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The Week Ahead -- Sunday, August 25, 2024

• Just Ten Tickets Left for Beach Bash; Buy Them Here Now
• GIDG Meets This Monday; Russia is the Topic
• Ping Pong Group Plays Mondays
• Calling Y's Men Bowlers for a Return of Y's Men Bowling
• Three Tickets Left for September 21 West Point Trip
• Classical Music Society Meets September 3
• Citizens' Police Academy Application Deadline This Tuesday
• Instructions Make Y's Men Website More Valuable to All
• Check Out the New Y's Men Calendar of Events
• Upcoming Trips Announced by T&E
• Watch This List for Future Social Events
• Y's Men Hot Dog Fest Raises $6,000 for Hole in the Wall Gang

Videos of all 2024 meetings are now available on the Y's Men website (ysmenwestportweston.org). Then click on the “Meeting Photos & Videos” tab.

Just Ten Tickets Remain for September Beach Bash;

Don't Miss Out -- Buy Yours Here Now

Only ten tickets are available for the Y’s Men 2024 End of Summer Beach Bash. Event organizers urge that you act fast to purchase tickets for yourself and your significant other for the Bash on Tuesday, September 10, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the Jacky Durrell Pavilion at Fairfield Town Beach.

The Pavilion is an open air covered facility with a deck opening out to the beach with ample tables and seating. Check it out at Jacky Durrell Pavilion.

The Beach Bash promises to be bigger and better this year. There will be a fully catered barbecue including wine and beer with a band. There also will be door prizes, dancing, best Hawaiian shirt contest, a Danceathon, Rock & Roll Trivia, and perhaps a Hula Hoop contest.

Limited to 110 people, the Bash has sold out quickly as it did last year. The cost is $55.00 per person. Click here to review the tempting menu that will be offered.

Click the Pay Now button below to sign up and pay by credit card. You can also pay by check made out to the Y’s Men of Westport/Weston. Mail payments to Y’s Men of Westport/Weston, Box 167, Westport 06881-0167.

Volunteer help is needed for checking in attendees and for bar tending. No heavy work or clean up is involved. Let Dewey Loselle know if you can help.

Because the pavilion is covered, the Bash will be held rain or shine.

To volunteer, or for any questions, contact Dewey Loselle at DeweyLoselle@gmail.com or 203 454-4171.

Scenes from a previous Beach Bash.

Photos by Ted Horowitz

 GIDG Resumes Meeting Schedule Tomorrow

After a break in its every other week meeting schedule, the Global Issues Discussion Group returns with a meeting scheduled for tomorrow (Monday, August 26) at 9:00 am in Rooms 203/204 in the Saugatuck Congregational Church.

At its last meeting (on July 29) the Group decided to discuss Russia. Since then, the Ukrainian incursion into Russia has introduced a new element into the conflict. It is expected that the effects of the incursion will generate a lot of discussion, especially on the risk/reward involved.

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

Ping Pong Group Plays Mondays from 2:30 to 4:00 pm

The Y's Man Table Tennis/Ping Pong Group meets Mondays at the Westport Center for Senior Activities from 2:30 to 4:00 pm. The Group invites Y's Men to join them. They promise:



• Skill level is unimportant.
• There's lots of laughter and fun.
• Mostly singles are playing now, but doubles are likely as the Group grows.
• Sessions may last about two hours or longer.

It doesn’t matter if, or how long ago, you stretched to hit that little ball – just come on down and have a good time with other members!

For information, contact Tom Lowrie at tlowrie123@gmail.com or 203-247-8101.

Calling Y's Men Bowlers: Look into the Mixed Nuts League

Y’s Man Sal Cassano runs a bowling league at the Nutmeg Lanes in Fairfield on Thursdays from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. It’s called the Mixed Nuts League and they are having an organizational meeting this Thursday, August 29, at 4:30 pm in preparation for beginning their new season on Thursday, September 5.

Click here for more information about the league:  Bowling Intro Letter.doc

If you are interested, contact Sal for specifics. He may be reached at 475-331-2887 or salcassano35@gmail.com.

Only Three Tickets Available for West Point Trip September 21

Only three tickets remain for sale for the Saturday, September 21 trip to West Point to watch the Army vs. Rice University football game.

In addition to the game, participants will watch the West Point Cadets Parade and enjoy a tailgating party under a tent that will be "home base" for Y's Men and their guests.

Classical Music Society Resumes Meetings on September 3

After a summer hiatus, the Y's Men Classical Music Society begins its new season with a monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 3 at the Westport Center for Senior Activities from 2:45 to 4:15 pm.

The program will present Michael Tilson Thomas's examination of the music of Charles Ives which has been described as "ranging from tender sentiment to savage chaos." He will focus on Ives's Holidays Symphony.

Reservations are required. Please contact Ed Bloch at edbloch71@gmail.com or 203-227-4920.

Lt. Jillian Cabana

Deadline This Tuesday To Apply

For Westport Citizens' Police Academy

The Westport Police Department will be offering a Citizens’ Police Academy starting on Thursday, September 19, according to Lt. Jillian Cabana, who has appeared at several Y's Men meetings. Deadline for submitting applications for the Academy is this Tuesday, August 27.

Participants will gain a better understanding of the role of the police department in the community. This class provides an opportunity for citizens and police officers to get to know one another and discuss issues that affect the community.

Classes meet Thursday evenings at Police Headquarters from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm for eight sessions (except for the week of September 29 when they meet Tuesday, October 1, and except for October 31 because of Halloween).

Here are the direct links to a summary of the course and the application form. Please print the blank application first, then fill it out and take it to WPD, or e-mail it to Lt. Cabana.

For more information, contact Lt. Cabana at jcabana@westportct.gov.

Follow These Directions to Visit Updated Y's Men Website

The Y's Men website has been updated and revamped to provide valuable information to all members of the organization. It also has become easier to access sections that are available to members only.

Click the button below to find out how to make the website most useful to you.

Y’s Men Receive Certificate of Appreciation…

$6,000 Raised at the Hot Dog Fest!

The Y's Men and guests who attended last month's Hot Dog Fest have received a big thank you from the Hole in the Wall Gang for raising $6,000 for the organization.

Y's Man Jon Fox, the event organizer, also thanks everybody who took the time to help make this great event happen again this year.

Thank you, Jon, and everybody who worked so hard to make the Y's Men proud.