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Y'S MEN NEWSLETTER — MARCH 29, 2007THURSDAY MARCH 29M. Bruce Shields, MD 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 refereed journals. THURSDAY APRIL 5US Congressman Christopher Shays will present a "Washington Update." Christopher is a senior member of the Government Reform Committee, Ranking Member of its Subcommittee on National Security and a member of the Homeland Security and Financial Services Committees. Christopher served seven terms in the Connecticut House of Representatives prior to his election to Congress. He earned his MBA and MPA from New York University and his undergraduate degree from Principia College. He and his wife, Betsi grew up in Darien. They lived in Stamford for 27 years, and now reside in Bridgeport. IN MEMORIAMJames
Andrian FUTURE MEETINGSMarch 29 Bruce Shields, MD "Through the Eye of the Artist" DONUT HOSTSThe donut hosts for March 29 will be Stu Bernard, George Erickson, Carl Leaman and Frank Michels. The hosts for April 5 will be Ernie Arnow, Pat Cullen, John Howell and Dave Kidney. MEETING FACILITIESSetting up the chairs on March 29 will be Stu Bernard, Vince DePierro, George Erickson and George Erickson. On April 5 the chairs will be set up by Bill Huber, Eric Olsen and Marty Yellin. NEW MEMBERSWe welcome the following new members to our organization: Ed Potter
12 Pamela Place Westport , Robert Rowland 12 Merry Lane Weston and
Jim Samuels 56 Terra Nova Circle Westport . TRIPS AND TRAVELApril 18 – Tour the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, NY. The price is just $49 including the fabulous buffet lunch at the Officers' Club. We are sold out but will accept stand-bys. Contact Roger Eickhoff, 454-3889. April 26-May 10 – We will be Exploring Greece and its Islands, on a 15-day escorted tour by Collette Vacations. Reservations are closed and the group will be meeting for final instructions on April 13th at 2 PM in the Family Y Board Room. 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. September 12 – Visit the Goodspeed Opera House and enjoy the musical the High Button Shoes. The price of $100 per person includes show, motor coach and lunch at La Vita Gustosa. Contact Warren Rossell, 226-5357. October 5-13 – Enjoy an exciting Copper Canyon Adventure, a 9-day escorted tour by Collette Vacations. 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 very limited. Contact Elliott Netherton, 454-0489. November 7 – Return to New York and enjoy the new
Broadway musical Legally Blonde, based on the movie. The
price of $114 per person includes show and motor coach. Lunch is on
your own. Contact Warren Rossell, 226-5357. HOOT OWLS Thurs. April 12 Stratford Seniors BOOK CLUBThe Book Club selection for April is "Nickle and Dimed" by Barbara Ehrenreich. We meet on Thursday, April 19th on the third floor of the Library at 1:30 p.m.CAMERA CLUBOn March 27 David Kalman will demonstrate how to make winning still life photos. Bring your camera or a CF memory card to the meeting and go home with your own great photo. The meeting will start at 10:00 a.m. in the Y Board Room. HIKING GROUPMarch 28th will be "Blueberry Pruning Day". We drive into the orchard
and tackle a couple of the rows. No experience necessary, and everyone is invited,
including wives who are much more proficient pickers than we are. The reward
is a picking day when we can drive in instead of hiking more than a mile to
get to the bushes. Last year the birds beat us to most of the berries so this
year we'll attack about July 1 in hopes of getting there first. April 4th will
be a hike at Longshore. If you have any questions, contact Bud Martin at 227-2448
or budmart@optonline.net . Editor—Steve Raffel |
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