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Longwood Gardens & Winterthur Mansion Holiday Adventure
Sun, Dec 13, 3:30 PM## Magical Moments Join us the Magical Day Bus Departs 10:30am From Whole Foods Paramus. Sit back and Relax on our Tour Bus as it takes you on an Adventures **1st First Stop is the Winterthur Mansion** Embrace the Warmth and Wonder of the Season Yuletide charm meets contemporary creativity in the historic mansion, and woodland whimsy awaits outdoors. There is so much to see and do throughout the season– delight in beautifully decorated trees and marvel at a large-scale gingerbread “house” and a magical 18-room dollhouse. Enjoy enchanting decorations and outdoor lighting. **2nd Next *Longwood Christmas*** as you never have before—made even more spectacular with the opening of *[Longwood Reimagined](https://longwoodgardens.org/new-garden-experience "Longwood Reimagined - New Garden Experience")*. Brand new spaces—from our sprawling new West Conservatory to imaginative new outdoor landscapes—decked out for the holidays give way to wondrous new ways to experience the season … and incredible new memories to make. Revel in hundreds of thousands of lights … marvel at astonishing feats of horticulture, ingenuity, and creativity … and delight in beauty at every turn, all as we welcome you to our biggest—and most magical—*A Longwood Christmas* yet. Lunch Options, Or you can bring your own, snacks, drinks or Scotch [https://longwoodgardens.org/dine](https://longwoodgardens.org/dine) If you want to join to the group payment $ saves your seat- The Rsvp is just an rsvp means you are thinking about it...- You can save your seat here:" [https://www.gilligansadventures.com/](https://www.gilligansadventures.com/) Questions? Robbgill@yahoo.com Cheers, Robert Bus Departs 10:30am 1\. Admissions to Winterthur Mansion 2\. Admission to Longwood Gardens 3\. Tip for Driver \-Tolls and Parking $149.00pp TICKETS HERE> [Gilligan's Adventures | International Travel & Local Tours](https://www.gilligansadventures.com/) QUESTONS-? ROBBGILL@YAHOO.COM Or Text Robert 201.803.3789
You're Invited! AMC Open House - New Members Welcome!
Thu, Nov 5, 11:00 PM**[>> REGISTER HERE <<](https://activities.outdoors.org/s/oc-activity/a5UVX0000012vhZ2AQ/act00019525)** **Curious about AMC? Come on in!** Join us for a welcoming, community-centered Open House where you can learn more about the Appalachian Mountain Club and how we connect people to the outdoors. Whether you’re a lifelong hiker, a weekend wanderer, or just beginning your outdoor journey, there’s a place for you here. For 150 years, AMC has been fostering the protection, enjoyment, and understanding of the outdoors. At our Open House, you’ll discover how we bring that mission to life through recreation, conservation, education, and advocacy across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. **What to Expect** * Meet AMC staff, volunteers, and members * Learn about local trips, programs, and volunteer opportunities * Explore how our conservation work protects the landscapes we all love * Get the inside scoop on lodging, outdoor experiences, and ways to get involved * Ask questions and find your next adventure **Why Attend?** Because the outdoors is for all of us. And the more we come together, the more we can do to protect it. You don’t need experience. You don’t need gear. You just need the desire to step outside and connect. So bring a friend, your curiosity, and your love for the outdoors. Everyone is welcome to attend, whether you are new to the AMC, a long-time member, or just curious about us. We can’t wait to welcome you! **Where to Meet** We'll see you at our partner [Rivian](https://rivian.com/)'s showroom at 461 West 14th Street in Manhattan at 6:00 pm for refreshments, games, information, and more!
URBAN WALK: Inwood Park Stroll - New Members Welcome!
Sat, Nov 14, 3:00 PM**[>> REGISTER HERE <<](https://activities.outdoors.org/s/oc-activity/a5UVX000001KoRV2A0/act00024288)** New to the Appalachian Mountain Club? Looking to connect with other folks who love getting outdoors? Come meet new AMC friends on a walk around Fort Tryon Park! Explore the beauty of this surprisingly sylvan park in the Upper Manhattan. We'll walk at a leisurely pace on pavement and trails for about 5 miles with minor elevation gain, stopping at points of interest. Wear sturdy walking shoes and weather appropriate clothes. Bring 1 liter of water and lunch/snacks. If you are new to the AMC, this is a great starter event! New and existing members, as well as prospective members are welcome!! Meet at 10:00am in the Lieutenant Willam Tigh Triangle, just north of the Dyckman stop on the A train. This is the last stop on the A line. NY Hiking Guide: Pete Bogolub AMC Health Advisory: Covid and other respiratory illnesses are circulating in our communities. Do not participate in this activity if you, or someone who you have recently been in contact with, is either infected or symptomatic. ***[Become an AMC Member](https://www.outdoors.org/get-involved/become-a-member/?chapter=NY&campaign=7012J000001R5F0QAK)*** *and enjoy benefits such as discounts to events & lodging. You will also support hundreds of free or low-cost outdoor experiences, thousands of miles of trails, hundreds of thousands of acres of protected wilderness, outdoor leadership education, access to nature for everyone, conservation advocacy and your local volunteer leader*
![Last Foliage Hike of the Season [9 miles, Train Access]](https://secure-content.meetupstatic.com/images/classic-events/536725598/600x338.webp?w=3840)
Last Foliage Hike of the Season [9 miles, Train Access]
Sun, Nov 8, 3:30 PMCome join me for the last (probably) foliage hike of the season! We'll do a loop past two lakes and over several great view points. Contact [Andre](http://www.meetup.com/New-York-City-Hiking/members/1650420) with any questions about this meetup. **Event guidelines:** * **This is a social event for hikers, not a guided hike**. We plan to stay together as a group, but everyone needs to be a self-sufficient hiker with adequate skills, equipment, and contingency plans to hike alone with a map or offline-GPS app (and the knowledge to use them) just in case. * **If you are not comfortable hiking** **self-sufficiently** **or are not experienced enough to judge the skill and physical requirements in the route description**, check out the [Appalachian Mountain Club’s](https://www.outdoors.org/) hikes or one of the many professional guides operating in the area. \*\*\* **Standard day-hiking gear:** * Hiking footwear (boots or trail shoes), non-cotton clothing, sunscreen, bug spray, sunhat, sunglasses. ([Permethrin insecticide](https://amzn.to/3XNcflS) treatment against ticks is great.) * Warm layers, including a winter hat and gloves in colder weather. Rain gear and an extra warm layer just in case. * Lunch, Snacks, and 2nd breakfast. 2 liters/ 2 quarts of water minimum, 3 liters for a hot day. Electrolytes for hot days, hot drinks for cold days. * **GPS app with offline maps** & battery pack: **Avenza Maps App** is free and there is a [free Harriman map in the in-app store](https://store.avenza.com/products/harriman-state-park-trail-map-new-york-state-parks-map?queryID=undefined&objectID=36438857941148). **CalTopo** ($20/yr) is an excellent general purpose GPS program. **Mapy** **App** has basic offline trail maps that are adequate. * **Map & Compass**: [NYNJTC Harriman-Bear Mountain Trails](https://amzn.to/422cHxd) or [National Geographic Harriman](https://amzn.to/3MOsk7d) *** **General FAQ:** * No dogs allowed, sorry * No guests beyond the RSVP guest limit and no one under 18 allowed * Hikes are generally rescheduled for thunderstorms, heat index >95f, or AQI >80 \*\*\* **Route Info:** * **The Stats:** About 8-9 miles, depending on conditions, with 1.1k' elevation gain at a moving pace of 2 mph. * **Track:** [Sebago-Skemonto-Claudius Loop](https://www.gaiagps.com/map/?loc=13.3/-74.1436/41.2006&pubLink=KhOL136qZzAYzSiYYCKkgmTW&routeId=ca062906-b224-44a4-8297-1af5195af48e) (If you use AllTrails, you'll have to find a matching route or routes yourself.) * **For Your Contingency Planning:** Shorter routes and bailout points are available. Cell service is generally available but can be spotty. In terms of a navigation & route finding, these are Blazed Trails. \*\*\* **Logistics:** * **Meeting Location:** Meet at 10:30am at the Tuxedo commuter parking lot off East Village Road ([Google Maps](https://goo.gl/maps/aoABudbFJkjAKF926)). (Use the address 2 Powerhouse Ln, Tuxedo Park, NY 10987.) * Andre's Cell: (720) 263-7347; texts preferred. * **Public Transit:** Take the 9:14 am NJ Transit train from Penn Station to Tuxedo Station, arriving at 10:29 am. The station is just around the corner from the parking lot where we are meeting. Catching the 4:20 train back should work, but that might require cutting the hike short. Alternatively, return on the 6:44 pm train, or one of the hourly trains from Suffern via Uber. * **Car Pooling:** Please use the comment section to organize carpooling, especially if you are driving from the city. Passengers should chip in for gas and tolls (usually about $10-$15). ***
Hike with Dr. Kirk! 3-4 miles
Sat, Nov 14, 7:00 PMSaturday, November 14, 2 - 5 pm: Free expert-led hike in South Mountain Reservation. Hike about 2-3 hours covering 3-4 miles at a modest pace over rocky trails with one long climb from the Rahway River up South Mountain. Focus on ecology and hydrology, led by Dr. Kirk Barrett, President of the Rahway Watershed Association and expert on local watershed issues. Good balance required. Children welcome. No dogs. Co-Sponsered by South Mountain Conservancy and the Rahway River Watershed Association. Meet at Clipper Pavilion in South Mountain Reservation on Cherry Lane in West Orange (not at McLoone's). Steady rain cancels. Advance registration required via [rahwayriver.org/calendar.html](rahwayriver.org/calendar.html) . Email president@rahwayriver.org with questions. \*\*\* In registering for this or any other South Mountain Conservancy (SMC) programs in 2026 online, I hereby release and agree to hold the SMC, its volunteers, staff and Board of Trustees, harmless from and waive on behalf of myself, my heirs, and any personal representatives any and all causes of action, claims, demands, damages, costs, expenses and compensation for damage or loss to myself and/or property that may be caused by any act, or failure to act, in this SMC activity, or that may otherwise arise in any way in connection with any other SMC activity. I understand that this release discharges the SMC from any liability or claim that I, my heirs, or any personal representatives, may have against the SMC with respect to any bodily injury, illness, death, medical treatment, or property damage that may arise from, or in connection to, any SMC program. This liability waiver and release extends to the SMC along with Essex County and its staff and any other affiliated organization or SMC partner. I also understand that by signing below I approve the possible use of photos of me at this SMC event on social media or in promotional materials. **BY REGISTERING FOR THIS HIKE I attest I am in good health and attest that I: Am not experiencing any symptoms of illness such as cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fever, chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, or new loss of taste or smell.** **Am following all CDC recommended guidelines, above, and limiting my exposure to the novel coronavirus/COVID-19.** \# Arrival\, Weather\, & Cancellations Please come to the starting point 10 minutes ahead of time so the hike can start promptly. Times are our best estimates; they can vary depending on conditions, and the size and pace of a group. If you have any questions, call the leader. **Temperatures above 90 degrees and steady rain cancels, but intermittent drizzle does not. You will *not* be notified.** **Bring water. Wear hiking boots, preferably waterproof with good soles and traction devices and bring poles (optional).** Dogs are not allowed on hikes unless specified. These hikes are publicized first to SMC members and then advertised to the public one week before a hike. There is a limit of 25 participants, so pre-registration is required at least two days before a hike to sign the liability waiver online and allow lists to be sent to hike leaders. If you have registered and then find you cannot attend, please cancel your order online. **Repeated no shows without prior cancellation will result in removal from list.** **To become a current member visit [[https://www.somocon.org/membership/](https://www.somocon.org/membership/)]([https://www.somocon.org/membership/](https://www.somocon.org/membership/)).**
Lunch @ CIA Ristorante Caterina de' Medici & Wings Castle & Millbrook Vineyards
Fri, Nov 13, 2:30 PMEscape the City for a Perfect Fall day in the Hudson Valley Join New and Old Friends for a Delicious **LUNCH at CIA**, Winery and Wings Castle Tour **What’s Included in Your Day:** **🚆 Scenic Start from Whole Foods Paramus** Tour Bus Departs, Begins Boarding @ 9:30am **1st. 🍴 Lunch at the CIA:** Culinary Institute of America- Enjoy authentic regional Italian cuisine at ***Ristorante Caterina de' Medici*,** The CIA's Italian restaurant in Hyde Park, NY. Dine in our grand Tuscan-style (3 Course Meal) Coffee, Tea and or Iced Tea **2nd Stop. 🌻 WINGS CASTLE** **3rd . 🍇 MILLBROOK WINERY** **🚉 Easy Return:** You will return to the Whole Food Paramus **The Details** **💵 Cost: $167** PAYMENTS HERE: [https://www.gilligansadventures.com/](https://www.gilligansadventures.com/) **✔️ Includes:** 1\. Round Trip Tour Bus Transportation 2\. CIA LUNCH\, all taxes & gratuities 3\. Wings Castle Tour 4\. Millbrook Vineyards 👥 Space is limited to 50 **🔞 Ages:** 21+ **What to Bring:** Dress casual & comfy—fall weather can be crisp! **FAQ** **🙋 Can I come alone?** Absolutely! Most guests do—it’s a great way to meet new people. **🌧️ Rain?** Yes Rain or Shine Trip will go on, but it’s nonrefundable unless canceled. **Questions?** 📧 Email Robert ROBBGILL@YAHOO.COM You can Also Text Robert 201.803.3789 Cell# **Pick Up Venue:** Whole Foods Bergen Mall Paramus 9:30am Departure Please be on Time Whole Foods Opens at 8:00am if you need some drinks or Restroom Cheers, Robert **Refunds** This event is nonrefundable unless canceled by Gilligan's
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