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communications@ysmenwestportweston.org
Please use this email address to contact the Communications Committee directly should you have questions concerning Y's Men communications, the Newsletter, or other information, requests or concerns.
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The Week Ahead -- Sunday, May 19, 2024 | |
- Annual Meeting and Picnic This Thursday
- GIDG Meets Tomorrow Morning
- Andrew Wilk Captures the Arts for Broadcast May 22
- First Selectwomen Discuss "State of Our Towns"
- Volunteers Still Needed for Library Book Sale
- Celebration of Life for Len Fisher June 24
- Three Upcoming Trips Announced by T&E
- Future Social Events Listed
- Like Planning Social Events? You're Wanted
- Tuesday Picnics at Compo Begin May 28
- Westport Podcast: Strong Network of Support Services
- Boating Underway for "The Ancient Mariners"
- Y's Man John Freeman Passes Away
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Videos of all 2024 meeting presentations are now available on the Y's Men website (ysmenwestportweston.org). Then click on the “Meeting Photos & Videos” tab. | |
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Don't Miss the Y's Men Annual Meeting and Picnic
This Thursday, May 23, at Sherwood Island
Sign up below to attend the Y’s Men Annual Meeting and Picnic at the Pavilion at Sherwood Island State Park this Thursday (May 23). Sign in will begin at 9:30 am; coffee, donuts and bagels will be available at 10:00 am; and the annual meeting will start at 11:00 a.m. followed by lunch.
The event is free. Select your meal by clicking the button below. Deadline for submitting your lunch selection is 5:00 pm tomorrow (Monday, May 20).
Take advantage of the opportunity to meet and socialize with other Y’s Men.
Learn about "the state of the Y's Men" and celebrate the induction of new officers and directors.
Enjoy lunch by the Sound on a beautiful afternoon at Sherwood Island.
To attend, just click the blue box below. Fill out the form and select your meal. If you prefer to bring your own meal or not eat at all, select that option.
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Global Issues Discussion Group Meets Tomorrow
The Global Issues Discussion Group (GIDG) will meet tomorrow (Monday, May 20) at 9:00 am in Room 203 at the Church. The Russia/China relationship as well as Russia's relations with Iran and North Korea will be the subjects to be discussed.
For additional information, contact Moderator Peter Chelico at pecysmen@gmail.com.
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How Are the Performing Arts Brought to TV? Find Out From Andrew Wilk This Wednesday in Special Library Program
A collaborative program with The Westport Library, the Y's Men Classical Music Society will present "Andrew Wilk Captures the Performing Arts for Broadcast." It will be held in the Trefz Forum of the Library this Wednesday (May 22) from 7:00 to 8:00 pm.
Featured will be a selection of Andrew Wilk’s work in the arts in a wide-ranging interview in which he’ll discuss his productions and the many creative challenges he faced, showing how they were addressed. He’ll also talk about a few of the headliners who helped make those productions award winners. After the video-illustrated interview, hosted by Y’s Man and Past President John Brandt, Andrew will answer questions from the audience.
The program is free but registration is requested by clicking the button below:
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Jen Tooker, First Selectwoman of Westport, and Samantha Nestor, First Selectwoman of Weston, reported on the "State of Our Towns" with former First Selectman Jim Marpe as moderator. | |
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First Selectwomen Discuss "State of Our Towns"
Westport First Selectwoman Jen Tooker and Weston First Selectwoman Sam Nestor spoke to the Y's Men last Thursday about the "State of Our Towns," an annual Y’s Men town update meeting. They covered a variety of subjects including town economies, mill rates, upcoming projects and extensive services available to resident of both towns.
Moderated by former Westport First Selectman and Y's Man Jim Marpe, the discussion was followed by an engaging question and answer segment.
The Y’s Men were pleased to have both town leaders join us. The informative discussion may be viewed by clicking the button below:
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Volunteers Still Needed for Library Book Sale
There still are open slots for Y's men to help out at The Westport Library Book Sale today and tomorrow. Help is needed:
Today (Sunday, May 19) from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, to help move books from Brooks Place to the Forum.
Tomorrow (Monday, May 20) to takedown starting at 4:00 pm. This task usually takes a couple of hours.
For details and volunteer opportunities, please click the button below. Be sure to indicate that you are from the Y's Men.
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Celebration of Y's Man Leonard Everett Fisher's
Life Set for June 24
A celebration of Leonard Everett Fisher's life will be held on Monday, June 24 at The Westport Library from 3:00 to 6:00 pm, according to a posting in "06880."
Len passed away on Saturday, March 2. He was 99 and had been a Y's Man since 2004.
Hailed as a "Westport icon," Len was an artist well known for illustrating children's books. Starting in 1955, he illustrated about 250 books for young readers including about 88 that he also wrote. In the Y's Men, he was best known for designing the organization's Memorial Day float that consistently won the "best float" award.
The date of June 24 is special. It would have been Len's 100th birthday.
Donations in his and his wife's name can be made to "Margery & Leonard Everett Fisher Endowment for Children's Books in the Arts," c/o The Westport Library, 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT 06880.
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Three Upcoming Trips Arranged by the T&E Committee
Three upcoming trips for Y's Men have been announced by the Trips and Events Committee under the chairmanship of Bill Blaufuss.
First is a guided tour of Prospect Gardens in Westport on Thursday, May 30.
Second is a tour of the laboratories at the headquarters of Consumer Reports in Yonkers, N.Y., followed by a wine tasting on Wednesday, June 5.
Third will be West Point Football on Saturday, September 21, with Army vs. Rice University.
Complete details for each of these events are available under the Trips and Events tab on the Y's Men website (ysmenwestportweston.org).
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Tuesday Evening Picnics at Compo Begin Tuesday, May 28
Besides the Annual Hot Dog Roast scheduled for Tuesday, July 23 (see listing above under Future Social Events), the traditional Y's Men Tuesday evening picnics at Compo Beach will begin May 28 (the day after Memorial Day).
Arranged by Y's Man Jon Fox, the gathering takes place on South Beach "642 feet to the right of the cannons." There is no need for a beach sticker. Simply tell them at the entrance that you are attending the Y's Men picnic. It begins about 4:30 to 5:00 pm. Bring your own chairs, finger food and your choice of beverage perhaps to share (no glass containers are allowed).
If weather is bad (too hot, too cold, rainy), Jon says, "Stay home. Otherwise, just come and enjoy." If additional information is needed, contact Jon by clicking here.
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month and Jen Tooker, First Selectwoman of Westport, and Elaine Daignault, Westport's Director of Human Services, discuss the extraordinary number of support services available to Westporters in this extremely informational and helpful podcast. | |
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Boating Underway for "The Ancient Mariners"
Prior to Covid the Y’s Men had an active boating group known as “The Ancient Mariners.”
They held weekly local sailing or power boating events and less frequent overnight or multi-day trips to other destinations.
They also organized occasional off-season sailing charters in the British Virgin Islands or as far away as Croatia.
Several Y's Men are interested in restarting the Ancient Mariner Program but more boaters and boats are needed to reach the critical mass that will be required.
They are inviting Y's Men to join them and would like to hear from you.
If you own a boat and are interested in participating, but haven’t already been in touch, please contact Y's Man George Kalan via email at gkalan@optonline.net.
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Y's Man John Freeman Passes Away at 100
Y's Man John Freeman passed away on Tuesday, May 14. He was 100.
According to his family, John loved his association with the Y's Men and his participation in the Hoot Owls. He proudly wore his Y's Men cap for many years, they said.
Services for John will be announced when they are received.
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