Y's Men News -- Wednesday, March 5, 2025 | |
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Table of Contents
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in the same order as the Table of Contents)
- Fairfield University President Nemec Speaks Tomorrow
- Staples Dress Rehearsal for "Spelling Bee" for Y's Men
- GIDG Meets Monday, March 10
- Military Discussion Group Meets Next Monday
- Next Breakfast Club Meeting Tuesday, March 11
- Jazz Club Lunch at the VFW Will Be Wednesday, March 12
- T&E Announces Two Outings
- Sign Up for Summer Tennis by Friday, March 28
- Hoot Owls Have Three More Performances in March
- Lachat Town Farm Presents "Seared"
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Concert on March 16 Benefits Homes with Hope
- Volunteers Needed for Connecticut Free Dental Clinic
- Staples Chamber Orchestra Performs for Y's Men
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Fairfield University President Speaks to Y's Men Tomorrow | |
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Dr. Mark Nemec
Many Y’s Men know Fairfield University primarily through attending events at the Quick Center for the Arts. But during the past eight years, under the leadership of its President, Dr. Mark Nemec, the University has emerged on the national level as an academic, and even athletic, powerhouse.
Dr. Nemec will give us some insight on how Fairfield University has become one of the top 125 national universities, one of the top 12 percent of colleges for salary impact, grown its enrollment by 25 percent and contributed $1 billion to our local economy. He may even talk about his rugby prowess and how the Fairfield University Women’s Basketball team became “the other CT women’s team” in the NCAA Division 1 top 25.
He will share his nationally recognized insights on the current and future state of higher education – measuring the NPV of going to college and redefining the missions of our colleges and universities for the 21st Century.
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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Staples Players Present "Spelling Bee" for Y's Men Thursday | |
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Enjoy this wonderful comedy dress rehearsal at no cost to Y's Men
Date: Thursday, March 6 at 6:00 pm
Check-in: 5:00 to 6:00 pm
Click here for details
To sample a scene from "Spelling Bee," click here
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GIDG Meets Monday, March 10 at 9:00 am
The Global Issues Discussion Group (GIDG) will meet Monday, 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 Monday, March 10
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 Tuesday, March 11
The Y's Men Breakfast Club meets this month on 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. 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 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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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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Thursday, March 6
Staples Players Dress Rehearsal of "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee"
Spouses and significant others invited (no other guests)
https://conta.cc/4khR2vy
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Friday, March 14
Keeler Tavern & Aldrich Museum
Spouses and significant others invited
https://conta.cc/42ZgOOH
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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@Leng_7@msn.com.
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Lachat Town Farm Presents "Seared" March 7 - 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 from
March 7 through 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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Volunteers Needed for Connecticut
Mission of Mercy Dental Clinic
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Click here to watch an explanatory video about the Clinic. | |
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Staples Stradivarius Chamber Orchestra in performance yesterday for Y's Men.
The Saugatuck Congregational Church Sanctuary was the site of another memorable showcase for Staples High School orchestral music yesterday.
A concert by the Staples Stradivarius Chamber Orchestra was further evidence that Staples musicians come to school with a love of the arts embedded in their DNA. The program of varied classical compositions delighted an audience of Y's Men and their guests, as well as many parents of the performers.
It was an afternoon to welcome spring with music that makes life better and another Y's Men's musical hit. Enjoy the video of this wonderful performance by clicking the button below.
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