Alan & Barbara Palumbo
?

John & Gloria Flood
Homemade Focaccia

Dan & Kathy Thibert
Case of Seltzer

James & Liz Hildreth
Brownies

Bob Joyce
?

Howie & Karen Potter
Cup Cakes

Scottie Hastings
Cheese & Crackers

Paul & Celia Raia
Salad of some sort

Terrence & Linda McCaffrey
Pizza Strips

Arthur Dorval
Dessert

John & Kathy Haven
Cookies

Margo & Will Jimmis
Fruit Punch & Cups

Charly Busky
Dessert

Bill & Marlene Walker
Small Bags of Potato Chips

RSVP to date 62

Note that we are not allowed to consume alcohol at this site, so please do not bring any with you.
Check back for details as we continue our planning for this event.

Mt. Washington Weekend - book your room ASAP!
2017-08-05 - 2017-08-08
The Bartlett Inn in New Hampshire has 11 rooms available for August 5, 6 ,7 (Saturday thru Monday) for a three night stay departing on Tuesday August 8th. All rooms are different rates and no discount (no discounts available for that weekend) Rooms are not being held. Anyone interested needs to go directly to the Bartlett Inn Web page and book their own rooms then let Jack know they have booked and which room.
http://www.bartlettinn.com/
(603) 374-2353

Natural Bridge Park (Trip is now closed)
2017-07-29 08:00 - 17:00 | Market Basket Athol, 147 Tower Road, Athol, MA, 01331
Come along with us on twisty back roads to see the only naturally formed white marble arch and man-made white marble dam at the Natural Bridge State Park in North Adams, MA. Wooded paths and walkways offer up-close glimpses of the structures. There is a $5.00 fee per car ($10.00 for non-Mass. Residents).
A lifetime Massachusetts State Park Senior Pass is available to MA residents 62 and older for $10. Details can be be found by clicking this link.

This is where we will be eating our packed picnic lunches (please be sure to bring one). Please be aware that the park has a strict carry in carry out policy.

We will be meeting at Market Basket, Orchard Street, Athol, MA for 8:00 AM, driver meet at 8:15 AM, and leaving promptly at 8:30 AM.
After lunch we will travel on some nice roads to Sheldon’s for ice cream.

Annual Kimball Trifecta
2017-07-22 10:45 - 15:30
Join your fellow Miata lovers for a fun filled day in the pursuit of ice cream!

We will be meeting at Kimball Farm 1543 Lunenburg Rd., Lancaster, MA

Here you can enjoy coffee and a snack (or ice cream!)

Driver’s meeting will be at 10:45 AM and we’ll leave at 11:00 AM for an hour drive to Kimball Farm in Jaffrey, NH where we’ll have lunch (or ice cream!)a round noon and see the air field next door.
After lunch it is a two hour drive to Kimball Farm in Westford, MAfor an afternoon of fun
(and ice cream!)
Hope to see you there.
Chris

MMC Lunch Bunch (RSVP by July 17th)
2017-07-19 12:00 - 14:00 | Jimmy’s Tavern & Grill, 50 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545, United States
MMC Lunch Bunch for Noon, July 19,2017
Jimmy’s Tavern & Pub
50 Boston Turnpike Shrewsbury, Ma 01545
http://jimmystavernandgrill.com/menu_dinner.html
If you are free, come join us for lunch. You need not be retired, only free to meet at the restaurant at noon; spend a leisurely hour or two with like minded friends for conversation and comestibles. If you can make it email membership@massmiata.net by Monday July 17th so that the restaurant can be prepared.
Thanks. Jean & Bob Brewer, Membership

Miatas at the Museum
2017-07-16 10:00 - 14:30 | Larz Anderson Auto Museum, 15 Newton St, Brookline, MA, 02445, United States
17th Annual Miata Day
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.
Come join us on the lawn and help us beat the record breaking attendance of 160 cars!!!
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 four Miata generation classes:

NA (1989-1997)
NB (1999-2005)
NC (2006-2015)
ND (2016-2017)

New this year will be a Winner’s Circle for each 1st place car.
* 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.

Parts will be displayed in front of your Miata. 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 for car, driver, and one passenger/guest. Spectator admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children and senior citizens. 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

Utah Miata Viking River Cruise (non-club)
2017-07-10 - 2017-07-24 | Viking River Cruise
The Utah Miata Club will be hosting a Viking River Cruise from July 10 to July 24, 2017.

You can find all the details by clicking this link to the Utah Miata Club

Annual Election Meeting (RSVP by 6/21)
2017-06-24 11:00 - 15:00
ONCE AGAIN THE CLUB WILL BE PAYING FOR THE MEAL AT THIS VERY IMPORTANT MEETING.
This year’s annual election and business meeting will be held at Barbers Crossing restaurant, 175 Leominster Road (Route 12) Sterling MA, immediately North of I-190 exit 6 on route 12.
This is our most important meeting of the year.
We will be electing officers and appointing the various committees. If you are interested in any Board Position or Committee please let our president Janet Baylis know.
We will also be voting on our annual charitable giving,
discussing MOT, and Fall For New England 2
There will be a brief Board Meeting at 10:30 followed by the Business Meeting at 11:00 AM. The meeting will break for lunch around noon, and then resume if needed.
Lunch selections include: Roast Turkey Dinner, Chicken Pot Pie, Roast Beef Dinner, BBQ Texan Ribs and Baked Haddock with Apple Crisp for desert. The meal does include tea, coffee, soda, and iced tea. There is a cash bar available. Meals will be selected at the meeting.
After the meeting there will be the traditional ice cream run.
I will be on a trip June 8-20 and not planning on checking my email. Please RSVP via email to Brenda Gauvin, bgauvin@charter.net or by calling Janet Baylis 978-366-6505 (please leave a message) by June 21st at the latest so we can give the restaurant a head count.

Heritage Museum and Gardens Annual Auto Show
2017-06-10 08:00 - 14:00 | Walmart Raynham, 36 Paramount Dr,, Raynham, MA, 02767
For those of us not lucky enough to attend the Southern trip let’s get together and head down to the Cape for an auto show on the grounds of the Heritage Museum. Hopefully the Rhododendron will still be in bloom. If you have never been to the Heritage the grounds and gardens are beautiful and the different buildings house some interesting collections. Pack a picnic lunch to enjoy on the grounds or purchase something from the Magnolia Café.

The auto show is open to all types of vehicles and motorcycles. There are people’s choice awards and later in the afternoon the cars line up for a parade around the grounds and through the city of Sandwich. You must register in advance and there is a $20.00 fee if you sign up before June 4th, after that the fee increases to $25.00. Your registration does include admission to the museum and grounds for two people.
We will meet at the Walmart parking lot on Route 44 in Raynham, MA at 8 AM for and drive to Sandwich, MA
Register on line at https://heritagemuseumsandgardens.org/.
Once you have registered let me know to add you to the list of those attending. (cbmiata@verizon.net)
Of course after the show we will stop somewhere for ice cream.

Miatas ‘Going’ South 2017
2017-06-08 - 2017-06-20
Come along on a two-week trip to explore the famous back roads and attractions of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Great Smokey Mountains and the Appalachian Mountains.
This is a two-week trip where we will travel with our Miatas to roads you have only read and dreamed of.

Experience the

Blue Ridge Parkway
Skyline Drive

The Tail of the Dragon
The Back of the Dragon

Diamond Back
The Snake

The Devils Whip
Cherohala Skyway

Moonshiner 28
The Alleghany Highlands

and many more scenic and beautiful roads and areas of the states of North Carolina, Virginia and Tennessee.
We have several openings and if you are interested please contact Lillian Orchard mslillyO@outlook.com and she will forward a synopsis of the trip.

2017 ZTMOET (non-club)
2017-05-31 - 2017-06-04
2017 Zoomin’ The Mountains Of East TN
ZTMOET and Moss Motors INVITES YOU to an all NEW gathering for Summer 2017!!
This gathering would begin on the evening of Wednesday May 31st for Registration.
Thursday June 1st, We would like to hold our track day & Pizza party at Bristol Motor Speedway then have a relaxing evening with fun activities early evening on Thursday night.

Friday June 2nd we will give you instructions and lead you on a scenic ride to Moss Motors in Petersburg, VA.
The Flyer below tells you the rest of the story, With your new adventure with the gang in East TN. We have hopes of showing you another Zoomin’ good time with a couple new twist for you to experience and enjoy.

More details, as they become available, can be found by clicking this link to 2017 ZTMOET post on Miata.net or on their Facebook page.

MicroBrewery Run II (RSVP by 5/22)
2017-05-27 11:15 - 17:00 | Walmart Raynham, 36 Paramount Dr,, Raynham, MA, 02767
This will be a long half day event where we begin with a picnic lunch in Middleboro then on to visit two microbreweries on the Mass Microbrewery Trail.

The first stop will be the Mayflower Brewery in Plymouth, MA

and the second at Buzzards Bay Brewery in Westport, MA

After the two Breweries, Wood’s Ice Cream is close by if anyone is interested.

Driver’s meeting: 11:15 AM
Where: Walmart Supercenter, 160 Broadway, Raynham off Rte. 44.
What To Bring:
1. Picnic Lunch
2. Cash for tastings. They range from $5 up at each place depending on what you want from small samples, flight, ½ pint or pint.
The Event involves:
a. Short drive to picnic area
b. Drive to Plymouth
c. First tasting at Mayflower Brewery
d. Leisurely drive to Westport
e. The second tasting at Buzzards Bay Brewery
f. Very short drive to Woods Farm Ice Cream
g. Drive home – we will be close to Rte 6, 195, 24, 140.
RSVP by May 22, 2017 to pat.tarantino@comcast.net or via cell (508) 989-6764.

Afternoon Ride to Dinner (RSVP by 5/15)
2017-05-21 13:00 - 18:00 | Risi Package Store, 59 River Rd, Berlin , MA, 01503
This trip is limited to 30 people.
This will be a short relaxing afternoon to drive our cars and get together for an early dinner.
We will begin our trip at the Risi Package Store, 59 River Rd, Berlin MA 01503 (Exit 25 off I-290 not far from the Solomon Pond Mall) at 1:00 PM.
Driver’s meeting at 1:10 with a departure at 1:15 sharp. There is a Shell station across the street for a tank fill up and pit stop.
We will cruise several back roads on our way to ice cream at Kimball’s in Lancaster. Don’t eat too much!
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After our break, we will continue our ride to our 4:30 dinner destination, Fotini’s, 544 Wattaquadock Hill Road, Bolton MA 01740
We have a limited menu with 3 choices for $30/each (does not include 6.25% meal tax or 20% gratuity)

Backed Haddock with potato and vegetable
Beef Tips with potato and vegetable
Chicken Piccata with pasta

All meals come with rolls and butter, salad, and chocolate cake for desert.
Beverage options included are coffee, tea, soda.
There is a full bar available. Of course these beverages will increase the cost of the meal and the gratuity expected.
Meals will be ordered at the restaurant and there will be couples/ single checks.

This trip is limited to 30 people.

Contact Janet Baylis jbaylis89@comcast.net (preferred) or 978-365-6505 (leave a message on the machine) by May 15, 2017

Spring Business Meeting (RSVP by 5/14)
2017-05-20 11:00 - 13:00 | Liberty Mazda, 81 Bay State Rd., Wakefield, MA
NEW DATE !!!!
The Spring Business Meeting has been rescheduled
to May 20th. Please RSVP by May 14th.
Shake off those winter cobwebs and join us at the first event of the year.
Liberty Mazda in Wakefield, MA is ready to host our first business meeting for this driving season.

If you have not seen the new RF in person, now is your chance.

Social Hour begins at 10 am and the meeting will start at 11:00 AM
Please let me know by Sunday, May 14th that you plan to come to the meeting so we have a good head count for lunch.
Service and Parts are open on Saturday during our meeting if you need any work done or need parts. 20% off for card carrying Mass Miata members. Don’t forget to bring your card for your discount.
Liberty Mazda
81 Bay State Road, Wakefield, MA
Directions: Take I-95/Rt 128 North to Exit 40, the Rt 129 rotary in Reading. Take the exit out of the rotary to Haverhill St. in Reading. Take an immediate right onto Bay State Rd keeping the Camp Curtis Guild armory to your left. Liberty Mazda will be on your right.

Jack Austin
jack.austin2@verizon.net

MMC Lunch Bunch (RSVP By 5/15)
2017-05-17 12:00 - 14:00 | Applebee’s Milford, 91 Medway Road, Milford, MA, 01757, United States
Noon, Wednesday, May 17, 2017
MMC Lunch Bunch for Noon
Applebee’s
91 Medway Street
Milford, MA 01757
http://restaurants.applebees.com/ma/milford/91-medway-rd-1.html
If you are free, come join us for lunch. You need not be retired, only free to meet at the restaurant at noon; spend a leisurely hour or two with like minded friends for conversation and comestibles. If you can make it email membership@massmiata.net by 5/15/2017 so that the restaurant can be prepared. Thanks.
Jean & Bob Brewer, Membership

Crusin' North Central Connecticut (RSVP by 5/6)
2017-05-13 09:30 - 15:00 | Walmart Sturbridge, 100 Charlton Rd, Sturbridge, MA
This Event Is Now Full

This trip will be going from Sturbridge MA to North Central & Eastern CT. We will be meeting at Walmart parking lot, 100 Charlton Rd, Sturbridge, MA on RT 20 at 9:30 AM . Take the Mass Pike to Exit 9, I-84, then Exit 3A to RT 20 East. Walmart is about two miles on the left. A Stop & Shop gas station is just across the street, and rest rooms are available at Walmart. Please have full tanks and empty bladders.
We will have a drivers meeting at 9:45 and depart at 10:00 for a scenic ride on some Miata roads that we have never been on before in North Central & Eastern CT.
We will be stopping for lunch at the Vanilla Bean Cafe in Woodstock.
After lunch we will be heading on some nice roads and end up at UCONN’s Dairy Bar for Ice cream. If you haven’t been there before you are in for a treat.

After Ice cream we will be off on some more roads which will bring us to RT 84 so everyone can head home.
The cutoff date for this event is May 6th. Please sign up by this date.

MLO - Miata Ladies Overnight
2017-05-06 - 2017-05-07 | Seabrook Rest Area, I-95 Northbound, Seabrook, NH
Hello ladies, grab your Miatas for our annual fun filled overnight. We will be hanging out in Maine this year in the Lower Coastal area and the Lakes and Mountain area of Maine this year.
We will meet at the Seabrook, New Hampshire Rest area along I-95 N. From here we will head out to the Kittery Outlets for some shopping. Lunch is planned at the famous Bob’s Clam Hut.
Home of the world famous “Lillian” Clams.
Just ask Guy Fieri, from Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives on the Food Network. …they are delicious! yummy!

After shopping and lunch, we will travel up back roads through Maines beautiful Lake District to Oxford, ME
Our lodging for the night is the comfortable New Hampton Inn, 151 Main St. Oxford, Me. We have (10) ten rooms block for the night of May 6, 2017. Reservations can be made
– by calling 1-207-539-6055 or
– clicking this link
There is a quick time span for this reservation. The cutoff date is midnight, April 6, 2017.
Please don’t procrastinate on making your reservations. The cancellation policy is: a written notice must be received by 3 pm May 5 2017. Fax:207-539-6033
The cost is $139.00 (plus taxes) for a 2 Queen Bed Room. We will have a free hot breakfast, there is a fitness center and an indoor salt water pool. Not to mention a 46-inch HDTV in every guestroom.
Once we check in we can walk or drive a short distance to the Oxford Casino. This is a small casino featuring 24/7 gambling via table games & slot machines, plus it has a bar and restaurant, The Oxford Bar & Grill.
The next morning after breakfast a scenic boat ride or a scenic drive could be planned for our ride home.
And the annual contest will be announced shortly.
We would love to have you come with us! So don’t hesitate make those reservations
Please contact me at mslillyO@outlook.com ASAP you have made your reservations and let me know who your roomy is?

Sarah and Lillian

MMC Lunch Bunch
2017-04-19 12:00 - 14:00 | Jimmy’s Tavern & Grill, 50 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
MMC Lunch Bunch for Noon, 4/19/2017 Jimmy’s Tavern & Grill
If you are free, come join us for lunch. You need not be retired, only free to meet at the restaurant at noon; spend a leisurely hour or two with like minded friends for conversation and comestibles. If you can make it email by Monday, April 17th so that the restaurant can be prepared. membership@massmiata.net.
Thanks.
Jean & Bob Brewer, Membership

MMC Lunch Bunch for Noon
Jimmy’s Tavern & Grill, 50 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury, MA 01545 (White City Shopping Center)
http://jimmystavernandgrill.com/

Spring Tech Day
2017-04-08 08:00 - 14:30 | Main Street Automotive, 676 Main Street, Clinton, MA, 01510, United States
Spring is right around the corner and that means it’s time to dust off the Miatas and get ready for
Tech Day at Main Street Automotive!

The fun will begin at 8:00 AM. Coffee and donuts will be waiting. Pizza and soda will be served at noon. All attendees are asked to contribute $5.00 toward the purchase of lunch. This will also get you a raffle ticket for some cool prizes. We plan to wrap up around 2:30 PM 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. All work will need to be booked ahead of time. The shop will be happy to look over cars and let people know what it will take to do a big job.

This will be a hands-on day for all those who like to do their own work or who want to learn from watching others. This is also a great opportunity to get help installing things like CB radios or intakes from those members who have done them before.

Lester Seal (formerly Apex Auto), Bob, Dave and Steve will all be available to help you with your parts installation. We request that all work be done with our tools to avoid confusion over ownership.
Two lifts will be available as well as plenty jacks and room to work outside. There is no charge for you doing your own work with your own parts and fluids. NOTE that all projects must be completed on Tech Day.

Regular services provided by Chris/Main Street Automotive on Tech Day:

MA Inspections and stickers – $35.00
Oil Changes with Mazda filters – $32.00 (includes tax and EPA)
4-Wheel Alignment – $79.95 – only 2 will be scheduled for this date so book early
Installing new Wheels and Tires, or changing your winter snows for you summer tires.

Please call or email ahead of time to schedule tire mounting or an alignment. We want to make sure we fit everyone in.
There will also be a Miata Parts Swap. Bring any parts you would like to sell. Tables will be set up for sales. Please clearly mark them with your name and the price. We will not assume responsibly for parts that walk away. Main Street Automotive cannot sell your parts for you, handle transactions or provide Credit Card service.
Now for the legal stuff:
The Mass Miata Club and Main Street Automotive will not be held liable for any injuries you may receive while doing work on your car, or for any damage your car may receive from your installation of parts. You will be required to sign a release-of-liability waiver before you perform any work on the premises. That being said, let’s come down and have a great time.
Chris Baylis, Main Street Auto, 676 Main Street, Clinton MA 01510 (978) 368-0088

"Fall For New England II" Exploratory Meeting
2017-03-18 10:30 - 14:00 | Main Street Automotive, 676 Main Street, Clinton, MA, 01510, United States
Do you remember Fall For New England??
In October 2012, the Mass Miata Club came together to host a regional event for all Miata Enthusiast. The event was well received and attended by 125 cars from 32 clubs, 20 states, plus Ontario and Quebec, Canada.
Over 3 days we ran 21 drives to 10 locations, led a train tour to Boston, a poker run and a banquet.
Needless to say it took a dedicated planning committee and over 30 volunteers to make this a successful event.

We would like to explore having another regional event sometime in 2018 by forming a committee to discuss this. If you would like to be part of the committee, would be willing to lead a trip, or volunteer to help, please contact Activities@MassMiata.net.
Our first meeting will be on Saturday March 18, 2017 at Main St. Automotive, 676 Main St, Clinton, MA at 10:30 AM. Pizza & soft drinks will be served.

MMC Lunch Bunch (RSVP by 3/13)
2017-03-15 12:00 - 14:00 | 110 Grill, 1 Lumber Street, Hopkington, MA, 01748
MMC Lunch Bunch for Noon, 03/15/2017

110 Grill, 1 Lumber Street, Hopkinton, MA 01748
Click for Directions
Click for Lunch Menu
If you are free, come join us for lunch. You need not be retired, only free to meet at the restaurant at noon; spend a leisurely hour or two with like minded friends for conversation and comestibles. If you can make it email membership@massmiata.net by Monday, March 13th so that the restaurant can be prepared.
Thanks. Jean & Bob Brewer, Membership

Dinner & A Movie (RSVP by 3/8)
2017-03-11 13:00 - 18:00 | Patriot Place, Foxboro, MA
Let’s do it again….
The Winter Blues getting you down? Miss your Miata buddies? Well, if you are like me that’s a big YES to both questions. So let’s plan on getting together for a movie and something to eat at Patriot Place in Foxborough, MA.
We we be seeing the 1:15 PM showing of KONG: Skull Island. Plan on meeting a little before 1:00 in the theater lobby and dinner around 4:00.
After the movie we will stroll through Patriot Place down to the Saga Hibachi Steakhouse for an early dinner.

This is one of those Hibachi restaurants which is a kind of show and meal all in one. We have gone a couple of times in the past and had a great time. http://www.patriot-place.com/sagasteakhouse
If you would like to join us for this little get together please notify me by 3/8/2017.

http://www.showcasecinemas.com/theatre/foxboro/ma/showcase-cinema-de-lux-patriot-place
http://www.patriot-place.com

NOTE: RESCHEDULED TO SATURDAY, MARCH 11

MMC Lunch Bunch (RSVP by Feb. 13)
2017-02-15 12:00 - 14:00
MMC Lunch Bunch for Noon, 2/15/2017

The Olive Garden
Patriot Place, 392 Patriot Place, Foxborough, MA 02035

If you are free, come join us for lunch. You need not be retired, only free to meet at the restaurant at noon; spend a leisurely hour or two with like minded friends for conversation and comestibles. If you can make it email membership@massmiata.net by Monday, February 13th so that the restaurant can be prepared.
Thanks. Jean & Bob Brewer, Membership

Mass Miata Holiday Party 2017
2017-01-21 18:00 - 22:00 | Great Wolf Lodge Resort, 150 Great Wolf Dr, Fitchburg, MA, 01420
Mass Miata Club Holiday Party

By the 21st of January weekend, I am sure all will be ready to chase those winter blues away and catch up with old Miata friends have some very well deserved R & R., and play in an impressive water park.
So Join us for our annual post-holiday get-together at the Great Wolf Lodge & Awesome Water Park in Fitchburg, MA.

We’ll enjoy our usual Cocktail Party before dinner at 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., to meet up with old friends and make new Miata buddies. There will be a cash bar available for our pre-dinner get together. Unfortunately, we will not be allowed to bring snacks or our own drinks into the function room or the hotel lobby areas. It’s the resorts policy. After the fun and frolics and meets and greets, we’ll enjoy a buffet dinner in our private function room, followed by our Annual Yankee Swap.
Hotel Accommodations
A block of 20 rooms has been reserved for Saturday, January 21, 2017 for members of the Mass Miata Club for $129.00 per night, plus applicable state and local taxes. The resort fee has been waived for our club. Your confirmation email may show a Remaining Balance due as the Resort Fee will be adjusted out at check-in.
The Room Features are:

Two queen size beds
Full bath
Living area with twin-size sleeper
32-inch TV
Microwave,
Mini refrigerator
Coffee Make
Hair Dryer
Large Picture Window

If we exceed the 20 rooms and if there are still room availability, they will honor our agreed upon price per night. I can call and expand our room capacity if there is still room availability. So if you are coming, make your reservations early so they can accommodate us all.

Things to know before you go:

Water passes included in your suite price – with access from 1 p.m. on the date of arrival until close on the day of departure.
Water Park Hours – 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. (subject to change based on occupancy and season)
Check in at 4 p.m. – Check out at 11 a.m. (late check out packages may be available)
Also include with our stay: In addition to all the water park facilities; access to the Rope Course.

And if you decide to have a mini winter vacation, the $129.00 per night rate, plus applicable state and local taxes, will also be honored for Friday, January 20, 2017. We have a total of 5 rooms blocked for the Mass Miata Party for Friday evening.
This resort is extremely popular and sells out fast and the winter months are its prime season, so if you procrastinate you might just be out of luck.
Reservations must be called into the Telephone Reservation Number is: 1-866-980-9653 and identify yourself with the Reservation Code: 1701MAMIATA.
All reservations are to be guaranteed by a first night room deposit with a major credit card. Each individual has up to 7 days prior to arrival to cancel with a fee of 15% of our deposit. If you cancel 4-6 days prior to arrive there will be a 30% fee, and 3 days or less of arrival, the deposit become non-refundable.
Reservations MUST BE MADE no later than December 20, 2016 (if there are still rooms available) and please, remember, as reservations after this date will be at prevailing rates and availability.
The annual holiday party has always been an extremely popular event amongst our members due to the camaraderie and wonderful venues we procure each year. To best serve our club, we ask that only those with an active, named membership attend the evening’s festivities. Limiting our attendance to club members helps us subsidize some of the meal and venue costs while also increasing the available spots for club members.
Additionally, we’d like to remind members that while Great Wolf Lodge is a great place to bring little ones, children under 18 must always have an adult chaperon per Great Wolf Lodge’s rules – there is, unfortunately, no child care available on site.
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Holiday Banquet Menu
Salad
Caesar Salad
Entrees
Roast Beef – Savory Onion Jus, Roasted Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetable.
and
Cranberry & Sage Stuffed Chicken – Pan Gravy, Wild Rice, Seasonal Vegetable.
Dessert
Cake Tasting – Assorted Petite Cake Squares, Fresh Berries & Whipped Cream
Includes: Bread & Butter, Gold Peak Iced Tea, Fresh Brewed Coffee, Assorted Teas
The Total Price per person, including all taxes and gratuities: $ 38.60
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MEAL PAYMENT INFORMATION
Pay using PayPal or with your credit card through PayPal:

Choose number of attendees:

One Person $38.60 USDTwo People $77.20 USD

Enter Attendee Names:

Pay by Check
Make out a check for $38.60 per person made out to the
Mass Miata Club and mail it to our Club Treasurer:
Mary Lou Hunt
90 Taft St
Upton MA 01568
The contract cutoff date for the meal count is Friday, January 6, 2017. Mary Lou must have your check in hand or your payment through PayPal by this date.
Please also be advised that for this event, we are legally contracted to pay the amount for the meals and refunds are only given if the Commonwealth of Massachusetts declares a state of emergency in the case of inclement weather. If you decide to not attend after paying, there will be no refunds from the club after January 5, 2017.
Important Dates & Things to remember:

Room Information:
Call for room reservations by Tuesday, December 20, 2016
Meal Information
If paying by check, make it out to Mass Miata Club and mail it to:
Mary Lou Hunt
90 Taft St.
Upton, MA 01568
In the amount of $ 38.60 per person by: Friday, January 6, 2017
Or pay by PayPal

Email Lillian Orchard at activities@massmiata.net to let me know you will be attending, how many nights you have reserved and that you have paid for your meal.
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Yankee Swap Details
To participate bring a wrapped gift in the $10-$20 range. Gifts can be:

a humorous joke gift (or not) The funnier the better!
bizarre (or not)
useful (or not)
automotive (or not)
THAT holiday present you received and wondered “what were they thinking… “

Participation is voluntary – it’s fun to watch even if you’re not participating, however the more the merrier! Gifts and participation can be per person or per couple. Just remember that to select a gift you must bring one. Most couples opt to have each person bring a gift so each can participate. Here’s how our Yankee Swap at the holiday party will work:

Each person or couple that brought a wrapped present gets to draw a number
The person with #1 selects and then opens a present
The person with the next highest number (2 in this case) chooses and opens a present. They then decide whether they want to keep the present they just opened or swap it for any other opened present
Lather, rinse, repeat step 3 until all numbers have been used and all presents have been opened
Finally, the person who drew #1 gets to swap the present they are holding for any other present.

After this, consenting adults are free to swap their present with anyone else.
Some Yankee Swap etiquette “rules”:

people choosing their present are not allowed to fold, spindle, mutilate, or otherwise fondle the presents before choosing one.
participants cannot hide their opened presents they want keep (to prevent others from swapping with them)

MMC Lunch Bunch
2017-01-18 12:00 - 14:00 | Jimmy’s Tavern & Grill, 50 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
MMC Lunch Bunch for Noon, 1/18/2017

White City Shopping Center, 50 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury, MA 01545
Click for Directions
Click for Lunch Menu
If you are free, come join us for lunch. You need not be retired, only free to meet at the restaurant at noon; spend a leisurely hour or two with like minded friends for conversation and comestibles. If you can make it email membership@massmiata.net by Monday, December 16th so that the restaurant can be prepared.
Thanks. Jean & Bob Brewer, Membership

MMC Lunch Bunch (Cancelled)
2016-12-21 11:30 - 14:00
The December Lunch Bunch will not be held due to the closeness of the Holidays.

See you all in January!!

2017 Planning Meeting
2016-11-20 10:30 - 15:00
Calling all Mass Miata Members!
Please help us plan and schedule our club events for next year.
We need your ideas, suggestions, thoughts (and volunteers) for Meetings, Activities, Day Trips and Overnight Treks for the 2017 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!

Re-occurring events we’ll be starting with for next year include:
Spring Tech Day in early-mid April
Mass Miata Ladies Overnight
Annual Meeting with lunch in June
Annual Miata Day at the Museum of Transportation
Annual Club picnic in August

Please email Activities@MassMiata.net if you plan to attend.
Whether you can attend or not, email Activities@MassMiata.net prior to the meeting so they can be added to the agenda:
When:
Sunday November 20, 2016
10:30 AM 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.
Pizza will be served for $5.00, per person. THE CLUB WILL BE PAYING FOR THE PIZZA. Potluck soda and/or desert donations will be appreciated – please coordinate with Lillian and/or Ed when you sign up.

Member(s) Attending
What They’re Bringing

Al Meola
Conference Room

Lillian Orchard & Joe Bryant

Plates, napkins, forks, knives, cups and a small salad and dressings

Ed Jutras
Computer, soft drinks, ice

Bob & Brenda Gauvin
Dessert

Bob & Janet Baylis
Unsweetened ice tea

David & Helen Comeau
Apricot squares

Bob Adams

Lee & Pat Tarantino

Jack & Judy Austin

Les Barton

Bob & Jean Brewer

Paul & Celia Raia

David & Erika Reichert

Larry & Mary Lou Hunt

Terry & Linda McCaffrey

John & Liz LaRoche

Charly & Vicki Busky

Gil Mello

RSVP to date: 31

MMC Lunch Bunch (RSVP by Nov 14)
2016-11-16 11:30 - 14:00
Monthly get together on 3rd Wednesday
This month we will meet at noon on November 16, 2016 at
110 Grill
1 Lumber Street
Hopkinton, MA 01748
https://www.110grill.com/hopkinton/

Pre-Hibernation / Toys For Tots Run
2016-11-13 09:15 - 16:00
This Event Is Now Full
Connect Les Barton To Be Put On the Waiting List
NOTE NEW START TIME!!!
Soon Old Man Winter will be knocking upon our doors.
So before we answer let’s get together for one last cruise before our Miatas start their long winter hibernation. So bundle up, drop the top , and lets have a good time. After all it will be a long winter before we are cruising together again.
After a driver’s meeting our first stop will be at the Middleborough State Police barracks to drop off our toy donations.
From there we will take some nice back roads down to the Westport area. Lunch will once again be at the
Ten Cousins Italian Restaurant. You can check out the menu at www.tencousinsbrickoven.com.

After lunch we will continue our drive with a stop a Sakonnet Vineyard. For those that are interested a tasting is available for $14.00 per person.

Of course our finale stop will be at Gray’s in Tiverton, RI for one last ice cream. We will raise our cones in salute to another successful Mass Miata season.
Due to restaurant restrictions we must limit this trip to 40 people, so sign up soon.
We will be meeting in the Walmart Supercenter parking lot, 36 Paramount Dr, Raynham, MA.
Driver’s meeting has been changed to 9:15 AM.

To join us, contact Les Barton at cbmiata@verizon.net or 508-725-9045
Toys For Tots
In 1947 a Marine base in Los Angeles started a toy drive for needy children. It was so successful that the program was opened up on a national level. The Marines have been running the program ever since and in 2013 alone the program collected and distributed more than 469 million toys. As a club playing with our Miatas puts a smile on our faces. Let us put that same smile on the face of a needy child with a new toy. Please bring one or more new and unwrapped toy which we will donate to the Toys for Tots program.

Les Barton

November Business Meeting
2016-11-05 10:30 - 14:00 | Mazda Gallery, 920 Boston-Providence Turnpike, Norwood, MA, United States
The Fall Business meeting will be held on Saturday, November 5 at the Mazda Galley in Norwood, MA. Arrive around 10:00 AM for coffee, donuts and car talk, the meeting starts at 10:30 AM.
~ Please park in the rear of the building ~ unless otherwise directed by the Gallery.
Join us to view both new and used Mazda’s. There will be people available to answer your questions, and time permitting test-drives in a vehicle you are interested in.
There are always special sale prices on remaining 2016 models for Miata Club Members.
This is our last business meeting of the year so let’s have great attendance to close out the top down season. Time permitting we will discuss events for next year in preparation for the planning meeting in December.
A light buffet Lunch will be provided.
Put it on your calendar today! We always have a great time at the Gallery so show up early for coffee and some car talk.
The Service Department will be open for any needed repairs or winterizing your Mazda on Saturday morning while you attend the meeting. Call ahead for an appointment at (781) 769-9600. in addition, the parts counter will be open for parts. Bring your membership card for our club discount.
Location:
Mazda Gallery
918 Providence Highway
Norwood, MA 02062
Phone (781) 769-9600
website: www.mazdagallery.com
As Mazda Gallery will be providing lunch, your reservations are requested by the October 28th .
So we have a head count for the food.
Please call Pat Tarantino at 508-989-6764 or email:
pat.tarantino@comcast.net
with your reservation and the number attending. We’ll see you there!

Parker's Maple Barn (RSVP by Oct 21st)
2016-10-23 08:15 - 15:00
This is the time of year that I start feeling the onset of the colder weather and I don’t know about you but I start craving comfort food.
You know: Mac n Cheese, beef stew, warm homemade bread and chowder, and waffles and pancakes.

Well come join me for a ride to Parkers Maple Barn in Mason, NH for a Sunday morning Brunch on the 23rd of October for some of this comfort food; pancakes and waffles.
(FYI – Patriots Game starts at 4:25 PM)

The meeting place will be the Johnny Appleseed Rest area located on MA 2 – Westbound in Lancaster, MA

Drivers meeting will be at 8:15 AM promptly!
From there we will take a scenic ride up to Mason NH to Parker’s Maple Barn.
After Brunch there will be another scenic ride home.
Let me know if you will be attending and please give me your cell phone number.
But beware, Parker’s does not take group reservations, so we may have to wait in line if the restaurant fills up that morning. But, trust me, it is worth it.
Zoom Zoom
Lillian Orchard
Email: mslillyO@outlook.com or activities@massmiata.net

MMC Lunch Bunch
2016-10-19 11:30 - 14:00
Monthly get together on 3rd Wednesday
Details coming…

Middlesex Concert Band (non-club)
2016-10-02 14:00 - 15:00 | Americal Civic Center, 467 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, United States
Once again our own Jack Austin will be performing with the Middlesex Concert Band in a FREE concert
“The Motion of Music”
on Sunday, October 2nd, 2 PM at the Americal Civic Center, 467 Main Street, Wakefield, MA.

If you plan to attend and would like to join us after the event for a meal, contact Activities@MassMiata.net.

Ring Around the Quabbin (RSVP by Sept 28)
2016-10-01 09:15 - 17:00 | Belchertown, belchertown, MA, United States
EXTRA!!! EXTRA!
Due to a scheduling conflict with a Patriots Football game on October 2, 2016.
The Ring Around the Quabbin Foliage Trip has been rescheduled to:
Saturday, October 1, 2016.
Drivers Meeting is at 9:15 AM at:
Main Street Auto
676 Main St.
Clinton, MA

Join us for our Foliage Run, a leisurely ride on the scenic backroads around the Quabbin Reservoir in Central Massachusetts.
The “Ring around the Quabbin” ride will leave from Main Street Auto, 676 Main Street, Clinton, MA the morning of Saturday, October 1, 2106. The Driver’s meeting will be held at 9:15 AM

We will be stopping a the Quabbin Tower along the route with a luncheon stop planned at Betrucci’s in Amherst, MA.
Please contact Lillian Orchard at mslillyO@outlook.com by September 28, 2016 to let her know you are coming and please include you cell phone number with your response.

Mystery Trip (RSVP by Sept. 23)
2016-09-25 09:00 - 16:00 | Main Street Automotive, 676 Main Street, Clinton, MA, 01510, United States
Requirements: A GPS or other navigational device that can be set to non-highway. If you are using a phone application, you must have a navigator.
Cars will be traveling in small groups of 3 or 4 cars. You will be given addresses that you must travel to. There will be a designated lunch spot and ice cream at the end location.
Each group will select a leader. Everyone will follow the leader’s GPS. Leaders can be changed at each stop or at other intervals as determined by the group.
There will be more than 1 route but we will all end up at the same ice cream spot.
Driver’s Meeting will be at 9:00 am at Main St. Automotive, 676 Main St, Clinton, MA

We should be done before 4 PM
Contact Janet Baylis at jbaylis89@comcast.net by September 23 to be added to the list.

MMC Lunch Bunch (RVSP Sept. 19)
2016-09-21 11:00 - 14:00
Monthly get together on 3rd Wednesday
This month we will meet at noon on September 21 at
110 Grill
1 Lumber Street
Hopkinton, MA 01748
https://www.110grill.com/hopkinton/

If you are free, come join us for lunch. You need not be retired, only free to meet at the restaurant at noon; spend a leisurely hour or two with like minded friends for conversation and comestibles. If you can make it email by Monday, September 19th so that the restaurant can be prepared. membership@massmiata.net.
Thanks.
Jean & Bob Brewer, Membership

September Business Meeting (RSVP by Sept. 15)
2016-09-18 11:00 - 14:00 | North End Mazda, 757 Chase Road, Lunenberg, Massachusette
The September Business meeting will be held at North End Mazda, 757 Chase Road in Lunenburg, MA. at 11:00 am on September 18th.

You can check out their inventory of Miata – MX-5’s, Mazda 3, Mazda 6, CX-3, CX-5, and CX-9, with a chance to sit in them and drive them, with knowledgeable people available to answer all your questions. The parts merchandise department will also be open.
After the meeting a light Lunch will be served and maybe an ice cream run! As North End Mazda will be providing lunch, your reservations are requested by Thursday, Sept 15th.
Non-Members are welcome to attend.
Please RSVP to Bob Baylis (bobbaylis@comcast.net) so we can insure plenty of food!
See you there!

Moonlight Ride (RSVP by Sept. 13)
2016-09-17 17:30 - 21:30
Join us for what may be the first planned night time ride for the Mass Miata Club.
We will start from the Seabrook rest area on I-95 northbound just over the NH border. Drivers meeting at 5:30PM for a 5:45 departure.

We will cruise the NH seacoast as the sun goes down. Beautiful scenery for a leisurely cruise.
We will dine at Newick’s Lobster House at Dover Point at the entrance to Great Bay.

www.newicks.com
After dinner we will continue our cruise around Great Bay in the dark on some very twisty local roads. This will create many new challenges to keep the group from getting lost in the darkness even though there should be a full moon.
If you enjoy challenges, come join us. We should end up at a very iconic ice cream stand in Amesbury, MA around 9:30.
Don’t forget your miner’s helmets to find your way in the dark!

Please let Les Barton or me know that you are coming by Tue Sep 13. No limit to the number of cars. The more cars the more to lose in the dark!!! Let us know your cell number in case we lose you.

Jack Austin
Les Barton

jack.austin2@verizon.net
cbmiata@verizon.net

978-658-6829

Ty-Rods Annual Reunion (RSVP by Sept. 5)
2016-09-11 08:30 - 17:00 | Bolton Orchards, 125 Still River Rd, Bolton, MA, 01740, United States
Join us on Sunday, September 11, 2016 as we attend the 44th Annual Ty-Rods Old Timer’s Reunion
We will have a reserved parking area for us, and will be meeting at Bolton Orchards Red Barn Coffee Cafe at 125 Still River Road (Jct. 110 & 117), Bolton, MA at 8:30 AM.

The cost is $12 per car which includes inside parking.
The Red Barn Coffee Cafe opens at 7:00 AM if you would like to grab a light breakfast before leaving for the show. Driver’s meeting will be at 8:50 with departure around 9:00 for the short ride to the Fairgrounds.
To reserve your spot contact , contact Bob Baylis at bobbaylis@comcast.net.

Mendon Drive-In (Cancelled)
2016-09-09 18:00 - 23:30 | Mendon Drive-In, 35 Milford St, Milford, MA, United States
This event is cancelled.

Steaming Tender Restaurant
2016-08-27 08:30 - 16:00 | Steaming Tender Restaurant, 28 Depot St, Palmer, MA, 01069, United States
This Event Is Now Full
Connect Brenda Gauvin If you Wish To Be Put On the Waiting List
Description: Dinning in a 1909 Presidential Parlor Car, driving on twisty back roads and of course ice cream stop.

Our trip will begin with a drivers meeting at 8:30 A.M. at the Home Depot on Sutton Ave., Oxford, MA departing at 8:45 A.M. SHARP.

We will travel on twisty back roads to the Steaming Tender Restaurant for a buffet lunch (Parlor car is not handicapped accessible) After lunch we will continue on our journey to Ronnie’s Seafood in Charlton, MA for our ice cream stop.
Space is LIMITED to 30 people. Buffet lunch is $30.50 per person and includes tax and tip. Mail a NON REFUNDABLE check payable to Brenda Gauvin PO Box 104 Sutton, MA 01590 before August 12, 2016.
PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHEN YOU HAVE MAILED YOUR CHECK.

Kimballl's Trifecta
2016-08-20 10:45 - 17:00

MMC Lunch Bunch
2016-08-17 11:00 - 14:00 | Applebee’s Milford, 91 Medway Road, Milford, MA, 01757, United States
Monthly get together on 3rd Wednesday
This month we will meet at noon at
Applebee’s
91 Medway Road,
Milford, MA 01757
508-478-9523
Applebee’s will do separate checks. If the prospect of a leisurely lunch with like minded friends appeals, come join us. Please let us know by Monday 8/15/2016 that you will be joining us (membership@massmiata.net) That way we can give Applebee’s a number with everyone getting a seat at the table.
Hope to see you on the 17th.

Jean & Bob Brewer

MassMiata Club Picnic (RSVP by August 12th)
2016-08-14 10:30 - 17:00
Annual Membership Appreciation Day & Club Picnic
Colt State Park, Route 114, 1070 Hope St., Bristol, RI

All Mass Miata members and their families are invited to this annual event, which was started to show the Club’s appreciation to all our members and to thank everyone for their participation & support.

If you haven’t attended a Club event for a while or, are new to the Club, this is a great time to get together with old friends and to meet new ones. This year we will be at Colt State Park, Route 114, Hope St., Bristol, RI.
Look for the statues of two bulls at the entrance to the park.

We have a shelter with parking and restrooms nearby.
Swimming is available at the Bristol Town Beach approximately 1 mile north of the picnic site.

Appetizers will be served beginning at 10:30 AM with lunch being served around noontime, 12:00. There may be an ice cream run afterwards (TBD).
There is no cost to members to attend this event. However in an effort to control costs, the club will be providing the entrees (Hamburger’s, and hot dogs) and the club is asking members to provide appetizers, salads, desserts, soda, etc. potluck-style. Please consider contributing one of the following items and letting Ed Jutras at (Activities@massmiata.net) know what you would like to bring. Ed has kindly volunteered to coordinate the contributions so we have enough of everything:

An appetizer (chips & salsa, pita & hummus, veggie platter, relish dish, etc.)
a green salad (lettuce, tomatoes, etc.)
a side salad (pasta, potato, Cole slaw, bean, etc.)
canned soda & ice in a cooler
bottled water & ice in a cooler
juices
a dessert
condiments (catsup & mustard, salt & pepper)

Whether or not you are able to contribute to the potluck, please RSVP to Ed Jutras at (Activities@massmiata.net) by Friday, August 12th if you are planning on attending so we’ll know how much food to purchase and prepare. Here is list of members planning to attend and what they are bringing. More than one of an item is Ok, we just don’t want too many of the same thing.

Member(s) Attending
What They’re Bringing

Supplies Left Over from Previous Years
Plastic Spoons and Knives
Small Plates & Bowls
Napkins, Paper Towels, Trash Bags
Aluminum Foils, Plastic Wraps, Tablecloths
Hand Cleaner, BBQ Tools, Lighter Fluid

Mass Miata Club
Burgers & Dogs for the Grille and Rolls

Ed Jutras
Gold Rush Brownies

Larry & Mary Lou Hunt
Dessert

Tom Aylward & Janet Wamsley
Pies

Bob & Janet Baylis
Deviled Eggs

Paul & Sue Trout
Ice, coolers and water

Steve & Ellie Weitzman
Dessert

Les Barton
German Potato Salad

Lee & Pat Tarantino
Green salad and dressing

David Rose
Dels lemonade

David & Michelle Tarantelli
condiments (catsup & mustard, salt & pepper, pickles, etc)

Bob & Brenda Gauvin
Appetizer

Roger & Judy Roy
Dessert

Gil & Susan Mello
Dessert

David & Helen Comeau
Fruit appetizer

Bob & Jean Brewer
Dip & chips

Terry & Linda McCaffery
Watermelon

Steve Angelini & Sonya Walters
Yam dip with veggies, Tostito Scoops

Govan & Pam Baird
Macaroni salad

Gerry & Nancy Dupont

John & Liz LaRoche
Veggie platter

Jeff & Carol Arruda
Pasta Salad

Bob Joyce
Mexican dip with Tostitos

Jeff & Sue Newman
Soda and a cooler with the ice

Arthur Dorval
Water

Steve & Arlene Rivers
Brown rice and black bean dish with corn chips

David & Erika Reichert
Green salad and salad dressing

RSVP to date: 47

Note that we are not allowed to consume alcohol at this site, so please do not bring any with you.
Check back for details as we continue our planning for this event.

Micro Brewery Tour (sign up by July 30, 2016)
2016-08-06 11:30 - 17:00
This Event Is Now Closed
Connect Pat Tarantino If you Wish To Be Put On the Waiting List
This drive will include two microbreweries on the Mass Microbrewery Trail.
The first will be the Blue Hill Brewery in Canton.

and the second at Bog Iron Brewery in Norton.

After the two Brewery visits anyone interested in Wendell’s Wings can walk across the street to enjoy these delicious wings. BEWARE though, this is a tiny venue and very slow service as they have a tiny kitchen.

Driver’s meeting: 11:30 AM
Where: South Shore Plaza parking lot in Braintree on the Lord & Taylor side.

Bring:

Picnic Lunch

Cash for $5.00 tasting at Blue Hill Brewery and
Cash for $5.00 tasting at Bog Iron Brewery.
The first tasting at Blue Hill charges $5.00 pp for eight 2-3 oz samples of your choice.
The second tasting at Bog Iron charges $5.00 for a flight consisting of 4 – 4 oz pours of your choice.
More cash if having wings at Wendell’s.
For anyone that wishes to stay and enjoy a very leisurely, unrushed dinner – we will be heading across the street to Wendell’s Wings. They are very small and have only one fryolator so on a busy day it is easily a one hour wait once you order your wings. They are WORTH the wait! These are judged by the Phantom Gourmet as the “best buffalo wings” in Massachusetts. This is where you will need cash as Wendell’s does not accept credit cards. They are a cash only establishment. They do not accept checks or cards. Although there is an ATM in the pub.

RSVP by July 30, 2016 to pat.tarantino@comcast.net or via cell (508) 989-6764

Central Vermont Trip
2016-07-29 - 2016-08-01 | Best Western Plus, 45 Blush Hill Rd, Waterbury, VT, 05676, United States
THE TRIP IS NOW FULL.
Contact Lillian to be put on the waiting list.
Exploring the River Valley of Central Vermont

Central Vermont is an area known for its small farming and agricultural communities, its green rolling hills, awesome ski areas, covered bridges, maple syrup, breweries and dairy farms.
The plan for this trip is to travel up backroads Friday with a stop at the Vermont Country Store

and lunch at one of the clubs favorite luncheon places, The Long Trail Pub, located on the Ottauquechee River in Bridgewater Corners, Vermont. From there we will travel backroads up the Waterbury, Vt. to our lodging for the weekend.
The Best Western Plus Waterbury-Stowe, 45 Blush Hill Rd., Waterbury, VT.

Just down the road from Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream factory!
There is a 15 room block for Friday, July 29th, thru Sunday July 31st, 2016 with a departure date of Monday,
August 1st, 2016. This trip has a three night booking requirement. There are 10 non-smoking rooms with two-double beds at a rate of $135.00 per night and 5 non-smoking rooms with one king bed at the rate of $140.00 per night. Rates are based on single or double occupancy and are subject to a 9% VT rooms and meal tax.
To make a reservation you must call the hotel directly at 802-244-7822 or 1-800-621-7822 and book under theMass Miata Club Room Block. You will need a valid credit card to secure your reservation. You have until June 13,2016 to book your reservation or until all the blocked rooms are booked. Once all 15 blocked rooms are reserved there will be a wait list set up in case of cancellations.
Our first day will be exploring, the Mad River Valley;

an area that is a club favorite. This river valley is a gently-sloped stretch of fertile land lying along both sides of the river between Moretown and Waitsfield Villages. The heart of the district is the Mad River, which snakes through the length of the valley, and is paralleled by Vermont Routes 100 and 100B. The landscape and buildings of the district still retain the character of a rural farming community, reflecting over two centuries of cultivation of the flat farmland along the river, contrasting with the heavily wooded hills bordering the valley.
The second day we will be exploring the White River Valley with its multiple branches through traditional Vermont scenic rolling farm land. This area has the highest concentration of Covered Bridges in the State.

It is an area that still maintains a look of Vermont of yesteryear.
Our group meal will be a buffet Sunday night back at the hotel.
Once you have made your room reservation, please e mail me at mslillyO@outlook.com or call and leave a message at my home telephone 781-762-2145 to let me know you are coming.

Newport Harbor Cruise on Rum Runner II
2016-07-23 11:30 - 15:30
Only one spot left on this trip!
Unfortunately I was unable to make a group reservation for the Thimble Island cruise so in its place we will spend the day with the rich and famous in Newport Rhode Island. We will start the day with a 75 minute cruise around Newport Harbor aboard the Rum Runner II.

This boat was commissioned in 1929 by a couple of New Jersey mobsters during the prohibition era. She was designed to haul illegal booze and be fast in order to elude the Coast Guard. The cruise includes complimentary mimosas and croissants. The coast for the cruise is $30.00 per person, and as I have made the reservation on my credit card payment must be sent to me in advance. For additional information on the cruise check out their website at www.cruisenewport.com .
Upon arriving in Newport we will park our Miatas at the visitor center and purchase an all-day bus pass for $6.00 per person which lowers our parking charge to just $2.00 and will give us the availability to travel around Newport without worrying on finding a safe place to park.

After the cruise lunch will be just a short walk away at The Landing Restaurant.

We will be able to order off the menu and have separate checks. If you want to view the menu in advance please check it out at www.thelandingrestaurantnewport.com .

After lunch we will hop on the bus to ride to our next stop The Audrain Auto Museum (www.audrainautomuseum.org ). While the collection on view is not large, maybe 25 cars but the restoration work is beautiful as is the building that houses the collection. During our visit the exhibit is entitled Fantastic Classics 1945 -1965.
Cost of admission is $12.00 for adults and $10.00 for seniors (which I hate to admit I am now one of).

If an auto museum is not your thing feel free to stay on the bus as at will make stops at the mansions and cliff walk. Afterwards we will meet downtown for what else but Ice Cream.
For those interested we will then take a drive along Newport’s famous Ocean Drive

with a stop at Breton Point State Park to enjoy the ocean views. From there we will say our goodbyes and head on our separate ways home.
Our meeting spot for this trip will be the Walmart in Raynham (36 Paramount Dr). The drivers meeting will be at 8:45 with hope of being on the road by 9:00.
Please remember to be TFBE (Tanks full, Bladder empty) as there will not be any stops on the way down to Newport. The drive should be no more than an hour and a half and there are facilities at the Visitor center where we will be parking.
If you plan on meeting us in Newport rather than Raynham please let me know.
I was only able at this time to make reservations for 25 people for the cruise so let me know ASAP if you want to join us for the day. I will need your name, number in your party, and a contact phone number. Please send a check for $30.00 per person to lock in your reservation to:
Les Barton
144 Hart St Unit 43
Taunton, MA 02780

MMC Lunch Bunch
2016-07-20 12:00 - 14:00 | Jimmy’s Tavern & Grill, 50 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
MMC Lunch Bunch the 3rd Wednesday of the month.
If you are free on the 3rd Wednesday of the month, come join us for lunch. This is a continuation of Lee Tarantino’s Retiree’s Lunch. Lee has decided to take some time for himself. You need not be retired, only free to meet at the restaurant at noon; spend a leisurely hour or two with like minded friends for conversation and comestibles. If you can make it email: membership@massmiata.net.
Lee has advised that the restaurant should be booked two weeks in advance with the final count on the day before, but please don’t wait until the day before to let us know you are attending.
This month’s restaurant & time:
7/20/2016 – Noon
Jimmy’s Tavern & Grill
(White City Shopping Center)
50 Boston Turnpike
Shrewsbury, Ma 01545
508-793-9625
If you know of a restaurant that might fit our needs, (separate check, accommodate 20 or more at a seating) let us know.

Bob & Jean Brewer
Memebership

Miatas at the Museum
2016-07-17 10:00 - 14:30 | Larz Anderson Auto Museum, 15 Newton St, Brookline, MA, 02445, United States
16th Annual Miata Day 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.
Come join us on the lawn and help us beat the record breaking attendance of 150 cars!!!
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 concours 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 four Miata generation classes:

NA (1989-1997)
NB (1999-2005)
NC (2006-2015)
ND (2016-2017)

There will be other people’s choice categories as well.
* 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.

From noon to 12:30 there will be a parts swap/sell/marketplace held at an announced, designated area. 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
Feel free to display your items by your car beforehand so people can see what will be available. However we encourage everyone to wait to actually sell their items at the swap time and location. We’re hoping this will be fun and entertaining for everyone to watch and/or take part in
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 ok 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 for car, driver, and one passenger/guest. Spectator admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children and senior citizens. 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 http://larzanderson.org/.

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

Crusin' CT 2016/Nutmeg Miata 25th Annv. Meet
2016-07-14 - 2016-07-16 | Unnamed Venue, Hartford, CT, United States
Preliminary details available at the Nutmeg Miata Club Forum and the Crusin’ CT 2016 FACEBOOK page
