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Wednesday Update -- April 10, 2024

• Olga Vinokur Performs for Y's Men on Tomorrow
• Spring Fling Sign Up Deadline Tomorrow
• Travel Group to Meet Monday
• Y's Men Apparel On Sale
• Save the Date: Clambake June 19
• West Point Football on September 21
• New Direct Link to Volunteer Opportunities
• Jim Marpe Lists Community Events
• Four Upcoming Trips Announced by T&E  
• Spring Golf Begins at Longshore April 22
• Fiction Book Club to Discuss Hemingway

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.

The regular Thursday morning meeting of the Y's Men tomorrow will be the performance by Ms. Vinokur in the sanctuary of the Saugatuck Congregational Church. As usual, there will be coffee, donuts and conversation with limited seating beginning at 9:00 am in Hoskins Hall. Then we move upstairs to the sanctuary where the performance will begin at 10:00 am. NOTE: No food or beverages are allowed in the sanctuary.

The Y’s Men Social Committee Presents

Spring Fling

Sign-up now. Payment deadline is tomorrow (Thursday, April 11)

Time is running out! Don't wait for it to be SOLD OUT.

Come join us for a Y's Men Annual Spring Fling & Buffet Dinner

Ballroom of the Gaelic Club of Fairfield

74 Beach Road

Fairfield, CT

Friday, April 19, 6:00 to 9:00 pm

Buffet Dinner just $75.00 per person

Music by

Sharon and Her Band

Traditional Irish Music and Good ole' Rock 'n' Roll

Dancing

Cash Bar

Click here to hear the Irish Pub Song, one of Dewey's favorite songs which will be played at the Spring Fling.

An addition to the evening will be a performance by the Lenihan Irish Step Dancers. Click here for a brief preview.

The Spring Fling is a party not to be missed.

Don’t miss out on a great social opportunity.

Dress is casual with a touch of green.

The private Gaelic Club is a special party venue, 

a must see if you have never been. https://gaconline.org/ 

Or pay by check ASAP made out to Y's Men of Westport/Weston and mailed to Y's Men of Westport/Weston, P.O. Box 167, Westport, CT 06880-0167.

Travel Group Meets Next Monday, April 15

The Y’s Men Travel Group will meet from 9:00-10:30 am this coming Monday, April 15 in Room 203 at the Church. 

All meetings start by talking about one’s recent travel experiences and coming plans. 

At this meeting we’ll first focus on these topics:

• What about places that are overrun by tourists?
• Climate issues affecting travel?
• Wine – where to go, and how are climate changes affecting that?
• Current events affecting travel planning?
• What about going to areas that are riskier? Is it worth going and if so, how to prepare?
• China & Hong Kong – worth going to now?

Additions continue to be made to the Y's Men Travel Reference Doc, located here. 

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

A Y's Man polo shirt is one of the apparel items on sale at Thursday meetings.

             Y's Men Apparel On Sale at Thursday Meetings

Be fashionable AND show your pride in the fellowship of the Y's Men!

The following apparel items highlight the embroidered Y's Men logo created by iconic artist and Y's Man Leonard Everett Fisher:

Windbreaker $40.00; Polo Shirt $30.00; Baseball Cap $15.00.

See them at our Thursday meetings, make your selection, and make your check payable to the Y's Men of Westport/Weston.

Your check will be held until we reach a minimum of 10 per item and then will place our order with the supplier. You will be informed of the forecasted meeting pick-up date.

The Y's Men is the largest and most vibrant organization of its kind in the state of Connecticut.

Wearing these items will enhance our recognition and status within the community and the state!

Save the Date

Wednesday, June 19, 2024, 6:00 pm

Ned Dimes Marina Clubhouse

BYOB

Lobster, Clams, Mussels, Corn on the Cob, Baked Potato, Watermelon

A Y’s Men Social Committee Event

(Limit 55 Participants)

WEST POINT FOOTBALL

Saturday, Sept. 21 

Army vs. Rice University

The day will comprise the West Point Parade,

a Tail Gating Party, and the Football Game.

    We've bought a section of 25 tickets to the game.

     As in years past we've reserved a tent in field

         parking for use as a “home base” for the day.

Once we know the number of people attending, we'll form

a food committee to help prepare and serve. 

The cost of the tent and tickets is $133.00 per person

plus food & drinks (BYOB).

Click Here to Reserve

 Include your email and number of guests.

Please respond by April 18th.

Y’s Men Now Have A Direct Link

To Community Service Opportunities

Westport and Weston are great communities, in large part because of dedicated volunteers who participate in the activities of not-for-profit and local government organizations.

In the spirit of “Giving Back” to our communities, the Y’s Men are actively engaged in many of these volunteer activities on both an individual and group basis. To help Y's Men volunteer on their own in Westport, the Community Service Committee has established a direct link to the "Town of Westport’s Volunteer Opportunities" page on the Town’s Website. 

You can find that link on the Y’s Men website in the Activities section on the Community Service page (click here). Take a look - there’s bound to be a volunteer opportunity of interest to you and a way to give back to the community “in kind” that suits your skills and experience.

Community Relations Events Announced by Jim Marpe

Y's Men Community Service Chairman Jim Marpe has announced three upcoming events: Wednesday, April 24 for the VFW Blood Drive; a whiskey-tasting on Wednesday, April 24 (see poster below) to benefit the Westport Uniformed Firefighters Charitable Foundation; and Saturday, April 27 for Westport's Town-Wide Clean-Up Day.

Four Trips and Events Arranged by the T&E Committee

Four upcoming trips for Y's Men have been announced by the Trips and Events committee under the chairmanship of Bill Blaufuss.

First is a visit to the Sessions Woods Wildlife Management Center led by Y's Man Tom Failla this Monday, April 15, at 11:00 am. The trip is limited to 20 participants. Tom is Weston's Tree Warden.

Second is a tour of radio broadcast studios on Wednesday, April 24 with a reservation cut-off on April 15. The tour is limited to 15 participants.

Next is a tour of the New England Air Museum and Vintage Radio Museum on Friday, May 3. This tour is limited to 24 people and reservations should be made by Thursday, April 18.

Finally, 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).

Y's Men Monday Golf at Longshore

Y’s Men Spring golf at Longshore begins on Monday, April 22 with three exclusive tee times at 11:30, 11:40 and 11:50 am. Weekly sign-ups on Friday are for the following Monday, beginning April 19.

If you are interested in this great opportunity, you will need to register in advance. Click on the "Sign Up Now" button below. Selected players will be notified by email on Sunday. Early responders get priority but not exclusivity.

If you have any questions or need more information, contact Marshall Breines, 203-856-6789 or email marshallbreines@optonline.net.

Y's Men's Fiction Book Club

To Discuss "For Whom the Bell Tolls"

The Y's Men's Fiction Book Club meets on the third Thursday of each month. On March 21, it discussed Henry Roth's Call It Sleep. On Thursday, April 18 the Club will discuss Ernest Hemingway's For Whom the Bell Tolls. Walker Percy's The Moviegoer will be the subject of May's meeting.

If you are interested in joining the Club or want additional information, contact Chris Lewis at celewis14@gmail.com.