August 2, 2026 Sunday Annual Club Picnic R.S.V.P. by July 29th
2026-08-02 09:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Let’s beat last year’s attendance of 65 people.
Please R.S.V.P.to Brenda bgauvin@charter.net by July 29th if you are planning on attending, so we will know how many Hot Dogs, Hamburgers and Rolls to buy.
VOLUNTEERS THAT SIGN UP TO HELP SET UP.
PLEASE ARRIVE BY 8:30 A.M.
Set up: Arrange Tables
Add Table Cloths, Put out Silverware, Plates, Napkins, Hang the Club Banner, Hang Trash Bags for Trash and Recycle, etc.
Appetizers will be served around 10:30 A.M.
LUNCH should be ready around NOON.
Our annual MMC club picnic and membership appreciate day will be held at Colt State Park.
Route 114 1070 Hope Street Bristol, Rhode Island.
Colt State Park has beautiful views and there is always a nice sea breeze.
All are welcomed!
Mass Miata members and their families are invited to attend this annual event, which was started to show the Club’s appreciation to all our members and to thank everyone for their participation and support.
We have shelter 2 which is the large covered facility with parking and restrooms near by.
Follow the Mass Miata signs.
The club will be providing the Hamburgers, Hot Dogs and rolls .
There is no cost to members to attend this event, however in an effort to control costs, the club is asking members to provide appetizers, salads, desserts, etc. For those who want to
You are not obligated to bring anything.
I would suggest you bring a chair. The picnic tables can be very hard on our backside.

CLUB

Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Rolls, Sausage or Kielbasa for the grill

Bob & Brenda G.

VOLUNTEER TO HELP SET UP

VOLUNTEER TO HELP SET UP

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VOLUNTEER TO HELP COOK

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VOLUNTEER TO HELP CLEAN UP

VOLUNTEER TO HELP CLEAN UP

VOLUNTEER TO HELP CLEAN UP

VOLUNTEER TO HELP CLEAN UP

Bob & Brenda G.

Sliced Native Tomatoes & Mayonaise

Sweet Pickles

Dill Pickles

Hot & Sweet Relish

Mustard & Ketchup

Sliced and Diced Onions

Individual Bags of Chips

Deviled Eggs

Cheese and Crackers

Hummus & Pita Bread

Dip & Chip

Dip & Veggies

Fruit Salad

Watermelon

Tossed Salad

Potato Salad

Coolers with ice and water

Soda

Water

Krisha P (N.M. 5/6/2026)

Attendees to date: 3

August 8, 2026 Ride to Ice Cream
2026-08-08 08:00 - 17:00
Watch for details

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

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

August 12, 2026 Coastal Ride
2026-08-12 08:00 - 17:00

August 15, 2026 Drive to Lunch at Wayside Inn
2026-08-15 08:00 - 17:00

August 16, 2026 Sunday Lyn Weinberg's Memorial Drive R.S.V.P. BY August 10, 2026
2026-08-16 11:15 - 15:30
August 16, 2026 Lyn Weinberg’s Memorial Drive
Meet at: Home Depot 99 Sutton Ave, Oxford, MA 01540
Drivers Meet at: 11:30 A.M.
Departure Time: 11:45 to Noon, depends on how many cars we have.
Cost of Lunch: $31.00 per person includes tax & gratuity
Check is due once you have signed up. I will hold your check until August 10th. just in case you have to cancel.
Make check payable to Brenda Gauvin
Mail to: PO BOX 104, Sutton, MA 01590
Reservations are for 40-50 people
I will need a tail for group one.
I will also need volunteers for a second group. (Lead and Tails)
To sign up, send Brenda an email bgauvin@charter.net
Please let me know your passenger name (if you will have one), cell #, if you have a cb radio, if you would be willing to be a lead or tail and if you are a new member.
We will drive around 1 1/2 hours to Point Breeze for lunch.
Lunch reservations are for 1:30 P.M.
The day of the event, you will order off of a limited menu.

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

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

August 22, 2026 Ride to Lunch at Steaming Tender
2026-08-22 08:00 - 17:00
Watch for details:

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

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

August 23, 2026 Nascar Ride and Tailgate Party
2026-08-23 08:00 - 17:00

August 29, 2026 Covington Fair
2026-08-29 08:00 - 17:00

August 30, 2026 Ice Cream Meet
2026-08-30 08:00 - 17:00

September 5, 2026 Saturday Mystery Trip R.S.V.P. by August 27, 2026
2026-09-05 10:30 - 14:30
September 5, 2026 Mystery Trip.

Meet: Location will be emailed to those who sign up.
Meeting time: 10:30 A.M.
Drivers Meeting: 10:45 A.M.
Departure Time: 11:00 A.M.
Cars: limit of 10 cars
Drive will be a little more than 1 1/4 hours, 40.5 Miles
There will be food and ice cream at the end of the drive.
To sign up: send an email to Brenda bgauvin@charter.net
Please give me your cell #, if you have a CB Radio, if you are a new member and if you would be willing to be a tail car.

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

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

September 13, 2026 Sunday Business Meeting R.S.V.P. by September 9, 2026
2026-09-13 11:00 - 14:00
Fall Business Meeting.

Lunch is provided by 495 Mazda and Sean needs an accurate headcount.
To sign up:
RSVP by September 9, 2026 to Lisa fitzy978@gmail.com
Sean from 495 Mazda is known for pulling out all the stops for our members.
There will be free items to take home with you.
He does a great job with the spread of food for our enjoyment.
Let’s show Sean that we are proud to have 495 Mazda as a club sponsor and have a great turnout.
Hope to see you there.

Saturday September 19, 2026 - Cows, Brews, BBQ & Mtn. Views
2026-09-19 08:00 - 17:00

September 26, 2026 Combined Lotus/Miata Ride
2026-09-26 08:00 - 17:00

October 3, 2026 Saturday Dick Lyon's Memorial Drive
2026-10-03 10:30 - 14:00

October 10, 2026 Brimfield Car Show
2026-10-10 08:00 - 17:00

October 11, 2026 Sunday Apple Pie Festival R.S.V.P. by October 6th
2026-10-11 08:00 - 17:00
October 11, 2026 Sunday Apple Pie Festival R.S.V.P. by October 6th

Join Dave & Marlene Hatch on a Sunday morning drive to the
The Dummerston, Vermont Congregational Church Apple Pie Festival
1535 Middle Rd, Dummerston, VT 05301
He is looking for volunteers to lead and chase
No car limit providing he can get volunteers to help out.
No volunteers, trip will be limited to 12 cars.
Meet at the Market Basket 147 Tower Road Athol, MA 01331
Meet at 10:00 A.M.
Driver’s meeting at 10:15 A.M.
First group off by 10:30 A.M.
To sign up email Dave: dhatch6354@aol.com
Please indicate if you can volunteer. if you have a CB radio, if you are a new member and provide a cellphone number.
“By signing up for this trip, you agree to comply with the Club By-Laws and policies that include personal health safety and safe driving”
https://massmiata.net/club-bylaws/

October 17, 2026 Foliage Ride
2026-10-17 08:00 - 17:00

October 23 to 24, 2026 Miata Con at Lime Rock Park
2026-10-23 07:00 - 18:00
October 23 to 24, 2026 Miata Con at Lime Rock Park

Celebrate every generation of MX-5 amongst fellow Miata enthusiasts. Get Guaranteed Parking in B Paddock amongst like-minded enthusiasts from your Miata’s generation, and a PARADE LAP around Lime Rock Park during our lunch break!

Car Corrals (& parade laps!) will take place on both Friday & Saturday of MiataCon! Your ticket is valid to both days.

Car Corrals:

NA Miata (1989 – 1997)
NB Miata (1998 – 2005)
NC Miata (2006 – 2015)
ND Miata (2016 – present)
Mazda & JDM Sportscars
Kei Cars

GET TICKETS

Be there at Lime Rock Park to celebrate all generations of the Mazda MX-5 Miata. Whether you’re passionate about racing or live the culture, MiataCon has something for every fan of the lightweight Japanese roadster. Celebrate the grassroots racer’s quintessential chariot on track, as it’s meant to be.

Doors open at 7:00 A.M.
MiataCon will feature racing representative of every generation of Miata, regardless of build level. Sanctioned by the Sports Car Driving Association, the run groups for MiataCon are as follows:

Spec Miata
Open Exhibition NC/ND
Open Exhibition NA/NB
(Non-racing) HPDE

**Veterans and Active Military receive FREE General Admission into all major racing events. Thank you for your service! Please bring proof of service to ticketing booths upon arrival.
Youths 12 and under are FREE.**
Looking for places to stay? Click here: Places To Stay – Lime Rock Park

October 31, 2026 Halloween Costume Ride
2026-10-31 08:00 - 17:00

November 1, 2026 Sunday Dave Rose's Memorial Drive R.S.V.P. BY October 16, 2026
2026-11-01 10:45 - 16:00
November 1, 2026
Join us on Dave Rose’s Memorial Drive.
Meet at Home Depot 99 Sutton Ave, Oxford, MA 01540
Drivers Meeting: 11:00 A.M.
Departing: 11:15 A.M.
You can meet us at the restaurant if you do not want to join us on the drive.
We will drive 1 1/2 hours from Home Depot to Willowbrook Restaurant 16 Hastings St, Mendon, MA 01756
Reservations at 1:00 P.M.
To sign up, send an email to Brenda bgauvin@charter.net
Sign up by October 16, 2026 so I can give the restaurant a final head count or cancel the event.
No refund after October 15th, 2026, unless the event gets canceled.
Let me know your cell #, do you have a CB radio, are you a new member and will you be willing to be a lead or tail.
Need a minimum of 25 adults or the event will be canceled.
Payment of $42.00 Per Person is due once you sign up. Includes tax and gratuity
Mail a check payable to Brenda Gauvin and mail to PO Box 104, Sutton, MA 01590
We will be having the Italian Buffet:
Penne & Pasta
Chicken Parmesan
Sausage, Peppers & Onions
Mixed Vegetables
Oven Roasted Italian Potato
Tossed Salad
Bread & Butter
Coffee & Water Station
Cash bar is available.

November 7, 2026 Planning Meeting RSVP by November 1st
2026-11-07 10:30 - 14:00
This is the last meeting for our 2027 calendar year.
Where: Ira Mazda 420 Providence Hwy (rte. 1) Westwood, MA 02090
Ira Mazda will be providing our lunch so please RSVP to Brenda bgauvin@charter.net
by November 1, 2026
Start thinking about what you would like to do for the club next year.
Bring your thoughts, ideas and trip ideas with you on November 7th
Plan a luncheon, plan a drive to your favorite restaurant for lunch or dinner, plan a drive to your favorite ice cream stand, re-use the saved drives from the members only section under Routes (there are a lot of ideas there with turn by turn directions and some have GPX tracks too), plan an overnight, etc.
If you have an idea and want a specific date, Please email me and I will hold that date for you. Also let me know what the name of your event will be
Hope to see you there.

November 15, 2026 Sunday Pre-Hibernation Run
2026-11-15 08:00 - 16:30

Winter Get Away, Booking is available.
2027-01-08 11:00 - 2027-01-10 17:00
January 8 to January 10, 2027
If you want a specific room, I would suggest you book your room as soon as possible.
Where: East Hill Farm 460 Monadnock Street, Troy, NH
Room cost: Depends on which room you choose.
Visit their web site www.east-hill-farm.com check out what room you would like to stay in.
Call the Inn at 603‑242‑6495 to book your room and tell them you are with the Winter Get Away.
Once you have made your reservation, send Brenda an email to let her know you will be joining Her and Bob, your cell number and what room you have booked. bgauvin@charter.net
I hope to hear from a lot of you.
Room rate is per person and includes 6 home cooked meals/family style (all you can eat) for a two night stay.
Friday lunch is served NOON to 1:00 P.M.
Friday dinner is served 6:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M.
Friday night after dinner they will have BINGO with prizes from the gift shop.
They have homemade cookies, coffee, tea and hot chocolate between meals. They do not have a bar, but every guest is welcomed to bring their own booze with them. They do have ice, cork screws and glasses and every room has a mini fridge. Booze is allowed with your meals.
Saturday there will be a cocktail party at 5:30 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. and they will have Manhattan’s and Rum Punch with appetizers.
Saturday dinner is served at 6:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.
After dinner there will be a magician.
The inn has an indoor pool, hot tub and sauna. Barnyard filled with animals (horses, pigs, cows, bunnies, chicken, goats and others). You can have a fun day collecting eggs to be brought home or they will cook them for you. They bake homemade bread everyday and is served at dinner daily. (smells and taste fantastic). The bread can be ordered at the office and picked up on your departure day. The bread will be ready for pickup on Sunday morning between 10:30 A.M. to 11:00 A.M.
They have scheduled activities daily that are included in your stay:
Sample of activities subject to change. Pony Grooming, trails for hiking, (one is a short walk down the street and follows a river where the ice freezes over the rock) fantastic views. (if anyone would be interested in this trail, let me know and we can take you there (worth the walk), pat the bunnies, milking in the barn, needle felting, meet at the campfire to make s’mores, bread making, candle making, butter making experience, ping pong tables, game room and shuffle board (outside), sledding (must use their round saucers) and snowshoeing.
Rates do not include: Horseback riding $50.00 per trail rider, ice skate rentals $2.00 per day, massage and reflexology $45.00 – $70.00
Breakfast Saturday and Sunday is 8:00 A.M. to 9:00 A.M.
Lunch Saturday and Sunday Noon to 1:00 P.M.
If you arrived on Friday for lunch, then you will only have breakfast on Sunday.
Check in anytime but they cannot guarantee your room until 3:00 P.M.
Sunday Check out is at 10:00 A.M. but if you arrived for Friday dinner you will have lunch at noon, so after breakfast, go for a swim, soak in the hot tub, go for a walk, pet the farm animals, collect eggs or just hang around and chat.
Once you arrived and parked your car, there is no need to get back into your car until you depart to go home.
Now for the cancellation policy:
Cancel within 21 days of your arrival date you will get your deposit back minus $25.00
If you should cancel closer to your date of arrival you will lose your deposit but will not have to pay for the weekend.

April 24, 2027 Spring Business Meeting R.S.V.P. by April 16, 2027
2027-04-24 11:00 - 14:00

August 8, 2027 Club Picnic
2027-08-08 08:30 - 14:00

September 12, 2027 Sunday Fall Business Meeting R.S.V.P. by September 8, 2027
2027-09-12 10:00 - 14:00

November 6, 2027 Saturday Planning Meeting R.S.V.P. by October 27, 2027
2027-11-06 10:30 - 14:00
