MARCH 2024 IS MEMBERSHIP MONTH

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Tuesday Update -- March 12, 2024

• Marty Yellin To Speak This Thursday
• Chess Club Meets Tomorrow Afternoon
• Travel Group Meets Monday
• Jon Fox: Any Interest in a Y's Men's Band?
• Three Upcoming Trips Announced by T&E
• Next Camera Club Meetings Are March 19 and April 2
• Y's Man Tom Kretsch Photo Exhibition March 22 
• Spring into Song March 24
• Woog-Camerota Interview on Podcast
• Get Ready for Summer Tennis
• New Y's Men Facebook Group

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.

Y's Man Marty Yellin, at a previous meeting, will be the featured speaker this Thursday.

Marty Yellin to Discuss Cancer Research and Treatment

This Thursday (March 14) Y’s Man and noted scientist Marty Yellin presents the latest research and the significant progress that has been made in cancer research and treatment.

Marty will review recent studies that offer hope as well as extremely valuable information on how to lower your risk of a future cancer diagnosis.

Chess Club Meets Tomorrow Afernoon

The newly-formed Y's Men Chess Club will meet tomorrow (Wednesday, March 13) from 2:00 to 3:30 pm at the Saugatuck Congregational Church. According to Club Chair Manny Sousa, members are starting to make real progress in how they play, and having fun at the same time. He invites Y's Men to come to tomorrow's meeting, and bring along their chess sets.

For additional information, contact Manny at sousakm57@gmail.com.

Travel Group Meets Next Monday at 9:00 am

The Y’s Men Travel Group will meet at 9:00 am this coming Monday, March 18 in Room 203 at the Church. 

All meetings start by talking about one’s recent travel experiences and coming plans. 

Dave Pressler will be our guest moderator this week, and he will be leading the discussions on the following topics:

• Where are you traveling this year and why have you selected this/these destinations?
• How much cash to bring based on: days away; the destination; other?
• What type of trip do you prefer: cities, historic, nature, hiking, and what companies do you recommend to travel with?
• What do you look for when you travel? People; Architecture; Food; Animals; Landscapes; Art/Museums; Other?

Additions continue to be made to the Y's Men Travel Reference Doc, located here. 

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

Any Interest in a Y’s Men Band or “Best Of” Guides?

Y’s Man Jon Fox has put forth ideas for new Y’s Men activities. Among them: a Y’s Men’s Band and “Best Of” guides for gourmet dining, Pizza, Italian food, Chinese food, cocktails, and you name it. 

He is asking for a show of interest from Y’s Men. Contact Jon at jonfox06880@gmail.com.

Three Trips and Events Arranged by the T&E Committee

Three upcoming trips for Y's Men have been announced by the Trips and Events committee under the chairmanship of Bill Blaufuss,

The first trip consists of guided tours of Grand Central Terminal and the New York Public Library on Friday, March 15 led by Y's Man Bob Mitchell. The tours are currently fully booked but click here to contact Bob to be put on the wait list.

Next is the Staples Players Dress Rehearsal of "James and the Giant Peach" at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, March 20. Attendance is exclusively for Y's Men, their spouses or significant others. Details are available under the Trips and Events tab on the Y's Men website (ysmenwestportweston.org). To see a video about the show, click here.

Last is a Bridgeport Islanders hockey game at 10:30 am on Tuesday, April 2. March 20 is the deadline to purchase tickets. Again,details are available on the Y's Men website.

Camera Club to Discuss Fashion and Glamour

Photography at Next Two Meetings

Y's Man Frank Wood will lead the Camera Club in a presentation/discussion of Fashion and Glamour photography at its next two sessions on Tuesdays March 19 and April 2.

The next meeting will take place Tuesday, March 19, at 9:30 am on the first floor of the Saugatuck Congregational Church. All Y’s Men are invited to attend.

Two Guests of the Y's Men

Converse on "06880: The Podcast"

Dan Woog, founder of the "06880" blog, interviews CNN journalist Alisyn Camerota, in the latest edition of "06880: The Podcast" posted today on the blog. Dan was the main speaker at last Thursday's regular meeting and Alisyn has appeared at prior Y's Men events.

The interview covers Alisyn's journalism career, her latest book, and life in Westport among other topics. Click the button below to see and hear the podcast.

Get Ready for Summer Tennis

Now is the time to take action if you are interested in participating in Y's Men Summer Tennis.  Many players from last year are expected to return and new players are welcome.

Seven courts have been lined up (Courts One through Five and Courts Eight and Nine) which should accommodate the group most days. Although it is to be determined, play is supposed to start in early May through September on Tuesdays and Fridays at 8:00 am for an hour and a half.  All skill/experience levels are welcome and good matches and games for everyone will be found.

The Town has raised the fee this year for reserving monthly courts from $50.00 per month per court to $150.00 per court. Dewey Loselle, who manages Summer Tennis, has asked everyone interested in playing to pay $200.00 now by clicking the Pay Now button below or by sending a check payable to the Y's Men of Westport/Weston to Y's Men of Westport/Weston, P.O Box 167, Westport, CT 06881-0167.  

For additional information, contact deweyloselle@gmail.com

New Y's Men Facebook Group

The new Y's Men private Facebook Group now has nearly 90 members. It is there for all Y's Men to participate in and enjoy. To become a member of the Facebook Group, go to Facebook.com and enter Y's Men of Westport/Weston, and ask to join.