We have a full schedule of social activities each month, ranging from lunches and happy hours to games nights, discussion groups, trivia, and our Speakers Forum.
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 log-in info (email address 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 entry to our Calendar Editor at: calendar@ocmensa.org
Note: To protect the privacy of our hosts, home addresses, personal email addresses, and phone numbers are not listed on this website. Current members of Orange County Mensa can access this information in the current Oracle newsletter or the weekly eBlast.
Monday, November 9
10:00 PM Calendar and Oracle Deadlines
Submit December 2026 calendar entries to the Calendar Editor .
Submit December 2026 Oracle entries (articles & photos) to the Oracle Editor.
Thursday, November 12
5:00 PM South County Happy Hour
We’re moving indoors for the winter to Joyce’s home. The conversation meanders where it will, never a set topic. We’ll provide beer, wine and water. Bring a snack to share if you wish, but don’t feel obligated. (Stairs inside.)
Location: Laguna Beach. Street Parking only.
Contact: Joyce Farmer.
Friday, November 20
6:30pm Millennial/Gen Z Meetup (GLAAM)
Come play pinball, have a beer, and bring a game with you for our group to play.
Casual brewery with plenty of seating. Check the website if they have a food truck that evening.
Location: Hermosa Brewing Company, 1855 Del Amo Blvd, Torrance, CA 90501
Contact: Call/text Lauren Montgomery Wallman
Wednesday November 25
12:35 PM (almost) FREE LUNCH
As I write this, I’m hoping it’s chilly and that pho will be the perfect lunch. Either way, join us at My Pho for pho and other Vietnamese specialties that aren’t soup.
Location: My Pho, 3426 E. Chapman Ave, Orange
Contact: John Olsen
