Y's Men News -- Wednesday, April 2, 2025 | | |
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- Kostya Kennedy Returns Tomorrow: Ride of Paul Revere
- Acclaimed Pianists Concert Now on Sunday, April 27
- T&E Announces Two Outings
- Women's Basketball Viewing Party Set for Sunday
- Deadline for Summer Tennis Sign Up This Friday April 4
- New Y's Men Clothing Items Are Available Now
- GIDG Will Meet Next Monday
- Military Discussion Group to Discuss Admiral Nelson
- Breakfast Club Meets Next Tuesday, April 8
- Jazz Club Lunch at VFW Wednesday, April 9
- Volunteers Needed for Compo Playground Re-Build
- Volunteers Needed for Mission of Mercy Dental Clinic
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Opportunity to Help Fund a Cure for MS at Walk on May 3
| | Tomorrow: Kostya Kennedy on the Ride of Paul Revere | | |
Kostya Kennedy
Tomorrow (Thursday, April 3) noted historian and author Kostya Kennedy returns to tell the Y's Men the unknown and fascinating story conveyed by his latest release, "Paul Revere: The Ride and How it Saved America." According to the Library Journal: "An important book for readers seeking a deeper understanding of a crucial moment in American history. It will captivate history scholars, students, and enthusiasts from start to finish."
Copies of Kostya's new book will be available for purchase and signing for $25.00 with payment by cash or check only.
Join us Thursday for this very special event.
Y's Men Thursday morning meetings are in Hoskins Hall downstairs in the Saugatuck Congregational Church, 245 Post Road East in Westport. Donut and bagel social hour begins at 9:00 am and business meeting at 9:45 am (instead of 10:00 am) tomorrow only. Come early and meet your fellow members. Guests are always welcome.
| | Concert by Acclaimed Pianists Set for Sunday, April 27 | | |
Dr. Liang-Fang Chang and Dr. Uriel Tsachor will perform in a free concert Sunday, April 27.
Photo by Ted Horowitz
The concert featuring two distinguished concert pianists, Dr. Liang-Fang Chang and Dr. Uriel Tsachor, scheduled for this Sunday, April 6, will now be performed on Sunday, April 27, at 4:00 pm in the sanctuary of the Saugatuck Congregational Church.
Presented by the Church and the Y’s Men, this free extraordinary 90-minute musical event will showcase the pianists classical piano mastery, performing on the church’s Steinway grand piano. The concert serves as a special monthly meeting of the Y's Men Classical Music Society.
Event Details:
· Date: Sunday, April 27.
· Time: 4:00 pm.
· Venue: Saugatuck Congregational Church Sanctuary, Westport.
Program:
The artists will introduce their selected pieces, including two of Liszt’s Liebesträume (Nocturnes), two newly composed Nocturnes by Kevin Jay Isaacs, and two Brahms orchestral serenades transcribed for piano solo by Clara Schumann.
The performance will be followed by an audience Q&A session with the artists.
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Wednesday, April 9
NYC Walk: Historic Lower Manhattan
Spouses, Significant Others & Guests Welcome!
https://conta.cc/43NSmjF
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Saturday, April 19
Tour of Gilbertie’s Organic Herb Farm
Sold Out & Waitlisted
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Alert: Women's Basketball Viewing Sunday (Here's Hoping)
A potential "pop up" social event is in the offing this Sunday. April 6. It's a Y's Men viewing party of the UConn vs. (?) women's basketball championship game at 2:00 pm (Tipoff 3:00 pm) at the Horseshoe Bar & Grill in Southport.
Organizers are optimistic that UConn will prevail in its Final Four Game on Friday and advance to the Championship Game. There was a great Y’s Men crowd and a great time at the Horseshoe last year cheering on the USA Women’s Olympic Soccer team. This will be even better! Spouses invited, of course (if they can stand it).
Questions: Contact Dewey Loselle deweyloselle@gmail.com.
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Deadline This Friday to Sign Up for Summer Tennis
The deadline for signing up and paying for Summer Tennis is this Friday, April 4. If you are interested in playing, now is the time to take action. There will be a lot of returning players and new players are always welcome.
The group plays at Longshore on Tuesdays and Fridays at 8:00 am for an hour and a half. All skill/experience levels are welcome. They 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, April 4.
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.
| | New Y's Men Clothing Items Are Available Now | |
Y's Men has an exciting new collection of exclusive clothing items including vests, jackets, polo shirts, safety reflective vests, hats, polo shirts, and t-shirts. They are all available at very reasonable prices.
Visit the Membership Table (located at the rear of Hoskins Hall) at tomorrow's meeting to view the clothing collection and then proudly wear the Y's Men logo in this great community.
Payment can be made by cash or check, made out to Y's Men of Westport/Weston.
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact Ron Holtz at 203-993-4970.
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GIDG Meets Next Monday at 9:00 am
The Global Issues Discussion Group (GIDG) will meet Monday (April 7) in Room 203/204 at the Saugatuck Congregational Church at 9:00 am.
New developments on the international scene will be discussed. Certainly, the imposition of tariffs enacted today (April 2) will provide fuel for many hot talk topics. As GIDG Moderator Frank Wood has advised the Group: "Keep your eyes on the news"
because it will be the source of many a GIDG discussion.
For more information on GIDG, contact Frank at fwood227@gmail.com.
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Military Discussion Group Meets Monday
The Military Discussion Group meets at 10:00 am on Monday, April 7 in its usual room (across from Room 203/204 where the Global Issues Discussion Group meets) at the Saugatuck Congregational Church. Admiral Horatio Nelson, considered to be one of the greatest naval commanders in history, will be the subject for 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 Tuesday, April 8
The Y's Men Breakfast Club meets next month on Tuesday, April 8, 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. You must have a ticket to get in. No payments will be taken at the door.
The cost is $13.00 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.
Note: The risk you take in using a check is the mail delay in getting the check to our treasurer. Mailing a check can also be risky unless you post the envelope at the post office.
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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Jazz Club Lunch Scheduled for Wednesday, April 9
This month's Y's Men Jazz Club Lunch will be at the Westport VFW on Riverside Avenue on Wednesday, April 9 at noon. The program will feature such Hall of Fame vocalists as Tony Bennett, Billy Eckstine, Peggy Lee, Ray Charles, Nat King Cole, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra and others. Videos will be shown on the big television screen at the VFW and will be introduced by a biographical sketch of each performer.
The buffet will again be catered by Calise's with an offering of a variety of sandwiches, green and pasta salads, mixed deserts and iced tea. The cost is $25.00, pay there. Soft drinks, beer, wine and other alcoholic beverages may be purchased at the bar.
To reserve a place, email Jeff Hare at jeffahare@gmail.com or see him at tomorrow's meeting. Spouses, significant others and friends are invited to attend.
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Y’s Men Volunteers Needed For Compo Beach Playground Re-Build
We are exactly three weeks from starting reconstruction of our crown jewel at the beach - the Playground. The Playground Committee has done a great job preparing for a fun, community event to improve this great play space for the next generation. We know that many Y’s Men participated in the 1989 and 2006 building projects, so it’s time to “strap on” those tool belts and volunteer one more time on behalf of your grandchildren and all the other kids in our community. And even if you can’t be there for the building project, please consider lending some tools to the Playground Committee.
Build Week is Monday, April 21 through Saturday April 26. The Playground Committee has raised all the money necessary, the demolition is complete, and the excess sand has been removed, but we still need volunteers to work and folks to loan us tools during the build.
Build Week Volunteers: Three shifts daily, with meals/snacks served. You are welcome to work any/every day. Since both parents of most young kids work, we need help from those of us who are around town during the day. Any level of skill is welcome; most jobs do not require construction knowledge.
To Volunteer: Go to: https://www.compobeachplayground.com/
If you have tools to lend (or donate) for the week, here is a Google docs link with the opportunity to list what you can share:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd2097fySXcDPjt1kYHbdgSAUqMG9pLG5ZcOlTQOTTu3xKLSw/viewform
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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 | | |
Opportunity to Help Fund a Cure for MS at Walk on May 3
Support Y's Man Sal Cassano and his daughter Nikki as she battles MS by participating in the MS Walk at Sherwood Island in Westport on Saturday, May 3.
His goal is a modest $2,000, and any amount you can spare will go a long way in trying to find a cure. The MS Society is very optimistic that a cure is near.
For more information on the MS Walk you can reach out to Sal directly at 475-331-2887 or email him at salcassano35@gmail.com.
To make a donation to support Sal and Nikki in the Walk, click on the following link.
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