http://www.newpaltzchamber.org New Paltz Regional Chamber of Commerce Events en-us http://www.newpaltzchamber.org/php/Schedule.php?view=detail&event=8699 A special nighttime tour of the houses of Historic Huguenot Street. Experience our colonial and Victorian houses bathed in the soft glow of candlelight - much like a winter night generations ago. $12. $10 for Friends of Huguenot Street. For more information or reservations, www.huguenotstreet.org or call (845) 255-1660. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:00:00 EST http://www.newpaltzchamber.org/php/Schedule.php?view=detail&event=8627 Singles and Sociables outings welcome all adult hikers, single and non-single, aged 18 and above. No reservations required. Meet at the Minnewaska State Park Preserve Upper Lot. This is a moderate, 7-mile ski, led by Bill Jasyn (255-7805). New hikers are strongly encouraged to contact the leader prior to the hike for information on hike levels, what to bring, and other information. Hike leaders determine whether or not to allow pets. The fee for this program is $6 per person. Sat, 13 Mar 2010 10:00:00 EST http://www.newpaltzchamber.org/php/Schedule.php?view=detail&event=8747 The Sublime can be understood as something, like a landscape, that can bring us closer to the divine--that force of nature that is awe-inspiring, that brings us to a higher level of contemplation. These two artists accomplish this feat and more in this elegant exhibition. The show runs through April 21, 2010. An opening reception will be held on Saturday, March 13 from 6 - 8 PM. Wine and cheese will be served. The public is cordially invited to attend this free event and meet these extraordinary artists. Sat, 13 Mar 2010 18:00:00 EST http://www.newpaltzchamber.org/php/Schedule.php?view=detail&event=8746 Many in the region know and love the charming stone houses of Historic Huguenot Street. People come from around the country and the world to experience their solid, timeless colonial appeal. These homes, however, are not the first to grace Huguenot Street. Until recently, not much was known about what came before the iconic stone houses. Family histories told us that the stone houses dated to the late 1600s. Investigation and research conducted in the past several years have revealed that the houses were not built until the early 1700s. This begged the question of what the communitys early Huguenot founders lived in for almost thirty years. Archaeology on the site has also improved our understanding of how Native Americans lived on the site prior to European contact. Architect Amanda Lewkowicz and Richard Heyl de Ortiz, Director of Community Relations at Historic Huguenot Street will offer and informative and interesting talk about this evolving understanding of these structures. $7 per person ($5 for Friends of Huguenot Street). Reservations are not required. For more information, visit www.huguenotstreet.org or call (845) 255-1889. Sat, 13 Mar 2010 19:00:00 EST http://www.newpaltzchamber.org/php/Schedule.php?view=detail&event=8720 UlsterCorps is bringing together representatives from the nonprofit, business, higher education and governmental sectors to address the state and value of volunteerism in Ulster County. The Summit will include a review of data gathered on volunteerism in Ulster County; a look at successful practices as well as obstacles to more effective engagement of volunteers; initial steps toward a strategy to strengthen and further expand effective volunteer service, including the role of inter-agency collaborative programming. Please RSVP to vicki@ulstercorps.org by April 1st. Sponsored by SUNY New Paltz Center for Research, Regional Education and Outreach (CRREO) and the Nyquist Foundation. For more information, 845-481-0331. Sun, 14 Mar 2010 08:30:00 EST http://www.newpaltzchamber.org/php/Schedule.php?view=detail&event=8629 Singles and Sociables outings welcome all adult hikers, single and non-single, aged 18 and above. No reservations required. Meet at the Mohonk Preserve Spring Farm Trailhead. This is a moderate, 7-mile hike, led by Jim Dewitt (255-0307). New hikers are strongly encouraged to contact the leader prior to the hike for information on hike levels, what to bring, and other information. Hike leaders determine whether or not to allow pets. This program is free to Mohonk Preserve members and $10 for non-members (includes a day pass which allows hiking access to Preserve lands for a full day, sunrise to sunset, and can be credited for up to two weeks towards a membership). Sun, 14 Mar 2010 09:30:00 EST http://www.newpaltzchamber.org/php/Schedule.php?view=detail&event=8628 Join the Longbotham Family, Mohonk Preserve Volunteers, and come along for a short hike and a sweet treat as you join in the fun of maple sugaring! Be ready to tromp through the snow or mud, sing a bit, help out in the sugarbush, and learn how to make syrup just like generations of families have done. Children ages 4 and up are welcome. Children must always be accompanied by an adult. This program includes an easy, 1-mile hike. Wear boots and warm clothing. Reservations are required; sign up begins 2/22/10. Call 845-255-0919 for reservations and meeting location. There is a materials fee of $5 per person for this program. Non-members pay an additional $10 day use fee (includes a day pass which allows hiking access to Preserve lands for a full day, sunrise to sunset, and can be credited for up to two weeks towards a membership). Children 12 and under do not pay the day fee. Sun, 14 Mar 2010 13:00:00 EST http://www.newpaltzchamber.org/php/Schedule.php?view=detail&event=8743 After being told for years that Social Security is "going broke," baby boomers are realizing that it will soon be their turn to collect. The decisions they make now, however, can have a tremendous impact on the total amount of benefits they stand to receive over their lifetime. This informative seminar covers the basics of Social Security and reveals strategies for maximizing your benefits. To help baby boomers better understand the Social Security system, this workshop will cover 5 factors to consider when applying for benefits; when it makes sense to delay benefits; when to apply for Social Security; how to best coordinate Social Security benefits with other sources of retirement income; how to minimize taxes on Social Security benefits; and more. This workshop is free; seating is limited and reservations are recommended. Register by calling 338-6322, ext. 3343 or sending an e-mail to cjanasiewicz@ulstersavings.com. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:30:00 EST http://www.newpaltzchamber.org/php/Schedule.php?view=detail&event=8630 The Bob Babb Wednesday Walks welcome adults of all ages and levels of ability. No reservations are required. Meet at the Esopus Meadows parking lot, Esopus. (From the Route 299/9W intersection go about 7.5 miles north on Route 9W. Turn right onto River Road and go about 1.3 miles to parking lot entrance.) This is a moderate, 3-mile hike. There is no fee for this program. For more information call 845-255-0919. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:30:00 EST http://www.newpaltzchamber.org/php/Schedule.php?view=detail&event=8696 Join us as we kick off the "Working Well" workplace wellness challenge, and enter your team to "Lose to Win." Teams of two compete in this weight loss challenge for a truly spectacular grand prize. This luncheon features keynote speaker Allan Atzrott, and will provide attendees with a wealth of resources to promote wellness in the workplace. Sponsored by Brinckerhoff and Neuville Insurance Group and MVP Health Care. Complimentary to corporate partners, $18 for Chamber members and $25 for non-members. Reservations are required. For more information or to RSVP, call 845-255-0243 or email info@newpaltzchamber.org Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:00:00 EST