Upcoming Meeting(s): December 9th, VFW, Coon Rapids, 7:00 pm January 13th, VFW, Coon Rapids, 7:00 pm

 

Upcoming Event(s): December 1st, Metro Chapter Meet and Eat, Welch’s Big 10, Arden Hills, 4:00-8:00 pm January 5th, Metro Chapter Meet and Eat, Welch’s Big 10, Arden Hills, 4:00-8:00 pm January 18th, Metro Brunch Buffet, Route 47, 8:00 am - Noon March 14th, Metro St Patty's Warm Up, Route 47, details to come

 

As the days get shorter and the weather gets colder it's time for most of us to tuck our rides away for a cold winter nap. As much as it pains to put the bikes away, we know we finished this riding season strong.

 

It was all treats and no tricks for Metro Chapter as we joined up with East Central for the second year in a row to ride in the Halloween parade in Anoka! With ten bikes, a Dial-A-Ride Trailer with our A.B.A.T.E. King and Queen, and a handful of walkers and Young Riders we showed up in force to walk and ride in one of the biggest Halloween parades in the Halloween Capitol of the World. Six chapters showed up to represent A.B.A.T.E. from all over! Some people may think that being in the parade was the highlight, but I am thankful for all the time we had setting up. Watching everyone come together and then being able to spend the morning just catching up with a hot coffee while costume watching was the highlight of my day. And when our turn came to turn onto Main Street the kids watching were all excited to see and hear the bikes! The excitement of being able to rev your engine for an eager kid definitely beat out the fatigue from all the clutch work. If you have ever excelled at doing the slow race in a bike game, riding in a parade is definitely for you!

 

On November 4th Metro Chapter had our first ever Meet and Eat at Welch's Big 10 Tavern in Arden Hills. We had a huge turnout for our broasted chicken buffet! The restaurant was spectacular in keeping the food hot and fresh even with only one cook in the kitchen! If you were unable to make it to our opening night, we would love to have you come out soon. I cannot remember the last time I laughed so hard with amazing members from other chapters that I don't get to see often. The servers were amazing, the food was delicious, and this is the most exciting part… the buffet will be rotating! Our December buffet will be a spaghetti buffet and I for one am super excited. January will be something new and exciting as well. This venue has bent over backwards to welcome us and has even signed up for the 2026 passport book! Be sure to keep your eyes open on the Metro page to get sneak previews of the upcoming buffet offering!

 

The Chapter Incentive challenge found its way to the Metro meeting this last month! We had three current members sign up guests and earn their patch!

 

Congratulations to Jameson Lemke, Brian Ladoux, and Shannon Bros on bringing new members into A.B.A.T.E. And a huge A.B.A.T.E. welcome to our new members that have signed up recently either at our meeting or elsewhere. This chapter wouldn't be the same without all of you.

 

The cold weather may be just getting started, but we are already thinking ahead to our winter warm up! Keep your calendars open for March 14th!

 

Details to come soon so keep your eye on our Facebook page, this is one event you won't want to miss.

 

Until next time, stay warm and we will see you soon!