Y's Men News -- Sunday, March 16, 2025 | | |
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- Congressman Jim Himes Speaks to Y's Men This Thursday
- Y's Man Dave Pressler Presents to Travel Group Tomorrow
- Hoot Owls Have Two More Concerts This Month
- Lachat Town Farm Presents "Seared"
- Y's Men Sponsor Paul Shaffer at The Westport Library
- Sold Out But Try Wait List for Greek Dinner March 25
- Volunteers Needed for Mission of Mercy Dental Clinic
- T&E Announces Three Outings
- Sign Up for Summer Tennis by Friday, March 28
- Peter Boyd Discussed Importance of "Net-Zero" World
| | Jim Himes to Address Y's Men This Thursday | | |
U.S. Representative Jim Himes
Jim Himes, who represents Connecticut's 4th District in the U.S. House, will speak to Y's Men this Thursday. In his ninth term, Himes serves as Ranking Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and on the House Financial Services Committee.
He will bring us up to date on what's going on in Washington, and answer questions from Y's Men.
Y's Men Thursday morning meetings are in Hoskins Hall downstairs in the Saugatuck Congregational Church, 245 Post Road East in Westport. As always, donut and bagel social hour 9:00 to 10:00 am, short business meeting at 10:00, and speaker starts at 10:30 finishing no later than 11:30. Come early and meet your fellow members. Guests are always welcome.
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Y's Man Dave Pressler Presents to Travel Group Tomorrow
There will be a special presentation by Y's Man and fellow traveler Dave Pressler tomorrow (Monday, March 17) when the Y’s Men Travel Group meets from 9:00 to 10:30 am in Room 203 at the Saugatuck Congregational Church.
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David Pressler
"Eyes Wide Open – Myanmar & Cambodia”
Connecticut photographer, artist, designer and Y’s Men Travel Group member Dave Pressler shares his dynamic presentation, “Eyes Wide Open - Myanmar & Cambodia.” It was documented during his adventures in both Myanmar (formerly Burma) and Cambodia, in Southeast Asia.
Recorded through his visual awareness are ancient historic ruins and contemporary culture, architecture, landscapes, people, and things that are “… so very different from our culture and the norms of our daily life.” His core message: encouraging people of all ages and backgrounds to become visually conscious of the world around them by “learning to look in order to see.” So, bring an open mind and…don’t forget to come with Your Eyes Wide Open!
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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Y's Men Hoot Owls To Perform Two More Times in March
The Hoot Owls, the Y's Men singing group, will perform two more concerts this month in addition to their three performances in recent weeks They will be at Atria Senior Living in Darien tomorrow (Monday, March 17) and at Atria, Rye Brook, NY, on Thursday, March 27.
A special St. Patrick's Day program will be performed under the direction of Jazz Musician Chris Coogan.
There are currently 11 members of the Hoot Owls but more are needed. If you are interested in joining the Hoot Owls, or would like more information, please contact Bob Leng at Leng_7@msn.com.
| | Lachat Town Farm Presents "Seared" Through March 23 | | |
Lachat Town Farm in Weston is a theatrical destination, in addition to many other wonderful programs available to all in our area.
Click here to learn more about Lachat Town Farm.
Currently in final rehearsals is the production of “Seared” a four-actor dramatic comedy by playwright Theresa Rebeck that premiered to great acclaim off-Broadway in 2019, and received four Outer Critics Circle Awards.
Professional equity actors play the four characters.
Performances are through Sunday, March 23.
Click here for details about "Seared."
| | Y's Men Present Paul Shaffer at The Westport Library April 6 | | |
Paul Shaffer
On Sunday, April 6, at 11:00 am, the Y's Men present superstar bandleader Paul Shaffer in The Westport Library's Trefz Forum. Tickets are $25.00 and support The Westport Library.
Shaffer served for years as Music Director of the David Letterman Show, was in the Saturday Night Live band as well as being Music Director of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. There will be a piano on stage and music will be played. The program will feature Shaffer delivering his unique mix of music, comedy, and entertainment.
Y's Men attendees will be treated to a private reception with Paul before the show with bagels, cream cheese, and coffee.
The general public will be offered coffee and donuts provided by the Y's Men at 11:00 am and the program begins at 11:30 am on stage.
Few tickets remain. Please click here to purchase tickets."
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Y's Men Celebrate Greek Cuisine Tuesday, March 25
Y's Men and their guests will take over Pontos Taverna from 5:30 until 8:30 pm on Tuesday, March 25 for a Greek Dinner Night Out. Limited to 50 people, the restaurant will be closed to all except those attending the Y's Men event.
Pontos Taverna is at 7 Isaac Street in Norwalk on the same street where the Garden Cinema was located. Cost is $50.00 per person including tax and gratuity.
The event is currently sold out but a wait list is being organized. Contact Event Organizer Dewey Loselle at 203-454-4171 for additional information.
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Volunteers Needed for Connecticut
Mission of Mercy Dental Clinic
| | Click here to watch an explanatory video about the Clinic. | | For further information about the Mission of Mercy Dental Clinic, contact Y's Man Jeff Pivor at jpivordds@yahoo.com | | |
Tuesday, April 1
Finding Art Masterpieces in Back Country Greenwich
Seven Bridges Private Art Museum
Click here to contact Werner Liepolt for details
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Wednesday, April 9
NYC Walk: Historic Lower Manhattan
Spouses, Significant Others, and Guests Welcome!
Arranged and led by Warren Jahn
Click here to contact him.
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Saturday, April 19
Tour of Gilbertie’s Organic Herb Farm
Sold Out & Wait Listed
Due to high demand, Trips & Events will endeavor
to schedule another tour at a future date.
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Sign Up and Pay for Summer Tennis by Friday, March 28
Summer tennis will be here before you know it and we will be set to go with our Courts, Balls and Roster of Players, says Dewey Loselle, chairman of Y's Men summer tennis. If you are interested in playing, now is the time to take action. We will have a lot of returning guys and new players are welcome.
We play at Longshore on Tuesdays and Fridays at 8:00 am for an hour and a half. All skill/experience levels are welcome. We play doubles only and will find good matches and games for everyone.
For everyone interested in playing, please pay $320.00 at this time via the credit card link below or send in a check payable to the Y's Men of Westport/Weston, P.O. Box 167, Westport, CT 06880. Y’s Men deadline to register and pay is Friday, March 28.
Westport residents need to get (or renew) a Senior Premium Tennis Pass from the Department of Parks and Recreation, and non-residents just pay the daily fee at the window each time they play. Players also need to be a Y's Man in good standing with paid up dues.
New players to summer tennis should contact Dewey at DeweyLoselle@gmail.com.
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Peter Boyd Speaks to the Y's Men
About State of the Environment
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Peter Boyd
Peter Boyd, a Lecturer at the Yale School of the Environment and Resident Fellow at the Yale Center for Business and the Environment, delivered a fact-filled update to Y's Men last Thursday on the state of our environment and how we can become a part of the campaign to save the planet. He spoke to a full house of eager members and guests, many of whom left wanting more. Boyd is Founder and CEO of Time4Good, and is passionate about system change to a "Net-Zero" world.
His excellent, well-annotated presentation included a cellphone based caucus of the membership, getting its level of engagement with the environment, as well as a flood of meaningful illustrations on where we’ve come from environmentally, where we are, and where we’re likely to go unless dramatic changes are made to curb greenhouse gases and other pollutants.
Click on the links below and be prepared to take notes. There’s a wealth of valuable information for all of us to absorb.
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