Mass Miata Club

Mystery Trip (RSVP by Sept. 23)
2016-09-25 09:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | 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
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
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

Annual Election Meeting (RSVP by July 7th)
2016-07-09 11:00 - 15:00
Once again the Club will be paying for the meal at this very important meeting.

This year’s annual 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. There are several vacant positions so if you’re interested in filling any of these openings, please let Pat or another officer know.
The business meeting will begin at 11:00 AM, break for lunch around noon, and then resume after lunch (if needed). You can arrive as early as 10:30 to socialize, shop the club merchandise, etc. The meeting will begin promptly at 11:00.
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.
Please RSVP via email to Janet Baylis jbaylis89@comcast.net, or by calling 978-366-6505 (leave a message) by July 7th at the latest so we can give the restaurant a head count.

Barrett-Jackson Auction (Sign up by June 24, 2016)
2016-06-25 07:00 - 17:00 | Mohegan Sun, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd, Uncasville, CT, United States
You’ve watched it on TV and finally Barrett-Jackson has come to New England! We’ll be able to take in all the spectacular cars in the staging area before they line up to go on stage and watch the excitement of the action. For more information on the event following this link: Barrett-Jackson to present inaugural northeast auction in June 2016 at Mohegan Sun

We’ll be starting from Main Street Automotive, 676 Main St., Clinton, MA at 7 AM. The group will travel through Worcester and on to I-395. If you prefer, you can meet the group at the I-395 South Bound Service Plaza (click for map) in Plainfield, CT (South of Exit 35) around 8 AM. We should arrive at Mohegan Sun by 9 AM.

Seating is general and because this is a smaller venue than other Barrett-Jackson auctions, we’ll be able find parking and seats together. There are concessions for lunch and drinks.
Ticket prices:
Adult in advance $40, at the gate $45
Senior 55+ in advance $32, at the gate $36 (bring your ID)
Tickets are available at Barrett-Jackson’s website at this link: Event Tickets
Make sure you select Saturday tickets on the website, as this is a three day event.
Please sign up by emailing Bob Baylis at bobbaylis@comcast.net or call him at 978-660-0146 with the name(s) attending, car info and your e-mail address.

Utah Miata Mountain Getaway
2016-06-22 - 2016-06-25 | Miatas in Utah VII, Deer Valley, UT, United States
Tentative details are available at the Miata.net listing for the event or at the the Miata Mountain Getaway Facebook page.

Harvard Forest and Fisher Museum (Sign up by June 9, 2016)
2016-06-18 09:00 - 15:00
Join us as we explore back roads in Worcester County. We’ll drive to a buffet lunch at King Phillip Restaurant. Lunch cost is $11.95 plus tax and tip per person. They will do individual checks. We will have a sandwich buffet set up with 2 different salads, make your own sandwich station in addition with egg, crabmeat and chicken salad sandwiches. Swedish Meatballs, dessert, coffee etc.

From there it’s a quick drive to Harvard Forest, located in Petersham, MA.

There is a small museum where 23 dioramas portray the history of central New England forests. Outside there are walking trails. There is no charge for the forests and museums, but donations are appreciated
Then, of course, an ice cream stop.
We will meet at Kimball Farm, 1543 Lunenburg Rd, Route 70, Lancaster, MA.

ZTMOET (non-club)
2016-06-09 - 2016-06-12 | Zoomin’ the Mountains of East Tennessee X/Tri-Cities Miata Club, Johnson City, TN, United States
Links for 2016:
Club website: Zoomin’ the Mountains of East Tennessee X
More information at Miata.net

White Mountain Adventure
2016-06-03 - 2016-06-06 | Indian Head Resort, 664 US Route 3, Lincoln, NH, 03251, United States
THE TRIP IS NOW FULL.
Contact Brenda to be added to the wait list.
Join us on our journey to the White Mountains.

We will be discovering covered bridges,

visiting country stores, exploring the Lost River

and traveling on twisty back roads with beautiful scenery.

We will meet on June 3rd at 8:30 at the Holiday Inn, 242 Adams Place Boxborough, MA exit 28 off of I495.

Our Saturday group meal will be at the Common Man Restaurant. We will be ordering off the menu and they have agreed to provide separate checks for each couple.
Lodging:
We will be staying three nights at the Indian Head Resort in Lincoln , NH.

We have a limited number of reservations for 15 blocked rooms blocked out up until May 6th, 2016. The rates are Friday and Saturday at $134.10 per night plus tax and Sunday at $89.10 plus tax. The three night stay totaling $389.46. We have Lakeside rooms with two double beds, double occupancy.
After those rooms are taken, we will keep a waiting list in case of any cancellations.
Amenities:

Indoor, outdoor heated pool with hot tub
Restaurant on site
Paddle Boats
Gift Shop
Tennis

You must telephone The Indian Head Resort before May 6th, 2016 (800) 343-8000 and tell them you are booking under the “MASS MIATA CLUB”
You will need a major credit card to hold your reservation. They do require a one night stay plus tax ($129.82) as a deposit and the cancellation policy is 7 days prior to arrival.
YOU MUST ALSO CONTACT ME WHEN YOU HAVE MADE YOUR RESERVATION. Email me at bgauvin@charter.net.

A Garden in the Woods (Sign up by May 20, 2016)
2016-05-28 08:45 - 15:00
We will meet at The Patriot Place, Foxboro, MA in the parking lot beside the movie theaters ( Lot #4 is on the posts in the parking area).
Driver meeting at 8:45.
We will be arriving at Garden in the Woods via some very nice roads between Foxboro and Marlboro. The Garden opens at 10:00AM. Once there you will be able to walk the beautiful gardens for 3 hours. There is a cost to enter the gardens: Seniors 65+ $9.00, all others $12.
Once we have finished with the Gardens we will have a short drive to Fireflies BBQ in Marlboro.
Please contact by May 20th:
Pat Tarantino via email pat.tarantino@comcast.net or cell 508-989-6764
Lee Tarantino via email lee.tarantino@comcast.net or cell 508-989-6765

Men's Trip - Slots of Fun (Sign up by May 14, 2016)
2016-05-21 10:00 - 17:00
Ready to Race?
Get ready for a day of fun… Slots of fun!
Come join us for two different types of driving experiences
One stop on this Men’s trip will be at Modelville Hobby , 280 Eliot St., Ashland, MA

for some challenging Slot Car racing. They have three eight lane slot car tracks for 1:32 and 1:24 scale race cars.
The Blue track is a Modified Figure 8 and is about 90 feet long. The red track is a high banked King that is about 155 feet.

The Sovereign Purple Mile, is 220 feet long with high bank turns and some flat ones too.
The other stop will be at Tri-State Speedway, 35 Chase Ave., Dudley, MA for more racing fun on their electric Go-Karts. They feature a 22,000 square foot track with high performance electric carts.

You’ll feel the adrenaline as you race around 10 challenging turns and 2 straightaways, including a front stretch of approximately 120 feet to reach maximum speeds!
Each kart is equipped with a state-of-the-art timing system.

After your race, check out the result on the three big screens and see if you qualified for the fastest time of the day!
In between we will stop for lunch on Lake Chargoggagoggmanchauggagoggchaubunagungamaugg (better known as Lake Webster) at Point Breeze Restaurant , 114 Point Breeze Rd. Webster, MA.

Miata Ladies Overnight (Sign up by April 14, 2016) - What Happens in the Berkshires - Stays in the Berkshires
2016-05-14 - 2016-05-15
We are all set for our May 14, 2016 Annual Mass Miata Ladies Overnight.
We will be staying at the Yankee Inn in bucolic Lenox, MA.
The hotel is located in the scenic Berkshires with spacious grounds, distant mountain views and quick
access to all that the area has to offer.
The Inn’s amenities include a complimentary breakfast with made–to-order Omelets on Weekends,
a 24 hour fitness room, 24 hour Tea and Hot Cocoa and an Indoor Salt Water Pool & Jacuzzi.
We have arranged for a block of 10 – two double bed rooms in the Main Building.
The rate is $119.00 per room plus 11.7 %taxes.
To get the special rate, you must ask for “Mass Miata Ladies Overnight Rate”.
The Inn’s telephone #’s are: 1-800-835-2364 and 1-413-499-3700.
You will need a credit card at the time of the booking and there is a 7 day cancellation requirement.
Once you have made your reservation please contact Lillian Orchard at:
mslillyO@outlook.com to let her know you are coming and with whom you are traveling with.
The cutoff date for the special room rate is April 14, 2016
Diner will be in one of the local Restaurants and more information with be forthcoming.
The ride up will be from a TBD starting point and TBD starting time.
More information to come, but you must make your room reservation by April 14,2016,
if you are planning on attending the 2016 Miata Ladies Overnight.
Zoom, Zoom!
Lillian & Patricia

Spring Business Meeting
2016-04-23 11:00 - 13:00 | Liberty Mazda, 81 Bay State Rd., Wakefield, MA
Please join us for our first business meeting of the year at our newest sponsor. Liberty Mazda, 81 Bay State Rd., Wakefield, MA.

Social Hour begins at 10 am and the meeting is at 11 am. Please let me know that you plan to come to the meeting so we have a good head count for lunch by Monday April 11th. Let’s have a great showing to show Liberty Mazda our support for them as our sponsor. Service and Parts are open on Sat 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/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.

Spring Tech Day
2016-04-02 08:00 - 15:00 | 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!
NEW DATE!!! – APRIL 2nd

NEW THIS YEAR – SEE THE MAIN ST. AUTOMOTIVE MIATA!

We will also have a Pick n’ Pull of 6 Miata’s (4 NA & 2 NB). Some parts will be free, but anything you buy will be very cheap.

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 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.
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.
Lester Seal from Apex Auto has joined Main Street Auto making this your one stop Miata service and tuning shop!
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 complete-able on Tech Day. If you are planning a large job and aren’t sure how long it will take, please call us in advance so we can help you with a time estimate.
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 4 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

Middlesex Concert Band
2016-03-13 03:00 - 17:00
For the last few years, a small group of MMC’ers has attended these Concerts. They have been a great success and enjoyed by all. The group met for a meal either before or after the concert. The band is quite accommodating about seating for the group, although we have not yet been able to work out a system to reserve any seating. Depending upon response from you folks, the issue will be brought forward for further discussion with the band.
The weather In March is much less likely to be a problem, the days will be getting longer so that the concert followed by dinner might accommodate more people. On past concerts we have used Not Your Average Joe’s in Burlington.
March might seem to be light years away, but the sooner we have some indication about who might attend the better the chance to make a seating arrangement that suits the groups.
Tickets in advance are $18 adults, $15 seniors.
Contact Ed Jutras at Activities@MassMiata.net
For more details, click this link
Middlesex Band SONGS OF THE SILVER SCREEN

Mid-Winter Get Together
2016-03-05 12:15 - 17:00
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.

Michael Edwards grew up in Great Britain dreaming of competing in the Olympics. Though he was a decent downhill skier he was not good enough to qualify for the Olympic team. So he looked around for another sport where he would have a better chance of qualifying. He soon discovered that Great Britain never had anyone compete on an Olympic level in ski jumping. So with no coach or financial backing he was determined to become the first. His dream came true and he was able to compete in the 1988 Olympics in Calgary, Canada. He soon became a media sensation with his unconventional style and spectacular crashes. He became known as “Eddie the Eagle”, and the movie we will be seeing is his story.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FWAiXll_jw
Looks like it should be a fun movie.

After the movie we will stroll through Patriot Place down to the Saga Hibachi Steakhouse for an early dinner.http://www.patriot-place.com/sagasteakhouse

This is one of those Hibachi restaurants which is a kind of show and meal all in one. We went here back in the winter of 2014 and everyone had a great time. Hopefully this year we will not have a blizzard start as we were eating dinner.
The times for this movie has not been posted yet, but plan on a starting time around 12:15, and dinner around 4:00. If you would like to join us for this little get together please notify me by 3/2/2015.
http://www.showcasecinemas.com/theatre/foxboro/ma/showcase-cinema-de-lux-patriot-place
http://www.patriot-place.com

Mass Miata Holiday Party
2016-01-23 18:00
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Mass Miata Club Holiday Party
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Saturday, January 23th 2016
Hyatt Regency Newport Hotel & Spa
1 Goat Island, Newport, RI
401-851-3219
www.newport.hyatt.com

By the January 23rd weekend, I am sure all will be ready to chase those winter blues away,catch up with old Miata friends and have some very well deserved R & R.
So Join us for a post-holiday get-together at the waterfront Hyatt Regency Newport Hotel & Spa in the beautiful coastal city of Newport, RI

We’ll enjoy our usual cocktail party before dinner at 6 pm., to meet up with old friends and meet new Miata buddies. There will be 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 in our private function room.
Holiday Plated Dinner Menu:
Salad
Westport River Greens, Maytag Blue Cheese, Cider Vinaigrette
Entrees (Choose one)
Oven Baked Scrod covered in Herbed Bread Crumbs
Or
Roast Sirloin of Beef
Chef’s Selection of Seasonal Vegetables and Starch item.
Dessert
Holiday Dessert
Coffee, Tea, Decaffeinated Coffee
The Total Price to include all taxes and gratuities: $65.50 pp
You may pay using the PayPal option below or, if you prefer, you can pay by check.Pay using PayPal or with your credit card through PayPal

Choose either a one person or two person entree option:

1 Person – Oven Baked Scrod $65.50 USD1 Person – Roast Sirloin of Beef $65.50 USD2 People – Both Oven Baked Scrod $131.00 USD2 People – Both Roast Sirloin of Beef $131.00 USD2 People – Oven Baked Scrod and Roast Sirloin of Beef $131.00 USD

Name of Attendees:

Pay by Check
Send your choice of Entrees and a check for $65.50 per person made out to the
Mass Miata Club and mail 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 $119.00 Per night, plus a 8.0% room tax.
Reservations may be made by calling the Toll Free Reservation number: 888-421-1442 and remember to identify yourself as part of the Massachusetts Miata club January, 2016 group.
Or go online to www.newport.hyatt.com
1. Click on the “Make a Reservation” box that appears.2. Enter Arrival Date, days, adults in the boxes indicated.3. Click “Find”4. Your special group rate will appear. Chose the room you want.5. Click on “Select” to continue reservation process.Reservations HAVE TO BE MADE BY no later than Wednesday December 23, 2015
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 $119.00 per night rate, plus taxes will also be honored for Friday, January 22, 2016.
Important Dates to remember:
– Call for room reservations by December 23, 2015 888-421-1442 or use the online reservations.
– Use PayPal or send a check made out to Mass Miata Club with your choice of Entrées to:
Mary Lou Hunt
90 Taft St
Upton MA 01568.
$65.50 per person by Friday, January 8, 2016
– Email Lillian Orchard at activities@massmiata.net ASAP to let us know you will be attending and how many nights you are reserved and your choices for the Holiday Meal.

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… “

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.
This year we will be trying a different type of Yankee Swap. It’s known as the
Actuarial Yankee Swap
Here’s how our Yankee Swap at the holiday party will work:
1. Each person or couple that brought a wrapped gift gets to draw a number. A second container will have a duplicate set of numbers.
2. The first number is picked from the duplicate set of numbers and the person holding that number selects and then opens a gift. This person will also have the last opportunity to pick from all the opened and still active gifts.
3. This person also pulls the next number from the hat. The person holding that number can either choose an unopened gift, or the already opened gift.
4. That same person pulls the next number, and as before,the person holding that number can either choose an unopened gift, or an already opened gift.
HERE IS WHERE IT GETS INTERESTING !
IF that person chooses an already opened gift, the person who just lost their gift can either choose any opened gift or open a new one.
IF they choose an unopened gift, the turn ends and they pick a new number.
IF they take a gift from someone else, the person now without a gift can take a gift from another or choose to open a new gift. This continues until a new gift is opened.
One last rule: Each gift can only be touched three times, then it becomes INACTIVE and can not be exchanged.
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)
