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The Week Ahead -- February 11, 2024 | |
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- GIDG Meets Tomorrow
- Two Tickets Available for Chinese New Year Dinner
- Bring Your Collectables to the Collectors Group
- Y's Men Present: "Love and Old Hollywood" February 14
- This Thursday: Living Better Longer
- Pizza + Beer = Fun at Brewport Brewery This Friday
- Y's Men Blood Drive Set for Tuesday, February 20
- Camera Club Invites Y's Men to February 20 Meeting
- Y's Men French Brunch Scheduled for Sunday, February 25
- Trip Planned to New England Air Museum
- New STEM Group Will Discuss Scientific Breakthroughs
- Philip Dodd Educates Us on"The Gilded Age"
- Y's Men Chess Club Forming
- Y's Men Now Have a Facebook Group
- Tax Preparation Assistance Available for Y's Men
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GIDG to Discuss the Middle East and Ukraine Tomorrow
The Global Issues Discussion Group (GIDG) will meet tomorrow (February 12) at 9:00 am in Room 203 at the Church to discuss the Middle East and Ukraine. Peter Chelico will serve as moderator.
Peter suggests two articles from Foreign Affairs that may help frame the discussion. They may be read by clicking the buttons below.
For information about GIDG, contact Peter Chelico at pecysmen@gmail.com.
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Collectable Club Re-Forms with Meeting This Wednesday
After a hiatus of several years, the Y's Men Collectable Club resumes operation this week under the leadership of Jon Fox.
The first meeting will be this Wednesday, February 14 at 9:00 am at the Westport Center for Senior Activities.
"Bring your collectable baseball or football cards, record albums, cassettes, or whatever you have," Jon says, "and let’s discuss why you have it, what it’s worth, and what you want to do with it. We’ll have fun and help you with ideas on how to sell them."
For additional information, contact Jon Fox at dorothyfox783@gmail.com
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On Valentine’s Day (this Wednesday, February 14) at 7:00 pm Melissa Newman and noted film author Foster Hirsch will discuss a topic of endless fascination for all Americans: “Love and Old Hollywood.” They will appear at The Westport Library’s Trefz Forum and talk about the 1950s, Hollywood, Paul and Joanne, and love.
The event is free but registration is required and seating is quite limited. Click here to reserve a spot or two.
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Living Better Longer: The Y's Men Health Summit This Thursday
Three experts join us this Thursday (February 15) to discuss how you can take better care of yourself and live a longer, more enjoyable life.
The Summit will feature:
- Personal trainer Frank McGinnis talks about strength and conditioning.
- CEO of MD Solar Renee Plato speaks to how best to avoid skin cancer.
- Norwalk Hospital’s Marcy Pudim talks about diet and heart health.
Join us to learn how to Live Better Longer.
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Friday, February 16
Pizza + Beer = Fun
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BREWPORT
an event organized and led by Doug Weber, Y's Man member
Y's Men are having a special lunch at Brewport at noon on Friday, February 16.
This was a great trip when we did it in 2023, and it will be even better this year.
In addition to the best pizza this side of New Haven,
Brewport features 24 beers on tap, many brewed at Brewport.
We'll be entertained by Jeff Browning, who regaled us with an entertaining history of beer at the Library in November.
He'll talk about the building that houses the brewery
and the colorful people who were "rubbed out" under previous owners.
We'd like to cap the event at 40 people, so, please reserve a slot.
To reserve and for further information, please email Doug Weber.
CLICK HERE TO EMAIL DOUG WEBER
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Y's Men Camera Club Meets Tuesday, February 20
The Y's Men Camera Club, which meets the first and third Tuesdays of each month, will meet next on Tuesday, February 20 at 9:30 am in the Saugatuck Congregational Church.
Topic for the meeting will be architectural photography using an iPhone. Y's Man William Weiss will lead the discussion. All Y's Men with an interest in the subject are invited to attend.
For additional details, contact Sal Mollica at smollica2@gmail.com.
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Y's Men Brunch at Rive Bistro Set for Sunday, February 25 | |
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or send a check payable to Y's Men at Y's Men of Westport and Weston, P.O. Box 167, Westport CT 06881-0167. More information coming in your email very soon. | |
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Trip to The New England Air Museum
Tuesday, February 27
Open to all Y’s Men, significant others, and guests
https://conta.cc/3uwCDGw
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New STEM Club Forming
A new Y's Men activity called the STEM Club is beginning to form. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and the purpose of the Club is to discuss relevant information of recent breakthroughs in those fields. Topics will be introduced by members.
The collective knowledge of its members in physics, chemistry, biology and artificial intelligence will be used to discuss what the future holds.
The Club will meet on the first Friday of each month in Room 110 at the Church.
For more information, email Marty Yellin at martinyellin@gmail.com
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Architect Philip Dodd talked about Beaux-Arts architecture in "The Gilded Age." | |
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Philip Dodd Educates Us on "The Gilded Age"
Last Thursday, Architect Phillip Dodd discussed his book "An American Renaissance: Beaux-Arts Architecture in New York City” offering insight into the mansions and other ego-driven monuments emerging through the incredible wealth generated during the Industrial Age.
American Renaissance, also referred to as "The Gilded Age," is an era associated with unparalleled growth, technological advancement, prosperity, and cultural change. He took us through the stories and sights of these amazing structures, many of which dazzle us to this day.
Enjoy the video and stories from the mansions to the mausoleums built through Gilded Age ego competition.
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There's a Y's Men Chess Club Forming
Several Y's Men have indicated interest in joining a Chess Club, and Y's Man Manny Sousa is hosting the effort to launch this new activity. He's a chess novice who looks forward to having some fun while improving his skill.
"I’d love to hear your thoughts and ideas for how we can make this a great experience for all of us," Manny said. "Please let me know your level of interest - how much time you’d like to spend playing, and your approximate chess skill level (novice, intermediate, expert, or Grand Master). It also would be fun to learn how you got into the game."
Reply to Manny at Sousakm57@gmail.com or 203-984-4030.
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Tax Preparation Assistance For Y’s Men
There is free tax prep help available to all Y’s Men at Westport Town Hall.
Appointments are required and can be made by calling 860-590-8910.
The virtual option can be accessed via www.simplifyCT.org.
Any questions, or if interested in becoming a volunteer tax counselor, contact Mark Spivack at 203-216-0978 or spivamas@att.net.
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