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.
Tuesday, August 27
5:00 PM Danny K’s Quiz Night
See August 6 entry.
Wednesday, August 28
12:30 PM (almost) FREE LUNCH
We’re headed over to Tustin to try Yogi’s Teriyaki. There are a lot of Teriyaki places around like Flame Broiler, etc. but we like the quality at this place.
Location: Yogi’s Teriyaki, 1108 Irvine Blvd (in the Tustin Heights shopping center east of Newport Blvd, next door to Smart and Final), Tustin.
Contact: John Olsen
Thursday, August 29
5:00 PM LOT (Last Odd Thursday)
LOT – Last Odd Thursday meets again. It’s our al fresco Happy Hour which we try to hold in our front yard. Bring a snack to share if you are so moved, but we have plenty of beer.
Location: Orange.
Contact: John Olsen
Friday, Aug 30 – Sunday, Sept 1
Beginning at 3:00 PM Friday
Orange County Mensa Regional Gathering
Join us for “Camp Town” on Labor Day Weekend, from Friday afternoon through Sunday evening. There will be lots of food and drink, along with a full schedule of speakers, entertainment, games, competitions, and socializing with your fellow Mensans and guests. Registration fee includes lunch on Saturday and Sunday and dinner on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Location: MainStay Suites Orange County John Wayne Airport, 2701 Hotel Terrace Drive, Santa Ana.
More information: https://ocmensa.org/2024-regional-gathering/
Tuesday, September 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, September 4
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
Thursday, September 5
12:00 Noon First Thursday Lunch
Please join us at Cafe Rose Express. Typical full lunches priced from about $8 to $16. Fresh salads & pastries. Full lunch menu with daily specials. We’re welcoming, good natured and friendly.
Location: Cafe Rose Express, 1570 Scenic Ave., Costa Mesa, 949-478-8777.
Contact: John Kerr. You can RSVP on this meetup group: https://www.meetup.com/westminster-social-meetup/events/302722799/#
Sunday, September 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, September 9
10:00 PM Calendar and Oracle Deadlines
Submit October calendar entries to the Calendar Editor at Calendar@ocmensa.org .
Submit October Oracle entries (articles & photos) to the Oracle Editor at Editor@ocmensa.org .
Tuesday, September 10
5:00 PM Danny K’s Quiz Night
See September 3 entry.
Wednesday, September 11
12:30 PM (almost) FREE LUNCH
We’re going to the Orange location of Cortina’s, which can get a little crowded. Rave reviews for their sandwiches. They also have pasta and salads.
Location: Cortina’s Orange, 964 N Batavia St, Orange
Contact: John Olsen
Tuesday, September 17
5:00 PM Danny K’s Quiz Night
See September 3 entry.
Wednesday, September 18
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, September 24
5:00 PM Danny K’s Quiz Night
See September 3 entry.
