Y's Men News -- Sunday, September 6, 2026 | | |
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- GIDG Meeting Cancelled Because of Labor Day Holiday
- Dewey Loselle Opens Speaker Season This Thursday
- Y's Men Life Talk Group to Tackle the Topic of Maturity
- September 11 Anniversary to be Honored for Four Days
- Connecticut's Annual 9/11 Memorial to be Held on Tuesday
- DNR Concert Honors 9/11 First Responders and Westport EMS
- Join Mike Boyle to Celebrate His Birthday on September 9
- Holocaust Memorial to be Dedicated September 10
- Travel Discussion Group Meets Monday, September 14
- Save-the-Date: Y’s Men Holiday Party Saturday, December 12
- Y's Men Wives to Meet Weekly at Library Cafe
- T&E Lists September and October Outings
- NFL Season Begins: Check Out Westport Rotary's Football Pool
- Passing the Baton at the Y's Men's Classical Music Society
- Van Canceled for Transport to American Classical Orchestra
- Celebrating Y's Man Gun Moen's 97th Birthday
- Military History Discussion Group Meets Monday, September 14
- Rain Fails to Dampen Successful Y's Men Clambake
- Final Social Hour of the Summer; Thanks, Breakfast Crew
- Submission Rules Announced for Photo Expo 26
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GIDG Meeting Cancelled Because of Labor Day Holiday
The Y's Men's Global Issues Discussion Group (GIDG) which meets every other Monday, will not meet tomorrow because of the Labor Day holiday. Meetings will resume on Monday, September 21.
| | Dewey Loselle Leads-Off New Season This Thursday | | |
Dewey Loselle's visitor badge to the World Trade Center on a fateful date.
Y's Man Past President Dewey Loselle is the first speaker of the Y's Men's 2026-2027 season which begins on Thursday, September 10. His talk, one day short of the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks, is entitled "Escape from the 63rd Floor of WTC I on 9/11."
Telling his story in full to a public audience for the first time in 25 years, Dewey will recount the day and that of his consulting team.
How did the day begin? What was it like inside the tower? What did he and his team know and when did they know it? How long did their escape take? What was the behavior of others trying to escape? What was their meeting like with Rescue 1? And what was the aftermath of that day?
Most important, according to Dewey, what role did fate, luck or Divine Providence play in what unfolded that day?
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.
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Y's Men Life Talk Group to Tackle the Topic of Maturity
The next Life Talk Group meeting will be this Tuesday (September 8) at 2:00 pm in room 109 at the Saugatuck Congregational Church. The topic will be: Maturity.
There are many ways to understand maturity, from the age-based definition, where 'mature’ is a euphemism for aging or old, to someone who is wise, thoughtful and well-grounded. It describes people who act like responsible adults, who have the emotional and mental skills of a grown-up. It can even be applied to children who are thought to be ‘mature' for their age.
What do you believe are the traits of a truly mature person? When have you found yourself acting in ways that weren’t mature at all — and were perfectly happy in those moments? So, how much maturity is enough?
For more information, contact Larry Ackerman at larry@larryackerman.com.
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Connecticut's 9/11 Memorial Ceremony Will Be This Tuesday
Governor Ned Lamont and Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz have invited the public to attend the State of Connecticut’s annual 9/11 Memorial Ceremony, honoring and celebrating the lives of those killed in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
This year’s ceremony, which marks the 25th anniversary of the attacks, will be held at 5:30 pm on Wednesday, September 9, at Sherwood Island State Park in Westport.
Family members of those who were killed in the attacks will participate, and the names of the 161 victims with ties to Connecticut will be read aloud.
Every year, the State of Connecticut intentionally holds its official memorial ceremony several days prior to the actual anniversary to accommodate the family members and friends of victims who may to choose to attend the annual ceremony that is held at the site of the World Trade Center on September 11.
| | DNR Concert Honors 9/11 First Responders and Westport EMS | | |
DNR, the (almost) all-physician rock band with Y's Man Bob Altbaum (third from right)
will honor 9/11 first responders and Westport EMS in a concert at the Levitt Pavilion this Thursday, September 10.
The rock band DNR made up of (almost) all physicians will be at the Levitt Pavilion this Thursday September 10 in a concert honoring 9/11 first responders and Westport's EMS. Y's Man Dr. Bob Altbaum said, "It's been 25 years since the 9/11 World Trade Center attack, a day that highlighted the critical importance of first responders. Please help us honor these dedicated volunteers of our community."
Doors open at 6:30 pm for the 7:30 pm concert. Bring your beach chairs, blankets and provisions!
Click here to obtain free tickets.
| | Past President Mike Boyle Asks You to Share His 75th Birthday | | |
Mike Boyle
Dear Y's Guys:
As your most recent past president, I am inviting every single one of you to celebrate my 75th birthday with me on Wednesday, September 9.
This is NOT a party. Instead, I’m hoping you’ll stop by my home in Southport anytime between 11:00 am and 4:00 pm that day to say a fairly quick hi, allow me to give you a “Mike hug,” and have a piece of cake. Again, this is NOT a party. Please, NO PRESENTS!!! A card would be lovely, but is not necessary.
If more than one of you show up at once, you can share some Y's Men time with whomever is here. If no one is here but me, no worries. If you know me, great! If you don’t know me, don’t be shy. Stop by and introduce yourself.
As I said, all Y's Men are welcome! No pressure, of course. Just come if you’re interested. My address is 144 Osborne Lane in Southport.
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Holocaust Memorial to Be Dedicated
at Fairfield University September 10
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Sculpture entitled She Wouldn't Take Off Her Boots will be dedicated on Thursday, September 10 on the Fairfield University campus.
Fairfield County's first Holocaust memorial monument, She Wouldn't Take Off Her Boots, will be dedicated on Thursday, September 10 at its permanent home on the Fairfield University campus. The installation was made possible by Y's Man Paul Burger, with support from several fellow Y's Men.
The memorial will serve as a testament to the role public art can play in community life and be a lasting place of remembrance, reflection, education, and engagement for people across Connecticut and beyond.
Paul founded the nonprofit Shoah Memorial Fairfield, CT to ensure the Holocaust and its lessons are never forgotten. Research indicates that many younger people don't know what "Never Again" refers to. Some even think the Holocaust was a hoax, or that it didn't happen. As Elie Wiesel said, “If anything can, it is memory that will save humanity.”
A fundraising Gala will follow on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, to support the sculpture's installation and an accompanying secondary-school curriculum on the Holocaust and genocide — material designed to meet Connecticut's mandate to teach this history in public schools.
The Gala: L'dor V'dor — "From Generation to Generation": Forging the Living Chain of Holocaust Remembrance will be at Il Palio Restaurant, Shelton, CT, October 13, 6:00 to 8:30 pm. Live and silent auction, with speakers including sculptor Victoria Milstein.
Tickets will be available soon. Click here to sign up for early access to tickets!
| | Save-the-Date: Y’s Men Holiday Party Saturday, December 12 | | |
The Patterson Club in Fairfield will be the site of the annual Y's Men Holiday Party.
Event: Y’s Men of Westport/Weston Holiday Party
Date and time: Saturday, December 12, 2026, 5:30–8:30 pm
Venue: The Patterson Club, Fairfield, CT
New this year: An elegant sit-down dinner (replacing the buffet) and a DJ instead of a band, giving guests time for both conversation and dancing
Tickets: On sale starting soon
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Y's Men Wives to Meet Weekly at Library Cafe
This week, when the Y's Men return to the Saugatuck Congregational Church, Y's Men wives and significant others will continue to meet as they did during Social Hour at the Compo Beach pavilion.
Now they will meet at The Westport Library Cafe where they can socialize, or join others who may want to walk and talk.
As Compo did during the summer, the Library venue provides a place for wives to gather after driving their spouses to the Thursday meeting and waiting to pick them up after the meeting ends.
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Monday, September 14, Thursday, September 17,
and Monday, September 21
Prospect Gardens Tour
Spouses, Significant Others, and Guests Welcome!
https://conta.cc/46nTScs
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Wednesday, September 16
Museum of the City of New York
Sold Out. Spouses, Significant Others, and Guests Welcome!
Waitlist Available.
https://conta.cc/4vSt3HR
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Thursday, September 17
An Evening with the American Classical Orchestra
Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center
Spouses, Significant Others, and Guests Welcome!
https://conta.cc/4xATx1S
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Tuesday, September 22
Architectural Cruise Around Manhattan
Sold Out. Spouses, Significant Others, and Guests Welcome!
Waitlist Available.
https://conta.cc/4vaTQ1W
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Friday, October 16
Essex Steam Train Lunch Excursion
Sold Out. 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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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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NFL Season Begins: Check Out Westport Rotary's Football Pool
The Westport Rotary Club again this year invites any Y’s Man interested in the NFL to join the WRC annual Football Pool. Each week players pick the winning teams (or let the pool pick randomly). The most wins earns the $50.00 weekly prize and the most consistent winners earn a year-end jackpot.
Entry fee is $50.00, half of which goes to the Rotary effort to battle worldwide polio. Deadline is Saturday, September 12.
If interested, enter at this link:
https://contests.app.splashsports.com/contest/contest_01KZCQEC1365X7N0V70MWB7T3P
Venmo entry fee to @Westport-rotary
Or mail a check to:
Westport Rotary
PO Box 743
Westport, CT 06880
| | Passing the Baton at the Y's Men's Classical Music Society | | |
Y's Men Past President Ed Bloch (seated) passed the baton of co-chairman to Y's Man Dr. Harry Sauer at the season opening meeting last week of the Y's Men's Classical Music Society. Y's Men Past President John Brandt (at right) shares the chairmanship with Harry. Y's Men President Nabil Atweh began the meeting with a tribute to Ed for his ten years with the Society.
Photo by Ted Horowitz
More than 50 Y's Men and guests enjoyed a presentation of Vivaldi's "The Four Seasons" led by Harry with the recitation of Vivaldi's accompanying sonnets by honorary Y's Man Jim Naughton noted international actor, director, producer and voiceover artist.
Click here for a video of the Vivaldi program.
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Van Canceled for Transport to American Classical Orchestra
Attendees of the American Classical Orchestra concert on Thursday, September 17 (see above listing) in New York had the choice of arranging their own transportation or using a 14-seat private van for the trip. Now it has been announced that there are not enough passengers to make the van economically feasible. The van needs to be filled in order to keep the cost reasonable.
The event will go forward with everyone arranging their own transportation to and from New York. For additional information, click on the link in the above listing or contact Mae Miller (wife of Y's Man Matt Miller) at bcloudsmiller@gmail.com.
| | Celebrating Y's Man Gun Moen's 97th Birthday | | Y's Men gathered at the Little Barn in Westport recently to celebrate the 97th birthday of Y's Man Gun Moen. He is wearing a cap in the photo. | | |
Military History Discussion Group to Hear
Saigon Evacuee and West Point Graduate
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MyLinh Brewster Shattan will be the guest of the Military History Discussion Group on Monday, September 14.
10:30 am. Monday, September 14.
Room 211, Saugatuck Congregational Church.
Note: Meeting moved from the usual first Monday because of Labor Day.
MyLinh Brewster Shattan, author of Raising Athena, will share her remarkable journey from evacuation from Saigon in 1975 to graduation from West Point 12 years later.
Shattan was evacuated with her mother shortly before Saigon fell. Her father, State Department officer William Brewster, was a close aide to Ambassador Graham Martin and departed with the ambassador on the final helicopter from the U.S. Embassy.
Her book explores military service, women’s expanding opportunities in the armed forces, and the experience of watching her own daughter enter West Point. Shattan’s brother, husband, and three children are also West Point graduates.
Upcoming discussions
• October 5: Bruce Angeli — Battle of the Somme
• November 2: William O’Brien — Battle of Waterloo
• December 7: Pearl Harbor anniversary program; topic and leader to be announced
All are welcome.
For additional information, contact Y's Man Paul Rohan at pr68@cornell.edu.
| | Rain Fails to Dampen Successful Y's Men Clambake | | The rain stopped just in time last Wednesday at Ned Dimes Marina, and the Y's Men Clambake by the Sound began for 60 Y’s Men and their guests! The clambake was a great success. A big thank-you to everyone who helped set up the tables and chairs—and stayed afterward to handle cleanup. Their hard work made the evening possible! | | Final Social Hour of the Summer; Thanks, Breakfast Crew | | Thursday Social Hour at the Compo Beach pavilion ended last week as Y's Men prepared to begin their 2026-2027 season this Thursday, September 10. Social Hours continue in Hoskins Hall of the Saugatuck Congregational Church starting at 9:00 am followed by a business meeting at 10:00 am and a speaker at 10:30 am. | | |
Part of the Breakfast Crew at Compo Beach last Thursday were (clockwise from lower right): Y's Men President Nabil Atweh; Y's Men Past President Dewey Loselle; First Vice President Allan Siegert; Y's Man Jon Vinelli; and Y's Men Past President John Brandt.
Some members of the Compo Breakfast Crew gathered for a photo at last Thursday’s final summer meeting. Throughout the season, the crew made sure Y’s Men members enjoyed a plentiful supply of bagels, doughnuts, and coffee, while also keeping the area clean and organized before and after each gathering. They also helped ensure that tables were available and properly set up for the Y’s Men Social Hour.
This Thursday, the Y’s Men return to Hoskins Hall for their regular meeting.
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Submission Rules Announced for Photo Expo 26
The Y's Men Photography Club has announced submission rules for Expo 26, its 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.
Entries in the contest will be accepted between Monday, October 19 and Thursday, November 5. Click here for submission rules and an entry form.
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