
What we’re about
Hello fellow wine lovers!
I have been managing the group for almost four years now and what fun it has been!
We do all sorts of different events so please do read the details on each event thoroughly.
Most of our events will either require a pre-payment as I will be purchasing tickets or paying venues directly.
Our casual small dinner reservation events will also require a pre-payment to hold your spot which will be refunded to attending members. This is an attempt to eliminate no-shows and have full capacity at our events. Some higher end venues will charge $50 to hold spots so I will increase the amount in those instances.
NOTE: In order to attend events held in private homes (cheese, chef du jour and the like)members must have attended three previous public venue events.
There is an annual fee of $15 to cover the $400 annual fees I incur from Meetup. After covering the Meetup Fees I promise I will spend every dime on items to raffle at events!
Upcoming events
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Movie Time: Eternity
Lakewood Ranch Cinema, 10715 Rodeo Dr #8, Lakewood Ranch, FL, USJoin us for a leisurely Saturday afternoon with a movie at Lakewood Ranch Cinema.
About the movie: In an afterlife where souls have one week to decide where to spend eternity, Joan is faced with the impossible choice between the man she spent her life with and her first love, who died young and has waited decades for her to arrive. A romantic fantasy by A24.
🎬 Movie Meetup Details
🕒 Showtime: 4:10 PM
🎥 Trailer: https://youtu.be/irXTps1REHU
🍅 Rotten Tomatoes: 88% on the Tomatometer
🏆 Awards: The script for Eternity was recognized on The Black List for best unproduced screenplays in 2022
📍 Location: Burns Court Cinema
🎟️ Tickets:
- $6 for members of the Sarasota Film Society
- $12 for non-members
- 🎫 Buy day-of at the theater or online: https://filmsociety.org/movies/upcoming/movie.cfm?filID=3191
***Bring Tissues** looks like it could be a tear-jerker.
🍽️ Optional Bite After the Movie
We are going to grab dinner after the movie. RSVP separately under that event. You're welcome to attend just the movie or just the meal.
💳 Reservation Deposit:
Waived - no deposit is required to hold your spot.
🚨 RSVP Etiquette Alert!
Since there’s no deposit, please be respectful of your fellow attendees:
✅ If your plans change, update your RSVP
🚫 Barring emergencies, failure to update your RSVP may result in removal from the group. 👉 Don’t make us be the bad guys — we love having you as movie buddies!
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🎥 See you at the movies!5 attendees- $13.98

KURo Sushi - Lakewood Ranch - Main St
Kuro Sushi, 8126 Lakewood Main St Unit 102, Bradenton, FL, USJoin us for a small table reservation after the movie at KURo Sushi! Priority seating goes to moviegoers, then we’ll open spots for others.
### 🧾 Event Details
- This is a casual group reservation—no pre-set menu or pairings. Order directly from the full menu and settle your tab with the restaurant the night of the event.
- Parking: ample and free
- 🍽️ Menu: https://www.kurosushi.bar/menu
## About KURo Sushi
KURo isn’t just dinner—it’s an experience. Think modern Japanese tapas, artfully plated sushi, sizzling robata skewers, and ramen bowls that warm the soul. Owner Daniel Dokko and Chef Brian Briones infuse global flavors with Japanese inspiration, creating dishes that surprise and delight.
Expect a vibe that’s upscale yet relaxed—jeans and t-shirts meet high-class service. Share plates, sip Japanese whisky, and maybe even try omakase at the six-seat sushi bar for a chef’s-choice adventure.
This is where food becomes conversation, and every bite feels like a celebration.
Your Observer had a great write-up about the place: https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/oct/08/new-sushi-restaurant-main-street-lakewood-ranch/
- ### 💳 Payment Instructions
To reserve your seat, please send $13.98 via one of the methods below:
Venmo
- Username: `dkbvenmoaccount`
- Last 4 digits of phone: 2192
Zelle
- Email: `dawna9999@yahoo.com`
- Name: Eldringhoff
RSVP & Refund Policy
- 📝 Include the event name and date in your payment note
- 💳 Pay for each event separately — no lump sums.
✅ This is a refundable deposit to secure your seat. Refunds will be issued the weekend after the event. - 🚫 No-shows or late cancellations, barring emergencies, will not be refunded.
- 🔁 Change of plans? Please update your RSVP and leave a comment so we can help confirm someone on the waitlist.
🍣 Itadakimasu! (いただきます)
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Past events
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