Y's Men News -- Sunday, August 3, 2025 | | |
Table of Contents
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in the same order as the Table of Contents)
- All Aboard for Sunset Cocktail Cruise August 13
- Travel Discussion Group Meets Tomorrow Morning
- Military Group to Discuss Military Missions in Germany
- Y's Men Travel Group: Peter Greenberg at Westport Library
- Ping Pong Players Invited to Join Monday Ping Pong Group
- Y's Men Bocce Players Meet Every Wednesday Morning
- Join Us at Sherwood Island This Thursday
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Thrive With Movement Program Coming to Weston
- T&E Lists Upcoming Outings
- Publicize Your Club's Activities in This Newsletter
- Services for Past President’s Son This Saturday
| | The SoundWaters Sails August 13: Will You Be Aboard? | | |
We've chartered the ship SoundWaters
for another Y's Men sailing on
Wednesday, August 13: 5:30 - 8:30 pm
Join us for a delightful evening sailing Long Island Sound!
Click here to see previous cruise photos
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SoundWaters is an 80-foot tall ship. It's a three-masted schooner styled after a 19th century Chesapeake Bay schooner. It's steel-hulled, U.S. Coast Guard-certified, and carries up to 40 passengers. The decks are wide and comfortable. There's plenty of bench seating.
For more information on the ship --
https://soundwaters.org/sails-rentals/charter-the-schooner
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The charge is $75.00 per person and is limited to 40 persons.
Regret: No refunds except for bad weather.
In addition to the cruise, the price includes
beer, wine, water and "lite bite" appetizers (not dinner)
You're also welcome to bring your own beverage/food. No glassware.
Wear comfortable shoes (no high heels).
There will be a rain date or refund if the cruise is cancelled due to bad weather.
The ship leaves from Stamford Harbor (details to follow reservation)
The event is limited to Y's Men members plus one guest.
This event is limited to 40 participants,
the ship's capacity is 40,
and we'll need 40 guests to fill-it-up to make it happen
We expect this to be a "sell out,"
so don't delay to reserve.
First come, first served.
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Payment by credit card only; Click the button below.
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A Y's Men Social Committee Event
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WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK: All attendees, by attending the Y’s Men events specified above, agree to assume all of the risks, hazards and dangers that may arise from, or relate in any way to, the risk of contracting a communicable disease or illness (including exposure to COVID-19, a bacteria, virus, or other pathogen capable of causing a communicable disease or illness) whether occurring before, during, or after the event, however caused or contracted. Therefore, anyone who attends the event, hereby waives any and all claims against the Y's Men of Westport/Weston, the organizer or event presenters, and/or all related sponsors relating to all risks of personal injury, sickness, permanent disability and/or death.
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Travel Discussion Group Meets Tomorrow
The Y’s Men Travel Discussion Group will meet from 9:00 to 10:30 am tomorrow (Monday, August 4) in Room 203 at the Saugatuck Congregational Church.
As usual, meetings begin by members talking about their recent travel experiences.
The primary topic of the meeting: Travel Hacks – What Do You Do to Improve Your Travel Experiences?
Compression socks? Neck pillows? Time zone transition strategies? And on and on and on....
Spouses/partners/significant others are welcome to attend.
For information about the Y’s Men Travel Group, or to be added to the Group’s email distribution list, please contact Art Mann at mannart03@gmail.com
| | Military Discussion Group to Focus on Missions in Germany | | |
Y's Man Paul Rohan will lead a discussion tomorrow on United States and Soviet Union Missions in Germany after World War II.
The Y's Men Military Discussion Group will meet tomorrow (Monday, August 4) from 10:15 to 11:15 am in Room 211 at the Saugatuck Congregational Church. Y's Man Paul Rohan will lead a discussion on "United States and Soviet Union Military Missions in Germany Post-World War II."
Attendees are advised to use Wikipedia and the internet to research the topic of discussion.
Any questions, or for additional information, contact Mark Perlman at
203-895-9493
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Y's Men Travel Group and The Westport Library Present
An Evening with Peter Greenberg, "The Travel Detective"
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Peter Greenberg
Peter Greenberg is America’s most recognized, honored, and respected front-line travel news journalist. He is travel editor for CBS News, appearing on CBS This Morning, CBS Evening News, and CBS Sunday Morning, and has also appeared on NBC’s Today, ABC’s Good Morning America, PBS, and in Newsweek magazine.
He will be in conversation with his longtime friend and colleague Y's Man Allen Swerdlowe, an architect and world-wide traveler, at The Westport Library on Thursday, September 25 from 7:00 to 8:00 pm. The program is co-sponsored by the Y's Men Travel Group and The Library. Please invite your friends to attend this wonderful evening.
Author of The New York Times best-selling Travel Detective series, Peter's website, PeterGreenberg.com, is one of the premier travel news resources for consumers and industry insiders.
Tickets are selling fast, so click here to purchase yours ($20.00) at the Library's website.
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Play Ping Pong? Y's Men Group Wants You
There is room for several new players in the Y's Men Ping Pong Group. They play every Monday from 2:30 to 4:00 pm at the Westport Center for Senior Activities.
If you are interested, just show up or call Steve Eliot at 203-957-5676 for more information.
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Y's Men Bocce Players Meet Wednesday Mornings
The Y's Men Bocce Group plays every Wednesday (weather permitting) at Veterans Park, 909 Reef Road, in Fairfield.
Teams are formed and games start at 10:30 am and usually wrap up by noon. It's lots of fun so come play. No registration is required. Just show up and join a team of fellow Y's Men. The Park has a bathroom.
Additional information? Contact Len Ances at ances@sbcglobal.net
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Join Us at Sherwood Island This Thursday Morning
As Y’s Men, we all believe in the proper and renewable use of our natural resources. In Westport that means the beach. So while we picnic on Tuesday at Compo, every Thursday at 9:00 am we gather at the Pavilion at Sherwood Island State Park.
Except for the cardboard boxes for the coffee and the great views, it’s just like the winter venue at the Saugatuck Congregational Church. Same fine fellowship and donuts and bagels.
A Connecticut license plate on your car gets you in for free. Be sure to stop just beyond the young lady in the toll booth so she can see it
Come on down to chat with your fellow Y’s Men. Friends, family and guests are welcome. At 10:00 am there is an organized walk around the Park.
| | Thrive With Movement Offered by Weston Senior Center | | |
Weston Y's Men: Coming this fall to the Weston Senior Activities Center is Thrive With Movement, a dynamic and interactive series of 60 minute Health and Wellness sessions blending education and exercise, designed for individuals with Parkinson's, movement or balance challenges, or anyone looking to age well through purposeful movement.
Led by Dr. Sachin Gianchandani and his team from RGG Health, it starts with a brief and informative lecture on brain health, aging and movement science, and then on to fun and functional activities including boxing, light weight training, music and movement, and balance and coordination. Modifications are available, and all abilities are welcome.
Call (203) 222-2608 to receive priority notification when registration opens. Allison Lisbon, Weston Social Services Director, would be pleased to answer any questions.
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Attention Y's Men Activities Chairmen: Publicize Your Club
If you want the Y's Men community to know what's doing with your particular activity, or if you want to increase attendance at your meetings, be sure your activity chairman notifies the Communications Committee with information for this Newsletter.
Be sure to include date, time, place and subject of your meeting as well as contact address for more information. Deadline for the Wednesday Newsletter is COB on Tuesday, and deadline for the Sunday Newsletter is 5:00 pm on Saturday.
Send your article to communications@ysmenwestportweston.org
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Services for Past President’s Son Will Be This Saturday
Services for Quinn Fatherley, a son of Y’s Men Past President Bob Fatherley, will be held at 2:00 pm this Saturday, August 9 at the Wilton Quaker Meeting House, 317 New Canaan Avenue, Wilton. Quinn passed away on July 14 in San Ramon, CA at the age of 57.
The service will recognize Quinn’s seven years of submarine duty with the U.S. Navy. His career was spent with the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, first in Los Alamos, NM, and then in Livermore, CA.
The Fatherley family asks that donations in Quinn’s memory be made to PBS at PBS.org.
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