Walkin’ Westchester

A walk along the South County Trailway is up next!  Join us on Saturday, August 18. We’ll meet at La Lanterna Ristorante & Caffee at 5:30pm (RSVP by commenting below to let me know you are coming!). We’ll walk the trailway that leads past the restaurant and return between 6:30 – 7pm.  You can stay for the Summer Patio Party at the restaurant. It features a DJ – Disco / Oldies – Hawaiian Night until 10pm.  There is  a$15 admission fee, which includes a FREE BBQ Buffet. click here for La Lanterna’s address and directions.

I’m also considering another walk along the Bronx River Pathway the following day, Sunday, August 19. This one would occur just prior to the Jewish Heritage Festival at the Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla.  The festival is from 5 – 8pm and free. Parking is free too!  RSVP by commenting here and I’ll provide the exact meeting time and location.

Tonight’s demo walk class at Athleta in Scarsdale was really great. Thanks to the terrific walkers who came out and clocked 3 miles with me! 

Next up: Walk Outside Westchester (WoW!) … A Walk in the Park and Yonkers Philharmonic Under the Stars. We’ll meet in Untermyer Park (945  North Broadway in Yonkers) Saturday evening July 28 at 5pm. We’ll explore the park before settling down for an evening of great music starting at 6:30 pm.  Bring a blanket, chair and picnic!  Please RSVP by commenting here (or calling or emailing me) to let me know if you are coming!

 Click to check out these beautiful pictures of the park! 

The free ”demo class at Athleta will start at 7pm Tuesday night. We should be done by 8.  Hoping for a good turnout for a 3 mile walk.

Address is:  700 Post Road in Scarsdale. It’s in the Vernon Hills Shopping Center (near Lord & Taylor’s)

Phone is 914 723-0961 if you want to reserve a spot!

 Hope to see you there!

Our walk on the aqueduct took us north from Irvington to Lyndhurst. Roundtrip = 3 miles. Best parts:

1. The heatwave broke the night before and it was quite pleasant outside!
2. Great company – thanks to Matt, Ley, Linda and Russ for joining me.
3. We saw a doe and two fawns on the way back
4. Dinner afterward at MP Taverna – a great meal. I’ve never been disappointed there.  Particuarly fascinated that the onions on my slouvaki were grilled rather than raw. Yea!

You asked…and here it is: 

The  Walk Outdoors Westchester (WOW) events and Walk Live Westchester (WLW) class schedule for the coming week is posted below. Information for the following week follows as well. Hope to see you soon!

July 16 – 22, 2012

Mark Your Calendar for these dates the following week:

Tuesday, July 24, 7 – 8 pm, Free Class @ Athleta

700 Post Road, Scarsdale; Call the store at 914 723-0961 if you want to reserve a space in advance. 

Wednesday, July 25, 7:30 – 8:45 pm, 4 mile class at Pilates and More

129 Main Street, Dobbs Ferry. Join us for all 4 miles, or cool down on your own when you’ve had enough. J Call 914.478.3560 if you’ve not attended class here before! 

Thursday, July 26, 7 – 10 pm,  No walking …only pampering and relaxation at the Mid-summer Sunset Social at Oasis Day Spa Westchester

50 Livingstone Ave, Dobbs Ferry (Saw Mill River Parkway Exit 16) Tickets are $45 in advance / $55 at the door. Pricing includes 20 minute Spa Service of your choice, h’ors d’oeuvres by Benjamin Steakhouse, free-flowing wine, music on the rooftop and more. I’ve attended and enjoyed these before. I’ve got my ticket already…want to come? This sells out quickly, so visit the URL below for details and reservations: https://www.oasisdayspanyc.com/westchester/sunsetsocial           

Saturday, July 28,

10 – 11 am, 3 mile class at Pilates and More

129 Main Street, Dobbs Ferry. Call 914.478.3560 if you’ve not attended class here before! 

AND LATER

Meet to Walk before the Yonkers Philharmonic Under the Stars,

Untermeyer Park,  Yonkers.

We’ll walk at 6pm then settle down for a summer evening of great music starting at 7:30.  RSVP by 7/26 by leaving a comment here if you are interested. Meeting spot will be posted later. 

More outdoor walks are being planned for August and classes in Dobbs Ferry will continue too. (Scarsdale and Irvington classes will resume in September).  

If you have a favorite walking spot to share, or somewhere local you’ve always wanted to walk and haven’t yet, let me know!   

Walk Strong and Happy!

Heather B.

It will be easier for us to park and walk the OCA on Thursday evening if we park in the lot of the Irvington Main Street School (101 Main Street, Irvington).  We’ll meet there at 6:45 pm, Walk and return by 8 pm. 

For a Post Walk Celebration – We’ll head down the hill for a “Dutch treat” dinner at the new MP Taverna restaurant (1 Bridge Street).  Please let me know by 7/17 if you’re planning to join us so we can reserve a table.  Maybe we’ll sit outside for a view of the sunset over the river?

A good time was had by all (two of us! Thanks Bonnie N!) on the kickoff outdoor walk last Tuesday night. We clocked a 5k roundtrip following the Bronx River Pathway south from Kensico Dam Plaza to Fisher Avenue and back again.  We arrived back in plenty of time to enjoy the July 3 music festival and fireworks in the park. Many thanks to Bonnie’s hubby, Bob, for holding a spot for us under a shady tree! The fireworks were terrific! 

Although the next walk had been announced for July 16, it is going to be rescheduled because I am the happy recipient of two free tickets to the Yankee game that day.  Let’s plan to Walk on Thursday July 19 instead — same plan, just a couple days later:  Meet in the parking lot at 1 Bridge Street, Irvington at 6:45 pm. on Thursday 7/19.  We’ll walk the Aqueduct and return by 8 pm. I’m planning a post walk dinner at MP Taverna – the new restaurant located right there, and hope you will stay for a bite too. 

Please RSVP by Tuesday July 17 so we can reserve a table!

Planning for summertime Outdoor Walks is well underway. We’ll meet at a designated spot and go!  The location, distance and length of the walk will vary; I’m open to input on when and where to go.  

The first walk will be next Tuesday, July 3 starting at the Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla. We will meet at 5pm and walk on the Bronx River Pathway that leads to and from, the Dam. We’ll return to our starting point in time to enjoy the Kensico Music Festival (and fireworks) that begins there at 6pm. Bring a chair, blanket and picnic basket if you are so inclined. Bring family and friends too!

Please make sure I know if you are coming. You can RSVP by posting a comment here, or emailing: HeatherB@WalkLiveWestchester.com   

All outdoor Walks are free — although in the spirit of using your 2 feet to help others, a charitable donation to the cause of your choice will be greatly appreciated. (Need an idea? I am captain of walk teams for American Heart Association and American Diabetes Association, and will glady accept a donation for either group!)

Weather permitting, here is the schedule of additional Outdoor Walks that are being planned for July – WOW!

Again, please let me know if you plan to attend!

Monday, July 16  -  Meet in the parking lot at 1 Bridge Street, Irvington at 6:45 pm. We’ll walk the Aqueduct and return by 8 pm. I’d love to stick around and eat at the new MP Taverna restaurant located right there, and hope you will do the same. Let’s meet to walk and eat! (The food at MP Taverna is great!)

Saturday, July 28 – The Yonkers Philharmonic Under the Stars will be held in Untermeyer Park in Yonkers starting at 7:30 pm. The Gardens in the park are currently being renovated to restore them to their prior beauty. (They were once considered among the most beautiful gardens in the world!) Let’s meet at 6pm and try to “sneak a peak”!  (I’ll do a little research beforehand to confirm if this is possible. Watch for more information in the coming weeks.)

More walks are planned for August…I have several ideas, and would love to hear your suggestions too!

Walk Strong and Happy!

Heather B.

Welcome to my new Walkin’ Westchester blog site!

I started this to help allow dialog and stay in touch about local outdoor walks this summer. I’m looking forward to meeting for scenic strolls as well as ‘power walks’ where ever our hearts and feet take us.

It’s my first-ever blog, so I’m bound to learn a few things in the coming weeks.

For now, I hope you’ll keep reading and write me back too!

Walk strong and happy!

Heather B