New England Chapters
Tailgate Mart & Picnic Meeting

9AM, SUNDAY, AUGUST 30, 2009

Wilbraham & Monson Academy
423 Main Street, Wilbraham, MA

TAILGATE MART
(Indoor space in case of rain, shaded areas in case of high heat)

BARBEQUE PICNIC – HOROLOGICAL DOOR PRIZES – INFORMAL SHOW AND TELL

PLEASE NOTE - If you plan to sell, bring a plastic tarp, blanket, or table to display your items. If you are tailgate selling, park in front of the main building. In view of the larger expected attendance this year, the tailgate mart may overflow onto the adjacent gym hall parking lot. So, bring a sun umbrella if you have one and use plenty of sun-screen. For all others, definitely park in this large gym hall parking lot.

Because the barbeque is catered by the Academy, we are asking for a registration to be mailed in as we normally do for meetings. The registration ($20 each) cutoff date for the picnic is Friday, August 21, 2009. Registrations received after August 21 and walk-ins are $25.

Make check payable to “New England Chapter 8”
Mail to: Steve Chatlas, P. O. Box 216, Kensington, CT 06037
PLEASE RETURN, SO THAT THIS IS RECEIVED BY AUGUST 21st

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

Once again we are looking forward to a wonderful summer picnic at Wilbraham & Monson Academy. This will be the second annual all New England Chapters picnic. Last year the Mart parking lot was full of sellers, and this year’s Mart promises to be equally well attended. Since there is no additional charge to sell at the Mart, it is a great time to sell unneeded clocks, parts, and other horological items.

There will be no formal presentations, but we will again have a show and tell session. This year the theme will be unusual and special railroad watches. If you have a railroad watch that fits this description, please bring it along and tell us something about it for a few minutes! A locked case, suitable for most pocket watches, cased watches as well as movements, will be provided for displaying your show and tell item.

Prizes will be awarded.

- - Peter Nunes

Directions To Wilbraham & Monson Academy, 423 Main Street, Wilbraham, MA
Google Map

From the North:
Route 1-91 South to Mass Pike East. Mass Pike to Ludlow exit 7, then turn left on to Route 21 ( Center St ). Cross the Ludlow Bridge over the Chicopee River . At the end of the bridge turn left, just after which you will enter Wilbraham. Bear right at the fork, which puts you on Stony Hill Rd. After a few blocks, the road will curve sharply to the left. Immediately after the curve, turn right to remain on Stony Hill Rd. Go under the railroad overpass, stay in the right lane, and go straight through the lights at Route 20 ( Boston Rd. ). Remain on Stony Hill Rd approx 2+ miles to the next set of lights where Springfield St crosses Stony Hill Rd. Turn left onto Springfield St. and past the Wilbraham Town Hall on the right. Shortly after (at the top of the hill), turn left onto Faculty St . The campus is a short distance beyond on the right.

From the South:
Route 1-91 North from New Haven-Hartford to exit 2, Rte 83 (Forest Park), which is the first exit after crossing into Mass, from CT. Turn left at the first set of lights and at the next set of lights turn right onto Sumner Ave. Note that at the first major intersection after turning, Route 83 branches off to the right, but you want to continue straight ahead on the same road (name changes from Sumner Ave to Alien St to Bicentennial Highway) for about 3-4 miles until you come to the end of the road. Turn left at the lights onto Cooley St. (changes to Parker St. ) and continue until you reach the first major four-way intersection. Bank of America and Pride gas station on the right corners. Turn right onto Wilbraham Rd for about 3 miles (changes to Springfield St. upon entering Wilbraham). Continue straight through the next set of lights, crossing Stony Hill Rd , past the Wilbraham Town Hall on the right. Shortly after (at the top of the hill), turn left onto Faculty St . The campus is a short distance beyond on the right.

From the East:
Mass Pike. West to Palmer (exit 8), turn right onto Route 32, which joins Route 20 and at the second set of lights turn onto Route 20 West. Continue on Route 20 for about 4.5 miles. You will pass a river on your right and then go under a railroad overpass. Go past two gas stations and the Wilbraham Fire Dept will be on your right. Diagonally opposite the fire station is Main St. Turn left onto Main St , go straight through the stop sign, and continue for two miles to the campus, then right onto Faculty St. for parking.

From the West:
Follow the directions from the Mass Pike to exit 7, as shown above - from the North.