7 in Heaven Singles Fall Horseback Riding Connetquot Park Ages 40s 50s 60s
This earlier session at Parkview Riding Center is geared toward singles in their 40s, 50s, and 60s looking to meet people on a trail ride through Connetquot Park. Same location on Connetquot Avenue in Central Islip, just a different crowd and start time. Expect about an hour in the saddle.
This earlier session at Parkview Riding Center is geared toward singles in their 40s, 50s, and 60s looking to meet people on a trail ride through Connetquot Park. Same location on Connetquot Avenue in Central Islip, just a different crowd and start time. Expect about an hour in the saddle.
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