Once again, it’s almost time for our annual Christmas Meet in Dahlonega, when we meet for a...
Once again, it’s almost time for our annual Christmas Meet in Dahlonega, when we meet for a fun-filled weekend to celebrate our friendship and our love for our amazing Hudsons.
We’ve decided to make a few changes in the order of activities for the weekend. Briefly, our schedule includes:
Friday: 6 p.m. Dinner at The Smith House restaurant.
Saturday: Noon. Christmas Parade.
11 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. Tea Party at a downtown location.
Evening (time will be announced) Christmas Party/Social Hour and Dinner at the Upchurch residence.
Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Gather for breakfast at Public House Kitchen, then say our farewells.
Detailed Schedule of Events
Friday: 6:00 p.m. Dinner at The Smith House, 84 S. Chestatee St, Dahlonega, GA 30533.
Cost: $26.95 per person. Free parking.
PLEASE, YOU MUST let me know ASAP if you are attending so I can make reservations for our group.
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The Holly Theatre is performing “The 1940s Radio Christmas Carol” this year at 7:30 pm on December 12. There are still a few seats available for that night. We are not organizing a group, so if you wish to attend, I strongly encourage you to purchase your seats ASAP. (706)530-5162.
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After dinner, some people may want to return to the hotel to settle in. Others might want to walk around the square and maybe even take a carriage ride. The Dahlonega Public Square at Christmas time is lively and almost magical - something to experience! There are coffee shops and other places to just sit and absorb the Christmas feeling.
Saturday: Enjoy the Christmas festivities on the Public Square, and/or kick tires. The Christmas Parade will be at 12:00 noon. Please let Becky know ASAP if you plan to drive your Hudson in the parade and provide details of the car!
Tea Party - at a downtown location.
At EITHER 11:00 a.m. OR 1:30 p.m. Cost: $49.99 per person.
Please let Becky know ASAP if you will be attending, and at which time!
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Saturday evening (time to be announced) will be our Christmas Party at the Upchurches, 107 Granite Bluff, Dahlonega, GA 30533.
We will have a Social Hour, followed by dinner and a gift exchange.
We suggest gifts might fall within the $15-20 range. Participate as individual or couple. Each person/couple who brings a gift will leave with a gift.
The dinner will be catered, so please do not bring additional food.
Please let Becky know ASAP if you will be attending!
Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Meet at Public House, 1108 N Grove St, Dahlonega, GA 30533 for breakfast before you head home.
DON’T FORGET TO:
Make your hotel reservations as soon as you can. We have made arrangements as follows:
Comfort Inn & Suites. 835 S. Chestatee St, Dahlonega, GA 30533. (706) 867-7777. Nights of 12/12 and 12/13. $169/night for King or Double Queen. Breakfast included. Mention :“HET Dixie Chapter car club.” Important to call hotel direct number above, NOT any other reservation number.
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before scheduled arrival.
RESERVATION MUST BE MADE BY NOVEMBER 12-AFTER THAT NO DISCOUNT WILL BE GIVEN!
AND NOW, EMAIL , TEXT OR CALL BECKY UPCHURCH
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if you plan to:
1. Come to The Smith House on Friday night for dinner.
2. Drive a Hudson in the Parade on Saturday -and provide details of the car.
3. Attend the Tea Party on Saturday -and at which time?
4. Come to the Christmas Party/Dinner on Saturday night.
The meet will be held at the Clubhouse, Rancho Caballero Mobile Home Park, 15181 Van Buren Blvd....
The meet will be held at the Clubhouse, Rancho Caballero Mobile Home Park, 15181 Van Buren Blvd. Riverside, CA 92504. If you would like to donate a raffle prize, please bring it to the party.
Come enjoy the Christmas Season with your Hudson family. Plenty of parking for your Hudsons, lots of food, music, and pool tables for some friendly competition. This year we will be doing a potluck lunch. The club will be providing your choice of Prime Rib or Ham, mashed potatoes and soda or coffee. Club will provide the tableware.
Bring a Dish to Share:
Last name begins with A-L – bring side dish or salad
Last name begins with M-Z – bring a desert
Please RSVP by December 8th to: Kelly Smith 909-877-3677 . Please let her know what you will bring and the number in your party attending.
Board Meeting for December after we eat.
Price of buffet per person is $21.95 per adult, $5.75 (ages 3-6) $10.75 (ages 7-11). The prices do...
Price of buffet per person is $21.95 per adult, $5.75 (ages 3-6) $10.75 (ages 7-11). The prices do not include sales tax or gratuity of 17%. Chances “R” needs a final count of guests by January 7. The guaranteed number of guests will be the amount the club will be billed for.
RSVP to Ramona Dittrich by email:
No gift exchange, just food, fun and fellowship. You are welcome to bring a guest.
Larry and Sue Kennedy will host a joint Winter Meet with the Indy Chapter of the Studebaker...
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John and Lorrie Pontius will host their Annual Hudson Meet on Sunday, May 3, 2026 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. It will be held at the National Automotive & Truck Museum, 1000 Gordon M. Buehrig Place, Auburn, IN 46706. The registration fee will be the group rate into the museum, $7 per adult. Meat and drinks provided, bring your favorite dish for a pot-luck lunch. Lunch will be served at noon. If you are arriving in Auburn on Saturday, John and Lorrie Pontius will host a cook out on Saturday evening, but please RSVP for the cook out. For more information call John Pontius @ (260) 925-1400 work or (260) 927-8427 home
The Southern Indiana/Kentucky Chapter 52nd Annual Meet will be held at Rick and Susan Crawley’s home,...
The Southern Indiana/Kentucky Chapter 52nd Annual Meet will be held at Rick and Susan Crawley’s home, 6062 Logansport Road (old 24), Logansport, IN, Sunday, August 16, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. This meet will be held outdoors. Bring a dish to share, your Hudson or other collector car and lawn chairs. The Crawleys will provide the meat and drinks. Lunch will be served at noon Eastern time. They will display all of their collector cars. We will have our annual election of Officers and a business meeting. Crawley’s home is located 3 miles east of Logansport on old 24 (now Logansport Road), 8 miles west of Peru. There is a big yard, plenty of parking, shade and trailer parking. There are inexpensive hotels in the area. If you arrive on Saturday evening, plan on meeting at Rick and Susan’s by 6:00 PM for a Saturday evening meal. For more info call: Rick Home (574) 722-6413, Work (574) 753-5720 or (574) 721-6060 cell.