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Additional Event: Christmas Hike + Holiday Party

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Additional Event: Hiker – Biker – Skier Christmas Hike and Holiday Party

Hike Leader: Bob Gawel
Event Coordinators: Carol Richards and Rich Hobbs

Date: Saturday, December 8th 2007

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 to share!

* 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!

RICHIE’S LITTLE PLACE 817 Rt. 9W, Ft. Montgomery (Highland Falls), NY 10922 PH 845-446-7918

* ($) COST: $25 PER PERSON PAID IN ADVANCE (includes hors d’oeuvres, meal, dessert, coffee/ tea, tax & tip!)
* 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 5, 2007
* LIMIT 60 GUESTS- 1ST COME BASIS
* WEATHER CANCELLATION ONLY- OTHERWISE NO REFUNDS. UNCASHED CHKS DESTROYED- NOT RETURNED.
* DO NOT DRINK & DRIVE

:: Meetup Map and Directions ::
Zoom in and out as needed.



Caveat: Online Driving Directions are NEVER GUARANTEED.
ALWAYS Use a MAP and COMMON SENSE.

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.

Details about the above event can also be viewed at www.hikingfun.org.

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Labor Day Hike

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Ed Burdzy will lead an additional hike Monday, September 3rd, 2007.

The hike 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.

The hike is coordinated privately by Hike Leader, Ed Burdzy. Please contact Ed by phone 973-471-0492 for questions or more info about this hike.

Hike destination will be determined by Ed, day of hike.

Meetup for Ed’s hike on Monday, September 3rd, 2007 is as usual for “Ed Hikes”, 10am in the south (public) end of the parking lot at the Mason Jar Restaurant on Route 202 in Mahwah, NJ. Map

Ed’s hikes can be more ambitious and longer (8-12 miles or more) than Harriman Hikers’ Sunday hikes. You must speak with Ed first if you have not hiked with Ed before, spoken with him about joining his Labor Day hike and/or have any reservations about your abilities as a hiker.

Contact Ed Burdzy 973-471-0492 for questions and more info.

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Fourth of July Hike

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Ed Burdzy will lead an additional hike Wednesday, July 4th, 2007.

The hike 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.

The hike is coordinated privately by Hike Leader, Ed Burdzy. Please contact Ed by phone 973-471-0492 for questions or more info about this hike.

Hike destination will be determined by Ed, day of hike.

Meetup for Ed’s hike on Wednesday, July 4th, 2007 is as usual for “Ed Hikes”, 10am in the south (public) end of the parking lot at the Mason Jar Restaurant on Route 202 in Mahwah, NJ. Map

According to Ed, the Wednesday, July 4th, 2007 hike should similar in length to Harriman Hiker’s regular Sunday hikes, approximately 7-8 miles. Hikers should be in good physical condition and expect rough, rocky terrain at times as well as occasional steep hills. Be sure and bring plenty of drinking water as the weather is likely to be warm.

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Hikin’ Fool Weekend!

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Memorial Day Hikin’ Fool Weekend!
The upcoming Memorial Day Weekend will be filled with activities available for active outdoor singles:

Saturday May 26th 2007
Ed Burzy’s Monthly Saturday Hike

Ed Burdzy will lead an additional hike Memorial Day Weekend, Saturday, May 26th, 2007.

The hike 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.

The hike is coordinated privately by Hike Leader, Ed Burdzy. Please contact Ed by phone 973-471-0492 for questions or more info about this hike.

Hike destination will be determined by Ed, day of hike. Meetup for Ed’s hike on Memorial Day Weekend, Saturday, May 26th, 2007 is as usual for “Ed Hikes”, 10am in the south (public) end of the parking lot at the Mason Jar Restaurant on Route 202 in Mahwah, NJ. Map

Ed’s Saturday hikes are more ambitious and longer (8-12 miles or more) than Harriman Hikers’ Sunday hikes. You must speak with Ed if you have not hiked with Ed before, spoken with him about joining his Saturday hike and/or have any reservations about your abilities as a hiker. Contact Ed Burdzy 973-471-0492 for questions and more info.

Sunday May 27th 2007Harriman Hikers Regular Sunday Hike As we have every Sunday for over 30 years now, Harriman Hikers will meet for hiking at 11:30am in Parking Lot 1-B, South Lots at Ramapo College of NJ. Please look on our homepage for more info about us if you are new to the group.

Monday May 28th 2007 (Memorial Day) Memorial Day Hike to The Popelopen Led by Jason Marcus Jason will lead all takers up the Mighty Popolopen to enjoy the unmatchable scenic panoramic view. Hikers should expect a steep climb, rocky terrain and very likely very warm weather. Please do not attempt this hike if you are in poor physical condition.

Meet up is 11:45am in the public (south) parking lot next to the Mason Jar Restaurant on Rt. 202 just south of Rt. 17 in Mahwah, NJ. Map

Rain existing at meetup time or better than 50% expected for the day cancels. Please monitor this website for announcements if the weather is questionable.

This event is coordinated privately By Jason Marcus, 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.

Saturday Hike May 26 Memorial Day Weekend

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Ed Burdzy will lead an additional hike Memorial Day Weekend, Saturday, May 26th, 2007.

The hike 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.

The hike is coordinated privately by Hike Leader, Ed Burdzy. Please contact Ed by phone 973-471-0492 for questions or more info about this hike.

Hike destination will be determined by Ed, day of hike.

Meetup for Ed’s hike on Memorial Day Weekend, Saturday, May 26th, 2007 is as usual for “Ed Hikes”, 10am in the south (public) end of the parking lot at the Mason Jar Restaurant on Route 202 in Mahwah, NJ. Map

Ed’s Saturday hikes can be more ambitious and longer (8-12 miles or more) than Harriman Hikers’ Sunday hikes. You must speak with Ed first if you have not hiked with Ed before, spoken with him about joining his Saturday hike and/or have any reservations about your abilities as a hiker. Contact Ed Burdzy 973-471-0492 for questions and more info.

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Additional Event: Hiker-Biker-Skier Christmas Hike + Holiday Dinner Sat Dec 9 2006

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The following 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.

The following event is coordinated privately by Carol Richards and Rich Hobbs

Please see this event’s invitation info page for further details.

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*** HIKER-BIKER-SKIER CHRISTMAS HIKE & HOLIDAY DINNER ***
*** SATURDAY DECEMBER 9TH 2006 ***
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Pay Now

! –> EVENTS ARE SEPERATE & OPTIONAL- DO ONE OR DO ‘EM ALL.

! –> ($)= COST IS INVOLVED.

! –> USE LINKS FOR ADDL INFO AND/OR DIRECTIONS.

10a-2p: ($) ICE SKATING & CAROUSEL at BEAR MTN ST PK. Directions & Info HERE. NOTE: Bear Mtn St Pk Parking Fee= $6/ car.

2p-5p: 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 and snacks to share!
MEETUP: Doubletree Hotel rear pkg lot btwn 12:30 and 1:00p OR 2p at the Bear Mtn St Pk Carousel/ Ice Rink (back pkg lot)
NOTE: Bear Mtn St Pk Parking Fee= $6/ car.

5:30p-9:30p ($) COCKTAILS/ HORS D’OEUVRES FOLLOWED BY HOLIDAY BUFFET at RICHIE’S LITTLE PLACE!

COST: $25 PER PERSON PAID IN ADVANCE (includes hors d’oeuvres, meal, dessert, coffee/ tea, tax & tip!)

5:30p-6:30p: COCKTAILS/ HORS D’OEUVRES (CASH BAR)
7p-9:30p: BUFFET DINNER
! –> LIVE ENTERTAINMENT ALL EVENING BY JOHN BARAGONE (DANCIN’ TOO!)

PAYMENT OPTIONS:

Pay online securely with PAYPAL

OR

Mail personal check payable to:
Carol Richards
PO Box 770
South Orange, NJ 07079

! –> PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN WED DEC 6, 2006

! –> LIMIT 60 GUESTS- 1ST COME BASIS

! –> WEATHER CANCELLATION ONLY- OTHERWISE NO REFUNDS. UNCASHED CHKS DESTROYED- NOT RETURNED.

! –> DO NOT DRINK & DRIVE

? hikingfun@gmail.com

Casual Holiday Get-Together Dec 17

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Please stop by Mahwah Bar and Grill (MBG) around 5pm-ish (we’ll be there after we get back to the college from the hike) on Sunday Dec 17th, 2006 for a casual apres-hike holiday get together of refreshments, dinner and not leastly, good times with friends!

If you are new to our group, MBG is an unofficial, weekly, apres-hike gathering spot for a number of our members.

Attire: Casual (Santa hats and faux-reindeer antlers acceptable attire;-)
Cuisine: Tavern
Prices: Inexpensive to Moderate
Please expect to pay your own way with CASH and expect to tip well for good service.

If you are planning on attending but cant come hiking on Sun Dec 16th please shoot us an email at harrimanhikers@gmail.com (we’ll be out hiking all day and it is customary to turn celphones OFF during the hike) so we can give MBG a heads-up if our group is looking like it might be large.

Please expect to have a great time, but please NEVER DRINK AND DRIVE.

Season Greetings to all!

Harriman Hikers

A New York- New Jersey Singles Hiking Club Established 1974

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Thanksgiving Friday Hike Nov 24th 2006

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The following hike 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.

The following hike is coordinated privately by Harriman Hikers Hike Leader, Ed Burdzy. Please contact Ed by phone 973-471-0492 for questions or more info about this hike.

Ed Burdzy will lead a hike on Friday, Nov 24th, 2006. Destination to be determined by Ed, day of hike.

Ed normally leads an additional hike one Saturday each month, but with considerations toward the Thanksgiving Holiday weekend, Ed has changed the hike day for November to Friday, Nov 24th.

Meetup for Ed’s hike on Friday, Nov 24th, 2006 is as usual for “Ed Hikes”, 10am in the south (public) end of the parking lot at the Mason Jar Restaurant on Route 202 in Mahwah, NJ.
Map

Hikers in good physical condition are welcome to join Ed’s hike. If you have hiked with the Harriman Hikers and can handle the usual 7-8 miles of hiking over hilly, rocky terrain in warm weather, then you are a likely candidate for Ed’s Friday, Nov 24th, 2006 Hike.

During cooler weather, but during daylight savings time, Ed’s hikes tend to be a bit more ambitious at times, but since we will be back on Eastern Standard Time in November, hours of daylight will dictate that Ed’s hike will be more akin in length to regular Harriman Hikers hikes of 7-8 miles.

Contact Ed Burdzy 973-471-0492 for questions and more info.

Thanksgiving Sunday Hike Nov 26th 2006

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Its the main event! Our tutti-frutti!

Yes folks, its our
SUNDAY-AFTER-THANKSGIVING-HIKE!

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 leftover (as well as specially prepared) gastronomical goodies and the spirit of the holiday with other hiking friends and family.

Traditionally, as if by magic, old friends tend to materialize and join the hike for this special day. Turnouts of 50-60 people are not unusual.

-Regular Meeting time 11:30 am. No fee is charged for this hike.

-Expect a mild 3-5 mile hike to a wilderness shelter for several hours of feasting and socializing.

-Bring Thanksgiving leftovers to share. Dishes prepared especially for the hike are welcome as well!

-Bring beverages of your choice to share.

-Family members, including children old enough to handle a 3-5 mile round trip hike are welcome.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

Harriman Hikers
A NewYork/ New Jersey Singles Hiking Club
Established 1974

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Harriman Hikers Newsletter- August 2006- SO MUCH going on!

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Greetings from the Harriman Hikers!

Please keep an eye on our website www.harrimanhikers.org for announcements and news about Harriman Hikers Sunday Hikes and additional events! (additional events never affect or replace Harriman Hikers regular Sunday Hikes)

We hope everybody is enjoying their summer- It’s been a scorcher at times- periodic lake dips surely have been a welcome respite in addition to the trails and forests in our area we are so fortunate to enjoy all year-round.

As we gradually move into Fall there will be LOTS of activities going on of interest to those of us in the outdoors and singles communities:

  • Harriman Hikers meets for hiking each and every Sunday, year-round, rain or shine. Yes, EVERY Sunday!
  • Additional Events (below) (additional events never affect or replace Harriman Hikers regular Sunday Hikes)

*** HIKE LABOR DAY MONDAY SEPT 4TH ***

Firstly, an announcement that Ed Burdzy will lead an additional hike on Labor Day, Monday Sept. 4th.

Please note, Ed’s hike is in *addition to*, (and does not replace) the regular, weekly Harriman Hikers Sunday Hike which will take place on Sunday, September 3rd.

–> Harriman Hikers meets *every* Sunday, year-round, rain or shine for hiking, just as the group has been doing for over 30 years. If you are new to the group, please surf over to our website, www.harrimanhikers.org for complete details about Harriman Hikers.

Meetup for Ed’s hike on Monday Sept. 4th is as usual for “Ed Hikes”, 10am in the south (public) end of the parking lot at the Mason Jar Restaurant on Route 202 in Mahwah, NJ.

Map

Hikers in good physical condition are welcome to join Ed’s hike. If you have hiked with the Harriman Hikers and can handle the usual 7-8 miles of hiking over hilly, rocky terrain in warm weather, then you should be fine for Ed’s Labor Day Hike. During cooler weather, Ed’s hikes tend to be a bit more ambitious at times, but Ed has stated he is scaling back for now to just slightly less rigorous hikes with considerations toward the hot, muggy summer weather. Be sure and bring a swimsuit, Ed and his companions have been known to “fall into” ;-) lakes along the trail! OOPS!

Contact Ed Burdzy 973-471-0492 for info or questions.

***KEITH TAUMAN LEADING ADVANCED-HIKER CATSKILLS HIKE AUG 19***

This info from Keith Tauman, a regular HH hiker who will be leading an advanced-level Catskill Hike Saturday Aug. 19, 10:00 a.m:

“Thanks for the opportunity to post this hike to your members. I will give a description of the hike: For details on where we are meeting I need the individuals to contact me directly, not just show up at the meeting place. There are two reasons for this, first I need to know how many people are going to attend and arrange for enough cars as well. This hike will have 2 parking areas.

Catskill Hike Saturday Aug. 19, 10:00 a.m. This hike is for advanced hikers. We will be hiking the Wittenberg-Cornell-Slide Trail. This is one of the Catskills hardest trails and will be at a moderate pace with time for enjoying the views. Total distance will be around 11 miles with steep ascents and there may be some hand rock climbing. You will need 3 quarts of water, good hiking boots and lunch. We will be hiking between 2 different parking lots, there is a fee at one of the lots.

I need to know who’s coming because we need enough cars to transport everyone between the two parking lots. Please contact Keith at king_spadez@hotmail.com for further details. Include a phone number and best time to reach you, I will check my email daily.”

*** NIGHT HIKE SATURDAY SEPT 2ND (LABOR DAY WEEKEND) ***

Bob Gawel will lead an additional Night Hike, Saturday Sept 2nd (Labor Day Weekend).

Bob Gawel is a long-time area hiker and leader of the former singles hiking group “Trailmix”. Bob has since moved upstate to the mid-HudsonValley, NY area, but still returns to our area further south several times a year to lead night hikes. If you have ever been on one of Bob’s night hikes, you know they are always great fun and are not to be missed!

DETAILS:

INVITATION:
*RSVP is requested.*

DATE : Saturday, Sept 2
MEETING : At the parking lot of the Doubletree Hotel, 180 Rt.17 South, Mahwah, NJ 07430

Map

TIME: btwn 4:00 and 4:30pm. Carpools will form for departure *promptly* at 4:30 pm.

RAIN DATE : Sunday, Sept 3
MEETING : same as Saturday

EVENT DURATION: We are generally back at the cars around 11pm-12am but is open ended.

SUNSET : 7:25 pm

Saturday’s Moonrise : 4:20 pm ( approx ) ,
Moonset : 12:00 Midnight

Sunday’s Moonrise : 5:10 pm , Moonset 12:50 am

Moon Phase: Approx. 3/4 waxing full moon

–> Moonlight hikes are moderate (3-5 miles total).

BRING: (Food/Bev) Food and beverages to cookout and share. Sharing food and refreshments is an integral part of this event, so *please do not come empty-handed*.
BRING: Flashlight(s), headlamps or lantern.
WEAR: Seasonal outdoor clothing, a sweater or shell in case it gets chilly.
WEAR: Hiking footwear, this is a HIKE along wooded trails.

Note: Hiking destination will be determined by hike leader *day of hike*, based on factors including, but not limited to: size of group, abilities of hikers and prevailing weather conditions. Please do not request destination ahead of time and please plan to meet up with the group at the Doubletree for departure.

We all hope to see you there!

***IRONBOUND EVENING!***

Please note –>*RSVP REQUIRED*

DETAILS:

EVITE URL:

–>*RSVP REQUIRED*<– *no later than Wednesday, Sept 6th, 2006*

DATE: Sept 9, 2006

TIME: 7:00pm

PLACE: Iberia Peninsula Restaurant
63-69 Ferry St.
Newark, N.J. 07105
(973) 344-5611 (973) 344-1657
Directions available on the Iberia Restaurant website:
Ample parking available on premises.

ATTIRE: Casual

COST: Moderate, $20-$30 plus drinks and tips.

NOTES:
*You need to pay your own way*
*Plan is to order on (1) check and each pay their share like we do at MBG –>Please bring enough CASH to pay your own way and please expect to tip for good service.*

*** FRIENDS OF FAHNESTOCK WINTER PARK ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING****

Friends of Fahnestock Winter Park organizational meeting taking place at FWP sometime in early September, exact date TBD.

Please keep an eye on the Friends of Fahnestock Winter Park (FOFWP) yahoo group for more info about this very worthy cause with which we encourage all to become involved:

http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/fofwp/

and website:

Friends of Fahnestock Winter Park

*UPDATE* Monday, August 14th, 2006*

Dear Friends,
The proposed dates of Sept. 9 & 16 were not convenient meeting dates for most folks. So, how about Saturday, Sept 23 or 30th. 0r Sunday Sept 24 or Oct 1? Or would a weekday evening (Wednesday, September 20 or 27) be better?

Paul Kuznia, FWP 845-225-3998

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Thats about all the news for now… seems like plenty to keep everybody pretty busy for a bit?

If you have an outdoors/singles event you would like to organize or one you know of you would like to share with the group, please contact us at harrimanhikers@gmail.com.

Please note, however, that announcements are made only, and we may accept, or refuse, requests for announcements at our sole discretion.

If you somehow received this email accidently or if there is any reason whatsoever you do not wish to receive email from Harriman Hikers, please contact us at harrimanhikers@gmail.com and we will remove your name from our mailing list immediately.

Till next time… HAPPY HIKING!