Y's Men News -- Wednesday, September 17, 2025 | | |
Table of Contents
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in the same order as the Table of Contents)
- Annelise Osborne on Future of Finance Tomorrow
- Y's Men Fall Golf Outing at Longshore October 7
- Peter Greenberg at Westport Library September 25
- T&E Lists Upcoming Outings; Free Football Tickets Available
- Barnum Museum Invites Y's Men to Book Discussion
- Blood Drive Set for Friday, September 26
- DNR Band October 5 Sunday Concert Cancelled
- Y's Men Wearables Available Now
- Learn About Friends of Sherwood Island
- Non-Fiction Book Club Changes Meeting Schedule
- Y's Men Current Events Discussion Group Meets Weekly
- Meet Local Candidates at LWV Event September 26
- Hot Dog Festival Raises $7,000 for Hole in the Wall Camp
- From Hot Dogs to Newman to Redford to Westport to Y's Men
- Celebration of Life of Woody Bliss September 20
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Please Show Y's Men Respect for Our Speakers
Speaker presentations on Thursday mornings are not complete 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 until the Q&As are completed.
| | Tomorrow's Speaker Provides Insight Into Future of Finance | | |
Annelise Osborne
Y’s Men will gain a front-row seat to the future of finance when Annelise Osborne, Chief Business Officer at Kadena, and a respected Westport resident, speaks at tomorrow morning's regular Thursday meeting.
Osborne, a veteran of Wall Street and a leader in digital assets, brings more than 20 years of experience, including senior roles at Moody’s and Arca Labs, as well as writing last year’s best seller, “From Hoodies to Suits: Innovating Digital Assets for Traditional Finance.”
If technical buzzwords in the news have left you feeling lost, this event is designed for you. She will tell (in plain English) how artificial intelligence, cryptocurrency, and blockchain are driving huge changes in finance. She will also explain how these changes are opportunities and challenges for individuals and institutions.
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 Golf 2025 Fall Outing Set for Tuesday, October 7
This year’s Fall Golf Outing will be on 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 Friday, October 3.
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Peter Greenberg -- One of America's Most Popular Travel Journalists -- Journeys to Westport September 25 | |
Peter Greenberg, the CBS News travel editor and author of "The Travel Detective," will speak at The Westport Library on Thursday, September 25 at 7:00 pm. The event is presented by the Y's Men's Travel Discussion Group.
To learn more about this very special guest, watch a brief video about him ("Peter Greenberg Worldwide Sizzle Reel") by clicking here.
Greenberg -- whose website offers a wide array of resources for travelers and industry insiders -- will be in conversation with longtime friend, colleague, worldwide traveler and Y's Man Allen Swerdlowe.
Through their dialogue you’ll get a feel for what it was like to report the news at the most politically active college campus during the turbulent 1960s.
Tickets are $20.00 and can be obtained on the library website: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-evening-with-peter-greenberg-the-travel-detective-tickets-1432093302619
If you intend to travel soon, this event is a must and if you plan to travel later, this event is also a must!
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Saturday, September 20
West Point Football
This event is open to Y’s Men members, spouses and significant others.
Family members and non-member friends are also welcome.
https://conta.cc/3YKjOM4
THREE FREE TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE. CONTACT Y'S MAN MATTHEW CALISH AT mcalish@yahoo.com.
FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED
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Friday, September 26
Connecticut Antique Machinery Assn. (CAMA)
Museum & 40th Annual Fall Festival
This event is open to Y’s Men members and spouses/significant others
Family members and non-member friends are also welcome
https://conta.cc/4gmCclG
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Monday, September 29
Hotel Marcel – New Haven
Spouses and significant others are welcome.
Non-Y’s Men members welcome, space permitting. Please inquire.
https://conta.cc/4g8wDY9
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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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Y's Men Invited by Barnum Museum
"Remember the First Ladies" at Barnum September 24
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Anita McBride
Y's Men and their spouses, significant others, and friends have been invited to a book discussion exploring the untold stories and powerful legacies of America’s First Ladies will be seen through the lens of acclaimed author, White House expert and Bridgeport native, Anita McBride.
Highlighting her groundbreaking publication, McBride will discuss the evolving role of the First Lady and how these influential women have shaped American history, society, and global diplomacy.
Anita McBride is a globally recognized expert on White House operations and the legacies of U.S. First Ladies. With over 20 years of senior service under Presidents Reagan, George H. W. Bush, and George W. Bush - including serving as Chief of Staff to First Lady Laura Bush - she helped shape major domestic and global initiatives spanning education, women's health, cultural preservation, and diplomacy.
When: Wednesday, September 24 – 6:00 pm
Where: Barnum Museum, 820 Main Street, Bridgeport
Parking: Complimentary parking at the M&T Bank Headquarters Parking Garage
located at 387 Water Street.
Cost: Free!
Reservations are not necessary but highly recommended to secure your seat.
Click here to make a reservation.
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DNR Concert Announced for Sunday, October 5 Cancelled
DNR, Fairfield County's (Almost) All-Physician Rock Band, was scheduled to play in the Saugatuck Sunday Concert Series at the Saugatuck Congregational Church on October 5 from 3:00 to 5:00 pm. An announcement appeared in last Sunday's Y's Men Newsletter.
The concert has been cancelled and a new date will be announced when it becomes available.
| | 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 where 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 Revises Schedule
"Apollo 13," a book written by the late Astronaut Jim Lovell (and Jeffrey Kluger) on the Apollo 13 disaster, was to be the focus of the Y's Men Non-Fiction Book Club at its October 15 meeting. That topic will be discussed at the Club's meeting on Wednesday, December 10.
Instead, next month's meeting on Wednesday, October 15, will be devoted to a discussion of "Who is Government" by Michael Lewis. The Club meets at 2:00 pm in room 109 at the Saugatuck Congregational Church.
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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.
| | To RSVP to meet the candidates at the Westport Center for Senior Activities on Friday, September 26: Lwvwestportct@yahoo.com | | |
Y's Men Hot Dog Festival Raises About $7K For
The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp
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At the Y's Men Hot Dog Festival are (left to right) Harvey Luft, Mike Guthman, Roy McKay, Dorothy and Jon Fox, Mike Boyle, Bob Mitchell, Al Landis, John Brandt, and Dena Poblete of the Camp.
Last week's Y's Men Hot Dog Festival at Compo Beach raised about $7,000.00 for The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp. A long standing Y's Men event, the Festival was once again spearheaded by Y's Man Jon Fox and his wife Dorothy.
Dena Poblete, the Camp's Manager of Special Events, attended the Festival and wrote the following (in part) to Dorothy and Jon:
Hi Dorothy and Jon,
Thank you for including us in your fun night at the beach Tuesday evening. Sam and I enjoyed talking with you and the Y’s Men members and wives. What a wonderful organization! We were able to hear some very interesting stories.
We appreciate your commitment to our cause year after year.
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From Hot Dogs to Newman to Redford to Westport to Y's Men
The passing of Robert Redford yesterday speaks to the Y's Men's mission to champion engagement and connection to one another. It calls to mind a convergence of circumstances that are well worth acknowledging
One of Redford's best friends, our neighbor Paul Newman, joined him to celebrate their lives together in a short documentary. It features much of the ambiance of Westport and the Westport Country Playhouse as its prime shooting venue. It also captures some priceless gems of what it takes to nurture the lifelong friendship between these two extraordinary men. We would do well to emulate their dedication to each other and to living life to the fullest.
Click here to view this entertaining documentary.
| | Celebration of Life of Woody Bliss This Saturday, September 20 | | |
Woody Bliss
Photo courtesy of Weston Today
A Celebration of Life in honor of Y's Man Woody Bliss will be held this Saturday, September 20 at 11:00 am at Norfield Congregational Church, 64 Norfield Road in Weston. Woody passed away on July 7 in Charlotte, NC. He was 89 and joined the Y's Men in November 2009.
A former First Selectman of Weston, Woody moved to North Carolina last year to be near his two daughters and their families. A full obituary on Woody may be read by clicking here.
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