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.
Sunday, October 1
3:00 PM OCM Board Meeting – Zoom
The Board is meeting to handle the business of Orange County Mensa. This meeting will be via Zoom and all OC Mensa members are welcome to attend. You can attend on a computer, smart phone, or tablet. You might want to download the Zoom app in advance (it’s free) to make sure you work out any technical difficulties in advance, as we will not be able to help you do so during our board meeting. If you prefer, you can listen in on a landline phone. If you plan to attend, RSVP to Bill Shaddle to receive the login information for joining the meeting.
Contact: Bill Shaddle, OCM President.
Tuesday, October 3
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.
Wednesday, October 4
1:00 PM LuncH with a Capital H
We’ve been coming to Hollingshead’s for 3 decades! Great sandwiches and beer – if you’re a midday beer kind of person. We’re arriving later to avoid the office rush.
Location: Hollingshead’s Deli, 368 S. Main St., Orange. Behind Victory Diner. North of the 22 Fwy, south of Chapman. Look for Deli sign in the corner of a small shopping center.
Contact: John Olsen.
Saturday, October 7
5:00 PM Open House Party
Join us for our October Open House at the home of Valerie Spear. We’re gathering a little earlier to have time for bocce and croquet on the lawn. BBQ (weather permitting), snacks, soft drinks, beer and wine to feed on. Mensa members and their accompanied guests only. $5 each.
Location: Tustin.
Contact: Valerie Spear.
Sunday, October 8
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. 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.
Monday, October 9
10:00 PM Calendar and Oracle Deadlines
Submit November calendar entries to the Calendar Editor .
Submit November Oracle entries (articles & photos) to the Oracle Editor .
Tuesday, October 10
5:00 PM Danny K’s Quiz Night
See October 3 entry.
Tuesday, October 17
5:00 PM Danny K’s Quiz Night\
See October 3 entry.
Wednesday, October 18
1:00 PM South of the Border
The border being the El Toro Y. This is a south-county lunch group. We meet on the Wednesday two weeks before (or after) north-county’s LuncH with a Capital H.
Location: Classic Chinese Restaurant, 23565 Moulton Pkwy #C, Laguna Hills
Directions: From the 5 Fwy, exit at Lake Forest Dr. Turn right from 5S, left from 5N onto Lake Forest. Turn left onto Moulton Pkwy. Pass Ridge Rte. and turn right into the shopping center. The restaurant is next to the DMV. The restaurant has numerous lunch specials, and is always very busy. Please RSVP by 10/17 to Jane or Tom.
Contact: Contact: Jane Cohen or Tom Streeter
Tuesday, October 24
5:00 PM Danny K’s Quiz Night
See October 3 entry.
Sunday, October 22
1:00 PM Jigsaw Puzzles
Join us for Jigsaw Puzzles. We’ll be meeting at 1:00 PM at the home of Jon Pike and Marcia King.
Location: Irvine.
Contact: Marcia King.
Wednesday, October 25
12:35 PM (almost) FREE LUNCH
We’ve enjoyed Tacos Sinaloa for years, most recently at their Santa Ana location. Wide ranging menu with all the classics. Good value and tasty food
Location: Tacos Sinaloa. 1430 E. 17th St. Santa Ana (between the 5 and 55 Fwys).
Contact: John Olsen.
Sunday, October 29
10:45 AM Brunch Buddies
Join us for brunch! This month we’re off to Citrus Cafe in Tustin. 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: Citrus Cafe, 1481 Edinger Ave., Tustin (at corner of Red Hill Ave.)
Contact: Valerie Spear or John Olsen
Tuesday, October 31
5:00 PM Danny K’s Quiz Night
See October 3 entry.
