Sometimes, last-minute changes must be made to the Manasota Mensa calendar of events after the print-edition of The 4M has gone to press. This website calendar can be changed at a moment's notice. Be sure to check this website for the most up-to-date schedule of events.

Hey gang, we're looking for a new calendar editor to set up our schedule of events each month. It's not too tough to do, and it can be a lot of fun! On a temporary basis, until we find a new calendar editor, please contact Nancy Heinrich at 941-373-0956 or flcyclist@gmail.com, if you'd like to contribute to the schedule. Thanks.

November 22 thru 29 – $$ - JAZZ CRUISE. The Jazz Club of Sarasota's Fourth Annual Jazz Cruise will be on the Crystal Serenity, departing from Miami, sailing through the Caribbean and then back to Miami. Manasota Mensan Mike Moran and his wife, Kitt, plus their small band, will be on board with the Duke Ellington Alumni Orchestra. For reservations or information, call Golden Anchor Travel at 941-922-4070.

November 23, 30 – Monday – 7:00 PM – FREE – SCRABBLE®. Come play Scrabble® at the Gulf Gate Books-A-Million, Highway 41 (Tamiami Trail) and Gulf Gate Drive, one block south of Clark Road (Stickney Point). Please bring your board, if you have one. Our group has some serious Scrabble® players, so you can play a friendly game or a competitive game, or just watch – and you are welcome to bring a friend. They have a nice coffee shop and lots of great books. Host: Pat Rogers, 925-0261. WA, NS

November 26 - Thursday - 1:30 PM - FREE - THANKSGIVING FEAST at Dwight and Marianne Gill's this year, 17615 Waterline Road, in Bradenton. Bring your favorite dish to share. Marianne Gill will prepare the turkey and trimmings, and set out the china. Let's gather the family and celebrate in style. We will eat at 2:00 PM and play games, shoot the breeze, or watch TV after the meal. D, NS, WA

November 27 – Friday – starting at 5:00 PM – $$ - P.O.E.T.S. (Phooey On Everybody . . . Tomorrow’s Saturday) CORNER. P.O.E.T.S. is one of our most popular events – our weekly impromptu get-together, attitude adjustment session, and dinner. We meet at Ruby Tuesday at the (Westfield) Sarasota Square Mall. Ruby Tuesday has a wide variety of good food at reasonable prices - and an outstanding salad bar – what could be better?! So, come get your @#&% attitude adjusted – and join us at P.O.E.T.S. Corner at Ruby Tuesday’s restaurant this Friday! No R.S.V.P. necessary. NS, WA

November 28 – Saturday – 1:00 PM - $40.00 – MENSA TEST. This is our monthly south Sarasota test. If you (or anyone you know) are interested, please contact Proctor Coordinator Nancy Heinrich, at 373-0956 or flcyclist@gmail.com to receive further information. Our group is friendly and loves to welcome new faces. NS, WA

December 4, 11, 18, 25 – Friday – starting at 5:00 PM – $$ - P.O.E.T.S. (Phooey On Everybody . . . Tomorrow’s Saturday) CORNER. P.O.E.T.S. is one of our most popular events – our weekly impromptu get-together, attitude adjustment session, and dinner. We meet at Ruby Tuesday at the (Westfield) Sarasota Square Mall. Ruby Tuesday has a wide variety of good food at reasonable prices - and an outstanding salad bar – what could be better?! So, come get your @#&% attitude adjusted – and join us at P.O.E.T.S. Corner at Ruby Tuesday’s restaurant this Friday! No R.S.V.P. necessary. NS, WA

December 6 – Sunday – 7:00 PM – FREE – GAMES NIGHT. Our host, Nancy Heinrich, has a lot of games available to challenge you. Some of us play Rummikub® and some play Sequence. You might like to try a different game. We meet at 3901 Calliandra Drive in Sarasota. Bring a snack to share and Nancy will provide sodas. R.S.V.P. to 373-0956 or flcyclist@gmail.com. C, D, SS, WA

December 7, 14, 21, 28 – Monday – 7:00 PM – FREE – SCRABBLE®. Come play Scrabble® at the Gulf Gate Books-A-Million, Highway 41 (Tamiami Trail) and Gulf Gate Drive, one block south of Clark Road (Stickney Point). Please bring your board, if you have one. Our group has some serious Scrabble® players, so you can play a friendly game or a competitive game, or just watch – and you are welcome to bring a friend. They have a nice coffee shop and lots of great books. Host: Pat Rogers, 925-0261. WA, NS

December 8 – Tuesday - 6:30 PM - $$ - SUPPER. Join us at Gecko's Grill & Pub at #4870 in The Landings Shopping Center, U.S. 41 and Proctor Road in south Sarasota, as we strengthen our bodies before the evening's trivia contest! R.S.V.P. to Linda Mason at 349-1884 or maurlin@comcast.net by Monday, if you want us to save you a seat at our table. SS, WA

December 8 - Tuesday - 7:30 PM - FREE - "WAIT, WAIT, DON'T TELL ME" TRIVIA NIGHT. Join our trivia enthusiasts as we compete with other teams at Gecko's Grill & Pub, at #4870 in The Landings Shopping Center, U.S. 41 and Proctor Road in south Sarasota. We especially need contestants with current pop culture knowledge (a.k.a. young adults!!). R.S.V.P. to Linda Mason at 349-1884 or maurlin@comcast.net by Monday, if you want us to save you a seat at our table. SS, WA

December 12 – Saturday – 11:30 AM – $$ - SATURDAY LUNCH BUNCH. We're going back to Toojay's for their gourmet specialties, comfort foods, traditional deli fare, heart healthy choices, delicious desserts and more, for our Saturday Lunch Bunch. Join us at the Westfield Southgate Mall, 3501 S outh Tamiami Trail, in Sarasota. RSVP to dwightgill@gmail.com or (941) 708-0045 by Saturday at 10:00 AM. NS, WA

December 15 – Tuesday – 5:30 PM - $40.00 – MENSA TEST. This is our monthly south Manatee County test. If you (or anyone you know) are interested, please contact Proctor Coordinator Nancy Heinrich, at 373-0956 or flcyclist@gmail.com to receive further information. Our group is friendly and always welcomes new faces. NS, WA

December 16 – Wednesday – 11:30 AM – FREE – LUNCHEON IN THE PARK. We meet in the A.B. Smith Park off South Washington Boulevard at Oak Street in Sarasota. Bring your brown bag, and park on Oak Street close to the church to enter the park. Questions? Call Don Brunner at 360-0646. SS

December 19 – Saturday – 1:00 PM - $40.00 – MENSA TEST. This is our monthly south Sarasota test. If you (or anyone you know) are interested, please contact Proctor Coordinator Nancy Heinrich, at 373-0956 or flcyclist@gmail.com to receive further information. Our group is friendly and loves to welcome new faces. NS, WA

HOLIDAY SEASON PARTY. This party, our premier social event of the year, will be the thirty-second one, continuing a tradition that began in 1978 when we were part of Tampa Bay Mensa. The party, this year, will be at the home of Linda Mason at 4828 Featherbed Lane, on Siesta Key. Linda suggests that you don't eat first, because there will be a lavish spread. There’s a lot of planning for this event, so please let Linda know if you're planning to join us (maurlin@comcast.net or 349-1884). You may want directions to her home, while you’re at it. D, NS, WA

December 20 – Sunday – 7:00 PM – FREE – GAMES NIGHT. Many games are available and we like to try out some new ones each Games Night. Our host for Games Night is Nancy Heinrich, 3901 Calliandra Drive, Sarasota. Bring a snack to share and Nancy will provide sodas. R.S.V.P. to Nancy at 373-0956 or flcyclist@gmail.com. C, D, SS, WA

December 26 – Saturday – 7:00 PM – FREE – BIRTHDAY PARTY for Ruth Danielle. This is one of those “turn of the decade” years for Ruth, and we’re going to help her celebrate. Join us at the home of Nancy Heinrich, 3901 Calliandra Drive in Sarasota. Cake and ice cream along with a few snacks will be provided. Birthday gifts not required. Let Nancy know you’ll come by contacting her at 373-0956 or flcyclist@gmail.com. C, SS, WA

December 30 – Wednesday – 6:00 PM - $$ - DINNER MEETING. The DaRuMa Japanese Steakhouse has moved to Fruitville Road, but the folks there have maintained their delicious Japanese cuisine and atmosphere. We'll enjoy their traditional Teppan-style cooking at our table by wonderfully dexterous and expertly trained chefs. Select from their classic Japanese favorites and innovative combinations such as teriyaki steak, filet mignon, chicken, seafood, tempura and much more. DaRuMa is located at 5459 Fruitville Road, in the Sarasota Crossings Shopping Center. R.S.V.P. to dwightgill@gmail.com or (941) 708-0045 by Tuesday. NS, WA

January 1 – Friday – 4:00 PM – $ - BOB SIG ANNUAL BREAKFAST MEETING. All BOBs are welcome, whether your first (or adopted middle) name is BOB, you know somebody named BOB, you're a BOB wannabe or even if you're just a BOB off plumb. We'll meet at BOB Evans restaurant off Fruitville Road just west of I-75 in Sarasota. (Take Cattlemen south from Fruitville to get to the actual address of 5903 Brookhill Boulevard.) Call Ruthy-BOB Danielle at 685-0680 with questions or for encouragement. This will be the only BOB meeting in 2010; don't miss it! NS, WA.

Every Thursday (except for Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve) from 7:30 to 10:00 PM at Lonjevity, 1737 S. Tamiami Trail in Sarasota, across from Sarasota Memorial Hospital. Call (941) 366-3139 for reservations.

December 18 – 6:30 to 9:00 PM at Top of the Green at Heron Creek. Heron Creek Golf and Country Club is open to the public and is located off Sumter Blvd in North Port. Call 941-240-5100 for reservations and information. Heron Creek's address is 5301 Heron Creek Boulevard, North Port 34286. The Top of the Green is the name of the main dining room. Dinner and drinks are served during performances. Reservations are a must, so call 941-240-5100. The Top of the Green has a "country club casual" dress code: no jeans.

In addition to the events listed above, don’t miss entertainment by Kitt Moran with the Mike Moran Trio:

Every Thursday (except for Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve) from 7:30 to 10:00 PM at Lonjevity, 1737 S. Tamiami Trail in Sarasota, across from Sarasota Memorial Hospital. Call (941) 366-3139 for reservations.