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 — both online & in-person!
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Please RSVP to participate. We hope to see you soon!
Veterans Appreciation Chow Down
Join Guardian Revival, Joseph P. Dwyer Vet2Vet Program of Putnam, and your fellow Veterans for the 11th 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.
Vets Morning Joe
Join us for a morning coffee. Meet other Veterans in your community for a friendly gathering to start the day off right. This event will happen monthly and will rotate diners in the community.
Mindfulness Walk | Poets Walk
Join us on a tranquil 2.2-mile mindfulness walk through the scenic Poets Walk Park near Rhinebeck, NY.
DIFFICULTY: 🟦 Blue (easy)
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.
Writing Workshop
Engage with literature & writing in a fun and friendly atmosphere. Instructor Dominika Wrozynski has taught creative writing and literature for 22 years and welcomes veterans into a safe and welcoming space to explore reading & writing.
Sunken Mine Loop
Join us for a moderate 3.2-mile day hike through the scenic forest of Fahnestock State Park in Putnam County.
DIFFICULTY: 🟩 Green (moderate)
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.
Yoga Session
Join us for a revitalizing yoga session led by Janel Norton, a veteran and certified yoga instructor. This session is designed to help relax and strengthen both your body and mind. Experience the benefits of yoga, including improved flexibility, muscle strength, and overall well-being.
Opt Outside 2025
This Black Friday, skip the shopping fever and join us in Opting Outside on an exciting hike to the Mount Beacon Fire Tower!
DIFFICULTY: 🟨 Yellow (moderately strenuous)
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!
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.
Fahnestock Day Hike
Join us for a moderately strenuous 5.24-mile day hike through the scenic forest of Fahnestock State Park in Putnam County.
DIFFICULTY: 🟨 Yellow (moderately strenuous)
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.
Yoga Session
Join us for a revitalizing yoga session led by Janel Norton, a veteran and certified yoga instructor. This session is designed to help relax and strengthen both your body and mind. Experience the benefits of yoga, including improved flexibility, muscle strength, and overall well-being.
NYE Sunset Hike 2025
Watch the last sunset of 2025 with us from the Mount Beacon Fire Tower!
DIFFICULTY: 🟨 Yellow (moderately strenuous)
Volunteer Outdoor Leader Training
Interested in giving back to your community by leading therapeutic outdoor adventures? This accelerated 2-part weekend course teaches you everything you need to know to volunteer as an outdoor leader for Another Summit.
DIFFICULTY: 🟦 Blue (easy)
Family Trunk or Treat
Join us for a spooktacular afternoon of Halloween fun! Dress up in your costumes and come for treats, games, prizes, crafts, and more! This FREE event is being sponsored by Guardian Homefront, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 666, and the American Legion Post 203 in Beacon.
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.
Iron Mine Loop
Join us on an adventurous 5.4-mile loop-style hike through the scenic forest of Fahnestock State Park in Putnam County.
DIFFICULTY: 🟨 Yellow (moderately strenuous)
Salute to Service Golf Scramble
Join us at the West Point Golf Course on Friday, October 10, 2025. Hosted by Regeneron® and sponsored by the VET ERG. Open to guardians & civilians alike! Organizations (or individuals) can choose to sponsor a hole, beverage cart, merchandise, or be an event sponsor. We greatly appreciate your participation & support!
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.
In-Person Yoga Session
Join us for a revitalizing yoga session led by Janel Norton, a veteran and certified yoga instructor. This session is designed to help relax and strengthen both your body and mind. Experience the benefits of yoga, including improved flexibility, muscle strength, and overall well-being.
Breathwork & Cold Plunge Workshop
Join us for a hands-on, in-person workshop led by Nordic Recovery, certified instructors of the Wim Hof Method. This experience is designed to help improve focus, build mental resilience, and reset your nervous system — using the power of breath and cold exposure.
In-Person 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.
Hunter Mountain Fire Tower
Join our outdoor leaders on a 7.8-mile loop-style hike to one of the most scenic fire towers in the Catskills!
DIFFICULTY: 🟥 Red (strenuous)
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.
Mindfulness Walk | Black Creek
Join outdoor leaders Lauren and Elena on a relaxing 2-mile meditative walk through the scenic Black Creek Preserve just outside of Esopus, NY.
DIFFICULTY: 🟦 Blue (easy)
Putnam September 11th Candlelight Vigil
Putnam County’s annual September 11th Candlelight Vigil will be held on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at the Putnam Heroes Memorial at 7 PM. Our Memorial honors the Eight Putnam Heroes who died on September 11th, 2001, and the Eighteen Putnam Heroes who have passed as a result of their efforts in the aftermath of September 11th.
Forest Ecology | Summer
Learn about New York forest ecology on this easy 2-mile exploratory nature walk through the scenic Ferncliff Forest Preserve just outside of Rhinebeck, NY.
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.
Summer Birding
Join Another Summit on a 1.5 mile birding walk on the Sierra Trail at the Stonykill Farm Environmental Education Center just outside Fishkill, NY.
DIFFICULTY: 🟦 Blue (easy)
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!).
Kaaterskill High Peak
Join Another Summit and guest leader Marv Freedman on a challenging and adventurous hike to Kaaterskill High Peak in the Kaaterskill Wild Forest.
DIFFICULTY: ⬛ Black (very strenuous)
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.
Putnam County Fair
Come find Guardian Revival at the annual Putnam County Fair & 4-H Showcase — a fun, free, family-friendly weekend featuring live music, food trucks, farm animals, games, exhibits, classic car show, and more! We’ll be showcasing some of our creative guardians, a companion dog awarding, and canine demonstrations. We’d love to see you — come say hello!
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.
Catskills Fly Fishing
Join us at the Catskills Fly Fishing Center & Museum for a relaxing morning of fly fishing on the beautiful Willowemoc Creek in Livingston Manor, NY.
DIFFICULTY: 🟪 Purple (easiest)
Mindfulness Walk | Manitou Point
Join outdoor leaders Lauren and Elena on a relaxing 2.6-mile meditative walk through the scenic Manitou Point Preserve just outside of Garrison, NY.
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.
Reiki Healing Session
Reiki is a healing practice rooted in Japanese tradition that supports the body’s natural ability to heal. This one-hour session is designed specifically for military, veterans, first responders, and the people who stand beside them. You’ll be guided through functional mobility work, simple nervous system resets, and accessible tools to shake off the daily stress — together.
Couples Picnic & Play in the Park
Enjoy a picnic and a live performance at the renowned Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival (HVSF). We’ll be watching The Matchmaker, an iconic comedy set in our own local area. Experience an open-air production and indulge in a pre-show picnic on the grounds as you enjoy a couples-only date night at no cost. This Guardian Homefront event is for couples (spouses / partners and their guardians).
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.
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!).
Mindfulness Walk | Cornish Estate
Join outdoor leaders Leslie and Lauren on an easy 2 mile meditative walk through the historic Cornish Estate Ruins in Cold Spring, NY.
DIFFICULTY: 🟦 Blue (easy)
Women Guardians Backpacking Adventure
Join your fellow women guardians on a rejuvenating and educational two-day, one-night, beginner-friendly backpacking adventure in Harriman State Park.
DIFFICULTY: 🟨 Yellow (moderately strenuous)
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.
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