Y's Men News -- Wednesday, September 24, 2025 | | |
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- No Regular Morning Meeting Tomorrow
- Y's Men Bring Celebrity Author Peter Greenberg to Library
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Y's Men in Iceland Focus of Travel Discussion Group on Monday
- Blood Drive Set for September 26
- Meet Local Candidates at LWV Event this Friday
- Y's Men Fall Golf Outing at Longshore October 7
- T&E Lists Upcoming Outings
- Barnum Invites Y's Men to Book Discussion this Evening
- Jazz Club Lunch Set for Wednesday, October 8
- 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
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No Regular Morning Meeting Tomorrow
The regular Thursday morning meeting this week at the Saugatuck Congregational Church has been cancelled. There will be no social hour, business meeting or speaker.
However, there will be a special event sponsored by the Y's Men Travel Discussion Group. It is bringing world renowned travel editor and author Peter Greenberg to the Y's Men and local community at The Westport Library at 7:00 pm tomorrow.
Details about this special event and celebrity speaker are described below.
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Y's Men Present Celebrity Travel Editor and Author
Peter Greenberg at The Westport Library Tomorrow Evening
An evening with Peter Greenberg, America’s most recognized, honored, and respected front-line travel news journalist, will be at The Westport Library tomorrow evening (Thursday, September 25) from 7:00 to 8:00 pm. He is a guest of the Y's Men Travel Discussion Group.
Greenberg, the CBS News travel editor and author of "The Travel Detective,"
will appear in conversation with longtime friend, colleague, worldwide traveler and Y's Man Allen Swerdlowe.
For a preview of this celebrity editor and author's expertise and in depth knowledge of travel and the travel industry, visit these sources:
A podcast conducted by Lisa Wexler last week on "The Lisa Wexler Show" on WICC (click here).
A brief video entitled "Peter Greenberg Worldwide Sizzle Reel" (click here).
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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Travel Discussion Group Focuses on Y's Men in Iceland
The Y’s Men Travel Discussion Group will meet from 9:00 to 10:30 am on Monday, September 29, in room 203-204 at the Saugatuck Congregational Church
Meetings begin by members talking about their recent travel experiences.
The topic of this meeting:
A Special Guest Presentation by Y's Man William Weiss on “A Y’s Men Expedition”
William's preamble to his presentation:
At the end of last June, three Y’s Men embarked on a four day, 55 km Icelandic hiking expedition through the high volcanic wilderness - from the Island’s center south down to the coast. The gripping story of this journey, replete with tales of sumptuous gourmet meals and ultra luxury accommodations will be told as a visual presentation at the Y’s Men Travel Discussion Group meeting on Monday, September 29.
I will present spectacular visual theatre with photography and video by both me and Julio F. Perez. From fewer than 25,000 curated images, I will endeavor to avoid being as boring and repetitive as possible, while expounding with riveting information about Iceland in general and its people in particular. I suggest that members delusional enough to attend this meeting, should bring a soft pillow and perhaps a headrest so as to encounter the least discomfort while napping during my talk. Extension cords will be provided for portable CPAP machines and antidepressants will be distributed.
Do not let our heroic exploits diminish or degrade your manhoods - you were with us in spirit…
Spouses/partners/significant others are always welcome.
For information about the Y’s Men Travel Discussion Group, or to be added to the Group’s email distribution list, please contact Art Mann, mannart03@gmail.com
| | To RSVP to meet the candidates at the Westport Center for Senior Activities on Friday, September 26: Lwvwestportct@yahoo.com | | |
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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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 This Evening
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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: This Evening, 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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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.
| | 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.
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