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Wednesday Update -- October 16, 2024 | |
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Table of Contents
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- British Raid on Danbury Topic for Tomorrow's Speaker
- Fire Department Requests Help for Hurricane Victims
- Let’s Do Brunch on Wednesday, October 23
- GIDG Focuses on Middle East This Monday
- Y’s Men Sponsor October Blood Drive at the VFW
- Entries in Photo Contest Begin October 24
- Y's Men Volunteers Needed for Library Book Sale
- Westport Woman’s Club Seeks Clothing Donations
- Your Unused Eyeglasses Can Help Others
- Upcoming Trips Announced by T&E Committee
- Brunch and Holiday Party Upcoming Social Committee Events
- How to Order Free Covid-19 At Home Tests
- Y's Man Jim Brockwell Passes Away
- Fred Hunt Memorial at Harding Funeral Home October 24
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British Raid on Danbury Topic of Tomorrow's Speaker | |
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Ed Hynes
Ed Hynes first became interested in the Danbury Raid as a child when he learned his neighbor’s house was partially burned by the British during the raid. He and his wife are fascinated by history and have visited many important battlefields both here and abroad.
Ed will talk about the British landing at Compo Beach in the spring of 1777, their march through Redding to Danbury, and their return to the shore through Ridgefield and Wilton. He will discuss the main encounters that took place in Danbury and Ridgefield and the roles key historical figures played in the Raid and Battle.
Ed was born and raised in Wilton, attended Wilton High School, and currently lives in Norwalk. He graduated from The George Washington University in Washington, D.C. with a BA in political science, and subsequently spent most of his career in financial services.
Our Thursday morning meetings are held in Hoskins Hall with coffee, donuts, bagels and cream cheese from 9:00 am to 10:00 am; business meeting at 10:00 am; and speaker at 10:30 am who finishes no later than 11:30 am. Hoskins Hall is downstairs in the Saugatuck Congregational Church, 245 Post Road East in Westport.
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Westport Firefighters Need Our Help to Help Hurricane Victims | |
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Westport firefighters are collecting much needed supplies and monetary donations to assist residents in North Carolina affected by Hurricane Helene. They are filling a trailer and traveling South to help support the hurricane victims.
Needed Items include:
Food, bottled water, contractor-size trash bags, blankets, first aid supplies,feminine hygiene products, diapers and baby clothes, hand sanitizer, toilet paper, paper towels, bleach, shovels, brooms, gloves, coolers, propane, cook stoves, flashlights, batteries, fans, dehumidifiers, and generators.
Drop items off at Fire Department Headquarters at 515 Post Road East at any time.
Checks can be made out to "Westport UFCF" with Hurricane Relief in the Memo section and dropped off at Fire Department Headquarters.
Mail donations to Westport UFCF "Hurricane Relief," PO Box 5182, Westport CT 06881, or go to www.wufcf.org/donate-now to make an online donation and be sure to note that it is for the Hurricane Relief effort.
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“Let’s Do Brunch” at the Sinclair
We will have a fabulous Y’s Men Private Brunch at the delightful Sinclair restaurant at 1229 Post Road in the Brick Walk in Fairfield.
Wednesday, October 23, 11:30 am to 1:30 pm
Choose from the Sinclair’s All Day Brunch menu at:
https://www.thesinclairct.com/menu/brunch (steak & eggs and pork chop & eggs options excluded)
Or go for the three-course lunch special with lots of choices
including steak (special menu click here)
There's something for everyone, even Vegans!
The all-inclusive price (meal & coffee/tea, tax, tip, CC processing fee) will be $30.00 per person no matter what you order!
Cash Bar with plenty of Mimosas & Bloody Marys if you choose.
There are a few spots left, and they are going fast. Click below for all the information and to buy your tickets. Act now.
Spouses and significant others are invited to attend.
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GIDG To Focus on Middle East at Monday's Meeting
The Global Issues Discussion Group (GIDG) will meet next Monday, October 21 at 9:00 am in Rooms 203/204 at the Saugatuck Congregational Church. There were lively discussions on Africa at the last two meetings but the Group will return to topics in the Middle East on Monday. Because that area is heating up, there should be plenty of key current issues.
The hot topics now are "If, How and What: Should Israel attack Iran." Next: How far will or should Israel progress in attacking Hezbollah. And most recently, the US has sent in about 100 troops to man the THAAD anti-missile launchers to protect Israel from possible Iranian attacks.
There will probably be more hot issues by next Monday.
See you there.
Frank Wood, GIDG Moderator
For more information, contact Frank at fwood227@gmail.com.
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Y's Men Partner With VFW Post 399 in Blood Drive
One of the most important Y’s Men Community Service initiatives is our partnership with Westport’s VFW Post 399 in sponsoring their monthly American Red Cross Blood Drives at the Joseph J. Clinton VFW Hall on Riverside Avenue.
Our first sponsorship is scheduled for Wednesday, October 23 from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
There are two ways to participate:
1. Sign-up to donate blood on-line at redcrossblood.org or through the American Red Cross Blood Donor App.
2. Volunteer to help greet, sign in and serve refreshments to donors.
Please contact Y’s Men Blood Drive Coordinator Jay Dirnberger at jaydirnberger@gmail.com
Donating blood is one of the easiest and most important ways we can support our community.
Please join your fellow Y’s Men in giving the gift of life.
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Entry Period for Expo 21 Photo Contest
Begins October 24 and Ends November 7
The period during which you can submit photos for this year's Expo 21 photo contest begins on Thursday, October 24 and ends on Thursday, November 7.
Co-sponsored with the Westport Center for Senior Activities, judging will take place on Tuesday, November 12, and the entries will be on display at the Senior Center from from Friday, November 15 through January 2025.
The rules for entry in the upcoming Expo are now available on the Y’s Men website. Click here to review them and then submit a winner!
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Y's Men Volunteers Needed for Library Book Sale
The Westport Library's Fall Book Sale is the first weekend of November (Friday, November 1 through Sunday, November 3). They need volunteers before, during and after the sale. The Library is a great partner with the Y’s Men and many of our members have regularly volunteered for years.
Please consider signing up to help in this important (and fun) Library fundraiser. For further information, contact volunteer coordinator, Suzy Hooper at 203-434-7344 or at geosoo143@yahoo.com
Here are the dates and times that volunteers are needed:
Tuesday, October 29, Noon to 8:00 pm
Wednesday, October 30, 9:00 am to 8:00 pm
Thursday, October 31, 9:00 am to 8:00 pm
The sale starts Friday, November 1
Sunday, November 3, 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Monday, November 4, 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Go to https://signup.com/go/NaowWqC to review available shifts and jobs
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Clothing Donations Sought by Westport Woman's Club | |
The Westport Woman's Club is looking for clothing donations to help those in need. Donations will be accepted through Friday, October 25 so start going through your closets now. You know you don't wear everything you have in your closets so now is a great time to help someone in need. Donate now. | |
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You may be able to read this but there are many others who need help, and you can give it to them.
Please bring your unused glasses, whether prescription or just readers, and drop them in the donation box at the meeting tomorrow.
The more pairs you bring, the more people you help, so bring those unused glasses with you tomorrow, or you will have to answer to Jon Fox.
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Place Your Order for Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests | |
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Residential households in the U.S. are now eligible for another order of #4 free at-home tests from USPS.com.
Expiration Dates Extended
Tests may show “expired” dates on the box, but FDA has extended those dates; see the full list of extended expiration dates.
For more information and to order (and it’s really easy) click here: https://special.usps.com/testkits
Meanwhile, don't forget to get vaccinated for Covid and flu. The CDC says both diseases are major killers: Covid, still third after heart disease and cancer; flu is fifth. Now is the time to get both shots at the same time, perfectly safe for most but check with your provider.
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Y’s Man Jim Brockwell Passes Away
James Lester Brockwell, a Westport resident since 1975, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 10. He was 87, and joined the Y's Men in 2002.
A graveside service will be held on Monday, October 21 at 12:00 pm at Willowbrook Cemetery, 395 Main Street, Westport. A complete obituary of Jim appears at magnerfuneralhome.com.
The Y's Men of Westport/Weston send their heartfelt condolences to Jim's family.
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Services for Y's Man Fred Hunter on Thursday October 24
Services for Y's Man Fred Hunter whose death on Wednesday, October 2 was previously announced, will be held on Thursday, October 24.
His family will receive friends at the Harding Funeral Home, 210 Post Road East, Westport, from 3:00 to 7:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Y’s Men of Westport/Weston, P.O. Box 167, Westport, CT 06881.
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