January 18 - Sunday - 12:00 noon - FREE - Winter Carnival - Free parking and entry, $$ for Carnival Rides, Games, Food Trucks. The Mall at University Town Center (UTC), East side of the Mall, www.dreamlandamusements.com. We will meet inside the entry. Contact: Marianne Gill: 941-400-8843
January 22 - Thursday - 6:00 PM - $$ - Restaurant Rovers - Let’s find new places to eat! This month it’s Der Dutchman, 3713 Bahia Vista St, Sarasota. Extensive buffet + table service. Drop-ins welcome. Meet at 6:00 in lobby or ask for Mensa. Contact: Leslie Carroll: leslie.e.carroll@gmail.com, 301-503-1652
January 29 - Friday - 6:00 PM - $$ - Last Thursdays @ Mission BBQ, 5231 University Parkway. Good food, good friends, good conversation! Look for a copy of 4M, or a bunch of happy people. Contact: Don Chinnici at don@manasotamensa.com or Leslie Carroll at leslie.e.carroll@gmail.com
February 3 - Tuesday - 7:00 PM - ExComm Meeting via Zoom. All are welcome. Zoom Meeting ID: 720 5648 0789, Passcode: 3kFJ6D
February 5 - Thursday - 6:00 PM- FREE - First Thursday Monthly Gathering at O’Leary's - This is an informal gathering of Mensa members. You can purchase drinks and snacks at the open-air restaurant with beach seating. We encourage drop-ins. Look for a sign or 4M on our table. O'Leary's Tiki Bar, 5 Bayfront Dr, […]
February 12 - Thursday - 6:00 PM - $$ - 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 14 - Saturday - 11:00 AM - $$ - SSSSSS - South Sarasota Second Saturday Social Soiree once again heads to the Word of Mouth at 1740 East Venice Avenue in Venice. Hope to see you there! This restaurant is very popular with the locals with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Their food […]
February 19 - Thursday - 6:00 PM - $$ - Restaurant Rovers - Let’s find new places to eat! This month it’s Vertoris Pizza House, North Tamiami Trail: 6830 14th St W, Bradenton. https://www.vertorispizza.com Family owned and run, hand-tossed brick oven pizza, pasta, and Italian entrees. Drop-ins welcome. Contact: Leslie Carroll: leslie.e.carroll@gmail.com, 301-503-1652
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, […]
February 26 - 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