RMA ACTIVITIES 2025
Special Events Visits/Outings Committee
Larry Vifquain, Chair, John Clancy, Joe Comperchio
Below are proposed events for 2025.
Just a reminder that spouses/guests are welcome to attend these events.
CONFIRMED and PROPOSED 2025 Events
APRIL
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BSO Rehearsals
Thursday April 3rd 10:30am
Elgar Violin Concerto, featuring world-renowned violinist Frank Peter Zimmerman
Main floor $36/ $22.50
1st Bal. $27.90 2nd Bal.$22.50
Host: Larry Vifquain EMAIL 774-249-9127
Ride Share Available
Spouses and Guests welcome
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RMA Board meeting will be on April 15, 2025
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Titanic, The Artifact Exhibition at The Castle at the Park Plaza
Wednesday April 16th, 2025
Sponsored and hosted by Sudbury Senior Center.
https://sudburyseniorcenter.org/programs/sudbury-senior-trips/
- Included in $125/person is:
- Event Admission
- Round trip bus
- Lunch at Maggiano’s
Sign up at the Senior Center by March 14
HIKE
1. Prospect Hill – Waltham, MA
Thursday, April 17, 2025
Please join us for a 2 hour, 2 mile hike at Prospect Hill, a 273 acre Waltham city park. It is an elevation gain of 340 feet to the top of Prospect Hill if we decide to do that.
Meet at 10:00 AM in the parking lot right off the road at 314 Totten Pond Road, Waltham, MA, shown at the top of this map: https://www.city.waltham.ma.us/sites/g/files/vyhlif12301/f/uploads/php_trail_map.pdf
Family and friends are welcome. Please let me know if you have any questions. Chris Goff, 508-259-3204, chrisxgoff@gmail.com
2. Tophet Chasm to Lookout Rock, Littleton, MA
April 22, 2025 (rain date April 23)
Start Time: 10:00am, Lunch to follow
Host: Joe Comperchio, cell 781-249-6249
Parking: parking is limited and carpooling is suggested. The parking area is located on Oak Hill Road (Oak Hill Reservation, Lookout Rock Trailhead).
Comments:
Bill Vale will once again lead us on a hike along the rim of Tophet Chasm then up to Lookout Rock in Littleton. Along the way, Bill will share insights into geology and topography. The hike is described as easy/moderate and should take about 2 hours. Good footwear is needed.
MAY
HIKE
Purgatory Chasm – Sutton, MA
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Please join us for a 2 hour, 2 mile hike at Purgatory Chasm, a 239 acre DCR state reservation, south of Worcester, about 45 minutes from the Baptist church we meet in. If you would like to carpool, please let me know.
Meet at 10:00 AM at the visitors center at 198 Purgatory Rd , Sutton, MA, shown at bottom center of this map: https://www.mass.gov/doc/purgatory-chasm-state-reservation-trail-map/download
Family and friends are welcome. Please let me know if you have any questions. Chris Goff, 508-259-3204, chrisxgoff@gmail.com
SPRING
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Geology Field Trip with Bill Vales
Oak Hill and Tophet Chasm in Littleton
APRIL-MAY 2025 $0.00
SUMMER
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American Heritage Museum Hudson MA
Very extensive display of military equipment. Docents are available to provide tours and enrich the experience.
SUMMER 2025 Wed-Fri 10-5 Senior/Vets $18
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US Coast Guard Academy New London CT (1 ¾ hour drive)
Cadet conducted campus tour and USCGA museum.
Spring/Summer 2025
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New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill Boylston, MA
A living museum dedicated to creating experiences with plants.
Formal garden, Farm to Table Café
Spring/Summer 2025 $17
Golf Cart Tour: $30*
Guided Walking Tour: $25*
*incl. admission
AUGUST
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WooSox Baseball Worcester, MA
Great venue, golf cart ride – parking to stadium
AUGUST 2025 Great Seats at $26
SEPTEMBER
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RMA ANNUAL DINNER WEDGEWOOD PINES
SEPTEMBER 24, 2025
Wedgewood Pines in Stow, MA
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New England Air Museum
Windsor Locks, CT (1 ¾ hours)
Over 80 Aircraft plus engines, instruments, other artifacts incl. B29 and DC3. Self-guided with docents at exhibits.
Summer/Fall 2025 $19/p
OCTOBER
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Massachusetts State Police Museum and Learning Center
Whitinsville MA (1 hour drive)
Guided tour
Fall 2025 $5/p
Contact: Events Committee
John Clancy johnjinx7@comcast.net
Joe Comperchio joe.comperchio@gmail.com
Larry Vifquain lbvifquain@gmail.com