Hailing originally from Louisiana, Joe Mendell has spent most of his life in England but retains a strong interest in his native land, gaining quite a following here for his humorous and provocative American talks.

Full details of the up and coming programme of talks by The Phoenix Retirement Association is set out below.

When: Monday, 8 June 2026; 2pm for 2:30pm

Where: The Phoenix Community Centre (in front of Sainsburys), 66 Westow Street, Upper Norwood, London, SE19 3AF

Further info.: The Phoenix Retirement Association meets at 2:00pm for 2.30pm on the second Monday of each month at the Phoenix Community Centre, and offers high quality talks, social meetings, congenial company and tea and biscuits!  New members are welcome; Admission fee: £2; membership to year’s end £10.