Y's Men News -- Sunday, June 28, 2026 | | |
Table of Contents
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- GIDG to Focus on U.S - Iran Memo of Understanding
- Y's Men Gather at Compo Beach Every Tuesday Evening
- Y's Men Play Bocce Wednesday Mornings
- Thursday Morning Social Hour Continues at Compo Pavilion
- Only Two Openings Remain for September 2 Clambake
- Y's Man Bob Weingarten Authors Book on Westport History
- T&E Lists Outings
- Copp's Island Oystering Trip Postponed
- Military History Group to Discuss Westport in Civil War
- Y's Men Ancient Mariners Sail – Tuesday, June 30
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Y's Men Philosophy Club to Meet Tuesday
- Interested in West Point Football This Fall?
- Y's Man Al Hageman Passes Away at 83
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GIDG to Focus on U.S. - Iran Memo of Understanding
On Monday at 9:00 am, the Global Issues Discussion Group will examine the new U.S.– Iran Memorandum of Understanding. The session will be at the Saugatuck Congregational Church, Room 203-204.
For more information on GIDG, contact Y's Man Harvey Luft at harveyluft@gmail.com
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Y's Men Gather at Compo Beach Every Tuesday Evening
Join the Y’s Men at Compo Beach every Tuesday around 5:00 pm for a bring‑your‑own picnic and sunset at South Beach (weather permitting). Beach picnic rules apply; nothing made of glass. No beach pass is required if you tell the gatehouse you’re there for the Y’s Men event, but please use your stickered car if you have one.
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Y's Men Play Bocce Every Wednesday Morning
Bocce meets every Wednesday at 10:30 am at Veterans Memorial Park, 909 Reef Road in Fairfield and runs until about noon; show up and play—no fees or registration—with six courts and restrooms on site.
For additional information, contact Y's Man Len Ances at ances@sbcglobal.net or
203-227-8218.
| | Thursday Morning Social Hour Continues at Compo Pavilion | | |
Y’s Men at last week's Social Hour enjoying great weather and great company.
Thursday Social Hour continues weekly from 9:00 to 10:00 am at the Compo Beach Pavilion, with coffee, bagels, and doughnuts. Gate attendants admit you when you say you’re there for the Y’s Men gathering, and members with beach stickers are encouraged to drive those cars to help show our presence for permit purposes.
| | Y's Man Bob Weingarten Authors Book on Westport History | | |
Y's Man Bob Weingarten
A book about the history of Westport written by Y's Man Bob Weingarten will debut on Wednesday, July 8 at 6:00 pm at the Westport Book Shop. Entitled "Westport Connecticut: The Old and New Historical Accounts,” the book consists of 37 articles (or chapters) about various aspects of the town including the settling of Green's Farms, the history of "Long Lots," Longshore, and the five oldest known houses in Westport.
The 234-page book — plus four appendices, and an index — is the first history of the town since Woody Klein’s “Westport Connecticut: The Story of a New England Town’s Rise to Prominence” was published in 2000.
A complete write up appeared recently in Dan Woog's "06880." Click here to read it.
For more information, and to purchase the book, email Bob at rwmailbox@aol.com.
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Monday, June 29
Copp’s Island Oystering
This event has been postponed.
It will be offered later in the summer. Those registered for Monday
will be advised of the new date when it becomes available.
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Friday, July 10
Studio Museum of Harlem
Spouses, Significant Others, and Guests Welcome!
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Monday, July 13
NYC Walk: New York Harbor Defenses
Spouses, Significant Others, and Guests Welcome!
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Wednesday, July 22
Shore Line Trolley Museum
Spouses, Significant Others and Guests Welcome!
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Monday, August 3
Dia Beacon Museum
Spouses, Significant Others and Guests Welcome!
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Thursday, August 13
Crazy for You
at the Goodspeed Opera House
Spouses, Significant Others and Guests Welcome!
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Wednesday, September 2
Clambake by the Sound
Spouses, Significant Others, and Guests Welcome!
https://conta.cc/4oMvlWX
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Be sure to refer to the NYC Travel Hints on the T&E website. They were revised recently, and are helpful to those who may not be familiar with train travel to and from the City.
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Copp's Island Oystering Trip Postponed
The tour of the Copp's Island Oystering operation in Norwalk scheduled for tomorrow (Monday, June 29) has been postponed. It will be offered later in the summer and those registered for Monday will be advised of the new date when it becomes available.
A shortage of a boat for the tour and illness of a crew member were cited as reasons for the postponement.
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Military History Group: Westport in the Civil War
The next meeting of the Y's Men Military History Group will be led by Y's Man David Press who will discuss Westport’s contribution to and involvement in the Civil War effort. David has conducted considerable original source research on the Civil War topic of local interest. His focus will be on Westport’s war veterans and the roles they played in the community.
Y's Man Paul Rohan has succeeded Mark Perlman as chair of the Group which will meet at 10:30 am on Monday, July 6 in Room 211 of the Saugatuck Congregational Church.
The Military History Group meets regularly at 10:30 am on the first Monday of each month. All are welcome to attend. For additional information, contact Paul at pr68@cornell.edu or 203-627-1001.
| | Y's Men Ancient Mariners Sail – Tuesday, June 30 | | |
After weeks of unsettled weather, Ancient Mariners leader Y's Man George Kalan says Tuesday is shaping up to be a great day for a sail to Ziegler’s Cove—one of the most beautiful spots along our coast. The forecast calls for moderate winds, partly sunny skies, and comfortable temperatures, with a favorable midday tide.
Plan: Meet at 8:30 am, depart Westport by 8:45 am, sail to Ziegler’s Cove, raft up for a bring-your-own lunch, and return by approximately 4:30 pm.
Boats confirmed so far: Pelican (Josh Schwartz), Andiamo (Ron Ryzoff), Coho (John Durkin).
Crew assignments and final details to follow.
Interested members should contact George Kalan at grkalan@gmail.com or 203-856-1250.
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Proposed Y's Men Philosophy Club to Meet Tuesday
The Philosophy Club proposed by Y's Man John Schwarten will meet this Tuesday, June 30 at 8:30 am at GG and Joe, 165 Main Street in Westport.
The Club's main focus is on “doing” philosophy - employing critical thinking to examine theoretical concepts, and understanding how such concepts are viewed in different contexts which have evolved over time.
If you are interested in joining the Club, or want more information, contact John at john@schwartens.net or 203-952-6404.
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West Point Football -- October 10 or October 17
Interested in seeing a game?
In recent years, we've made trips to see West Point Football. We are going again this year. We aim for a good match-up while fall weather is still pleasant.
To gauge interest, please click here.
| | Y's Man Al Hageman Passes Away | | |
Al Hageman
Y's Man Al Hageman passed away on Saturday, June 13 at the age of 83. He joined the Y's Men in 2002.
No services have been announced at this time although his family is planning a farewell party at the end of the summer.
Complete obituaries on Al appeared in "06880", Westport Journal, and the Harding Funeral Home website.
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