Guardian Revival Calendar
We organize free events for guardians (active & retired) and their families:
Active Military ᐧ Veterans ᐧ Reserves ᐧ National Guard ᐧ Law Enforcement ᐧ Fire & Rescue ᐧ Emergency Medical Services ᐧ Dispatchers ᐧ Corrections ᐧ Federal Agents
Join us for adventures, music, peer support, and more — we offer both virtual & in-person events
Please RSVP to participate. We hope to see you soon!

Virtual Wellness Seminar with O2X
Learn more about breaking the burnout cycle and improving resiliency from expert speakers Brad Marshall from O2X and guest speaker Annette Zapp. Dedicate a morning to prioritize & improve your health & wellness and join us for this virtual wellness seminar.

Veterans Gathering
Our Vet2Vet peer gathering is open to all Veterans, Active Military, Reserve & National Guard. These gatherings are an open forum and offer an opportunity to listen, learn, and share what's on your mind.

Frozen Waterfall Hike
Join our outdoor leaders for a winter hike to remember! This 3.9-mile hike through scenic Platte Clove Preserve in the Catskills checks all the boxes for an enjoyable winter hike, and is home to old bluestone quarries, great views and at this time of year, frozen waterfalls! After our hike we will take some time to explore a local Catskills town. DIFFICULTY: 🟩 Green (moderate)

Jams: Beacon
Our Jam sessions are outlets for guardians to explore music & build meaningful relationships and are hosted by a trained Lead Musician. Guardians of any skill level are welcome to join — using your own instrument or one of ours.

Women Guardians Gathering
Our Women Guardian gathering is open to all women veterans (Veterans, Active Military, Reserve & National Guard) & first responders (Law Enforcement, Fire & Rescue, EMS, Dispatchers, Corrections, and Federal Agents) to network & connect with peers. Led by a female Peer Leader from Guardian Revival, these gatherings are an open forum and offer an opportunity to listen, learn, and share what's on your mind.

Wellness Wednesdays
Join us for Wellness Wednesdays! This gathering will focus on various topics related to health & wellness, including exercise, nutrition, mindfulness, and sleep. Hosted by Kenny, a former Navy SEAL and a Peer Leader Guardian Revival, these gatherings are an open forum and offer an opportunity to listen, learn, and share what's on your mind.

Campfire Men’s Circle
Open to all male guardians — Veterans, Active Military, Reserve & National Guard, Law Enforcement, Fire & Rescue, EMS, Dispatchers, Corrections, and Federal Agents. Our Campfire Men's Circle will focus on various topics related to health & wellness, including connection between our inner and outer experiences, journaling, mindfulness meditation, and breathwork.

Veterans Gathering
Our Vet2Vet peer gathering is open to all Veterans, Active Military, Reserve & National Guard. These gatherings are an open forum and offer an opportunity to listen, learn, and share what's on your mind.

Ukulele Jam Session
In partnership with The Kanikapila Project and hosted by a music teacher, our jam sessions are outlets for guardians to explore & enjoy Hawaii’s favorite instrument, the ukulele! We have 10 ukuleles to let you use during the event, but please bring your own if you have one. Guardians of any skill level are welcome to join! No prior music experience necessary.

iRest Meditation
iRest is a deep meditation practice used worldwide for its positive impact on the mind and body. This practice relieves stress and pain, improves sleep, and helps reset your nervous system. Used in military and first responder settings as a top-tier approach to mental health & wellness, iRest is rapidly growing in popularity in our guardian communities.

Jams: Beacon
Our Jam sessions are outlets for guardians to explore music & build meaningful relationships and are hosted by a trained Lead Musician. Guardians of any skill level are welcome to join — using your own instrument or one of ours.

Training: Assisting Individuals in Crisis (AIC)
Learn the skills to recognize and assist someone who may be experiencing a mental health crisis. This session is not just informative — it’s practical, and it will empower you to be a source of help & hope and is valuable for anyone working in mental health and suicide prevention. Guardian Revival organizes training sessions for our team — and we’re opening this one up to first responders and military!

Snow Sports at Thunder Ridge
Join us with partner with Hudson Valley Shred Vets for a free snow sports day on Thunder Ridge Mountain with your family — ski or snowboard (free equipment & lessons available too!) Participants can enjoy skiing, snowboarding, or come enjoy the lodge.

Mindfulness Walk | Bear Mountain
Join outdoor leaders Leslie and Lauren on a peaceful mindfulness walk along a paved 1.4-mile loop around historic Hessian Lake in Bear Mountain State Park. A rocky outcrop provides the perfect spot to admire the beautiful scenery, such as the tranquil lake and views of the surrounding hills. DIFFICULTY: 🟪 Purple (easiest)

Training: Group Crisis Intervention (GCI)
Learn the skills to recognize and assist groups who may be experiencing a mental health crisis. This session is not just informative — it’s practical, and it will empower you to be a source of help & hope and is valuable for anyone working in mental health and suicide prevention. Guardian Revival organizes training sessions for our team — and we’re opening this one up to first responders and military!

Beach Volleyball
Come to Kailua Beach to play beach volleyball and lunch. We will have a court set up for volleyball as well as some other beach games. Meet other guardians, bring the family, and enjoy one of the most beautiful beaches on island. We will have free drinks and lunch provided. Community, exercise, and outdoors is important, and we’re excited to gives guardian on-island a family event to enjoy the beach.

iRest Meditation
iRest is a deep meditation practice used worldwide for its positive impact on the mind and body. This practice relieves stress and pain, improves sleep, and helps reset your nervous system. Used in military and first responder settings as a top-tier approach to mental health & wellness, iRest is rapidly growing in popularity in our guardian communities.

Jams: Beacon
Our Jam sessions are outlets for guardians to explore music & build meaningful relationships and are hosted by a trained Lead Musician. Guardians of any skill level are welcome to join — using your own instrument or one of ours.

First Responder Spouse / Partner Gathering
This Homefront gathering is for the spouses & partners of First Responders (Law Enforcement, Fire & Rescue, EMS, Dispatchers, Corrections, and Federal Agents). These gatherings are an open forum and offer an opportunity to listen, learn, and share what's on your mind.

Mobility for Health
Challenge and refine your movement abilities through a combination of standing and floor-based exercises during this Zoom workshop with a Semper Stronger fitness coach. Mobility is your capacity for movement. It is critical for proprioception and is beneficial for people of all ages, abilities, and fitness levels.

Military Spouse / Partner Gathering
This Homefront gathering is for the spouses & partners of Veterans, Active Military, Reserve & National Guard. These gatherings are an open forum and offer an opportunity to listen, learn, and share what's on your mind.

Pine Swamp Loop
Join our outdoor leaders on a scenic 3.1-mile hike on the Pine Swamp Mountain Loop in Harriman State Park, NY. This trail offers a mix of rocky terrain, mixed hardwood and conifer forest, and rewarding views. We will take a side trip to explore an abandoned mine if conditions allow. DIFFICULTY: 🟩 Green (moderate)

Jams: Beacon
Our Jam sessions are outlets for guardians to explore music & build meaningful relationships and are hosted by a trained Lead Musician. Guardians of any skill level are welcome to join — using your own instrument or one of ours.

Yoga for Everyone
A veteran herself, Janel teaches yoga with the aim of training the mind, body, and spirit to heal. Explore & experience the benefits of yoga — increased flexibility, muscle strength & tone, a balanced metabolism, and improved cardio & circulatory health. Beginners welcome!

Equine Experience
Horses are naturally sensitive to human emotions, making them incredible partners in this journey. Through ground-based horsemanship, we guide you through a hands-on experience to develop non-verbal communication skills, emotional agility, and tools to stay grounded in high-stress situations.

FitBody HIIT Workout
Join the Best Personal Trainer in the Hudson Valley Krista for a FitBody HIIT workout at her studio. HIIT is a workout method that involves intense exercises followed by short recovery periods. It maximizes calorie burn, improves cardiovascular fitness, and boosts metabolism in a short time. Come for a challenge and leave feeling rewarded!

Family Baseball Night
We’re welcoming you & your family back to the ballpark this summer to enjoy Hudson Valley Renegades baseball games at their home in Heritage Financial Park. As the High-A affiliate of the New York Yankees, the Renegades provide local baseball fans with great games. This Guardian Homefront event is for family members & their guardians (kids welcome!).

Backpacking 101
Come spend the weekend relaxing, learning new skills and making memories with your fellow veterans & first responders on an amazing two-day, one-night backpacking adventure in Harriman State Park, NY.
DIFFICULTY: 🟨 Yellow (moderately strenuous)

Women Guardians Backpacking Adventure
Join your fellow women guardians on a rejuvenating and educational two-day, one-night backpacking adventure in Harriman State Park.
DIFFICULTY: 🟨 Yellow (moderately strenuous)

Family Baseball Night
We’re welcoming you & your family back to the ballpark this summer to enjoy Hudson Valley Renegades baseball games at their home in Heritage Financial Park. As the High-A affiliate of the New York Yankees, the Renegades provide local baseball fans with great games. This Guardian Homefront event is for family members & their guardians (kids welcome!).

Fieldcraft 101
Join us for the first installment of the 2025 Fieldcraft Series, where you’ll learn the basics of wilderness survival from USMC veteran and founder of Accipiter Fieldcraft, Jon Turner.
DIFFICULTY: 🟦 Blue (easy)

Fieldcraft 201
Join us for the second installment of the 2025 Fieldcraft Series, where you’ll gain a deeper understanding of wilderness survival from USMC veteran and founder of Accipiter Fieldcraft, Jon Turner.
DIFFICULTY: 🟨 Yellow (moderately strenuous)

Fieldcraft 301
Join us for the third and final installment of the 2025 Fieldcraft Series, where you’ll get to test your wilderness survival skills in the field with USMC veteran and founder of Accipiter Fieldcraft, Jon Turner.
DIFFICULTY:🟥 Red (strenuous)

Beyond the Soundboard: Music Appreciation
Encore’s virtual series, Beyond the Soundboard, offers events that dig deeper into music — from theory & history to practical lessons & tips. Our DNA of a Song sessions take a deep dive into a familiar song so we can discover what the musical elements are that make it work and perhaps why it became so popular.

Campfire Men’s Circle
Open to all male guardians — Veterans, Active Military, Reserve & National Guard, Law Enforcement, Fire & Rescue, EMS, Dispatchers, Corrections, and Federal Agents. Our Campfire Men's Circle will focus on various topics related to health & wellness, including connection between our inner and outer experiences, journaling, mindfulness meditation, and breathwork.

Wellness Wednesdays
Join us for Wellness Wednesdays! This gathering will focus on various topics related to health & wellness, including exercise, nutrition, mindfulness, and sleep. Hosted by Kenny, a former Navy SEAL and a Peer Leader Guardian Revival, these gatherings are an open forum and offer an opportunity to listen, learn, and share what's on your mind.

Yoga for Everyone
A veteran herself, Janel teaches yoga with the aim of training the mind, body, and spirit to heal. Explore & experience the benefits of yoga — increased flexibility, muscle strength & tone, a balanced metabolism, and improved cardio & circulatory health. Beginners welcome!

Jams: Beacon
Our Jam sessions are outlets for guardians to explore music & build meaningful relationships and are hosted by a trained Lead Musician. Guardians of any skill level are welcome to join — using your own instrument or one of ours.

iRest Meditation
iRest is a deep meditation practice used worldwide for its positive impact on the mind and body. This practice relieves stress and pain, improves sleep, and helps reset your nervous system. Used in military and first responder settings as a top-tier approach to mental health & wellness, iRest is rapidly growing in popularity in our guardian communities.

Beach Volleyball
Come to Kailua Beach to play beach volleyball and lunch. We will have a court set up for volleyball as well as some other beach games. Meet other guardians, bring the family, and enjoy one of the most beautiful beaches on island. We will have free drinks and lunch provided. Community, exercise, and outdoors is important, and we’re excited to gives guardian on-island a family event to enjoy the beach.

Military Spouse / Partner Gathering
This Homefront gathering is for the spouses & partners of Veterans, Active Military, Reserve & National Guard. These gatherings are an open forum and offer an opportunity to listen, learn, and share what's on your mind.

Wellness Wednesdays
Join us for Wellness Wednesdays! This gathering will focus on various topics related to health & wellness, including exercise, nutrition, mindfulness, and sleep. Hosted by Kenny, a former Navy SEAL and a Peer Leader Guardian Revival, these gatherings are an open forum and offer an opportunity to listen, learn, and share what's on your mind.

First Responder Spouse / Partner Gathering
This Homefront gathering is for the spouses & partners of First Responders (Law Enforcement, Fire & Rescue, EMS, Dispatchers, Corrections, and Federal Agents). These gatherings are an open forum and offer an opportunity to listen, learn, and share what's on your mind.

Mobility for Health
Challenge and refine your movement abilities through a combination of standing and floor-based exercises during this Zoom workshop with a Semper Stronger fitness coach. Mobility is your capacity for movement. It is critical for proprioception and is beneficial for people of all ages, abilities, and fitness levels.

Jams: Beacon
Our Jam sessions are outlets for guardians to explore music & build meaningful relationships and are hosted by a trained Lead Musician. Guardians of any skill level are welcome to join — using your own instrument or one of ours.

First Responders Gathering
Our First Line peer gathering is for Law Enforcement, Fire & Rescue, EMS, Dispatchers, Corrections, and Federal Agents. Led by a first responder staff member at Guardian Revival, these gatherings are an open forum and offer an opportunity to learn, listen, or share what's on your mind.

Hike Likelike Falls Trail
Come hike to the Likelike waterfall with fellow guardians (veterans & first responders). A short 0.8 mile hike led by Kenny Constantinides, a former firefighter and veteran who lives in Kailua, this is one of our new Guardian Revival Hawaii events. Reap the benefits of nature, exercise, and camaraderie.

Mindfulness Walk | Pelton Pond
Join outdoor leaders Leslie and Lauren on a peaceful 1-mile mindfulness walk through the scenic woods of Pelton Pond in Fahnestock State Park. Our walk will end at the pavilion, where we will warm up with a campfire and hot cocoa, and a mindful practice of releasing something into the fire which we either hope for or want to let go of. DIFFICULTY: 🟦 Blue (easy)

Veterans Gathering
Our Vet2Vet peer gathering is open to all Veterans, Active Military, Reserve & National Guard. These gatherings are an open forum and offer an opportunity to listen, learn, and share what's on your mind.

Wellness Wednesdays
Join us for Wellness Wednesdays! This gathering will focus on various topics related to health & wellness, including exercise, nutrition, mindfulness, and sleep. Hosted by Kenny, a former Navy SEAL and a Peer Leader Guardian Revival, these gatherings are an open forum and offer an opportunity to listen, learn, and share what's on your mind.

Jams: Beacon
Our Jam sessions are outlets for guardians to explore music & build meaningful relationships and are hosted by a trained Lead Musician. Guardians of any skill level are welcome to join — using your own instrument or one of ours.

Training: Reducing Stigma
Break down barriers and build understanding. This training is designed to raise awareness and reduce the negative stereotypes, prejudices, and discrimination associated with mental health and substance use. Guardian Revival organizes training sessions for our team — and we’re opening this one up to the broader guardian community!

First Responders Gathering
Our First Line peer gathering is for Law Enforcement, Fire & Rescue, EMS, Dispatchers, Corrections, and Federal Agents. These gatherings are an open forum and offer an opportunity to listen, learn, and share what's on your mind.

Training: Mental Health First Aid
Learn the skills to recognize and assist someone who may be experiencing a mental health crisis. This session is not just informative — it’s practical, and it will empower you to be a source of help & hope and is valuable for anyone working in mental health and suicide prevention. Guardian Revival organizes training sessions for our team — and we’re opening this one up to the broader guardian community!

2025 Transit Equity Day Walk
Celebrate Transit Equity Day a little early with Another Summit on a transit-accessible walk through the quaint village of Cold Spring, NY — one of the best portals to the outdoors that's accessible from NYC using public transit only, no car needed! This outing highlights the importance of equitable access to transportation and nature for all communities, including guardians and their families. DIFFICULTY: 🟦 Blue (easy)

Veterans Gathering
Our Vet2Vet peer gathering is open to all Veterans, Active Military, Reserve & National Guard. These gatherings are an open forum and offer an opportunity to listen, learn, and share what's on your mind.

Campfire Men’s Circle
Open to all male guardians — Veterans, Active Military, Reserve & National Guard, Law Enforcement, Fire & Rescue, EMS, Dispatchers, Corrections, and Federal Agents. Our Campfire Men's Circle will focus on various topics related to health & wellness, including connection between our inner and outer experiences, journaling, mindfulness meditation, and breathwork.

Wellness Wednesdays
Join us for Wellness Wednesdays! This gathering will focus on various topics related to health & wellness, including exercise, nutrition, mindfulness, and sleep. Hosted by Kenny, a former Navy SEAL and a Peer Leader Guardian Revival, these gatherings are an open forum and offer an opportunity to listen, learn, and share what's on your mind.

Women Guardians Gathering
Our Women Guardian gathering is open to all women veterans (Veterans, Active Military, Reserve & National Guard) & first responders (Law Enforcement, Fire & Rescue, EMS, Dispatchers, Corrections, and Federal Agents) to network & connect with peers. Led by a female Peer Leader from Guardian Revival, these gatherings are an open forum and offer an opportunity to listen, learn, and share what's on your mind.

Jams: Beacon
Our Jam sessions are outlets for guardians to explore music & build meaningful relationships and are hosted by a trained Lead Musician. Guardians of any skill level are welcome to join — using your own instrument or one of ours.

Winter Birding
Explore the serene beauty of the outdoors while learning the art of birding on a 1.8-mile walk along the Stonykill Sierra Trail. This beginner-friendly outing will cover methods for finding and identifying birds using binoculars, ID books and tech. Space is limited. All materials (ID books, binoculars) will be available to borrow. DIFFICULTY: 🟦 Blue (easy)

Veterans Gathering
Our Vet2Vet peer gathering is open to all Veterans, Active Military, Reserve & National Guard. These gatherings are an open forum and offer an opportunity to listen, learn, and share what's on your mind.

Beyond the Soundboard: DNA of a song “dreams” by fleetwood mac
Encore’s virtual series, Beyond the Soundboard, offers events that dig deeper into music — from theory & history to practical lessons & tips. Our DNA of a Song sessions take a deep dive into a familiar song so we can discover what the musical elements are that make it work and perhaps why it became so popular.
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