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Lunch @ CIA Ristorante Caterina de' Medici & Wings Castle & Millbrook Vineyards
Fri, Nov 13, 2:30 PMEscape the City for a Perfect Fall day in the Hudson Valley Join New and Old Friends for a Delicious **LUNCH at CIA**, Winery and Wings Castle Tour **What’s Included in Your Day:** **🚆 Scenic Start from Whole Foods Paramus** Tour Bus Departs, Begins Boarding @ 9:30am **1st. 🍴 Lunch at the CIA:** Culinary Institute of America- Enjoy authentic regional Italian cuisine at ***Ristorante Caterina de' Medici*,** The CIA's Italian restaurant in Hyde Park, NY. Dine in our grand Tuscan-style (3 Course Meal) Coffee, Tea and or Iced Tea **2nd Stop. 🌻 WINGS CASTLE** **3rd . 🍇 MILLBROOK WINERY** **🚉 Easy Return:** You will return to the Whole Food Paramus **The Details** **💵 Cost: $167** PAYMENTS HERE: [https://www.gilligansadventures.com/](https://www.gilligansadventures.com/) **✔️ Includes:** 1\. Round Trip Tour Bus Transportation 2\. CIA LUNCH\, all taxes & gratuities 3\. Wings Castle Tour 4\. Millbrook Vineyards 👥 Space is limited to 50 **🔞 Ages:** 21+ **What to Bring:** Dress casual & comfy—fall weather can be crisp! **FAQ** **🙋 Can I come alone?** Absolutely! Most guests do—it’s a great way to meet new people. **🌧️ Rain?** Yes Rain or Shine Trip will go on, but it’s nonrefundable unless canceled. **Questions?** 📧 Email Robert ROBBGILL@YAHOO.COM You can Also Text Robert 201.803.3789 Cell# **Pick Up Venue:** Whole Foods Bergen Mall Paramus 9:30am Departure Please be on Time Whole Foods Opens at 8:00am if you need some drinks or Restroom Cheers, Robert **Refunds** This event is nonrefundable unless canceled by Gilligan's

Bear Mountain!
Sat, Oct 24, 11:45 AMOn Saturday, October 24th, we’re going to hike Bear Mountain! See details on transportation, the full itinerary, details of the hikes we’ll do, and google maps links below! Can join us by bus or drive there! If by car: \- Meet us at Bear Mountain Inn by 10am \- Please note there’s a $10 parking fee If by bus: \- NYC to Bear Mountain: Meet at NYC’s Port Authority Bus Terminal Gate 405 by 7:45am \(because bus tickets are first come\, first served and not for a specific date\. See details below\) Bus departs PABT at 8:45am\. Bus arrives at Bear Mountain Inn at 10:15am \- Bear Mountain to NYC: Meet at Bear Mountain Inn at 4:55pm\. Bus leaves Bear Mountain Inn at 5:15pm\. Will arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal by 7pm \- No bus refunds \(unless roads closed\)\, but can use bus tickets over next 365 days \- Link to get bus tickets: [https://www.coachusa.com/travel-option/2597283/2577654/0118aed2?date=2026-10-24](https://www.coachusa.com/travel-option/2597283/2577654/0118aed2?date=2026-10-24) \- Bus is $18\.40 from NYC to Bear Mountain and it’s $18\.40 back \(there’s also a $2 surcharge each way so the total is of $40\.80\) \- And oddly enough the bus ticket just says valid from date of purchase and valid through one year after the date of purchase\. With that said\, please try your best to get to Port Authority Bus Terminal as soon as you can \(I’ll get there by 7:30am and recommend everyone gets there by 7:45am if possible\) to confirm your spot in line\. Please click the reverse sign to get the return ticket. The host bought round trip bus tickets. The full itinerary: 1\. After arriving at 10:15am\, some people may want to use the restroom at Bear Mountain Inn / Restaurant 1915\. And some people may want to make a beeline for Trailside Museum & Zoo by 10:30am to get free donuts and hot cocoa by 10:30am \(not sure how hard the time cut\-off is lol\)\. Trailside Museum & Zoo is a 20 minute walk from Bear Mountain Inn\. 2\. Our way to Trailside Museum & Zoo will be the first quarter of the Hessian Loop Trail \(linked below\)\. It’s 1\.5 mile and is relatively flat \(so it’s considered easy\)\. We’ll continue that trail after getting free donuts and hot cocoa\. 3\. After 30 minutes to an hour\, we’ll complete the Hessian Loop Trail\. 4\. Then we’ll head to do the Bear Mountain Loop Trail \(also linked below\)\. It’ll take 3\.5 to 4 hours\. We’ll be going up 1\,000 feet in about 2 miles so it’ll be moderate / hard difficulty but if you’re relatively fit it should be no problem\. If folks prefer\, they are more than welcome to hang out at Trailside Museum & Zoo \($1 suggested donation and is open from 10am to 4:30pm\) or the 1915 Restaurant in the meantime\. 5\. From 3 to 4:45pm\, a group of us will eat at 1915 Restaurant which is located at Bear Mountain Inn \(where the bus dropped us off\)\. It’ll be a separate Meetup event\. If interested in joining\, please RSVP here: https://www.meetup.com/borough-hoppers/events/316818677 6\. We’ll make our way to the bus pick\-up location by 4:55pm\. The bus will pick us up by 5:15pm and we’ll arrive back at Port Authority by 7pm Here are details of the two hikes we’ll do: \- Hessian Loop Trail \(1\.5 miles\, 30 minutes to 1 hour\, Easy\) * [https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-york/hessian-lake-loop](https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-york/hessian-lake-loop) \- Bear Mountain Loop Trail \(4 miles\, 3\.5 to 4 hours\, Moderate/Hard\) * [https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-york/bear-mountain-loop-trail](https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-york/bear-mountain-loop-trail) See photos album for screenshots of trails routes and incline Google maps links Port Authority: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/2BZJ4TGeeYd1onKu6](https://maps.app.goo.gl/2BZJ4TGeeYd1onKu6) Bear Mountain Inn: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/e7QiuJ73WUDEij488](https://maps.app.goo.gl/e7QiuJ73WUDEij488) Trailside Museums & Zoo [https://maps.app.goo.gl/atcGtH3Kixm4uBCv8](https://maps.app.goo.gl/atcGtH3Kixm4uBCv8) Of course, please reach out if you have any questions! The not so fun rule on RSVPs Please only RSVP if you think you can make it and adjust your RSVP asap if anything changes (as there are other people who would like your spot). Two no shows or cancellations within 6 hours results in a 4 month ban. I will send a reminder 24 hours in advance to the group Thanks and can't wait to see you!

Grand canyon, Death Valley, Sequoia trip (5d)
Wed, Nov 25, 12:00 PM\*\*\*PLEASE READ THE DESCRIPTION\*\*\* Dear North America mammals, we finally decided to make a trip that we planned for the last 10 years. At this time we will spend the Thanksgiving holidays in Copper, Silver and Golden states by visiting Grand canyon, Death Valley, Las Vegas, Sequoia park, Hollywood, and many other places. This is a **5-days, 5-nights trip, but you can join us at any time!** Start day: **November 25** Finish day: **November 29** **\*\*Preliminary plan\*\*** November 25 - (morning) Meeting by Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) November 25 - Hiking Grand Canyon November 26 - Shooting at range at Las Vegas November 26 - Walking through Las Vegas strip November 27 - Hiking Death Valley November 28 - Hiking Sequoia park November 29 - Half day in Hollywood November 29 - (evening) Returning back home **Full plan** will be distributed via our **WhatsApp group: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/LIJMBwqDN2P509lyrCV8HS?s=cl&p=a&ilr=4](https://chat.whatsapp.com/LIJMBwqDN2P509lyrCV8HS?s=cl&p=a&ilr=4)** **\*\*\*\* TIPS \*\*\*\*** Please be ready to wake up at 6-7 AM and hike/walk 12-15 miles every day. We are not a travel agency and you will have to pay for your own travel, however we can help you with advice on flights and accommodation. We highly recommend booking your tickets and hotels ahead of time. Budget is limited by the comfort level you need. If you would like to share the hotel booking please don't forget to collect/transfer the money in advance (we suggest you meet in person beforehand). Organizers are not liable for any damages so please take this into account before you transfer money to someone. We might use local tour guides in some areas. For drivers: approx. map: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/2hwpoENKqYQyD3f86](https://maps.app.goo.gl/2hwpoENKqYQyD3f86) Our FB group: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/567293385132145](https://www.facebook.com/groups/567293385132145) Our meetup group: [https://meetu.ps/c/4ZjSr/LdM6k/d](https://meetu.ps/c/4ZjSr/LdM6k/d) Telegram: [https://t.me/neverwinterfree](https://t.me/neverwinterfree) Please apply via: Wechat: cozmo31 IG: neverwinter_free_parties LINE: cozmo31 [www.meetup.com/messages/?new_convo=true&member_id=286948809](http://www.meetup.com/messages/?new_convo=true&member_id=286948809) Disclaimer of liability: By participating in this activity you agree that organizers are not to be held responsible for any damages, injuries, or losses that may occur before, during or after the event. **Please note, that additional surcharge for National parks might be applied for Non-U.S. residents.**
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Halloween Happy Hour Gathering
Fri, Oct 30, 10:00 PMHalloween Gathering! Join the Swiss Ski Club on Friday, October 30 for our Halloween Happy Hour! We look forward to seeing members, friends of the club, and newcomers for beer, cocktails and bites at: Bierhaus NYC 712 Third Ave at 45th St. In Manhattan 6pm -? A la carte menu [https://share.google/ag8mtDALEaN9HhfHw](https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/share.google/ag8mtDALEaN9HhfHw__;!!A_kSX19cfVk!HotCOjTXyAO1_ZOBq7Iq5ddu35xJOxnebT2aOljx4A7Tg2zskMjOwc3h3YOa63At91T5nfAtNV_ZM6kcz44$) Costumes, funny hats, and alteregos welcome! Winter is coming!
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