All events are open to all Mensa members, and to guests who accompany Mensa members. Events in public places (restaurants, pool halls, etc.) are also open to the public – and are especially open to prospective members.

 

RSVPs are not required, except as noted. Think "big party requiring lots of in-advance logistical planning".

 

Hosts/hostesses sometimes invite non-members – sometimes not even prospective members – to attend. Cool! New friends to make! They also sometimes have a dog/cat/other-allergy-source on site, and/or ask smokers to step outside (and downwind). See "Calendar Deadline" below (1^st or 2^nd Monday) for details. If this is a concern for you, then call ahead (or look for specifics in the announcement). If this isn't a concern for you, then just show up.

 

Regardless of your concerns (or lack thereof), it never hurts to check out www.orange.us.mensa.org/calendar.htm for the Online Calendar Adjunct. No password required!

 

To get an announcement of your event into the calendar – perhaps with some photos from last month's event – please see "Calendar Deadline" below (1^st or 2^nd Monday). See the same place for the privacy policy and other details.

 

Photos taken at last month's events will appear in the Online Calendar Adjunct in full size and in color. No, we won't run a photo of you if we think it makes you look fat. If you (and/or your guest) don't want even a skinny photo taken, please notify the host/hostess. If the host/hostess seems unconcerned about your concerns, please notify the Calendar Editor. He'll at least remove the photo(s) from the on-line editions, and also Will Have A Word with the host/hostess.

 

1^st Monday, the 1^st

 

12 PM                    Out to Lunch Bunch

We mull over profundities at Mulberry Street Ristorante. This atmospheric little Italian place usually will give us our own alcove.

Directions: 114 West Wilshire Ave., Fullerton. Just west of Harbor Blvd., between Commonwealth and Chapman. Look for the yellow "M" sign.

Contact: David, (714) 898-9099.

 

1^st Tuesday, the 2^nd

 

5:30 PM                 NTN Trivia

Join the showdown every Tuesday night at Danny K's.

Directions: TG 799-F2, 1096 N. Main St, Orange, just south of Katella; Danny K's, (714) 771-9707, www.dannyks.com

Contact: Tim Bentley, (714) 963-8484

 

1^st Wednesday, the 3^rd

 

5:30 PM                                                                                                                                 8 Ball Brigade

Meets at our longtime home, Danny K's. Drop by to shoot some pool (it's free), grab a bite, and enjoy a drink and some conversation. Look for the "OCM 8 Ball Brigade" sign.

Directions: See NTN Trivia on 1^st Tuesday.

Contact: Sean, (949) 470-3608.

 

1^st Thursday, the 4^th

 

12 PM                                                                                                                                    Brunch Davidians

We visit Hokkaido Seafood Buffet. Lunch $10.99, Seniors 65+ 10% off.

Directions: 4200 Scott Dr., Newport Beach From S-bound 405 merge onto CA-73 S. toward CA 55. Exit at Irvine Ave/ Campus Dr.0.2 mi. Turn L at Bristol.0.2 mi. Turn left onto Campus Dr. 0.5 mi. Turn R onto Dove St. 0.2 mi. Restaurant on corner of Dove and Scott. Look for the Yellow "M" sign.

Contact: David, (714) 898-9099.

 

1^st Friday, the 5^th

 

5:05 PM                                                                                                                                 Beerhunters

 We are trying a new place tonight. It’s Valhalla Table in Costa Mesa. Mimicking almost exactly the popular Wurstküche in Los Angeles, this place sells homemade sausage (including vegetarian), Belgian fries and beer. Apparently the Vikings have invaded the Vegan homeland. Join us for some or all. Seating is at communal tables. Call if you need help spotting us.

Directions:  You’ll find Valhalla Table in The Camp shopping center on the west side of Bristol, just south of Baker St. Valhalla Table, 2981 Bristol Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92626-5915, (714) 549-2960

Contact: John Olsen, (714) 771-3095

 

6 PM                                                                                                                                       AMC Meeting, Cocktail Party and Mini-RG

Meet and mingle with the American Mensa Committee in San Diego. Cocktail party! Games!

Details: http://tinyurl.com/yl56nf7

 

7:30 PM                                                                                                                                 Cheapskate Poker

The game is "hold 'em" and the Bandaruks' home is the place to be for an evening of fun games and lots of socializing. Bring a snack or drink to share, or $3. At the home of Bill and Terry Bandaruk.

Contact: "Ante" Lynne Bianco, (714) 850-1880; Bill or Terry, (714) 641-1329, on game night.

 

1^st Saturday, the 6^th

 

All Day                   AMC Meeting, Cocktail Party and Mini-RG

See Friday the 5^th.

 

6:30 PM                 Board Meeting

Help run this organization.

Directions: See "Open House", below.

Contact: President John Olsen, (714) 771-3095

 

8:00 PM                 Open House

We are back down in South County. We're always lucky when Sean and Nancy Meade open their doors to us. Join us in Lake Forest for an evening of stimulating conversation, delicious snacks and pleasant potables. $6.00 all. As always, if this is your first Open House you get in free.

Contact: Sean/Nancy, (949) 470-3608. ;or President John Olsen, (714) 771-3095.

 

1^st Sunday, the 7^th

 

All Day                   AMC Meeting, Cocktail Party and Mini-RG

See Friday the 5^th.

 

2^nd Monday, the 8^th

 

12 PM                    Out to Lunch Bunch

We go for those fabulous baby back ribs at Tony Roma's.

Directions: 1300 S Harbor, Fullerton. From 91 fwy, N on Harbor about ¼ mile. SE corner of Harbor and Orangethorpe. Look for the yellow "M" sign.

Contact: David, (714) 898-9099.

 

10 PM                    Oracle Deadline

Send entries to the Editor! Photos welcome!

Contact: Edee Craig, oracle@ocmensa.org, (714) 778-5411.

 

10 PM                    Deadline for the Calendar!

Submit entries to the Calendar Editor. See suggested format at www.tomstreeter.com/calendar.htm.

Contact: Tom Streeter, mail@tomstreeter.com, (949) 488-3707.

 

2^nd Tuesday, the 9^th

 

5:30 PM                                                                                                                                 NTN Trivia

See entry under 1^st Tuesday.

 

2^nd Wednesday, the 10^th

 

12:35 PM                                                                                                                               (almost) FREE LUNCH

This week we are going back to Orange County based Jerry’s Wood-Fired Dogs. They have a big assortment of grilled over wood fire sausages and even a veggie offering and salads. The build it as you want it menu with a ton of choices is a nice plus.

Directions: 2276 E. 17th St, Santa Ana, CA

Contact: John Olsen, (714) 771-3095

 

2^nd Thursday, the 11^th

 

12 PM                                                                                                                                    Brunch Davidians

We rendezvous at Nick's Ristorante & Pizzeria. Really good mini-pizzas with 2 toppings for $6; Soups, salads $5-6; pasta $7-10.

Directions: Harbor Center, 2300 Harbor Blvd., Suite K-1, Costa Mesa. Look for the Yellow "M" sign.

Contact: David, (714) 898-9099.

 

5:30 – 6:30 PM                                                                                                                       First Odd Thursday (F.O.T.)

Help us kick off this new happy hour that takes place right on our front deck. Come by for a drink, a little conversation, maybe an appetizer. You can show up a little early if you want but we shut it down promptly at 6:30 so we can have dinner. No charge.

Contact: John Olsen, (714) 771-3095

 

2^nd Friday, the 12^th

 

5:01 PM                                                                                                                                 2nd Friday Happy Hour

The Lazy Dog Café, Stadium Promenade, 1623 West Katella Avenue, Orange. We'll be on the patio.

Directions: From the 57 Fwy, exit at Katella, go ½ mile east to Main St. and make a U-turn. Restaurant is on the north side of Katella in the Century 25 complex.

Contact: Art Mattson, (714) 974-0847.

 

6 PM       SoCoHaHo

Our Happy Hour this month is in a quiet, cozy restaurant in Rancho Santa Margarita.

Where: Canyon Fireside Grille, 22312 El Paseo, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688, phone: (949) 888-8893, http://www.canyonfiresidegrille.com/

Directions: Exit Santa Margarita Parkway from the 241 toll road, or exit I-5 at Alicia Parkway and go north. Turn right onto Santa Margarita Parkway (east). Go approximately 3/4 mile and make a right onto El Paseo. Go through 2 stop signs into El Paseo Center. The restaurant will be on your left before you get to the next light.

Contact:  Paul McGinnis cell phone: (951) 675-9272 or  PaulMcG@aol.com

 

2^nd Saturday, the 13^th

 

12 PM                    The Oracle Proofing Party

Edee Craig, (714) 778-5411, oracle@ocmensa.org

 

3:45 PM                 2^nd Saturday Good Movies

This event is for those who are tired of mainstream schlock. Join us at the Edwards University 6, which shows the widest range of current world-class films (i.e., "art films") in this region. We'll decide on the movie (or movies) when we meet in front of the theater. Jim will be holding a copy of The Oracle. After the viewing, we get a bite to eat and share

impressions.

Directions: TG 889-J2. Edwards University 6, 4245 Campus, Irvine. From the 405 Fwy, exit at Culver and go south to Campus. Turn right. Go a few blocks until you reach Stanford. Turn right. First left takes you into parking lot, then right. Look for the Edwards University 6 theater on your left.

Contact: Jim, (760) 244-5535; David Lubman, (714) 898-9099.

 

8:00 PM                 Philosophy of Mind

"The Philosophy of Mind: Brains, Consciousness, and Thinking Machines" is a highly rated series of college-level video lectures from the Teaching Company's Great Courses. The course covers Dualism (body and mind are separate), Behaviorism and Functionalism (behavior and interactions with the world are clues to the mind's inner workings), Idealism (only the mental realm exists), and "Antitheories" (subjective mental experiences are fundamentally inexplicable) -- as well as perception, our conceptions of ourselves, artificial intelligence, and the mystery of consciousness. See: http://tinyurl.com/yj33z55. We'll meet to watch and discuss these lectures on the second Saturday of each month at the home of Betsy Walli in Lake Forest. Please bring a snack to share and a drink. (Two cats, but you won't see them.)

Contact: Sally Rosoff at (949) 588-5857, or Betsy Walli at (949) 201-7147 or (949) 768-5288.

 

2^nd Sunday, the 14^th

10:30 AM M-Atheists SIG Brunch

 

If you think that reason should be the basis for understanding the universe and solving human problems, meet with like-minded individuals in a friendly, supportive atmosphere. We're at the Newport Beach Tee Room, on the Newport Beach Golf Course, featuring a sumptuous all-you-can-eat buffet for only $10, which includes beverage and tax.

Directions: At Irvine & Bristol on The Newport Beach Golf Course. Take the 55 Fwy south to the 73 Fwy south, and exit at Campus/Irvine. Turn right, follow curve for about 1/4-mile, look for entrance to Golf Course on left. Ample free parking. 3100 Irvine Ave, Newport Beach, (949) 756-0121. www.tinyurl.com/bxlvmv

Contact: Norman, (310) 408-8653, or Linda K., (714) 321-7709; www.groups.yahoo.com/group/M-Atheists/

 

3^rd Monday, the 15^th

 

12 PM                                                                                                                                    Out to Lunch Bunch

We meet at the Red Lobster.

Directions: 250 Brea Mall Way, Brea. Adjacent to State College Blvd. at the eastern edge of the Brea Mall. Across from what used to be Robinsons-May (OC TM 739 C1). From the northbound 57 fwy, exit at Imperial. Go west(L) and turn north (R) on State College. Turn left into Brea Mall at 2nd light. Look for the yellow "M" sign.

Contact: David, (714) 898-9099.

 

3^rd Tuesday, the 16^th

 

5:30 PM                                                                                                                                 NTN Trivia

See entry under 1^st Tuesday.

 

3^rd Wednesday, the 17^th

 

4:30 PM                                                                                                                                 Business/Technology Networking Forum

The OC Mensa Business and Technology Networking Forum provides a venue for those who are interested in networking with other like minded Mensans employed or interested in working in the growing High Tech sector of the Orange County business community. Meeting every 3rd Wednesday of the month at 4:30pm, we discuss emerging trends, job opportunities and local business issues.

Directions: 15615 Alton Parkway, Suite 400, Irvine (but contact Tom, below, for possible new venue)

Contact: Tom Fedro, (949) 677-4072

 

5:30 PM                                                                                                                                 Midweek Madness

Come imbibe, eat, socialize and relax. Select drinks and appetizers at HAPPY HOUR HALF-PRICE! At the Black Angus in Santa Ana.

Directions: TG 830-A1. 1350 N. Tustin Av, Santa Ana. From the 55, exit at 17^th St, go west to 1st light (Tustin), turn left (south).

Contact: Valerie, (714) 832-0159; or Sean, (949) 470-3608.

 

 

3^rd Thursday, the 18^th

 

12 PM                Brunch Davidians

We mass at Mimi's in Costa Mesa.

Directions: 1835 Newport Blvd., at intersection with Harbor. (OC TM 888 J4). Look for the Yellow "M" sign.

Contact:  David, (714) 898-9099.

 

3^rd Friday, the 19^th

 

5:05 PM                 3^rd Friday at Hollingshead's

Beer, beer, beer, a little wine, sandwiches, chips, sweets, chat – that about sums it up. Join us for some Friday Night wind down. We are most often at the high round table in the corner, but sometimes things don’t work out that way. If you can’t spot us then call.

Directions: 368 S Main St. Orange. Behind Duke's Hamburgers, North of the 22 Fwy, south of Chapman. Look for Deli sign in the corner of small shopping center.

Contact: John Olsen, (714) 771-3095

 

3^rd Saturday, the 20^th

 

11 AM                    The Oracle Mailing Party

OCM members only. Help label, bundle, and otherwise get next month's issue of The Oracle out the door. Food always available! At the home of Bill and Terry Bandaruk, co-hosts.

Directions: See Cheapskate Poker on 1^st Friday.

Contact: Bill or Terry, (714) 641-1329; or Editor Edee Craig (714) 778-5411, oracle@ocmensa.org

 

3^rd Sunday, the 21^st

 

3 - 6 PM                 Croquet, Crumpets, and Tea

Enjoy a round of croquet at the San Clemente home of Tom Streeter. All mallets, wickets, and balls will be provided. At 4 pm, crumpets and tea are served -- a late-afternoon, low-calorie, no-alcohol chat. No door charge; no RSVP; arrive when you like.

Contact: Tom, (949) 488-3707, www.tomstreeter.com/crumpets.htm

 

4^th Monday, the 22^nd

 

12 PM                    Out to Lunch Bunch

We check out China Buffet. Includes Mongolian Bar-B-Q and dim sum for only $6.79.

Directions: 104 W. Orangethorpe, Fullerton. From 91 fwy, N on Harbor about ¼ mile. SW corner of Harbor and Orangethorpe. Look for the yellow "M" sign.

Contact: David (714) 898-9099.

 

4^th Tuesday, the 23^rd

 

5:30 PM                                                                                                                                 NTN Trivia

See entry under 1^st Tuesday.

 

4^th Wednesday, the 24^th

12:35 PM                                                                                                                                (almost) FREE LUNCH

 

We are going to try Pepe's Finest Mexican Food which is on the Fullerton/Placentia border. This is a popular spot for us. They serve a nice assortment of Mexican favorites – I especially like their chile colorado and chile verde.

Directions: 821 N Placentia Ave, Fullerton, CA 92831; (714) 528-9291

Contact: John Olsen, (714) 771-3095

 

4^th Thursday, the 25^th

 

12 PM                                                                                                                                    Brunch Davidians

We meet at Orchid Persian Cuisine. Good lunch buffet for $9.99 plus drink.

Directions: At 3033 S. Bristol St., Costa Mesa. South of 405, just north of Baker in shopping center on west side of Bristol. Look for the Yellow "M" sign.

Contact: David (714) 898 9099.

 

4^th Friday, the 26^th

 

All Day                                                                                                                                   Sacramento RG

See www.sacramento.us.mensa.org/rg.php

 

5:30 PM                                                                                                                                 4th Friday Happy Hour

Tasty Mexican munchies. Meets in the California Grill restaurant inside the Crown Plaza Resort Hotel.

Directions: 12021 Harbor Blvd (SW corner of Harbor and Chapman), Garden Grove (TG 798-J4).

Contact: Marti Reis, (714) 750-4333.

 

4^th Saturday, the 27^th

 

All Day                                                                                                                                   Sacramento RG

See www.sacramento.us.mensa.org/rg.php

 

9:00 AM                                                                                                                                 Opera SIG

We meet at the Irvine Spectrum to watch the Met's matinee in high definition splendor, followed by a late lunch. This month: Hamlet (Ambroise Thomas). Details: http://tomstreeter.com/opera-sig.htm

 

7: 30 PM                                                                                                                                OC Mensa Ballot Counting...

(And excuse for a party.) Witness as your Election Committee tallies the thousands of ballots for OCM 2010 Board positions. We’ll closely scrutinize chads (pregnant or otherwise) and multiple selections for positions! Join us for a toast to the victors, to be followed by partying (i.e., cards and games, snacking, lobbying the new Board members, and the usual recreational activities). Guests are welcome, but only OCM members may participate in the counting. If you’re fussy, please BYOB (that’s beverage, not ballot).

Directions: At PK's home in Orange.

Contact: PK (714) 553-5300, Betsy (949) 201-7147, or Barry Ader, (949) 595-0460.

 

7:45 PM                 Games Night

Starts counting the points (Scrabble, Taboo, Pictionary, Cancellation Hearts, Charades, Dictionary, Quiddler, or a game you bring) after the ballot counting at PK’s. See ballot counting above for address and directions. Please bring a beverage or snack to share.

Contact: PK (714) 553-5300, or  Betsy (949) 201-7147.

 

4^th Sunday, the 28^th

 

All Day                   Sacramento RG

See www.sacramento.us.mensa.org/rg.php

 

5^th Monday, the 29^th

 

12 PM                    Out to Lunch Bunch

We munch at Mimi's in Anaheim. We usually get a big table on the patio.

Directions: 1240 N Euclid, 1 block S of 91 fwy. Look for the yellow "M" sign.

Contact: David (714) 898-9099.

 

5^th Tuesday, the 30^th

 

5:30 PM                 NTN Trivia

See entry under 1^st Tuesday.

 

               Future Flashes!

 

April 16^th - 18^th, 2010

 

Mensa Mind Games®

Imagine a weekend where all you have to do is play games with 300 of your closest friends. Now imagine that weekend in sunny San Diego! Play the newest games, make new friends, and take the opportunity to tell the game companies what you really think. Details: http://tinyurl.com/yf9qezr

 

May 28^th - 31^st

 

San Diego Mensa RG

Yesterday's Dreams, Today's Reality at the San Diego uRGe! San Diego Hilton Mission Valley. Early Bird Rates end April 17^th!

Details: http://tinyurl.com/yl3d2cq