Weekly Update

Sunday August 23

3 Openings Available 

for the Boston 50th Anniversary Walk on Saturday, August 29!    

If you’ve been hoping to join us, now’s your chance! These spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Don’t miss out on celebrating 50 years of volkssporting in Boston with fellow walkers! GO TO 

escvwalks.org to sign up. 

Thank POC Kathy M. for hosting the Altamont Fair Walk on Wednesday 8/19 with sign in help from Toni, Chuck, and Gail. A fun day at the fair. 

Seasoned ESCV bike riders had a wonderful bike ride Saturday at the Saratoga Historic Battlefield and National Cemetery. The ride was 18 miles, a bit short for this august group but the various hills made up for that. Of the 12 riders which included one from Meetup and one from Westchester downstate. One rider stayed for the weekend and attended the free music at Freedom Park and enjoyed the drone show after the music. A lovely weekend to say the least!  Our final ride of this season will be from Queensbury to Lake George on Saturday, October 3rd. 

POC Tad Darling

Join POC Louise R. on Wednesday, August 26, for the last Wednesday Walk of the 2026 season in Northville. 

Bring your lunch and a lawn chair and enjoy the park-like atmosphere. 

Around 11:30 AM, we’ll gather for a meeting to set the 2027 Wednesday Walk schedule.

Come walk, relax, and help us plan another great year of Wednesday walks! 

Sunday August  16, 2026

Thank you to POC Brenda for hosting Wednesday’s walk on August 12th in Saratoga East Side! It was a beautiful, sunny morning for a stroll through the neighborhoods of Saratoga and the Saratoga Race Track  where we got to watch the horses during their morning workouts. A great combination of walking, scenery, and a little Saratoga racing action! 

thank you to POC Sue for hosting a wonderful seasonal walk on Sunday, August 16th  in Williamstown, MA! It was a special afternoon with warm sunshine and a gentle breeze—perfect for enjoying the beautiful scenery and, the great sense of community and company along the way.

On Wednesday, August 19th, we’re heading to the Altamont Fair with POC Kathy! We look forward to a lively day at the fair—it promises to be a fun-filled outing and maybe some strawberry shortcake! 

Tad will be hosting our Saratoga Battlefield Bike Ride on Saturday August 22nd. The ride will follow the park loop road, stopping at a few of the historic sites along the way. Once exiting the park the route continues along the Hudson River and then on to the National Cemetery. 

Sunday 8/9/2026

3 Openings Available!

We now have 3 openings for the Boston 50th Anniversary Walk on Saturday, August 29!    

If you’ve been hoping to join us, now’s your chance! These spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Don’t miss out on celebrating 50 years of volkssporting in Boston with fellow walkers!

Thank you to Teresa for hosting our Wednesday Walk on August 5th in Old Niskayuna! It was a lovely walk through the shady, tree-lined streets, passing classic homes and beautiful gardens along the way —pretty much perfect walking weather!

A big thank-you to our POC, Tad Darling, for planning and leading the Erie Canal Pattersonville Bike ride on Saturday 8august 8th and making sure everyone had a safe and enjoyable outing. With the questionable weather we decided to play it safe and cut the ride short after touring the Amsterdam Walking Bridge new addition running along the south shore of the Mohawk River. 

Join POC Brenda Streed for a Wednesday Walk – Saratoga East Side on August 12th. Enjoy the sights and history of the Saratoga Race Course, A great way to spend a summer Wednesday—come walk with us!

Join Sue Grey for a beautiful seasonal walk in Williamstown, MA. on Sunday August 16th a picturesque village nestled in the Berkshires. Lace up your walking shoes and make a day of it in the Berkshires! 

Louise

Sunday August 2, 2026 

Thank you to the walkers who braved the rain Wednesday July 29th for the Ballston Lake walk. 

Join us this Wednesday, August 5, as we explore the charming, tree-lined streets of Old Niskayuna with POC Teresa Kennedy. We hope you’ll join us for another enjoyable morning of walking, conversation, and discovering one of our region’s historic neighborhoods!

On Saturday, August 8, Tad Darling will be hosting a 24 mile recreational group bike ride from Pattersonville trail head to the Schoharie Creek a bit west of South Amsterdam.  Registration is 8:30 to 8:55, and the ride will start about 9:00 am.  We will stop at Lock 10 hoping a boat is going through and then we will tour the walking bridge over the Mohawk in Amsterdam.  We have moved this bike ride to mid summer hoping that more of the flowers will be out on the bridge.  From there, we will bike to the Schoharie Creek to view the old Aqueduct.  This is an out and back ride on a paved RR grade bike trail.  There are no bathrooms at the start point. Registration fee is $4.  Helmets are required.  Please make sure bikes are in good condition and tires properly inflated.  We will not ride in the rain or threat of lightning.  Cancelation will be at 7:00 pm Friday evening if possible.  POC is Tad Darling, Text at 518-275-6220.

Come join us for fun, fitness, and friendship.

Louise

Weekly Update Sunday July 26, 2026 

Thank you to POC Barbara Nigro for our Wednesday Walk on July 22 in Gloversville, and thank you to Alan L. for stamping our books. With a cool breeze, and comfortable temperatures, it was the perfect morning for a walk.

Thank you to POC Tad Darling and host Larry Godshalk for a great group bike ride on Saturday, July 25. We enjoyed a scenic ride from Albany along the Hudson River and toward the foothills of the Helderbergs. Another great day outdoors with ESCV! 

Come join POC Louise Remillard on Wednesday, July 29, for a walk in Ballston Lake. Enjoy a pleasant route through the village along sidewalks and local streets. We hope to see you there!

Come join us for fun, fitness, and friendship.

Louise

Sunday July 19, 2026

A big thank you to POC Larry Godshalk for our Wednesday, July 15 walk through beautiful Oakwood Cemetery in Troy. It was a wonderful opportunity to explore this historic National Historic Landmark while enjoying its scenic trails, monuments, and breathtaking views. And thank you to Barbara Feeney for helping at the sign-in table. 

Join us next Wednesday, July 22, for our twelfth Wednesday Walk of the season in Gloversville, by POC Barbara Nigro. Along the route, you’ll pass the New York State Baseball Hall of Fame, take in the ongoing revitalization of the historic  Schine Theater, and the beautifully restored Carnegie library. Join us as we explore another wonderful community together.

ESCV will be sponsoring, an 18 mile round trip recreational group bike ride on Saturday, July 25th.  Registration is 8:30 to 8:55 with the ride starting about 9:00 am.  Registration fee is $4.  The start point is the Corning Preserve Playground parking lot on Quay St., Albany.  Enjoy a leisurely railroad grade bike ride on a paved path. The trail starts in Albany, heads south on the new Albany connector trail and then west passing through Bethlehem, Delmar, and Slingerlands ending in Voorheesville. We will stop at the railroad themed pavilion in Voorheesville to regroup and then take a short detour into Voorheesville with a stop at the Blackbirds Bike Cafe for a treat.  This is an out and back ride. You can turn around at any point to shorten the ride.  Bikes should be in good repair and tires inflated.  Helmets are required.  We do not ride in the rain or threat of lightning.  If possible, cancelations would be posted at 7:00 pm the evening before if necessary. The POC is Tad Darling, cell: 518-275-6220, text with questions.  Larry Godshalk will be hosting the ride.

Come join us for fun, fitness, and friendship!

Louise

Sunday July 12, 2026

It was a beautiful morning to walk in Schuylerville/Hudson Crossing on Wednesday, July 8th. Thank you to POC LaVerne Stiles for creating the walk, and to Linda and Malcolm for assisting with registration. Participants enjoyed the Champlain Canal towpath, the historic village of Schuylerville, and the scenic trails of Hudson Crossing Park. Thank you to everyone who joined us!

Thank you to POC Tad Darling for creating Saturday’s Schenectady Mohawk Bike Ride on July 11th. Riders followed the Mohawk River to Erie Canal Lock 8 and through Schenectady’s historic Stockade neighborhood, enjoying scenic river views, local history, and great camaraderie. Thank you to everyone who participated!

Join POC Larry Godshalk on Wednesday, July 15th for a walk through historic Oakwood Cemetery in Troy. A National Historic Landmark, Oakwood spans 280 acres of wooded parkland with scenic trails, ponds, sculptures, and impressive stonework. Along the way, enjoy wonderful views of Troy and the Hudson River Valley while exploring one of the nation’s finest rural cemeteries.

 join us for fun, fitness, and friendship!

Louise

July 5 Update

Thank you to POC Wayne Knapp for hosting the Wednesday, July 1 walk at the University at Albany SUNY campus. We also extend our appreciation to Gail and Joyce for assisting and helping make the walk a success. Thank you to all who participated!

Coming up on Wednesday, July 8, join POC LaVerne Stiles for the Schuylerville/Hudson Crossing walk. Enjoy a scenic walk along the Champlain Canal towpath, through the historic village of Schuylerville, and the beautiful trails of Hudson Crossing Park while discovering the area’s rich Revolutionary War and canal history.

Join POC Tad Darling on Saturday, July 11, for the Schenectady Mohawk Group Bike Ride! This scenic city and town ride follows the Mohawk River to Erie Canal Lock 8, travels through the historic Stockade neighborhood, and loops around the beautiful Union College campus. Come enjoy a great day of cycling with fellow ESCV members!

Come join us for fun, fitness, and friendship!

Louise

Weekly Update – Sunday, June 28

Thank you to POC Teresa K. for leading Wednesday’s June 24 walk featuring the beautiful Rose Garden in Central Park. The roses were in full bloom, making it a wonderful place to enjoy a walk. Following the walk, several walkers attended an informative program at the greenhouse presented with Master Gardener Arden L.

Thank you to POC Tad D. for sponsoring Saturday’s bike ride on June 27 along the Empire State Trail to historic Little Falls, the highest lock on the Erie Canal. a beautiful morning to enjoy the scenery, and camaraderie along this iconic route.

Thank you to POC Larry Godshalk for sharing scenic Rhinebeck with us during today’s Year Round Walk on Sunday, June 28. Walkers enjoyed exploring the village’s historic architecture, charming streets, and beautiful Hudson Valley scenery.

This week join us for Wednesday July 1 with POC Wayne Knapp at the University At Albany SUNY Campus. Walk is on sidewalks and dirt roads on Indian Path trail, passing Indian Pond, the Academic Podium, the Boor Sculpture Studio, SEFCU Arena (home of the Danes Basketball teams). 

Come join us for fun, fitness, and friendship!

Louise

Sunday, June 21, 2026

It is with sadness that I share the passing of longtime ESCV walker, Shirley Pingelski, on June 18. Please keep Shirley’s family in your thoughts and prayers.

The Boston Bus Trip on Saturday, August 29, 2026, still has a few seats available. Visit escvwalks.org to sign up.

Thank you to POC Donna Farber and sign assistant Linda Dunn for coordinating Wednesday’s Strawberry Ice Cream Social. Special thanks also to Teresa, Sue, Sue, and Jan for providing the delicious strawberries and ice cream enjoyed by all.

On Saturday, June 20, ESCV sponsored a Traditional Walk in Catskill. Walkers enjoyed a beautiful sunny day with a refreshing breeze while exploring the village’s scenic streets and discovering the charming Catskill Cats. It was a perfect way to celebrate the first day of summer.

This week’s schedule includes one bike ride and two walks:

• Schenectady Rose Garden Walk – Wednesday, June 24

• Little Falls Bike Ride – Saturday, June 27
• Rhinebeck Walk – Sunday, June 28

Come join us for fun, fitness, and friendship!

Louise