This is the calendar of events for the Western Reserve Region of the Cadillac LaSalle Club for 2008. Some details are sketchy at this point, but further information will be added as it becomes available.
Mark your calendars!
SEPTEMBER 14, 2008: PARTY AT THE LAKE TAVERN, MOSQUITO LAKE
This is a new event for our Club, which we're all looking forward to. This event will be held on the East Bank of Mosquito Lake in historic Mecca, Ohio. Food and drink will be available at the tavern at reasonable prices, or you can bring your own.
We'll meet at City View Center, I-480 and Transportation Boulevard, at 10:30 -- or you can meet us there. Take I-480/US 422 East to Parkman; left on SR88; North on SR88, then East on 88 across the lake to the traffic circle; right at the first turn (SR46) then South approx. 1/4 mile to the Tavern on the right side.
Please R.S.V.P. by September 10th if you plan on eating at the Tavern. Steve Dabrowski (216-271-0126 -- leave a message) or Amphotog8@eartlink.net, or Kim Dabrowski (216-632-0666).
The Tavern is planning on providing entertainment and is advertising this locally.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2008: CLAMBAKE
The 9th Annual Clambake & Car Show will begin at 1:00 p.m. and will be held at the home of Rick and Patti Jablonski, 38823 Margaret Walsh Court, Willoughby (Phone: 440-942-3366). The meal includes: clam chowder, 1 dozen clams, 1/2 chicken, corn on the cob, sweet and redskin potatoes, rolls and butter. Bring your classic car and a dessert; beer and pop will be provided. Friends and family are welcome!
OCTOBER 11, 2008: 8 BALL TOURNAMENT
This fun-filled event will kick off at 4:00 p.m. at the home of Al and Linda Wedler, 15516 Lakeshore Drive, Burton (Phone: 440-834-0244). Trust us, ability to shoot pool is not necessary -- just ask some of our past winners! It's a great chance to get together, with lots of good food, and a laugh or two!
OCTOBER 19, 2008: FALL DRIVING TOUR
This is another new event for us, and one which sounds like a wonderful way to spend a fall day. Details are yet to be finalized, but keep an eye on this spot for further information.
NOVEMBER 8, 2008: ANNUAL PLANNING MEETING
The meeting will begin at 10:00 a.m. and will be held in the lap of luxury in the penthouse of One Bratenahl Place. This is when our Officers and Board of Directors are elected, and when we plan our events for the upcoming year. This is your Club and all members are urged to attend and share your thoughts and/or comments.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER13, 2008: CHRISTMAS PARTY
Beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the home of Larry and Carole Murray (6806 Virginia Avenue, Parma; phone: 440-845-8554), this event gives us a chance to all get together at the beginning of the holiday season for Carole's lasagna and those delicious baked goods from the ladies of the WRR.
SATURDAY JANUARY 5, 2008: PLANNING MEETING
Beginning at 10:00 a.m. at the home of Bob and Juli Diederich, 137 Santin Circle, Bedford (Phone: 440-439-3433).
Please plan on joining us, to help us firm up plans for this year's events. And, if we're lucky, maybe we can talk Bob into making some more of those delicious meatballs of his! (hint hint)
The cut-off date for signing up for the Carousel Dinner Theater event (to be held on March 22, 2008), is FEBRUARY 22, 2008!
This is the flyer for the Winter Event, being held jointly by The Ohio Region of the Classic Car Club of America and the Western Reserve Region of the Cadillc LaSalle Club.
If you click on the photo, it will bring it up in a larger format. You should also be able to print the flyer on your own computer, if you wish.
SUNDAY, MARCH 2, 2008: BRUNCH AND CLEVELAND AUTO SHOW
This one is back on our calendar by popular demand. We will plan on meeting at the Home Town Buffet at 1930 Snow Road, Parma (216-661-8830) at 11:00 a.m. for brunch, after which we will go to the IX Center to see the latest at the Cleveland Auto Show. If you plan on attending, please let us know by Sunday, February 24, 2008 so we make arrangements for enough seating. Our phone number is 440-845-8554, or you can reach us by e-mail at irishmurr57@yahoo.com.
SATURDAY, MARCH 22, 2008 (6:00 p.m.): CAROUSEL DINNER THEATER
Join the Classic Car Club at their annual non-car Early Spring event. It's the Carousel Dinner Theater in Akron, this year featuring "The King and I". A flyer will be published in our first edition of the newsletter in 2008, but in the meantime, contact Bob Porter with any questions. Telephone: 216-228-1169, e-mail: TownandCountry@ameritech.net.