September 28 - Sunday - 3:30 PM - September Theodore Talk - Antisemitism: Evolution and Escalation - Antisemitism has a long history, well beyond the 20th century. Dr. Shelly Cline, Historian and Director of Education at the Midwest Center for Holocaust Education, will examine the evolution of antisemitism from religiously motivated antipathy in early modern times to […]
November 17 - Monday - 2:00 PM - Zoom - Lecture & Discussion: Changes in the Concept of Autism. Our understanding of autism has changed over the last forty years. Historically, autism was diagnosed based on narrow criteria. 'Autisms' are now more often discussed as neurodivergence rather than a single 'disorder' to be treated. This […]
November 19 - Wednesday - 2:00 PM - Zoom - My Life Tracking the Great White Shark. Are shark attacks becoming more frequent along the coast of New England, such as at Cape Cod? How much of our knowledge about these predators has been influenced by the movie "Jaws"? Are there misconceptions? Learn how Great […]
December 10 - Wednesday - 6:00 to 7:00 PM - Herb Guggenheim Reads His Poetry. Come hear a selection of Herb’s accessible, often humorous poetry. (see page 8 for more) Fruitville Library, 100 Apex Rd, Sarasota. No reservations needed. Contact: Leslie Carroll at leslie.e.carroll@gmail.com, 301-503-1652
January 18 - Sunday - 12:00 noon - FREE - Winter Carnival - Free parking and entry, $$ for Carnival Rides, Games, Food Trucks. The Mall at University Town Center (UTC), East side of the Mall, www.dreamlandamusements.com. We will meet inside the entry. Contact: Marianne Gill: 941-400-8843
February 12 - Thursday - 6:00 PM - $$ - Dancing at JR's Packinghouse 987 Packinghouse Road. Watermelon Wine will be the band. RSVP: Marianne Gill: 941-400-8843 or mariannegill@gmail.com
February 21 - Saturday - 10:45 AM - FREE - Tour of Siesta Key Rum Distillery, 2212 Industrial Blvd. Sarasota. We’ll hear the history of this craft distillery and learn about how their rums are made. Free tastings, cocktails for purchase, and shopping. Tour starts promptly at 11:00, please arrive by 10:45. RSVP: Leslie Carroll, […]
March 22 - Sunday - 3:30 PM - Zoom - March Theodore Talk: Dudley Clarke: The Genius of Deception - From 1941, British officer Dudley Clarke fought the Nazis using the tools of the mind: a limitless imagination and a talent for stagecraft. But his eccentricity would end up nearly destroying everything he'd built. Register: https://tinyurl.com/33trauv9.
March 28 - Saturday - 1:00 PM - $$ - Mote Marine Aquarium - An Amazing Aquarium and marine laboratory - now at UTC! Please call the aquarium and buy your tickets ahead of time. 225 University Town Center, Sarasota. We will meet just inside the entrance at 1:00 PM. RSVP: Marianne Gill: 941-400-8843 or mariannegill@gmail.com
May 14 - Thursday - 7:30 PM - FREE - Cinema at The Bay: Hamilton - Film with the original Broadway cast. We will sit together at the house-right 2nd tier of the steps (with that proverbial yellow balloon). Bring a blanket and cushion. Reserve your free admission and find information on the location and parking […]