Category: Announcements

Sunday, September 10, 12:00–1:00 pm

Veterans Park, 42 Seaview Avenue, Norwalk

We’re back at the Norwalk Oyster Fest! Such a great time, and lots to do for the whole family, fantastic music and great food. Daily entrance fee is $15 for adults and $5 for kids 5–12. Seniors are $10.

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/.

Saturday, September 9, 2:00–5:00 pm 

575 Riverside Avenue, Westport

https://www.westportwestonchamber.com/saugatuck/

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/

 Wednesday, 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.

https://www.samuithaicuisine.com/

(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.

https://www.elmshakespeare.org/

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/