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Wednesday Update -- September 11, 2024 | |
- Kostya Kennedy on Jackie Robinson Tomorrow
- Current Events Discussion Group Meets Friday
- Travel Group Meets This Monday at Noon
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CNN's Alisyn Camerota Joins Us for September 19 Meeting
- Y's Men Golf Fall Outing Set for October 9
- Y's Men Writers' Workshop in Formation
- Get Your Flu and Covid Shots
- Y's Men Join with LWV for Pre-election Debate
- Camera Club Publishes Rules for Expo 21
- Upcoming Trips Announced by T&E Committee
- Watch This List for Future Social Events
- Ukraine Art Exhibit Helped by Y's Man Steve Taranko
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Videos of all 2024 meetings are now available on the Y's Men website (ysmenwestportweston.org). Then click on the “Meeting Photos & Videos” tab. | |
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Kostya Kennedy, Author of Book on Jackie Robinson,
Speaks to Y's Men Tomorrow
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Kostya Kennedy
Kostya Kennedy is a noted, award-winning writer, TV analyst, and teacher who will speak to the Y's Men this Thursday, September 12, about his book True: The Four Seasons of Jackie Robinson.
Described as an unconventional biography, the book focuses on four transformative years in Robinson’s athletic and public life: 1946, his first year playing in the essentially all-white minor leagues for the Montreal Royals; 1949, when he won the Most Valuable Player Award in his third season as a Brooklyn Dodger; 1956, his final season in major league baseball, when he played valiantly despite his increasing health struggles; and 1972, the year of his untimely death.
Through it all, Robinson remained true to the effort and the mission, true to his convictions and contradictions. Kennedy has also written noted books about Joe DiMaggio and Pete Rose.
Similar to all Thursday morning meetings, we gather in Hoskins Hall downstairs in the Saugatuck Congregational Church, 245 Post Road East in Westport. Social hour runs from 9:00 am to 10:00 am; business meeting begins at 10:00 am; speaker starts at 10:30 am and finishes no later than 11:30 am.
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Current Events Discussion Group Meets Tuesdays and Fridays
A new Current Events Discussion Group, led by Y's Man Tony Pranzo, is meeting from 10:00 to 11:00 am on Tuesdays and Fridays at The Westport Library. Limited to about five Y's Men each, there are two separate groups. One meets on Tuesdays and the other meets on Fridays.
Tony has compiled a list of nearly two dozen topics for discussion. Each group can select a subject or come up with one on their own. Click here to review topics suggested by Tony.
All Y's Men are invited to attend meetings of the Current Events Discussion Group. For more information, contact Tony Pranzo at tpranzo@yahoo.com or text him at 203-503-7150.
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Y's Men Travel Group Meets Monday at Noon
The next meeting of the Y's Men Travel Group will be on Monday, September 16 from Noon to 1:30 pm in Rooms 109-110 at the Church. This is a change in time and room location from our normal meetings.
This will be a special meeting so even if you’re not a card-carrying Travel Group member you are most welcome to join us.
At this meeting several of our Group’s members will be presenting photos of their travels and talking about those images. Should be fun!
If you plan to bring a lunch just be aware that, depending on the numbers attending, we may not have room to set up tables so bring food that you can hold in your lap, or just eat before or after the meeting.
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.
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Alisyn Camerota To Discuss Her New Book “Combat Love” | |
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Alisyn Camerota
Award-winning CNN News Feature Host and Y’s Men Friend Alisyn Camerota joins us on Thursday, September 19 to discuss her new book, and soon to be streamed film, "Combat Love."
A veteran of both Fox News and CNN, Alisyn will be interviewed by Y's Man John Brandt about her book, a memoir about her challenges growing up in New Jersey, moving to Washington State, passion to become a news anchor and keeping everything together through her strong affection for the New Jersey Punk Rock group Shrapnel.
Her relationship with Shrapnel played a powerful role in her life as she pursued her dream to be a TV news anchor.
Feel free to bring a guest to join us for this fascinating interview. Copies of "Combat Love" will be available for purchase at a special Y’s Men price and Alisyn will be happy to autograph them for you.
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Y’s Men 2024 Golf Fall Outing Set For October 9
This year’s Y's Men Golf Fall Outing will be on Wednesday, October 9, at Longshore Golf Club. The first tee time is at 10:30 am.
The entry fee is $75.00, and covers the greens fee, cart rental, refreshments, and goodies at the 19th hole, which will be at the Black Duck.
Prizes are awarded to the lowest scoring team and to individual golfers for the longest drive, closest to the line and closest to the pin on two holes.
The Tourney’s format will be Scramble or Best Ball utilizing team of three or four players.
Please register for the outing by emailing Bob Leng at leng_7@msn.com or by text to 978-289-0940. The deadline is Sunday, October 6.
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Introducing a Y's Men Writers' Workshop
Writers and storytellers! Are you working on a novel, memoir, or essay collection or just starting to write? Do you have a story to share but don't know where to start?
Join our new Y's Men Writers' Workshop.
We plan to meet twice a month to:
- Share your work-in-progress and receive constructive feedback from fellow writers.
- Explore fiction and non-fiction writing styles, and get support for your creative endeavors.
- Connect with like-minded individuals who share your passion for storytelling and self-expression.
Whether you're a seasoned writer or just starting out, our Writers' Workshop is the perfect opportunity to share our interest in writing together.
Interested? Please contact Steven Delco at 646-206-7467 or at spdelco@gmail.com
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Get Your Flu and Covid Shots
The flu season has arrived and there are new strains, a couple of which are very dangerous. Covid is on the rise as well.
Do yourself and your loved ones a favor and check out the vaccination programs in the Westport and Weston area and get vaccinated before you become ill.
Be sure to check with your doctor and your Medicare coverage as it could cover all or most of the cost.
Get vaccinated. . .stay well.
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Y’s Men Join with League of Women Voters
To Present State Candidate Debates October 10
Every year the League of Women Voters of Westport hosts debates of candidates up for election. This year the Y’s Men are joining with the League in presenting non-partisan debates between candidates for the State Senate and House of Representatives. The objective is to educate voters of the candidates positions.
The debates are scheduled for Thursday, October 10 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm in the Town Auditorium prior to the election on Tuesday, November 5. More details to come.
Put the date and time in your calendar and join us for this important event.
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Y’s Men Camera Club Preparing for
21st Annual Photographic Exhibition
November 15, 2024 through January 2025.
Co-sponsored with the Westport Center for Senior Activities.
The rules for entry in the upcoming Exposition
are now available on the Y’s Men website.
Click here to review the rules
and submit a winner!
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Y's Man Steve Taranko Helps Bring
Ukraine Art Exhibit to Senior Center
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Ukraine Art Exhibit at the Westport Center for Senior Activities.
The new Ukraine Art Exhibit at the Westport Center for Senior Activities features the unique War Stamps designs of Ukraine and other artifacts. Y's Man Stephan Taranko helped bring the exhibit to the Center. It is located in a display case halfway down the main aisle, and will be in place until the end of September.
In addition, Steve, along with Ross Voytovych and Mark Yurkiw, has spent nearly three years sending humanitarian aid to Ukraine through the generosity of the people of Fairfield County. The exhibit features the now world-famous stamp designs that have also helped Ukraine fund its war expenditures. They hope to continue to send medical equipment, and other needed supplies to Ukraine. The exhibit further explains their humanitarian efforts.
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