The Week Ahead -- Sunday, January 19, 2025 | |
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Table of Contents
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- Tomorrow's Travel Group Meeting Cancelled
- Best-Selling Author of "The Dynasty" Speaks February 3
- Mark Strauss of WaveAerospace to Talk Drones
- Donors Needed for Y's Men Sponsored Blood Drive
- Ping Pongers "Going Strong" Playing Every Monday
- Mindfulness Group Meets Every Monday by Zoom
- Upcoming Trip Announced by T&E Committee
- Carey Weber, Lori Jones on Fairfield University Arts
- New Members Lunch Set for Thursday, February 27
- Use Y's Men Newsletter to Inform About Club Activities
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Tomorrow's Y's Men Travel Group Meeting Cancelled
The Y’s Men Travel Group, scheduled to meet tomorrow at 9:00 am, has been cancelled. Y's Man Dave Pressler, previously announced as the featured speaker with a special presentation, has come down with strep.
The next meeting of the Group will be Monday, February 3 from 9:00 to 10:30 am in Room 203 at the Church. A different agenda for that meeting will be announced soon.
All meetings start with members talking about their recent travel experiences.
For information about the Y’s Men Travel Group, or to be added to the group’s email distribution list, please contact Art Mann, mannart03@gmail.com.
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The Y's Men and The Westport Library Present "The Dynasty" of the New England Patriots Monday, February 3 | |
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In anticipation of the Super Bowl on Sunday, February 9, The Y’s Men and The Westport Library welcome Jeff Benedict to talk football and discuss his definitive book on the New England Patriots "The Dynasty" (click here for Library listing).
Benedict is the ultimate cultural authority on the most dominant sports dynasty of the 21st century, the New England Patriots. He provides the definitive inside story of the team.
Come to the Trefz Forum at The Westport Library, on Monday, February 3 from 7:00 to 8:30 pm and learn the real inside story about the Patriots and their drive to become one of the greatest pro football teams in NFL history.
Spouses and friends are welcome. Seats are free but may becomemited, so register soon by clicking here. Free baked treats from Cobs Bread of Westport will be available.
Check out the video about Jeff’s book by clicking here.
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Mark Strauss of WaveAerospace to Talk Drones | |
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Mark Strauss
Mark Strauss, Co-Founder and CEO of WaveAerospace based in Stratford, will be the featured speaker at the Y's Men meeting this Thursday, January 23. He will discuss his company's leadership role in the development of custom-designed unmanned aerial vehicles, such as drones, and more, the great importance of their use, and how they benefit everyone.
Set apart by extraordinary creativity, Mark holds a degree in chemistry from Yale University and has extensive experience in marketing, e-commerce and analytics.
Y's Men Thursday morning meetings are in Hoskins Hall downstairs in the Saugatuck Congregational Church, 245 Post Road East in Westport. As always, donut and bagel social hour 9:00 to 10:00 am, short business meeting at 10:00, and speaker starts at 10:30 finishing no later than 11:30. Come early and meet your fellow members. Guests are always welcome.
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Calling All Y's Men: Red Cross Needs Your Blood | |
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Pongers "Going Strong" Playing Every Monday at Senior Center
Commissioner Steve Eliot of the Monday Y's Men Ping Pong Group reports that "we are going strong." There is now a committed group of about 12 Pongers who play every Monday from 2:30 to 4:00 pm at the Westport Center for Senior Activities.
The Group thanks Bob Novak who graciously sets up and breaks down the ping-pong tables each week. Because many players have had hip, knee, back, and cardiac surgeries, they are grateful to Bob.
Y's Men can either just show up or contact Steve Eliot at steliot@aol.com. Participants must be registered with the Westport Center for Senior Activities which takes only a minute. See you around the nets.
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Y's Men Mindfulness Group Meets by Zoom Monday Evenings
The Y's Men Mindfulness Group meets every Monday evening by Zoom at 7:30 pm. Its next meeting is tomorrow (Monday, January 20) when it will pursue its goals of training the mind and heart, and cultivating wisdom and compassion.
Meetings are scheduled to last an hour but could go longer if needed or desired. The format is 20 minutes practice, 20 minutes teachings, and 20 minutes for discussion on applying and integrating mindfulness in daily life.
For each session someone will choose a topic to explore and share with the Group. The topic for tomorrow is Patience Practice.
The Zoom link for tomorrow and subsequent meetings is:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85601767938?pwd=amQBmf1vR7386YXHCdjieIwZ8uaj8e.1
Meeting ID: 856 0176 7938
Passcode: 766033
For additional details, contact Harvey Luft at harveyluft@gmail.com or Paul Epstein at epsteinmb@aol.com.
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The Trips and Events Committee organizes numerous and varied outings
for the pleasure of club members. Click the link for more info:
Tuesday, January 21 - Tour of FDR Library & Museum, Hyde Park, NY
https://conta.cc/3CaskM7
Please check the T&E tab on the Y’s Men website for more information on listings.
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Speakers Provide A Definitive Look at Fairfield University Arts | |
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Carey Weber (right) and Lori Jones outlined Fairfield University spring art offerings.
Carey Mack Weber, Executive Director of the Fairfield University Art Museum, and Lori Jones, Director of Operations and Programs for the Quick Center for the Arts, spoke to the Y’s Men last Thursday about what we can look forward to during this spring season, and gave a sneak peek at what’s on tap for next year!
They each offered a great presentation reinforcing why Fairfield University is a major leader in the area for arts and entertainment. This video is very informative and sure to motivate you to enjoy a visit to Fairfield University this spring season.
Click here to view last Thursday's presentation by Carey Weber and Lori Jones.
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New Members: Save Thursday, February 27 for Luncheon
A luncheon for new members of Y's Men will be held on Thursday, February 27 at Gabriel's Italian Steakhouse of Westport, 27 Powers Court, beginning at noon.
The event provides an opportunity to meet fellow new members, connect with the Y's Men leadership team, learn about Y's Men activities, trips, and events, and find ways to become involved. Following the luncheon, attendees are invited to a comprehensive backstage tour of the Westport Country Playhouse next door to the restaurant.
Contact Membership Chairman Allan Siegert at News@siegert.us with any questions.
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Y's Men Activity Chairmen: Publicize Your Club Here
There are more than 30 different activities available to Y's Men. If you want other Y's Men to learn about your activity, consider providing information about your next meeting to the Y's Men Newsletter. Tell the membership where and when you will be meeting, what you are going to discuss, and whom to contact for additional information. Provide photos from previous meetings, too.
Write-ups should be submitted by noon on Fridays.
Please send your material to Dick Kalt at dickkalt@gmail.com and edbloch71@gmail.com and contact either of them with any questions.
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