Shorewalkers: Members Only Group

This moderately paced 4 1/2 mile walk is all about artisanal chocolate.
If you have previously attended this walk, please allow others to sign up.

• We will start at Columbus Circle.
• The walk will last about 4 hours on city streets, including visits to at least 5 chocolate shops with numerous drop-out points along the way.
• We will end in SOHO at a boutique/cafe with a selection of frozen and hot chocolates.

Our stops include a mix of international, national, and local small batch artisanal chocolate makers, all highly rated.
Chocolates range in price from $1 to $5 per piece, to approximately $65/lb.
There may be some sampling as well.
It is recommended that you bring cash and/or credit cards if you’d like to purchase chocolate (keep in mind that there will be at least 5 unique chocolate makers).

The group is limited to 20 walkers due to the size of some of the chocolate shops. No guests are allowed, for this reason. Only those walkers on the "Going" list may attend. (Meet-up automatically moves those on the waiting list to the "going" list if people drop out.)

Meet:
Columbus Circle, inside the building on Broadway at the top of the escalators for Whole Foods at 12:45 pm. We will leave promptly at 1 pm.
Subways: 59th street station (Columbus Circle): A, B, C, D, or 1 train.

Important:

• Bring extra water
• Eat lunch before you come, but save room for chocolate.
• Use bathrooms before the walk in Columbus Circle shops (Wholefoods or upstairs).
• We will have a bathroom break in Greeley Square (about half-way).
• We walk in all weather, except for thunderstorms.

If your plans change please cancel as early as possible so that someone from the waitlist can join us.

Hosts:
Barbara Lanzara (917) 623-2589
Alissa Rivin. (347) 782-1431 (co-host)

Please use phone text if you need to contact us on the day of the hike. Include your first name at the end of the message. (We will not be able to communicate using the MeetUp app during the hike).

Minimum 8 participants required for the hike to run. Please also keep an eye on the weather—if it rains, the hike will be canceled.

Distance: 12–13 miles (loop)
Pace & Difficulty: Moderate to brisk pace. Some uneven terrain in Huber Woods trails; sections may be muddy. Not suitable for slow walkers.
Drop-out option: None (full loop)

Join us for a scenic and varied loop exploring the waterfront, parks, and historic corners of Red Bank and beyond. We’ll follow stretches of the Navesink River, walk through the charming downtown of Red Bank, cross the Oceanic Bridge, and pass through wooded trails and local parks.
About Huber Woods Park:
Huber Woods Park was once part of a large estate owned by the Huber family, whose historic mansion still stands today. The park preserves both natural woodland and remnants of early 20th-century country estate life.

MEET:
We will start promptly at 10:07 AM from Red Bank station.
From NYC by train:
Take the 8:46 AM NJ Transit train from Penn Station → arrive Red Bank at 10:07 AM.
Return trains to NYC:
Approx. 3:55 PM, 4:46 PM (and later options available)

** Suggest to bring: Water, snacks, lunch.

Though the body we move in nature, with our mind/consciousness we are part of nature.

MINDFULNESS - the practice of maintaining a nonjudgemental state of heighted or complete awareness of one's thoughts, emotions or experiences on a moment-to-moment basis.

MINDFUL WALKING - a practice that enhances mental clarity and reduces stress by fostering a deep connection with the present moment (the here and now) through awareness of each individual step and the Sight, Sound and Smell of the surrounding environment.

Please read the below information carefully and take the time to view the myriads of videos available that explain the concept of Mindful Walking.

Let me begin by thanking you for accompanying me on a work in progress to develop a methodology for teaching and leading a Mindful Walking workshop, my goal is to guide/lead the novice through an unfamiliar or complex procedure in a step-by-step process so that they can attain a basic level of skill and knowledge in the practice of Mindful Walking. Upon entering "Brooklyn's Jewel" the stunningly beautiful Prospect Park, we will commerce with a breathing and exercise session followed by several training practice walks that will introduce the attendees to the techniques of Mindful Walking.

For the remainder of our Prospect Park adventure, we will alternate long bouts of conversation flowing walking sessions with shorter bouts of silent guided Mindful Walking sessions. The route that we will follow will include specific areas of the park of such stunning scenic beauty (in every season of the year) that will inspire and uplift all who attend.

Because of the workshop nature of this event, I will limit the number of attendees to ten (10) people. When you sign up, you will be placed on the Waiting List. Attendees will be manually moved from the Waiting List to the Going List. Am looking for First Timers to attend these training events. My future vision for this method of training is to present many workshops for first-timers, mixed with separate events for those adepts with the Mindful Walking concept. Furthermore, I will expand the range of this event to scenic natural locations (including waterside venues) around the Greater New York area.

We will exit Prospect Park by the Grand Army Plaza entrance. The nearest Subway Station will be the Grand Army Plaza Station of the #2 and #3 Trains.

Will be walking at a moderate (not slow) pace. The walk will last three and a half hours and will cover about 4 miles. There will be ample restrooms stops and a thirty-minute lunch break.

Heavy rain/snow or other forms of extreme weather will cancel the walk. Please check this site for updates.

LEADER: Bob Lazzaro email: rlazzaro4@aol.com.

I will use a voice amplification device to foster better understanding and clarity between myself and attendees.