Palm-Mensa

Palm Beach County Mensa Calendar of Events
January, 2005

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 discretion. 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 indicates 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 may appear in this column. Most phone numbers for Broward events will be area code 954, for Miami, 305.

Last updated Friday, December 31, 2004

	Thursday, January 6, 7:00 pm. 1ST THURSDAY PUB NIGHT NORTH. Big Bear Brewing Company, 1800 University Drive, Coral Springs, 954-341-5545. Jason Knight, 954-969-0683.
	Friday, January 7, 1:15 pm. BULLsig North: Sage Cafe, 2318 N Fed. Hwy., Ft. Lauderdale. Call Jackie Proudfoot, 954-920-3602.
	Friday, January 7, 7:00 pm. FIRST FRIDAY at Payathai, NW corner of Congress Ave and Lantana Road, Lantana. Enter via the Lantana Rd entrance, Payathai is about 10 stores to the right. RSVP Barry Karas 561 964-4360 or bkaras@mindspring.com.
	Saturday, January 8, 1:00 pm. LITERARY CINEMA. Join Maggie Rubin for a film and follow-up discussion, Broward Main Library, 100 S. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale. This month's author- Harper Lee (author of To Kill a Mocking Bird). Contact Maggie if you'd like to carpool (954 946-7340), or just arrive 15 minutes early at the library! (Want more information about this series? Call 954 357-7452).
	Saturday, January 8. Party: Your post-New Year's party, folks. At Ruby Alman and Jordan London's in Hollywood. Games, great food, wonderful people, good conversation. Bring-A-Dish and $3.00 contribution. RSVP to Ruby Allman, 954-961-7334.
	Tuesday, January 11, 5:30 pm. ELECTRONIC TRIVIA NORTH meets, as always, at Rickey's, 4645 Hollywood Blvd. Exit I-95 at Hollywood Blvd. and go west to 48th Ave. Park in back. We meet at 5:30 p.m. since there are some good games early, but if you can't make it early, come when you can. Pretty good food, very good trivia. Smoking where permitted.
	Wednesday, January 12, 11:30 am. SECOND WEDNESDAY LUNCH. Treasure Coast Mall in Jensen Beach.Meet in the food court by Pita World (look for 2 upturned glasses on the table). Bring a friend or two. Questions, call Janice Johnson at 772-463-0495, janice@aposner.net.
	Wednesday, January 12, 8:00 pm. DISCUSSION SIG. Discuss politics, science, art, etc., in depth. Topics decided at each meeting. Snacks and drinks provided. RSVP to Roy Fischler at 954-578-8273 for location. Pets, no smoking.
	Friday, January 14, 1:15 pm. BULLsig South: Kings Head Pub, 500 E Dania Beach Blvd., Dania Beach. Call Jackie Proudfoot, 954-920-3602.
	Saturday, January 15, 8:00 pm. COVERED DISH DINNER. Covered Dish Dinner with a twist! Bring a "white elephant" unwanted or not-quite-to-your-taste holiday gift and a few extra dollars for an auction conducted by Joe to benefit our treasury. 8:00 pm, Carol Lee & Joe Vitale, 3840 N.W. Third Terrace, Pompano Beach. RSVP to 954/781-7659.
	Sunday, January 16, 11:00 am. SUNDAY BRUNCH at Coral Springs Super Buffet. Oriental delights to tempt your taste buds! Peking roast duck, snow crab legs, clams, roast beef, oysters, dim sum, soup bar, salad bar, dessert bar. Just $ 7.99/person. 2101 N. University Drive, next to Doris', east side, RSVP to Micki Hawn at 954-345- 1688.
	Sunday, January 16. Bicycle at Shark Valley off the Tamiami Trail: A 15-mile ride, broken at half-way by the 65-foot-high tower overlooking the Everglades. Beautiful viewing, captivating scenery. Usually dozens of alligators line the trail in the Shark Valley Park. Ruby Allman, 954-961-7334.
	Thursday, January 20, 7:00 pm. 3RD THURSDAY PUB NIGHT SOUTH. The Field Irish Pub, 3281 Griffin Road, Dania Beach. For information call Jason Knight, 954-969-0683.
	Friday, January 21, 1:15 pm. BULLsig East: 15th St. Fishery, 1900 SE 13th Street, Ft. Lauderdale. Call Jackie Proudfoot, 954-920-3602.
	Saturday, January 22: GAMES NIGHT at the Davie home of Jay Bertolet & Laura Peralta. Grab a couple of your favorite games & let the good times roll. You won't be "board"- we promise! RSVP and directions, 954-424-8822.
	Saturday, January 22. MURDER MYSTERY NIGHT on the Seminole Gulf Railway out of Fort Myers. Spend an intriguing and fun-filled evening as a super sleuth. $75 per person includes train ride, entertainment, 5-course meal, taxes, and gratuities. Train boards at 6 pm, returns at approximately 9:30 pm. If you would like to stay overnight in Fort Myers, hotel rooms are available from $35 per person (plus tax, double occupancy). Payment for train trip due by Saturday, January 15, 2005. Jordan London (954-961-8286) for details and reservations.
	Wednesday, January 26, 8:00 pm. DISCUSSION SIG at the home of Roy Fischler. Discuss politics, science, art, etc., in depth. Topics to be decided at each meeting. Snacks and drinks provided. RSVP to 954-578-8273. Pets, no smoking.
	Friday, January 28, 1:15 pm. BULLsig West: Hills Cafe, 4000 N 46th Ave. Hollywood. Call Jackie Proudfoot, 954-920-3602.
	Saturday, January 29, 11:00 am. JUDGING OF SCHOLARSHIP ESSAYS in Palm City. Judges will meet to read and score essays, written by students who will be enrolled in college next year. Essays outline their career goals. Highest scoring essays will be sent on to regional competition. Lunch will be served. Call now to reserve a slot as a judge! Janice Johnson, 772-463-0495, janice@aposner.net.
	Saturday-Sunday, January 29-30. Car camp at Long Pine Key In Flamingo Park in Everglades National Park. A perfect time of year - we'll bring our bikes, take hikes and explore several areas, perhaps a canoe or kayak trip. Saturday Night Dinner will be provided to you cooked over a wonderful campfire or grill. You'll provide BYO breakfasts and lunch. Cost per person approximately $30.00. RSVP to Jordan London, 954-961-8286.
	Sunday, February 6. Café Cinemathique International presents foreign film "Since Otar Left". This event, held on a monthly basis and lead by retired film professor, lecturer and enthusiast Shelley Isaacs, includes the following: snack, introduction to the film, screening, post-screening discussion, references and anecdotes. Although this is a monthly event, Professor Isaacs is looking forward to welcoming an audience of Broward Mensans on this particular afternoon. RSVP to him at "cinemathique1@aol.com". Sunrise Cinemas on Pine Island Drive and 44th Street (SW corner); $10.00 admission. Highly recommended by local Mensans who've attended!

*Broward's Ubiquitous Leisurely Lunchers

Calendar Symbols Legend
	No smoking	Adults only	Handicap access
	No alcohol	Men only	Contribution expected
	No pets permitted	Women only	Food provided
	Animals on premises		Children welcomed
	Broward Mensa event		Overnight accommodations
	Miami Mensa event
	Palm Beach County Mensa event
	Space Coast Area Mensa event

Palm-Mensa

Palm Beach County Mensa Calendar of Events January, 2005

Palm Beach County Mensa Calendar of Events
January, 2005