August 2008

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New members, prospective members, and guests accompanying members are welcome at all events unless otherwise stated. Casual dress is suggested. Because changes occasionally occur after the calendar has been printed, it is advisable to phone ahead before going to any event. Any member may schedule an event by contacting Calendar Editor Tom Streeter at calendar@ocmensa.org; tomstreeter.com/calendar.htm; (949) 488-3707. See below for deadline.

Codes:

$: Event costs money to participate. AO: Adults only. CW: Children welcome. B, C, D, I: Bird, cat, dog, iguana, on site. M: Look for “M” sign on table. ODSS: Bring own drink/snack to share. PE: Public events (non-Mensa activities open to the general public).

1^st Friday, the 1^st

5:05 p.m.         Beerhunters                                                               $

We head out to a little brewery in the heart of Irvine. Join us at Back Street Brewery, which is next to Ralph's at the corner of Culver and Walnut in Irvine. It's attached to a Lamp Post Pizza so there's plenty of cheap eats too. We usually get a pizza or two to accompany our brews. Call me before hand if you don't know what we look like. I'll give you tips on finding us. 14450 Culver Drive, Irvine Ca. John Olsen, (home) (714) 771-3095 John Olsen, 714-771-3095

7:30 p.m.         Cheapskate Poker                           AO, D, ODSS/$

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) 962-5176; Bill or Terry, (714) 641-1329 on game night.

1^st Saturday, the 2^nd

6:30 p.m.         OCM Board Meeting

Immediately precedes the Open House. All OCM members are welcome to attend. See the Open House (next entry) for address, directions and contact information.

8:00 p.m.         Open House                                                                $

At the home of Pankaj (PK) Khemka. Admission for Mensa members and their guest is $6, and there is NO CHARGE for new members and prospective members who have never attended an Open House. Contact: PK, (714) 553-5300 or (714) 530-7605, or Bill Shaddle, (562) 430-8130.

1^st Monday, the 4^th

10:00 p.m.       Deadline for next month's issue of The Oracle!

Send entries to the Editor at oracle@ocmensa.org (name, address and phone number of new Editor not available at deadline).

10:00 p.m.       Deadline for Next Month's Calendar!

Send entries to Calendar Editor Tom Streeter at calendar@ocmensa.org; tomstreeter.com/calendar.htm; (949) 488-3707.

1^st Tuesday, the 5^th

Noon              Out to Lunch Bunch                                           M, $

Check out China Buffet. Includes Mongolian Bar-B-Q and dim sum for only $6.79. 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. Info: David 714/898‑9099.

5:30 p.m.         NTN Trivia

Join the showdown every Tuesday night at Danny K’s, 1096 N. Main St., Orange, just south of Katella (TG 799-F2). Contact: Tim Bentley, cestrian49@yahoo.com; Danny K’s, (714) 771-9707 or www.dannyks.com.

1^st Wednesday, the 6^th

5:30 p.m.         8 Ball Brigade                                                   AO, $

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; Danny K’s, (714) 771-9707 or www.dannyks.com.

1^st Thursday, the 7^th

Noon              Brunch Davidians                                               M, $

Check out Le Chateau Restaurant in the hotel at 325 Bristol, Costa Mesa. Just E of Redhill on S side. From 405 or 73 exit at (Irvine), stay L. Turn L on Irvine, and cross 73. L on Bristol to next signal. Hotel is on L across street. U turn at Redhill and double back to hotel. Restaurant is at far end of courtyard. From the S toll road, exit 73 at Birch. Continue on Bristol to Redhill.

2^nd Friday, the 8^th

5:01 p.m.         2^nd Friday Happy Hour                                              $

At Acapulco Restaurant. Start the weekend with lively intelligent conversation among Mensa friends. New members welcome. At 1535 W. Katella Ave. (at Main St., next to King’s Fish House in the Century 25 complex; TG 799-E1), Orange. From the 57, exit at Katella, go ½ mile east to Main St. and make U-turn. Restaurant is on north side of Katella. Contact: Art Mattson (714) 974-0847.

2^nd Sunday, the 10^th

10:30 a.m.       Free-thinkers 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've moved to 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. http://www.newportbeachteeroom.com/sunday-brunch-newport-beach.html At Irvine & Bristol on The Newport Beach Golf Course. Take the 55 Fwy south to 73 Fwy south to 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. Contact: Norman, 310-408-8653, or Linda K., 714-321-7709; http://groups.yahoo.com/group/M-Atheists/

1:45 p.m.         2^nd Sunday 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. Edwards University 6, 4245 Campus, Irvine (TG 889-J2). From 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, or David Lubman, (714) 898-9099.

2^nd Tuesday, the 12^th

Noon              Out to Lunch Bunch                                           M, $

Ggo for those fabulous baby back ribs at Tony Roma’s, 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. Info: David 714/898‑9099. go for those fabulous baby back ribs at Tony Roma’s, 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. Info: David 714/898‑9099.

5:30 p.m.         NTN Trivia

See entry under 1^st Tuesday

2^nd Wednesday, the 13^th

12:35 p.m.       (Almost) Free Lunch                                                $

We’re going to a little hole-in-the-wall Mexican place just east of the 55 fwy on Chapman and Yorba in Orange. The place is Taqueria Janitzio and it’s in the Ralph’s shopping center. They have some nice lunch specials. 2520 E Chapman Ave., Orange, CA 92869. (714) 538-3001. John Olsen, (714) 771-3095

2^nd Thursday, the 14^th

Noon              Brunch Davidians                                               M, $

Return to China Olive, 3420 S Bristol, Santa Ana. Feast on Chinese, Japanese, American, Bar-B-Que, and Mongolian Grill for only $5.99. At Bristol and MacArthur. Look for the Yellow "M" sign. Info: David 714/898‑9099.

3^rd Friday, the 15^th

5:05 p.m.         3^rd Friday at Hollingshead’s                                    $

Maybe as of this reading things are back to normal and the college kids have grown tired of this place. If so, we can get back to uninterrupted drinking. Of course if your are a college kid AND a Mensa member then disregard the initial rank and join us for some fun. Good sandwiches, Great beer on tap and insane Mensa rants – who could ask for more? 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. John Olsen, (714) 771-3095

3^rd Saturday, the 16^th

11:00 a.m.       The Oracle Mailing Party                                      D

Bill and Terry Bandaruk, co-hosts. OCM members only. Help label, bundle, and otherwise get the June issue of The Oracle out the door. Food always available! At the home of Bill and Terry Bandaruk; see Cheapskate Poker on 1^st Friday for address and directions. Contact: Bill or Terry, (714) 641-1329.

 8:00 p.m.        Sociables                                                         SO, C, $

Uncle Al and Linda celebrate unanticipated US famine from a flooded Corn Belt plus aflatoxin (Aspergillus spp.) and trichothecene (Fusarium spp.) infestations. Come on over for Picnic in August! There will be a kugel ...
[you'll have to show up in person to hear the rest of Uncle Al's rant].
Here's Johnny, to give a coherent description, and some coherent directions:
One amusement you’ll find visiting the home of Uncle Al Schwartz and Linda Lester is the garden of unearthly delights. We speak of the many odd plant specimens you’ll find around the yard. Enjoy a snack and your favorite beverage while examining the oddities of the plant world…or Mensa world if you prefer. All the usual Sociables fun is in play as well. $5.00 all.  Info: Uncle Al/Linda (714) 544-2181 or John/Thea (714) 771-3095.

3^rd Sunday, the 17^th

3:00 p.m.         South County Croquet                                         C, CW

Enjoy a round of croquet, on site, just before South County Crumpets and Tea (see next entry). All mallets, wickets, and balls will be provided.

4:00 p.m.         South County Crumpets and Tea                  C, CW

Crumpets and tea are served every 3^rd at the south county home of Tom Streeter and Kristine Calitri. Enjoy a late-afternoon, low-calorie, no-alcohol chat. No door charge; no RSVP; arrive when you like, leave when you like.  Contact: Tom/Kristine, (949) 488-3707.

3^rd Tuesday, the 19^th

Noon              Out to Lunch Bunch                                           M, $

Celebrate pasta at The Old Spaghetti Factory, 110 E. Santa Fe, Fullerton. In the Amtrak Transportation Center on the corner of Santa Fe and Harbor Blvd., just south of Commonwealth. Look for the yellow “M” sign. David 714/898-9099.

5:30 p.m.         NTN Trivia

See entry under 1^st Tuesday.

3^rd Wednesday, the 20^th

5:30 p.m.         Midweek Madness Happy Hour                              $               

Come imbibe, eat, socialize and relax. Select drinks and appetizers (ribs, shrimp, wings) at HALF-PRICE! At Black Angus, 1350 N. Tustin Ave., Santa Ana (TG 830-A1). From the 55, exit at 17^th St, go west to 1^st light (Tustin), turn left (south). Contact: Valerie, (714) 832-0159, or Sean, (949) 470-3608.

3^rd Thursday, the 21^st

Noon              Brunch Davidians                                               M, $

Mass at Mimi’s in Costa Mesa. 1835 Newport Blvd., at intersection with Harbor. (OC TM 888 J4). Look for the Yellow "M" sign. Info: David 714/898‑9099.

4^th Friday, the 22^nd

5:30 p.m.         4^th Friday Happy Hour                                              $

Meets in the California Grill restaurant. They serve Mexican munchies and yummy desserts, plus a full bar. At the Crown Plaza Resort Hotel, 12021 Harbor Blvd, Garden Grove (TG 798-J4). S/W corner of Chapman Ave. and Harbor Blvd. Go west on Chapman from the 57, or go north on Harbor from the 22 . Contact: Marti Reis, (714) 750-4333.

4^th Saturday, the 23^rd

6:00 p.m.         BS (Bee Support) Group                       ODSS, D, C'

Our regular 4^th Saturday monthly meeting is at the home Arnold Vagt. This month: honey winemaking -- how to make different fruit honey wines. Contact: Arnold, (714) 535-5078.

7:00 p.m.         Games ’R’ Us                                                     ODSS

Games 'R' Us (formerly Words 'R' Us) meets at the home of Michael Michalchik. Bring your favorite board games and/or paper-pencil games, and a snack and/or drink to share. No admission charge. We will play Scrabble, of course, but also other games that people provide and enjoy. Bring your favorites! Directions: Mapquest is the best way to see directions to this house. It gets too complicated if you don't see it on a map; then it is simple. You might note though, that the address street has a stop sign and most other streets don't. The house is the third house on the right side of the street. The house is located less than 1/2 a mile from Fashion Island. Contacts: Michael Michalchik, (949) 375-2045; or Barbara C. Ring, (949) 464-1159.

4^th Tuesday, the 26^th

Noon              Out to Lunch Bunch                                           M, $

Munch at Mimi’s in Anaheim, 1240 N Euclid, 1 block S of 91 fwy. We usually get a big table on the patio. Look for the yellow “M” sign. Info: David 714/898‑9099.

5:30 p.m.         NTN Trivia

See entry under 1^st Tuesday.

4^th Wednesday, the 27^th

12:35 p.m.       (Almost) Free Lunch                                                $

Come join us for this new lunch group that will focus on good fast and cheap eats. We’ll go to little hole-in-the-wall places where you’ll pay in advance and not have to wait for a check or figure out who owes what. This month we go for a taste of the islands at Aloha Hawaiian BBQ. It’s east of the 55 fwy on Chapman between Yorba and Prospect. 3009 E Chapman Ave, Orange, CA92869. Info: John Olsen, (714) 771-3095.

4^th Thursday, the 28^th

Noon              Brunch Davidians                                               M, $

Rendezvous at Nick’s Ristorante & Pizzeria. Harbor Center, 2300 Harbor Blvd., Suite K-1, Costa Mesa. Really good mini-pizzas with 2 toppings for $6; Soups, salads $5-6; pasta $7-10. Info: David 714/898‑9099

5^th Friday, the 29^th

Noon              Regional Gathering Begins                                     

The Regional Gathering begins! See the announcement in The Oracle, or at http://www.orange.us.mensa.org/rg.php . Hey, could it hurt to call the Costa Mesa Holiday Inn at (714) 557-3000 and see if rooms are still available? Or to just drive to 3131 S. Bristol St. and leave your car in the free garage for the day?

5^th Saturday, the 30^th

All Day          Regional Gathering Continues                               

See August 29^th.

5^th Sunday, the 31^st

All Day          Regional Gathering Continues                               

See August 29^th.

Monday, the September 1^st

All Day          Labor Day

Noon              Regional Gathering Ends                                         

See August 29^th.