Outdoor activities groups near Mahopac, NY

Meetup with Hikers and just down to earth people.  Join us to hit the trail, concert, movie, or any other type of event we can think up.  If you'd like to lead a hike or host an event, then please let me know.

Please wear appropriate hiking shoes and ALWAYS bring plenty of water and at least one snack!!

Are you the first one in your group to retire? Are your friends still working, leaving you feeling adrift? Let's get together for affordable activities in our neighborhood. This group is about daytime hiking in Connecticut State parks, taking advantage of local playhouses, outlet shopping, dining at the Gilson Theater, lunching, varied weekday activities and whatever the group might want to do.

- A member will be automatically remanded to the waitlist if he/she cancels more than twice on the day of the event.

- A member will be automatically remanded to the waitlist if he/she has two event no shows.

This Meetup group is the Friendly Square Dance Club.

Our name says it all. Come "do si" on down to Katonah and experience the fun, friendship and laughter that square dancing has to offer. Square dancing is a lot of fun and great exercise for both the body and mind. It is an enjoyable activity for all ages and also an opportunity to meet new people and make new friends. Our Free Fun Nights are open to singles, couples and families. The attire is casual and no experience is necessary. We look forward to dancing with you!

Are you single and tired of going to singles events, only to find people who only want to "hook up", or are too old (either physically or mentally) to do fun, active things? Or don't want to socialize with people who could be your children? Then you should join us! We go to dances, out to dinner, movies, hikes (not too strenuous), plays, listen to live music (indoors and out)...whatever strikes one of our fancies! So if you are like minded...come check us out!

We are a social group for single Baby Boomers...hence the name....
We are all about having people to hang out with who are in the same boat, maybe make some new friends....We are not a dating or match-making site, and are adamant about our members feeling welcome and comfortable about coming to our events....

Hudson Valley History Hikers is a unique Meet Up group that focuses on exploring the wealth of historical places located within the Valley's woodlands and elsewhere. Vanished hamlets, mines, ruined estates, cemeteries, homesteads, farms, forgotten woodland roads, and other unique places will be explored. In addition, the hikes will focus on the diverse natural beauty of the Valley. Mt. views, lakes, streams, vistas, unique woodlands, and even beavers will be sought out. **Full disclosure: This group is meant for EXPERIENCED, COMMITTED hikers who are PASSIONATE about history, nature, and exploration.** The pace will be steady, but not fast or slow. There will be numerous brief pauses for history, nature, or otherwise fascinating encounters. Expect off the beaten path, unmarked trails, off trails, nooks, and crannies. There will be several hikes each season, but not weekly, or bi-weekly. The group's size will ALWAYS be limited. This is because it is impractical to do history pauses, which is a form of outdoor education, for very large typical Meet-Up sized groups. Also, because of regular off trail and bushwhacking, it is unsafe and impractical to have a large group. ***Members who sign up for an event are EXPECTED TO ATTEND*** No- Shows, late changes of rsvp's and a lack of commitment are contrary to what this group is about, and will risk deletion from our group.  Liability waiver must be signed at the meet up. Let's go find some cool stuff! Welcome!!

We have only a few rules that have been instigated by Members request. IT IS IMPORTANT TO READ.

 OUR ATTENDANCE POLICY:  1.  2 no-shows will result in removal from our group.

                                                   2.  3 late cancellations, the day before an event, are akin to no-shows, and will result in removal.

                                                   3.  Signing up for 5 events, and even if you timely change your rsvp, but never                                                             actually attend an event, will result in removal. 

Members with an attendance issue may contact the Organizer directly by clicking on his profile, then message.   

                                                    * My changing rsvp's: I reserve the right to change any Member's rsvp based on a Member's attendance, abilities or past behavior. Also, I will remove anyone from an event if I learn that they have multiple booked themselves on other groups events at the same time. That mentality is contrary to what we're trying to accomplish. If I change an rsvp it's always with the group's best interest in mind and certainly never personal.

                                                    * Members who attend an event are expected to stay with the group at all times. It is UNACCEPTABLE to run ahead, lag behind, or separate yourself. History Hikes are group shared experiences. 

                                                    * Everyone who attends an event is expected to READ ALL THE EVENT"S DESCRIPTION and BE PREPARED, or risk being turned away.

                                                    * There are never early outs except for unexpected emergencies. 

                                                    * A representative profile, with a picture of yourself and name are expected. Non-representative profiles may result in being removed from events, or the group itself.

"Tai Chi Easy™ is a carefully developed method and approach to Tai Chi and Qi (Chi) Cultivation that makes it easy, beneficial and fun from the very beginning.The student does not have to devote years to learning the traditional 108 movement form or even the shortened (24, 36, 42 movement) form to enjoy the calming emotional and health benefits of Tai Chi (Taiji).

"Tai Chi Easy is not “just” an exercise program that uses gentle activities to help increase joint flexibility and range of motion and to help maintain muscle strength. As a practice of “meditation in motion,” the slow movements and mindset of Tai Chi can be used to manage stress levels by creating a sense of choice and a heightened awareness of our capacities to mobilize the motivation, cognitive resources, and courses of action in every movement. (Courtesy Tai Chi Easy)

TAI CHI EASY/QIGONG group practice sessions are not taxing. They are not hard to follow. They call for a great deal of individual expression and do not demand any more than we can give. They are surprisingly fun, liberating and calming. Qigong is one of the pillars of Chinese Medicine and Dan’s approach helps people discover the latent power of self-healing.

Dan Weicher holds certification for teaching Qigong and Tai Chi from the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi and The Omega Institute In Rhinebeck, NY where he helped develop and teach Integral Energetics with Dr. Roger Jahnke, OMD.

Dan is also Vice President of the Healer Within Foundation, an IRS 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Santa Barbara, California whose mission is to empower individuals, groups, families, and communities, in the U.S. and internationally, in their quest for greater health, wellness, productivity, and purposeful living. He has over 3,000 hours of work, therapy, school and training in Qigong, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Mentoring at Mental Health Facilities, Hospitals, Energy Medicine, teaching and contributing to Protocols of other healers.

Dan is a practitioner of Wellness/Medical Qigong at BuShen Healing and Life Arts in Bedford Hills, New York www.bushenhealing.com. As a Qi Healer, Dan helps people reach areas not readily palpable or conditions that may not have responded to other therapies. His ability to sense and move energies, deep personal practice and long apprenticeships empower him to help people learn to turn on their own “Healer Within”.