Y's Men Newsletter -- Sunday, July 19, 2026

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Y's Men News -- Sunday, July 19, 2026

Table of Contents

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in the same order as the Table of Contents)

Tomorrow: Brutally Honest Truths About Travel
Join the Y's Men at Compo Beach Every Tuesday Evening
Y's Men Play Bocce Wednesday Mornings
Thursday Morning Social Hour Continues at Compo
T&E Lists July Through October Outings
Y's Men Travel Discussion Group Sponsors Trivia Night
Y's Man Tom Kretsch to Show Photos July 23
Tuesday, August 4 Set for Annual Hot Dog Festival

Tomorrow: Brutally Honest Truths About Travel

"Five Brutally Honest Truths from 20 Years of Travel" will be the focus of the Y’s Men Travel Discussion Group when it meets tomorrow (Monday, July 20) from 9:00 to 10:00 am in rooms 203-204 at the Saugatuck Congregational Church.

Based on the YouTube video of the same title, the Group will discuss the "Five Truths" and how they relate to their own experiences. Click here to watch the video before the meeting.

Spouses/partners/significant others are always welcome to attend the meeting.

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

Y's Men Gather at Compo Beach Tuesday Evenings

Join the Y’s Men at Compo Beach every Tuesday around 5:00 pm for a bring‑your‑own picnic and sunset at South Beach (weather permitting). Beach picnic rules apply; nothing made of glass. No beach pass is required if you tell the gatehouse you’re there for the Y’s Men event, but please use your stickered car if you have one.

Y's Men Play Bocce Every Wednesday Morning

Bocce meets every Wednesday at 10:30 am at Veterans Memorial Park, 909 Reef Road in Fairfield and runs until about noon; show up and play—no fees or registration—with six courts and restrooms on site.

For additional information, contact Y's Man Len Ances at ances@sbcglobal.net or

203-227-8218.

Thursday Morning Social Hour Continues at Compo

Y’s Men Social Hour provides complimentary coffee, donuts, bagels and great company.

Choosing conversation over caution, Y’s Men gathered at the Compo Beach pavilion Thursday morning. They chatted comfortably in the murky air as smoke from Canadian wildfires drifted across Long Island Sound triggering state air‑quality alerts.

Members are already looking ahead to this coming Thursday’s Social Hour at Compo Beach, which starts at 9:00 am. Sunshine, clean air, and mild temperatures are expected. Use your vehicle with a beach sticker. No beach sticker? Tell the guard at the gate you are with Y’s Men.

Y's Men spouses and significant others are invited and encouraged to attend Thursday morning Social Hour.

Wednesday, July 22

Shore Line Trolley Museum

Spouses, Significant Others, and Guests Welcome!

https://conta.cc/4vchsmZ

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Monday, August 3

Dia Beacon Museum

Spouses, Significant Others, and Guests Welcome!

https://conta.cc/4vuI2by

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Thursday, August 13

Crazy for You

at the Goodspeed Opera House

Sold Out. Spouses, Significant Others, and Guests Welcome!

Waitlist Available.

https://conta.cc/4uKXG18

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Wednesday, July 29

Snug Harbor Tour on Staten Island

Spouses, Significant Others, and Guests Welcome!

https://conta.cc/4eX028L

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Wednesday, September 2

Clambake by the Sound

Sold Out. Spouses, Significant Others, and Guests Welcome!

https://conta.cc/4oMvlWX

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Tuesday, September 22

Architectural Cruise Around Manhattan

Spouses, Significant Others, and Guests Welcome!

Only two tickets available.

https://conta.cc/4vaTQ1W

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Sunday, October 25

Dear Evan Hansen

at the White Plains Performing Arts Center

Spouses, Significant Others, and Guests Welcome!

https://conta.cc/4ezDURz

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Be sure to refer to the NYC Travel Hints on the T&E website. They were revised recently, and are helpful to those who may not be familiar with train travel to and from the City.

Y's Man Tom Kretsch to Show Photos July 23

Photos by Y's Man Tom Kretsch at The Nylen Gallery July 23 to September 30.

An opening at The Nylen Gallery on Thursday, July 23 will show photos by Y's Man Tom Kretsch in a show entitled "A City is Not a Place. It's a Feeling: With Colors, Shapes and Life."

The opening will be from 5:30 to 7:00 pm and the show will run until Wednesday, September 30. The Nylen Gallery is at 772 Post Road East in Westport.

Tuesday, August 4 Set for Annual Hot Dog Festival

The Y’s Men Annual Hot Dog Festival fundraiser for Newman’s Hole in the Wall Gang Camp has become a Y's Men tradition. It's a picnic scheduled for Tuesday, August 4 beginning at 5:00 pm at Compo Beach South.

Bring an appetizer, side dish, dessert, wine or beer for yourself or to share to supplement the free hot dogs that highlight the event.

And remember, this always has been a successful Y's Men fundraiser, so bring cash or a check.