Monster Jam!!!

The Magical Mystery group started the days adventure at the Mamaroneck train station. We took two trains to our final destination in Bridgeport, CT. After arriving we took the short walk to Webster Bank Arena and with our Pit Passes in hand we walked right into the mud covered grounds where everyone had a chance to meet the Monster Truck drivers, get pictures and autographs. 

Later we ate lunch and got ready for the main event. Some even choose to get souvenirs of their favorite Monster Jam Trucks to help cheer on drivers while preforming all their cool tricks. We were anxiously waiting in our seats when the clock started to count down the official start of Monster Jam on the screen in front of us. Soon all the trucks came out and gave all of us an amazing show.

Everyone seemed to leave the arena with smiles on their faces. We walked back to the Bridgeport train station and settled down with some hot chocolate and a snack as we waited for our train to take us back home. It was another fun and exciting day on the Magical Mystery Tour.

Magical Mystery NYC Trip

To start our wintry adventure in NYC on January 26th the Magical Mystery group met at the Mamaroneck Train Station. We traveled to Grand Central Terminal and visited the New York Transit Museum where they had a really neat Holiday Train Show display set up and we enjoyed taking in all the sights.

Next we walked down the street to TGIF Fridays where we had a great lunch before we hopped on the subway to the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian. There was so much to look at and some really interesting displays.

On our way back we stopped on wall street to take a picture with the Charging Bull. Once we arrived back to Grand Central we grabbed a snack and got on the train back home. Despite the cold weather we all really had a wonderful day.

Bridgeport Hockey Trip

BRRRRRRRR!!! Was the general consensus of Sunday afternoon to all of those in attendance of South East Consortium’s Magical Mystery Tour.

The gang embarked from a chilly Mamaroneck train station in the morning arriving in Bridgeport Connecticut just in time for a delicious brunch at Barnum House on Broad Street. The group settled down with scrumptious food and delightful conversation. We could have carried on there the rest of the day but we had to leave the cozy confines of Barnum House for the main event of the afternoon; The Bridgeport Sound Tigers hockey games.

With spirits warmed and the excitement level high the group bundled up and made the five minute walk to the Webster Bank Arena. The roar of the crowd could already be heard as we approached the rink. The Tigers were facing off against the St. Johns Ice Caps. It was sure to be a great game on the ice!

Tigers got on the board first at 7:00 of game play, the aftermath of a frantic scrum in the crease. The home team scored again at the 2:24 mark of the second period. They were owning the ice but not for long. The Ice Caps answered back scoring two goals before the end of the second period.

Slap shots weren’t the only hits made on the ice in the second period. Halfway through the second period a fist fight broke out between two players amidst a play. This pacifist never condones fisticuffs but the tussle did get the crowd on their feet and the blood pumping.

Unfortunately the rough and tumble Tigers could not hold out to grab a W on Sunday. The Tigers fell to the Ice Caps 4-3. Even with the defeat of the home team and the prospect of a frigid walk back to the train station the gang had a fantastic time witnessing the face paced excitement on the ice.

Additionally we did not walk away empty handed. Will Byrnes and Laura Howey were both able to snag t-shirts (mid flight) ejected from the t-shirt cannon after the first period. Lucky ducks!

Metro North carried us home peacefully as we all recounted the events of the day. Even with the howling wind and the dropping temperatures every last one us had a smile on our faces, warming our hearts and all of those around us.

Magical Mystery Celebrates Halloween Early!

On Sunday October 27th the Magical Mystery group attended the The Miracle League of Westchester's "Very Special Halloween" event and had a blast! We were able to go trick or treating around all the different tables, play games, and were entertained by a guy on stilts! 

After fulling up our bags with lots of candy and treats we headed over to the craft area and got our picture taken, explored some Halloween setups and did a few special crafts. Next we ate some lunch outside and enjoyed all that Autumn has to offer such as the crisp air and the and the colorful trees. 

With full bellies we were ready to take a ride on the tractor hayride. The DJ was playing music as we rode all around the field. Next we went to the pumpkin patch and each picked a pumpkin that we later were able to decorate. Everyone has such a good time on this perfect Fall day!

After a delightful afternoon we ended our day with a movie at a local movie theater. Another successful Magical Mystery adventure.  

Apple Picking at Weeds Orchard

It was a perfect Fall day, the sun was shining bright and there was a crispness in the air. The Magical Mystery group took a trip to Weeds Orchard in Marlboro New York. When we arrived we received our bags for apple picking and wagons for transporting the bounty of our labor.

First we had a delicious BBQ chicken dinner along with some corn on the cobb, corn bread and baked beans. Then we started our journey through the rows and rows of apple trees. There was such great variety to choose from, Fuji, Golden Delicious, Honey Crip and so on. We picked the apples of our choosing and filled up the bags that we later got to take home with us.

Next we walked through the juicy Concord grapes and got to taste both red and white varieties on our way to the tractor ride. The tractor took us on a grand tour of the grounds, the rolling hills was quite the vision for all of us on the ride. Finally we walked through the pumpkin patch and made our way to the picnic tables where we ended our day with a snack of homemade cinnamon and pumpkin bread. Everyone had such a great time!

Sunday Funday In Central Park

Magical Mystery spent a beautiful Sunday in Central Park. We got to tour the park and see all the newly blossoming flowers. Spring is finally here! We got to see the famous boathouse and watch all the people in the row boats. Magical Mystery enjoyed some ice cream ice and got to watch all the dogs, people and kids play in the park. We got to see the NY Public Library and also got to have lunch across from Bryant Park. What a Sunday!

The Rangers Win!

What a nail bitter! South East went to see the New York Rangers play the Winnipeg Jets. Madison Square Garden was rocking with the sound of screaming fans. In the first 10 seconds of the game the Rangers scored. We knew it was going to be a good game. We munched on yummy food while we watched NY Rangers hit puck after puck into the net. Our NY Rangers took home a win!

Monster Jam

On March 10^th, Magical Mystery ventured into the world of monster trucks. The morning started with a train ride to Bridgeport CT. When we arrived the smell of exhaust got everyone excited for the show. Once inside, the group got the chance to meet all the drivers and take tons of pictures. Everyone got to walk on the mud the trucks would soon be driving on. The show was great! The trucks raced and did really cool tricks. Everyone had a great time!