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Previous June Schedule

Sun., Jun. 1. Singles Rockefeller State Park Preserve 3B7(S).

Come enjoy spring at this beautiful working farm and nature preserve. Make new friends. Quick pace over rolling hills. Bring snacks, water, and a great attitude. Meet 10 a.m. at visitor center. No public Transportation Code. L Sandy Engel 914-428-6886 before 9 p.m.

Mon., Jun. 2. Sociables 50+ Piermont to Clausland Mtn 2C7(S).

Visit Rockland Cemetery and old Nike base; return on various trails. Transportation Code 7E.. Drivers meet in front of 450 Piermont Ave. 10 a.m. L Sol Braun 845-359-5245 .

Mon., Jun. 2. Sociables 50+ Ramapo Darlington Reservation 3C8(S).

We will hike to Bear Swamp Lake and have lunch, then continue for a lovely scenic hike back. Meet 10 a.m. at Ramapo Darlington pkg lot on Rt. 202 in Ramapo. No public Transportation Code. Heavy rain cancels. L Carol O'Keefe 973-328-7395 cell: 973-714-5378.

Sat., Jun. 7. Sociables Shavouth 1A5(S).

Meet at 8 p.m. at 72 and CPW to celebrate this wonderful holiday. We will walk around the park and have a late dinner. Rain cancels. L Larry Stack 646-284-2865.

Wed., Jun. 11. Sociables Downtown Oasis in the City 2A2(S).

Easy pavement hike with some hills. Enjoy Governors Island history tour with Nat'l Parks Ranger. Military base now a 22-acre nat'l park with a 2-mi. waterfront promenade, Castle Williams and Fort Jay, officers' former homes, old oaks, gracious lawns. Sneakers OK. Bring water and lunch. Space ltd; reg. by Mon. 6/9. Park is free; ferry may charge this season. Meet 9:45 for 10 a.m. Governors Island ferry. L Maida Milchen 212-367-7316; .

Sat., Jun. 14. Sociables from the Mtn to the Sea 2C10(S).

Experience the varied terrain of Staten Island as we climb up the highest point on the Atlantic coastal plain and then descend to the beaches of Great Kills, by way of Mount Moses. Jump in the water and/or have dinner after. E-mail L no later than 6/11 for exact times/instructions. L Nestor Danyluk 718-796-3252. AL Paul Brunn 718-539-6232. NCA 9:30 p.m. or after 6/11.

Mon., Jun. 16. Sociables 50+ Garrison Train Station to Osborne Loop 2C7(S).

Walk on a variety of trails on a late spring day with great views from Sugarloaf Hill. Heavy rain cancels. Transportation Code 5C.. Arrive 10:08 in Garrison. Drivers meet and park in Desmond Fish Library lot (Rt. 403 near Rt. 9D), then walk to train station 1/4 mile to meet train. L Margo Moss . AL Carol Ann Benton 914-762-7347.

Sun., Jun. 22. Singles Sloatsburg Very Sad Missed Opportunity Circ. 2D7(S).

Throw away your Prozac, wipe away your tears for this fun, energetic, compassionate hike. Expect some hills. Early out (3:30 p.m.); opt. after-hike socializing at local pub. 2+ qts water and hiking boots req'd. Poor forecast may cancel; call if in doubt. Beginners call L . Transportation Code 1B.. L Mark Curci 718-306-2115 CLs Izzy Elias, Joanne Curci, Michael Jacoby.

Sat., Jun. 28. Sociables Historic Trek of Coney Island 2A10(S).

Visit the remnants of famous racetracks, amusement parks, and grand hotels as we somewhat circle Coney Island and venture onto adjoining “mainland.” Plan for a dinner stop somewhere in Brooklyn. E-mail L no later than 6/25 for exact times/instructions. L Nestor Danyluk 718-796-3252. NCA 9:30 p.m. or after 6/25.

Sat., Jun. 28. Singles Bonticou Crag Rock Scrambled 3D8(S).

Boulder to the shoulder at this house of “rock” hike. One mind-bending scramble to push your limits to full-throttle immersion. Bring 2+ l water, hiking boots, lunch. Park fee ~ $9. Enjoy microbrew and culinary Olympics after. Rain cancels. Transportation Code 6A.. L Carson Tang 347-689-9090 .

Previous July Schedule

Thu.-Sun., Jul. 3-6. Singles Fireworks in VT (S+).

It's time to see fireworks in NY, but they look better after you've climbed the Green Mtns, kayaked the Onion River, or biked the back roads of central VT. Staying in Waitsfield, trip incl. 3 nights' accommodations, 3 bkfasts, bag lunches, 2 open bar social hours, 2 dinners incl. a barbecue. $260. To reg. send check and e-mail address by 6/15 to L Robin Bossert 236 W27 St., NY 10001. 212-627-5622 AL Brenda Murphy .

Mon., Jul. 7. Sociables 50+ Ramapo Darlington Reservation 3C7(S).

L Carol O'Keefe. See Jun. 2 for details.

Sat., Jul. 19. Sociables Tish B Av. 1A5(S).

Meet at 8 p.m. at 72 and CPW to celebrate this sad holiday. We will walk around the park and have a late dinner. Rain cancels. L Larry Stack 646-284-2865.

Mon., Jul. 21. Sociables 50+ Silvermine 2C8(S).

Great viewpoints on a variety of trails. Exact route and number of climbs to be determined based on weather. Meet at Silvermine pkg lot. Hike starts 10 a.m. No public Transportation Code. Inclement weather could cancel; if in doubt, call by 7:30 a.m. day of hike. L Carol Ann Benton 914-762-7347 8-10 p.m.

Sat., Jul. 26. Sociables Fire Island Beach Trek 2B10(S).

Enjoy a full-day, one-way hike along most remote part of Fire I. from Smith Point to Davis Park. Plan on leaving Penn Station by about 8 a.m. If you must drive DO NOT plan on going to Smith Point or Mastic Shirley or you will be stranded. E-mail L no later than 7/23 for exact times/instructions. L Nestor Danyluk 718-796-3252. NCA 9:30 p.m. or after 7/23.

Sat., Jul. 26. Singles Norvin Green State Forest Hike/Pool Picnic 2D8(S).

Some ups and downs and spectacular views. Bring bathing suit. Hiking boots req'd. Rain cancels. SASE and $25 check made out to L due 7/19. Flyer sent by return mail. Transportation Code 3B.. NYC drivers take Rt. 80 to Hwy 23 to Rt. 287 N. At first exit take 511 N for about 7 mi. to the Skyline diner. Meet in pkg lot behind diner at 10 a.m. L Mason Logie P.O. Box 50201, Staten Island, NY 10305 718-273-1813 . AL Oliva Szabo 646-279-5908. NCA 10 p.m.

Sat., Jul. 26. Singles Minnewaska Nose to the Grindstone Hike 3C6(S).

Impressive scenery with some curvaceous scrambles. Fine-tune the megapixels for some awesome glacial lakefront sights and bottomless crevices. Bring 2+ l water and lunch. After-hike grog and New Paltz microbrew. Rain cancels. Transportation Code 6A.. Riders split pkg fee. L Carson Tang 347-689-9090 .