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!

Family Movie Day
Join us for an exclusive, free private screening of the new release A Minecraft Movie! Come enjoy a movie, make memories, and connect with fellow families in your community.

Family Mini Golf & Ice Cream
Tee off for a fun family day with mini golf and ice cream at the historic Red Rooster Mini Golf & Drive-In. Navigate through obstacles, enjoy friendly competition with fellow guardians & families, and enjoy a sweet treat. This Guardian Homefront event is for family members & their guardians (kids welcome!).

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.

DIY (Fire) Tinder Making Workshop
Join Another Summit for an afternoon of DIY fun as we learn to make effective, easy to carry tinders for your 10 Essentials fire kit. The ability to quickly start a fire can be a life saver in a survival situation. We will learn to make several types of DIY "quick tinders" that you can keep and easily recreate at home. Aside from making quick tinders, we will also work on fero rod striking technique. All materials will be provided. Please note children are welcome but must be supervised by a parent. DIFFICULTY: 🟪 Purple (easiest)

Puppy Yoga & Dog Awarding
Yoga unites the mind, body, and soul in a way that eases tension and promotes health. Regular practice improves breathing, increases endurance for other activities, and promotes mindfulness. Take a break from your day to focus yourself and find clarity, and then enjoy a special awarding where we introduce a guardian to their new companion dog.

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.

Putnam County Fair
Guardian Revival will be at the Putnam County Fair & 4-H Showcase. Come to this free, family-friendly event to learn more about our programs, meet some of our staff & volunteers, hear an all-guardian band perform, and see a companion dog awarding. We hope to see you there!

Summer Blood Drive
The New York Blood Center has declared a Blood Supply Emergency. During summer months, demand for blood increases but donations decline. Your fellow New Yorkers need you! You can make a difference & help save lives — sign up & give blood during the annual Sumer Blood Drive.

Family Farm Day
Reconnect with nature and spend quality time with horses & your family at this Guardian Homefront family farm day hosted by Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue! Immerse yourselves in the serene beauty of the farm and connect with these gentle creatures. This Guardian Homefront event is for family members & their guardians (kids welcome!).

Family Mini Golf & Ice Cream
Tee off for a fun family day with mini golf and ice cream at the historic Red Rooster Mini Golf & Drive-In. Navigate through obstacles, enjoy friendly competition with fellow guardians & families, and enjoy a sweet treat. This Guardian Homefront event is for family members & their guardians (kids welcome!).

Companion Dog Awarding
We’re awarding a puppy to a guardian! Companion dog awardings are memorable moments where we introduce a puppy and their guardian. We hope you’ll join us for this special event.

Companion Dog Awarding
We’re awarding a golden retriever puppy to a guardian thanks to the generous support of the Helping Heroes Club. Companion dog awardings are memorable moments where we introduce a puppy and their guardian. We hope you’ll come join us for this special event!

Ukulele Workshop
Come learn to play ukulele with renowned ukulele player & teacher, Kimo Hussey — coming all the way to us from Hawaii! Our Encore music program is collaborating — for the second year in a row — with The Kanikapila Project from Hawaii. Kimo Hussey lives on the island of Kauai and is a retired USAF Lt. Colonel & Vietnam Veteran. Well known in the world of ukulele, he will be bringing his special love, connection, and warmth to us through music.

Winter Holiday Blood Drive
The New York Blood Center has declared a Blood Supply Emergency. You can make a difference & help save lives — sign up & give blood during the annual Winter Holiday Blood Drive at the Carmel VFW.

Veterans Day Hike
Join us in honoring our veterans with hikes to the peak of Popolopen Torne just outside of West Point, NY on Nov 10 & 11. Both will be short hikes on the Popolopen Torne Loop, a trail that has gained great significance through the living monument located at its peak, dedicated to fallen soldiers. Covering 1 mile in total, this trail is quite steep in some parts and requires climbing on short sections of rope, but it has a breathtaking 360-degree view from the top. DIFFICULTY: 🟩 Green (moderate)
All events
Events for all our programs: Another Summit, Boots & Paws, Encore, Peer Services, and Homefront. 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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