Manasota Mensa

Let's Lunch!
2026-07-15 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | FL
July 15 – 12:00 noon – It’s too hot to picnic, so Let’s Lunch! at Publix at the Landings on Procter and Tamiami Trail
You can buy lunch at the deli and eat inside in the dinning area.

RSVP: mariannegill@gmail.com or 941-400-8843

Restaurant Rovers @ Mi Pueblo
2026-07-16 18:00 - 20:00 | FL
July 16 – Thursday – 6:00 PM – $$ – Restaurant Rovers – Let’s find new places to eat! This month it’s Mi Pueblo, 8405 Tuttle Ave, just north of University Pkwy, mipueblomexican.com, 941- 359-9303. Drop-ins welcome. Contact: Leslie Carroll: leslie.e.carroll@gmail.com, 301-503-1652

Mote Science Education Aquarium at UTC
2026-07-18 12:00 - 14:00 | FL
July 18th – Saturday – 12:00 PM – $$ – Mote Science Education Aquarium, 225 University Town Center, behind the UTC mall. Amazing Sea Life!!! RSVP by July 17: Marianne Gill: 941-400-8843, mariannegill@gmail.com

Last Thursdays @ Mission BBQ
2026-07-30 18:00 - 20:00 | Mission BBQ, 5231 University Parkway, Suite 109, Sarasota, United States
July 30 – Thursday – 6:00 PM – $$ – Last Thursdays @ Mission BBQ, 5231 University Parkway. Good food, good friends, good conversation! Look for a copy of 4M, or a bunch of happy people. Contact: Don Chinnici at don@manasotamensa.com or Leslie Carroll at leslie.e.carroll@gmail.com

ExComm Meeting via Zoom
2026-08-04 19:00 - 19:30 | FL
Aug 4 – Tuesday – 7:00 PM – ExComm Meeting via Zoom. All are welcome. Zoom Meeting ID: 720 5648 0789, Passcode: [REDACTED]

First Thursday Monthly Gathering at O’Leary's
2026-08-06 18:00 - 20:00 | O’Leary’s Tiki Pub, 5 Bayfront Drive, Sarasota, FL, 34236, United States
Aug 6 – Thursday – 6:00 PM – FREE – First Thursday Monthly Gathering at O’Leary’s – This is an informal gathering of Mensa members. You can purchase drinks and snacks at the open-air restaurant with beach seating. We encourage drop-ins. Look for a sign or 4M on our table. O’Leary’s Tiki Bar, 5 Bayfront Dr, Contact: Don Chinnici: don@manasotamensa.com or Leslie Carroll: leslie.e.carroll@gmail.com

South Sarasota Second Saturday Social Soiree
2026-08-08 11:00 - 13:00 | Original Word of Mouth, 1740 East Venice Avenue, Venice, FL, United States
Aug 8 – Saturday – 11:00 AM – $$ – SSSSSS – South Sarasota Second Saturday Social Soiree once again heads to the Word of Mouth – 1740 East Venice Avenue in Venice. Central location and plenty of good food choices. We haven’t exhausted their menu yet. Linda arrives at 10:45 and asks for a table using the RSVP count. RSVP: Linda Hathaway, lchathaway336@gmail.com, or call 407-765-8797

Lunch at Chilli's on Bee Ridge
2026-08-15 12:00 - 14:00 | FL
August 15 – Saturday – 12:00 PM – $$ – Lunch at Chilli’s – 5851 Bee Ridge Rd., Sarasota. RSVP: Marianne Gill: 941-400-8843, mariannegill@gmail.com

Let's Lunch! @Publix at the Landings
2026-08-19 12:00 - 14:00 | FL
August 19 – Wednesday – 12:00 PM – It’s too hot to picnic, so Let’s Lunch! at Publix at the Landings on Procter and Tamiami Trail. You can buy lunch at the deli and eat in the dining area. RSVP: mariannegill@gmail.com, 941-400-8843

Restaurant Rovers
2026-08-20 18:00 - 20:00 | FL
Aug 20 – Thursday – 6:00 PM – $$ – Restaurant Rovers – Let’s find new places to eat! This month it’s Metro Diner, 6056 Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota, metrodiner.com Delicious diner food, breakfast all day. Drop-ins welcome. Contact: Leslie Carroll: leslie.e.carroll@gmail.com, 301-503-1652

Herb's Birthday Party
2026-08-25 18:00 - 21:00 | Bahi Hut, 4675 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL
August 25 – Tuesday – 6:00-9:00 PM – Herb’s Birthday Party – You are all cordially invited to Herb’s birthday party at Sarasota’s famous Bahi Hut Tiki Bar, 4675 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. (adjacent to Golden Host Resort, free parking) Light food (think pizza & dessert) will be provided. You will need to purchase your own drinks/soft drinks from the well-stocked Bahi Hut bar. No gifts please. Contact: Leslie Carroll, 301-503-1652, leslie.e.carroll@gmail.com

Last Thursdays @ Mission BBQ
2026-08-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Mission BBQ, 5231 University Parkway, Suite 109, Sarasota, United States
Aug 27 – Thursday – 6:00 PM – $$ – Last Thursdays @ Mission BBQ, 5231 University Parkway. Good food, good friends, good conversation! Look for a copy of 4M, or a bunch of happy people. Contact: Don Chinnici at don@manasotamensa.com or Leslie Carroll at leslie.e.carroll@gmail.com

ExComm Meeting via Zoom
2026-09-01 19:00 - 19:30 | Zoom, Virtual
September 1 – Tuesday – 7:00 PM – ExComm Meeting via Zoom. All are welcome. Zoom Meeting ID: 720 5648 0789, Passcode: [REDACTED]

First Thursday Monthly Gathering at O’Leary's
2026-09-03 18:00 - 20:00 | O’Leary’s Tiki Pub, 5 Bayfront Drive, Sarasota, FL, 34236, United States
Sep 3 – Thursday – 6:00 PM – FREE – First Thursday Monthly Gathering at O’Leary’s – This is an informal gathering of Mensa members. You can purchase drinks and snacks at the open-air restaurant with beach seating. We encourage drop-ins. Look for a sign or 4M on our table. O’Leary’s Tiki Bar, 5 Bayfront Dr, Contact: Don Chinnici: don@manasotamensa.com or Leslie Carroll: leslie.e.carroll@gmail.com

Brunch at Dutch Valley
2026-09-12 10:00 - 12:00 | FL
September 12 – Saturday – 10:00 AM – $$ – Brunch at Dutch Valley, 6721 S. Tamiami Trail. RSVP: mariannegill@gmail.com or 941-400-8843

South Sarasota Second Saturday Social Soiree
2026-09-12 11:00 - 13:00 | Original Word of Mouth, 1740 East Venice Avenue, Venice, FL, United States
August 8 – Saturday – 11:00 AM – $$ – SSSSSS – South Sarasota Second Saturday Social Soiree once again heads to the Word of Mouth – 1740 East Venice Avenue in Venice. Central location and plenty of good food choices. We haven’t exhausted their menu yet. Linda arrives at 10:45 and asks for a table using the RSVP count. RSVP: Linda Hathaway, lchathaway336@gmail.com, or call 407-765-8797

Saturday Salon
2026-09-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Panera, 2821 University Pkwy, SARASOTA, FL, 34232, United States
September 12 – Saturday – 6:00 PM – FREE – Saturday Salon – A forum where people can ask questions, palaver, & debate about anything & everything. Questions are submitted anonymously, picked randomly, and discussed as a group. Panera Bread, 2821 University Pkwy, Sarasota. Drop-ins encouraged. Contact: herbguggenheim@gmail.com, leslie.e.carroll@gmail.com, 301.503.1652

Restaurant Rovers
2026-09-17 18:00 - 20:00 | FL
September 17 – Thursday – 6:00 PM – $$ – Restaurant Rovers – Let’s find new places to eat! This month: Mirna’s Cuban Cuisine, 2901 N Tamiami Trail. Drop-ins welcome. Contact: leslie.e.carroll@gmail.com, 301-503-1652

Manasota Mensa Booth at Sarasota’s Farmers Market
2026-09-19 08:00 - 12:00 | FL
September 19 – Saturday – 8:00 AM-Noon – FREE – Manasota Mensa Booth at Sarasota’s Farmers Market. Child/adult crafts + Mensa greetings and information. Come out to help and meet some new neighbors. Bring a smart friend who might qualify to join our group! Downtown @ Lemon & Main. Volunteers needed ASAP – Contact: mariannegill@gmail.com, 941-400-8843

Last Thursdays @ Mission BBQ
2026-09-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Mission BBQ, 5231 University Parkway, Suite 109, Sarasota, United States
September 24 – Thursday – 6:00 PM – $$ – Last Thursdays @ Mission BBQ, 5231 University Parkway. Good food, good friends, good conversation! Look for a copy of 4M, or a bunch of happy people. Contact: Don Chinnici at don@manasotamensa.com or Leslie Carroll at leslie.e.carroll@gmail.com

First Thursday Monthly Gathering at O’Leary's
2026-10-01 18:00 - 20:00 | O’Leary’s Tiki Pub, 5 Bayfront Drive, Sarasota, FL, 34236, United States
October 1 – Thursday – 6:00 PM – FREE – First Thursday Monthly Gathering at O’Leary’s – This is an informal gathering of Mensa members. You can purchase drinks and snacks at the open-air restaurant with beach seating. We encourage drop-ins. Look for a sign or 4M on our table. O’Leary’s Tiki Bar, 5 Bayfront Dr, Contact: Don Chinnici: don@manasotamensa.com or Leslie Carroll: leslie.e.carroll@gmail.com

ExComm Meeting via Zoom
2026-10-06 19:00 - 19:30 | FL
October 6 – Tuesday – 7:00 PM – ExComm Meeting via Zoom. All are welcome. Zoom Meeting ID: 720 5648 0789, Passcode: [REDACTED]

South Sarasota Second Saturday Social Soiree
2026-10-10 11:00 - 13:00 | Original Word of Mouth, 1740 East Venice Avenue, Venice, FL, United States
October 10 – Saturday – 11:00 AM – $$ – SSSSSS – South Sarasota Second Saturday Social Soiree once again heads to the Word of Mouth – 1740 East Venice Avenue in Venice. Central location and plenty of good food choices. We haven’t exhausted their menu yet. Linda arrives at 10:45 and asks for a table using the RSVP count. RSVP: Linda Hathaway, lchathaway336@gmail.com, or call 407-765-8797

Saturday Salon
2026-10-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Panera, 2821 University Pkwy, SARASOTA, FL, 34232, United States
October 10 – Saturday – 6:00 PM – FREE – Saturday Salon – A forum where people can ask questions, palaver, & debate about anything & everything. Questions are submitted anonymously, picked randomly, and discussed as a group. Panera Bread, 2821 University Pkwy, Sarasota. Drop-ins encouraged. Contact: herbguggenheim@gmail.com, leslie.e.carroll@gmail.com, 301.503.1652

Restaurant Rovers
2026-10-15 18:00 - 20:00 | FL
October 15 – Thursday – 6:00 PM – $$ – Restaurant Rovers – Let’s find new places to eat! Check back to find out where we’ll go this month. Drop-ins welcome. Contact: Leslie Carroll: leslie.e.carroll@gmail.com, 301-503-1652

Last Thursdays @ Mission BBQ
2026-10-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Mission BBQ, 5231 University Parkway, Suite 109, Sarasota, United States
October 29 – Thursday – 6:00 PM – $$ – Last Thursdays @ Mission BBQ, 5231 University Parkway. Good food, good friends, good conversation! Look for a copy of 4M, or a bunch of happy people. Contact: Don Chinnici at don@manasotamensa.com or Leslie Carroll at leslie.e.carroll@gmail.com

ExComm Meeting via Zoom
2026-11-03 19:00 - 19:30 | FL
November 3 – Tuesday – 7:00 PM – ExComm Meeting via Zoom. All are welcome. Zoom Meeting ID: 720 5648 0789, Passcode: [REDACTED]

First Thursday Monthly Gathering at O’Leary’s
2026-11-05 18:00 - 20:00 | O’Leary’s Tiki Pub, 5 Bayfront Drive, Sarasota, FL, 34236, United States
November 1 – Thursday – 6:00 PM – FREE – First Thursday Monthly Gathering at O’Leary’s – This is an informal gathering of Mensa members. You can purchase drinks and snacks at the open-air restaurant with beach seating. We encourage drop-ins. Look for a sign or 4M on our table. O’Leary’s Tiki Bar, 5 Bayfront Dr, Contact: Don Chinnici: don@manasotamensa.com or Leslie Carroll: leslie.e.carroll@gmail.com

South Sarasota Second Saturday Social Soiree
2026-11-14 11:00 - 13:00 | Original Word of Mouth, 1740 East Venice Avenue, Venice, FL, United States
November 14 – Saturday – 11:00 AM – $$ – SSSSSS – South Sarasota Second Saturday Social Soiree once again heads to the Word of Mouth – 1740 East Venice Avenue in Venice. Central location and plenty of good food choices. We haven’t exhausted their menu yet. Linda arrives at 10:45 and asks for a table using the RSVP count. RSVP: Linda Hathaway, lchathaway336@gmail.com, or call 407-765-8797
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Manasota Mensa Anniversary Dinner
2026-11-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Olive Garden, 4900 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, 34231, United States
November 14 – Saturday – 6:00 PM – Manasota Mensa Anniversary Dinner at Olive Garden
Want to help out? Contact Marianne Gill: 941-400-8843, mariannegill@gmail.com
