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Palm Beach County Mensa Calendar of Events - October, 2001
Mensa events are open to all Mensans, their spouses, children and guests. Who may or may not attend a private home is at the host's discussion. Hosts: Please mention any special concerns about your location, such as smoking restrictions, limited access for the handicapped, or presence of pets. Guests: If you have any special needs or restrictions, please check with your host before attending an event.
Notice! Our group has merged its calendar with the one from the Broward group and some events from Miami. The icon in the rightmost column of the event indicate what group(s) are hosting that activity (B for Broward, M for Miami, P for Palm Beach County). See the legends at the bottom of this page for an explanation of other icons that appear in this column. Most phone numbers for Broward events will be area code 954, for Miami, 305.
Last updated Monday, October 1st, 2001
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Tuesday, October 2nd. 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. |
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Thursday, October 4th. BULLsig* 1:15 pm Shirttail Charlie's, 300 SW 4th Ave, Fort Lauderdale. Reservations required. Call Jackie Proudfoot, 920-3602. |
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Friday, October 5th. FIRST FRIDAY AT CHESTERFIELDS (6:30 pm for Happy hour, 7:00 pm or 7:30 pm for dinner) Join Palm Beach Mensa at Chesterfields, 530 S Federal Highway, Delray Beach. Be prepared for 25% for tax and tip, no plastic, cash only. Celebrate October by wearing orange and/or black. Prize for most inspirational. RSVP by Thursday to Bob Dolson at 561-272-0475 (or rdolson@bellsouth.net). Make sure you leave your phone number and tell Bob how many will be coming. |
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Saturday, October 6th. HOUSE PARTY WITH SURPRISE SPEAKER 8:00 pm at the Hollywood domicile of Ruby Allman and Jordan London. Please call Jordan or Ruby at 954-961-7334 or 954-961-8286 for directions and to RSVP. |
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Tuesday, October 9th. TRIVIAL TUESDAY |
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Tuesday, October 9th. ELECTRONIC TRIVIA 6:00 pm 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. |
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Thursday, October 11th. PALM BEACH SCIENCE FICTION CLUB, 7:30 pm, Barnes and Noble, Boynton Beach. Laura Michaels & the group will be discussing Star Wars and other club business. See www.gopbi.com/community/groups/pbsf for more info. |
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Thursday, October 11th. BULLsig* 1:15 pm King's Head Pub, 500 E. Dania Beach Blvd. Dania. Reservations required. Call Jackie Proudfoot, 920-3602. |
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Friday, October 12th. FloRanGe '01 Broward Mensa's Regional Gathering, Coral Springs. Fun Friends - Tournaments - Games - Jazz Festival at Young circle - Rick Friedman - Caterwaulalong - Joke and Pun Off - Easy beach and shopping access - Nearby Restaurants (Saturday night out) - Registrar: Jerry Fortner, 954-572-6049, drhea@mindspring.com |
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Sunday, October 14th. NORTH COUNTY GATHERING, 4 PM, at the home of Donna Bogner RSVP Donna, phone, and/or Bill, phone. |
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Tuesday, October 16th. 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. |
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Thursday, October 18th. BULLsig* 1:15 pm Marina Bay Club, 2175 State Road 84, Fort Lauderdale. Reservations required. Call Jackie Proudfoot, 920-3602. |
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Friday, October 19th. DINNER AND LIVE JAZZ 7:30 Tropical Sidewalk Café, 10171 W. Sample Road, Coral Springs, 757-4002. Exotic gourmet Caribbean / European fare. Contact Phil Hales for details - please RSVP so we can all sit together (752-8483). |
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Saturday, October 20th. PERKOPHILES at E. R. Bradley's on Clematis Street in West Palm Beach, 9AM. Come on out, have coffee and breakfast and talk about the subjects du jour. To get to Bradley's, go to Clematis street & head east toward the water. When you get to the water fountain at the library, bear right and park-free!! Call Glen Moulder at 561-688-1930 or e-mail to doojinsi@att.net. Be prepared for 25% for tax & tip, no plastic, cash only. |
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Saturday, October 20th at noon. National Testing Day (NTD). Mensa groups across the nation will test applicants on the same day. |
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Saturday, October 20th. OUTDOOR SIG: SNORKEL DAY. Snorkel Biscayne National Underwater Park (the park is underwater). The South Florida winter is coming, along with its snow days and icy roads, so this may be your last opportunity in year 2001 to snorkel magnificent reefs in South Florida. The park is near Florida City toward the end of the turnpike and offers snorkeling, picnicking, kayaking, and other outdoor activities. Join your fellow mensans in some of the best that outdoor South Florida has to offer. Price approximately $32.00 per person. Boat leaves in early afternoon, returns about 5:00 pm. Bring your own lunch, liquids. Deadline for reserving is Wednesday October 16th. Ruby Allman and Jordan London, 954-961-7334 or 954-961-8286. |
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Saturday, October 20th. A WEEK AFTER COLUMBUS DAY COVERED DISH 8:00 pm at the home of Carol and Joe Vitale. Bring your favorite culinary discovery and we will all explore it! RSVP to Joe or Carol at 781-7659. |
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Sunday, October 21st. SUNDAY BRUNCH 10:00 am. Shooters, featuring an "all-you-can-enjoy" selection of carved prime rib, shrimp, oysters, salads, pastas, breakfast favorites and more. On the Intra-coastal, southeast side of Oakland Park Blvd. $16.95 per person, and we can eat outside with a gorgeous view of the water. RSVP to Micki at 720-9076. Location change! |
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Thursday, October 25th. BULLsig* 1:15 pm Swiss Chalet, 751 E. Commercial Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. Reservations required. Call Jackie Proudfoot, 920-3602. |
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Thursday, October 25th. BROW BEAT Lick and Stick (tentative- please call first - 755-7078). |
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Friday, October 26th. LET'S GO TO THE DOGS! Arrive 6:30-7:00p.m. Palm Beach Kennel Club, Congress Ave. & Belvedere, West Palm Beach (exit 51 west of I-95). Greyhound racing and dinner (full menu). Dress code: no jeans or short pants; must wear collared shirt (A/C in Paddock Room). Reservations appreciated, but not required. For info: Mark McCarthy at 954/979-0502 (w) or 954/917-2767. If you've never been, this is your chance! |
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Saturday, October 27th. Mensa Admission Testing 10:30 am at the main library, downtown Fort Lauderdale. Call Alex Williamson at 491-2989. |
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Saturday, October 27th. CHOCOLATE PARTY 8:00 pm Join us at the home of Jerry and Merrell Fortner. Bring anything chocolate! A meal will be provided. RSVP at 755-7078. |
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Sunday, October 28th. OCTOBERFEST 12:00 - 4:00 pm We have booked a pavilion at newly renovated Colahatchee Park in Wilton Manors. Hot dogs, hamburgers, soft drinks, beer, wine and paper goods will be provided. Please bring a side dish, chips or both. You can bring a dessert, but keep in mind that the leftovers from last night's chocolate party will be attending as well. The park is lovely and secluded with a boardwalk through wetlands. Please call Anne Carter at 491-2499 for RSVP, directions, and head count (you want there to be enough food, right?). |
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Wednesday, October 31st. HALLOWEEN TRICK, TREATS, VIDEOS, 7:30 pm, Delray Beach. We'll be watching some G or PG Halloween themed videos. Open to all ages. As to the trick or treat part, bring a potluck treat you enjoy. Families and friends welcome. You're also welcome to bring a magic trick to share. RSVP to Laura Michaels, lmemsm@crosswinds.net |
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Coming Events - November 2001
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Thursday, November 1st. PALM BEACH SCIENCE FICTION CLUB, 7:30 pm, Barnes & Noble, Boynton Beach. Elissa Rudolph will lead a discussion on "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and how it relates to the demons that face high school students. |
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Thursday, November 1st. BULLsig* 1:15 pm Quarterdeck Restaurant, 3151 University Dr., Davie. Reservations required. Call Jackie Proudfoot, 920-3602. |
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Friday, November 2nd. FIRST FRIDAY AT CHESTERFIELDS (6:30 pm for Happy hour, 7:00 pm or 7:30 pm for dinner) Join Palm Beach Mensa at Chesterfields, 530 S Federal Highway, Delray Beach. Be prepared for 25% for tax and tip, no plastic, cash only. Has the sign changed yet? Come & check it out with us! RSVP by Thursday to Bob Dolson at 561-272-0475 (or rdolson@bellsouth.net). Make sure you leave your phone number and tell Bob how many will be coming. |
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Saturday, November 3rd. GAME NIGHT 8:00 pm at the home of Loc-Sec Phil Hales. Bring your favorite game, friend, snack, self, or any combination. Directions upon RSVP to Phil at 752-8483. Come play! |
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Sunday, November 4th. EXCOMM MEETING 7:00 pm at the home of our LocSec Phil Hales. All members welcome. Call Phil at 752-8483 for directions or to have items added to the agenda. |
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Tuesday, November 6th. 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. |
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Thursday, November 8th. BULLsig* 1:15 pm Healthy Bites, 1538 E. Commercial Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. Reservations required. Call Jackie Proudfoot, 920-3602. |
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Friday, November 9th. MIDDLE KEYS MINI-G Call Jenny or Stan at 305-652-3547 for more details about this wonderful weekend escape! Lime Tree Bay Resort, 800-723-4519. |
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Saturday, November 10th. COVERED DISH PARTY 8:00 pm at the Hollywood manse of Ruby Allman and Jordan London. Please call Jordan or Ruby at 954-961-7334 or 954-961-8286 for navigational assistance and to RSVP. |
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Tuesday, November 13th. TRIVIAL TUESDAY |
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Tuesday, November 13th. ELECTRONIC TRIVIA 6:00 pm 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. |
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Thursday, November 15th. BULLsig* 1:15 pm Shells in the Tower Shops, 2000 S. University Dr., Davie. Reservations required. Call Jackie Proudfoot, 920-3602. |
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Saturday, November 17th. WICCA TODAY & YESTERDAY, discussion, 7:30PM, at the Clubhouse, Morningstar Circle, Delray Beach. Lady Nokomis, Lady Morrigan, Lady Bridget, and Lord Reikin will cover topics such as Growth of the Neo-Pagan Movement and Wicca during 20th Century; What Wicca is and What Wicca is not; Ethics and Spirituality of Wicca; Practices and Ways of Worship; The Wheel of the Year, including the eight Festival days; Some things Wiccans do and do not believe; and Living in the World of Non-Wiccans. $2 donation for snacks. RSVP to Elissa, 561-272-0475 by Friday, Nov. 16. Palm Beach County Mensa |
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Saturday, November 17th. PRE-THANKSGIVING COVERED DISH DINNER 8:00 pm. At this time of year, Joe and Carol support the Saint Lawrence Homeless Support Center in the name of Broward Mensa. Please help by bringing any of the following: toiletries, canned goods, used clothing. RSVP to Carol and Joe at 781-7659. |
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Sunday, November 18th. SUNDAY BRUNCH 10:00 am at the Tropical Sidewalk Café, 10171 W. Sample Road, Coral Springs. RSVP to Micki at 720-9076. |
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Tuesday, November 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. |
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Thursday, November 22nd. BULLsig* wishes you a happy Thanksgiving!. |
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Saturday, November 24th. Mensa Admission Testing 10:30 am at the main library, downtown Fort Lauderdale. Call Alex Williamson at 491-2989. |
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Saturday, November 24th. HOUSE PARTY AND GUEST SPEAKER 8:00 pm. Come and hear (and see) a talk about ASL (American Sign Language) at the Pompano Beach home of Joe McGee. Call 782-3543 for RSVP and directions. |
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Monday, November 26th. BROW BEAT Lick and Stick (Date is tentative - call 755-7078 to confirm). |
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Thursday, November 29th. BULLsig* 1:15 pm Chocolate Jungle, 19 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale. Reservations required. Call Jackie Proudfoot, 920-3602. |
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Adults only |
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Handicap access |
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No alcohol |
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Men only |
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Contribution expected |
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No pets permitted |
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Women only |
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Food provided |
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Children welcomed |
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