Saturday, February 27, 2010 – Tin Can Tourist Meet

February 22nd, 2010 by Sunshine No comments »

We will be attending the Tin Can Tourist Meet at Lake Manatee State Park (link below)

http://www.floridastateparks.org/lakemanatee/events.cfm?viewevent=4910#4910

  • 10:00 am meet at the corner of Honore & 17th St (by the Goodwill store)
  • Next stop Linger Lodge for Brunch and then
  • We will go to Lake Manatee State Park where the “Tin Can Tourist” association has their a meet
  • RSVP to Arnie 924-5224

March 27, 2010 – Tour Manatee Village Historic Park

February 7th, 2010 by Sunshine No comments »

Manatee Village Historic Park & Venice Region AACA Meet

  •  1404 Manatee Avenue East (Corner of SR 70 and 15th St)
  • Bradenton, FL 34208 
  • Admission FREE

We will join the Venice Region AACA for their annual meet at the Manatee Village Historic Park. It will be a fun day of history, friendship and of course antique cars.  Food will be available for purchase, but you may want to pack a picnic lunch.  So that we can go together as a group we’ll meet in the city parking lot at 301 and Main St, Sarasota,  (across from the Hollywood 20 Movie Theater) at 9:30 am.

Step back into time at the Manatee Village Historical Park. Visit this collection of restored buildings from Manatee County’s settlement history and experience life in Manatee County before the arrival of modern conveniences such as automobiles and electricity. The Manatee Village Historical Park is a joint project of the Manatee County Historical Commission, Manatee County Clerk of Circuit Court, the Manatee County Board of County Commission, and the City of Bradenton.  http://www.manateeclerk.com/historical/ManateeVillage.aspx

For more information contact Arnold Berns 924-5224 or arnoldatstudio41@yahoo.com

March14, 2010 – Car Tour

February 7th, 2010 by Sunshine No comments »

24th Annual Lemon Bay Region Car Show

We will meet Sunday morning at old K mart on South Tamiami Trail  and travel together as a caravan.  Time to be determined at a later date.

Show location: 

Englewood Elks, 401 Indiana Ave.

Englewood Fl.

Show time 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

 

For information call 924-5224

February 15, 2010 – General Meeting

February 7th, 2010 by Sunshine No comments »

Our NEXT Club Meeting will be a special dinner and meeting  at Bob’s Train, located in the back of the old Shoemaker Lumber Yard at 2211 Fruitville Road.  Drive around the back of the Vengroff, Williams & Associates Office.  Bob is a great cook and the meal will be inexpensive … made just for us.

RSVP required 941-924-5224 or arnoldatstudio41@yahoo.com

December 21, 2009 – General Meeting

December 19th, 2009 by Sunshine No comments »

Our December dinner meeting will be at:

November 06, 2009 – 50’s Rock & Roll Sock Hop

November 30th, 2009 by Sunshine No comments »
On Friday, Nov. 6th, the Sunshine Region of the AACA was invited to participate with the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce’s for their  annual party and fundraiser for the Key’s  yearly 4th of July Fireworks display. This year’s party was a 50’s Rock & Roll Sock hop held at the Siesta Key Main Beach. About 500 people attended with food and  R&R music and dancing going on all night. 
Members from the club who brought cars for display were the Shapiro’s, the Cohen’s, Jim Lynch, Joe Malaney, Len & Ben Berman, the Rauch’s, the Bern’s, the Wise’s, the Bauer’s and the Lanning’s.  Isabelle Rauch even wore her Poodle Skirt and matching shoes and socks. Everyone had a great time.
11-06-09 Milt & Isabel at the 50s Sock Hop

11-06-09 Milt & Isabel at the 50s Sock Hop

November 16, 2009 – General Meeting

September 9th, 2009 by Sunshine No comments »

Meeting will be held at 7:00 PM at the:

  • Crocker Memorial Church
  • 1260 12th St, Sarasota, Fl.

There will be a talk and slide show about Sarasota’s original Tin Can Tourists.

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November 8, 2009 – Annual Packard Show

September 9th, 2009 by Sunshine No comments »

Visit the annual Packard Show, hosted by the Florida Packard Club and Tom Kaiser President. View an eclectic collection of Packards.  The show.  Is always free! No judging, No entry fee, No admission charge … Just a fun day!

Time and Location:

  • Sunday, November 8, 2009 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
  • Good food at reasonable prices? will be? available
  • WIT’S END” 2805 Sarasota Golf Club Drive, Sarasota, FL
  • For more information contact:? flpackardclub@webTV

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Tom Kaiser, President Packard Club - 2009 Show

Tom Kaiser, President Packard Club - 2009 Show

 

October 24-25, 2009 – Ocala Tour

September 9th, 2009 by Sunshine No comments »

Tour participants will travel to Ocala, Fl via back roads? the morning of? October 24th.? We will view the National Parts Depot? car collection, a private collection of over 200 cars, ? in the afternoon.? Hotel reservations must be made in advance.? For more information contact J. Lynch at? Jlynch71562@aol.com Rooms ($80) must be booked by October 10,? 2009.

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National Parts Depot

National Parts Depot

October 19, 2009 – General Membership Meeting

September 9th, 2009 by Sunshine No comments »

This will be our annual paid membership Pizza Party at Siesta Beach.? Meet at the south end of the beach, at the picnic tables near the playground at 6:00 PM.? As usual the club will provide sodas and pizza.

Sunset is at 6:57 PM and October sunsets are most beautiful.

Sunset on Siesta

Sunset on Siesta