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- Carey Weber, Lori Jones of Fairfield University to Speak
- GIDG, Military Discussion Group Meet Tomorrow
- New Mindfulness Group Meets on Zoom Monday
- Life Talk Meets Tuesday, January 14
- Jazz Luncheon Scheduled for Friday, January 17
- Best-Selling Author of "The Dynasty" Speaks February 3
- Upcoming Trips Announced by T&E Committee
- Brushing Up on Quantum Computing and Information
- Y's Men Volunteers Needed for Red Cross Blood Drive
- New Members Lunch Set for Thursday, February 27
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Meetings Resume with Carey Weber and Lori Jones | |
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After a four-week hiatus, Y's Men regular Thursday morning meetings resume this week on January 16. Be sure to come hear what’s coming up at Fairfield University’s Art Museum and Quick Center this season.
Carey Mack Weber, Executive Director of the Fairfield University Art Museum, and Lori Jones, Director of Operations and Programs for the Quick Center for the Arts, will let us know what we can look forward to during this spring season, and will give a sneak peek at what’s on tap for next year!
Y's Men Thursday morning meetings are in Hoskins Hall downstairs in the Saugatuck Congregational Church, 245 Post Road East in Westport. As always, donut and bagel social hour 9:00 to 10:00 am, short business meeting at 10:00, and speaker starts at 10:30 finishing no later than 11:30. Come early and meet your fellow members. Guests are always welcome.
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GIDG, Military Discussion Group Meet Tomorrow
The Global Issues Discussion Group (GIDG) will meet tomorrow (Monday, January 13) in Room 203/204 at the Saugatuck Congregational Church at 9:00 am. The Military Discussion Group meets an hour later (at 10:00 am) in its usual room (across from GIDG) at the Church.
GIDG will discuss the Issues associated with the revolution in Syria. There are some serious issues on the table: With whom will the leaders align? Who will provide the reconstruction? Will the chemical weapons be found and destroyed? Will Russia and Iran fully withdraw?
The topic for the Military Discussion Group will be The Wars with Israel.
For more information on GIDG, contact Frank Wood at fwood227@gmail.com.
For additional information on the Military Discussion Group, contact Jon Fox at jonfox06880@gmail.com.
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Join the New Y's Men Mindfulness Group Zoom Meeting Tomorrow at 7:30 pm
Y's Man Paul Epstein has scheduled a Zoom meeting for tomorrow (Monday, January 13) at 7:30 pm for an introduction to a new Y's Men Mindfulness Group. Attendees will learn about mindfulness meditation and teachings.
There will be topic-focused discussion and practical application and integration into daily life. Volunteers can present information on a particular topic of practice and teachings and daily integration.
The Group may choose a book to read as a group or individually.
If you would like to join the zoom meeting on Monday, email Paul Epstein at epsteinmb@aol.com
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Life Talk, A New Y's Men Activity, Meets Tuesday, January 14
Life Talk, led by Y's Man Larry Ackerman, will meet this Tuesday, January 14 at 2:00 pm at the Saugatuck Congregational Church.
The topic for discussion will be: Who are the people who have had the most influence on your life, positive as well as negative? The group will talk about who those people are and how they've affected the choices you've made…the good ones and the bad ones. Attendees also will be asked: do you believe that you’ve had an important influence on others? If so, who … and how?
For additional information, contact Larry at larryackerman06@gmail.com.
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Y's Men Jazz Lunch Set for Friday, January 17
This month's Y's Men Jazz Lunch will be held on Friday, January 17 at noon at the Westport VFW on Riverside Avenue.
Video performances will be shown on the big screen of such legendary singers as: Jimmy Durante, Julie London, Willy Nelson, Billy Eckstine, Peggy Lee, Louis Armstrong, and others. Biographical sketches will be provided for each performer.
Spouses and special friends are encouraged to attend. The buffet lunch will be catered by Calise's. The cost is $25.00 per person, pay there. Reservations are required. Please email Jeff Hare at jeffhare@optonline.net to reserve.
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The Y's Men and The Westport Library Present "The Dynasty" of the New England Patriots Monday, February 3 | |
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In anticipation of the Super Bowl on Sunday, February 9, The Y’s Men and The Westport Library welcome best-selling author Jeff Benedict to talk football and discuss his definitive book on the New England Patriots "The Dynasty" (click here for Library listing).
A best-selling author, producer, and commentator, Benedict is the ultimate cultural authority on the most dominant sports dynasty of the 21st century, the New England Patriots. With unprecedented access inside the organization for five years, Benedict provides the definitive inside story of the team.
Jeff is executive producer and writer of a 10-part series based on "The Dynasty" with Imagine Entertainment which begins streaming on Apple TV+ next month.
Come to the Trefz Forum at The Westport Library, on Monday, February 3 from 7:00 to 8:30 pm and learn the real inside story about the Patriots and their drive to become one of the greatest pro football teams in NFL history.
Spouses and friends are welcome. Seats are free but are becoming limited, so register soon by clicking here.
Check out the video about Jeff’s book by clicking here.
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The Trips and Events Committee organizes numerous and varied outings
for the pleasure of club members. Click the link for more info:
Tuesday, January 14 - NY Botanical Garden – Holiday Train Show
https://conta.cc/3CPQPhC
Tuesday, January 21 - Tour of FDR Library & Museum, Hyde Park, NY
https://conta.cc/3CaskM7
Please check the T&E tab on the Y’s Men website for more information on listings.
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Michael Hehenberger Discusses Quantum Information
And Computing – A Digital Presentation to the Y’s Men
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Michael Hehenberger
Michael is a Y’s Man known for his love of the sciences and for his love of exotic travel (such as hiking K2, Mount Everest, et al).
Here are some facts about Michael:
- Born in Austria, studied Physics in Vienna
- Moved to Uppsala, Sweden, to earn a Ph.D. in Quantum Chemistry with Professor Per-Olav Loewdin; spent two years at the University of Florida as a visiting professor
- Wrote computer programs to solve the Schroedinger equation for atoms, molecules, and solid state; learned how to use IBM computers
- Joined IBM and worked at locations in Stockholm, Paris, San Jose (Almaden Lab) and New York (Watson Lab)
- Retired in 2012 and wrote three books focused on Nanomedicine and Life Sciences (Genomics, Biology of Humans and Animals)
Click the link below and enjoy this most interesting and informative presentation by Michael:
Brushing up on Quantum Information and Computing – not for the squeamish.
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Red Cross Needs Y's Men Help For Blood Drive
The Red Cross needs our help on Tuesday, January 21.
They are conducting a Blood Drive at the VFW Hall on Riverside Avenue that starts at 8:00 am and ends at 6:00 pm. Y's Men volunteers should expect to stay for two to three hours.
Y's Men usually volunteer for sign-in duty which is an easy lift. Many previous Y's Men volunteers have been trained and are available to show new volunteers what's required.
Contact Y's Man Jay Dirnberger at jaydirnberger@gmail.com if you would like to volunteer and tell him your preference for volunteering in the morning or afternoon.
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New Members: Save Thursday, February 27 for Luncheon
A luncheon for new members of Y's Men will be held on Thursday, February 27 at Gabriel's Italian Steakhouse of Westport, 27 Powers Court, beginning at noon.
The event provides an opportunity to meet fellow new members, connect with the Y's Men leadership team, learn about Y's Men activities, trips, and events, and find ways to become involved. Following the luncheon, attendees are invited to a comprehensive backstage tour of the Westport Country Playhouse next door to the restaurant.
Contact Membership Chairman Allan Siegert at News@siegert.us with any questions.
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