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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T190000
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SUMMARY:ExComm Meeting via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:November 11 – Tuesday – 7:00 PM – ExComm Meeting via Zoom. All are welcome. Zoom link to be provided by email on the day of the meeting.
URL:https://manasotamensa.com/calendar/excomm-meeting-via-zoom-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173918
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SUMMARY:Manasota Mensa Anniversary Dinner
DESCRIPTION:November 15 – Saturday – 5:30 PM – Manasota Mensa Anniversary Dinner. Did you know that November 11 is Manasota Mensa’s Anniversary? Come out to Olive Garden\, uu\, Sarasota on November 15 to celebrate! Please RSVP to Marianne Gill: mariannegill@gmail.com or 941-400-8843
URL:https://manasotamensa.com/calendar/manasota-mensa-anniversary-dinner/
LOCATION:Olive Garden\, 4900 S Tamiami Trail\, Sarasota\, 34231\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dining,Gathering
ORGANIZER;CN="Marianne Gill":MAILTO:mariannegill@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251117T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251117T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173918
CREATED:20251024T160250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T161742Z
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SUMMARY:Zoom Lecture & Discussion: Changes in the Concept of Autism
DESCRIPTION: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 lecture explores how our understanding of autism has changed\, and directions for future research. Sponsored by Irish Mensa \nhttps://tinyurl.com/mmhcfh35\, Meeting ID: 890 7621 4587\, Passcode: 850078 \nFor more information\, contact Mary Reilly(mary@craftcottage.ie)
URL:https://manasotamensa.com/calendar/zoom-lecture-discussion-changes-in-the-concept-of-autism/
CATEGORIES:Enrichment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173918
CREATED:20251024T160416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T161733Z
UID:9306-1763560800-1763564400@manasotamensa.com
SUMMARY:Zoom - My Life Tracking the Great White Shark
DESCRIPTION: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 White Shark expert Greg Skomal conducts his research on sharks. RSVP to Kathleen Smith kathleen.walton.smith@gmail.com.
URL:https://manasotamensa.com/calendar/zoom-my-life-tracking-the-great-white-shark/
CATEGORIES:Enrichment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173918
CREATED:20251024T160807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T161639Z
UID:9308-1763661600-1763668800@manasotamensa.com
SUMMARY:Restaurant Rovers @ Siam Gulf
DESCRIPTION:November 20 – Thursday – 6:00 PM – $$ – Restaurant Rovers – Let’s find new places to eat on the 3rd Thursday of each month. This month it’s Thai at Siam Gulf\, 1100 N Tuttle Ave\, Sarasota\, siamgulfsarasota.com. Drop-ins welcome. Contact: Leslie Carroll: leslie.e.carroll@gmail.com\, 301-503-1652
URL:https://manasotamensa.com/calendar/restaurant-rovers-siam-gulf/
LOCATION:Siam Gulf\, 1100 N Tuttle Ave\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34237
CATEGORIES:Dining,Gathering
ORGANIZER;CN="Leslie Carroll":MAILTO:leslie.e.carroll@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251128
DTSTAMP:20260403T173918
CREATED:20251024T161050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T161148Z
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SUMMARY:Thanksgiving
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://manasotamensa.com/calendar/thanksgiving/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251128T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251128T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173918
CREATED:20251024T161016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T161656Z
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SUMMARY:Mission BBQ
DESCRIPTION:November 28 – Friday – 6:00 PM – Last Thursdays Friday @ Mission BBQ\, 5231 University Parkway. This month\, the last Thursday happens to be Thanksgiving\, so join us for a Friendsgiving gathering on the next day. 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  \nLeslie Carroll at leslie.e.carroll@gmail.com
URL:https://manasotamensa.com/calendar/mission-bbq/
LOCATION:Mission BBQ\, 5231 University Parkway\, Suite 109\, Sarasota\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dining,Gathering
ORGANIZER;CN="Don Chinnici":MAILTO:don@manasotamensa.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173919
CREATED:20251117T224029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T224029Z
UID:9337-1764702000-1764703800@manasotamensa.com
SUMMARY:ExComm Meeting via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:December 2 – Tuesday – 7:00 PM – ExComm Meeting via Zoom. All are welcome. Zoom link to be provided by email on the day of the meeting.
URL:https://manasotamensa.com/calendar/excomm-meeting-via-zoom-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173919
CREATED:20251117T224236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T233538Z
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SUMMARY:First Thursday Monthly Gathering at O’Leary's
DESCRIPTION:December 4 – Thursday – 6:00 PM – First Thursday Monthly Gathering at O’Leary’s – FREE – 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 balloon on our table. O’Leary’s Tiki Bar\, 5 Bayfront Drive\, Contact: Don Chinnici: don@manasotamensa.com or  \nLeslie Carroll: leslie.e.carroll@gmail.com
URL:https://manasotamensa.com/calendar/first-thursday-monthly-gathering-at-olearys-5/
LOCATION:O’Leary’s Tiki Pub\, 5 Bayfront Drive\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dining,Gathering
ORGANIZER;CN="Don Chinnici":MAILTO:don@manasotamensa.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173919
CREATED:20251117T224424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T224424Z
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SUMMARY:American Mensa Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:December 6 – Saturday – 11:00-6:00 – American Mensa Committee Meeting A meeting of the American Mensa Committee will be held at the National Office in Hurst\, TX. All members welcome. If you have any questions\, contact info@americanmensa.org
URL:https://manasotamensa.com/calendar/american-mensa-committee-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173919
CREATED:20251024T162118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T233456Z
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SUMMARY:Herb Guggenheim Reads His Poetry
DESCRIPTION: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
URL:https://manasotamensa.com/calendar/herb-guggenheim-reads-his-poetry/
LOCATION:Fruitville Library\, 100 Apex Rd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34240
CATEGORIES:Enrichment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173919
CREATED:20251117T224656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T233442Z
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SUMMARY:SSSSSS - South Sarasota Second Saturday Social Soiree
DESCRIPTION:December 13 – 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 is amazing and puts intriguing twists on old favorites. If you are planning to attend\, please arrive a few minutes early. Please RSVP to Linda Hathaway: lchathaway336@gmail.com\, 407-765-8797
URL:https://manasotamensa.com/calendar/ssssss-south-sarasota-second-saturday-social-soiree-4/
LOCATION:Original Word of Mouth\, 1740 East Venice Avenue\, Venice\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dining,Gathering
ORGANIZER;CN="Linda Hathaway":MAILTO:linda.hathaway@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173919
CREATED:20251117T225446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T233422Z
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SUMMARY:Restaurant Rovers @ Flower Child
DESCRIPTION:December 18 – Thursday – 6:00 PM – $$ – Restaurant Rovers – Let’s find new places to eat on the 3rd Thursday of each month. This month it’s Flower Child\, 6532 University Pkwy (University & Lakewood Ranch Blvd). Drop-ins welcome. Contact: Leslie Carroll: leslie.e.carroll@gmail.com\, 301-503-1652
URL:https://manasotamensa.com/calendar/restaurant-rovers-flower-child/
CATEGORIES:Dining
ORGANIZER;CN="Leslie Carroll":MAILTO:leslie.e.carroll@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251226
DTSTAMP:20260403T173919
CREATED:20251117T233611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T233631Z
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SUMMARY:Christmas
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://manasotamensa.com/calendar/christmas/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251226T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251226T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173919
CREATED:20251117T225715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T225715Z
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SUMMARY:Mission BBQ
DESCRIPTION:December 26 – Friday – 6:00 PM – Last Thursdays Friday @ Mission BBQ\, 5231 University Parkway. This month\, the last Thursday happens to be Christmas\, so join us for a Boxing Day gathering on the next day. 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  \nLeslie Carroll at leslie.e.carroll@gmail.com  
URL:https://manasotamensa.com/calendar/mission-bbq-2/
LOCATION:Mission BBQ\, 5231 University Parkway\, Suite 109\, Sarasota\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dining,Gathering
ORGANIZER;CN="Leslie Carroll":MAILTO:leslie.e.carroll@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260101T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260101T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173919
CREATED:20251117T230220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T233338Z
UID:9359-1767283200-1767290400@manasotamensa.com
SUMMARY:BOB SIG: 19th Annual New Year’s Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:January 1 – Thursday – 4:00 PM – $$ – BOB SIG: 19th Annual New Year’s Breakfast. If your name (real or imagined) is BOB or you know somebody named BOB\, if you want to know how this SIG was started way back then\, or if you just want to talk to somebody who might be named BOB\, join us for this annual get-together. RSVPs encouraged so we can request a suitable table. Free BOB hats for all. BOB Evans Restaurant\, 5903 Brookhill Blvd\, Sarasota (west of I-75 & south off Fruitville Rd). Please RSVP: Ruthy-BOB Danielle\, WhimsicalRuth@yahoo.com or 941-685-0680
URL:https://manasotamensa.com/calendar/bob-sig-19th-annual-new-years-breakfast/
CATEGORIES:Dining,Gathering
ORGANIZER;CN="Ruth Danielle":MAILTO:WhimsicalRuth@yahoo.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260106T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260106T194000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173919
CREATED:20251216T221701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T221701Z
UID:9372-1767726000-1767728400@manasotamensa.com
SUMMARY:ExComm Meeting via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:January 6 – Tuesday – 7:00 PM – ExComm Meeting via Zoom. All are welcome. Zoom Meeting ID: 720 5648 0789\, Passcode: 3kFJ6D
URL:https://manasotamensa.com/calendar/excomm-meeting-via-zoom-6/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173919
CREATED:20251217T122840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T122840Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Gathering at O’Leary's
DESCRIPTION:January 8 – Thursday – 6:00 PM- FREE – First Second Thursday Monthly Gathering at O’Leary’s – Note the change in date to the 2nd Thursday due to the Holidays. 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\,  \n5 Bayfront Dr\, Contact: Don Chinnici: don@manasotamensa.com or Leslie Carroll: leslie.e.carroll@gmail.com   
URL:https://manasotamensa.com/calendar/monthly-gathering-at-olearys/
LOCATION:O’Leary’s Tiki Pub\, 5 Bayfront Drive\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dining,Gathering
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173919
CREATED:20251217T123008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T123109Z
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SUMMARY:SSSSSS - South Sarasota Second Saturday Social Soiree
DESCRIPTION:January 10 – Saturday – 11:00 AM – $$ – SSSSSS – South Sarasota Second Saturday Social Soiree once again heads to the Word of Mouth at 1740 East Venice Avenue in Venice. Hope to see you there! This restaurant is very popular with the locals with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Their food is amazing and puts intriguing twists on old favorites. Note that Linda arrives at 10:45 and asks for a table using the RSVP’d group size. If you arrive earlier\, the restaurant will not yet know about the Mensa group. Please RSVP to Linda Hathaway: lchathaway336@gmail.com\, 407-765-8797
URL:https://manasotamensa.com/calendar/ssssss-south-sarasota-second-saturday-social-soiree-5/
LOCATION:Original Word of Mouth\, 1740 East Venice Avenue\, Venice\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dining,Gathering
ORGANIZER;CN="Linda Hathaway":MAILTO:linda.hathaway@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173919
CREATED:20251217T123933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T124911Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Carnival at UTC
DESCRIPTION:January 18 – Sunday – 12:00 noon – FREE – Winter Carnival – Free parking and entry\, $$ 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
URL:https://manasotamensa.com/calendar/winter-carnival-at-utc/
CATEGORIES:Enrichment
ORGANIZER;CN="Marianne Gill":MAILTO:mariannegill@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173919
CREATED:20251217T124327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T124327Z
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SUMMARY:Restaurant Rovers @ Der Dutchman
DESCRIPTION:January 22 – Thursday – 6:00 PM – $$ – Restaurant Rovers – Let’s find new places to eat! This month it’s Der Dutchman\, 3713 Bahia Vista St\, Sarasota. Extensive buffet + table service. Drop-ins welcome. Meet at 6:00 in lobby or ask for Mensa. Contact: Leslie Carroll: leslie.e.carroll@gmail.com\, 301-503-1652
URL:https://manasotamensa.com/calendar/restaurant-rovers-der-dutchman/
LOCATION:Der Dutchman\, 3713 Bahia Vista St\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34232
CATEGORIES:Dining,Gathering
ORGANIZER;CN="Leslie Carroll":MAILTO:leslie.e.carroll@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173919
CREATED:20251217T124701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T124701Z
UID:9395-1769709600-1769716800@manasotamensa.com
SUMMARY:Last Thursdays @ Mission BBQ
DESCRIPTION:January 29 – Friday – 6:00 PM – $$ – 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
URL:https://manasotamensa.com/calendar/last-thursdays-mission-bbq-5/
LOCATION:Mission BBQ\, 5231 University Parkway\, Suite 109\, Sarasota\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dining,Gathering
ORGANIZER;CN="Leslie Carroll":MAILTO:leslie.e.carroll@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T194000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173919
CREATED:20260121T120328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T120441Z
UID:9414-1770145200-1770147600@manasotamensa.com
SUMMARY:ExComm Meeting via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:February 3 – Tuesday – 7:00 PM – ExComm Meeting via Zoom. All are welcome. Zoom Meeting ID: 720 5648 0789\, Passcode: 3kFJ6D
URL:https://manasotamensa.com/calendar/excomm-meeting-via-zoom-7/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173919
CREATED:20260121T120725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T121220Z
UID:9418-1770314400-1770321600@manasotamensa.com
SUMMARY:First Thursday Monthly Gathering at O’Leary's
DESCRIPTION: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\, Contact: Don Chinnici: don@manasotamensa.com or Leslie Carroll: leslie.e.carroll@gmail.com   
URL:https://manasotamensa.com/calendar/first-thursday-monthly-gathering-at-olearys-6/
LOCATION:O’Leary’s Tiki Pub\, 5 Bayfront Drive\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dining,Gathering
ORGANIZER;CN="Don Chinnici":MAILTO:don@manasotamensa.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173919
CREATED:20260121T121854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T121854Z
UID:9424-1770919200-1770926400@manasotamensa.com
SUMMARY:Dancing at JR's Packinghouse
DESCRIPTION:February 12 – Thursday – 6:00 PM – $$ – Dancing at JR’s Packinghouse 987 Packinghouse Road. Watermelon Wine will be the band. RSVP: Marianne Gill: 941-400-8843 or mariannegill@gmail.com
URL:https://manasotamensa.com/calendar/dancing-at-jrs-packinghouse/
LOCATION:JR’s Packinghouse\, 987 S. Packinghouse Road\, Sarasota\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Enrichment
ORGANIZER;CN="Marianne Gill":MAILTO:mariannegill@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173919
CREATED:20260121T122043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T122043Z
UID:9426-1771066800-1771074000@manasotamensa.com
SUMMARY:South Sarasota Second Saturday Social Soiree
DESCRIPTION:February 14 – Saturday – 11:00 AM – $$ – 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 is amazing and puts intriguing twists on old favorites. Note that Linda arrives at 10:45 and asks for a table using the RSVP’d group size. If you arrive earlier\, the restaurant will not yet know about the Mensa group. Please RSVP to Linda Hathaway: lchathaway336@gmail.com\, 407-765-8797
URL:https://manasotamensa.com/calendar/south-sarasota-second-saturday-social-soiree-2/
LOCATION:Original Word of Mouth\, 1740 East Venice Avenue\, Venice\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dining
ORGANIZER;CN="Linda Hathaway":MAILTO:linda.hathaway@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173919
CREATED:20260121T122404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T124259Z
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SUMMARY:Restaurant Rovers @ Vertoris Pizza House
DESCRIPTION:February 19 – Thursday – 6:00 PM – $$ – Restaurant Rovers – Let’s find new places to eat! This month it’s Vertoris Pizza House\, North Tamiami Trail: 6830 14th St W\, Bradenton. https://www.vertorispizza.com Family owned and run\, hand-tossed brick oven pizza\, pasta\, and Italian entrees. Drop-ins welcome. Contact: Leslie Carroll: leslie.e.carroll@gmail.com\, 301-503-1652
URL:https://manasotamensa.com/calendar/restaurant-rovers-vertoris-pizza-house/
LOCATION:Vertoris Piza House\, 6830 14th St W\, Bradenton\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dining
ORGANIZER;CN="Leslie Carroll":MAILTO:leslie.e.carroll@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173919
CREATED:20260121T122935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T122935Z
UID:9435-1771670700-1771677000@manasotamensa.com
SUMMARY:Tour of Siesta Key Rum Distillery
DESCRIPTION:February 21 – Saturday – 10:45 AM – FREE – Tour of Siesta Key Rum Distillery\, 2212 Industrial Blvd. Sarasota. We’ll hear the history of this craft distillery and learn about how their rums are made. Free tastings\, cocktails for purchase\, and shopping. Tour starts promptly at 11:00\, please arrive by 10:45. RSVP: Leslie Carroll\, leslie.e.carroll@gmail.com or 301-503-1652
URL:https://manasotamensa.com/calendar/tour-of-siesta-key-rum-distillery/
LOCATION:Siesta Key Rum\, 2212 Industrial Blvd.\, Sarasota\, FL
CATEGORIES:Enrichment
ORGANIZER;CN="Leslie Carroll":MAILTO:leslie.e.carroll@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173919
CREATED:20260121T123203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T123203Z
UID:9440-1772128800-1772136000@manasotamensa.com
SUMMARY:Last Thursdays @ Mission BBQ
DESCRIPTION:February 26 – Thursday – 6:00 PM – $$ – 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
URL:https://manasotamensa.com/calendar/last-thursdays-mission-bbq-6/
LOCATION:Mission BBQ\, 5231 University Parkway\, Suite 109\, Sarasota\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dining
ORGANIZER;CN="Leslie Carroll":MAILTO:leslie.e.carroll@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T194000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173919
CREATED:20260223T145913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T145913Z
UID:9445-1772564400-1772566800@manasotamensa.com
SUMMARY:ExComm Meeting
DESCRIPTION:March 3 – Tuesday – 7:00 PM – ExComm Meeting via Zoom. All are welcome. Zoom Meeting ID: 720 5648 0789\, Passcode: 3kFJ6D
URL:https://manasotamensa.com/calendar/excomm-meeting-4/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Virtual
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