MMDCCLXXI (2018) Annual Schedule

  A 2018 schedule for the local Nova Roma group in southern New England has been finalized:
- MithraCon 2018: This well known meeting in New Haven includes research at one of Yale's libraries, a Roman potluck dinner, and a visit to the Dura Europa Mithraeum.
 The registration fee $50 if received by March 20th, and $60 afterwards.
 Friday, April 6, 2018, 7:00 PM to Sunday, April 8, 2018, 12:00 PM at the Courtyard Marriott, 30 Whalley Ave · New Haven, CT
 More information at www.mithracon.org
 - A Roman Day, to be held in Haddam, CT during the summer months
  We will set the agenda for this based on what participants choose to present. A potluck meal of Roman foods has always been part of the  agenda in the past, and we have a tentative volunteer for a
presentation on Roman coins. The date will depend on the availability  of potential attendees. Please let us know your preferences as soon as your schedule for this period is clear.
 - A Saturnalia Celebration in Haddam, CT in December
 This is similar in setup to the Roman Days event; the primary difference is that the weather prevents activities outdoors. Again, time and date will depend on potential attendees.

This list is not necessarily all-inclusive. Several other events have been discussed which may still be added if there is sufficient  interest. In particular, in-person Latin meetings are very likely to happen. If you would like to organize another event in our area, please let me know, or post an announcement to Nova Britannia's local list.

Both citizens and non-citizens are welcome. However RSVPs will be necessary for the finalized events, particularly for those in Haddam, which will take place in a private home thanks to the hospitality of Sibylla Ambrosia Fulvia. We owe it to her to be model guests, including by providing ample forewarning of who will be coming over. Sibylla is also the organizer of MithraCon, and direct contact information for her may be found on that event's website.

The annual plan above has already been forwarded to  Legio III Cyrenaica (https://www.facebook.com/LegionIIICyr), the local Roman army reenactment organization. In return, they have told us about the following events they have planned for the year:
- Their first arms & armor demo at the Worcester Art Museum on April 7, 11:30 and 2.
- Marching in the Kennebunk ME May Day parade with Cassius on May 5.
- A tentative Encampment weekend at Fort at #4 in Charlestown NH, looking at June 9 or 16.