Community Gardens New York

Session 007(Sunday Football⚽️ & Community)

Come play with CalleFut! Fresh energy & Welcoming Community We have a chat with a list of guys so the game will always be on unless we cancel it on Meetup. *If you’re looking to sharpen your skills, get a great workout, or just meet new people* *This is your chance to show up, get moving, and enjoy the game.* ⚽ Game Sundays 8:00–10:00 AM 💪🏼Optional warmup with equipment 7:25–7:55 AM 📍 Detective Keith L. Williams Park near Liberty Ave & 173rd St, Queens All skill levels are welcome. Bring water & wear turf shoes for safety **RSVP** so we can create the best games possible. Bring your energy, invite a teammate, bring good vibes, and let’s make these sessions for the books. See you on the field!

Plant native species with NYC Parks at Forest Park 🪴🪏

Plant native species with NYC Parks at Forest Park 🪴🪏 Saturday, November 14th 9:45am to 1pm 9:45am to 10am, meet at Buddy Monument At Myrtle Ave and Park Lane South 10am to 1pm, volunteer Bring a water bottle and closed toed shoes RSVP required Link to volunteer with NYC Parks: https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/11/14/native-planting-at-forest-park Google maps link to Buddy Monument: https://maps.app.goo.gl/DpagsaLoD4VRK1pJA Of course, please reach out if you have any questions! The not so fun rule on RSVPs Please only RSVP if you think you can make it and adjust your RSVP asap if anything changes (as there are other people who would like your spot). Two no shows or cancellations within 6 hours results in a 4 month ban. I will send a reminder 24 hours in advance to the group Thanks and can't wait to see you!

Catch-Up Comedy Presents: Acoustik Garden Lounge Comedy Mic

A Bi-weekly FREE open mic in Bed-Stuy in the garden room of "Acoustik Garden Lounge." A growing open mic every Thursday. Anyone is welcome to sign-up or just watch and participate in comedians working out their material on stage! The venue is large and hosts comfortable seating and board games with a stage with a backdrop of the NYC skyline! Come hang out!

Vegan Thanksgiving Lunch at Urban Vegan Kitchen

It has long been a tradition for our group to organize a Meetup on Thanksgiving Day, for those of us who are in the city without their family over the holiday. We also warmly invite those who may be going later in the day to their family celebrations, to start their Thanksgiving Day with fellow vegetarians and vegans. **Urban Vegan Kitchen** is a trendy American / International vegan restaurant with **a new location on 23td Street**. They have a large and delectable all-vegan menu. Click here ([https://urbanvegankitchen.com/menu](https://urbanvegankitchen.com/menu)) for Urban Vegan Kitchen's menu. **Please arrive promptly, by 11:00am. There will be one seating only. We will be meeting as a group outside the restaurant, and then entering as a group when their doors open at 11:00am. Plan to arrive early if needed, in order to be on time for our group seating at 11:00am. Thank you.** **TheTravel.com** listed Urban Vegan Kitchen as one of the "**10 Best Vegan Restaurants in NYC**" and wrote: "Feast on dishes like Korean BBQ "wings," Chick-un & Waffles, and a shrimp taco so convincing that it's real shrimp, you'll question if the staff secretly snuck seafood in your dish. Spoiler alert: they did not; their "shrimp" is made of konjac, a starchy root vegetable native to Southeast Asia." For those of you who have never attended one of our Meetup events: this is an incredibly friendly & welcoming group. We'll be meeting right outside Urban Vegan Kitchen at 11:00am, and then walking in as a group when the restaurant opens. Everyone pays for their own meal. Easy! **Train Directions:** Take the **F train** to **23rd Street** (corner of 6th Avenue) or the **C or E trains** to **23rd Street** (corner of 8th Avenue). Urban Vegan Kitchen is at 265 West 23rd Street, between 7th & 8th Avenues. **Please arrive promptly, by 11:00am. There will be one seating only. We will be meeting as a group outside the restaurant, and then entering as a group when their doors open at 11:00am. Plan to arrive early if needed, in order to be on time for our group seating at 11:00am. Thank you.** Looking forward to see you on Thanksgiving for a delicious lunch with our wonderful vegetarian and vegan members. David

Crypto and Cigars

**Looking to find out what everyone has been building.** This spot is pretty cool, couches and lounge. Its a BYOB place so grab a drink from the deli and come in. Its on the lower level on the far corner across the street from the Hoboken path station. Lets have some conversations, see how we can help each other to achieve our goals in the original **Garden State Crypto** grassroots way. Feel free to join our Telegram chat for further discussions and follow up. [https://t.me/gardenstatecrypto](https://t.me/gardenstatecrypto)

Freegan Vegetarian Feast in Queens

*Attendees are encouraged to participate in Wednesday’s trash tour to help rescue food to use for this Freegan Feast.* A FREE vegetarian, mostly vegan, community meal we make together with love, using the food the group rescued on the Trash Tour the night before. We’ll meet new people, reconnect with old friends, tell stories and jokes, and generally unplug from the current pent-up world. Please note that while freegans encompass a diversity of diets, our feasts are vegetarian (and mostly vegan). Arrive at 5:30pm to begin cooking and preparation. Plan on lending a hand in some way even if other commitments prevent you from arriving on time. Media WILL be welcome **by appointment only**, and journalists will be required to respect the wishes of those who do not want to be photographed. RSVP (at least a day ahead) for yourself and any guests on Meetup or to Janet at (347) 724-6954 to get the location.

Walk with the Ancients

On this nature walk in Fort Lee Historic Park, learn from Curt Collier about the differences among mosses, the differences between mosses and lichens, and how these ancient species evolved over 400 million years ago. Participants will also find out what moss and lichens can teach us about how our planet works. This short walk on paved trails, free and open to all ages, starts at the visitor center in Fort Lee Historic Park., 2018 Hudson Terrace in Fort Lee, NJ, at noon on Saturday, Nov. 21. To reserve your spot or to get more information, please email [info@ethicalfocus.org](mailto:info@ethicalfocus.org).

VISIT THE SECRET GARDEN

I bet you haven't been here - the free public garden in the Ford Foundation Building. We'll meet outside the building at the main entrance at 320 East 43rd Street at 11 AM. Once we clear security we'll see the free exhibition entitled ***[Never The Same River](https://www.fordfoundation.org/about/the-ford-foundation-center-for-social-justice/ford-foundation-gallery/exhibitions/never-the-same-river/)****,* an exhibition exploring themes of bodily autonomy and human migration. Then we'll make our way to the garden. All gallery and garden visitors must complete the form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScrOlTV9n85FYVK3lEW9t-63C5nHn8SYiZ3EI2l9IVfHVvCZw/viewform by 5 pm on Friday, Nov. 27. Then we'll move on to the Daily News Building. (220 E. 42nd. St.) Here we'll view the illuminated 12-ft. globe that revolves beneath a black glass dome. Our last stop before lunch will be the newly restored lobby of the Waldorf-Astoria hotel. (301 Park Ave.) Those who wish can join us for lunch at an inexpensive restaurant. All are welcome. Put away those phones and enjoy each other's company.

Guided Mindful Walking in Nature - Fort Greene Park Edition with Museum Visit

**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.** **The nearest Subway Station to the meeting location is the Atlantic Avenue-Barclays Center Station of the B,D,N,Q,R,2,3,4,5 Trains.** **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 Fort GreenePark we will proceed to the large Playground on the southeast side of the Park** **and 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 Fort Greene Park adventure, we will alternate long bouts of conversation flowing walking sessions with shorter bouts of silent guided Mindful Walking sessions (which will circumnavigate the entire Park). Between these two walks we will pause for a 30 minute lunch/museum visit/restroom break at the Visitors Center near the Prison Ship Martyrs Monument.** **Because of the workshop nature of this event, I will limit the number of attendees to ten (10) people. 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.** **Will be walking at a moderate (not slow) pace. The walk will last three hours and will cover about 3 miles.** **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.**

Friendsgiving potluck! 🍲😋

Friendsgiving Potluck Sunday, November 22nd Noon to 2pm (can join anytime but best to join as early as possible!) At The Hugh And from 2 to 6pm we’ll play board games in The Hugh! See board game details here: https://www.meetup.com/borough-hoppers/events/317144334 Free, but everyone should bring an entrée to share! Please share what food you're bringing in the Google Forms link below: https://forms.gle/RPd6DC4uXyRgXKBU8 Bonus points if it's from your culture and if you can list what it includes (like milk, eggs, if it's gluten free, vegetarian or vegan) **The not so fun rule on RSVPs** Please only RSVP if you think you can make it and adjust your RSVP asap if anything changes (as there are other people who would like your spot). Two no shows or cancellations within 6 hours results in a 4 month ban. I will send a reminder 24 hours in advance to the group Thanks and can't wait to see you!

Friendsgiving at Friend of a Farmer

Come and join us for and celebrate Thanksgiving with your friends before the big Turkey Day at our Friendsgiving affair at our Friend the Farmer where the menu will lead you to the healthy wholesome American cooking in a cozy rustic American setting including Terry Alan Chicken, braised Short Rib,Pan Seared Duck , Country Tart The deposit for this event is $35.00. Please Venmo to 516-974-9203. Thank you If you RSVP for two events for this group and cancel without prior notice, you will no longer be able to attend any other events for this group. If for any reason you cannot make it please cancel ahead of time and give someone on the waitlist a chance to attend. You must purchase one food and one drink in order to participate and must be willing to pay 1.3 times the total amount of your bill to include taxes and gratuities. Thank you and hope to see you !!

Clove Lake Walk