Y's Men News -- Wednesday, November 12, 2025 | | |
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- Find Out About Navigating Medicare Tomorrow
- T&E Lists Outings
- We Are Looking for More Hoot Owls
- Common Ground Initiative at the Library Tomorrow
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Reception This Friday for Opening of Photography Competition
- Special Movie Night in Fairfield with Susan Granger
- Important Prostate Cancer Education Event at the Library
- Y's Men Jazz Lunch Set for Wednesday, November 19
- Save the Date; Y's Men Holiday Party December 3
- Income Tax Preparation Volunteers Needed
- Roll Up Your Sleeve! Y's Men/VFW Blood Drive November 19
- Westport Library Book Sale: Y’s Men Volunteers Needed
- Non-Fiction Book Club Has Two Meetings Next Month
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Y's Men: Please Show Respect for Your Speakers
Speaker presentations on Thursday mornings are not over until the Q&A session is finished. Please remain seated until then. If you must leave during the Q&A, sit in the rear of the room so you can slip out quietly. And avoid conversations in the back of the room until the Q&As are completed.
| | Find Out About Navigating Medicare Tomorrow | | |
Katie Wheeler
What’s happening: Katie Wheeler, CHOICES Manager at the Southwestern Connecticut Agency on Aging (SWCAA), will lead an information-packed session at tomorrow morning's regular Y's Men meeting. She will address navigating Medicare decisions and the basics of Medicare — including how to choose between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage.
Why it matters: Enrollment season can be confusing. Katie’s talk will break down the pros, cons, and key factors that help participants make confident, cost-effective coverage choices.
About her: As SWCAA’s Regional CHOICES Coordinator, Wheeler helps older adults and individuals with disabilities understand their Medicare options. She brings years of experience translating complex health care rules into clear, actionable guidance.
About SWCAA: The nonprofit agency has served the 14-town southwestern Connecticut region since 1974, promoting independence, dignity, and access to resources for older residents and caregivers.
Be smart: Whether you’re new to Medicare or re-evaluating your plan, this session will clarify what kind of coverage fits your health and budget best.
Click here to review the slides that will accompany Katie's presentation tomorrow.
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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Monday, November 17
NYC Walk: A Stroll Down Park Avenue
RSVP Required. The walk is limited to 20 persons
https://conta.cc/47OBHhE
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Friday, December 12
Morgan Library & Museum, Renoir Drawings Exhibit
Spouses and significant others are most welcome
https://conta.cc/4oq9Z0D
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We Are Looking for More Hoot Owls
The Hoot Owls is the singing group, or Glee club of the Y's Men. It has been serving the area's senior facilities for more than 50 years. Led by music director Chris Coogan. Mr. Coogan is a well known Jazz musician, pianist, singer and composer.
If you are interested in singing and enjoy entertaining your follow seniors, please consider joining the Hoot Owls. No audition necessary.
Contact: Bob Leng at Leng_7@msn.com or 978-289-0940.
Upcoming Dates:
November 14, Friday at 9:30 am. At WCSA. Rehearsal.
November 19, Wednesday at 12: 30 pm. Norfield Congregational Church
November 21, Friday at 3:00 pm. Atria Darien
| | A Common Ground Initiative Special Event Tomorrow Evening | | |
Thursday, November 13, 7:00–8:30 pm, The Westport Library.
Eli Cohn-Postell and Kara Wilson from Project Shema will present “Understanding Jewish Identity, Antisemitism, and Allyship.” The program explores the history and impact of antisemitism, featuring a moderated talk and an audience Q&A session. In-person attendance only; all are welcome.
Sponsored by Jon and Bobbi Roth, with support from The Westport Police Department.
Click here to obtain free tickets and details.
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Reception This Friday for Opening of Photography Competition
Friday, November 14, (1:30 pm- 4:00 pm) - The Y’s Men Photography Club and the Westport Center for Senior Activities will host the 22nd Annual Photography reception for the general public, Senior Center Members, Y’s Men and their guests.
| | Susan Granger Invites Y's Men to Starstruck Film Series Event | | |
Film critic and regular speaker to the Y's Men Susan Granger wants Y's Men to know about a program in the Starstruck Film Series on Sunday, November 16 at 1:00 pm at the SHU Community Theater in Fairfield. It will be a showing of "Terms of Endearment" starring Shirley MacLaine followed by an interview with Sachi Parker, MacLaine's daughter.
Click here to purchase tickets or for additional information contact Josh Levin, SHU Community Theater operations manager at 203-371-7817.
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Important Prostate Cancer Education Event at the Library
Y’s Man and retired physician Bob Altbaum moderates the Andrew Wilk Medical Library series at The Westport Library. The next session is Monday, November 17, from 7:00 to 8:30 pm, and will focus on prostate disease—including benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) and prostate cancer. Bob will discuss BPH, and urological oncologist Dr. John Graham will cover prostate cancer. This promises to be an informative talk for all Y’s Men.
For additional information and to obtain free tickets click here.
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Y's Men Jazz Lunch Set for Wednesday, November 19
The November edition of the Y's Men Jazz Lunch will be at noon, at the Westport VFW on Wednesday, November 19.
The program will feature videos on the big screen of Louis Armstrong, Tony Bennett, Lady Gaga, Willie Nelson, Julio Iglesias, June Christy, Chet Baker, plus Michael Jackson's all-time best video with his "moon walk."
There will also be a biographical sketch of each performer before his/her segment.
The cost is $25.00 per person, pay there.
If you plan to attend, either email jeffahare@gmail.com or sign-up as you leave this Thursday's Y's Men meeting.
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At the Patterson Club, Fairfield, Wednesday, December 3, 5:30 - 8:30 pm.
Sign up and pay notice as well as more details will be announced shortly.
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Y’s Men Volunteer Opportunity: SimplifyCT
SimplifyCT, which offers free IRS tax prep at Westport Town Hall, is inviting Y’s Men to volunteer this tax season. No experience needed—training begins in December, and service runs from late January through mid-April.
To learn more, contact Leidy Diaz at leidyd@simplifyct.org or visit www.simplifyct.org.
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Westport Library Book Sale:
Y’s Men Volunteers Needed
The Westport Library’s Fall/Winter Book Sale runs from Friday, December 5, through Monday, December 8, with setup beginning Wednesday, December 3, and continuing through Thursday evening, December 4. Takedown will be Monday afternoon, December 8.
Many Y’s Men have pitched in over the years, and we hope this year will be no exception. Volunteers are needed for setup, the sale itself, and takedown.
Sign up here: https://signup.com/go/moftSDr . You’ll find descriptions of each role and the number of volunteers needed. Be sure to note “Y’s Men” when you sign up so our Director of Community Service, Jim Marpe, can track participation from our group.
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Non-Fiction Book Club Has Two Meetings Next Month
Save the dates for two Y's Men Non-Fiction Book Club meetings in December. The first will be on Wednesday, December 10, and the second a week later on Wednesday, December 17.
The December 10 meeting will be a discussion of "Apollo 13" by James Lovell and Jeffrey Kruger. Y's Man George Kalan, a member of the NASA team that facilitated the Apollo rescue, will be a special guest at the meeting.
On December 17, the Club will discuss "American Rascal," a biography of Jay Gould by Greg Steinmetz. The meeting will be held at Lyndhurst, Jay Gould's estate in Tarrytown, NY. Optional add-ons to the meeting will be a tour of Lyndhurst and lunch at the nearby Bridgeview Tavern. Author Steinmetz will attend the meeting as well as lunch.
For additional information, contact Y's Man Jeff Schwartz at jandjschwartz@gmail.com or call him at 201-787-0654.
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