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Wednesday Update -- September 4, 2024 | |
- Hartford HealthCare Chief Speaks Tomorrow
- Beach Bash Tickets Almost Sold Out; Buy Here Now
- GIDG to Discuss Cyber Warfare at Monday Meeting
- Military Discussion Group Focuses on Poland
- Jazz Club Lunch Features Vocalists on September 11
- Ping Pong Group Plays Mondays at WCSA
- Camera Club Rules for Expo 21 Photo Contest
- Y's Men Writers' Workshop in Formation
- Get Your Flu and Covid Shots
- Y's Men Apparel on Sale at Thursday Meetings
- Y's Men Join with LWV for Pre-election Debate
- Instructions Make Y's Men Website More Valuable to All
- Check Out the New Y's Men Calendar of Events
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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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William Jennings
Return to Hoskins Hall Tomorrow Morning;
William Jennings, Hartford Healthcare Senior VP, Speaks
The Y's Men 2024 - 2025 season begins this Thursday (September 5) with the start of regular Thursday morning meetings in Hoskins Hall downstairs in the Saugatuck Congregational Church, 245 Post Road East in Westport. Social hour will be held 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.
This Thursday's speaker will be William Jennings, senior vice president and president of the Fairfield Region of Hartford HealthCare. He joined the company in 2021.
Mr. Jennings will speak to us about their wide-ranging programs and technologies, and the many ways Hartford HealthCare serves our community.
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Last Chance to Attend the Beach Bash -
It's Almost Sold Out!
Sign-Up Extended to this Friday, September 6
Don't Be Left Out of the Party
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Act fast to purchase tickets for yourself and your significant other for the Bash
on Tuesday, September 10, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the Jacky Durrell Pavilion at Fairfield Town Beach.
The deadline to buy your ticket has been extended to Friday, September 6.
The Pavilion is an open air covered facility with a deck opening out to the beach with ample tables and seating. Check it out at Jacky Durrell Pavilion.
The Beach Bash promises to be bigger and better this year. There will be a fully catered barbecue including wine and beer and music with a great band, Second Time Around: Vintage Rock n' Roll. There also will be door prizes, dancing, best Hawaiian shirt contest, a Danceathon, Rock n' Roll Trivia, and perhaps a Hula Hoop contest.
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The cost is $55.00 per person. Click here to review the tempting menu that will be offered.
Click the Pay Now button below to sign up and pay by credit card.
You can also pay by check made out to the Y’s Men of Westport/Weston.
Mail payments to Y’s Men of Westport/Weston, Box 167, Westport, CT 06881-0167.
Volunteer help is needed for checking in attendees and for bar tending.
No heavy work or clean up is involved. Let Dewey Loselle know if you can help.
Because the Pavilion is covered, the Bash will be held rain or shine.
To volunteer, or for any questions, contact Dewey Loselle at DeweyLoselle@gmail.com or 203-454-4171.
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Scenes from a previous Beach Bash.
Photos by Ted Horowitz
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GIDG To Discuss on Cyber Warfare on Monday
The Global Issues Discussion Group (GIDG) meets this Monday, September 9 at 9:00 am in Rooms 203/204 in the Saugatuck Congregational Church.
At its last meeting, the Group decided to discuss cyber warfare. That will be the lead topic after a review of the top stories making headlines on September 9. The Group also will discuss how its leadership will be organized going forward.
For information about GIDG, contact Peter Chelico at pecysmen@gmail.com.
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Military Discussion Group To Focus on Poland
Events leading up to the invasion and fall of Poland in World War II will be the focus of the Y's Men Military Discussion Group when it meets on Monday, September 9.
The Group, led by Jon Fox, will meet at 10:00 am upstairs at the Saugatuck Congregational Church.
For additional information, contact Jon at jonfox06880@gmail.com.
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Jazz Club Lunch Features Vocalists on Wednesday, September 11
The first Jazz and Vocals lunch of the new Y's Men season will be at noon on Wednesday, September 11 at the Westport VFW. Cost is $25.00 per person, pay there.
Spouses and special friends are also invited. The buffet lunch is again being provided by Calise's.
Honoring suggestions from attendees at previous meetings, the program will feature vocals from Ella Fitzgerald in duet with Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles, Peggy Lee, Louis Armstrong and several other performing legends.
There also will be biographical sketches for each performer where you will learn about some facts such as: who had Irish and Cherokee heritage; who headlined the first non-classical concert at Carnegie Hall; whose father was a church deacon who also sold bootlegged moonshine whiskey; and more.
If you plan to attend, please contact Jeff Hare at jeffhare@optonline.net. If you are bringing a guest, please give Jeff the name.
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Ping Pong Group Plays Mondays from 2:30 to 4:00 pm
The Y's Man Table Tennis/Ping Pong Group meets Mondays at the Westport Center for Senior Activities from 2:30 to 4:00 pm. The Group invites Y's Men to join them. They promise:
- Skill level is unimportant.
- There's lots of laughter and fun.
- Mostly singles are playing now, but doubles are likely as the Group grows.
- Sessions may last about two hours or longer.
It doesn’t matter if, or how long ago, you stretched to hit that little ball – just come on down and have a good time with other members!
To play, you must register with the Center which takes only a minute.
For information, contact Tom Lowrie at tlowrie123@gmail.com or 203-247-8101.
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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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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 Apparel On Sale at Thursday Meetings | |
A Y's Man polo shirt is one of the apparel items on sale at Thursday meetings. | |
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Show your pride of membership with a dash of fashion, bring a check payable to the Y's Men of Westport/Weston to a Thursday meeting.
The items for sale are:
Windbreaker: $40.00 (note size: XL, L, M)
Polo Shirt: $30.00 (note size: XL, L, M)
Baseball Cap: $15.00
If you cannot attend any of the meetings but would like to order, please mail your check to Jeff Hare, 150 Sherman Court, Fairfield, CT 06824 and he will submit it to our Treasurer. Any questions, contact Jeff at jeffhare@optonline.net.
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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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Instructions Make Y's Men Website More Valuable to All
The Y's Men website has been updated and revamped to provide valuable information to all members of the organization. It also has become easier to access sections that are available to members only.
Click the button below to find out how to make the website most useful to you.
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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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