20th Anniversary Meal

Join us for the South Shore Dining Out Meetup Group's (SSDOMG's) 20th Anniversary Lunch Meal! All members of the SSDOMG and their adult guests are welcome to attend!

Maria's Trattoria offers an extensive menu designed to satisfy a wide variety of tastes and dining preferences. Whether you're in the mood for classic Italian specialties, fresh seafood, steak, chicken, veal, lamb, hearty pasta dishes, crisp salads, or vegetarian selections, you'll find plenty of delicious options to choose from. The restaurant is also happy to accommodate many dietary needs whenever possible—simply let your server know of any food allergies or special requests.

Whether you are a longtime member or joining us for one of your first SSDOMG events, Maria's welcoming atmosphere and diverse menu provide the perfect setting to celebrate 20 years of South Shore Dining & Friendship together.

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20th Anniversary Meal
Saturday, September 12th @ 12:30-2:30pm
Maria's Trattoria
240 Quincy Ave
Braintree, MA
P ~ 781-843-3730
W ~ https://mariastrattoria.com/

Meeting Place: By the front door. Please wait for Event Host/Organizer to be seated. If you arrive after we are seated please check-in at the Host stand and then head on over to our table(s).

Event Host(s)/Organizer(s): Angela :) / Reservation in my name.
Min/Max: Minimum of 8 total, including 6 members at least 5 days and 72 hours prior. Max of 35 (yes, nearly 3 dozen people).
Guests: Up to 2 adults per member.

Event Fee: $2pp / 2026 Annual Members ~ Free / $$6 to become an Annual Member. / Each 2026 Annual Member can bring one Guest for no Event Fee.. // This is collected when we are paying the bill.

RSVP Deadline Please finalize your RSVP by 6:30pm on Friday 9/11 (Eighteen (18) hours prior as the restaurant will set-up the night before.) Any changes by 10am on Saturday only if necessary. (Note: If your plans change please update your RSVP regardless of the time so we can adjust accordingly w/ the restaurant. Any changes after the final RSVP time will be considered a No-Show.) Please arrive by 12:45pm to help ensure everyone's orders are placed altogether.

Directions Overview: Located on Route 53 Southbound in Braintree, ~ 1 mile north of Weymouth Landing

Parking: Free parking. The lot is small but you can use neighboring lots. Carpooling is a great idea.

~~~Please bring Cash Only!!! We are a cash-only group. We appreciate your consideration of bringing small bills (5,10s, 20s) to pay your share of the bill and your Event/Annual Fee. (If you happen to forget, please plan to buy a GC to cover your entire order plus the Event Fee.) .~~~

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**Health Guidelines**

SSDOMG requests you not attend an event if/when:
You have been sick in the last five (5) days and have not yet ben symptom-free for at least 24, if not 36, hours.

Please keep the health and safety of the attendees, employees, and our families in mind.

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A few notes:
>Unless we only have 10-16 attendees, we will be in the upstairs function room. It's all stairs, no elevator.
>Please arrive by 12:45pm. We will begin placing our orders shortly after this time and it will save us chaos and confusion.
>All members are welcome to bring up to 2 guests, age 21+. All 2026 Annual Members can bring a guest for no Event Fee. You can become an Annual Member at today's event for $6.
>Combined 2026 and 2027 Annual Memberships are available for $15 at this event only. This is $1 off for pre-paying for the balance of 2026 and all of 2027. There is no discount for either separately.
>Cash Only for the bill and fees. The only exception is if you have a gift card for the restaurant which you will need to inform me prior to receiving the bill as we will need to have it checked by the restaurant.

Please post any questions on the event page in the comments section. I always check there first and will answer all questions there.

Looking forward to celebrating 20 years of South Shore Dining & Friendship together with you!!