New England Santa Society Reunion & Annual Meeting

January 25 & 26, 2025

Sturbridge, MA

Publick House Historic Inn, 277 Main Street

Saturday, January 25 (8:30 am – 4:00 pm)

Annual Meeting & Banquet

NESS Tag Sale

Meet Our Members

2024 Year in Review

NESS Awards Presentations

Coming up in 2025

Group Photograph – Fancy or Casual – Your Choice

Christmas 3-Course Dinner

NESS Annual Meeting

Featured Speaker – Pam McColl 

The Enduring Magic of “Twas the Night Before Christmas”

Author & researcher Pam McColl will share her vast knowledge of the history of “Twas the Night Before Christmas” including the publications of thousands of editions of the 200-year history of the iconic poem as discussed in her book “Twas The Night: The Art and History of the Classic Christmas Poem.” She may also share the international firestorm that took place when a publisher edited (not censored) the pipe out of this famous poem.

Holiday Inn Express, 21 New Boston Road

Saturday, January 25 (6:00 – 10 pm)

NESS Tag Sale Reassembles

Fireside Chat – Social time to share experiences & meet other members.

Pizza Party

BYOB & Snacks to Share

Sunday, January 26 (9:00 am – 3:00 pm)

Meet the 2025 Board of Directors & Committee Chairs

2025 NESS Theme & Activities Schedule

Open Membership Forum – Ask questions and offer ideas. Reports & Plans

Committee Reports & Plans

Lunch with Committee Roundtables

NESS Updated Website Reveal & Tutorial

Closing (3:00 pm)

Note the change of schedule from previous years. Due to a scheduling conflict, the banquet and annual meeting will be held on Saturday (9 am – 4:00 pm). Saturday evening fireside chat and Sunday membership meeting and workshop will be at Holiday Inn Express.

There are separate tickets for each day.

Fee for Saturday Banquet & Meeting – $85 per person

Fee for Sunday Lunch & Meeting – $25 per person

MORE DETAILS TO COME

HOUSING OPTIONS

Publick House Historic Inn, 277 Main Street, Sturbridge, MA 01566 (508-347-3313)

Special group rate is $139 per night.

Call directly or visit website publickhouse.com for availability and pricing.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites, 21 New Boston Road, Sturbridge, MA 01566 (508-347-8000)

Complimentary Buffet Breakfast: 6:00 am – 10:00 am

Check- in: 3:00 pm. Check- out: 11:00 am.

For Special Rate Use Block Code: NES

Note rates do not include taxes or fees.

Friday, Jan 24

• King Standard Rooms at $99.00 per night  
• Two Queen Standard Rooms at $99.00 per night
• King Suite Rooms (Sofa bed in room) at $109.00 per night 
• Two Queen Suite Rooms (Sofa bed in room) $109.00 per  night 

Saturday, Jan 25

• King Standard Rooms at $119.00 per night  
• Two Queen Standard Rooms at $119.00 per night  4
• King Suite Rooms (Sofa bed in room) at $129.00 per night 
• Two Queen Suite Rooms (Sofa bed in room) $129.00 per  night 

Sunday, Jan 26

• King Standard Rooms at $99.00 per night  
• Two Queen Standard Rooms at $99.00 per night
• King Suite Rooms (Sofa bed in room) at $109.00 per night 
• Two Queen Suite Rooms (Sofa bed in room) $109.00 per  night