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GRAACA Christmas Party

Our Annual Christmas Party will be at The Bay City Restaurant (Bay City Seafood), 110 Eisenhower Drive, Hanover, PA. As some of our attendees drive a considerable distance we have changed the time of the Banquet to an earlier hour. Doors open at 12:30pm. Brief Comments from our President at 1pm. They will start serving at 1:15pm. Please use “Front Entrance” to the restaurant.  We will have our own attractively decorated room as we return to this well received location for 2023. Look forward to some fine food, holiday cheer with friends and music of the season.

We are so pleased to have as our entertainment this year: John Pepsin. He sings and plays The Great American Songbook. Music by your favorite artists including Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, John Denver, Glen Campbell, Elvis Presley and more.

There will be a visit from Santa Claus for all the good boys and girls aged 1 to 101. If you bring children, please bring a wrapped gift for each of the children with their names on it and put the gift in the box by the door marked for that purpose. 

Choose a delicious entree – a 2 Crab Cake Dinner, Chicken Cordon Bleu or Roast Beef with filling. Meals include tossed salad, vegetables and Pie and ice cream. For the young folks (12 and under) a choice of Cheeseburger Dinner or Chicken Nugget Dinner. Deadline to register is November 20.

Directions: Eisenhower Drive is on the northside of town between Routes 94 (Carlisle Street) and 194. The restaurant is located on the north side of the street, just a couple of buildings from the Route 94 intersection. 

Information/Concerns:  Nancy Schaffer at 410-374-4506 A vegetable plate is available if needed. Please advise if you have any food allergies. Restaurant phone is 717-637-1217 if you need directions.

Come out and enjoy a special evening with fellow club members!

 

GRAACA Nominations Dinner

This year’s Nominations Dinner will be held at Hoss’s Steak & Sea House, 1180 Carlisle St., Hanover, PA. at 1:00pm. We will have a limited menu of 5 choices consisting of Soup/Salad & Dessert Bar, 1/4 lb. Willie Burger with fries, 6 oz. Steak Dinner, Chicken Filet Dinner or Shrimp Dinner. You will order and pay at the restaurant on that day.

Following the Nominations, Tom Zinn will provide a presentation on the History of the Hanover Car that was produced in Hanover during the early 1920’s. Anyone who has pictures, stories or memorabilia of the Hanover Car are welcome to share as this will be an informal open discussion.

Deadline to register is October 29. Event information/questions please contact Tom & Becky Zinn at 717-688-4054.

 

GRAACA Fall Tour

On October 14th, the Fall Tour will be based in Maryland. We will start our day at 10:00 am at Frey’s Brewing, 8601 Mapleville Road, Mt. Airy, MD 21771. for their Morning Brew. It is a beautiful venue and scenic area. They offer a large menu of hot beverages and bakery items to get your day started. They are looking forward to hosting us. There will be a trivia question with prize.

Our next stop will be the Strawbridge Shrine in New Windsor, MD. It is the homestead of the founder of Methodism in America. It is a living history museum with the buildings dating from the 1760’s. The staff will give us guided tours.

Our lunch stop will be at Flick’s Pub in Taneytown. The residents at the Lorien Assisted Living Center will be getting a treat. We will parade our cars around the building for them to see, then head inside to eat at the pub. The food is great. Lunch will even come with a couple of door prizes.

Finishing our day will be a choice between a nearby Antique Mall or a short drive to Baugher’s Farm Market.  Both stops take place in the rolling hills of central Maryland.

Lunch choices are on the sign-up sheet in the Sept./Oct. issue of the newsletter. Deadline to register is October 5. Any questions call Annette or Dan Yost 410-635-2530.

GRAACA Summer Tour 2023

June 24, 2023

Enola, Fort Hunter & Mechanicsburg, PA

By Angelica Yost

We began our day with coffee and donuts at Adams-Ricci Park in Enola, PA. Around 9, everyone started their journey over a mountain and through some winding country roads heading north to Duncannon, and then across the Susquehanna River to Fort Hunter Mansion and Park.        

Originally settled in 1725 by Benjamin Chambers who later founded Chambersburg, the property passed on to Chambers’ brother-in-law Samuel Hunter. Hunter had several mills on the land until the British turned it into a fort during the French and Indian War. Since then, the property has passed through several hands. Today, Fort Hunter is owned by the County of Dauphin and the Board of Trustees for Fort Hunter.

Several tour guides met us that day and split our members into groups for a very informative tour of the mansion. Afterwards, we headed across the road to a pavilion for a picnic lunch catered by Simply Turkey. Some people then chose to burn a few calories strolling around to the many historic buildings including the Centennial Barn, the Everhart Covered Bridge, and the Tavern House.

After lunch, we took a nice scenic drive along the river and through the country to Ashcombe Nursery and Farm Market. Apart from offering a wide array of plants, baked goods, and gifts for sale, Ashcombe’s also has a menagerie of cats, rabbits and farm animals onsite waiting to greet visitors.

Dan and I had a lot of fun planning this tour. Many thanks to everyone who joined us on this adventure. We hope you enjoyed the day and finished your shopping before the storm rolled in.

Das Awkscht Fescht – Macungie, PA

Macungie Memorial Park – three-day car show, flea market, car corral, crafts and live entertainment in the bandshell. Car show participants receive a dash plaque and participation award. Contact Susan Manwiller – 610-823-5033; [email protected]; www.awkscht.com

GRAACA Planes, Trains & Automobiles

Rain date Sunday, July 24. The GRAACA will hold its 2nd Annual car show in the parking lot behind the Northern Central Railway Station located at 2 West Main Street, New Freedom, Pa. 17349. We will be joined by members of the Blue & Gray Miniature Aircraft Squadron who will be showing some of their planes, Train patrons will be dropped off at the parking lot after completing a ride.

         Hours are 11:00am to 4:00pm. There will be a food truck on site for lunch on your own. There is no cost for this event. Deadline to register is July 13. Contact Bob Channell 717-465-7356 if you have questions.

For train excursion ticket information please call NCR at 717-942-2370 or visit www.northerncentralrailway.com.

 

GRAACA Summer Picnic

Again at beautiful Codorus State Park just east of Hanover, Pa. Enjoy the enclosed air-conditioned Classroom Building overlooking the lake, or bring a folding chair to enjoy the view outdoors. Arrive 11:00 a.m. or after; serving will commence around 1:00 p.m.

         Bring your antique car and relax with fellow club members.  The region will provide grilled hotdogs, hamburgers, drinks, silverware, cups and plates. To help offset the cost of the event, the cost is $5 per person (free if under age 12). Each member is asked to bring their favorite summer dish or a dessert to share. Please write down the recipe to share with friends! Refrigeration is available.

Registration deadline is July 3rd. Contact Don Barlup (717) 582-3209 or Karl Krouch (717) 576-7241.

DIRECTIONS TO THE PARK: From I-83, take exit 8 and drive 17 miles on Rt. 216 west to the park. OR from Rt. 30 turn onto Rt. 116 west, travel 7 miles, turn left onto Grandview Road, continue to next signal light, turn onto Rt. 216, drive 2 miles to the park.

DIRECTION WITHIN PARK: The Classroom Building is round and easy to notice.

If entering the park from Sinsheim Road: Turn right onto Rt. 216 (Blooming Grove Road). Cross over 2 bridges. Turn Right onto first road to the right (Marina Road). Follow road straight to the end where you will see the Classroom Building overlooking Lake Marburg.

 

GRAACA Summer Tour

Sunday, July 31st. Break out the antique cars! July 31st we will meet at the Eastern Museum of Motor Racing at 8:30 am for coffee and sweets. We will then leave on a winding tour of back roads to visit an herb farm and a local farm market. After a scenic drive you will end up back at EMMR.

         Ladies will be having a luncheon tea inside, including finger sandwiches, scones and sweets. Ladies should wear a hat to tea. Guys will be having a “grill out” with a hot dog fixin’ bar, sides, dessert and a tech talk about fixes for your cars. The tea will be limited to the first 40 ladies that sign up. If you miss out on the tea you can join the guys outside for lunch. There is no cut off for outdoor lunch. Cost is $15 for ladies and $10 for guys. Make sure to polish those cars. Parking at EMMR, we are sure to have admirers. Any question please call Annette Yost at (717) 660-8000 or Pat Shaffer at (717) 258-4964. Registration deadline is July 15th.

Planes, Trains & Automobiles Event

Saturday, July 23. Rain date Sunday, July 24. The GRAACA will hold its 2nd Annual car show in the parking lot behind the Northern Central Railway Station located at 2 West Main Street, New Freedom, Pa. 17349. We will be joined by members of the Blue & Gray Miniature Aircraft Squadron who will be showing some of their planes, Train patrons will be dropped off at the parking lot after completing a ride.

         Hours are 11:00am to 4:00pm. There will be a food truck on site for lunch on your own. There is no cost for this event. Deadline to register is July 13. Contact Bob Channell 717-465-7356 if you have questions.

For train excursion ticket information please call NCR at 717-942-2370 or visit www.northerncentralrailway.com.

Past Event – GRAACA Spring Tour

On Saturday, April 30th, the Gettysburg Region met bright and early at Performance Motors of Hanover for a “coffee and cars” event. The owners of Performance Motors were very generous and not only provided us with coffee, tea and donuts, but also kindly sectioned off a portion of their lot just for our club. In addition, the showroom was open which is full of Mustangs and other interesting vehicles, including some bumper cars. This seems to be a popular event and Performance Motors will be a hosting another “coffee and cars” on May 14 from 8:00 to 10:00am if anyone is interested.

After getting our directions and walkie-talkies from tour organizer Bob Channell, we headed out on a relaxing, scenic drive over to the Royal Farms in Hampstead, Maryland where we met up with members of the Chesapeake Region before making our way back to PA to visit Treasured Motorcar Services in New Freedom. They were having their Spring Open House & Car Show which was free to attendees. Beef-it-Up catering was onsite serving up delicious pit beef and pulled pork.

After filling our stomachs, perusing the many cars present for the show and on display at Treasured Motorcars, and possibly even making a few new friends, we went for a final 10 minute drive over to Brown’s Orchard & Farm Markets. Many members walked out with various goodies including sweet treats, fresh produce, and flowers.

It was a beautiful day for a leisurely drive. We couldn’t have asked for better weather. Despite a few people experiencing some car trouble (happens to the best of us), I think everyone enjoyed themselves. Bob did an excellent job organizing the day’s activities, which were made all the more enjoyable since we were not on a strict timetable. Many thanks go to Bob and everyone else who helped make the day a success!

Lots more photos can be found on the region’s Facebook page!