As always, we’ll try to be accurate here.  If you have any questions or need more info, please contact Kathy Werner at (781) 843-2773 or socialfins@yahoo.com

July is National Anti-Boredom Month – Not Anti-BORED of Directors – We love the club’s BOD!!!

July 4^th – Independence Day

July 5^th - PHCOEM THIRSTDAY 7-9pm (Parrot Points Awarded)

We will be collecting backpacks and school supplies for students in all locations.

   Boston: Cheers, Faneuil Hall.  See Harriet Sesen

     North of North: On The Border, Tyngsboro near the Pheasant Lane Mall.  See Dave and Terry.

     North of Boston: Bennigan’s, Rte 1 Peabody.  See Ernie and Ellie Fratangelo.

     West of Boston: TJ Spirits, Rte 135 Ashland.  See Mark Hutchinson.

     West of West of Boston: O’Connor’s Restaurant, Worcester.  See Tamara Dower and Chris Yates.

     South of Boston: Castaway’s, Bridgewater.  Rte 18.  See Kathy Werner

   Cape: Bobby Byrne’s Pub, Rte 28 Strip Mall, Hyannis.  See Tony Avitabile and Michael Crowley.

July 11^th – Buffett night at Lowell Spinners Baseball Game – Lowell (Parrot Points Awarded)

Take me out to the ball game!!!  What a perfect night for the entire family.  Tickets are $6.50. Contact Dawn at dawnmiles@comcast.net or (603) 474-FIN2.

July 14^th – Special Olympics Softball Games – Framingham – 1:00pm (Parrot Points Awarded)

We are doing our Famous Cheezeburger & Hot dog luncheon with all the fixing’s, members, fun & frolic.  We will be holding the competition at both Walsh Middle School and at Framingham High School, however the BBQ will take place ONLY at Walsh Middle School.  At the conclusion of competition, athletes and coaches who played at the High School are invited to Walsh Middle School for awards and the BBQ.  We anticipate this to be around 3:00 p.m.  We are looking for a commitment from people to help with this event.  Please let us know if you can help out.  To volunteer or for more information, contact Jim Spaulding at (781-293-2169) or Jim1955@aol.com and/or Jen Lynch-Maher at pants@beld.net

July 20^th - 22^nd – Camping Trip – Ellis Haven – Plymouth  (Parrot Points Awarded)

Bring the entire family – even the dog!!  This is a great time for all.  Make your reservations by calling (508) 746-0803.  Tell them you are a Parrot Head to get booked in sites T84-T94.  Go to www.ellishaven.com for more information and directions.  Sites are nice and large and dry (yeah).  The 2^nd Annual Progressive Campsite Crawl will be on Friday night at 8pm.  Stroll from Tiki-Bar to Tiki-Bar/Campsite to Campsite.  Each campsite involved in the crawl will offer their favorite snack or drink for the crawlers.  The PHCOEM Potluck dinner is Saturday at 3pm.  Sites are $32/night with water only or $42/night for water and electricity for up to two adults, two children, and two tents.  Additional adults are $5/ea, children under 5 are free.  If you would like advice about selecting your campsite or for more information contact Rick Werner at (781) 843-2773 or rwernerjr@yahoo.com.

August is “Admit You’re Happy” Month – Parrot Heads make me happy!

August 2^nd - PHCOEM THIRSTDAY 7-9pm (Parrot Points Awarded)

We will be collecting backpacks and school supplies for students in all locations.

   Boston: Cheers, Faneuil Hall.  See Harriet Sesen

     North of North: On The Border, Tyngsboro near the Pheasant Lane Mall.  See Dave and Terry.

     North of Boston: Bennigan’s, Rte 1 Peabody.  See Ernie and Ellie Fratangelo.

     West of Boston: TJ Spirits, Rte 135 Ashland.  See Mark Hutchinson.

     West of West of Boston: O’Connor’s Restaurant, Worcester.  See Tamara Dower and Chris Yates.

     South of Boston: Castaway’s, Bridgewater.  Rte 18.  See Kathy Werner

   Cape: Bobby Byrne’s Pub, Rte 28 Strip Mall, Hyannis.  See Tony Avitabile and Michael Crowley.

August 4^th – Pan Mass Challenge Water Station – Wrentham (Parrot Points Awarded)

We will be water Parrot Heads for the cyclists that ride from Sturbridge to Provincetown to raise money for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund. . .  Calling all Parrothead Cheerleaders to help cheer on the bike riders of the Pan Mass Challenge.  These cyclists will be riding 192 miles over 2 days to raise money for the Dana Farber Cancer Institute.  Our job will be to cheer for the riders as they arrive at the Wrentham water stop.  Dress in your phinest parrothead attire and COME ON DOWN!!  Mike Donnelly will be setting up the Parrothead Cafe -- from which we serve snacks and drinks to the riders -- and I will be helping to organize the decorating and refreshment set-up.  Bring your (non-alcohol referenced) parrothead decorations, your grass skirt, and your loudest cheering voice to support some of the greatest cancer fighters (and cancer survivors) you will ever meet.  Set up begins at 6:30am (sorry), and the first riders will arrive around 8:30am.  We will be finished with clean up around 11:30am.  Come any time and support this very worthy cause.  The water-stop is located at a school called the Wrentham Development Center, Emerald St, Wrentham.  For more info, or questions, please contact Diane Xenelis at 978-204-7571 or keywest4me2@yahoo.com .

Directions:

South -- take 495 N to Rte 1A, travel ~3mi & turn left onto North St travel 1/4 mi & turn  left onto Emerald St waterstop is 1mi on right.

North -- take 95S to exit 9 (Gillette Stadium/Rte 1S,  take 1st right after Gillette Stadium onto Pine St (Rte 115), travel 1/4mi, bear right, travel 1/2mi, turn left onto Rte !A-south, travel 1.5mi, turn right onto North St travel 1/4mi, turn left onto Emerald St waterstop is 1/2mi on right (if you get lost, my cell # is 978-204-7571).

August 11^th – Annual Membership Pool Party – Fratangelo Home – 1:00pm (Parrot Points Awarded) FUN, FUN, FUN!!!  Ernie and Ellie have opened their pool and yard to us for this great event.  Bring your own food, drinks, chair, towels, and SUNBLOCK!  The grill will be going.  We will have entertainment and also an ice cream truck for everybody’s enjoyment.  The address is 124 Lynn Street Peabody, MA.  If you get lost or need directions please call Ellie or Ernie at (978-532-4687).  Hope to see you all there.

August 24^th – Brockton Rox Baseball Game – Buffett Parrot Head Night – Brockton - (Parrot Points Awarded) Take me out to the ball game, take me out to the park AGAIN!  Box Seat Tickets are just $7.  Game starts at 7:00pm, but gates open at 6:00.  See The Brockton Rox take on the Grays.  For tickets, please send a check and SASE to PHCOEM, PO Box 508, Milton, MA  02186. The deadline for tickets is August 10.  For information, please contact Will Yates at wmcginty2002@yahoo.com  or Jim Spaulding at Jim1955@aol.com or 781-293-2169.

Directions:

From North
Take I-93/ Route 1 South to Route 24 South toward Brockton.  Take Exit 17A to Route 123 East (Belmont Street).  Follow Belmont Street for approximately one mile.  Bear right onto West Street.  Turn right onto Lexington Avenue.  Campanelli Stadium will be on the right, adjacent to Brockton High School.

From West
Take I-290 East to I-495 South to I-95 North to Exit 7A to Route 140 South to Route 106 East to Route 24 North toward Brockton.  Take Exit 17A to Route 123 East (Belmont Street).  Follow Belmont Street for approximately one mile.  Bear right onto West Street.  Turn right onto Lexington Avenue.

 

From East
Take Route 6 West to Route 25 West to I-495 North to Route 24 North toward Brockton.  Take Exit 17A to Route 123 East (Belmont Street).  Follow Belmont Street for approximately one mile.  Bear right onto West Street.  Turn right onto Lexington Avenue.  Campanelli Stadium will be on the right, adjacent to Brockton High School.

From South
Take Route 24 North toward Brockton.  Take Exit 17A to Route 123 East (Belmont Street).  Follow Belmont Street for approximately one mile.  Bear right onto West Street.  Turn right onto Lexington Avenue.  Campanelli Stadium will be on the right, adjacent to Brockton High School.

August 25^th – Pre-Cruise Gathering – Diane Xenelis’ home

I would like to extend an invitation to all sailors and sailor-ettes to stop by my house (192 Water St Newburyport) from 3-7pm for a pre-cruise gathering.  Please bring your own food, beverages and chairs -- I will provide the grill, paper goods, and an awesome view of the Merrimac River!   Ahhhh, summer in New England -- it doesn't get any better than this!  Hope to see you all at this one particular harbor....

For more information, please contact Diane Xenelis at (978-204-7571) or at  keywest4me2@yahoo.com .

August 25^th – Harbor Cruise – Newburyport – (Parrot Points Awarded)

The boat will be rockin – and I don’t just mean from the waves!!!   We set sail from Hilton's Fishing Dock, 54 Merrimac St, Newburyport.  Boarding begins at 7:30 and we will sail from 8-11pm.  Entertainment will be provided by the BaHa Brothers.  Tickets are $30.  Make checks out to PHCOEM and mail to our PO Box. There are 20 rooms blocked at the Fairfield Marriott, 35 Clarks Road, Amesbury.  Our discounted rate is $125 for a room with one king or 2 double beds, and free continental breakfast.  (To get this rate you must make your reservation by July 25 and mention our group ID: PHCR.)  You may contact them at 978-388-3400.

September 6^th - PHCOEM THIRSTDAY 7-9pm (Parrot Points Awarded)

   Boston: Cheers, Faneuil Hall.  See Harriet Sesen

     North of North: On The Border, Tyngsboro near the Pheasant Lane Mall.  See Dave and Terry.

     North of Boston: Tequila’s, Rte 1 Danvers.  See Ernie and Ellie Fratangelo.

     West of Boston: TJ Spirits, Rte 135 Ashland.  See Mark Hutchinson.

     West of West: O’Connor’s Restaurant, Worcester.  See Tamara Dower and Chris Yates.

     South of Boston: Castaway’s, Bridgewater.  Rte 18.  See Kathy Werner

   Cape: Bobby Byrne’s Pub, Rte 28 Strip Mall, Hyannis.  See Tony Avitabile and Michael Crowley.

September 2^nd & September 8^th – Caravan to Jimmy Buffett at Foxboro Stadium

We are working VERY hard to figure out how to be able to make the best out of this new location. Please stay tuned. . .

September 19^th – Talk Like a Pirate Day – ARGH!!   www.talklikeapirate.com 

REMINDER – Register for the 2008 New England Parrot Head Convention, A Pirate Looks At Newport, to be held in Newport, RI

September 22^nd – Beach Clean Up – Long Beach, Nahant – 10am-noon (Parrot Points Awarded)                                       This annual event has become one of our favorites.  We participate as part of a national beach cleaning and recording program, called Coastsweep.  Long Beach needs us!!  Meet in the parking lot near the Dunkin Donuts with your entire PHamily and PHreinds!!  Great event for the ‘keets.  For more information contact Paul Somerville at (978) 463-3265 or summerbum_2000@yahoo.com.

Directions:

From the South –

Rte 93 North, to Rte 1 North.  Take exit for Rte 16 East, Revere Beach Parkway.  At rotary, vear onto VFW Parkway.  At next rotary, go ¾ around onto Rte 1A, North Shore Road.  At rotary, turn onto Nahant Rd and go out the Causeway.

From the North –

Rte 1 South.  Take exit for Rte 129 East, Lynnfield St. Lynnfield becomes Broadway, which becomes Chestnut. Cross Rte 1A onto Atlantic St, which becomes Atlantic Terrace.  Turn right at end onto Lynn Shore Drive.  At rotary, turn onto Nahant Rd. and go out the causeway.

September 23^rd – Beach Clean Up – South Cape Beach, – 10am-noon (Parrot Points Awarded)

This annual event has become one of our favorites.  We participate as part of a national beach cleaning and recording program, called Coastsweep.  Location yet to be determined, but will be somewhere in the southern part of the state.  Check the website for updated information.  Great event for the ‘keets.  For more information contact Paul Somerville at (978) 463-3265 or summerbum_2000@yahoo.com.

Directions:

Over the Bourne Bridge, Rte 28 South.  Take Exit for Rte 151 exit toward Mashpee to Mashpee Rotary –OR-  Over the Sagamore Bridge, Rte 6 East. Exit 2, Rte 130.  Turn right onto Great Neck Road to Mashpee Rotary.  From Mashpee Rotary, follow Great Neck Road South toward New Seabury.  Turn left at the Main Entrance of the State Beach.

October – Breast Cancer Awareness Month – schedule your ANNUAL mammogram

October 4^th - PHCOEM THIRSTDAY 7-9pm (Parrot Points Awarded)

   Boston: Cheers, Faneuil Hall.  See Harriet Sesen

     North of North: On The Border, Tyngsboro near the Pheasant Lane Mall.  See Dave and Terry.

     North of Boston: Tequila’s, Rte 1 Danvers.  See Ernie and Ellie Fratangelo.

     West of Boston: TJ Spirits, Rte 135 Ashland.  See Mark Hutchinson.

     West of West: O’Connor’s Restaurant, Worcester.  See Tamara Dower and Chris Yates.

     South of Boston: Castaway’s, Bridgewater.  Rte 18.  See Kathy Werner

   Cape: Bobby Byrne’s Pub, Rte 28 Strip Mall, Hyannis.  See Tony Avitabile and Michael Crowley.

October 13^th – Special Olympics Senior Games – Bourne - (Parrot Points awarded)

We are doing our Famous Cheeseburger & Hot dog luncheon with all the fixing’s, members, fun & frolic.  To volunteer or for more information, contact Stephanie Tocchi at 508-473-0915 or stocchi@comcast.net. 

October 13^th – Halloween Party – Plymouth VFW – (Parrot Points awarded)

7:30 – Midnight. Pot luck buffet, bring a dish to share, music by Matt Wasylow (formerly of the BaHas), games, candy, tarot card readings, plenty of spooky stuff! Rapid Fire Raffle, so start saving your regifts now! Plymouth VFW, 22 Seven Hills Rd. Plymouth, MA. Directions in the next MT. Stay at the Hampton Inn, 10 Plaza Way, Plymouth, MA. 508-747-5000. Mention that you’re with the Parrot Head Club.

October 14th - Boston - Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk (Parrot Points Awarded)

We are putting a team together of Parrotheads to join in the fight against Breast Cancer.  You can join the team to walk or you can support the team by going to the team page (http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR?px=2318186&pg=personal&fr_id=3496&s_tafId=73518) and making a donation.  The location of the walk is the Hatch Memorial Shell, Charles River Esplanade.  Rolling registration and Start is 8:00 - 10:00 am.  All participants must check in.  There will be 2 routes: 5.7 miles or 3 miles.  There will also be a stage show including speakers, dancers and more.  Last October, 36,000 participants raised $3.2 million to help fight Breast Cancer.  So come join the team or come to support the members of the team.  Get dressed up in your best Parrothead attire and let's show our true Parrothead spirit.  For more information contact Wendy Foxon at finsup1973@yahoo.com .

Directions:

North or South

Travel Route 93 and exit onto Storrow Drive.  Take Storrow Drive and exit at Copley Square.  Stay in the left lane upon exit.  At the light, turn left and take an immediate right onto Arlington Street.  (You will not have a choice; follow the traffic.)  Stay in the left lane on Arlington.  At the second light (Boylston Street) take another left.  You will see the Public Garden on your left.  At the next light, Charles Street, take another left and proceed immediately right to enter the Boston Common Garage.  Walk through the Boston Common to the Public Garden.  Cross through the Public Garden until you come to Arlington Street.  Turn right onto Arlington Street and walk until you come to Beacon Street.  Walk across Beacon Street and use the Fiedler Footbridge to cross over to the Esplanade.

West

Take the Mass Pike (I-90) inbound to the Copley Square exit.  Once exited, the back of the Westin Hotel will be on your left.  Get into left lane so you can take the next left onto Dartmouth Street.  Once on Dartmouth, get into right lane so you can take a right (two lights up) onto Boylston Street.  Take Boylston Street to Charles Street (keep the Public Garden on your immediate left).  Once on Charles, get into your right lane and enter the Boston Common Parking Garage.  Walk through the Boston Common to the Public Garden.  Cross through the Public Garden until you come to Arlington Street.  Turn right onto Arlington Street and walk until you come to Beacon Street.  Walk across Beacon Street and use the Fiedler Footbridge to cross over to the Esplanade.

October 14^th – Walk for Hospice Center of the North Shore (Parrot Points Awarded)

We are planning to participate in this walk in memory of Buff Madison.  Sunday - 9 a.m.  Registration begins at 8:00 AM.  3-mile walk begins and ends on the campus of St. John’s Prep, Danvers.  Each year, thousands of community members come together to take part in this very special fund raising event.  Mark your calendars and join a celebration of the lives of those who live in our hearts and minds.  Form a walking team of family members, friends, neighbors, students, church groups, businesses to commemorate loved ones, while supporting HNS’s mission of enhancing the quality of life for seriously ill patients.  Captain and team names and their tributes will be listed in the Commemorative Program Book if we receive your information by the September 12^th printing deadline.  Contact Jean Duffill at (978-777-8706) insidejean@aol.com for more information or to join the team.