Tuesday Update -- April 30, 2024

Y's Men of Westport/Weston

Y's Owl Newsletter

April 30, 2024

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Tuesday Update -- April 30, 2024

GIDG to Discuss NATO and US Alliances Monday
Military Discussion Group on World War I
Y's Men Bocce Gathers Tomorrow
Update on Homes with Hope This Thursday
Forms Available for State Medal for Veterans
Y's Men Bring Jazz to the Library May 13
Andrew Wilk Interview on May 22
Report from Y's Men Hikers in Europe
Four Upcoming Trips Announced by T&E
You Are Needed for the Program Committee
Y’s Men Spring Golf Outing Set for May 29
Save the Date: Clambake on June 19

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.

Global Issues Discussion Group Meets Monday

The Global Issues Discussion Group (GIDG) will meet Monday, May 6 at 9:00 am in Room 203 at the Church. Two subjects that will be addressed at the meeting are NATO and other U.S. alliances and the Israel/Hamas conflict.

For additional information, contact Moderator Peter Chelico at pecysmen@gmail.com.

Opening Battles of WWI Topic of Military Discussion Group

The Military Discussion Group, led by Y's Man Jon Fox, will meet Monday, May 6 at 10:00 am upstairs at the Saugatuck Congregational Church. The topic of discussion will be the opening battles of World War I which Jon describes as "a meat grinder of humanity."

For additional information, contact Jon at jonfox06880@gmail.com.

Y's Men Bocce Tomorrow

The Y's Men Bocce Group meets tomorrow (Wednesday, May 1) and every Wednesday (weather permitting) at Veterans Park, 909 Reef Road, in Fairfield. 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

Helen McAlinden, Chairperson of Homes with Hope, will talk to Y's Men this Thursday.

Learn About Homes With Hope This Thursday

This Thursday (May 2), Helen McAlinden, Chairperson of Homes with Hope, will bring us up to date on the critically important services they provide to the more than 100 homeless people in Westport (yes, Westport) and many others in surrounding communities. She will cover benefits provided, the support needed, and show a video to educate us about Homes with Hope and how the Y’s Men can support this organization.

We are proud to count many Y’s Men among those who have chaired and served on the board, and others who have supported Homes with Hope over the years.

Helen will speak at the regular, weekly Thursday morning Y's Men meeting in Hoskins Hall of the Saugatuck Congregational Church, 245 Post Road East, Westport. Coffee, donuts and conversation from 9:00 to 10:00 am; business meeting from 10:00 to 10:30 am; and speaker with Q&A from 10:30 to 11:30 am.

At the request of Homes with Hope, the presentation will not be recorded so it will not appear on the Y's Men website under Meeting Videos 2024.

Forms Available This Thursday for Veterans

To Apply for Medal from State of Connecticut

Y's Man Jon Fox will have forms available at the meeting this Thursday morning for Y's Men veterans who wish to apply for a medal from the state of Connecticut.

According to Jon, the form is simple to fill out. Proof of Connecticut residence, a copy of an honorable discharge, and the dates of service are required.

See Jon at the meeting or contact him for additional information at jonfox06880@gmail.com.

Y's Men and Westport Library Bring "A Night of Jazz" May 13

The Y’s Men Jazz Club and The Westport Library have a great event coming up as they present "A Night of Jazz" with the Staples High School Jazz Ensemble in Trefz Forum at The Westport Library on Monday, May 13 at 7:00 pm.

It is sure to be a great evening of music featuring our own Staples students.

To register for the event:

Click Here to Register for "A Night of Jazz"

Y's Men Classical Music Society Features

Andrew Wilk Wednesday, May 22 in Special Library Program

In a collaborative program with The Westport Library, the Y's Men Classical Music Society will present "Andrew Wilk Captures the Performing Arts for Broadcast." It will be held in the Trefz Forum of the Library on Wednesday, May 22 from 7:00 to 8:00 pm.

Featured will be a selection of Andrew Wilk’s work in the arts in a wide-ranging interview in which he’ll discuss his productions and the many creative challenges he faced, showing how they were addressed. He’ll also talk about a few of the headliners who helped make those productions award winners. After the video-illustrated interview, hosted by Y’s Man and Past President John Brandt, Andrew will answer questions from the audience.

The program is free but registration is requested by clicking the button below:

Click Here to Register for the Andrew Wilk Program

Report from Y's Men Hiking in Europe

Seven Y's Men are hiking in Europe. They are Nabil Atweh, Peter Donovan, Mike Guthman, Larry Lich, Sal Mollica, Baxter Urist, and William Weiss, and they have sent in the photos and commentary below.

Four Trips and Events Arranged by the T&E Committee

Four upcoming trips for Y's Men have been announced by the Trips and Events Committee under the chairmanship of Bill Blaufuss.

First is a tour of the New England Air Museum and Vintage Radio Museum this Friday, May 3. The tour is limited to 24 people.

Second is a walk down the west bank of the Hudson River on Monday, May 13.

Next is a private guided tour of the former headquarters building of Union Carbide Corporation in Danbury, CT, on Tuesday, May 14. The tour is about two hours, followed by lunch in the company cafeteria.

Finally, West Point Football on Saturday, September 21, with Army vs. Rice University.

Complete details for each of these events are available under the Trips and Events tab on the Y's Men website (ysmenwestportweston.org ).

You Are Needed for the Program Committee

The Program Committee brings to the Y's Men's weekly Thursday morning meetings a roster of speakers who are experts in their fields, good presenters, and fun to listen to. Demand to speak at Y's Men meetings is quite high. If you enjoy picking up the phone, connecting with a stranger, and pitching them on speaking to the Y’s Men, you are needed for this committee.

We are seeking Y's Men volunteers to join the committee as we gear up for the new Y’s Men year beginning June 1, 2024 through May 31, 2025. All meetings will be held on Zoom. We are looking particularly for members who have potential contacts with interesting speakers who can address our membership on a variety of subjects that could be of interest to them.

If you are interested, please contact Ron Holtz at ronholtz.ysmen@gmail.com or call him at 203-993-4970.

Y's Men Spring Golf Outing Set for Wednesday, May 29

Save the Date!

The 2024 Y’s Men Golf Spring Golf Outing will be held on Wednesday, May 29 at the Longshore Golf Course.

The first tee time is at 10:30 am. The entry fee is $75.00, covering greens fees, cart rental, refreshments, and goodies at the 19^th hole, which will be at the Black Duck.

Prizes will be awarded to the lowest scoring team and to individual golfers for the longest drive, closest to the line, and closest to the pin (on two holes).

The Tourney’s format will be Scramble or best ball utilizing team of three or four players.

Save the Date

Wednesday, June 19, 2024, 6:00 pm

Ned Dimes Marina Clubhouse

BYOB

Lobster, Clams, Mussels, Corn on the Cob, Baked Potato, Watermelon

A Y’s Men Social Committee Event

(Limit 55 Participants)