McNeills, masked up and ready to ride
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Follow us as the Model A Ford Club of Colorado takes on social distancing in style
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A Message From Jim Huff:
Our September Virtual General Meeting is this Friday, September 18th at 7:00 PM. Click here to join the meeting.
If you haven’t used Zoom before and would like to try it before Friday, give me a call and I can do a test call with you (720-315-4564). The memorial service for Paul Scherer will be Monday, Sept. 21, at 1:00 p.m. at Arvada Covenant Church on Ward Road. Click here to view Paul's Obituary, which has further details. I hope some people from the club can attend this socially distanced, wear-a-mask, indoor event. And remember this Saturday September 19 is our Gymkhana/Progressive car games event and tour. Meet at the Park and Ride on South Santa Fe and Mineral Avenue at 1:00 for our first of four stops. Remember to bring your mask and chairs. |
SEPTEMBER 2020
9/2 - Clermont Park Drive-By 9/4 - Pinochle 9/7 - Louisville Drive-Thru Car Show 9/12 - Annual Club Picnic 9/18 - General Club Meeting via Zoom 9/19 - Gymkhana / Car Games See the Events Page for more info |
Games you can play with your car
Saturday, September 19 was a great day to get together for some Model A gymkhana. Several Model As congregated at the South Santa Fe / Mineral Avenue Park-n-Ride and embarked on a game-themed tour. Three stops were made along the way, with each car participating in one game per stop. In addition to the gymkhana games, a poker run was also held for a chance to shake hands with Lady Luck. The final stop was at the Heath's barn, for more games and the opportunity to socialize.
Jim Huff said "[It was] so good to see everyone and compete in some very unusual but definitely Model A related games. Thanks to Gary and Sherry Heath (and family) for getting this organized and to Jasen Johnston, Donna Grabianowski and Vern and Linda Sybesma for helping it to run smoothly."
Jim Huff said "[It was] so good to see everyone and compete in some very unusual but definitely Model A related games. Thanks to Gary and Sherry Heath (and family) for getting this organized and to Jasen Johnston, Donna Grabianowski and Vern and Linda Sybesma for helping it to run smoothly."
Preparing the judges
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Several As gather - ready to compete
The infamous Parallel Parking Challenge
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Fishing on the go!
Fan-belt shenanigans
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Przywitowskis waiting patiently
Post-game socializing outside the barn
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Honoring a Club Tradition - 2020 MAFCC Club Picnic
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We honor the history of our club by holding a Club Picnic each year in June, to mark the anniversary of the founding of the club in June 1959. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, our club was able to gather to celebrate this club tradition once again (even though we had to delay a few months).
Several Model A Fords met outside of Morrison on the morning of Saturday, September 12, for a scenic drive through the mountains to Alderfer / Three Sisters Park, near the town of Evergreen. Upon reaching the park, we were treated to short hikes, beautiful scenery, and the opportunity to share stories and enjoy the company of our friends in the Model A hobby. Thanks to John Gonder for organizing this event, and Mike Smith for the pictures! |
Louisville's Labor Day Car Show
Because the Labor Day parade was cancelled this year due to COVID-19, the City of Louisville hosted a drive-through Car Show instead. 10 Model As (including a firetruck) met in Louisville on the morning of September 7th and parked together in the show. In addition to our Model As, the car show also hosted a variety of emergency response vehicles (both vintage and modern), muscle cars, hot rods, and even a replica of the "Ectomobile" from the movie Ghostbusters. The Ewings hosted the club for a social-distancing picnic after the show. Thanks to Bob Gilbert for coordinating the event and Dick Przywitowski for the pictures!
Because the Labor Day parade was cancelled this year due to COVID-19, the City of Louisville hosted a drive-through Car Show instead. 10 Model As (including a firetruck) met in Louisville on the morning of September 7th and parked together in the show. In addition to our Model As, the car show also hosted a variety of emergency response vehicles (both vintage and modern), muscle cars, hot rods, and even a replica of the "Ectomobile" from the movie Ghostbusters. The Ewings hosted the club for a social-distancing picnic after the show. Thanks to Bob Gilbert for coordinating the event and Dick Przywitowski for the pictures!
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A great day for an outdoor seminar!
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In Search of Accessories - An Era Fashion Seminar
The club held an era fashion seminar on the afternoon of August 29, discussing accessories for Era Original and Era Image ensembles. After a break for lunch, the group visited a local antique shop in search of era accessories, and reconvened for a "show and tell" of the items that were found. Thanks to Donna Grabianowski for hosting the event, Lois Przywitowski for preparing discussion topics, and Diann Eason for coordinating the event! 
Searching for Era Accessories
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Cobras, Mustangs, Race-cars and Model As
On the morning of August 22, seven Model A Fords met in Broomfield and took a short drive to the Shelby American Collection in Gunbarrel. The drive took us along several quiet, two-lane roads - a scenic drive that was perfect for our cars. Upon reaching the museum, six more Model As were waiting in the parking lot. We were treated to a tour of the museum's collection, which contains several Shelby Cobras, GT-40 LeMans race-cars, Shelby prototypes, and many other unique pieces of Ford and Shelby racing history. Following our time at the museum, we met for a social-distancing picnic at a nearby park.
When we share our time, memories and old cars with others, everyone wins.
Visits to senior residences are a favorite club activity.
Visits to senior residences are a favorite club activity.
The Bridge
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Cherry Creek Retirement Center
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Lifecare Center of Aurora
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Riverpointe
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