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August 2015
Hudson Valley New York Regional G.R.I.T.S. ~ August 24th
This new chapter's second shoot is going to be a great time!  Plan to join the ladies at the oldest gun club in the country!
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Hudson Valley NY Region G.R.I.T.S. ~ Orvis Sandanona
Join Elizabeth Lanier and some of her Central Virginia G.R.I.T.S. on Friday the 25th for some shooting fun and information on the G.R.I.T.S. organization. Â Let's have a snack and libation after shooting!
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November Shoot at Orvis
Hello GRITS Gals! Thanksgiving is right around the corner! Let's Shoot, Eat, Drink and Be Thankful for our G.R.I.T.S. Group! Here is the information for our November 20th Shoot at Orvis: Registration: 12:30 Start Time: 1pm 100 rounds of shooting (no instruction) $55/pp Optional Instructional Shooting Clinic Start time:1 pm 2 1/2 hours of instruction/shooting Each instructor can accommodate a group of up to four shooters cost: $150/pp (ammo not included) Please note that cart rental is extra.…
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Hudson Valley GRITS~Jingle Bells/Shotgun Shells Shoot
Mark you calendar! Our December shoot will be held at Mid Hudson Sporting Clays in New Paltz, NY on December 12, 2015. Paula Moore from Team Beretta will be joining us to share tips to improve our clay shooting. Â MORE DETAILS COMING!
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G.R.I.T.S. Frost Bite Shoot~Hudson Valley Chapter
Pull out your cold weather gear and join us at Orvis Sandanona! Â After shooting we will have a chapter meeting in the dining room. Â As usual, please bring a simple dish to share, your favorite libation and good conversation! Topics for our January chapter meeting: 2016 Shooting dates, Field trips to other shooting facilities, training and instruction, Call2Adventure Event, Official Chapter Launch This will be an important meeting to discuss how we want to develop our Hudson Valley Region G.R.I.T.S.…
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Hudson Valley~NY G.R.I.T.S. GATHERING
       9:15 am registration - 9:30 am shooting Chapter meeting  immediately following the shoot. Orvis Sandanona A LATE DELAY POSTING BY THE MAIN OFFICE....SORRY~ PLEASE CALL THE CLUB IF YOU CAN JOIN THEM
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Hudson Valley March Shoot! 5 Stand Fun!
We will be doing something fun and unique for our March shoot! We will be shooting 5-stand at Fairfield County Fish, Game & Protective Assn What is 5-stand you ask? 5-stand is a type of shotgun sport shooting similar to sporting clays, trap and skeet. There are five stations or stands and 6-18 strategically placed traps. Shooters shoot in turn at various combinations of clay targets. Each station will have a menu card that lets the shooter know the sequence…
Find out more »June 2016
NY Hudson Valley G.R.I.T.S “OFFICIAL” launch!
            G.R.I.T.S. CHAPTER LAUNCH The Hudson Valley Region G.R.I.T.S. would like to invite you to join us for the celebration of our chapter launch at Orvis Sandanona. GRITS founder, Elizabeth Lanier, will be in attendance. Saturday, June 4th, 2016 12:00 pm Registration with meet and greet 1:00 pm Shooting (clays or 2 hour lesson) 3:30 pm buffet/door prizes etc RSVP to GRITS at hudsonvalleynyregiongrits@aol.com by Tuesday, May 31st $125…
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Hudson Valley NY Chapter – GRITS
July 16 8:30 registration, prompt 9:00 start Bristol Fish and Game Bristol, CT
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Hudson Valley NY Chapter GRITS
August 20 9:30 registration/ 10:00 start St. Hubert's Lodge Marlboro, NY
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Hudson Valley NY Chapter GRITS
9:30 registration/10:00 start Orvis Sandanona Millbrook, NY (this is the Orvis Game Fair weekend so it should be a good time) Please contact Barb Carlson or Lisa Roberge at hudsonvalleynyregiongrits@aol.com for further information.
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Hudson Valley NY Chapter GRITS
Tentative GRITS weekend: November 12-13 St. Hubert's Lodge Marlborough, NY Please contact Barb Carlson or Lisa Roberge at hudsonvalleynyregiongrits@aol.com for further information.
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Hudson Valley G.R.I.T.S. Frost Bite Shoot – January 28, 2017
2017-january-28-hudson-valley-grits-shoot The weather is looking good for Saturday! Keep in mind, we've had some odd weather this week so expect the trails and parking lot to be mucky and muddy. In other words, I wouldn't advise wearing your beautiful $500 boots to this event. Cost: $55 Shooting, $10 Lunch (Ammo, trapper tip, cart rental and gun rental are not included. Kindly let me know if you would like to share a cart so that I can reserve one.) We've got…
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Hudson Valley – New York Region G.R.I.T.S. February Shoot
We had an awesome turnout on Saturday for our Frost Bite Shoot. We had over 20 shooters attend. The chilly weather didn't stop us from having a blast the course. As always, there were lots of delicious appetizers and desserts from our members. We also enjoyed a bourbon tasting compliments of Carol Ann Coughlin (one of our new chapter members) from Taconic Distillery. Great group of women! Attached you will find the details for our next shoot at Mid-Hudson on…
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Hudson Valley GRITS ~ Shootin’ of the Green ~ St. Paddy’s Shoot
Cost: $70 100 Sporting Clays Targets with lunch or 2 hour beginner Sporting Clays lesson with lunch (ammo, golf cart rental, trapper gratuity not included) Join us for our Saint Patrick's themed shoot! Plan to wear green and bring an Irish themed appetizer, dessert or libation to share. Lunch will be served in the dining room after shooting. This will be a great opportunity to bring friends who are new to shooting to take advantage of the beginner lesson option.…
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Hudson Valley – New York Region G.R.I.T.S. April Shoot
April 22, 2017 to be held at Ten Mile River (tentative). More information to follow. As always, feel free to call or email.  My phone number is 860-209-7732 Pull! Lisa Roberge Co-Coordinator Hudson Valley GRITS
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Hudson Valley – New York Region G.R.I.T.S. May Shoot
May 22, 2017 - Mashomack Preserve - This is a Sunday. - More information to follow. (We've been invited by Connecticut Travelers Sporting Clays Association to join their shoot at Mashomack but we are  trying to coordinate our own GRITS shoot there as well) As always, feel free to call or email.  My phone number is 860-209-7732 Pull! Lisa Roberge Co-Coordinator Hudson Valley GRITS
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Hudson Valley – New York Region G.R.I.T.S. June Shoot
June 3, 2017 - Orvis - More information to follow We will be celebrating our Chapter's 2nd anniversary at this shoot! As always, feel free to call or email. Â My phone number is 860-209-7732 Pull! Lisa Roberge Co-Coordinator Hudson Valley GRITS
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Hudson Valley G.R.I.T.S. July Shoot
Hudson Valley GRITS Friday July 14, 2017 Mid-summer day at Mashomack Preserve, 7435 Route 82, Pine Plains, NY Cost: $125 **Checks payable to Mashomack $110 plus $15 cash for trapper tip Includes 100 targets (ammo not included) Meet at the Red Barn for 9:30 Registration. We start shooting at 10:00 a.m. Followed by Lunch: Cobb Salad, dessert, wine and/or soft drinks Please RSVP by July 10, 2017 to Lisa Roberge 860-209-7732 or email hudsonvalleynyregiongrits@aol.com Special notes:No carts are available but…
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Hudson Valley G.R.I.T.S. Spooktacular Autumn Shoot
Spooktacular Autumn Shoot at Tamarack Preserve in Amenia, NY Join Hudson Valley NY GRITS For Our Autumn Shoot and Potluck Luncheon! Friday, October 20th Registration: 10am Shoot 10:30am Cost: $105 Includes 100 targets and ammo. Additional $15 cash for trapper tip After shooting we'll enjoy a potluck luncheon with libations in the cabin in the woods. We had a lovely time last year with a roaring fire inside and peaceful scenery from the porch overlooking the stream. What a great way…
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Hudson Valley NY G.R.I.T.S. ~ Jingle Bells & Shotgun Shells
Hudson Valley NY GRITS Will Be Kicking Off the Holiday Season With a Fun Sporting Clays and Trap Shooting Event Sunday, December 3rd Registration: 9am ~ Safety Meeting: 9:45am ~ Shoot: 10am Cost: $65 (cash, check or credit card payable the day of the shoot) Includes 50 sporting clay targets, 50 Trap targets and cart rental Note: Willow Wood Members will pay based on current member rates ***This is a private club which means there is no ammo for sale…
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Hudson Valley GRITS at Saint Hubert’s – Saturday, February 24, 2018
Join Hudson Valley NY GRITS for a fun morning on the sporting clays course! Saturday, February 24, 2018 Registration: 10:00 am in the member's lounge (lower level) Safety Briefing then Shooting the course: 10:30 am or 10:30 am a lesson for those who choose that option COST: $60 for 100 targets Cart Rental is Available: $40 (for 1,2,3 or 4 shooters) If needed: Ammo $10 per box Gun Rental $40 Payment the day of the event in the form of…
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Hudson Valley G.R.I.T.S. ~ Shotgun Shootin’ & BBQin’
Hudson Valley G.R.I.T.S. has been invited to shoot at 110 Rod & Gun Club in Pleasant Valley, NY.  We'll have a fun-filled day of the sporting clays course and the trap field followed by a good old-fashioned potluck BBQ! The price includes 100 targets and steak/chicken for the grill. Just bring a picnic side or dessert to share along with your libation of choice. var jformID = 81264299992169;
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Hudson Valley GRITS ~ Red, White and Blue Shoot
Hudson Valley GRITS will be continuing the 4th of July Spirit Wear RED, WHITE & BLUE to celebrate! Orvis Sandanona Saturday, July 14th 9:30 Registration   10:00 Shoot Followed by potluck lunch and libations under the pavilion. Plan to bring a picnic style dish to share and your libation of choice $55 Round of Clays Ammo, shotgun rental, trapper tip and golf cart rental are not included. If you need to rent a shotgun, please plan to arrive a little…
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GRITS Fun and Games at Mid Hudson
In August we will be heading to Mid Hudson Sporting Clays to play a variety of shotgun games. We will shoot sporting clays, skeet, and 5-stand. Haven't played some of the games? Well now is your chance to give it a go in a fun non-competitive environment!
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Hudson Valley GRITS ~ Shooting, Sipping & Shopping
Hudson Valley NY GRITS has a funfilled day planned beginning with clay shooting at Ten Mile River Preserve then making a short trek over to the Orvis Game Fair where there will be more shooting if you'd like or just stroll the Orvis Sandanona grounds and enjoy all the vendors, exhibits, food and drink. A perfect way to spend an autumn day in upstate NY! This is a GRITS and Guys event! Saturday, September 15th Ten Mile River Preserve 266 Berkshire Rd, Dover Plains,…
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Hudson Valley Tuesday Shoot & Scoot
Join Hudson Valley GRITS For Our
Tuesday Shoot & Scoot
at Orvis Sandanona
June 2019
Hudson Valley NY ~ Tuesday Shoot & Scoot
Join Hudson Valley GRITS For Our
Tuesday Shoot & Scoot
at Orvis Sandanona
Tuesday, June 4th
10 am registration - 10:30 am shoot
Hudson Valley GRITS Kickin’ off Summer with Some Shotgun FUN!
Hudson Valley GRITS has been invited to shoot at
Bristol Fish & Game in Bristol, CT
Saturday, June 29th
8:30 check in 8:45 group photo 9:00 off to go BANG!
Come join our woodland adventure!
We'll shoot 100 sporty targets on this rugged course. Then enjoy a picnic potluck. As usual, bring your libation of choice and a dish to share.
July 2019
Hudson Valley GRITS ~ July Tuesday Shoot & Scoot
Join Hudson Valley GRITS For Our
Tuesday Shoot & Scoot
at Orvis Sandanona
Tuesday, July 2nd
9:30 am registration - 10:00 am shoot
$55 plus cart and trapper tip
We'll Shoot 100 targets then Scoot or grab a quick bite to eat then Scoot!
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August 2019
Hudson Valley GRITS Summer Heat Shoot
Every January we brave the cold for our Frostbite Shoot Let's do the same in the Summer Heat! We'll shoot 100 clays on the course and have lunch afterward. Itinerary Saturday, August 3rd 9:00-9:30 – Check in 9:45 – Safety/ Timeline Orientation 10:00 - 12:30 – off to go BANG! 12:30 - Lunch Cost $130.00 Includes 100 Sporting Clays, Cart, Lunch, & Tax Since Ten Mile River is not open to the public, you are welcome to bring your guy…
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Join Hudson Valley GRITS For Our Tuesday Shoot & Scoot at Orvis Sandanona Tuesday, August 6th 9:30 am registration - 10:00 am off to go BANG! $55 plus cart and trapper tip We'll Shoot 100 targets then Scoot or grab a quick bite to eat then Scoot! Hudson Valley GRITS shoots together the first Tuesday of each month click here to register
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October 2019
Continental Pheasant Shoot at Orvis Sandanona
Upstate NY is beautiful in the fall... hope you'll come and join us for this shoot! Although you need to make the reservation with Orvis directly, please email Lisa Roberge lovebreakinclays@gmail.com if you are attending so that we can plan for other GRITS activities like dinner the night before and maybe sporting clays on Sunday.  Here's the list of area accommodations: Blue Barn…
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