Calendar

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.

Scroll down for events in the San Diego area.

 

Tuesday, March 26

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, March 27

12:35 PM       (almost) FREE LUNCH

It’s good burger time.  Join us at Nex Burger for, you guessed it, burgers. They also have chicken items too. Draft beer available

Location: Nex Burger, 2940 E. Chapman Ave., Orange

Directions: East of 55 Fwy on Chapman Ave.

Contact: John Olsen

 

Tuesday, April 2

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, April 3

1:00 PM         LuncH with a Capital H

We’re back at our old haunt.  Join us for sandwiches and conversation and maybe a beer.  Look for us at the round big table (if we get it).

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.

 

6:00 PM         OCM Board Meeting – Zoom

The new OC Mensa Board is meeting for a one-hour first meeting of the fiscal year.  This meeting will be via Zoom and all OC Mensa members are welcome to attend.  If you plan to attend, RSVP to Bill Shaddle to receive the login information/link for joining the meeting.

Contact: Bill Shaddle, OCM President.

 

Saturday, April 6

7:00 PM         Open House Party

This month’s Open House is at the home of John Olsen and Thea Wills-Olsen.  We always have a great time there, so please join us for great conversation, food, and drinks.  Mensa members and their accompanied guests only.  $5 each.

Location: Orange.

Contact: John Olsen.

 

Monday, April 8

10:00 PM       Calendar and Oracle Deadlines

Submit May calendar entries to the Calendar Editor.

Submit May Oracle entries (articles & photos) to the Oracle Editor.

 

Tuesday, April 9

5:00 PM         Danny K’s Quiz Night

See April 2 entry.

 

Sunday, April 14

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.

 

Tuesday, April 16

5:00 PM         Danny K’s Quiz Night

See April 2 entry.

 

Wednesday, April 17

1:00 PM           South of the Border

Join us south of the border (the border being the El Toro Y) for a south-county lunch.  RSVP not required.  Look for the black-and-yellow “M” sign on the table.

Location this month: Café Nordstrom, inside Nordstrom (2nd floor) at the Mission Viejo Mall, 100 The Shops Boulevard, Mission Viejo.

Directions: Exit I-5 at Crown Valley Parkway, go inland 1/4 mile, and turn right at The Shops Boulevard.

Contact: Tom Streeter.

 

Tuesday, April 23

10:00 AM       Camp Pendleton Historical Tour

Join San Diego Mensa on an excursion showcasing some of the most fascinating locations in Camp Pendleton. Take a docent-guided tour of the Santa Margarita Ranch House, a stunning example of early ranch architecture in California. Then we will explore Camp Pendleton’s Mechanized Museum.

Advance reservations are required by April 17.

Contact: Suzanne Bryant, San Diego Mensa.

 

5:00 PM         Danny K’s Quiz Night

See April 2 entry.

 

Wednesday, April 24

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: Mattern Sausage and Deli, 4327 E. Chapman Ave. Orange

Directions: On Chapman Ave, 1.5 miles east of 55 Fwy

Contact: John Olsen.

 

Thursday, April 25

5:00 PM         LOT (Last Odd Thursday)

LOT – Last Odd Thursday – begins its 2024 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.

Contact: John Olsen.

 

Deadline for Reservations for OCM Anniversary Party

Reminder… Join us on Saturday, May 4, at 1:00 PM for a fun time socializing with your fellow Mensans and guests. Advance paid reservations are required by today, so we know how many are attending and how much food to order. No payments can be accepted at the event. Event location: Santa Ana.

To reserve: Send $10/person (check or PayPal). If you are reserving today, your best option is to pay via www.PayPal.com to treasurer@ocmensa.org

Contact: Meg Sulzen, Anniversary Party Chair.

 

Tuesday, April 30

5:00 PM         Danny K’s Quiz Night

See April 2 entry.

 

San Diego Mensa – March & April Events

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 Mensa can access this information in the current San Diego Mensa newsletter (The Mensan) on www.us.mensa.org .

Recurring Events – San Diego Mensa

Every Thursday: March 7, 14, 21, 28, April 4, 11, 18,25-Every Thursday Virtual Mensa Luncheon  11:30  Zoom Meeting, please contact Bob Tutelman for details.

First Friday: March 1st and April 5th– First Friday Fun 5PM to 7PM Happy Hour in Shooters at the Sheraton La Jolla Hotel, 3299 Holiday Court, La Jolla, TG 1228-A3 Dir:I-5 to La Jolla Village Drive, west to First light(villa La Jolla) left on VLJ, first left is Villa Norte. Drive to the end of the Hotel. We will be in the bar, just off the main lobby or on the patio. INFO: Bill Platchy.

Every Monday: March 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th, April 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th Mensans at the Table, Mensa lunch with real humans is a thing again! Join us on Mondays for conversation and good food. We meet at Fay’s Diner & Café, 1006 Scripps Ranch Boulevard, San Diego  (Next to Vons).

First Saturday: March 2nd and April 6th- First Saturday Games 6-11PM Game night at the home of Theresa Kasel in Bay Park. Games provided, but feel free to bring your own as well as a sharable snack.

First Sunday: March 3rd and April 7th– 2nd Sunday Bagel brunch 11:00 AM – Whenever. Cream cheese, smoked salmon, fruit, juice, etc. At the home of Charles L Short in Escondido. There is intelligent life in North County Inland. Contributions of food, drink or money are cheerfully accepted, but not required.

Second Monday: March 11th and April 8th– Talk Nerdy To Me 5:30 PM Pour House, 1903 South Coast! Highway Oceanside CA 9 2054 (760) 730-5944. Come Join fellow Mensans for an evening of trivia and fun! Always on the second Monday of the month. Great Prizes Lots of Fun. Look for the table with the “Talk Nerdy to Me” sign. Trivia starts at 6:00PM. We will group at around 5:30-6:00. Info/Dir: Theresa Kasel.

Second Tuesday: March 12th and April 9th – 2nd Tuesday Science Interest SIG 11:30 AM At Pernicano’s, 9932 Mercy RD San Diego, CA 92129. Science and Technology conversations with a friendly group.  Our topics come from the Mensa Bulletin

Second Saturday: March 9 and April 13th– Sharp Women SIG (in person and Zoom) 3-5 PM Welcome to all handcrafting Mensans: knit, crochet, quilt, embroidery, etc. Come join us while we craft and converse. Lakeside. RSVPs appreciated. Call/text Margie Bowles.

Second Saturday: March 9th and April 13th- Phoenix Games 6-11 Join the local San Diego Phoenix Games group for our monthly game night (several of the Phoenix Games Group members are Mensans.) We meet at Tea N More, 7380 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego. RSVP’s by 5pm Friday are requested. Theresa Kasel.

Third Sunday: March 17th and April 21st -3rd Sunday Oh Hell! (card Game) 3 PM This fun and frustrating card game takes only a few minutes to learn but a lifetime to say “Oh Hell!” when you get stuck with an impossible bid. No charge. BYOB, and bring a snack to share. Spring Valley. Info Barbara Lytle.

Last Friday: Poker Night each month. Food, fun, and cards. At the home of Jerry Mangum, in Mira Mesa. Starting at 7pm, doors open at 6:30. arrive by 6:45 pm and get a bonus chip. $20 buy-in for Texas hold’em tournament play. Please bring snack and drink. Info/Dir: Rich Lederer.

Special Events – San Diego Mensa

April 23rd Camp Pendleton Historical Tour – Join us on an excursion showcasing some of the most fascinating locations on Camp Pendleton Take a docent-guided tour of the Santa Margarita Ranch House, a stunning example of early ranch architecture in California. Built in 1827, this 8,500-square-foot house continues to be the center of Marine Corps Base life. Then we will explore Camp Pendleton’s Mechanized Museum. Many Marines arrived here to begin their training for World War II and Korean War battlefields in the 1940s when it served as a railroad terminal building. The museum now contains working transport and battle vehicles and presents the history Maine Corps vehicular usage from World War I to present day. We need a government issued ID like your driver’s license to get in. Contact Suzanne Bryant if you are going by April 17th.

April 20, 6 pm, (Monthly Gathering), Chula Vista, where for $10 Joan Johnson will have a full buffet and drinks, inside and out, handicapped accessible. And yes, a little help would be great–maybe come 4:30 or so, to help set things out while Dave starts the new member talk. Info/Dir: Joan Johnson