Y's Men News -- Wednesday, February 12, 2025 | |
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Table of Contents
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- Today's Y's Men Jazz Club Lunch Cancelled
- Ed Levy to Speak Tomorrow About Infrastructure Security
- Y's Men Travel Group Meets Next Monday
- Y's Men Mindfulness Group Meets Mondays by Zoom
- Red Cross Needs Your Blood at VFW Tuesday, February 18
- T&E Visit to Leigh Overland's Net Zero Home February 18
- New Members Lunch Set for Thursday, February 27
- Staples Chamber Orchestra to Perform for Y's Men March 4
- Y's Men Sponsor Paul Shaffer at Library Sunday, April 6
- Save May 28 for Tour of Consumer Reports Auto Test Center
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Today's Y's Men Jazz Club Lunch Cancelled
The February Y's Men Jazz Club Lunch, scheduled for noon today, has been cancelled because of a forecasted snow storm. The next lunch will be in March. Details will be announced in due course.
Any questions, contact Jeff Hare at jeffhare@optonline.net.
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Edward Levy, Infrastructure Security Expert, Speaks Tomorrow | |
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Edward Levy
Edward Levy heads the Critical Infrastructure practice at NOBLE which provides global sustainment and operations support for the U.S. Military and civilian government agencies. He will address the Y's Men tomorrow (Thursday, February 13).
Ed has held senior security positions with major firms such as Lone Star Global Acquisitions, MetLife, Pfizer, and C.I.T. Group. He will talk about critical infrastructure protection.
NOBLE is committed to strengthening and maintaining a secure, functioning, and resilient U.S. infrastructure. The support it provides to the private and government sectors institutes the protective framework for the vital assets essential for national and economic security, national public health and safety.
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 Travel Group Meets Monday, February 17
The Y’s Men Travel Group will meet from 9:00 to 10:30 am on Monday, February 17 in Room 203 at the Saugatuck Congregational Church.
All meetings start by members talking about their recent travel experiences.
The topic for this week: Experiences with "packaged" tours, by company and focus
(e.g. Viking, Tauck, Alumni Groups, Intergenerational Tours, Safaris, Sailing, Adventure, Cruises, Wine).
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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Y's Men Mindfulness Group Meets Mondays by Zoom
The Y's Men Mindfulness Group meets every Monday at 7:30 pm by Zoom. If you would like to attend or obtain information about the Group, contact Harvey Luft at harveyluft@gmail.com or Paul Epstein at epsteinmb@aol.com.
Harvey and Paul also can provide access to reviewing and reading material from previous meetings and discussions.
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Trips and Events
Tuesday, February 18
Leigh Overland’s “Net Zero” Home in Fairfield
Spouses & significant others are welcome
https://conta.cc/3QdJjkh
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Luncheon for New Members Scheduled for February 27
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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Staples Chamber Orchestra to Perform for Y's Men March 4 | |
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The Staples Stradivarius Chamber Orchestra will perform for Y's Men March 4.
One of Staples High School’s elite musical ensembles will perform a free concert on Tuesday, March 4 in the Saugatuck Congregational Church Sanctuary, beginning at 2:45 pm. The concert serves as the March meeting of the Y’s Men Classical Music Society.
The Stradivarius Chamber Orchestra is an advanced, by-audition ensemble open to all Staples High School string players currently enrolled in the high school’s orchestra programs. Candidates must audition each spring for the following school year’s ensemble, whether they were part of the previous year’s ensemble or not.
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Y's Men Sponsor Paul Shaffer at VersoFest | |
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Paul Shaffer
On Sunday, April 6, at 11:00 am, as part of The Westport Library’s four-day celebration of music, media, and creativity, VersoFest 2025 will bring together Paul Shaffer with The Beehive Queen, Christine Ohlman.
The event, sponsored by the Y's Men, will be held in The Westport Library's Trefz Forum. Tickets are $25.00. All ticket revenue goes to support The Westport Library.
Click here to purchase tickets.
Shaffer served for years as Music Director of the David Letterman Show as well as being Music Director of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. There will be a piano on stage and music will be played. Y's Men attendees will be treated to a private reception with Paul before the show with bagels, cream cheese, and coffee.
The general public will be offered coffee and donuts provided by the Y's Men at 11:00 am and the program begins at 11:30 am on stage.
The program will feature Shaffer delivering his unique mix of music, comedy, and entertainment. He will be joined by the iconic Beehive Queen Christine Ohlman, who will host the conversation fresh off her appearance at the Library for her annual Winter Dance Party with her band, Rebel Montez.
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Save May 28 for Tour of Consumer Reports Auto Test Center | |
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Be sure to save Wednesday, May 28 for lunch and a tour of the Consumer Reports Auto Test Center. In May 2023, the last time this event was offered, it was sold out within two days of the official announcement. So watch for emails about registration information.
Any questions, contact Second Vice President and Speaker/Program Chairman Ron Holtz at 203-993-4970 or ronholtz.ysmen@gmail.com.
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