GCP Annual Gratitude Picnic @ Hammonasset Beach

Calling all beach lovers! ️
Get ready to cultivate connection and have fun in the sun with a Gratitude Picnic at Hammonasset Beach State Park on Saturday, July 12th, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM!
What to Expect:

• Gratitude Circle & Walk: Start the day with reflection and appreciation. Followed by (optional) 10 minutes of guided meditation to relax. Bring a blanket or yoga mat if you would like to participate.
• Beach Games & Activities: Unwind and enjoy classic beach games, team challenges, and more!
• Delicious Potluck Lunch: Bring a dish to share and enjoy a delicious picnic feast!
• Free Time: Relax, swim, sunbathe, or explore the beautiful beach.

Potluck Food Sign-Up:
To make this a truly collaborative effort, we're asking everyone to bring a dish to share. Please sign up using the comment section where the list will be posted to avoid duplicates and ensure a delicious variety.

• Consider having a cooler with ice packs if you bring perishable food items.
• We Need Volunteers to Help :
  Set-Up:
• Arrive 30 minutes before the start time (8:30 am) to set up tables, chairs, coolers, and any game equipment.

Clean Up:

• Stay 30 minutes after the picnic ends (2:30 pm) to collect trash, pack up supplies, and leave the beach clean.

What to Bring:

• Beach blanket/towel
• Insect repellant
• Sunscreen
• Hat
• Sunglasses
• Water bottle
• Comfortable walking shoes
• Your favorite beach game (optional)

RSVP:
Please RSVP by July 10th so we can get a headcount. We can't wait to celebrate with you!
For safety and legal purposes, do not just show up. Please take the time to register and have your guest register for each event. Thank you.

*REQUIREMENTS FOR GRATITUDE WALKS/HIKES:
No one wants to find themselves in a situation where they are lost or hurt in the ‘middle of nowhere by themselves – everyone must follow the guidelines to prevent such a scenario, no matter the likelihood of it happening.

• Please DO NOT sign up for a hike if you are not planning to finish it (For safety concerns, we start together and end together. Unless it is an emergency, you will be removed from the group if you show up for the gratitude circle and then leave after or leave halfway into the hike).
• Keep an ID with your emergency contact/s information with you at all times, just in case of an emergency.
• Bring water to stay hydrated, snacks for energy, bug/tick repellant, wear comfortable clothes (non-cotton if possible.. to keep dry), and wear trail sneakers or hiking shoes/boots for comfort.
• Be open, accepting, and respectful at all times. Also, you can social distance and wear masks if you feel more comfortable doing so.

KINDLY DON'T BE A NO-SHOW. Please be considerate and cancel your spot at least 24 hours in advance, especially on a hike with a waitlist. No-shows and last-minute cancellations will not be included in future events.

PARTICIPATION IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. Hike leaders are not responsible for your safety, you may sustain an injury while hiking.

COVID AGREEMENT: There is an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 in any public place where other people are present. COVID-19 is an extremely contagious disease that can lead to severe illness and death. Participating in an event hosted by Gratitude Choice Project, you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19. If you test positive for COVID in the next 14 days, you agree to contact the hike leader, who will provide contact tracing information.

------------ What to bring: * Wear comfortable sneakers or hiking boots * * 2 bottles of cold water * Trail snacks for energy * Insect repellent

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