On the last Friday of each month, join us in a fun two-hour fly tying session. No experience necessary, supplies provided!

DIFFICULTY: 🟪 Purple (easiest)

Join us 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)

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.

Join fellow veterans for a workweek wind-down and a look ahead to the weekend. This virtual gathering takes place on the first and third Thursdays of each month on Zoom. “Pop” in for some conversation and camaraderie. All veterans are welcome!

We’re bringing the community together for something new: the Guardian Revival 5K. Whether you run or walk, come with the family or form a team with your department, this event is about honoring the guardians who serve our communities every day. We’re encouraging personal bests and friendly rivalry (especially across departments and organizations) with awards for those who rise above the rest.

You are welcome at our writing workshop whether you have lots of ideas or zero! Join us to discover, create, and express freely in whatever format & style you’d like, 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.

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 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.

Join fellow veterans for a workweek wind-down and a look ahead to the weekend. This virtual gathering takes place on the first and third Thursdays of each month on Zoom. “Pop” in for some conversation and camaraderie. All veterans are welcome!

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.

Coffee & Conversation for Veterans & First Responders is a monthly drop-in gathering hosted at the Chester Public Library. Held on the first Tuesday of each month from 1:00–2:00 PM, this relaxed coffee hour offers veterans and first responders a space to connect, share stories, and build community with others who understand the experience of service. Coffee and light refreshments are provided.

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.

Join us on a spring birding walk through the woods of Stewart State Forest just outside of Maybrook, NY.

DIFFICULTY: 🟩 Green

Looking for a way to boost your fitness, build confidence, and punch out some stress? Join us for FightCamp, a virtual boxing and kickboxing series designed for all levels — including total beginners. Come train with a supportive community of guardians and families, learn new skills, build strength, and leave each session feeling better than when you started.

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 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.

Join us for a walk in the woods for the purpose of finding wildflowers this spring!

DIFFICULTY: 🟩 Green (Moderate)

Join us as spectators to enjoy watching paddlers charge down Wappingers Creek at the 51st Water Derby! The annual water derby is an 8 mile canoe and kayak race down the scenic Wappingers Creek. Hosted by the Veterans Sportsmens Association in partnership with the Aquatic Explorers Scuba Club.

Run the Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Nashville Marathon — and make a difference in the lives of our guardians. The course takes you around Nashville, past many iconic landmarks, including Broadway's honky-tonks, Dolly Parton's recording studio, the Country Music Hall of Fame, and many more. End your day crossing the finish line at Nissan Stadium, home of the Tennessee Titans.

On the last Friday of each month, join us in a fun two-hour fly tying session. No experience necessary, supplies provided!

DIFFICULTY: 🟪 Purple (easiest)

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.

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.

Every month you can learn a new fieldcraft skill with one of our Fieldcraft Workshops. This month, we’ll be teaching essential knots and configurations for emergency tarp shelters.

DIFFICULTY: 🟦 Blue (easy)

Join us for a fast-paced hike through the lush woodland of Horse Pound Brook Unit with the co-founder Alex Othmer!

DIFFICULTY: 🟥 Red (strenuous)

Join fellow veterans for a workweek wind-down and a look ahead to the weekend. This virtual gathering takes place on the first and third Thursdays of each month on Zoom. “Pop” in for some conversation and camaraderie. All veterans are welcome!

This in-person gathering is the first and third Thursday of each month. Stop by for some coffee, tea, donuts, conversation and camaraderie. All veterans are welcome!

Come together with others who’ve served—on the frontlines or in the field—for an hour of conversation, camaraderie, and mutual support. Whether you want to talk, listen, or simply connect, all are welcome.

Join us every 1^st and 3^rd Wednesday of the month in the Board Room – 10:00am to 11:00am. Facilitated by Guardian Revival, not-for-profit organization that improves the mental health & well-being of military, veterans, and first responders — our guardians — and their families, at no cost to them.

Mobility is about movement — specifically making sure your joints can easily move with you throughout your daily life. Think: getting up in the morning, taking a flight of stairs, picking things up off the floor — and doing it without pain or difficulty. “Our bodies need to move and stretch in order to stay healthy and ready to respond to an emergency. Join us for mobility with MCHN Strength and improve your readiness on and off duty!”