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SUMMARY:Finding Off-Season Claus Work - Zoom Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Educational Zoom Program\nFinding Off-Season Claus Work\nThursday\, April 3\, 2025 (7:00 – 9:00 pm)\n \nWhile we Christmas performers are certainly busy during the season\, for the other 10 months our work opportunities are few and far between. But they are out there if we learn where and how to seek them out. \nChristmas in July events are not uncommon\, especially at campgrounds\, summer camps\, and sport venues. In recent years\, retail businesses have started using the “holidays” for sales and customer promotions. Our challenge is to make Claus in demand all the other days of the year. \nThis workshop will look at the kinds of appearances that are common for LEON/Christmas in July and other summer gigs. However\, we will be taking a broader look at where we can create other activities and services during the off-season. Hopefully\, folks will go away with a variety of options to offer this summer. \nA panel of NESS members will share their experiences with off-season work. Santa Dan Greenleaf will facilitate the session. \nHow to find\, market\, book\, and manage off-season appearances will be covered. We will also discuss outfits\, event activities\, summer storytelling\, and other skills. Practical advice useful for the regular season on reaching prospects\, marketing\, booking agreements\, negotiating\, getting paid\, and retaining clients will be offered. \nWhile the session has off-season work as its focus\, the information\, strategies\, and resources shared will also be valuable for our regular in-season activities. \nThe Zoom session is open free to all. Please RSVP on the NESS Website to reserve your spot.
URL:https://newenglandsantasociety.org/event/4-3-2025-zoom/
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs,Online Sessions
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SUMMARY:NESS Reunion & Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:New England Santa Society Reunion & Annual Meeting\nJanuary 25 & 26\, 2025\nSturbridge\, MA\nPublick House Historic Inn\, 277 Main Street \nSaturday\, January 25 (8:30 am – 4:00 pm) \nAnnual Meeting & Banquet \nNESS Tag Sale \nMeet Our Members \n2024 Year in Review \nNESS Awards Presentations \nComing up in 2025 \nGroup Photograph – Fancy or Casual – Your Choice \nChristmas 3-Course Dinner \nNESS Annual Meeting \nFeatured Speaker – Pam McColl  \nThe Enduring Magic of “Twas the Night Before Christmas” \nAuthor & 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.  \nHoliday Inn Express\, 21 New Boston Road \nSaturday\, January 25 (6:00 – 10 pm) \nNESS Tag Sale Reassembles \nFireside Chat – Social time to share experiences & meet other members. \nPizza Party \nBYOB & Snacks to Share \nSunday\, January 26 (9:00 am – 3:00 pm) \nMeet the 2025 Board of Directors & Committee Chairs \n2025 NESS Theme & Activities Schedule \nOpen Membership Forum – Ask questions and offer ideas. Reports & Plans \nCommittee Reports & Plans \nLunch with Committee Roundtables \nNESS Updated Website Reveal & Tutorial \nClosing (3:00 pm) \nNote 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. \nThere are separate tickets for each day. \nFee for Saturday Banquet & Meeting – $85 per person \nFee for Sunday Lunch & Meeting – $25 per person \nMORE DETAILS TO COME \nHOUSING OPTIONS\nPublick House Historic Inn\, 277 Main Street\, Sturbridge\, MA 01566 (508-347-3313) \nSpecial group rate is $139 per night. \nCall directly or visit website publickhouse.com for availability and pricing. \nHoliday Inn Express & Suites\, 21 New Boston Road\, Sturbridge\, MA 01566 (508-347-8000)\nComplimentary Buffet Breakfast: 6:00 am – 10:00 am \nCheck- in: 3:00 pm. Check- out: 11:00 am. \nFor Special Rate Use Block Code: NES \nNote rates do not include taxes or fees. \nFriday\, Jan 24 \n\nKing Standard Rooms at $99.00 per night  \nTwo Queen Standard Rooms at $99.00 per night \nKing Suite Rooms (Sofa bed in room) at $109.00 per night  \nTwo Queen Suite Rooms (Sofa bed in room) $109.00 per  night \n\nSaturday\, Jan 25 \n\nKing Standard Rooms at $119.00 per night  \nTwo Queen Standard Rooms at $119.00 per night  4 \nKing Suite Rooms (Sofa bed in room) at $129.00 per night  \nTwo Queen Suite Rooms (Sofa bed in room) $129.00 per  night \n\nSunday\, Jan 26 \n\nKing Standard Rooms at $99.00 per night  \nTwo Queen Standard Rooms at $99.00 per night\nKing Suite Rooms (Sofa bed in room) at $109.00 per night \n Two Queen Suite Rooms (Sofa bed in room) $109.00 per  night 
URL:https://newenglandsantasociety.org/event/ness-reunion-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Publick House\, 277 Main St\, Sturbridge\, MA\, 01566\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chip Adams":MAILTO:adamschip@earthlink.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250109T190000
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SUMMARY:Coping with the End of the Christmas Season - Zoom
DESCRIPTION:For the last two months\, it’s been go-go-go; Ho Ho Ho. We’ve been the center of attention. The subject of adoring eyes. The source of good cheer\, moving memories\, unbounded wonder\, and unquestioning belief. Santa & Mrs. Claus bask in the love\, excitement\, joy\, and pleasure that comes with the job. Then Christmas comes and all that abruptly ends. \nThe end of the Christmas season can bring on many emotions: relief\, joy\, satisfaction\, exhaustion\, sadness\, anxiety\, illness\, and even depression. Learning how to deal with them make the abrupt end a softer landing. \nMarriage & Family Counselor Dave Wayman will lead a discussion on the impact of the season’s end and how to recognize and cope with various tiggers\, emotions and situations that can occur. Strategies for reducing the negative emotions and reactions will be discussed. \nThere will be an open discussion on how you respond to the end of the season and actions that help you get through. \nMr. Wyman\, with a private practice in Salem\, NH\, has many years experience doing what he loves: helping folks. \nThe presentation will begin at 7:00 pm although the Zoom will be open at 6:30 pm for those who just want to socialize before the presentation. \nThe event is open free to all holiday performers but registration is required here: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/pvIAfdcnTbudH90SLCUZOw \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://newenglandsantasociety.org/event/coping-with-the-end-of-the-christmas-season-zoom/
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs
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SUMMARY:Understanding Autism for the Claus Community - Zoom
DESCRIPTION:The Autism Project of Johnston\, RI\, has offered to provide training for our group on Autism. The program will explain autism and neurodiversity. In addition\, it will focus on how we\, as Santa\, Mrs. Claus and elves\, can interact with those with autism to provide a comfortable and enjoyable visit for all. \nThis training will provide participants with up-to-date information on the neurodevelopmental characteristics of autism. This workshop is appropriate for those who are new to autism\, as well as for those with decades of experience. Topics are broken down into the following categories: diagnostic criteria\, coexisting medical conditions\, social communication\, sensory processing\, and cognition. Participants will leave this workshop with a deeper understanding of the unique influence of neurodevelopment on each autistic individual. This training celebrates autistic people while discussing the unique characteristics that require a supportive and empathetic environment. \nThe Zoom training will be held Thursday\, November 14. The presentation runs from 7:00 – 8:30 pm with time for question until 9:00 pm. \nThe event is only open to Santa\, Mrs. Claus and other Christmas performers. Please RSVP if you plan to attend. The meeting link will be provided in the confirmation email as well. \nJoin Zoom Meeting \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/84038277607 \nMeeting ID: 840 3827 7607 \nThe presentation will be recorded and available to NESS members. \nFrom its website: The Autism Project is a unique collaboration of parents\, professionals and community members that has existed since 1997. We provide quality support\, training\, and programming that is accessible to all for children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)\, their families\, and those who work with them. \nWe work to support individuals with ASD\, other developmental disabilities\, and communication\, social-emotional\, and regulation challenges – in our home state of Rhode Island and beyond.
URL:https://newenglandsantasociety.org/event/understanding-autism-for-the-claus-community-zoom/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dan Greenleaf":MAILTO:santa@imsanta.org
LOCATION:https://newenglandsantasociety.org/event/understanding-autism-for-the-claus-community-zoom/
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SUMMARY:RED ONE Movie Pre-Release Showing
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, November 10 (1:00 – 7:30 pm)\nRED ONE Movie Pre-Release Showing\nBlackstone Valley 14: Cinema de Lux\n70 Worcester-Providence Turnpike\, Millbury\, MA\nWhen a villain kidnaps Santa Claus from the North Pole\, an E.L.F. (Extremely Large and Formidable) operative joins forces with the world’s most accomplished tracker to find him and save Christmas.\nRED ONE opens in theaters on November 15. But we are gathering for an early release sneak peak of what promises to be the hotest new Christmas movie of the year. The screening is at 4:00 pm. Folks who are coming just for the screening should arrive around 3:30 to pick up your tickets. \nPrior to the the showing\, those who want to can gather for some pre-show holiday movie trivia and discussion at Ravioli’s\, 45 River Street\, Millbury\, MA. Folks can order lunch or refreshments off the menu. Everyone is responsible for their own bills. Festivities begin at 1:00 pm. \nFollowing the showing\, we will have a short discussion of what we thought of the film and how we might respond to children’s inquiries about the film. \nThe only cost is admission to the movie of $20. Reserve your tickets by November 8 here for the discounted price. \nEveryone is encouraged to come in full holiday garb or casual Claus for the film and the pre-show gathering. Here’s a chance to show our full colors as a group. \nThe screening is open to the public so there will be others beside us present. \nWatch the Extended Trailer for RED ONE on youtube.com /watch?v=qabV2DQoVVA \n 
URL:https://newenglandsantasociety.org/event/red-one-movie-pre-release-showing/
LOCATION:Blackstone Valley 14: Cinema de Lux\, 70 Worcester-Providence Turnpike\, Millbury\, MA\, 01527\, United States
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