Manasota Mensa

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

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

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]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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]

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

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

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

Let's Lunch!
2026-07-15 12:00 - 13:00 | 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

South Sarasota Second Saturday Social Soiree (SSSSSS)
2026-07-11 11:00 - 13:00 | Original Word of Mouth, 1740 East Venice Avenue, Venice, FL, United States
July 11 – 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

Walt's Fish Market
2026-07-09 18:00 - 20:00 | FL
July 9 – Thursday – 6:00 PM – $$ – Walt’s Fish Market, 4144 S. Tamiami Trail. Best Seafood! Please RSVP by July 8: Marianne Gill: 941-400-8843, mariannegill@gmail.com

ExComm Meeting via Zoom
2026-07-07 19:00 - 19:30 | Zoom, Virtual
July 7 – 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
2026-07-02 18:00 - 20:00 | O’Leary’s Tiki Pub, 5 Bayfront Drive, Sarasota, FL, 34236, United States
July 2 – 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

Mensa's Annual Gathering in Ft Worth, TX
2026-07-01 - 2026-07-05 | FL
July 1-5 – Annual Gathering in Ft Worth, TX. Information: ag.us.mensa.org

Colloquium 2026: Brain Health Across the Lifespan in Fort Worth, TX
2026-06-30 | FL
June 30 – Tuesday – Colloquium 2026: Brain Health Across the Lifespan – Ft. Worth, TX. Information: mensafoundation.org/events/colloquium/

Last Thursdays @ Mission BBQ
2026-06-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Mission BBQ, 5231 University Parkway, Suite 109, Sarasota, United States
June 25 – 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

Restaurant Rovers @ Thai Teak Bistro
2026-06-18 18:00 - 20:00 | FL
June 18 – Thursday – 6:00 PM – $$ – Restaurant Rovers – Let’s find new places to eat! This month it’s Thai Teak Bistro, 7646 Lockwood Ridge Rd, at the intersection with Tallevast, 941-312-5296. Drop-ins welcome. Contact: Leslie Carroll: leslie.e.carroll@gmail.com, 301-503-1652

Owens Fish Camp
2026-06-18 18:00 - 20:00 | FL
June 18 – 6:00 PM – $$ – Owens Fish Camp – 516 Burns Court, Sarasota – Best Oysters – RSVP: Marianne Gill: 941-400-8843, mariannegill@gmail.com

CANCELLED - Weekly Summer Picnic @ Culverhouse Nature Park
2026-06-17 12:00 - 14:00 | FL
June 17 – Wednesday – 12:00 PM – FREE – Weekly Summer Picnic @ Culverhouse Nature Park – 7301 McIntosh Road, Sarasota – Bring your own lunch. No RSVP needed. Tables and toilets available. There are nature trails for walking also. Contact: Marianne Gill: 941-400-8843, mariannegill@gmail.com

SSSSSS - South Sarasota Second Saturday Social Soiree
2026-06-13 11:00 - 13:00 | Word of Mouth, 1740 East Venice Avenue, Venice, FL, United States
June 13 – Saturday – 11:00 AM – $$ – SSSSSS – South Sarasota Second Saturday Social Soiree remains faithful to the Word of Mouth at 1740 East Venice Avenue in Venice. This restaurant is very popular with the locals (and the local Mensa group) with plenty of seating. Their food is amazing and puts intriguing twists on old favorites. Please RSVP to Linda Hathaway: lchathaway336@gmail.com, or call 407-765-8797

Weekly Summer Picnic @ Culverhouse Nature Park
2026-06-10 12:00 - 14:00 | FL
June 10 – Wednesday – 12:00 PM – FREE – Weekly Summer Picnic @ Culverhouse Nature Park – 7301 McIntosh Road, Sarasota – Bring your own lunch. No RSVP needed. Tables and toilets available. There are nature trails for walking also. Contact: Marianne Gill: 941-400-8843, mariannegill@gmail.com

First Thursday Monthly Gathering at O’Leary's
2026-06-04 18:00 - 20:00 | O’Leary’s Tiki Pub, 5 Bayfront Drive, Sarasota, FL, 34236, United States
June 4 – 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

Weekly Summer Picnic @ Culverhouse Nature Park
2026-06-03 12:00 - 14:00 | FL
June 3 – Wednesday – 12:00 PM – FREE – Weekly Summer Picnic @ Culverhouse Nature Park – 7301 McIntosh Road, Sarasota – Bring your own lunch. No RSVP needed. Tables and toilets available. There are nature trails for walking also. Contact: Marianne Gill: 941-400-8843, mariannegill@gmail.com

ExComm Meeting via Zoom
2026-06-02 19:00 - 19:30 | FL
June 2 – Tuesday – 7:00 PM – ExComm Meeting via Zoom. All are welcome. Zoom Meeting ID: 720 5648 0789, Passcode: [REDACTED]
