Wednesday Update -- January 15, 2025 | |
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- Carey Weber, Lori Jones of Fairfield University Speak Tomorrow
- Jazz Luncheon Scheduled for Friday, January 17
- Best-Selling Author of "The Dynasty" Speaks February 3
- Y's Man Dave Pressler To Address Y's Men Travel Group
- Donors Needed for Y's Men Sponsored Blood Drive
- Ping Pongers "Going Strong" Playing Every Monday
- Mark Strauss of WaveAerospace to Talk Drones
- Upcoming Trip Announced by T&E Committee
- Brushing Up on Quantum Computing and Information
- New Members Lunch Set for Thursday, February 27
- Wide Press Coverage for Sunday's Future of News Panel
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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 tomorrow, 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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Y's Men Jazz Lunch Set for this Friday, January 17
This month's Y's Men Jazz Lunch will be held this 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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Y's Men Travel Group Meets Monday, January 20
The Y’s Men Travel Group will meet from 9:00 to 10:30 am on Monday, January 20 in Room 203 at the Church.
All meetings start with members talking about their recent travel experiences.
At next week's meeting, there will be a special presentation by Y's Man and fellow traveler Dave Pressler.
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David Pressler
Connecticut photographer, artist, designer and Y’s Men Travel Group member Dave Pressler will share a dynamic presentation, “Eyes Wide Open - Myanmar & Cambodia,” documented during his adventures in both Myanmar (formerly Burma) and Cambodia, in Southeast Asia.
Recorded through his visual awareness are ancient and historic ruins and contemporary culture – architecture, landscapes, people, and things that are “so very different from our culture and the norms of our daily life.”
His core message: encouraging people of all ages and backgrounds to become visually conscious of the world around them, or “learning to look in order to see.” So, bring an open mind and…don’t forget to come with your Eyes Wide Open!
For information about the Y’s Men Travel Group, or to be added to the group’s email distribution list, please contact Art Mann, mannart03@gmail.com.
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Calling All Y's Men: Red Cross Needs Your Blood | |
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Pongers "Going Strong" Playing Every Monday at Senior Center
Commissioner Steve Eliot of the Monday Y's Men Ping Pong Group reports that "we are going strong." There is now a committed group of about 12 Pongers who play every Monday from 2:30 to 4:00 pm at the Westport Center for Senior Activities.
Steve throws out the following trivia question: This past Monday there was a monumental event. Can anyone guess what it was? The Glass Ceiling in the Group was broken by a talented woman player named Jackie Gillette whose game was commensurate with the talent level of the Group players.
Another trivia question: What does every new player say just before their first game? Answer: "I haven't played in a long time."
The Group thanks Bob Novak who graciously sets up and breaks down the ping-pong tables each week. Since many of our players have had hip, knee, back, and cardiac surgeries, we are grateful to Bob.
Y's Men can either just show up or contact Steve Eliot at steliot@aol.com. Participants must be registered with the Westport Center for Senior Activities which takes only a minute. See you around the nets.
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Mark Strauss of WaveAerospace to Talk Drones | |
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Mark Strauss
Mark Strauss, Co-Founder and CEO of WaveAerospace based in Stratford, will be the featured speaker at the Y's Men meeting on Thursday, January 23. He will discuss his company's leadership role in the development of custom-designed unmanned aerial vehicles, such as drones, and more, the great importance of their use, and how they benefit everyone.
Set apart by extraordinary creativity, Mark holds a degree in chemistry from Yale University and has extensive experience in marketing, e-commerce and analytics.
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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The Trips and Events Committee organizes numerous and varied outings
for the pleasure of club members. Click the link for more info:
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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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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Press Coverage Continues on Y's Men Future of News Panel
On Sunday at The Westport Library the Y's Men welcomed a panel of renowned news journalists, as well as Senator Richard Blumenthal, for a discussion about the state of news reporting and the impact of social media on current and future generations.
The event, attended by about 400 people, garnered coverage from nearly every local press outlet. The latest appeared in the Westport Local Press and may be read by clicking here.
A sharper video of the panel discussion also has become available and may be viewed by clicking here.
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