Thursday, February 1st. BULLsig 1:15 PM at Danielle's in Fort Lauderdale, 3045 Federal Highway. Reservations required. Call Jackie Proudfoot, 920-3602.

First Friday at Chesterfields, 530 S Federal Highway, Delray Beach

Friday, February 2nd, 7 PM. Optional early cocktails at the bar at 6:30 and we will grab tables at 7. Celebrate the first Friday of the month at Chesterfields in Delray Beach and tell us if the groundhog saw his shadow today. Enjoy an intimate dinner with some of your old Mensa buddies and even some new ones. Shepherds Pie at $10 to Surf & Turf for $23 and limited English beer in unlimited quantities. Be prepared for 25% for tax and tip, no plastic, cash only please. Good food and Mensa camaraderie too! RSVP to Bob Dolson at 561-272-0475 (or rdolson@bellsouth.net) by Thursday. Make sure you leave your phone number and if you are bringing a guest.

Saturday, February 3rd, 9 AM. M-Breakfast at Crab House Seafood Restaurant! Come join Richard and Alexandra Linett at a Saturday breakfast/discussion group. The Crab House is located at 1065 N A1A, Jupiter (map and directions below) and their phone is 561-744-1300. Richard will be wearing a yellow T-shirt with a ZEROWAIT logo on it. RSVP to him via e-mail at RLinett@aol.com or phone 561.748.4583. Be prepared for 25% for tax and tip, no plastic, cash only.

From I-95 N, take the SR-786 E/PGA BLVD exit, exit 57A.
Merge onto PGA BLVD.
Turn LEFT onto FL-A1A ALT N.
Turn RIGHT onto E INDIANTOWN RD.
Turn LEFT onto US-1 N. The Crab House is on the right just before the Lighthouse bridge.

Saturday, February 3rd. JOE'S 70^th BIRTHDAY COVERED DISH 8:00 PM at the home of Joe and Carol Vitale. Gifts are not expected, but if you feel you must, make it a gag gift, since turning 70 is enough to make anyone gag. Please RSVP to Carol and the septuagenarian at 781-7659.

Tuesday, February 6th. PUB NIGHT 7:00 PM at Bennigans in Sunrise, 3499 N. University Dr (just north of Oakland Park Blvd on the west side), 954-748-3991. For further information call Leon Barber 954-433-9999 or Dorotha Orilio 954-963-7290.

Thursday, February 8th. BULLsig 1:15 PM at the Crab House Restaurant in Lauderhill, 4402 N. University Drive. Reservations required. Call Jackie Proudfoot, 920-3602.

MENSADVENTURE IN DELRAY BEACH: Deja vu for me and you on Friday, February 9th, 7:30PM at Antonio's Mama Rosa restaurant, 1645 N. Federal Hwy., Delray Beach (about a mile north of Atlantic Avenue), 276-2569. We've been here before and enjoyed the non-Carrabbas, non-Macaroni Grill ambiance. This restaurant offers homemade Italian pasta, quiet atmosphere, and attentive servers. Entrees priced in the mid-range.
Cash, no plastic, add 25% to your meal cost to arrive at your total. Please call Elissa (561-272-0475 or e-mail elissa12@bellsouth.net) by 6PM Thursday, Feb. 8th to RSVP.

Saturday, February 10th. HURRICANE PARTY 6:00 PM. Join your hosts Dan and Robin Rhea for an evening of fun at Boomers in Dania, off Stirling Road east of I-95. Newest wooden roller coaster in Florida, go-karts, batting cages, sky coaster, games, food and fun! Call Dan and Robin at 572-6049 to RSVP (or just show up!).

Tuesday, February 13th, 7:45 PM. PTOMAINE (PTUESDAY) <NTN> PTRIVIA at g.w. sharkey's Raw Bar & Grill, 2338 University Drive, Coral Springs, FL. Extensive menu, fact-based (not pop) trivia, friends (old and new). Palm Beach County Mensa is joining us to provide competition, so it should prove to be an interesting and fun evening. Call Merrell Fortner at 755.7078 or Barry Karas at 964.4360.

Easy access via Sawgrass (869) Expressway (Florida's Turnpike runs right into the Sawgrass). From the north, two methods:

1) Westbound on Sawgrass, exit University Drive. Left/south at bottom or ramp. Travel approx. 3 mi. south on University to location (on west side of road -- large strip with orange roofs).

2) Continue west on Sawgrass as it curves south. Exit Sample Road. Drive east (only choice) to University Drive. Right/south on University approx. 1 mi to location (on west side of road -- large strip with orange roofs).

Method one is the direct route (approx. 4-6 fewer miles) than method two -- the penalty is the traffic lights, which are not terribly well synchronized.

Tuesday, February 13th. ELECTRONIC TRIVIA NORTH meets at Rickey's, 4645 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood. Burger and sandwich menu, specializing in wings, huge salads, and other items. Exit I-95 at Hollywood Blvd., go west to 48th and turn right. Parking lot in back. We meet at 6 PM. to eat and warm up... You can come any time and still get in on any game. Miami Mensa.

Thursday, February 15th. BULLsig 1:15 PM at Dave and Buster's (D&B) in Hollywood, Oakwood Plaza east of I-95 between Stirling Road and Sheridan Street. Reservations required. Call Jackie Proudfoot, 920-3602.

Friday, February 16th, 7PM. Games Night !, hosted by Pat and Paul Couture and David Saxon. Come join our Games Night! We'll have one room set up with card tables for those who want to play cards and board games and in the next room, we'll have word games like Fictionary where a group of people participates at the same time. David will host the word games like he did last June. The card game will be Double Deck Cancellation Hearts (not for beginners, but you can "chair-hang" and learn how to play if you like). We can also play Backgammon or other board games (Glen might bring Hex if he can find a board version). For the word games, we can have up to about 12 people playing, but seating is limited to about 7, so if you come late, you might get the floor.

Bring a snack/drink to share if you like. Soft drinks and chips will be provided, a $2.00 donation is requested. RSVP for this event to Glen at 688.1930 or doojinsi@att.net, directions will be provided when you do. Because of space constraints, we'll limit the RSVPs to 20 people. No smoking!

Saturday, February 17th, 9 AM. Weekend Perkophiles at Einstein Brothers bagels, 4352 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33411. Come on out and we'll have coffee and breakfast and talk about whatever subjects come to the fore. I'll be there wearing a gray knit shirt with the Mensa logo and the legend Mensa Local Officer embroidered on it. The store is located at Okeechobee Blvd and Military Trail in West Palm Beach in the newly remodeled Cross County shopping center near the Radio Shack and the Chili's restaurant. If you need more information, call me, Glen Moulder, at 561.616.7372 or send e-mail to Doojinsi@worldnet.att.net.

Saturday, February 17th, 6:30 PM. The February North County Gathering will be held at the St. Lucie Draft House, 6630 S. U S Highway 1, Port St. Lucie. The phone number at the restaurant is 561.460.2338. RSVPs to Bill Whitesell at 561.336.8859.

Saturday, February 17th. POST-VALENTINE'S DAY COVERED DISH 8:00 PM at the home of Joe and Carol Vitale.

Sunday, February 18th. OPEN HOUSE AT CLYDE BUTCHER'S GALLERY and MUCK-ABOUT (SWAMP WALK) Clyde Butcher's photography takes your breath away. Everglades winter hike for those that wish to experience our Sea of Grass. Details still being firmed up. Join us for either or both. The gallery is on Hwy 41 (Alligator Alley), about halfway between Miami and Naples. We may meet for breakfast at the casino on SW 8th Street. Call Maggie Rubin 954 946-7340 for time, meeting place, and RSVP.

Deadline for March newsletter submission, Monday, February 19th. Please send items to Glen by this date. E-mail submissions to Doojinsi@att.net, fax to 561.616.7372 (call first) OR send them to 505 Spencer Drive #204, WPB, FL 33409.

Tuesday, February 20th. PUB NIGHT 7:00 PM at Bennigan's in Sunrise, 3499 N. University Dr (just north of Oakland Park Blvd on the west side), 748-3991. For further information call Leon Barber 433-9999 or Dorotha Orilio 963-7290.

Thursday, February 22nd. BULLsig 1:15 PM at Vila's Cuban Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale, 2027 S State Road 7 (441). Reservations required. Call Jackie Proudfoot, 920-3602.

MOVIE NIGHT. Linda Madison will host our first Movie Night on Saturday, February 24th at 7:30 P.M. We will feature the film "The Gods Must Be Crazy." Reservations are limited to eight, so be sure to get your RSVP in early. Light snacks will be provided and a small donation expected. Call (561) 333-8909 or send e-mail to Linda1348@aol.com.

Saturday, February 24th. MARDI GRAS 8:00 PM the way it was meant to be celebrated! Come celebrate Mardi Gras Mobile style at the home of Micki and Ivan. Call 954-720-9076 for RSVP and directions.

Tuesday, February 27th. KARAOKE NIGHT 7:30 PM. Come for food, fun and karaoke! The place is Club Java Cafe 9651 Westview Drive, Coral Springs. Near University Drive and Sawgrass Expressway, next to the Magnolia Theater. Menu offers sandwiches, salads, beverages and a wide range of desserts.

Thursday, March 1st. Nominations for officers for elected positions in Palm Beach County Mensa must be received by the Elections Committee by this date. Send nominations to:

Ms. Amy Shaughnessy, Chairperson, 44 Coconut Row, #B, Palm Beach, FL 33480-4069 (phone 659.3620) or Donald Spero, Member, 1618 Twelve Oaks Way, #201, North Palm Beach, FL 33408-3266 (phone 627-4720; e-mail - dspero@adelphia.net).

First Friday at Chesterfields, 530 S Federal Highway, Delray Beach. Friday, March 2nd, 7 PM. Optional early cocktails at the bar at 6:30 and we will grab tables at 7. Get in practice for St. Patrick's Day. Celebrate the first Friday of the month at Chesterfields in Delray Beach. Enjoy an intimate dinner and catch up on the latest Mensa rumors. Shepherds Pie at $10 to Surf & Turf for $23 and limited English beer in unlimited quantities. Be prepared for 25% for tax and tip, no plastic, cash only please. Good food and Mensa camaraderie too! RSVP to Bob Dolson at 561-272-0475 (or rdolson@bellsouth.net) by Thursday. Make sure you leave your phone number and if you are bringing a guest.

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