Our mission is to provide and foster social opportunities among former and current Massachusetts residents 
	residing in The Villages, Florida
	
	We welcome to our Club, any former or current Massachusetts resident living in The Villages. 
	
	
New New Club members are required to complete a Club application and have a valid 
	Villages ID card. 
New members pay a total of 
$17.00 per person at the time of their 
	application which includes the Club 
Dues of 
$10.00 per person, per year and 
	the 
onetime cost for the Club 
Badges of $7.00 per person. Dues and Badge 
	payment are due with the application and 
dues must renewed before Dec. 31 each year. 
	
	
Renewing Club members must show their current Club badges, pay the 
$10.00 
	per person per year dues and inform us of any changes to their information; a 
	Renewal sticker indicating membership for the current Club Year will then be issued 
	to be displayed on the Club Badge
	
	
Guests are always welcome; admission is 
$5.00 PP except at ticketed events.
	
	
Club badges MUST be worn at all meetings. 
	
	
	
    - The Club meets from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM on the 3rd Wednesday of the month 
    from September to April at the Laurel Manor Recreation Center. There are no meetings
    in May, June, July or August.
 
	- 
	Club activities are advertised the week before a scheduled meeting in the 
	Recreation News under MASSACHUSETTS BAYSTATERS CLUB.
 
	- 
	Each month, via e-mail, if we have your e-mail address, you 
	will receive a “Reminder” Club notice prior to whatever	event is being planned. 
	(Remember, you can always check the website Scheduled Activities page for current information!)
 
	- 
	Membership renewal begins at the September meeting and closes 
	on January 31st. 
 
	- 
	Every meeting has a 50/50 drawing with all proceeds returning to the membership in the form of 
	cash prizes. The portion returning to the Club goes towards refreshments, club entertainment 
	and event decorations.
 
	- 
	Club shirts may be ordered at Club meetings.  You may also access the order form on the website. 
	Download, complete and mail it with your payment to the address on the form.
 
	- 
	Members are encouraged to bring to each meeting food items to benefit local Food Pantries.  The Club's 
	generosity is most appreciated by Lady Lake and Wildwood Food Pantries.
 
	- 
	We seek and welcome YOUR input so please never hesitate to speak with one of your Club Leaders 
	and let us know how we are doing in meeting our goals of providing social opportunities 
	for you among fellow "Baystaters"!
 
	- 
	If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact 
 President Andre Robert 
	or Vice President Will Collier. Your suggestions are always welcome!