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Wednesday Update -- June 26, 2024

• Sherwood Island Thursday Mornings for Social Hour
• Westport.....What’s Happening Podcast: Leaf Blowers
• Y’s Men Annual Hot Dog Festival July 23
• Sign Up Now for Sunset Cocktail Cruise
• Four Upcoming Trips Announced by T&E
• Future Social Events Listed
• Letter from Consumer Reports
• Bocce Players Play This Morning

Videos of all 2024 meeting presentations are now available on the Y's Men website (ysmenwestportweston.org). Then click on the “Meeting Photos & Videos” tab.

See You Tomorrow at Sherwood Island Pavilion

Join your fellow Y's Men for coffee, donuts and bagels every Thursday morning through the summer at the Sherwood Island Pavilion. Gatherings are held from 9:00 to 10:00 am through August 29. The next one is tomorrow morning.

No reservations are needed. Just show up and enjoy the free refreshments and conversation.

Following the social hour, an optional walking group forms up to tour Sherwood Island.

Special guest Colin Kelly of the Conservation Department answers questions and explains the gas-powered leaf blower ordinance, objectives and restrictions.

Y's Men Annual Hot Dog Festival Set for Tuesday, July 23

Every Tuesday evening throughout the summer Y's Men and their spouses and guests gather at Compo Beach South for a picnic beginning about 4:30 to 5:00 pm. They bring their own food and beverages.

On Tuesday, July 23, however, the food will be provided free of charge. The main attraction will be hot dogs in a festival to raise money for Newman's Hole in the Wall Gang.

Details about the event will be announced in the near future.

Sunset Cocktail Cruise Almost Sold Out;

Three Places Available

Another Y's Men sailing has been scheduled for Wednesday, July 17 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm aboard the SoundWaters, an 80-foot tall three-masted ship styled after a 19th century Chesapeake Bay schooner. It's steel-hulled, U.S. Coast Guard-certified, and carries up to 40 passengers (the limit on the number of Y's Men and guests who may attend). The decks are wide and comfortable, and there's plenty of bench seating.

The cost of the cruise is $75.00 per person and includes beer, wine, water and "lite bite" appetizers (not dinner). Guests may bring their own food and beverages but no glassware. The ship leaves from Stamford Harbor (details will be provided to those who sign up).

According to Dewey Loselle, the event organizer, this is a "great event for new members. It's almost sold out with three places remaining. Let us know right away if you would like to come aboard. First come, first served!"

Mail a check, payable to "Y's Men Westport Weston," to: Y’s Men of Westport/Weston, P.O. Box 167, Westport, CT 06881-0167.

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Letter Received from Consumer Reports Following Tour

Y's Men recently received a gracious and complimentary letter from Olivier Szlos, Director, Major Gifts and Planned Giving of Consumer Reports.  We are looking forward to welcoming Ellen Kunes, Editorial Director of Consumer Reports to be a Y's Men Speaker sometime in either October or November of this year.

We are also discussing another possible Tour date for those members who were unable to attend the June 5 Tour or the earlier Automobile Testing Center Tour.

Y's Men Bocce Players Play This Morning

The Y's Men Bocce Group will meet this morning (Wednesday, June 26) and every Wednesday (weather permitting) at Veterans Park, 909 Reef Road, in Fairfield, where there are six well-maintained Bocce Courts available.  

Teams are formed and games start at 10:30 am and usually run until noon.

No registration is required. Just show up and join a team of fellow Y's Men.  

Reminder emails are sent out on Tuesday evening. If you wish to be added to the list, send your email address to Len Ances ances@sbcglobal.net