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Y's Men News -- Wednesday, March 12, 2025

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• Tomorrow: Peter Boyd Discusses "Net Zero" World
• Y's Man Dave Pressler Presents to Travel Group
• Y's Men to Dine on Greek Food at Pontos Taverna March 25
• T&E Announces Two Outings
• Sign Up for Summer Tennis by Friday, March 28
• Concert on March 16 Benefits Homes with Hope
• New Line of Y's Men Wearables on Display Tomorrow

Peter Boyd to Speak About Importance of a "Net-Zero" World

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.

Travel Group Meets Monday, March 17 at 9:00 am

The Y’s Men Travel Group will meet from 9:00 to 10:30 am on Monday, March 17 in Room 203 at the Saugatuck Congregational Church. 

All meetings start with members talking about their recent travel experiences. 

On Monday, there will be a special presentation by fellow traveler Dave Pressler.

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.

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. No payments at the door, so sign up and pay by clicking the Pay Now button below.

Any questions, contact Event Organizer Dewey Loselle at 203-454-4171.

Friday, March 14

Keeler Tavern & Aldrich Museum

Spouses and significant others invited

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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.

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.

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.

New Line of Y's Men Wearables at Tomorrow's Meeting

Y's Men apparel such as shirts and jackets will be available for inspection and purchase at tomorrow morning's meeting. Plan to see them at the rear of Hoskins Hall near the entrance from upstairs.

Y's Men Second Vice President and Speaker Chair Ron Holtz will be on hand to answer any questions. He also may be reached at ronholtz.ysmen@gmail.com.