NEECA News October 2026

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NEECA News

October, 2026

THE NEECA FALL SOCIAL IS BACK!

Mark your calendars and get ready for one of the most anticipated NEECA events of the year! Join us on November 7th at the beautiful Ellinwood Country Club (1928 Pleasant Street, Athol) for an evening packed with great food, great friends, and great fun!

The festivities kick off at 5:30 PM with a lively Social Hour—the perfect chance to reconnect with fellow members, swap stories, and get a sneak peek at the fantastic Live and Silent Auction items waiting to be won later in the evening.

At 6:30 PM, it's time to feast! We'll be enjoying Black Crow Catering's legendary "Fit For A King" Buffet Dinner. If you've attended before, you already know the reputation is well deserved—this meal is always a crowd favorite and never disappoints!

Once dinner wraps up, we'll celebrate the achievements of our community with the NEECA Gymkhana Series Awards, featuring some truly impressive prizes this year. We'll also recognize our outstanding NEECA Volunteer of the Year, who will receive the coveted NEECA vest and well-deserved bragging rights!

Then the excitement really heats up as we launch into our Live and Silent Auctions, featuring an incredible variety of items and services generously donated by our friends, supporters, and local businesses.

Have something you'd like to contribute? We'd love your help! Please contact Carol Boudreau at 124cab1@gmail.com. Every donation helps make the auction bigger, better, and more successful—and as a thank-you, all donating businesses will receive a shout-out on our Facebook page!

Why Your Participation Matters

While ticket sales cover the cost of the meal, gratuity, and venue rental, the Fall Social is one of NEECA's most important fundraisers of the year because of the auctions. The funds raised through our Live and Silent Auctions help support the continued growth and development of the park. So come ready to have fun, bid often, bid enthusiastically, and help make a difference while enjoying a memorable evening with the NEECA community!

We can't wait to see you there!

Ticket Cost: $42/pp

Please note we try very hard to keep the ticket price as low as possible. The cost of ticket covers meal, gratuity and hall rental.

CLICK ON FOLLOWING LINK TO ORDER TICKETS:

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/fall-social--2026

Order Tickets Online This Year!

This year you can order your Fall Social tickets online! Follow link below to order tickets. You can choose to pay with credit card, or by check. Tickets must be ordered and paid for by Monday, Nov. 2nd because we must provide caterer with final headcount by that date.

If you have any questions/problems with online procedure, please contact Caroline at carolinemansfield01@gmail.com.

IMPORTANT!! Ticket provider includes an add'l suggested "tip" of ~15%. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO PAY THAT! Just select "other", and you will not be required to pay any add'l money other than $42 for each ticket.

DON'T FORGET THE LAST GYMKHANA OF THE 2026 NEECA GYMKHANA SERIES WILL BE HAPPENING ON SUNDAY, OCT. 18th.

Sign Up for the NEECA Fall Trail Ride Today!

Register today for the upcoming fall trail ride and save $5. You can just ride the NEECA trail system (~4 miles) or you can venture out onto the amazing trail system at Cutthroat Brook Tree Farm, owned by Ben & Susie Feldman for an 8+ mile ride. A very special opportunity to explore this beautiful property.

For more information, go to: https://www.neeca.org/trail-ride, or contact ride organizer, Margo Petracone, at westwindfm@aol.com

Something Special Is Coming To NEECA!!

Plans are in place for yet another major improvement to NEECA, scheduled to happen towards the end of this month. We are excited about getting this project completed so that it is up and running for the very start of 2027.

We are always working towards improving, expanding and enhancing what NEECA has to offer. We'll be posting pics and more info once it's done so be sure to keep your eyes peeled!

New to NEECA? Follow link below for answers to some commonly asked questions about your NEECA membership, and use of the park.

https://www.neeca.org/faqs

HOW CAN YOU HELP NEECA GROW?

In 2025 NEECA has been the grateful recipient of nearly $6000 in donations from supporters. All of this money is used to help NEECA grow and improve. These recent donations made the purchase of the jumps mentioned above possible this year.

If you would like to show your support of NEECA, we have added a donation button to the home page of our website, www.neeca.org, where you can make a one-time or recurring donation to NEECA in the amount of your choosing. As always, we are so very appreciative of all the support shown to NEECA from our very generous supporters!

NEECA is a 501(c)3 so your donations may be tax deductible.

"The mission of NEECA is to preserve and protect land for equine interests while promoting good horsemanship and educating equestrians for the betterment of the horse now, and for the generations to follow."