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Wednesday Update -- October 9, 2024

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Jeffrey Mayer to Discuss Abraham Lincoln Impeachment
LWV Candidates Debate at Town Hall Tomorrow
Library Common Ground Conversation October 15
Y's Men Volunteers Needed for Library Book Sale
Westport Woman’s Club Seeks Clothing Donations
Let’s Do Brunch Wednesday, October 23
Y's Man Sal Cassano Suggests Checking Out Garlic Festival
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 Men Participate in North Carolina Relief Effort

Speaker Tomorrow Discusses

The Impeachment of Abraham Lincoln

Our Thursday morning meetings return tomorrow to Hoskins Hall with coffee, donuts, bagels and cream cheese from 9:00 am to 10:00 am; business meeting at 10:00 am; 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.

Our special guest speaker tomorrow is Jeffrey Mayer who will discuss the impeachment of Abraham Lincoln! Yes, the Great Emancipator, considered by most as the greatest president in history, was impeached! Jeffrey Mayer will be here to tell the whole story. You don’t want to miss this.

Jeffrey has been a Westport resident, with his wife Nancy Diamond, for more than 30 years. He has taught classes on American Civil War History since 1998, and last spoke to the Y's Men in 2000 about business lessons from the Civil War. His books have covered business culture and "value-nomics," and he is currently working on a book that is the subject of his talk tomorrow.

League of Women Voters of Westport

Candidates Debate 2024 Tomorrow

Westport CT Candidates Debate

Thursday, October 10, 2024, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

110 Myrtle Ave, Westport, CT 06880

CANDIDATE DEBATES: State Senators and State Representatives. Thursday, October 10 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm at the Town Hall Auditorium.

Please send your questions for the candidates to lwvwestportct@yahoo.com.

Join The League of Women Voters of Westport, along with co-sponsors: the PTA Council, Westport Sunshine Rotary Club, Y’s Men of Westport/Weston,

Y’s Women of Westport/Weston, and the Westport Rotary Club for our candidates debate with State Senator (District 26) and State Representatives (District 136).

Click Here for Details About the Debate and the LWV

Tuesday, October 15

Civil Discourse to Resolve Complex Disputes

Y’s Men are invited to a Common Ground Initiative, The Westport Library’s forum for public discourse on topical issues of importance to the community. The subject will be a Conversation on Civil Discourse to Resolve Complex Disputes: With Ken Feinberg (above), Special Master for the 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund. It will be at The Westport Library, Tuesday, October 15, from 7:00 to 8:00 pm.

Join an enlightening evening with conflict resolution expert Feinberg, who

will share his experience and expertise in bringing people together to analyze, understand, and resolve complex disputes.

He will be in discussion with moderator Steve Parrish.

Admission is free but registration should be made with The Library by clicking here.

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

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.

“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

There are a limited number of spots available, and they are going fast. Click below for all the information and to buy your tickets. Act now.

Y’s Man Sal Cassano Suggests

This May Be Of Interest; Check it Out!

The 19th Annual Connecticut Garlic & Harvest Festival will be held this weekend (Saturday, October 12, and Sunday, October 13) at the Bethlehem Fairgrounds in Bethlehem, Connecticut.

The event features garlic-related activities and products. Admission is $10.00 for adults and $1.00 for children under 12.

Place Your Order for Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests

Residential households in the U.S. are now eligible for another order of #4 free at-home tests from USPS.com.

Each order includes #4 individual rapid antigen COVID-19 tests (COVIDTests.gov has more details about at-home tests , including extended shelf life and updated expiration dates)
Orders will ship free, starting tomorrow (September 30, 2024)

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.

Y's Men gather at Stop and Shop yesterday to participate in disaster relief effort.

Photo by Sandi Kretsch

Y’s Men Participate in Hurricane Helene Disaster Relief

Many Y’s Men gave time and money yesterday to participate in the North Carolina Hurricane Helene Disaster Relief Program. Members contributed funds to buy six generators and other badly needed provisions which were immediately sent to North Carolina.

Y’s Men started arriving at Stop and Shop in Westport in the morning and joined with Westport Rotarians and others to buy, package, box and then load a large truck headed to North Carolina. Thanks to the many Y's Men who stepped up; it is who we are.

Stay tuned as there may soon be a repeat need in Florida as Hurricane Milton bears down on the state's west coast this evening.