Board 2012-2013
General Meetings
Open to members and their guests
Place: Unitarian Church 10 Lyons Plains Road, Westport
10:45 am Coffee and Conversation
11:30 am Meeting and Speaker
May 13
Commissioner Joette Katz:
CT Department of Children and Families
Strengthening Families
After serving on the Connecticut Supreme Court for 18 years, Justice Joette Katz retired in 2011 and is now serving as Commissioner for the Department of Children and Families. She is responsible for over 4,700 children for whom the department has custody and guardianship, and oversees services to 36,000 children and 16,000 families that need society’s help. Her talk will focus on the areas of child welfare, juvenile justice, and family engagement.
May 27
No meeting (Memorial Day)
GIVING
Mercy Learning Center of Bridgeport provides basic literacy and life skills training to low income women, without regard for race, color or creed…and does an extraordinary job. Their clients are often in urgent need of food. The Y’s Women have been helping by bringing non-perishable food items to the first meeting of each month. It is then delivered to the Center for distribution. Please help — your contributions will be much appreciated. Any questions? Call Jean McGurk, 222-0501
Place: Unitarian Church 10 Lyons Plains Road, Westport
10:45 am Coffee and Conversation
11:30 am Meeting and Speaker
May 13
Commissioner Joette Katz:
CT Department of Children and Families
Strengthening Families
After serving on the Connecticut Supreme Court for 18 years, Justice Joette Katz retired in 2011 and is now serving as Commissioner for the Department of Children and Families. She is responsible for over 4,700 children for whom the department has custody and guardianship, and oversees services to 36,000 children and 16,000 families that need society’s help. Her talk will focus on the areas of child welfare, juvenile justice, and family engagement.
May 27
No meeting (Memorial Day)
GIVING
Mercy Learning Center of Bridgeport provides basic literacy and life skills training to low income women, without regard for race, color or creed…and does an extraordinary job. Their clients are often in urgent need of food. The Y’s Women have been helping by bringing non-perishable food items to the first meeting of each month. It is then delivered to the Center for distribution. Please help — your contributions will be much appreciated. Any questions? Call Jean McGurk, 222-0501
Satellite Groups
(Y’s Women members ONLY)
Book Club 1 will meet on Thursday, May 16 at 1:30 pm in the Y’s Breslin room. We are reading Rules of Civility by Amor Towles. Questions? Call Frankie Stein, 226-4219 or Connie Beskind, 255- 8682.
Book Club 2 members will meet on Thursday, May 2, from 1:30 – 3:00pm at the home of Beverly Silverman. We will be discussing Room by Emma Donoghue, facilitated by Sue Harris. Call Eileen Rosen, 226-1433, for additional info.
Book Club 3: Our group will meet on Friday, May 3 at 10:30 am in the Y's Board Room (2nd floor) to discuss Dreams of My Russian Summers by Andrei Makine. New members are welcome. Any questions? Call Joan Harnett at 587-1170.
Newstalk: Spring is in the air and, as always, the news is in the forefront. Our May presenter is Fran Mande. Meeting date:Thursday, May 23, 10:00-11:30 am, in the Board Room of the Westport Y. Carole Donenfeld is your contact at 226-9313.
Let’s Carpool and Go!
On May 23 we will visit the Philip Johnson Glass House in New Canaan Ct, a National Trust Historic Site. The 47 acre campus is a marvel of architecture, landscape design and art and in May the gardens are expected to be in full bloom. During our 2 hour tour we will view architectural structures, world class art and the interiors of the Glass House, Painting Gallery and Sculpture Gallery. This tour involves quite a bit of walking including a one block walk from public parking to the visitor center, walking ¾ of a mile on the property on uneven ground, including a rather steep hill. After the tour we will walk to lunch at Gates. The tour goes on rain or shine. Pre-paid, non-refundable reservations are required and checks must be received by May 6. Cost: $42.00 for tour and parking. Make checks payable to Irene Juthnas and mail to 49 Roosevelt Drive, Trumbull, CT 06611. In addition, give $2.00 in cash to your driver. If for some reason you cannot attend the trip, you may give/transfer your reservation someone else. For reservations contact Irene Juthnas at irenejuth@gmail.com or 203-556-293. We will meet at Trader Joe’s at 9:00am and leave promptly at 9:15 for a 10:00 tour. Drivers are always needed. Please indicate if you are willing to drive.
Hiking Group Schedule:
5/7 -Compo Beach: Meet in parking lot near cannons
5/14 - Sherwood Island - Meet in pavilion parking lot
5/21-Compo Beach: Meet parking lot near cannons
5/28 - Sherwood Island - Meet in pavilion parking lot
Now that the weather is improving, we will be changing our time -- to meet at 8:45am and walk 9:00-10:00. If the weather is still too chilly, we will send email and we’ll play it by ear. As usual, in case of rain, we will send a cancellation email by 8:00 am. Please come and join us! Polly Temple and Barb Stephen. Contact: Polly at pnptemple @mac.com
Duplicate Bridge: We meet on Tuesday afternoons, 1 to 4 pm at the Unitarian Church (room adjacent to Lobby). This is not a sanctioned game (no master points) - just relaxed bridge. No need to call ahead; just come have fun! For questions or partners, call Anne Fogel, 227-3425.
Book Club 1 will meet on Thursday, May 16 at 1:30 pm in the Y’s Breslin room. We are reading Rules of Civility by Amor Towles. Questions? Call Frankie Stein, 226-4219 or Connie Beskind, 255- 8682.
Book Club 2 members will meet on Thursday, May 2, from 1:30 – 3:00pm at the home of Beverly Silverman. We will be discussing Room by Emma Donoghue, facilitated by Sue Harris. Call Eileen Rosen, 226-1433, for additional info.
Book Club 3: Our group will meet on Friday, May 3 at 10:30 am in the Y's Board Room (2nd floor) to discuss Dreams of My Russian Summers by Andrei Makine. New members are welcome. Any questions? Call Joan Harnett at 587-1170.
Newstalk: Spring is in the air and, as always, the news is in the forefront. Our May presenter is Fran Mande. Meeting date:Thursday, May 23, 10:00-11:30 am, in the Board Room of the Westport Y. Carole Donenfeld is your contact at 226-9313.
Let’s Carpool and Go!
On May 23 we will visit the Philip Johnson Glass House in New Canaan Ct, a National Trust Historic Site. The 47 acre campus is a marvel of architecture, landscape design and art and in May the gardens are expected to be in full bloom. During our 2 hour tour we will view architectural structures, world class art and the interiors of the Glass House, Painting Gallery and Sculpture Gallery. This tour involves quite a bit of walking including a one block walk from public parking to the visitor center, walking ¾ of a mile on the property on uneven ground, including a rather steep hill. After the tour we will walk to lunch at Gates. The tour goes on rain or shine. Pre-paid, non-refundable reservations are required and checks must be received by May 6. Cost: $42.00 for tour and parking. Make checks payable to Irene Juthnas and mail to 49 Roosevelt Drive, Trumbull, CT 06611. In addition, give $2.00 in cash to your driver. If for some reason you cannot attend the trip, you may give/transfer your reservation someone else. For reservations contact Irene Juthnas at irenejuth@gmail.com or 203-556-293. We will meet at Trader Joe’s at 9:00am and leave promptly at 9:15 for a 10:00 tour. Drivers are always needed. Please indicate if you are willing to drive.
Hiking Group Schedule:
5/7 -Compo Beach: Meet in parking lot near cannons
5/14 - Sherwood Island - Meet in pavilion parking lot
5/21-Compo Beach: Meet parking lot near cannons
5/28 - Sherwood Island - Meet in pavilion parking lot
Now that the weather is improving, we will be changing our time -- to meet at 8:45am and walk 9:00-10:00. If the weather is still too chilly, we will send email and we’ll play it by ear. As usual, in case of rain, we will send a cancellation email by 8:00 am. Please come and join us! Polly Temple and Barb Stephen. Contact: Polly at pnptemple @mac.com
Duplicate Bridge: We meet on Tuesday afternoons, 1 to 4 pm at the Unitarian Church (room adjacent to Lobby). This is not a sanctioned game (no master points) - just relaxed bridge. No need to call ahead; just come have fun! For questions or partners, call Anne Fogel, 227-3425.
Trips - on the road again
Wednesday, May 1
Good News at Goodspeed Opera House with luncheon at The Gelston House. Good News opened on Broadway in 1927, and is filled with Roaring 20s nostalgia, laughter and rousing dance numbers, along with songs like "You're the Cream in My Coffee", "The Varsity Drag", and "Life is Just a Bowl of Cherries”. The all-inclusive price is $132 per person for a fun-filled day!
Tuesday, June 4
A Lovely Summer Day Touring Mansions of Long Island's Gold Coast, including the Vanderbilt Museum, also known as "Eagle's Nest", lunch at Harbor Mist Restaurant and a guided tour of the Gold Coast gem, Oheka Castle. Price per person, $112, all inclusive.
September 10 – 18
Rhine Castle River Cruise. This is a very special cruise starting in Basel, Switzerland, and cruising through France, Germany and the Netherlands. It will meander through four countries and ten ports with delicious on-board meals (including wine with each dinner), six tours and entertainment.
Click here for further information about the cruise
October 8 -13
“Enchanted Sunrise”, Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta
The world’s premier balloon event. Trip includes: 5 nights accommodations, local airport transfers,
deluxe coach transportation in New Mexico with Tour Director and Driver, 11 meals. Sightseeing-admissions as outlined. Round-trip Air on a scheduled carrier, baggage handling -1 bag per person (checked bag fees additional). All taxes and gratuities. Trip cancellation/interruption insurance including pre-existing conditions. Includes 3 nights in Albuquerque, 2 nights in Santa Fe, with a stop in Taos. Prices per person: $2675 double/triple; $3170 single. A deposit of $500 will confirm space. For full details, see brochure — available online, at general meetings or from Pat Farmer.
Click here for the brochure
Looking even further ahead…. Plans are in the works for October 2014 for a River Cruise in France. Specific dates and costs not yet available (costs should be in the same range as the 2012 and 2013 trips).
Details for all trips are available at Y’s Women’s General Meetings or by contacting
Pat Farmer, Chairman of Trips & Travel, at 203.227.3076 or pahf02@gmail.com
Trip Cancellation Policy. Your payment is your reservation. Refunds will be given only when your place can be sold to someone else.
Good News at Goodspeed Opera House with luncheon at The Gelston House. Good News opened on Broadway in 1927, and is filled with Roaring 20s nostalgia, laughter and rousing dance numbers, along with songs like "You're the Cream in My Coffee", "The Varsity Drag", and "Life is Just a Bowl of Cherries”. The all-inclusive price is $132 per person for a fun-filled day!
Tuesday, June 4
A Lovely Summer Day Touring Mansions of Long Island's Gold Coast, including the Vanderbilt Museum, also known as "Eagle's Nest", lunch at Harbor Mist Restaurant and a guided tour of the Gold Coast gem, Oheka Castle. Price per person, $112, all inclusive.
September 10 – 18
Rhine Castle River Cruise. This is a very special cruise starting in Basel, Switzerland, and cruising through France, Germany and the Netherlands. It will meander through four countries and ten ports with delicious on-board meals (including wine with each dinner), six tours and entertainment.
Click here for further information about the cruise
October 8 -13
“Enchanted Sunrise”, Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta
The world’s premier balloon event. Trip includes: 5 nights accommodations, local airport transfers,
deluxe coach transportation in New Mexico with Tour Director and Driver, 11 meals. Sightseeing-admissions as outlined. Round-trip Air on a scheduled carrier, baggage handling -1 bag per person (checked bag fees additional). All taxes and gratuities. Trip cancellation/interruption insurance including pre-existing conditions. Includes 3 nights in Albuquerque, 2 nights in Santa Fe, with a stop in Taos. Prices per person: $2675 double/triple; $3170 single. A deposit of $500 will confirm space. For full details, see brochure — available online, at general meetings or from Pat Farmer.
Click here for the brochure
Looking even further ahead…. Plans are in the works for October 2014 for a River Cruise in France. Specific dates and costs not yet available (costs should be in the same range as the 2012 and 2013 trips).
Details for all trips are available at Y’s Women’s General Meetings or by contacting
Pat Farmer, Chairman of Trips & Travel, at 203.227.3076 or pahf02@gmail.com
Trip Cancellation Policy. Your payment is your reservation. Refunds will be given only when your place can be sold to someone else.
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