We have a full schedule of social activities each month, ranging from lunches and happy hours to games nights, discussion groups, trivia, and chocolate lovers parties.
All events are open to all Mensa members, and to guests who accompany Mensa members. Events in public places (restaurants, theaters, etc.) are also open to prospective members. RSVPs are not required, except as noted.
The calendar of activities in the Oracle (our monthly newsletter) may include additional events that are open only to Mensa members and their guests. To view the Calendar in the Oracle, please visit American Mensa’s local group newsletters webpage. Have your Mensa member number and password ready.
Once a week, we send an Email Blast — “This Week in OC Mensa” — that lists the activities for the next seven days to each member with an email address on file with American Mensa.
Mensa members: You can schedule your own activity or get-together in next month’s calendar by submitting a calendar announcement.
May 2013
Thursday, May 16th
12:00 PM Brunch Davidians
We return to Acapulco Mexican Restaurant,1262 SE Bristol St, Costa Mesa 92626. 714 754 6528. Lunch buffet is $8.99.
Directions: From 73 south, exit at Bear. Turn right on Bear, right on Bristol. Restaurant is on right. Or click website for directions acapulcorestaurants.com
Contact: David Lubman, 714-898 9099
Friday, May 17th
5:05 PM 3rd 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 the small shopping center.
Contact: John Olsen, 714-771-3095 (call if you need help spotting us)
Saturday, May 18th
12:00 PM Oracle Proofing
Come help proof next month’s edition at A. J. (Tony) Coco’s home in North Tustin. Lunch is provided.
Contact: Guest Editor, editor@ocmensa.org or Tony (714) 730-3663.
1:00 PM Mensa Qualifying Test
Do you have a friend, co-worker, or relative who might qualify for Mensa? Encourage him or her to take the Mensa test! Today’s test is the standard Mensa Admission Test. Cost is $40. Reservations are required.
Directions: El Toro Library Community Room,n24672 Raymond Way, Lake Forest
Contact: proctor-lmm@ocmensa.org OR call Angie Mattson, OCM Testing Coordinator, 714-974-0847
Sunday, May 19th
3 :00 PM Croquet, Crumpets, and Tea
Enjoy a round of croquet at the San Clemente home of Kristine Calitri and Tom Streeter. All mallets, wickets, and balls will be provided.
4:00 PM
Join us for crumpets and tea. No door charge. RSVPs are appreciated, though not required.
Contact: Kristine or Tom, 949-485-4478. Map and backstory are at tinyurl.com/ocmcrumpets.
Tuesday, May 21st
12:00 PM Out to Lunch Bunch
Contact: Linda K at 714-321-7709 if you’re new or you don’t already know the meeting place.
Wednesday, May 22nd
12:35 PM (almost) Free Lunch
–goes to The Habit for some great charbroiled burgers or other good stuff like sandwiches and salads. The Habit began in Central California in 1969 and now they’re here in OC. Well worth a try. If you aren’t sure you’ll recognize us, then give John a call.
Directions: 2789 N Main St, Santa Ana, NE corner of Main & Memory Ln.
Contact: John Olsen, 714-771-3095
Thursday, May 23rd
12:00 PM Brunch Davidians
We mass at Mimi’s in Costa Mesa.
Directions: 1835 Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa, at the intersection with Harbor, just to the south and west of Triangle Square, on the western and coastal corner of the intersection.
Contact: David Lubman, 714-898 9099.
Saturday, May 25th
10:00 AM Oracle Mailing
OCM members only. Help label, bundle, and count next month’s issue of the Oracle at Pat Lawrence’s home in Garden Grove.
Contact: Pat Lawrence, 714-971-3501 or Editor, oracle@ocmensa.org
7:00 PM Games Night Tustin
Taboo, Encore, Pictionary, Boggle, Charades, Dictionary, Quiddler, Scrabble, or a game you bring. Please bring a snack to share.
Directions: At Judene’s in Tustin.
Contact: Judene (949) 285-7054, or Betsy 949-201 7147
Tuesday, May 28th
12:00 PM Out to Lunch Bunch
Contact: Linda K at 714-321-7709 if you’re new or you don’t already know the meeting place.
Thursday, May 30th
12:00 PM Brunch Davidians
We visit Hokkaido Seafood Buffet. Lunch $10.99.
Directions: 4200 Scott Dr, Newport Beach. From SB I-405, merge onto CA-73 south toward CA-55. Exit at Irvine Ave/Campus Dr (0.2 mi). Left at Bristol (0.2 mi), left on Campus Dr (0.5 mi), right on Dove St (0.2 mi). Restaurant on corner of Dove and Scott. Look for the yellow “M” sign.
Contact: David Lubman, 714-898 9099.
