Y's Men Newsletter — January 18, 2007THURSDAY, JANUARY 18United States District Judge and Westport resident, Alan H. Nevas, will speak on the subject "Judicial Activism: Is It Good or Bad?” Judge Nevas, a Stamford native, graduated from Syracuse University in 1949 and from N.Y.U. Law School in 1951. In 1981, he was appointed U.S. Attorney for Connecticut by President Ronald Reagan. In 1985, President Reagan appointed him as a U.S. District Judge. Judge Nevas and his wife, Janet, live in Westport and have three children, Andrew, Debra and Nathaniel. THURSDAY, JANUARY 25David Gaynes will talk about his documentary film, “Saving Hubble”, which recounts the recent history of Hubble, explores how the telescope became ensnared in a debate over the future of US Space Policy and celebrates the accomplishments of the spacecraft that came to ask questions not just about the universe, but of its inhabitants as well. David grew up in Weston , CT and currently lives in New York City where he is an active member of his community. He mentors at-risk teen filmmakers as well as edits his building's monthly newsletter. He is a graduate of Hamilton College in Clinton , New York
FUTURE MEETINGSJanuary 18 Alan Nevas U S District Judge DONUT HOSTSThe donut hosts for January 18 will be Neil Croarkin, Meredyth Ewing, Lou Rolla and John Rumely. The hosts for January 25 will be Richard Brown, Roy Dickinson, Steve Raffel and John Washburn.
MEETING FACILITIESSetting up the chairs on January 18 will be Ernie Arnow, Stan Losak, Bob Reynolds and Alan Temple. On January 25 the chairs will be set up by Bob Comstock, Ralph Levitan, Tom Lowrie and Frank Michels. NEWSLETTER MAILINGThe Club spends $3,600 per year printing and mailing the biweekly news letter. Over 300 of our members have email addresses. If 200 of our members with email accepted receiving the Newsletter by email, we could save over $1,000 per year. Let me emphasize that anyone who does not have email, or those with email who wish to, will continue to receive a hard copy “snail mail”. Let Mike Belaga know you are willing to forego the “snail mail” and accept the Newsletter on the web page (mbelaga@optonline.net).
TRIPS AND TRAVELJanuary 20 th - Enjoy the music of Delisco, star
of Smokey Joe's Café, at the Bridgeport Downtown Cabaret Theatre
for the 5:30 matinee performance. The price is just $28 per person.
We are sold out but will accept stand-byes. Contact Dave Kidney, 227-7560.
February 21 – Enjoy the revival of Stephen Sondheim's Broadway musical Company . The price of $115 per person includes show and motor coach. Lunch is on your own. We are sold out and have stand-byes. Contact Warren Rossell , 226-5357. March 27/29 – Travel to Fascinating Philadelphia for a three-day tour highlighted by a visit to the Franklin Institute where their featured exhibition will be the lost treasures of King Tut. Tour also includes the National Constitution Center , National Liberty Museum , Philadelphia Museum of Art, and a performance at the prestigious Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts of the “Pops Hoedown” featuring Peter Nero and the Philly Pops. The cost is $496 per person, double occupancy, including insurance and four meals. Space is still available. Contact Dave Kidney, 227-7560. April 26-May 10 – Join us in Exploring Greece and its Islands , a 15-day escorted tour by Collette Vacations. The cost is $3,359 per person, double occupancy, and brochures are available. We are sold out but additional space may be available. Contact Elliott Netherton , 454-0489. October 5-13 – Enjoy an exciting Copper Canyon Adventure , a 9-day escorted tour by Collette Vacations, including two nights in luxury accommodations overlooking the beautiful San Carlos Marina plus an awe-inspiring train ride from sea level to almost 8,000 feet via numerious tunnels and over countless bridges in the unspoiled landscape. The cost is $1,999 per person, double occupancy, including transportation from Westport . A $220 deposit, including insurance, is required to hold your reservation and brochures are available. We already have 26 confirmed reservations and additional space is available on a first come first served basis. Those interested should submit their reservation form without delay. Contact Elliott Netherton, 454-0489. CAMERA CLUBThe Tuesday, January 23rd meeting of the Camera Club will be held in the Board Room of the "Y" starting at 10:00 a.m. The subjects will be "Getting the most out of your camera accessories" and "How to create an outstanding panorama photo". Guest speaker Jason Smith will cover the first subject. David Kalman will present the second. Come see our "Chihuly's Glass Garden " exhibit at the Center for Senior Activities. There are fifteen great photos from nine Club members. COIN AND STAMPSThere will be a meeting of the Coin and Stamp group on Tuesday, January 23, at 10 am in the conference room at the Senior Center . Bring an item or two you would like more information about, or would like to discuss. Any questions call Tony Valenti at 227-7606.
Newsletter ContributorsEditor—Steve Raffel FUTURE MEETING SPEAKERSJanuary 18 Alan Nevas TRIPSJanuary 20 Delisco |
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