Y's Men News -- Sunday, October 11, 2026 | | |
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- Travel Discussion Group to Meet via Zoom Tomorrow
- Y’s Men Ping Pongers Play Every Monday at 2:30 pm
- LWV Debate on October 13 Cancelled
- Tickets on Sale for the Y’s Men Holiday Dinner
- Y's Men Present: Sports Stories with Chris "Mad Dog" Russo
- Wall Street Titan Alan Patricof Shared Stories and Advice
- Y's Men Life Talk to Explore "Your Identity -- Then and Now"
- Fundraising Gala for Holocaust Memorial October 13
- Y's Men Party at Saugatuck Rowing Club October 14
- T&E Lists October and November Outings
- Photo Entries Accepted Beginning October 19
- Y's Men Jazz Club Meets Wednesday, October 21
- Business Portion of Thursday Meetings Now on Video
- "06880" Gives Shout Out to Y's Man Paul Liistro for Garden
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Y’s Men Ping Pongers Play Every Monday 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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LWV Debate on October 13 Cancelled
The previously announced League of Women Voters of Westport debate for State Senator scheduled for this Tuesday, October 13, has been cancelled. Co-sponsored by the Y's Men and several other town non-profits, the debate was to be held at Westport Town Hall.
The reason for the cancellation is explained in a two-page press release issued by the LWV on Friday. It may be read by clicking here.
LWV's mission is to promote a well-informed citizenry through debates and to encourage all those who are eligible to vote.
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Chris "Mad Dog" Russo
Chris "Mad Dog" Russo, one of the most recognizable and influential voices in sports media, will be the featured speaker at this Thursday's Y's Men meeting which will be held at The Westport Library. There will be no meeting this Thursday at the Saugatuck Congregational Church.
Russo will speak about his storied career, share fun sports stories, and discuss major league playoffs and the upcoming football season.
For nearly four decades, Russo’s passion, quick wit, and unapologetic opinions have made him a fixture for fans — from the landmark Mike and the Mad Dog era on WFAN to his work leading SiriusXM’s Mad Dog Sports Radio. A Radio Hall of Fame inductee, he brings a lifetime of insight, energy, and great stories from the world of sports.
This week's Thursday morning meeting will be at The Westport Library. The usual coffee, donut and bagel social hour will begin shortly after the Library opens at 9:00 am. There will be no business meeting so the program will begin at 10:00 am.
| | Wall Street Titan Alan Patricof Shares Insights with Y's Men | | |
Alan Patricof (at right) was interviewed by Mitch Rothschild at last Thursday's meeting.
Last Thursday, Y's Men heard the fascinating story of Alan Patricof from the man himself, a legendary Wall Street venture capitalist. He was interviewed by Mitch Rothschild, a successful Wall Streeter in his own right, and discussed how he prefers to invest in people and ideas, not necessarily companies.
Since 1968, he has been a stellar private equity/venture capital investor, including early-stage funding of AOL, Apple Computer, Venmo, and the like. He was also an early founder of New York Magazine and served as Chairman of the Board.
Philanthropically, Alan has donated and served on the Boards of The Brooklyn Academy of Music, Chaired the Board of the Actors Studio at The New School, and served on the Board of Directors of The New York Academy of Sciences. In 2020, he was presented with the French “Légion d’honneur” in recognition of his role in introducing venture capital to France in the early 1980s.
Click here to watch the interview with Alan Patricof.
Click here to view last Thursday's business meeting.
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Y's Men Life Talk to Explore "Your Identity -- Then and Now"
The next Y's Men Life Talk meeting will be this Tuesday, October 13 at 2:00 pm in rooms 109-110 at the Saugatuck Congregational Church. The topic will be: Your identity — then and now.
In the course of growing up, many people assume a sense of identity that aligns with how they see themselves at different stages of their lives. Early on, perhaps in your 20’s, you might think that your identity is defined by your job, or your commitment to a particular sport. In time, you might define your identity in terms of being a young parent, or an up-and-coming executive or even an in-demand electrician. Through it all, often unconsciously, your sense of identity may also rest on your physical prowess and your appearance.
In time, all of these associations evolve, if not dramatically or quickly, then slowly but inevitably. Who are you then? And what if none of these things captures your true identity?
Here are three questions that will be addressed at the meeting:
- How has the person you believe yourself to be shaped the life you have chosen to live?
- What parts of your identity have empowered you—and what parts may have quietly limited you?
- If you could separate who you truly are from everything life has told you to be, what might you discover?
If you have any questions about Life Talk, please contact Larry Ackerman at larryackerman06@gmail.com.
| | Fundraising Gala for Holocaust Memorial October 13 | | |
Y's Man Paul Burger has invited all Y's Men and their guests to join the first fundraising event for Shoah Memorial at Fairfield, Inc., which he founded and serves as chairman.
The memorial was dedicated last month as Fairfield County's first Holocaust memorial monument on the Fairfield University campus. The monument, an outsized sculpture entitled She Wouldn't Take Off Her Boots, is the most visible part of the project.
But the secondary-school curriculum on the Holocaust and genocide — designed to meet Connecticut's mandate to teach this history in public schools —may be the most impactful.
The Gala to raise funds for the curriculum is on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. Called L'dor V'dor — "From Generation to Generation: Forging the Living Chain of Holocaust Remembrance” -- it will be at Il Palio Restaurant in Shelton from 6:00 to 8:30 pm.
The program features multi-generational Holocaust survivors and prominent speakers, a live auction including important artwork and a custom piece by Memorial artist Victoria Milstein. Sponsorships are still available.
Y’s Men who helped Paul’s four-year-long project to succeed include Dick Eisner, E. Bruce Borner, Cary Gersh, Bill Kutik and Dick Kalt.
To donate or buy tickets now, click here. Don't miss out.
Written by Bill Kutik
| | Y's Men Party at Saugatuck Rowing Club October 14 | | |
The Saugatuck Rowing Club is one of Westport’s most scenic dining locations.
A cocktail party at the Saugatuck Rowing Club, with dinner options, from 5:30 to 7:00 pm on Wednesday, October 14, is a wonderful opportunity for you and your spouse or significant other to enjoy an evening of cocktails and hors d’oeuvres with fellow Y's Men while enjoying spectacular views from the Rowing Club Regatta Room and on the Patio (weather permitting).
Make your reservation and payment now -
There are three options
Option #1 - $30.00 per person - Cocktail Hour Only - unlimited hors d’oeuvres and soft drinks; includes one alcoholic drink; additional drinks may be purchased. Attendance will be capped at 50 Y’s Men members (total of 100 including guests).
If you would like to combine Dinner in the Boathouse Restaurant with the Cocktail Hour, see the options below.
Option #2 - $65.00 per person - includes the Cocktail Hour with unlimited hors d'oeuvres, plus a two-course Prix Fixe menu. Additional drinks may be purchased.
Option #3 - $75.00 per person - includes the Cocktail Hour with unlimited hors d'oeuvres, plus a three-course Prix Fixe menu. Additional drinks may be purchased.
Dinner attendance limited to 20 Y’s Men members (total of 40 including guests).
Plenty of free parking in the Rowing Club lot and directly across the street at the red barn LandTec offices.
Click here to make your reservations.
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Monday, October 12
Blu Olive Restaurant Dinner
Sold Out. Spouses, Significant Others, and Guests Welcome!
Waitlist Available
https://conta.cc/4j17odt
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Friday, October 16
Essex Steam Train Lunch Excursion
One Ticket Has Become Available
Spouses, Significant Others, and Guests Welcome!
Waitlist Available.
https://conta.cc/4o8nqmv
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Sunday, October 25
Dear Evan Hansen
at the White Plains Performing Arts Center
Spouses, Significant Others, and Guests Welcome!
https://conta.cc/4ezDURz
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Sunday, November 1
Pride & Prejudice part two
at the Westport Country Playhouse
Spouses, Significant Others, and Guests Welcome!
https://conta.cc/4yEd965
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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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Start Clicking: Photo Entries Accepted Beginning October 19
The period for submitting entries in the Y's Men Photography Club's Expo 26 begins Monday, October 19 and ends Thursday, November 5. Expo 26 is the Club's 23rd Annual Photography Exhibition co-sponsored with the Westport Center for Senior Activities.
Photos will be displayed at the Center from November 12, 2026 through October 2027.
Click here for submission rules and an entry form.
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Y's Men Jazz Club Meets Wednesday, October 21
The monthly luncheon meeting of the Y's Men Jazz Club will be at noon on Wednesday, October 21 at the Westport VFW, 465 Riverside Avenue. The program consists of an expanded repertoire gleaned from member suggestions, classic jazz, vocals, and some dance numbers -- all aimed at providing an entertaining lunch hour.
The catered lunch will be comprised of jumbo sandwiches, salads, cold beverages, and a wide assortment of desserts. Cost is $25.00 which covers the VFW fee and the caterer.
Email Y's Man Brian Strong at Bstronger@yahoo.com to reserve a spot.
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Business Portion of Thursday Meetings Available on Video
If you missed a speaker at a Thursday morning meeting, you could always catch up by viewing the video available on the Y's Men website. But what about the business part of the meeting which usually contains important information about the Y's Men? Now the business meeting will be available for viewing each week.
For last Thursday's meeting, watch the speaker's presentation by clicking here. For the business meeting, click here.
| | "06880" Gives Shout Out to Y's Man Paul Liistro for Garden | | |
Traffic island garden island at Long Lots Road and Maple Avenue North intersection.
Photo by Paul Liistro
A round-up posting on Dan Woog's "06880" blog last Friday cited the Y's Men's traffic island garden at the intersection of Long Lots Road and Maple Avenue North as "one of the most conscientious" stewardships in town. Crediting Y's Man Paul Liistro for keeping the garden looking great, the article was accompanied by the photo (above) taken by Paul.
Click here to read the entire article (it's the next to last item in the round-up).
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