Palm-Mensa

Palm Beach County Mensa Calendar of Events
March, 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 Sunday, February 27, 2005

	Thursday, March 3, 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, March 4, 1:15 pm. BULLsig North: Vila's Cuban Restaurant, 4000 N. University Drive, Ft Lauderdale. Call Jackie Proudfoot, 954-920-3602.
	Friday, March 4, 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.
	Tuesday, March 8, 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, March 9, 11:30 am. Second Wednesday; drop by for lunch. at the Treasure Coast Mall in Jensen Beach. Meet in the food court by Pita World (look for two upturned glasses on the table). Bring a friend or two. Questions, call Janice Johnson at 772- 463-0495, janice@aposner.net. NOTE: The same event is also scheduled for April 13.
	Wednesday, March 9, 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, March 11, 1:15 pm. BULLsig South: Dave and Busters, 3000 Oakwood Plaza, Dania Beach. Call Jackie Proudfoot, 954-920-3602.
	Saturday, March 12. PARTY in Hollywood. The food is good, the conversation interesting, the people super, the games are what you make of them. Board and live games, your choice. The ambience is either inside or outside, patio or outdoors, with half a dozen conversation pits around. Bring-A-Dish, $3.00 contribution for all. Come join us - RSVP to Ruby Allman, 954-961-7334.
	Sunday, March 13. CANOE OR KAYAK THE TURNER RIVER, from Everglades City at the foot of State Road 29 off the Tamiami Trail. We leave from the Outfitter in Everglades City, a Bed and Breakfast (stay overnight Saturday if you wish) where we rent our boats. They transport the boats for us to the put-in point. The Turner River has some deliciously dense mangrove tunnels where the sun is almost totally blotted out and ancient Indian mounds and artifacts along the way. Only thing it doesn't have is toilet facilities along the way. We will car-pool for those who wish from Broward. Figure about 4 hours on the water. $15.00 for the Outfitter to cart your own boat, $30.00 Members $35.00 Non- Members for single kayak, $20.00 Members and $25.00 Non-Members per person for tandem kayak. RSVP with payment to Jordan London, 954-961-8286.
	Sunday, March 13, 4:30 pm. Northern Counties. We will meet in Palm City at the home of Alan Posner and Janice Johnson, (772) 463-0495, janice@aposner.net, for a potluck. BYOB and a dish to share (that goes with pasta). The hosts will make photos and video from their trip to Maine (by trawler) available for optional viewing. Friendly Lab on premises who likes to play with other dogs. RSVP to Janice.
	Wednesday, March 16, 7:00 pm. 3RD WEDNESDAY PUB NIGHT SOUTH. The Field Irish Pub, 3281 Griffin Road, Dania Beach. Live music! Date change this month only (to avoid St. Patrick's Day). For information call Jason Knight, 954-969-0683. Live music!
	Friday, March 18, 1:15 pm. BULLsig East: Shirttail Charlie's, 400 S W 3rd Ave., Ft Lauderdale Call Jackie Proudfoot, 954-920-3602.
	Saturday, March 19, 8:00 pm. St. Patrick's Day (+2) Covered Dish Dinner. at Joe and Carol Lee Vitale's home. 8:00 PM at 3840 N.W. Third Terrace, Pompano Beach. Joe will prepare his customary corned beef and cabbage platter. Green food (or orange or ?) acceptable.
	Tuesday, March 22, 7:00 pm. GEN-X BOWLING IN MARGATE: If you have skill to spare, or even if you don't, join us for a few games and strike up a conversation. You'll have a ball, until it's time to split! If interested, you must RSVP to Jason Knight at 954-464-8877 for location and directions.
	Wednesday, March 23, 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, March 25, 1:15 pm. BULLsig West: Sea Shanty, 3405 Griffin Road, Hollywood. Call Jackie Proudfoot, 954-920-3602.
	Saturday, March 26. Visit Vizcaya and bicycle in Coral Gables. We will go to Vizcaya and tour this magnificent mansion imported piece by piece from Europe. If you haven't been there, you're in for a treat. After that, BYO lunch and then a quick tour of Coral Gables by bicycle. This is a beautiful, invented city, and well worth seeing on a two to three hour tour. The Venetian Pool, Old Water Tower, Alhambra Gardens, are must-sees. We will car-pool from Broward at the Bass Pro/Outdoor World. Cost is direct to Vizcaya: Adults $12.00, kids 5-12 $6.00, kids under 5 free. They accept the usual credit cards, and there's usually a discount coupon on their web site. RSVP to Jordan London, 954-961-7334.
	Saturday, March 26: GAMES NIGHT at the home of Leslie Stern. Grab a couple of your favorite games and join hostess Leslie for a night of lively conversation and friendly competition! RSVP to 954-739-7867. Smoking, pet.
	Sunday, March 27, 12:00 pm. SUNDAY BRUNCH at Too Jayšs Deli in Plantation, 11:00 am. This charming location, at the Fountains in Plantation, is more of a restaurant than a deli. The scrumptious deserts, salads and deli meats are on display, but we will take advantage of the friendly service and ample seating. Starters, salads, wraps, sandwiches, melts, burgers, classic combinations, fish, chicken and entrees. Therešs something here for everyone and at such reasonable prices. The average cost of most menu items is about $7.00. That makes this an unbeatable combination, good food, friends, fun and it doesnšt cost too much at Too Jayšs. The Fountains in Plantation is located at 801 South University Drive, just south of the main entrance. RSVP to Micki Hawn at 954-345-1688.
	Friday, April 1, 1:15 pm. BULLsig North: TBA. Call Jackie Proudfoot, 954-920-3602.
	Saturday-Sunday, April 2-3. CANOE/KAYAK AND CAMP OVERNIGHT AT FISH EATING CREEK, about 1/2 hour above Clewiston on Route U.S. 27. We'll rent our boats there, take our tents, stoves, etc., on board, and paddle about 7 miles upstream to our camping site. Make camp, prepare dinner, watch the animal life. Life is good. Next morning, break camp, paddle downstream with the current. Life is better. We have tents, mattresses, sleeping bags you can borrow. Based on the cost of canoes or kayaks: Cost $45.00 per Member for canoe; $54.00 per Member for kayak (single or double). $56.00 per Non-Member for canoe, $67.00 per Non-member for kayak (single or double). Includes boat with accessories, Saturday night dinner, lots of good, clean exercise, and all the fun you can handle. Leader Jordan London, 954-961-8286.
	Thursday, April 7, 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, April 8, 1:15 pm. BULLsig South: TBA. Call Jackie Proudfoot, 954-920-3602.
	Friday, April 8. DEEP SEA FISHING TRIP. Party boat leaves from Ft. Lauderdale at 7:30 pm and returns at 11:30 pm. Cost includes pole, bait, gratuities, snacks and refreshments. For pricing and reservations, contact Elaine Vitow at 954-748-2927.
	Saturday, April 9, 7:00 pm. MONTHLY OAK/MENSA PARTY IN HOLLYWOOD. The usual - good people, good food, good games, good conversation, good time. Bring A Dish, $3.00 contribution. RSVP to Ruby Allman, 954-961-7334.
	Friday-Sunday, April 15-17. Register for MindGames® before it's too late. MindGames 2005 will be in Tampa. You need to register ahead of time. Contact Barry Karas for more information.
	Friday, April 15, 1:15 pm. BULLsig East: TBA. Call Jackie Proudfoot, 954-920-3602.

*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 March, 2005

Palm Beach County Mensa Calendar of Events
March, 2005