Barbecue Weekend.   After celebrating July 4th with family and friends, come join hosts Jay Gordon and Emil Novélo the next day for a Saturday barbecue with the traditional fare--hamburgers, hot dogs, etc. The rest of the weekend should be fun also. Register with Emil by email or phone.

Sun., Jul. 6. Greystone to Hastings Afternoon 2B 7 (W).   Moderate hike on OCA & several side trails in nearby parks. We begin with a 150 ft. street climb & then an additional up hill to a lookout point in Untermeyer Park then later return to OCA and a shortly after, another 150 ft. stair climb to Lenior Preserve. Afterward we go north via a series of inter-connected parks & finish in Hastings. Trans. 5 BUT take 1:20 train to Greystone, arr. 1:57. Drivers park near the Greystone Sta. (Warburton & Harriman Ave., North end of Yonkers) near Hudson River. Call answering machine; hike message begins 07/02 a.m. (to confirm hike is going.) L. Hal Kaplan.

July 12-13

Your "Country Home" Awaits You.   No themes, just a lovely weekend getaway and as usual - good food from diva Mia Amato and co-host Bryn Meehan. Come swim, paddle, wander the woods or just relax. Reserve a bunk or a place at the table by noon Thursday, July 9th, by phone or email.

July 19-20

Suth'n BBQ Weekend.   Was settin' a spell..., an it came ta us that its bin a durn long time since we had uhn honest ta goodness, pork pullin, butt scratchin', beer burpin' BBQ. Suth'n style, of course. So if y'alls bin hankerin' fer a heaping mouthful of America's finest homegrown fixin's, be shuh ta sign up fer this weekend. Ya may find yaself walkin' on a slant if ya get inta the corn squeezin's a little too early, so we'll be havin' some right fine vittles ta keep ya occupied and out a trouble. And y'all do like yer grits, dosch ya? Your hosts will be Steve Orlinick and Jay Gordon. Contact Jay by phone or email to register for this righteous weekend.

July 26-27

Kids' Weekend.   Break out the splash toys and the noodles - it's time for Kids' Weekend! Short hikes, swimming in the lake, and good clean fun rule the day as kids take over for the weekend. Kathy Haake and Mitch Pollack are your camp counselors. Other adults are heartily welcomed. Contact Mitch by phone or email by July 24.

Another Sailing Weekend.   Join host-in-training and sailor extraordinaire Captain Alan Gordon for a sailing weekend. As part of Thendara's series of Boating Workshops, Captain Alan will provide an overview of basic sailing principles, lodge-side, during Happy Hour. You'll feel yourself rockin' on the open seas. On Sunday, if time and weather permits, Alan will also give sailing lessons on the lake. So hurry up mates, and sign up by Thursday, July 31 by calling Alan or email him. Werner Heck will be the assistant mate for the weekend. Pork tenderloin being served for dinner on Saturday, with other options.

Sun Aug. 03 Garrison-Arden Point & Sugar Loaf South (2B7)   We use the blue trail which avoids the road walking to Sugar Loaf South. A short lunch at that view point; then back to Arden Point with its Hudson River views for a second short lunch. Afterward an optional quick tour of Garrison Landing .Trans. 5-C Garrison But use 10:55 AM. Drivers Park/Meet at commuter lot at Noon. Leader: Hal Kaplan. Message on answering machine beginning Sat.AM. Inclement weather cancels.

August 9-10

Thendara Weekend.   Join hosts Mitch Pollack and Beatriz Grialdo for a lovely August weekend at Camp.

August 16-17

Annual Hawaiian Weekend.   Join Sari Barocas and Ana Castillo for a Hawaiian weekend at Thendara. Enjoy relaxing Hawaiian music and learn a simple Hula Dance to make your weekend a memorable one. We'll have baked fish, brown rice with carrots and a fruit desert. Breakfast and packed lunch will be available on Sunday. Please register with Sari by Wednesday August 13 by email or call her between 9-10pm.

August 23-24

Camp Thendara Weekend.   The summer's almost over!! Enjoy one of the last lazy weekends of summer with hosts Kathy Haake and Jennifer Willmott. All-American fare, kids welcome. Register with Jennifer by Wednesday, August 20.

August 30-31

Labor Day Saturday/Sunday Only.   Come and enjoy a weekend break from your labors. There will be plenty of good food for both meat eaters and vegetarians on this 'summer's end' weekend. A house safety workshop will be available on Saturday morning and a hiking safety workshop on Camp Smith Trail (see below) is planned for Sunday after breakfast. Your hosts for this weekend are Sharon Bonk and co-hosts-in-training Paul and Mary Weisenbacher. To register, contact Mary or Paul. If you want to participate in either the house safety workshop or the hiking safety workshop please contact Sharon Bonk by Thursday evening. Sunday night is still available for hosting.

Sunday, August 31 Camp Smith Trail to Anthony's Nose   The hike will begin at 11 am at the Toll House on Rte. 6/202 south of the Bear Mountain Bridge or .7mi north of Camp Smith. This hike will qualify as a hike safety workshop for new members. (3.6 miles, 1100 ft elevation gain; bring adequate water, lunch). If we can spot cars the hike will be 4.2 miles. Otherwise, it will be 7.2 miles. Contact Sharon Bonk before Aug 30 to confirm.