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.
To protect the privacy of our hosts, home addresses and personal email addresses 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.
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
Tuesday, March 28
5:00 PM Danny K’s Quiz Night
See March 7 entry.
Saturday, April 1
4:00 PM – 8:00 PM Open House Party
In April we’re gathering a little earlier, so those who prefer not to drive in the dark, join us! We will be at the home of Bill Shaddle and Cathy Winans (and friendly dog Toby) in Seal Beach for an enjoyable late afternoon/early evening of conversation, snacks and drink. Mensa members and their accompanied guests only. $5 each. Host states that mask wearing is optional but recommended, especially if your health is delicate. Please respect others’ health, and if you are symptomatic stay home and take care of yourself!
Location and Directions: Seal Beach. See April Oracle or weekly eBlast for details.
Sunday, April 2
3:00 PM OCM Board Meeting – Zoom
The new Board will meet to handle the business end of Orange County Mensa. This meeting will be via Zoom. All OCM members are welcome to attend. You can attend on a computer, smart phone, or tablet. If you prefer, you can listen in on a landline phone. If you plan to attend, RSVP to Bill Shaddle to receive the information on joining the meeting.
Contact: Bill Shaddle, OCM President, president@ocmensa.org
Tuesday, April 4
5:00 PM Danny K’s Quiz Night
Come join your fellow Mensans and other smart people for a nationwide trivia quiz at Danny K’s. It’s on Tuesday nights and we start at 5:00 PM, but there is another game that starts at 5:30 PM for those who can’t make it at 5:00 PM. One time we were 3rd in the nation. The questions cover a wide range of topics. For more information as to how this works, please contact Tim Bentley.
Location: Danny K’s Billiards & Sports Bar, 1096 N. Main St., Orange. dannyks.com
Contact: Tim Bentley, cestrian49@yahoo.com
1 Tue 3 Club Lunch
First Tuesday lunch is dark this month.
Saturday, April 8
2 Sat 4 Club Lunch
First Saturday lunch is dark this month.
Sunday, April 9
10:30 AM Atheists United Orange Co., Second Sunday Brunch
The conversation is enjoyable and unstructured among like-minded friends. We order brunch from the menu. We are open to the public, free parking at the hotel. If you have questions, please call or text David Doss of Atheists United Orange County at 714-264-4750. Or go to:
meetup.com/orange-county-second-sunday-brunch/events An RSVP is appreciated.
Location: The restaurant inside the Hyatt Regency Hotel, 4545 MacArthur Blvd., Newport Beach. (The cross street is Birch, near the airport).
Contact: Joyce Farmer, 949-494-1780 (landline)
Monday, April 10
10:00 PM Calendar and Oracle Deadlines
Submit May calendar entries to the Calendar Editor at calendar@ocmensa.org .
Submit May Oracle entries (articles & photos) to the Oracle Editor at editor@ocmensa.org .
Tuesday, April 11
5:00 PM Danny K’s Quiz Night
See April 4 entry.
Sunday, April 16
3:30 PM New Member Meet & Greet
If you joined Mensa within the last year (or if you have been a member for a while, but haven’t attended very much and so you feel like you are new), you are invited to join us for coffee or iced tea, casual conversation, and an orientation to Mensa. Meet other new members and learn from a few of OCM’s more experienced members about Orange County Mensa and how to make the most of your Mensa membership.
Directions: Oak Creek Shopping Center, 5653 Alton Parkway, Irvine. Outside on the patio in front of Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf.
Contact: Angie Mattson, 714-404-7766 or membership@ocmensa.org
Tuesday, April 18
5:00 PM Danny K’s Quiz Night
See April 4 entry.
1 Tue 3 Club Lunch
Third Tuesday lunch is dark in April.
Wednesday, April 19
12:35 PM (almost) FREE LUNCH
It’s time for a hearty German lunch! Join us for sandwiches or sausages and maybe a German brew at Mattern Sausage and Deli.
Location: 4327 E Chapman Ave Orange
Contact: John Olsen, 714-771-3095
Saturday, April 22
2 Sat 4 Club Lunch
Fourth Saturday lunch is dark in April.
Sunday, April 23
10:45 AM Brunch Buddies
Join us for brunch! This month we are going to Cambalache Grill. This is an Argentine Italian cuisine, the best of these two countries. This will be more lunch items than brunch. Please note: Brunch time can often mean wait times. Please RSVP for this event no later than 48 hours before so we know who to wait for before getting a table/reservation.
Location: 8780 Warner Ave. Ste. 15, Fountain Valley
Contact: Valerie Spear, text only please 714-296-8001 or John Olsen, johnny_automatic@mac.com if you aren’t into that texting thing.
1:00 PM Jigsaw Puzzles
Join us for Jigsaw Puzzles. We’ll be meeting at the home of Jon Pike and Marcia King. Feel free to bring a puzzle or two to work on. And if you have any old puzzles that you’d like to swap for someone else’s old puzzles, bring them too. Covid masks appreciated.
Location: Irvine. See April Oracle or weekly eBlast for details.
Contact: Marcia King, 714-393-2113
Tuesday, April 25
5:00 PM Danny K’s Quiz Night
See April 4 entry.
Thursday, April 27
5:00 PM LOT (Last Odd Thursday)
LOT – Last Odd Thursday begins its 2023 season. It’s our al fresco Happy Hour which will be held in our renovated front yard this year. Bring a snack to share if you are so moved, but we have plenty of beer.
Location: Orange. See the Oracle or weekly eBlast for details.
Contact: John Olsen, 714-771-3095
Sunday, May 7, 2022
11:00 AM Save the date!
Anniversary Brunch
Advance reservations are REQUIRED. Deadline: May 1.
Details on p. 5 of the April Oracle and in the May Oracle Calendar.
