Harriman Hikers Holiday Season Hike Sunday, December 20th, 2009 in Harriman State Park, NY. Harriman Hikers hikes EVERY Sunday, year-round. For complete info please see our homepage.
Harriman Hikers Holiday Season Hike Sunday, 12-20-2009
Harriman Hikers
A New York – New Jersey Singles Hiking Club
Established 1974
www.harrimanhikers.org
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Harriman Hikers
A New York – New Jersey Singles Hiking Club
Established 1974
www.harrimanhikers.org
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Happy Thanksgiving to all from Harriman Hikers! See you Sunday! 
Harriman Hikers
A New York – New Jersey Singles Hiking Club
Established 1974
www.harrimanhikers.org
Service For Gene Doleschal Sunday, November 1st, 2009 2:30pm
Update 11/2/2009: A wonderful memorial service was held on a gorgeous Fall afternoon for Harriman Hikers Hike Leader Emeritus, Gene Doleschal on Sunday, November 1st, 2009 at St. John’s Church in the Wilderness, in Harriman State Park, Stony Point, NY. In attendance were Gene’s family, who planned the event, as well as many of Gene’s friends, including a number of Harriman Hikers.
From Gene Doleschal‘s family:
Dear Friends and Family,
Although many of you are already aware, for those of you who are not, we wanted to share the very tragic news that our father, Gene Doleschal, passed away this past Friday, October 23rd, 2009. His death was very sudden and unexpected.
A service in Gene’s memory has been arranged as follows:Sunday, November 1st 2:30pm
St. John’s Church in the Wilderness (not to be confused with St. John’s Church in the Woods)
16 Johnsontown Road, Stony Point, NY 10980-3624 (lat 41.22315724579835, long -74.09317016601562)
(GPS or MapQuest may recognize the town as Pomona instead of Stony Point)
Anyone wishing to share a few words about Gene will be welcome to during the service.
An informal reception will follow at:The Mason Jar, 221 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ (MAP) (WEBSITE)
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to:New York – New Jersey Trail Conference
156 Ramapo Valley Road
Mahwah, NJ 07430
or donate online at nynjtc.org in Gene’s name
Thank you for your thoughts and prayers and for being a friend to us all.
Eve, Claire, and Adriana
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Harriman Hikers
A New York – New Jersey Singles Hiking Club
Established 1974
www.harrimanhikers.org
Additional Event: 12/13/2008 – Christmas Hike (CANCELLED) + Holiday Party (ON AS PLANNED)
Please Note: Due to predicted cold, wet and possibly frozen ground conditions at Bear Mountain State Park for Saturday, which the Hike Leader, Bob Gawel, considers unsuitable, he has cancelled the hike. Please let any friends you may have invited or told about the event know the hike is cancelled.
The scheduled Holiday Party at Richie’s Little Place is ON just as planned, 6pm till 10pm. PREPAID RESERVATIONS ONLY
Party Venue:
Richie’s Little Place
817 Rte 9W
Highland Falls, NY 10928
(845) 446-7918
MAP: http://tinyurl.com/55wlgx
Complete Event Info:
Harriman Hikers website:
http://harrimanhikers.org/additional-event-12132008-christmas-hike-holiday-party/
Record Online / NorthJersey.com:
http://calendar.northjersey.com/highland-falls-ny/events/show/85477908-hikerbikerskier-christmas-hike-holiday-party
If you wish to carpool / caravan to Richie’s Little Place, Bob is organizing a meetup btn 4:30pm – 5:00pm at the Doubletree Hotel on Rt. 17 South in Mahwah, NJ http://tinyurl.com/5fo9o2
See you at the party!
Carol Richards and Rich Hobbs, Event Organizers
hikingfun@gmail.com
Please note – The above-mentioned event is additional and does not affect or replace Harriman Hikers regular Sunday Hike in any way. Please see the event announcement for complete details.
Additional Event: Hiker – Biker – Skier Christmas Hike and Holiday Party
Hike Leader: Bob Gawel
Event Coordinators: Carol Richards and Rich Hobbs
Date: Saturday, December 13th 2008
Events below are doable separately, if desired.
($) = Cost is involved.
Please use included links and map for directions and additional info.
($) 10am – 1pm: ICE SKATING & CAROUSEL at BEAR MTN STATE PARK Directions + Info + Fees HERE.
* NOTE: Bear Mtn St Pk Parking Fee = $6 / car.
1:30pm – 6pm: FREE CHRISTMAS HIKE led by Bob Gawel. (3 miles total w/ 1 break & stops at historic points) from Bear Mtn St Park to historic Doodletown, NY. OLD-FASHIONED CHRISTMAS CAROLS BY CANDLE LIGHT on the trail! Bring beverages, snacks and flashlights / headlamps.
* HIKE MEETUP OPTION # 1: Doubletree Hotel 180 Rt. 17 South, Mahwah, NJ 07430, rear pkg lot
* HIKE MEETUP OPTION # 1 TIME: btn 12:00pm and 12:30pm
* HIKE MEETUP OPTION # 2: Bear Mountain State Park Carousel + Ice Rink (back parking lot)
* HIKE MEETUP OPTION # 2 TIME: 1:00pm
* NOTE: Bear Mtn St Pk Parking Fee = $6 / car.
* RAIN / SNOW CANCELS HIKE- MONITOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT FOR UPDATES
($) 6:00PM – 10:00PM COCKTAILS/ HORS D’OEUVRES FOLLOWED BY HOLIDAY BUFFET at RICHIE’S LITTLE PLACE! | LIVE ENTERTAINMENT ALL EVENING BY JOHN BARAGONE (DANCIN’ TOO!)
RICHIE’S LITTLE PLACE 817 Rt. 9W, Ft. Montgomery (Highland Falls), NY 10922 PH 845-446-7918
* ($) COST: $26 PER PERSON PAID IN ADVANCE (includes hors d’oeuvres, meal, dessert, coffee/ tea, tax & tip + live entertainment!)
* 6:00PM – 7:00PM: COCKTAILS/ HORS D’OEUVRES (CASH BAR)
* 7:00pm-10:00PM: BUFFET DINNER! LIVE ENTERTAINMENT ALL EVENING BY JOHN BARAGONE (DANCIN’ TOO!)
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
Pay securely online:
OR Mail personal check payable to:
Carol Richards
PO Box 770
South Orange, NJ 07079
* PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN WED DEC 10, 2008
* LIMIT 60 GUESTS- 1ST COME BASIS
* WEATHER CANCELLATION ONLY- OTHERWISE NO REFUNDS. UNCASHED CHKS DESTROYED- NOT RETURNED.
* DO NOT DRINK & DRIVE
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The above event is coordinated privately by Carol Richards and Rich Hobbs. Please email hikingfun@gmail.com for questions or more info.
The above event is in addition-to and does not replace or affect Harriman Hikers regular Sunday Hike. Harriman Hikers meets every Sunday for hiking, rain or shine, year-round, as we have for over 30 years.
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Holiday Events Reminder
Harriman Hikers Sunday-After-Thanksgiving Hike is always one of the highlight events of year!
Every year as far back as any of us can remember, on the Sunday following Thanksgiving, Harriman Hikers has held an easy hike with the intention sharing leftovers (as well as specially prepared dishes) and the spirit of the holiday with other hiking friends and family.
…read more…
Opportunities (singly, severally or all…) on Sat Dec 13, 2008 to…
- Go Ice skating at Bear Mountain State Park
- Join a group for a moderate walk to historic Doodletown in Bear Mountain State Park which includes Christmas carols by candle light
- Attend a festive holiday dinner party which includes live entertainment
…complete details…
Please be reminded, as well, Harriman Hikers is a New York – New Jersey singles hiking club for adults of all ages that meets for hiking each and every Sunday, year round, rain or shine, just as we have for over 30 years.
Complete details about Harriman Hikers may be found on the Harriman Hikers home page.
Additional Events: Bob Gawel’s Night Hikes
Bob Gawel has announced dates for night hikes he will be leading in 2008.
The announcements below describe additional events that do not, in any way, affect or replace Harriman Hikers regular Sunday Hikes. Harriman Hikers hikes every Sunday, year-round, rain or shine just as we have for over 30 years.
If you have questions about any of the information contained below, please contact the organizer, Bob Gawel at scenictrips@yahoo.com.
“Hi all,
It’s time to announce two (2) special upcoming Hikes!!
Please print and save the following…
HIKE # 1:
Spring Moon Hike Saturday, May 17, 2008
Meeting place and time : Doubletree Hotel rear parking lot, Rt 17 south, Mahwah 4:30 to 5:00pm.
Hiking location : Somewhere in Harriman State Park . We’ll be hiking in in daylight, but hiking out after dark .
Total hike distance: 3 to 5 miles.
We’ll be stopping for our extensive pot luck campfire cookout at about the midpoint of our hike.
Bring / wear:
Hiking boots, Clothes appropriate for cooler evening temperatures.
Flashlight and/or Headlamp and/or lantern.
Food and / or drink to bring and share… Examples: Finger food, hamburgers, condiments, salads, beverages, cheese, fruits, desserts, etc.
The Rain Date for the above hike will be on Sat., June 14, 2008 . ( the meeting time will be different… 5:00 to 5:30pm ).
HIKE # 2 :
4th of July Fireworks Viewing Hike Friday, July 4, 2008
We will be hiking to the top of a small mountain to watch fireworks and eat, drink and celebrate Independence Day!
Meeting place and time : Doubletree Hotel rear parking lot, Rt 17 south, Mahwah 5:00 to 5:30pm.
All other details are the same as the moon hike except that we may be limited to portable propane stoves ( no campfires ) … so – if you bring a stove, please bring food to cook on it.
The Rain Date for the July 4th hike will be on the following day… Saturday, July 5th .
The details are the same as for July 4th.
Hope to see you there!
We’ve always had a great time on these special hikes, so don’t miss out!
If you need more information, please contact me at scenictrips@yahoo.com.”
Bob Gawel Sat Night Hikes 2008
Bob Gawel has announced 2008 dates for his popular Saturday Night Moonlight Hikes:
- Sat. May 17
- Friday July 4th
Bob’s Moonlight Hikes are additional events and do not affect or replace Harriman Hikers regular Sunday Hikes. Harriman Hikers meets EVERY Sunday, rain or shine for hiking, just as we have for over 30 years.
Saturday Night Moonlight Hikes are coordinated by Bob Gawel. Please contact Bob at scenictrips@yahoo.com for questions or additional information.
See this post for more details
update 4/28/2008 | confirmed dates / added announcement link | original timestamp December 29, 2007 at 11:29 am