Y's Men News -- Sunday, March 9, 2025 | |
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Table of Contents
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- GIDG Meets Tomorrow Morning at 9:00
- Military Discussion Group Meets Monday
- Next Breakfast Club Meeting Tuesday, March 11
- Life Talk Group Meets This Tuesday
- Jazz Club Lunch at the VFW Will Be Wednesday, March 12
- Peter Boyd on Importance of "Net Zero" World This Thursday
- T&E Announces Three Outings
- Sign Up for Summer Tennis by Friday, March 28
- Hoot Owls Have Three More Performances in March
- Lachat Town Farm Presents "Seared"
- Concert on March 16 Benefits Homes with Hope
- Cancellations Open Up Spaces for Consumer Reports Tour
- Volunteers Needed for Connecticut Free Dental Clinic
- Fairfield University President Talks About Higher Education
- Former Y's Man Leo Cirino Passes Away at 91
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GIDG Meets Tomorrow at 9:00 am
The Global Issues Discussion Group (GIDG) will meet tomorrow (March 10) in Room 203/204 at the Saugatuck Congregational Church at 9:00 am.
The Group will discuss the ramifications of the changing order in the US-Atlantic Alliance. Members are encouraged to seek out write ups on this topic, check them out, and come prepared to the meeting. Time undoubtedly will be devoted to discussing the changing relationships in seeking an end to the Russian - Ukrainian war.
As GIDG Moderator Frank Wood has advised the Group: "Keep your eyes on the news."
For more information on GIDG, contact Frank at fwood227@gmail.com.
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Military Discussion Group Meets Tomorrow
The Military Discussion Group meets at 10:00 am on Monday, March 10 in its usual room (across from Room 203/204 where the Global Issues Discussion Group meets) at the Saugatuck Congregational Church. Members will meet for an open discussion.
For additional information on the Military Discussion Group, contact Jon Fox at jonfox06880@gmail.com.
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Next Breakfast Club Gathering Will Be This Tuesday
Due to some last minute changes, there are now four additional openings for the Breakfast Club this Tuesday. You must pay in advance to register as no payments will be taken at the door.
The Y's Men Breakfast Club meets this Tuesday (March 11) at 8:00 am in The Original Pancake House, 43 Main Street, Westport. The restaurant is on the 2nd floor in the former Acqua Restaurant off Parker Harding Plaza. For those who would prefer it, there is an elevator available. A few tickets are still left and you must have a ticket to get in. No payments will be taken at the door.
The cost is $12.50 per person with tax and tip included. Pay by credit card by clicking on the link below or send a check made out to Y's Men of Westport/Weston and mail to Y's Men, PO Box 167, Westport, CT 06880.
A few rules apply. You must keep to the menu which is already robust.
You will be treated to coffee or tea, two eggs any style, three fluffy pancakes, and a half order of meat (bacon, patties, links).
Questions? Please call Ron Holtz 203-993-4970
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Life Talk Group Meets This Tuesday Afternoon
The Y’s Men Life Talk Group will meet from 2:00 to 3:30 pm this Tuesday (March 11) in Room 109-110 at the Saugatuck Congregational Church.
The topic will be Your Reverse Bucket List. As opposed to a bucket list, which includes all of the wonderful things you want to do before you die, a reverse bucket list is exactly what it sounds like: the opposite of a bucket list.
Instead of looking forward, it looks back at the amazing things you’ve already done. The gift of a reverse bucket list is how it makes us grateful for our life story as it is.
For information about the Y’s Men Life Talk Group, or to be added to the Group’s email distribution list, please contact Larry Ackerman at: larry@larryackerman.com.
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Y's Men Jazz Club Lunch Set for Wednesday, March 12
The March Y's Men Jazz Club Lunch will be at noon on Wednesday, March 12, at the Westport VFW. 465 Riverside Avenue.
Legendary pianists and big bands will be featured and will include Dave Brubeck, Erroll Garner, Oscar Peterson, Count Basie, Woody Herman...and more on the big screen. There will also be biographical sketches for each artist before his/her performance.
Wives and special friends are also invited. Catered buffet lunch. $25.00 per person, pay there. Reserve by either emailing Jeff Hare at jeffhare@optonline.net or signing up at this Thursday's Y's Men meeting.
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Peter Boyd to Speak About Importance of a "Net-Zero" World | |
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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, will be joining us this Thursday. He is Founder and CEO of Time4Good, and is passionate about system change to a "Net-Zero" world. From writing and speaking, to directly helping organizations that are accelerating the transition, Peter will speak to us about Time4Good and its role in achieving the goal of a "Net-Zero" world.
Peter is originally from Edinburgh, Scotland; graduated from the University of Oxford with a degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics; and now lives in Westport where he serves as Chair of Sustainable Westport and warden of his local church. He is currently enjoying family life with his wife and three children under eight years old. He has completed 20 marathons, including the ultra-marathons Marathon Des Sables ("the toughest footrace on earth") and The Comrades (both the "up run" and "down run").
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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Friday, March 14
Keeler Tavern & Aldrich Museum
Spouses and significant others invited
https://conta.cc/42ZgOOH
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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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Wednesday, May 28
Consumer Reports Test Track Tour - New Tickets Available
Contact Ron Holtz at at 203-993-4970 or ronholtz.ysmen@gmail.com.
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March 28 Deadline Set to Sign Up and Pay for Summer Tennis
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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Y's Men Hoot Owls To Perform Three More Times in March
The Hoot Owls, the Y's Men singing group, will perform three concerts this month in addition to their two performances in recent weeks They will be at The Greens in Wilton on Friday, March 14, Atria Senior Living in Darien on 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.
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Lachat Town Farm Presents "Seared" Through March 23 | |
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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."
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Music for Food Concert March 16 Benefits Homes with Hope
The first in a series of Music for Food concerts will be on Sunday, March 16 at 3:00 pm at the Saugatuck Congregational Church. All proceeds from concert donations will go to Westport's Homes with Hope to support those facing food insecurity in the community.
The concert is free and open to the public. Pianist Emma Tahmizian will play works by Scarlatti, Chopin, Liszt, Brahms, Debussy, Currier, and Yedidia.
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Cancellations Open Up Spaces for Consumer Reports Tour
Although the tour was completely filled, there were a few cancellations in the past week. If you are still interested, please complete the registration and donation links below (Donation link is not voluntary - it is required).
Below is the original notice for reference.
Sign Up Now for Tour of Consumer Reports Auto Test Center
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Views of the Consumer Reports Auto Test Center.
Be sure to sign up now for lunch and a tour of the Consumer Reports Auto Test Center in Colchester, Conn., on Wednesday, May 28.
Participation in this behind the scenes tour requires a $100.00 donation to Consumer Reports:
• Your tour includes a lunch reception with CR experts
• $76.00 of your ticket cost is a tax-deductible donation. $24.00 gives you access to a digital CR membership (10,000+ products and services)
Any questions, contact Second Vice President and Speaker/Program Chairman Ron Holtz at 203-993-4970 or ronholtz.ysmen@gmail.com.
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Volunteers Needed for Connecticut
Mission of Mercy Dental Clinic
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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 | |
History and Future of Higher Education Discussed Thursday | |
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Marc R. Nemec, President of Fairfield University, spoke to Y's Men last Thursday.
Fairfield University President Mark R. Nemec spoke to Y's Men last Thursday
in a presentation that featured a lesson in American higher education history, philosophy and values. His topic, “Advancing Higher Education’s Future: History, Context and Our Way Forward” gave background on American higher education, Jesuit university contributions, all beginning with the founding of Harvard in 1635. Harvard catered essentially only to the elites in society. Today’s institutions reach out to a much wider demographic, which, he said, face some existential challenges.
Of particular timeliness to the Y’s Men and, considering the nation’s shift to a much larger population of seniors, he discussed the critical importance of current higher educational institutions staying relevant by offering more robust learning opportunities aimed at an older demographic.
Click on the button below to see and hear his very informative presentation.
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Former Y's Man Leo Cirino Passes Away at 91 | |
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Leo Cirino
Former Y's Man Leo Cirino passed away last Monday (March 3). He was 91 and joined the Y's Men in 2009.
Calling hours will be at Harding Funeral Home tomorrow (Monday, March 10) from 4:00 to 7:00 pm. An honor service will be conducted Tuesday, March 11 at Christ & Holy Trinity Church at 10:00 am followed by a reception at VFW Post 399 from 1:30 to 4:30 pm.
A full obituary on Leo is available on the Harding Funeral Home website (click here) as well as in today's "06880" (click here) third item from the top.
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