Name: Feeding Tampa Bay Volunteer Event, followed by lunch at Manilla Eats
Start: 2025-08-16T12:50:00.000Z
Location: Feeding Tampa Bay (new location)

"Ela Greek was founded with a simple mission: to bring the authentic flavors of Greece and Cyprus to our community. Our chefs, inspired by generations of family recipes, use the freshest ingredients to create dishes that are true to their roots.

From the smoky aroma of Greek souvlaki to the rich, hearty flavors of Cypriot kleftiko, every dish is made with passion and care. We believe food is more than just a meal—it’s a way to connect, celebrate, and share in the joy of Mediterranean culture.

Whether you’re dining with us or enjoying a meal at home, we hope our food brings a little taste of Greece and Cyprus to your table.

Ela—meaning "come" in Greek—is our invitation to you. Come, sit, and savor the flavors of the Mediterranean."

As usual, RSVPs close the day before the event, so please make any changes before then. No-shows will be removed from the group. This includes people who drop the day of the event, after RSVPs close. See you then!

35+ On The Town

Dara Moore

John Gee

Rachelle P.

Danielle Glick

Ellen

ELA! Greek Restaurant, New Port Richey

ELA! Greek Restaurant 

So, it's like REALLY hard to plan a movie event before the movie comes out but watch me try anyway.

I dig Wes Anderson and this looks cool. Trailer is here: [https://youtu.be/GEuMnPl2WI4](https://youtu.be/GEuMnPl2WI4 "Share link")

Fun story - I saw Grand Budapest Hotel on a birthday freebie coupon about 5 weeks after it came out, at 2 in the afternoon, on a random weekday. The place was packed with senior citizens (and me) who had all the right reactions in all the right moments and it was a great time. Who knew the cool kids see art house movies in the middle of the day?

I put the time as 1 pm because I'd prefer a mid-day movie, but I am not going to have any idea when or where until probably the week of when theaters update their schedules.

**When?**
So, leaning Saturday over Sunday (see below)

**Where?**
If we are going to a Regal - it will be the one in New Port Richey because it's 10 miles closer to me than any of the others.

If we are going to an AMC, it will be Veteran's.

**Why only those two?**
Because they are the two that give free popcorn the month of your birthday (thus the preference for 5/31 over 6/1). When you only go to the movies every other year or so - you make it work to get free popcorn. :)

**UNLIKE OUR OTHER EVENTS IN THIS GROUP**, I am not going to hold anyone to an RSVP until much closer to the event when we have any idea when or where.

If you are kinda interested and want to get updated when any of the details come together - RSVP yes and you'll get an email and/or notification when this is finalized. You can make any changes then.

Andrea B

Erica Dees

Alee

Movie: The Phoenician Scheme

As usual, I'm scheduling our next Read 'n' Watch way ahead of time, so people have time to both read and watch this one. This is more than a book club discussion. These will be focused on books that have also been made into movies or TV shows, so we can discuss the differences, which we prefer, how they each handled the material, etc.

For our next one, we'll discuss Dark Matter by Blake Crouch. The 2024 TV show can be found on Prime and Apple TV.

Dark Matter explores the consequences of choices and the lives we might have lived. The story follows Jason Dessen, a college physics professor who wakes up in an alternate reality where his life is unrecognizable. His wife is different, his son doesn't exist, and he's no longer a professor but a celebrated genius. Jason, a devoted family man, must navigate this disorienting world while trying to get back to his own family.

We'll have lunch at Doodle Noodle in Westchase while we chat. Let's have some intellectual fun!

As usual, RSVPs close the day before the event. Please make any changes before then. No-shows will be removed from the group. (This includes people who drop after RSVPs close.)

Sarah W.

Christi

Tanya

Cici

Read 'n' Watch Discussion - Dark Matter

Doodle Noodle

Tombolo Books welcomes **Robert W. Fieseler** to the bookstore to talk about his new book, ***American Scare: Florida's Hidden Cold War on Black and Queer Lives.***

A vital exposé for both our history and our present day, *American Scare* tells the riveting story of how the Florida government destroyed the lives of Black and queer citizens in the twentieth century. Fieseler delivers a propulsive, human-centered drama, with fascinating insight into Florida politics as well as a page-turning reckoning of our racist and homophobic past—and its chilling parallels to today.

Please also RSVP on Eventbrite (free):
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/american-scare-an-evening-with-robert-w-fieseler-tickets-1355424263459?aff=oddtdtcreator

Tombolo Books event page:
https://tombolobooks.com/events/2670120250626

Parking is usually challenging. Give yourself time to find parking and walk a couple blocks if needed.

Benjamin Giddings

Claudia

American Scare (book release with the author)

Tombolo Books

We're trying the volunteer event again, after having to cancel last Oct due to hurricanes. We'll be doing warehouse sorting and packing of food items for Feeding Tampa Bay.

*Please only sign up if you can truly commit to being there.*

See below for details and requirements.
What to Expect: Volunteers in our warehouse help inspect perishable and/or non-perishable foods for their expiration date and quality, then package those good foods into bags/boxes that will be distributed to our neighbors soon thereafter. Volunteers of all ages are welcome to this activity, however it is best suited for volunteers ages 5+ years old.
Additional Reminders:
• ALL volunteers MUST wear closed-toe shoes (i.e., sneakers) for warehouse safety. Volunteers wearing open-toe shoes will not be allowed to volunteer. Appropriate attire includes shirts with sleeves (no tank-tops), and jeans or shorts of appropriate length.
• Volunteers will be asked to fill out a Liability Waiver onsite at the shift.
• Parking will take place on the west side of our building, there will be clear signage for the parking, volunteers will enter through the main lobby and be guided to the Volunteer Lounge for check-in and orientation.
• Please arrive on time as orientation will take place no later than 10 minutes after the shift's designated start time.

It's not mandatory, but for those who are interested, after volunteering, we'll grab lunch at Manila Eats, a Filipino restaurant, 1601 S 22nd St, Tampa, FL 33605.

As usual, RSVPs close the day before the event, so please make any changes before then. No-shows will be removed from the group. This includes people who drop after RSVPs close. See you then!

Courtney I

Stacy Turman

Dalia

Yardi

Tatiana

MEG 🌸

Heather

Eleni

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