Y's Men News -- Wednesday, October 1, 2025 | | |
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- No Regular Morning Meeting Tomorrow
- GIDG to Discuss US World Leadership Role
- Military History Group to Discuss Battle of Gettysburg
- Y's Men Fall Golf Outing at Longshore October 7
- T&E Lists Upcoming Outings
- Andrew Wilk at Classical Music Society October 7
- Jazz Club Lunch Set for Wednesday, October 8
- Mindfulness Group Announces October Meetings
- Y's Men Wearables Available Now
- Learn About Friends of Sherwood Island State Park
- Non-Fiction Book Club Meets October 15
- Y's Men Current Events Discussion Group Meets Weekly
- Celebration of Life of Y's Man Russ Blair October 25
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No Thursday Morning Meeting Tomorrow
The regular Thursday morning meeting this week (October 2) at the Saugatuck Congregational Church has been cancelled in observance of the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur. The next Y's Men regular meeting will be Thursday, October 9 when Bill Harmer, Executive Director of The Westport Library, will be the featured speaker.
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GIDG Continues Focus on US World Leadership Role
The Global Issues Discussion Group (GIDG) will meet Monday, October 6 at 9:00 am in Room 203/204 at the Saugatuck Congregational Church.
The topic for discussion is "America's Waning World Leadership Role; Winners and Losers: Part II." It follows on the discussion at last month's meeting which asked: “What Does America Gain or Lose by Becoming Isolationist and Giving Up Its Leadership Role in The World Order?“
For more information on GIDG, contact Harvey Luft at harveyluft@gmail.com
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Military History Group to Discuss Battle of Gettysburg - Day 3
The Y's Men Military History Group will meet Monday, October 6 at 10:15 am in Room 211 at the Saugatuck Congregational Church.
Topic for the meeting will be "The Battle of Gettysburg - Day 3" with a focus on Pickett's charge on July 3, 1863. Y's Man Bruce Nemirow will moderate and lead the discussion.
Any questions, or for additional information, contact Mark Perlman at
203-895-9493.
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Y’s Men Golf 2025 Fall Outing Set for Tuesday, October 7
This year’s Fall Golf Outing will be next Tuesday, October 7, at the Longshore Golf Course.
The first tee time is at 11:00 am. The entry fee of $85.00 covers the greens fee, cart rental, refreshments, and goodies at the 19th hole, which will be at the Black Duck. And prizes will be 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 to Bob Leng at leng_7@msn.com or text 978-289-0940. The registration deadline is this Friday, October 3.
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Monday, October 6
Wolf Conservation Center (WCC)
Spouses and significant others are welcome.
https://conta.cc/4np1faJ
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Tuesday, October 14
NYC Walk Around (Not Through) Central Park – Part 2
Spouses, Significant Others, and Guests Welcome!
https://conta.cc/4nqPX5H
| | Andrew Wilk at Classical Music Society October 7 | | |
Andrew Wilk
A number of years ago the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center performed at Shaker Village in Pleasant Hill, Kentucky and the concert was aired on the PBS "Live From Lincoln Center" television series. On Tuesday, October 7, from 2:45 to 4:15 pm at the Westport Center for Senior Activities, the Y's Men Classical Music Society will be viewing portions of that video entitled "Simple Gifts."
Guiding attendees through the video will be Andrew Wilk, a five-time Emmy award winner recognized for his decades of work in television, and former executive producer of "Live from Lincoln Center." He will be interviewed by John Brandt on how the "Simple Gifts" remote production came about, some of the challenges they faced, how he staged it and, more generally, how music is effectively captured on TV.
Because of limited seating at the Senior Center, reservations are required. Please reserve a seat through Y's Man Ed Bloch at edbloch71@gmail.com.
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Y's Men Jazz Club Lunch Set for Wednesday, October 8
The next Y's Men Jazz Lunch will be at the Westport VFW at noon on Wednesday, October 8. This date returns the Jazz Lunch to its regular second Wednesday of the month schedule.
The program will highlight the artistic variety of pianos in jazz history. Attendees will hear a jazz version of classical music, a jazz legend who couldn't read a note of music, a big band leader playing solo piano, an organist, a local legend...and more. There will be a verbal biographical sketch before each performance.
The lunch will again be catered by Calise's.
If you plan to attend, contact Jeff Hare by email at jeffahare@gmail.com. Y's Men guests are welcome but be sure to give Jeff their names.
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Mindfulness Group Announces October Meetings
The next Y's Men Mindfulness Group's Zoom Call is scheduled for Monday, October 20 from 7:30 to 8:30 pm provided a quorum of five attends. An alternative date for the Zoom Call is Monday, October 13.
Please respond at your earliest convenience to Paul Epstein at epsteinmb@aol.com or Jeff Rubin at jeffrubinwpt11@gmail.com as to your availability for either Monday, October 20, or Monday, October 13, or both dates. Paul and Jeff will select the date which works best for the most people, assuming there is a quorum for the date.
Paul also hosts meetings entitled "Just for Men" at the Westport Center for Senior Activities. These monthly in person meetings are from 3:00 to 4:00 pm on Thursdays on October 9, November 6, and December 4.
For additional information contact Jeff Rubin at jeffrubinwpt11@gmail.com
| | Y's Men Caps will be available for $15.00 and Windbreakers for $40.00 on an ongoing basis. For additional information contact Y's Man Stephen Bentkover at sgb214@sbcglobal.net or see him at the Thursday morning meetings when the apparel is on display. | | To find out more about Sherwood Island, visit the Friends of Sherwood Island website by clicking here. | |
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Non-Fiction Book Club Meets October 15
The Y's Men Non-Fiction Book Club will be discussing "Who is Government" by Michael Lewis when it meets on Wednesday, October 15 at 2:00 pm in room 109 at the Saugatuck Congregational Church.
Save the dates for two 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 which was previously announced for an earlier date. 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, and author Steinmetz will attend. There may be a modest cost to attend so the Club may be asking for an intention to attend by the end of October. Stay tuned for details.
For additional information, contact Y's Man Jeff Schwartz at jandjschwartz@gmail.com or 201-787-0654.
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Y's Men Current Events Discussion Group Meets Weekly
A small group of Y's men meet weekly to discuss topics of mutual interest inspired by current events. That's the Y's Men Current Events Discussion Group.
There are two separate groups that meet on Wednesdays and Fridays at the Saugatuck Congregational Church at 10:00 am for an hour-long discussion.
The topic for discussion is selected by consensus at the previous meeting. Each of the two separate groups is limited to seven members so everyone attending can actively participate in the discussion. An additional Monday group may be added should there be sufficient demand.
Anyone interested in learning more about the Current Events Group or in joining it should contact Y's Man Tony Pranzo at tpranzo@yahoo.com.
| | Celebration of Life of Y's Man Russ Blair October 25 | | |
Russ Blair
As previously reported Russ Blair, who joined the Y's Men 22 years ago, passed away on Sunday, August 31. He was 96.
A celebration of Russ's life will be held on Saturday, October 25 at 3:00 pm at the Saugatuck Congregational Church. A complete obituary of Russ appears in "06880" and may be read by clicking here.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, NY, where Russ received a BS degree, or to a local charity of your choice.
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