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Y's Men News -- Sunday, July 12, 2026

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• GIDG to Focus on Turkey's Role in NATO and Middle East
• Join the Y's Men at Compo Beach Every Tuesday Evening
• Y's Men Play Bocce Wednesday Mornings
• Y's Men Wives Invited to Thursday Morning Social Hour
• T&E Lists July Through October Outings
• Life Talk Group's Topic This Tuesday: Beauty
• Y's Men Travel Discussion Group Sponsors Trivia Night
• Y's Man Tom Kretsch to Show Photos July 23
• Goodspeed Trip Sold Out; Waiting List Started
• Tuesday, August 4 Set for Annual Hot Dog Festival
• Two Tickets Available for Sold Out Clambake September 2
• Spectacular Coverage of July 2 Fireworks in Words and Photos
• Celebration of Life for Y's Man Tom Lowrie July 31

GIDG to Focus on Turkey's Role at Tomorrow's Meeting

On Monday at 9:00 am, the Global Issues Discussion Group will focus on "Turkey: Its position toward NATO and in leadership in the Middle East." The Group will meet at the Saugatuck Congregational Church, Room 203-204.

For more information on GIDG, contact Y's Man Harvey Luft at harveyluft@gmail.com

Y's Men Gather at Compo Beach Every Tuesday Evening

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.

Y's Men Wives Invited to Thursday Morning Social Hour

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

Thursday Social Hour continues weekly from 9:00 to 10:00 am at the Compo Beach Pavilion, with coffee, bagels, and doughnuts. Y's Men wives have been invited to attend providing them an opportunity to meet and socialize with one another while Y's men do the same.

Gate attendants admit you when you say you’re there for the Y’s Men gathering, and members with beach stickers are encouraged to drive those cars to help show our presence for permit purposes.

Monday, July 13

NYC Walk: New York Harbor Defenses

Spouses, Significant Others, and Guests Welcome!

https://conta.cc/4eOC4v8

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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, 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!

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.

Life Talk Group's Topic This Tuesday: Beauty

Next meeting of the Y's Men Life Talk Group will be this Tuesday, July 14, at 2:00 pm in room 109-110 at the Saugatuck Congregational Church.

The topic will be Beauty - a topic that, according to Group Leader Y's Man Larry Ackerman, "has come to mean a great deal to me over the course of my life. We tend to look at beauty as largely a physical condition. She’s beautiful. That sunset is beautiful. That’s a beautiful cake. That is ... 'beauty is only skin deep.' But it is much more and it can affect our lives in profound and memorable ways.

"What is your view of beauty? How do you define it? What role, if any, does it play in your life and how does it show up? What experiences have you had that you would say were truly beautiful?"

For additional information, contact Larry at larry@larryackerman.com.

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.

Goodspeed Trip Sold Out; Waiting List Started

The trip to the Goodspeed Opera House on Thursday, August 13 to see "Crazy for You" along with lunch at the Gelston House and transportation via luxury motor coach is sold out. Trip Manager Dewey Loselle has begun a waiting list. If there is enough interest, additional seats may be added.

Contact Dewey at DeweyLoselle@gmail.com.

Tuesday, August 4 Set for Annual Hot Dog Festival

The Y’s Men have held an Annual Hot Dog Festival as a fundraiser for Newman’s Hole in the Wall Gang Camp for many years at Compo Beach South. This year's picnic is scheduled for 5:00 pm on Tuesday, August 4.

Unlike the usual Tuesday Y's Men gathering, food will be provided, with hot dogs as the main attraction.

The festival is held to raise money for Newman's Hole in the Wall Gang so bring cash or your check!

Two Tickets Available for Sold Out Clambake September 2

Here's an opportunity to attend the Sheffield Island Clambake on Wednesday, September 2. The event sold out rapidly and Y's Man Stan Witkow obtained two tickets. He is now unable to use them.

If interested, contact Stan at stan@witkow.com or 203-227-0466.

Spectacular Coverage of July 2 Fireworks in Words and Photos

Y’s Man JC Martin of The Westport Local Press has invited Y's Men to view his updated Compo Fireworks article comprised of photos and a fascinating interview with Grucci Fireworks CEO and Creative Director Phil Grucci. Read how Grucci has earned multiple awards, medals and world records, and has provided Westporters with thrilling pyrotechnic programs at Compo Beach for 23 years.

Click here to read the article.

Celebration of Life for Y's Man Tom Lowrie July 31

There will be a Celebration of Life for Y's Man Tom Lowrie on Friday, July 31 at Green's Farms Church, 71 Hillandale Road in Westport. Additional details will be provided as soon as they become available.

Click here to read about the latest information in "06880."

Tom passed away Tuesday, June 30. He was a Y's man since 2005. Known as "Mr. Pickleball, he promoted the sport in Westport for many years.