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# New York Early Bird Thunderbird Club

Celebrating the Little Bird 55-57 & 2002-2005

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- [New York Early Bird](https://newyorkearlybird.com/new-york-early-bird-club/) - The New York Early Bird Club is a non-profit organization designed to bring together owners and/or enthusiasts of the Ford Thunderbird for the years 1955 through 2005. We enjoy socializing and exchanging information helpful in the preservation and restoration of our Classic Thunderbirds. Many find the Club a resource for locating and obtaining Thunderbird parts.

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- [Home](https://newyorkearlybird.com/) - New York Early Bird Club is for 1955 1956 1957 Thunderbirds. The NY Early Bird Club also welcomes all generation Thunderbirds
- [Summer Picnic](https://newyorkearlybird.com/summer-picnic/) - New York Early Bird Club Picnic Saturday July 20, 2024 “Rain or Shine” Hosted By: Dave & Nancy Uber Place: 242 Lapp Road Clifton Park, NY 12065 Directions: Exit 8A west left at 1st light (Lapp Rd) 242 is 3/10th mile on right Time: 2:00 PM - Munchies and games (Bocce, Ladder Golf, Dominoes, Rollers, Board
- [Club Events](https://newyorkearlybird.com/club-events/) - The following Calendar of Events 2024 – with plenty of room for more! Breakfast is the last Saturday of the month Every Tuesday June through August - PJs starting at 4PM (weather permitting) Saturday June 15, 2024 (Rain Date June 16) Click to View PDF for Details Summer Picnic - at the Uber's (TBD) Ongoing--Any
- [T Bird Appreciation Day](https://newyorkearlybird.com/t-bird-appreciation-day/) - Spring Meeting & Dust Off When: Saturday May 18, 2024 (Rain date Sunday 5/19) Time: 1pm-2pm Burgers/Dogs on the Grill at John & Darcy’s House Address: 1527 Berne Altamont Road, Altamont, NY 12009 Please bring a side dish, chips or a dessert to share Meeting: 2pm-3pm Agenda: President’s Report Treasurer’s Report Secretary’s Report CTCI
- [2022 Fall Meeting](https://newyorkearlybird.com/2022-fall-meeting/) - New York Early Bird Club, Inc. Fall Meeting & Leaf Peeping When: Sunday November 6, 2022 Time: 1-2pm Drinks, Snacks & Conversations Meeting: 2-3pm Meeting Where: at John & Darcy’s House & T-bird sanctuary: 1527 Berne Altamont Road, Altamont, NY 12009 Agenda: President’s Report Treasurer’s Report Secretary’s Report CTCI National News Eating: 3:00pm Plan to
- [Ice Cream Run June 11, 2022](https://newyorkearlybird.com/ice-cream-run-june-11-2022/) - New York Early Bird Club Ice Cream Run When: Saturday June 11, 2022 (Rain Date June 12) Where: Guptill’s Coney Express 1085 New Loudon Rd. (Rte. 9) Cohoes, NY 12047 Time: 2:00 P.M. We’ll meet at Guptill’s for our own private car show with our rainbow of T-Birds! Come catch up with fellow members and enjoy
- [May 21 Upstate & EB Event](https://newyorkearlybird.com/may-21-upstate-eb-event/) - Upstate NY TBird Club Itinerary for 5/21: 10 AM: Check in at the Erie Canal Boat Cruise. $ 23.00 pp for 90 minutes. 800 Mohawk St. Herkimer NY 13350. Buffet Luncheon at the Waterfront Grill/Shopping at Gems along the Mohawk. Herkimer House Historic Site: $3 pp for a 40 minute tour. This is the 18th
- [TBird Tuesday at PJ’S BBQ](https://newyorkearlybird.com/tbird-tuesday-at-pjs-bbq/) - TBird Tuesday at PJ’S BAR-B-QSA is coming up 5/3/2022. Starting time is 5pm. Raffle drawings are at 7pm. They are located off Rte. 9 just south of Saratoga Springs. Their actual address for those who haven’t been there (and will be using GPS) is: 1 Kaydeross Ave, West, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Weather permitting, it’s a
- [Fall Cruise to Cars](https://newyorkearlybird.com/fall-cruise-to-cars/) - What: Drive to view the Wanamaker Car Collection in Cherry Valley at the Belvedere Lake Resort with lunch at the Otesaga to follow. When: Sunday October 3, 2021 Time: 8:00 A.M. Where: Meet at the home of Bob & Mary Anne Pollack 172 Ashdown Rd., Ballston Lake, NY 12019 We will be traveling out
- [Lanzi's at the Lake](https://newyorkearlybird.com/lanzis-at-the-lake/) - Cruise To Lanzi’s WHEN: Saturday, August 21, 2021 (Rain date Aug.22) TIME: 1:30 P.M. WHERE: Meet at the Pollack residence: 172 Ashdown Rd. Ballston Lake, NY 12019 We’ll cruise the backroads to our first stop, the York residence on Hermance Rd. where light appetizers will be served (BYO liquid refreshments) and you can enjoy the beautiful flower
- [Dust Off](https://newyorkearlybird.com/dust-off/) - Celebrate Thunderbird Appreciation Day! Spring Dust Off, Chapter Meeting and Dinner at Maple Inn on the Lake (Formally The Hofbrau – and still featuring fine German & American Dining) Saturday May 15th (Rain date Sunday) Come enjoy a scenic cruise through the hill towns Starting point: The Knapp’s House and T-Bird Sanctuary 1527 Berne Altamont
- [Thunderbird Day 2019](https://newyorkearlybird.com/thunderbird-day/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ inner_width=”auto” inner_max_width=”1080px”][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ custom_padding__hover=”|||” custom_padding=”|||”][et_pb_gallery _builder_version=”3.21″ gallery_ids=”786,787,788,789″ hover_overlay_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.9)” show_title_and_caption=”off” show_pagination=”off” /][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.2″ text_orientation=”left”]2019 Thunderbird Day Celebration Chapter #57 celebrated the annual Thunderbird Appreciation Day with a cruise out on Sat June 8th (it rained every weekend in May – so our first dry Saturday became our play date! The Thunderbirds assembled at club
- [CTCI Free Test Drive](https://newyorkearlybird.com/ctci-free-test-drive/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.5.3″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ custom_padding__hover=”|||” custom_padding=”|||”][et_pb_post_title _builder_version=”4.5.3″ meta=”off” featured_image=”off” text_shadow_horizontal_length=”text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” text_shadow_vertical_length=”text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” text_shadow_blur_strength=”text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” title_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”title_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ title_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” title_text_shadow_vertical_length=”title_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ title_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” title_text_shadow_blur_strength=”title_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ title_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” meta_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”meta_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ meta_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” meta_text_shadow_vertical_length=”meta_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ meta_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” meta_text_shadow_blur_strength=”meta_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ meta_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” box_shadow_horizontal_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_vertical_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_blur_tablet=”40px” box_shadow_spread_tablet=”0px” vertical_offset_tablet=”0″ horizontal_offset_tablet=”0″ z_index_tablet=”0″ /][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ custom_padding__hover=”|||” custom_padding=”|||”][et_pb_image _builder_version=”4.5.6″ src=”https://newyorkearlybird.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/ctci_logo.png” url=”https://www.ctci.org/” url_new_window=”on” box_shadow_horizontal_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_vertical_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_blur_tablet=”40px”
- [CTCI Test Drive](https://newyorkearlybird.com/ctci-test-drive/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.5.3″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.5.3″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.5.3″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″][et_pb_post_title _builder_version=”4.5.3″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.5.3″ _module_preset=”default” column_structure=”1_2,1_2″][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.5.3″ _module_preset=”default” type=”1_2″][et_pb_image _builder_version=”4.5.3″ _module_preset=”default” title_text=”ctci_logo” src=”https://newyorkearlybird.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/ctci_logo.png” hover_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.5.3″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″]CTCI is happy to announce a Free Test Dive offer for the balance of the 2020 calendar year. With more of us sticking close to home, this is a great
- [Contact US](https://newyorkearlybird.com/contact-us/) - Club Mailing Address: NEW YORK EARLY BIRD CLUB C/O Kathy Gibson, President 14 Lighthouse Drive Waterford, NY 12188 Email: kgibson2@nycap.rr.com Phone: 518-383-0947 Cell Phone: 518-860-9847
- [Fall Meeting](https://newyorkearlybird.com/fall-meeting/) - New York Early Bird Club, Inc. Fall Meeting 2020 (AKA the Covid Era Dust Off) Date: Sunday November 7, 2020 Time: 2:00 P.M. Location: Darcy & John Knapp’s Home 1527 Berne Altamont Road. Altamont, NY 12009 Agenda: President’s Report Treasurer’s Report Secretary’s Report CTCI/National News Correspondence Old Business/New Business Holiday Party Election of Officers Italian
- [2018 CTCI International Convention](https://newyorkearlybird.com/2018-ctci-international-convention/) - If you haven't yet, please mark your calendar and make your plans to attend the 2018 CTCI International Convention "Thunder 'n Lightnin' in the Smokies" August 15-19 in KNOXVILLE TENNESSEE at the Knoxville Convention Center. Please see the EarlyBird for info on attractions in Knoxville and in the surrounding areas. You need to get your
- [Fall Foliage Cruise 10/15](https://newyorkearlybird.com/fall-foliage-cruise-2017/) - Date: Sunday October 15, 2017 Event: Scenic cruise around Sacandaga Lake to dinner at Lanzi’s Fall Foliage Ride Recap: After rescheduling this event from the previous week, we were delighted that Sunday, October 15th dawned sunny and warm. Around 1:30 Jeff and Barbara Emptage in their Flame Red ‘57, and Kathleen Gibson and Tom Willetts
- [The Great Escape 2017](https://newyorkearlybird.com/the-great-escape-2017/) - The Great Escape Saturday September 16, 2017 You will receive a food voucher for $10 from the park (not sure if pp or p/car). Date: Saturday September 16, 2017 (rain date Saturday 9/23) Event: Car Display at The Great Escape theme park, Lake George, NY Details: For displaying our cars from 12:00 Noon to 5:00 P.M., each car will receive free admission
- [Iris](https://newyorkearlybird.com/iris/)
- [TBirds and Trains June 11th Outing](https://newyorkearlybird.com/tbirds-and-trains-june-10th-outing/) - What: Ride to North Adams, MA for a ride on the Hoosac Valley Express When: Sunday June 11, 2017 On June 11, 2017 five couples gathered at the Cracker Barrel restaurant in East Greenbush for the “TBirds and Trains” event. Red , yellow, blue and black TBirds drove off to North Adams, Mass.
- [Spring Dust Off May 21st](https://newyorkearlybird.com/spring-dust-off-may-21st/) - Celebrate the Thunderbird Day! Our Dust-Off started in Altamont at John & Darcy Knapp's and proceeded on a scenic journey around Warner Lake & Thompson Lake. Everyone had a road rally list of questions to find answer for along the way, and fun "did you find" landmarks and pesky critters to spot! We then headed
- [2017 Car Shows](https://newyorkearlybird.com/2017-car-shows/)
- [Spring Meeting 2017](https://newyorkearlybird.com/spring-meeting-2017/) - New York Early Bird Club, Inc. Date: Saturday April 8, 2017 Time: 1pm-2pm Social Hour 2pm Dinner/Lunch (separate checks) Location: Salty’s 215 Guideboard Rd, Clifton Park, NY 12065 Agenda: President’s Report Treasurer’s Report Secretary’s Report CTCI/National News Correspondence Old Business/New Business Spring/Summer Club Activities Car Shows/ Flea Markets/Special Events Full menu available Separate checks
- [2017 Regional Convention](https://newyorkearlybird.com/2017-regional-convention/)
- [Sept 17 at the Great Escape](https://newyorkearlybird.com/sept-great-escape/) - Date: Saturday September 17, 2016 (rain date Sunday 9/18) Event: Car Display at The Great Escape theme park, Lake George, NY Details: For displaying our cars from 12:00 Noon to 5:00 P.M., each car will receive free admission to the park for two. Rain date is Sunday the 18th. Cars can be left unattended by
- [June 11TH New England Air Museum](https://newyorkearlybird.com/june-new-england-air-museum/) - The trip to the NE Air Museum is June 11 and if you are interested and haven’t yet signed up please let me know during the next 7 days. The first meeting place is the park and ride lot at Exit 8 on the Northway. We will leave at 9:30 and proceed to the next
- [May 15 Cruize to Brews](https://newyorkearlybird.com/may-15-cruize-to-brews/) - Time To Cruise To Booze, Brews & Food (Cocktails are optional) Date: Sunday May 15, 2016 Event: Scenic cruise to Middleburgh to visit 1857 Distillery & Farm Stand, then the Green Wolf Brewery ending with Dinner at Justine’s in Cobleskill Where To Meet: At John & Darcy’s House, 1527 Berne Altamont Road, Altamont When
- [July 30TH Saratoga Horse Farm Tour](https://newyorkearlybird.com/july-30th-saratoga-horse-farm-tour/) - Al & Gloria Ciejka
- [Spring Meeting 2016](https://newyorkearlybird.com/spring-meeting-2016/) - New York Early Bird Club, Inc. Spring Meeting 2016 Date: Sunday April 3, 2016 Time: 1pm-4pm Location: Salty’s 215 Guideboard Rd, Clifton Park, NY 12065 Agenda: President’s Report Treasurer’s Report Secretary’s Report CTCI/National News Correspondence Old Business/New Business Spring/Summer Club Activities Car Shows/ Flea Markets/Special Events Full menu available Separate checks with 20% gratuity Menu
- [Cruise-In At Saratoga Auto Museum](https://newyorkearlybird.com/cruise-in-at-saratoga-auto-museum/) - On July 18, 2015 The New York Early Bird Club joined with the Upstate NY Thunderbird Club for a display of our cars in Saratoga at the Auto Museum. We were led by our President, Lad McKenzie and his wife Linda. Attendees were Jeff Emptage, President Emeritus, Kathy Gibson, Vice President and Tom Willetts, Bob
- [Make A Wish August Cruise In](https://newyorkearlybird.com/make-a-wish-august-cruise-in/) - Saturday, August 15th at Butler Park , Averill Park , NY Bobbie Arsenault Memorial Event Share The Power Of A Wish SCHEDULE of DAYS EVENTS Saturday, August 15th Click this link for more info & registration http://bobbiearsenaultmemorialevent.webs.com/schedule-of-events Poker Run: 9 am - 5 pm Car Show: 11 am - 4 pm Live Music: ALL Day
- [Lanzi’s 2015 Rally](https://newyorkearlybird.com/lanzis-2015-rally/) - June 13th surprised everyone when it dawned clear and sunny. The rain had passed the night before and seven colorful TBirds arrived at the starting point for the run to one of the Club’s favorite eating places. Frank and Jean Hardick in their sleek Gunmetal Grey ’57, Al and Gloria Ciejka in their dazzling Goldenglow
- [Maple at the Lake Cruise Out](https://newyorkearlybird.com/maple-at-the-lake-cruise-out/) - It had been another long, cold winter in the northeast and the members of the New York Early Birds were more than ready to breakout their cars for the first event of 2015. The 9th of May was sunny and warm as seven Birds gathered at noon at the home of event Chairs John and
- [Spring Meeting Minutes 2015](https://newyorkearlybird.com/spring-meeting-minutes-2015/) - April 18, 2015 Officers Present: Lad McKenzie, President, Kathy Gibson, Vice President, Bob Pollack, Treasurer, Darcy Knapp, Secretary. Our hosts were Bob & Mary Anne Pollack. President’s Report- Lad McKenzie called the meeting to order at 2 PM at the home of Bob & Mary Anne Pollack. Lad McKenzie expressed thanks to Bob &
- [Fall Meeting 2014](https://newyorkearlybird.com/fall-meeting-2014/) - Fall Meeting 2014 Meeting Minutes November 3, 2014 Officers Present: Jeff Emptage, President; Dave Uber, Vice President; Bob Pollack, Treasurer; Darcy Knapp, Secretary. Also present: Barbara Emptage, Dave and Nancy Uber, Lad and Linda McKenzie, Kathleen Gibson and Tom Willetts, Al and Gloria Ciejka, Karl & Barbara Markussen , John and Darcy Knapp, Frank
- [Holiday Party](https://newyorkearlybird.com/holiday-party/) - Christmas Luncheon SUNDAY DECEMBER 1, 2013 Salty's Pub & Bistro 215A Guideboard Road Clifton Park, New York 12065 MENU Meals Include: Caesar Salad, Rolls and Warm Apple Crisp for dessert “Mom’s” Pot Roast Top Sirloin of Beef Braised with Onions, Celery and Carrots Served with Smashed Potatoes Chicken Marsala Breast of Chicken Sautéed with Mushroom in
- [Cruise to Food - Howe's Cave June 14, 2014](https://newyorkearlybird.com/cruise-to-food-howes-cave-june-14-2014/)
- [New York Early Bird Club](https://newyorkearlybird.com/new-york-early-bird-club/) - The New York Early Bird Club is a non-profit organization designed to bring together owners and/or enthusiasts of the Ford Thunderbird for the years 1955 through 2005. We enjoy socializing and exchanging information helpful in the preservation and restoration of our Classic Thunderbirds. Many find the Club a resource for locating and obtaining Thunderbird parts.
- [Join the Club](https://newyorkearlybird.com/join-the-club/) - Download member application
- [Calendar of Events](https://newyorkearlybird.com/calendar-of-events/) - [my_calendar]
- [2003 Regional Event](https://newyorkearlybird.com/2003-regional-event/)

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