Y's Men News -- Wednesday, April 16, 2025 | | |
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- Dr. Andrew Gerber of Silver Hill Speaks Tomorrow
- Acclaimed Pianists Concert Now on Sunday, April 27
- T&E Announces Four Outings
- Sign up for Compo Playground Re-Build
- Volunteers Needed for Westport Spring Clean-up Day
- Y's Man Mike Hehenberger's New Book Released
- Local Perspective on Tariffs from Y's Man's Daughter
- Y's Man Andrew Neilly Passes Away at 101
| | Andrew Gerber, Head of Silver Hill, to Speak Tomorrow | | |
Andrew J. Gerber, MD, Ph.D.
Andrew J. Gerber, an American psychoanalyst and President and Medical Director of Silver Hill Hospital in New Canaan, will speak to Y's Men tomorrow about serious problems in the current mental health treatment system with a focus on theoretical, regulatory, and financial causes of our current epidemic of psychiatric illness and addiction.
He will describe ways in which private nonprofit psychiatric systems of care, like the one at Silver Hill Hospital, can lead efforts to address these problems, and also propose an important role for individual advocacy with local and national government, employers, and insurance companies.
Dr. Gerber's principal interests and research lie in studying the neurobiological bases of social cognition, particularly in relation to autism spectrum disorders and change in response to psychotherapy. A graduate of Yale, The London School, and Harvard, he will talk about the important work that is being done at Silver Hill Hospital.
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.
| | Concert by Acclaimed Pianists Set for Sunday, April 27 | | |
Dr. Liang-Fang Chang and Dr. Uriel Tsachor will perform in a free concert Sunday, April 27.
Photo by Ted Horowitz
The concert featuring two distinguished concert pianists, Dr. Liang-Fang Chang and Dr. Uriel Tsachor, originally scheduled for today, will now be performed on Sunday, April 27, at 4:00 pm in the sanctuary of the Saugatuck Congregational Church.
Presented by the Church and the Y’s Men, this free extraordinary 90-minute musical event will showcase the pianists classical piano mastery, performing on the Church’s Steinway grand piano. The concert serves as a special monthly meeting of the Y's Men Classical Music Society.
Event Details:
· Date: Sunday, April 27.
· Time: 4:00 pm.
· Venue: Saugatuck Congregational Church Sanctuary, Westport.
Program:
The artists will introduce their selected pieces, including two of Liszt’s Liebesträume (Nocturnes), two newly composed Nocturnes by Kevin Jay Isaacs, and two Brahms orchestral serenades transcribed for piano solo by Clara Schumann.
The performance will be followed by an audience Q&A session, a reception, and autographing of programs by the artists.
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Saturday, April 19
Tour of Gilbertie’s Organic Herb Farm
Sold Out & Waitlisted
Due to high demand, Trips & Events will endeavor to schedule
another tour at a future date.
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Tuesday, April 29
Grace Farms
Spouses and significant others are welcome.
Non-member friends of Y’s Men are welcome, space permitting. Please inquire.
https://conta.cc/42eYeAm
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Monday, May 12
NYC Walk Around (Not Through) Central Park – Part 1
Spouses, Significant Others, and Guests Welcome!
https://conta.cc/3XXOMQB
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Tuesday-Wednesday, June 17-18
WOODS HOLE – NEW BEDFORD – FALL RIVER
Spouses, Significant Others, and Guests Welcome!
https://conta.cc/3G9ibBa
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Y’s Men Volunteers Needed For Compo Beach Playground Re-Build
We are less than two weeks away from starting reconstruction of our crown jewel at the beach - the Playground. The Playground Committee has done a great job preparing for a fun, community event to improve this great play space for the next generation. We know that many Y’s Men participated in the 1989 and 2006 building projects, so it’s time to “strap on” those tool belts and volunteer one more time on behalf of your grandchildren and all the other kids in our community.
Do you have tools you could loan? Miter Saws, Drills, Sanders and Routers are needed most.
The Committee is currently collecting tools to be loaned and used for the entire build week Tool Drive . You will get them back after Sunday, April 27. You can deliver those tools this weekend, Saturday, April 12, from 9:00 am to noon, or Sunday, April 13 from 1:00 to 4:00 pm to the Compo Beach Playground site.
If delivery to the beach this weekend is not possible, email compoplayground@gmail.com and the Playground Committee can coordinate a pick up. All tools will be marked and stored safely during the week. If a tool is damaged or goes missing, it will be replaced. Build Week Volunteers Are Needed! Three shifts daily, with meals/snacks served. You are welcome to work any/every day. Since both parents of most young kids work, the Playground Committee needs help from those of us who are around town during the day. Any level of skill is welcome; most jobs do not require construction knowledge.
To Volunteer: Go to: https://www.compobeachplayground.com/
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Volunteers Needed for Westport Spring Clean-up Day
Westport's Spring Clean-up Day is Saturday, April 26 beginning at 9::00 am. Meet at Burying Hill Beach or Sherwood Island Connector Commuter Lot.
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Y's Man Mike Hehenberger Releases a New Book
Can pigs help us to remove the organ donor bottleneck? Can elephants help us cure cancer? Can lizards show how to regrow body parts, and fight diabetes?
Inspired by his fellow Y's Men Hikers, Michael Hehenberger has published a new book available on Amazon as a paperback, and a Kindle version.
"In the Shadow of Animals" targets young readers eager to learn what the study of animals can teach humans, from adaptation to extreme conditions to infectious diseases, and regenerative medicine.
More than 30 chapters are focused on selected examples of mammals, birds, reptiles, fish, and insects. The evolution of life on planet Earth and genetic engineering (including CRISPR) are covered in specialized appendices.
Check out "In the Shadow of Animals" on Amazon for yourself when looking for a gift to your a curious grandchild!
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A Perspective on Tariffs From a Local Businesswomen
Who is Y's Man Marty Yellins's Daughter
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Leslie Yellin with her latex pigs -- second best-selling pet toy in the US --in a photo
accompanying her interview in "06880."
Marty Yellin's daughter Leslie has a successful pet toy business, LRY Enterprises, which she runs from Westport, and depends heavily on imported materials. Dan Woog recently interviewed her for his "06880" blog about how the new tariffs are impacting her business.
It is a most revealing interview and a must read. Click here to read the entire interview entitled "Not Your Usual Toy Story: Tariff War is a Dangerous Game."
| | Y's Man Andrew Neilly Passes Away at 101 | | |
Andrew Neilly
Y's Man Andrew Neilly, former president and CEO of the book publisher John Wiley and Sons, Inc., passed away on Tuesday, February 4, at his home in Weston. He was 101.
A memorial service will be held at Saugatuck Congregational Church on Saturday, June 21, at 11:00 am.
For a complete obituary on Andrew, click here.
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