Southern Connecticut MensaWednesday, September 6, 7:00–9:00 pm
Huntington Green, Huntington Street, Shelton
Our Associate Director and Shelton resident, Brian, performs with Silver Steel at our inaugural concert series “Under the Stars.”
If you want to contact Larry Schwartz before or at the event, text him at (203) 981-9572 or email statguylarry[at]gmail.com. He will connect you with other Mensans at the performance. Check out Silver Steel’s schedule at https://www.silversteelband.com/.
(joint Southern CT Mensa and CT and Western MA Mensa event)
Wednesday, August 30, 1:00 pm
Samui Thai Cuisine, 385 Main Street South, Southbury
This is a family-run restaurant, easily accessible from Exit 15 off I-84. Their diverse menu includes curries, stir fries, noodles, and fried rice as well as creative signature dishes and combos.
After lunch, we might head to Scoop Ice Cream, located in the same Union Plaza Mall. Due to limited space, reservations should be made by Monday, August 28. Contact Barb Holstein at BarbMFT1@gmail.com or (860) 632-7873.
(joint Southern CT Mensa and CT Western MA Mensa chapter event)
Saturday, August 26, 7:30 pm
The Elm Shakespeare Company, Edgerton Park, 70 Cliff Street, New Haven
Play runs from August 17–September 3, daily except Mondays.
Tickets: Donation. Bring a chair. Contact Jim Mizera at jmizeract[at]gmail.com or text or call (203) 522-1959.
Tuesday, August 22, 2023, 6:30–8:00pm
235 Cutters Farm Road, Monroe
Join us at the vibrant Senior Center for a raucous summer event.
If you want to contact Larry Schwartz before or at the event, text him at 203-981-9572 or email statguylarry[at]gmail.com). Check out Silver Steel’s schedule at https://www.silversteelband.com/.
Saturday, August 19, 4:00–5:00pm
Seaside Park, Bridgeport
The fifteenth Annual Caribbean Jerk Fest features reggae, dancers, and Silver Steel!
If you want to contact Larry Schwartz before or at the event, text him at (203) 981-9572 or email statguylarry[at]gmail.com). He will connect you with other Mensans at the performance.
Check out Silver Steel’s schedule at https://www.silversteelband.com/.
Milford Oyster Festival (joint Southern CT Mensa and CT and Western MA Mensa event)
Saturday, August 19, 2023, 1:00 pm
Milford Green, Milford
Music, entertainment, and oysters are on the schedule. See https://milfordoysterfestival.com/ for events. The festival begins at 10:00 am and runs until 6:00 pm.
Contact Jim Mizera at jmizeract[at]gmail.com or text or call (203) 522-1959.
Thursday, August 17, 8:00–9:00 pm
“Star, Bright,” by Mark Clifton, hosted by Nancy Heppner.
For Zoom meeting details, visit the M-Thralling Short Story Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/groups/Mthrall)—you may need to join the group if you are not a member. You can also join the M-Thralling Short Story Group by blind carbon copy (BCC) private email to Nancy Heppner at nancaurelia[at]aol.com.
Tuesday, August 15, 7:00–8:30 pm
5866 Main Street, Trumbull
Trumbull Parks and Rec invites you to join us on the Town Green for their Tuesday night Summer Concert Series.
If you want to contact Larry Schwartz before or at the event, text him at (203) 981-9572 or statguylarry[at]gmail.com). He will connect you with other Mensans at the performance. Check out Silver Steel’s schedule at https://www.silversteelband.com/
West Haven Summer Concert Series: Silver Steel Band
Thursday, August 10, 7:00–9:00 pm
West Haven Green, West Haven
We’re delighted to entertain on the Green in West Haven, a new venue for us.
If you want to contact band member Larry Schwartz before or at the event, text him at (203) 981-9572 or email statguylarry[at]gmail.com. He will connect you with other Mensans at the performance.
Tuesday, August 8, 7:00 pm
O’Neill’s Irish Pub and Restaurant, 93 North Main Street, Norwalk
Teams of trivia nerds play for prizes and pride! If you have a clever team name, let us know (there’s a prize for that, too). They start right at 7:30 pm, so don’t be late. Parking at O’Neill’s can be tight—there’s additional parking at the Maritime Garage, with entrances on Marshall Street and N. Water Street, or at the Webster Street Municipal Parking Lot off Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and behind Bow Tie Cinemas. Parking at these lots is $2–3 for the night. Street parking is also available.
Please RSVP to Joe Lee on Facebook, email SCMensa66[at]gmail.com, or call (203) 651-8738.