Y'S MEN NEWSLETTER — FEBRUARY 15, 2007THURSDAY FEBRUARY 15M. Bruce Shields, M.D., Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, at Yale University, will speak on the subject “Through the Eye of the Artist”. He will review the major causes of visual impairment as seen through the eyes of prominent artists over the ages, as well as provide an update on treatments and prevention of blindness from these disorders. Dr. Shields has published 8 books. He has also written 30 chapters in other books and has over 160 papers in reference journals. THURSDAY FEBRUARY 22“Susan Granger's Hollywood” is the topic Susan Granger will speak
about. She brings an experienced and unique perspective to the field
of communication. For more than 25 years she has been an on-air television
and radio commentator and entertainment critic. Her commentaries, reviews
and interviews are distributed around the world. Born into a film-business
family and raised in Hollywood, Susan Granger appeared as a child
actress in movies with Abbott & Costello, Red Skelton, Lucille
Ball, and Lassie. She studied journalism with Pierre Salinger at Mills
College and graduated with highest honors in journalism with a B.A.
from the University of Pennsylvania. FUTURE MEETINGSFebruary 15 Bruce Shields — Yale Ophthalmology DONUT HOSTSThe donut hosts for February 15 will be Neil Coleman, Haynes Farmer, Peter Knight and Rick Towers. The hosts for February 22 will be Russ Blair, Tom Lowrie, Burr McGhee and Don Snook. MEETING FACILITIESSetting up the chairs on February 15 will be Russ Blair, Peter Knight, Louis Lemond and Bill Murray. On February 22 the chairs will be set up by Ernie Arnow, Haynes Farmer, Bill Huber and Peter Kolbrener. A REQUEST FROM THE BOARD If any Y's Men member would like to be considered for service on the
Board or becoming an officer of the group, please make your wishes
known to Bill Meyers at wfmeyer@optonline.net . TRIPS AND TRAVELFebruary 21 – Enjoy the revival of Stephen Sondheim's Broadway musical Company . We are sold out and have stand-bys. The motor coach will leave the Church parking lot promptly at 9:30 a.m. 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 and friends who are not Y's Men are welcome. Contact Dave Kidney, 227-7560. April 18 – Tour the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, NY. Following an orientation we will visit the ship's bridge and engine room simulator. We will enjoy lunch in the Officer's Club followed by visits to the museum and chapel. The price is just $49 including lunch. Contact Roger Eickhoff, 454-3889. 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. August 15/16 - We will depart on a 2-day spectacular trip to Lake George and Saratoga. We will view the area from the top of Prospect Mountain followed by a luncheon cruise on Lake George. That evening we will enjoy a hilarious comedy at the Lake George Dinner Theatre. The next morning we will visit the prestigious Hyde Museum followed by a tour of the town of Saratoga and then we will enjoy an afternoon at the historic Saratoga Race Track beginning with lunch in the Paddock Tent. The cost is $347 per person, double occupancy, including insurance, and a down payment of just $150 will hold you space. Contact Dave Kidney, 227-7560. 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 numerous 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 following meetings will be held in the Board Room of the Westport Y from 10:00 A.M. until Noon February 13. Learn more than you wanted to know about getting your photos onto WestportNow.com, how to set up a mini-studio to shoot small products and how to take action shots. On February 27 Bill Balch will present an Elements 4.0 tutorial. 2007 GOLF PROGRAMAlthough it is a bit early to think of 2007 golf, I just wanted to pass along some information at this time. 1 - Tournament dates are set for Wed. April 25th & Wed Oct
17th. I will present this information again at a Thursday meeting as we get closer to spring and pass around forms for those who would like to participate. Anyone wanting to contact me can do so at tafanki@sbcglobal.net . Looking forward to hearing from you - Richard Pactor. Editor—Steve Raffel TRIPSFebruary 21 Company March 27/29 Fascinating Philadelphia April 18 Merchant Marine Academy April 26/May 10 Greece August 15/16 Lake George and Sarasota October 5/13 Copper Canyon |
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