Guardian Revival Calendar
We organize free events for guardians (active & retired):
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!
Opt Outside: Mount Beacon
DIFFICULTY: 🟨 Yellow (moderately strenuous)
DISTANCE: 4 miles
DURATION: 4 - 5 hours
Holiday Family Photo Shoot
The holiday season is just around the corner, and what better way to capture the joy and togetherness than with a beautiful family photo shoot? A cozy, festive atmosphere to make your holiday memories shine! We are thrilled to invite you to join us for this special event!
Revive & Thrive 2024
Join us for our end of year celebration: Revive & Thrive 2024 in Peekskill, NY on December 5th. Enjoy a night of music, film premieres, dinner, and an afterparty. Don’t miss this unforgettable evening of community and celebration!
Fahnestock Day Hike
DIFFICULTY: 🟩 Green (moderate)
DISTANCE: 3.35 miles
DURATION: 3 - 4 hours
New Year’s Eve Sunset Hike 2024
Watch the last sunset of 2024!
DIFFICULTY: 🟨 Yellow (moderately strenuous)
DISTANCE: 4 miles
DURATION: 4 - 5 hours
First Day Hike 2025
Get your first steps in for 2025!
DIFFICULTY: 🟦 Blue (easy)
DISTANCE: 1 mile
DURATION: 1 - 2 hours
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.
Women Veterans Recognition Brunch
Join us for a special opportunity to recognize & celebrate local women veterans and gain insights into their remarkable history, service, and experiences — in the military and beyond. Brunch to be provided by Ledley Catering as we hear from wonderful women veterans from our local community.
Mindfulness Walk | West Point Foundry
DIFFICULTY: 🟦 Blue (easy)
DISTANCE: 1.15 miles
DURATION: 1 - 2 hours
Veterans Day Ceremony
The American Legion, VFW, Marine Corps League, Nam Knights, and Guardian Revival will be hosting a special Veterans Day Ceremony at the Veterans Memorial Building in Beacon on Saturday, November 11. Please join us at 10:45 as the ceremony will begin promptly at 11:00 AM ET.
Veterans Appreciation Chow Down
Join Guardian Revival and your fellow veterans for the 10th Annual Veterans Appreciation Chow Down at the Putnam County Golf Course. The Chow Down is a sit-down meal served family style with live entertainment, music, giveaways, and more! Free for local veterans & one guest each.
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.
Women Guardians Outing | November
For our November Women Guardians Outing, join our outdoor leaders for an exciting 2.2-mile out-and-back hike up to the viewpoint on Anthony's Nose just outside of Cortlandt, NY. DIFFICULTY: 🟩 Green (moderate)
Transit to Trails | Bull HIll
Join our outdoor leaders for the next installment in our Transit to Trails Series. This month, we'll be doing one of our favorite transit-accessible hikes -- the Bull Hill Loop! This 7.3-mile loop will provide awe-inspiring views of the Hudson River Valley in fall. DIFFICULTY: 🟥 Red (strenuous)
Fright at the Farm
Join Guardian Homefront as our guest, at NO CHARGE, for this spooky event at Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue. Enjoy live music from Way Behind the Sun and some other fun surprises on the farm!
Enjoy a couples date night or fun for the big kids (parents must accompany), compliments of Guardian Homefront.
Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue is proud to be the only program in Dutchess County authorized by NYS to provide equine assisted programming to our men and women. We offer sanctuary to 47 horses, sharing our mission of "People Helping Horses Heal People" with the 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.
Red Hill Fire Tower
Join our outdoor leaders Bill and Todd for a 3.5-mile out-and-back hike with 1200ft of elevation gain to the Red Hill fire tower, where you will have beautiful views of the surrounding Catskill mountains in fall. DIFFICULTY: 🟨 Yellow (moderately strenuous)
Mindfulness Walk | Poet’s Walk
Join outdoor leaders Leslie and Elena on a meditative 2.15-mile mindfulness walk through Poets’ Walk, a scenic sanctuary nestled along the majestic Hudson River near Rhinebeck and Red Hook in Dutchess County. DIFFICULTY: 🟦 Blue (easy)
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.
Women Guardians Outing | October
For our October Women Guardians Outing, join our outdoor leaders for a relaxing fall-season 1.9-mile nature exploration through the scenic Irvington Woods, just outside of Irvington, NY. DIFFICULTY: 🟦Blue (easy)
Transit to Trails | Cornish Estate
Join our outdoor leaders Joe and Elena on the third installment of our Transit to Trails series. This month we'll travel to Cold Spring, NY, where we will explore the ruins of the old Cornish Estate in the Hudson Highlands State Park Preserve. Transit Accessible via the Metro-North Hudson Line. DIFFICULTY: 🟩 Green (moderate)
Cat’s Rock Day Hike
Join our outdoor leaders on a scenic 6.5-mile out-and-back day hike over a popular boardwalk across Pawling's Great Swamp, up Corbin Hill past the Great Dover Oak and finally up to a spectacular overview of Pawling farmlands at Cat's Rock. DIFFICULTY: 🟨 Yellow (moderately strenuous)
Baseball Playoff Game
The Renegades are on their way to their 2nd playoff berth in two years, and they’ve provided us with a link for free playoff tickets. Help fill the ballpark to cheer on the team in the playoffs!
Baseball Playoff Game
The Renegades are on their way to their 2nd playoff berth in two years, and they’ve provided us with a link for free playoff tickets. Help fill the ballpark to cheer on the team in the playoffs!
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.
Upper Esopus Fire Tower
Join our outdoor leaders, Bill and Todd, in completing the Upper Esopus fire tower in Mount Tremper, NY. This will be an easy 1.6-mile round trip walk on the Catskills Visitor Center loop to the Upper Esopus fire tower and out to the banks of the Esopus river for a picnic. DIFFICULTY: 🟪 Purple (easiest)
Guardian Wellness Weekend
Join us for a weekend of rejuvenation and connection with events designed for both guardians and their families to enhance their wellness through mind, body, and music. From a cozy campfire to a relaxing hike, a fun ukulele workshop, and calming meditation & yoga sessions, there's something for everyone.
Baseball Playoff Game
The Renegades are on their way to their 2nd playoff berth in two years, and they’ve provided us with a link for free playoff tickets. Help fill the ballpark to cheer on the team in the playoffs!
Women Guardians Outing | September
For our September Women Guardians Outing, you can join outdoor leaders Elena and Dawn on a peaceful walk along the estuaries of the Hudson River in Beacon, NY. On this outing, we'll explore the historic Madame Brett Park and scenic Dennings Point, for a total of 3.71 miles. DIFFICULTY: 🟦Blue (easy)
Spouse/Partner Self Care Series
You can’t pour from an empty cup! Join us for this interactive presentation to develop a tool kit and plan for YOUR self-care. Come fill your cup….you are worth it!
This presentation will be given by Amanda Boccardi, LMSW-who is a guardian family member. Amanda will examine the eight dimensions of wellness and how you can incorporate them into your daily routine, promoting your physical and emotional wellness.
Amanda has been working in the mental health field since 2015, serving children, individuals, groups, and families in different capacities, as well as involvement in community organization and advocacy. Amanda emphasizes a person-centered approach, with the belief that each individual is unique, and their experiences are their own. With this belief, Amanda strives to create an environment for all those she works with which fosters safety, trust, empowerment and healing.
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.
Muscoot family farm day
Come see, touch, and learn more about animals on Muscoot Farm at this family-friendly event. Children of all ages will enjoy seeing ALL the animals on the farm on our hayride, followed by a picnic lunch. Join us for a fun family day on the farm!
Sunset Scramble
You can join our outdoor leaders, Elena and Aaron, every Friday at 6 PM for a fast-paced hike to the flagpole on Breakneck Ridge! This will be a challenging but rewarding evening hike to finish off your work-week in high spirits (and get in that cardio!) DIFFICULTY: ⬛ Black (very strenuous)
Sunrise Scramble
You can join our outdoor leaders, Chuck and Jesse, every Friday at 6 AM for a fast-paced hike to the casino ruins on Mount Beacon! This will be a challenging but rewarding early-morning hike to get your day started off right (and with the time to shower before work). DIFFICULTY: ⬛ Black (very strenuous)
Hubbard Lodge Nature Walk
Join our outdoor leaders, Dawn and Elena, on a relaxing nature walk through the forest of Fahnestock State Park, just outside of Cold Spring, NY. This 2.34-mile loop will bring you through abundant marshland, scenic wooded glens, and along a refreshing creek. DIFFICULTY: 🟦 Blue (easy)
Sunset Scramble
You can join our outdoor leaders, Elena and Aaron, every Friday at 6 PM for a fast-paced hike to the flagpole on Breakneck Ridge! This will be a challenging but rewarding evening hike to finish off your work-week in high spirits (and get in that cardio!) DIFFICULTY: ⬛ Black (very strenuous)
All events
Events for all our programs: Another Summit, Boots & Paws, Encore, and G-Connect. Join us for adventures, music, workshops, peer support, and more.
We offer both virtual & in-person events. Hope to see you soon!
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