Y's Men News -- Sunday, May 3, 2026 | | |
Table of Contents
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- GIDG Tomorrow: Rise and Fall of Right Wing Politics in Europe
- Dr. Brittany Berk: Sexual Health – What Men Need to Know
- Y's Men Treated to Piano Concert In Memory of Art Greenberg
- Experiences at West Point Subject of Military History Group
- Trips & Events Lists Outings
- Classical Music Society Closes Season with Classical Top Ten
- Special Y's Men Tour of Bridgeport Academy School
- Y’s Men 2026 Spring Golf Outing Set for June 2
- Y's Men Bocce This Wednesday
- Y’s Men Ping Pong Players Meet on Mondays
- Y's Men Pickleball Season Underway
- Author to Attend Meeting of Non-Fiction Book Club
- Volunteers Needed for Westport Library Book Sale
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GIDG Tomorrow: Rise and Fall of Right Wing Politics in Europe
The Global Issues Discussion Group (GIDG) meets tomorrow (Monday, May 4) at 9:00 am in room 203/204 at the Saugatuck Congregational Church. Members will discuss the rise and fall of right wing politics in Europe.
Y's Man Frank Wood will moderate the discussion.
For more information on GIDG, contact Y's Man Harvey Luft at harveyluft@gmail.com
| | Dr. Brittany Berk: Sexual Health – What Men Need to Know | |
Dr. Brittany Berk
Too often, men hesitate to learn about personal health concerns involving intimacy and sexual function. This Thursday, May 7, the Y’s Men will welcome Dr. Brittany Berk, a Fairfield-based urologist who specializes in men’s health, for a candid and informative discussion focused on “Men’s Sexual Dysfunction: Highlights and Insights.”
Dr. Berk will explore the most common concerns men face as they age, from performance and hormonal changes to prostate health and treatment options. She will also spotlight how men are often targeted by what she calls “parasitic” product marketing—costly pills, devices, and procedures that promise more than they deliver. She will explain how effective, evidence-based solutions are often available at a fraction of the price. Her talk will emphasize practical knowledge and clear options, helping men better understand issues they may encounter but rarely discuss openly.
About Dr. Berk:
Dr. Brittany Berk is a urologist with the Tallwood Men’s Health program of Hartford HealthCare Medical Group in Fairfield. She is fellowship-trained in men’s sexual health and infertility, with clinical expertise in erectile dysfunction, Peyronie’s disease, low testosterone, enlarged prostate, and related urologic conditions. Known for her approachable style and patient-centered care, Dr. Berk is committed to creating an open, judgment-free environment where men can get accurate information and evidence-based treatment options.
Y's Men Thursday morning meetings are in Hoskins Hall downstairs in the Saugatuck Congregational Church, 245 Post Road East in Westport. Coffee, donut, and bagel social hour begins at 9:00 am, business meeting at 10:00 am, speaker at 10:30 am. Come early and meet your fellow members. Guests are always welcome.
| | Y's Men Treated to Piano Concert In Memory of Art Greenberg | | |
Dr. Olga Vinokur performs for the Y's Men last Thursday.
Pianist (and Professor) Dr. Olga Vinokur brilliantly performed eternal classics by Chopin, Verdi/Liszt and Rachmaninoff, concluding with George Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue, before an ecstatic audience of Y's Men and friends packing the Sanctuary of the Saugatuck Congregational Church last Thursday.
What made the concert particularly touching was the Greenberg family's dedication of Dr. Vinokur's performance to the memory of Art Greenberg, a past president of the Y's Men.
His sponsorship of her performances was a gift that continues to give. Y's Man Jim Greenberg noted that his dad would have been very proud of the concert by Dr. Vinokur.
She concluded her performance with George Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue, which premiered 102 years ago. It was as exciting and vibrant as ever, particularly when played by Dr. Vinokur.
Thanks to John Brandt, Y's Men past president and co-chair of the Y's Men Classical Music Society for facilitating this entertaining program.
Click here to enjoy the entire concert.
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Experiences at West Point Subject of Military History Group
Bill Pieper (Class of '73, USMA) will be the guest speaker when the Military History Group meets tomorrow (Monday, May 4) at 10:15 am in room 211 at the Saugatuck Congregational Church. He will talk about "The Long Grey Line: My Experiences at the United States Military Academy at West Point."
The Group meets on the first Monday of the month at the same time and place. For additional information, contact Y's Man Mark Perlman at firstdiv@optonline.net
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Friday, May 8
Achievement First Bridgeport Academy Middle School
This event is open to Y’s Men members and significant others.
Non-members are welcome but priority is given to members.
https://conta.cc/48v75BP
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Monday, May 11
NYC Walk: The Green-Wood Cemetery
Spouses, Significant Others, and Guests Welcome!
https://conta.cc/4twusmB
(Rain Date: Tuesday, May 12)
Paste this link in your browser.
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Friday, May 29
Prospect Gardens
Spouses, Significant Others, and Guests Welcome!
https://conta.cc/4tyVo5r
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Thursday, June 4
New York Yankees vs. Cleveland Guardians
Open to fully dues-paid-up Y’s Men members, spouses and friends
https://conta.cc/4sJGW9R
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Thursday, June 11
New York Mets vs. St. Louis Cardinals
Open to fully dues-paid-up Y’s Men members, spouses and friends
https://conta.cc/4kOYChS
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Wednesday, June 24
Tour of Amazon Fulfillment Center
Due to anticipated demand, we must restrict
participation to Y’s Men members only.
https://conta.cc/4v4R1Ar
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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Classical Music Society Closes Season with Classical Top Ten
Taking a cue from the pop charts, the Y’s Men Classical Music Society has assembled a top ten selection of classical and classic music to be featured at its final meeting of the season on Tuesday, May 5 at the Westport Center for Senior Activities from 2:45 to 4:15 pm.
This season, the Classical Music Society has enjoyed a mix of recorded and live performances spanning truly classical and classic music from several ages and genres. The May meeting will summarize that experience with selections that reflect those programs. Many of the pieces were chosen by members of the Society.
Because seating is limited, please contact Y’s Man Ed Bloch, Society co-chair, at edbloch71@gmail.com if you plan to attend.
| Special Y's Men Tour of Bridgeport Academy School | |
"Building a Stronger Bridge"
Y's Men and their guests have been invited to tour the Achievement First Bridgeport Academy Middle School on Friday, May 8 from 10:00 to 11:30 am.
Achievement First Bridgeport Academy Middle School is a public charter school located in Bridgeport. Serving students in 5th through 8th grade, it helps students learn to love learning and develop the skills necessary to carry them into high school and beyond.
Contact Y's Man Frank Wood at fwood227@gmail.com for additional information.
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Y’s Men 2026 Spring Golf Outing Set for June 2
This year’s Spring Golf Outing will be on Tuesday, June 2, at the Longshore Golf Club. The first tee time is 11:10 am and the entry fee is $85.00 which covers the greens fee, cart rental, refreshments, and goodies at the 19th hole, which will be at the Black Duck. And prizes are awarded to the lowest scoring team and to individual golfers for the longest drive, closest to the line and closest to the pin on two holes.
The Tourney’s format will be Scramble or Best Ball utilizing a team of three or four players.
Please register for the outing by email, leng_7@msn.com or text 978-289-0940. The deadline is Friday, May 29, 2026.
Click here for additional details.
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Y's Men Bocce Season Underway; Play is Every Wednesday
Y's Men bocce players have begun their new season. They play every Wednesday at Veterans Memorial Park, 909 Reef Road in Fairfield starting at 10:30 am and ending about noon. No registration or fees are required. There are six well maintained courts, and a restroom. If you have a Bocce set, bring it, until it is known how many players will attend.
This year, Y's Men players will be joined by the Fairfield Men's Club.
For additional information, contact Y's Man Len Ances at ances@sbcglobal.net
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Y’s Men Ping Pong Players Meet on Mondays at 2:30 pm
Y's Men Ping Pong players meet every Monday at the Westport Center for Senior Activities to play from 2:30 to 4:00 pm.
Extra paddles are available if needed. Typically, the group plays singles or doubles depending on the number of folks who come.
Players at any level are welcomed even if they have not played in 40 or 50 years.
For additional information contact Y's Man Jeffery Silberman at jefferymsilberman@gmail.com
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Y's Men Pickleball Season Underway
The courts are swept, the nets are up, the temperature is rising. The 2026 outdoor pickleball season is underway.
The location: Town Farms Courts on North Compo Road.
The time: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:30 to 2:00 pm.
A third day of play has been added: Saturdays from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm.
For those who may be new to the game or would like to improve their skills, Westport offers a series of clinics throughout the spring and summer months. Westport residents can sign up for the clinics at the Parks and Rec website. They can really make a difference in your game.
If there are any questions or suggestions, please contact any of the four Y's Men listed below.
Hayes Clark hayesclark53@gmail.com
Ed Diamond erdli@aol.com
Jay Dirnberger jaydirnberger@gmail.com
Matt McNerney matthewmcnerney0@gmail.com
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Author to Attend Meeting of Non-Fiction Book Club on May 13
The author of the book the Y's Men Non-Fiction Book Club has been reading will be its guest when it meets on Wednesday, May 13 on the second floor of the Saugatuck Congregational Church.
Michael Joseloff, author of The Greatest Scientific Gamble: A Story of Impossible Odds, Rival Scientists, and the Atomic Bomb, will talk about his book which tells the dramatic and little-known story of how personal relationships, wartime fear, and scientific ambition collided in the race to unlock the power of the atom.
Joseloff's brother, the late Gordon Joseloff, served as First Selectman of Westport for eight years.
All Y's Men and their guests are invited to attend. For additional information, contact Y's Man Jeff Schwartz at jandjschwartz@gmail.com.
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Westport Library Needs Volunteers for the Annual Book Sale
The sale will be held on Friday, May 15 through Monday, May 18.
Setup will begin on Wednesday, May 13 and continue
through the evening of Thursday, May 14.
Takedown is Monday afternoon, May 18.
The link https://signup.com/go/ONNOjBD describes the jobs,
the number of volunteers needed, and how to sign up. Please sign up ASAP
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