Special Events Visits/Outings Committee
CONTACTS
John Clancy johnjinx7@comcast.net
Joe Comperchio joe.comperchio@gmail.com
Larry Vifquain lbvifquain@gmail.com
Just a reminder that spouses/guests are welcome to attend these events.
2025 Events
CONFIRMED and PROPOSED
MAY ==================================================
RMA MIGHTY NETWORKS TEST SITE
Friday, May 09, 2025
HIKE/WALKING
- Purgatory Chasm – Sutton, MA
- Thursday, May 15, 2025
- REPORT
BIKE RIDE
NEW: Bruce Freeman Rail Trail
FRIDAY May 30
I will lead the first RMA bike ride of 2025. We will ride along the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail from Sudbury center into West Concord, about 10 miles round trip or whatever works for all riders.
Plan to meet outside Honey Dew donuts in the Sudbury Town Square, on Rte 27 just west of the intersection of Concord Road and Rte 27. The trail runs across Rte 27 just west of the marketplace. Please Plan to be there at 9 Am.
Bring water.
Questions: Ross Trimby, rtrimby@gmail.com
JUNE =======================================================
HIKE/WALKING
NEW: Cedar Hill in Northborough
- DATE: JUNE ??, 2025
- Cedar Hill in Northborough is 88 acres within a 2,225 acre aggregation of protected land. Elevation is 440 feet with a climb of 160 feet: “A short but steep climb brings hikers to the summit with a view of Westborough to the south.”
- https://www.svtweb.org/sites/
default/files/2022-06/ Northborough_CedarHill.pdf - Spouses and friends are welcome, Questions or Suggestions
- CONTACT: Chris Goff, chrisxgoff@gmail.com
American Heritage Museum Hudson MA
- 568 Main Street Hudson MA
- June 26 2025 10:30 -12:30
- Tickets General admission $20 at the Desk
- General Admission $18 purchased online with tickets emailed
- Lunch TBD Questions Joe Comperchio 781 249 6249 or joe.comperchio@gmail.com
US Coast Guard Academy New London CT (1 ¾ hour drive)
- Cadet conducted campus tour and USCGA museum.
- Spring/Summer 2025
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
JULY ==================================================
HIKE/WALKING
NEW: Forty Caves in Berlin
- DATE: JULY ??, 2025
- Forty Caves in Berlin is 256 acres without any steep trails, better for (probably) hotter July weather.
- https://www.svtweb.org/sites/
default/files/2022-06/ Northborough_CedarHill.pdf - Spouses and friends are welcome, Questions or Suggestions
- CONTACT: Chris Goff, chrisxgoff@gmail.com
WooSox Baseball Worcester, MA
- AUGUST 19, 2025 Great Seats at $26
- Game Time 6:45PM — Gates Open 5:45pm
$29/person Section 7 near home plate
Car pool available
Send check made out to Retired Men’s Association to R.M.A., PO Box 261, Wayland, MA. 01778.
SEPTEMBER ==================================================
RMA ANNUAL DINNER DANCE
- SEPTEMBER 24, 2025
- Wedgewood Pines Country Club
- 215 Harvard Road, Stow
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 ===============================================
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