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Friday, January 29, 2010
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
February General Meetings
Open to members and their guests
Place: Unitarian Church
10 Lyons Plains Road, Westport
11:00 am Coffee and Conversation
11:30 am Meeting and Speaker
February 8
Howard F. Pitkin: The Mortgage Crisis and Related Topics
As Banking Commissioner, Mr Pitkin has jurisdiction over Connecticut’s laws pertaining to commercial and savings banks, savings and loan associations, credit unions, consumer credit, broker-dealers, investment advisors, securities, tender offers and business opportunities. He is on the Board of Directors of the Community Economic Development Fund Foundation and a member of the Conference of State Bank Supervisors. He will discuss what led to the current mortgage crisis and other economic issues.
February 22
Mary Maynard: Girl of the Wild Jungle
Mary Maynard spent her early childhood in hiding in the jungles of the Philippines with her parents during WWII. As Mary recounts her early childhood, we hear how her father, a mining engineer, who was managing a rich goldmine on Mindanao in the Philippines was forced to take refuge with his family on the edge of unexplored territory deep in the jungles after the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor.
Is it a snow day?
If Westport schools are closed, due to weather, the Y’s Women general meeting will be canceled.
If in doubt, check local radio stations WNLK (1350AM), WSTC (1400AM), WEBE (108FM) — or TV Channel 3
Place: Unitarian Church
10 Lyons Plains Road, Westport
11:00 am Coffee and Conversation
11:30 am Meeting and Speaker
February 8
Howard F. Pitkin: The Mortgage Crisis and Related Topics
As Banking Commissioner, Mr Pitkin has jurisdiction over Connecticut’s laws pertaining to commercial and savings banks, savings and loan associations, credit unions, consumer credit, broker-dealers, investment advisors, securities, tender offers and business opportunities. He is on the Board of Directors of the Community Economic Development Fund Foundation and a member of the Conference of State Bank Supervisors. He will discuss what led to the current mortgage crisis and other economic issues.
February 22
Mary Maynard: Girl of the Wild Jungle
Mary Maynard spent her early childhood in hiding in the jungles of the Philippines with her parents during WWII. As Mary recounts her early childhood, we hear how her father, a mining engineer, who was managing a rich goldmine on Mindanao in the Philippines was forced to take refuge with his family on the edge of unexplored territory deep in the jungles after the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor.
Is it a snow day?
If Westport schools are closed, due to weather, the Y’s Women general meeting will be canceled.
If in doubt, check local radio stations WNLK (1350AM), WSTC (1400AM), WEBE (108FM) — or TV Channel 3
February Satellite Groups
Y's Women members only
Book Club 1: Elizabeth Strout's Olive Kitteredge, a series of 13 stories connected by the life span of a single woman, will be our book for discussion on Thursday,
February 18, at 12:30, upstairs in the Library's Seminar Room. For more info, call Carol Diamond, 203/227-7680.
Book Club 2: We'll meet on Thursday, February 4, from 12:30 - 2 pm, upstairs in the Library. Eileen Rosen will facilitate the discussion of The Man in the White Sharkskin Suit, by Lucette Lagnado. Any questions? Please call Grace Oringer, 203/229-0060.
Book Club 3 will meet on Friday, February 5 at 10:30 am in the Y's Boardroom, on the second floor. Our discussion of Bell Call by Sylvia Ashton, will be led by Mary Gamsu. For more information, call Joan Harnett, 203/587-1170.
Newstalk: On Thursday, February 25, 10 am, upstairs in the Y’s Boardroom, Carole Donenfeld will lead a discussion focusing, first, on the effectiveness of new security regulations and, second, on the impact of the stimulus program and other initiatives on new job creation in a distressed economy. For more info, call Carol Diamond, 203/227-7680.
Cinema: Next in the Foreign Film Series is the award-winning 1996 Japanese film, Shall We Dance? (English sub-titles, 118 minutes). This romantic comedy has an en-gaging assortment of characters who find passion in their lives by moving to the music in a culture that typically refrains from showing emotion and scorns close contact between partners Join other film buffs on Tuesday, February 9 at 1 pm in the Library’s McManus Room Questions? Call Doris Skutch at 203/227-6114.
Hiking Group: In these colder, winter months we will meet at 10:45 am and walk from 11- noon. Locations are announced weekly. If you are interested in joining us, or for updated info, contact Sheila Weiss at srweiss@optonline.net or 203/227-2786.
Let's Carpool and Go! On Wednesday, February 17, we'll visit the Neuberger Museum for an exhibition of Contemporary Latin American Art from the Luis Calzadillo Collection featuring Latin American artists active in Miami in the 1980's-1990's. Meet at Trader Joe's at 9:30 am for a 10:45 check-in at the Museum. Cost of the docent-led tour is $4 (checks preferred) and parking per car is $6 (cash). Also, a $5 per person donation to your driver would be appreciated. After our tour, we'll lunch at a nearby restaurant. For reservations, call Carol Diamond 203/227-7680 or Nikki Untermeyer 203/226-0691.
Solos will meet at the Beach Café in Fairfield at 1:00 pm, on Sunday, February 14, for a Valentine’s Day Brunch. We’ll order individually off the menu. After brunch we’ll hold the 2nd Annual Unwanted Gift Exchange (items under $15 in value – time to re-gift?) Contact Pat Powers 203/256-5855 (home) or 203/858/5557 (cell). Also, 2010 dues for the Solos group are $20, payable to Judith Runnette, 115 Fillow Street - #34, Norwalk, CT 06850.
Calling all Poker players: If anyone is interested in starting a Y’s Women’s Poker group, please contact Anne Fogel, 203/227-3425.
Book Club 1: Elizabeth Strout's Olive Kitteredge, a series of 13 stories connected by the life span of a single woman, will be our book for discussion on Thursday,
February 18, at 12:30, upstairs in the Library's Seminar Room. For more info, call Carol Diamond, 203/227-7680.
Book Club 2: We'll meet on Thursday, February 4, from 12:30 - 2 pm, upstairs in the Library. Eileen Rosen will facilitate the discussion of The Man in the White Sharkskin Suit, by Lucette Lagnado. Any questions? Please call Grace Oringer, 203/229-0060.
Book Club 3 will meet on Friday, February 5 at 10:30 am in the Y's Boardroom, on the second floor. Our discussion of Bell Call by Sylvia Ashton, will be led by Mary Gamsu. For more information, call Joan Harnett, 203/587-1170.
Newstalk: On Thursday, February 25, 10 am, upstairs in the Y’s Boardroom, Carole Donenfeld will lead a discussion focusing, first, on the effectiveness of new security regulations and, second, on the impact of the stimulus program and other initiatives on new job creation in a distressed economy. For more info, call Carol Diamond, 203/227-7680.
Cinema: Next in the Foreign Film Series is the award-winning 1996 Japanese film, Shall We Dance? (English sub-titles, 118 minutes). This romantic comedy has an en-gaging assortment of characters who find passion in their lives by moving to the music in a culture that typically refrains from showing emotion and scorns close contact between partners Join other film buffs on Tuesday, February 9 at 1 pm in the Library’s McManus Room Questions? Call Doris Skutch at 203/227-6114.
Hiking Group: In these colder, winter months we will meet at 10:45 am and walk from 11- noon. Locations are announced weekly. If you are interested in joining us, or for updated info, contact Sheila Weiss at srweiss@optonline.net or 203/227-2786.
Let's Carpool and Go! On Wednesday, February 17, we'll visit the Neuberger Museum for an exhibition of Contemporary Latin American Art from the Luis Calzadillo Collection featuring Latin American artists active in Miami in the 1980's-1990's. Meet at Trader Joe's at 9:30 am for a 10:45 check-in at the Museum. Cost of the docent-led tour is $4 (checks preferred) and parking per car is $6 (cash). Also, a $5 per person donation to your driver would be appreciated. After our tour, we'll lunch at a nearby restaurant. For reservations, call Carol Diamond 203/227-7680 or Nikki Untermeyer 203/226-0691.
Solos will meet at the Beach Café in Fairfield at 1:00 pm, on Sunday, February 14, for a Valentine’s Day Brunch. We’ll order individually off the menu. After brunch we’ll hold the 2nd Annual Unwanted Gift Exchange (items under $15 in value – time to re-gift?) Contact Pat Powers 203/256-5855 (home) or 203/858/5557 (cell). Also, 2010 dues for the Solos group are $20, payable to Judith Runnette, 115 Fillow Street - #34, Norwalk, CT 06850.
Calling all Poker players: If anyone is interested in starting a Y’s Women’s Poker group, please contact Anne Fogel, 203/227-3425.
Trips - and away we go!
Trip dates August 26 - September 8, 2010.
Western Mediterranean Odyssey Cruise aboard Azamara Club's spectacular Quest!!
Fly overnight to Venice. Cost varies with accommodations from $3200 + $300 insurance to $2680 + insurance. Includes all ship gratuities, wine w/lunch & dinner, bottled water, sodas, Portside Shuttles & more!! All prices are per person-Double Occupancy. Air is additional. A deposit of $900 will hold space. Deposit must be made before March 5, to lock in these prices!
Detailed flyers are available at the general meetings. All interested persons should contact Pat Farmer, 203/227-3076 or pahf02@gmail.com.
March 24 — a new Broadway Musical - Come Fly Away
Choreographer Twyla Tharp's new dance musical featuring the music and voice of Frank Sinatra. Luncheon will be at Sofia's Ristorante Italiano with pre-selected luncheon choices. Cost will be $160 pp, all inclusive. Deadline for reservations is February 24.
Detailed flyers are available at the General Meetings or by contacting Pat Farmer, 203/227-3076 or pahf02@gmail.com.
May 26 — American Ballet Theatre - In conjunction with the Weston Woman's Club and the Westport Woman's Club this trip is available to see Lady of the Camellias, a company premiere drama/ballet, music by Chopin. The cost will be $105 per person, which includes the ticket and bus/driver gratuity. It does not include lunch. Since the arrangements are being made by the Westport Woman's Club a check should be made out to and mailed to the Westport Woman's Club, 44 Imperial Ave., Westport, CT 06880, Attn: Colleen. The magic number needed for this trip is 40 and reservations must be confirmed as soon as possible!!!
Western Mediterranean Odyssey Cruise aboard Azamara Club's spectacular Quest!!
Fly overnight to Venice. Cost varies with accommodations from $3200 + $300 insurance to $2680 + insurance. Includes all ship gratuities, wine w/lunch & dinner, bottled water, sodas, Portside Shuttles & more!! All prices are per person-Double Occupancy. Air is additional. A deposit of $900 will hold space. Deposit must be made before March 5, to lock in these prices!
Detailed flyers are available at the general meetings. All interested persons should contact Pat Farmer, 203/227-3076 or pahf02@gmail.com.
March 24 — a new Broadway Musical - Come Fly Away
Choreographer Twyla Tharp's new dance musical featuring the music and voice of Frank Sinatra. Luncheon will be at Sofia's Ristorante Italiano with pre-selected luncheon choices. Cost will be $160 pp, all inclusive. Deadline for reservations is February 24.
Detailed flyers are available at the General Meetings or by contacting Pat Farmer, 203/227-3076 or pahf02@gmail.com.
May 26 — American Ballet Theatre - In conjunction with the Weston Woman's Club and the Westport Woman's Club this trip is available to see Lady of the Camellias, a company premiere drama/ballet, music by Chopin. The cost will be $105 per person, which includes the ticket and bus/driver gratuity. It does not include lunch. Since the arrangements are being made by the Westport Woman's Club a check should be made out to and mailed to the Westport Woman's Club, 44 Imperial Ave., Westport, CT 06880, Attn: Colleen. The magic number needed for this trip is 40 and reservations must be confirmed as soon as possible!!!
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
About General Meetings
General Meetings are held the second and fourth Mondays of the month, September to June, usually at the Unitarian Church, 10 Lyons Plains Road, Westport. (Changes appear in the monthly newsletter.) Coffee and socializing begin at 11 a.m. The meeting starts at 11:30.
These meetings feature speakers on a wide variety of topics -- from health and the arts to local, national and international issues --and are open to members and their guests.
Would you like to attend a meeting before you decide to join?
For an invitation, call Arlene Bloom, president (254-9096) or send an email to info@yswomen.org
These meetings feature speakers on a wide variety of topics -- from health and the arts to local, national and international issues --and are open to members and their guests.
Would you like to attend a meeting before you decide to join?
For an invitation, call Arlene Bloom, president (254-9096) or send an email to info@yswomen.org
About Membership
Membership year: July 1 - June 30
Annual dues: $35 for a broad array of general meetings and smaller group activites.
Renewals: Dues notices are sent out in September. Members who have not renewed by year end are removed from the membership roster.
New members are welcome to join at any time during the year.
For membership information, call Annette Kirban, 341-8750.
To join, send your check for $35 to Annette at 9 Webb Road, Westport, CT 06880
Annual dues: $35 for a broad array of general meetings and smaller group activites.
Renewals: Dues notices are sent out in September. Members who have not renewed by year end are removed from the membership roster.
New members are welcome to join at any time during the year.
For membership information, call Annette Kirban, 341-8750.
To join, send your check for $35 to Annette at 9 Webb Road, Westport, CT 06880
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