Palm-Mensa

Thursday, January 5, 7:00 pm. 1ST THURSDAY PUB NIGHT. Bennigan's on Cypress Creek Road (just west of I-95, north side). For further information call Jason Knight, 954-969-0683.

Friday, January 6, 1:15 pm. BULLsig South: Paolo's Three's Company, 242 E. Dania Beach Blvd., Dania Beach. Call Jackie Proudfoot, 954-920-3602.

Friday, January 6, 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-Sunday, January 7-8. CAR & TENT CAMPING at Koreshan Historic State Park near Naples. This is the site of the Koreshan settlement whose residents believed that we live on the inside of Earth. OAK will supply Saturday dinner; you are responsible for all other meals. Expect to go kayaking or canoeing Saturday and/or Sunday. Cost $25.00/members, $30.00/nonmembers. Contact Jordan London at 954-961-8286.

Tuesday, January 10, 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 11, 11:30 am. Second Wednesday lunch, in the food court at the Treasure Coast Mall near "Latin Food." Questions, call Janice 772-463-0495.

Friday, January 13, 1:15 pm. BULLsig North: California Pizza Kitchen, 2301 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale. Call Jackie Proudfoot, 954-920-3602.

Saturday, January 14, 7:00 pm. Year Happy New! Monthly Party at Jordan London and Ruby Allman's house in Hollywood. Good friends, good conversation, good food, games. Someone should bring all the rules, etc for Charades. Bring a main dish or side dish to share- enough for 6-8 servings plus $3.00 contribution per person. RSVP required to Ruby Allman at 954-961-7334.

Sunday, January 15. MORNING BICYCLE RIDE in John Prince Park in Lake Worth. A really nice ride, approximately 15 miles round trip, with rest stops and photo ops. Lunch afterward, will be either BYO picnic lunch or at a local eatery-TBD. Contact Jordan London at 954-961-8286. DATE CORRECTION!!!

Sunday, January 15, 11:00 am. SUNDAY BRUNCH -- Riverside Hotel Las Olas. Hurry, before the tourists leave for the winter. A lavish brunch in the Champagne Grill Room of the Riverside Hotel on Las Olas Boulevard. Some special touches include the complimentary champagne cocktails, the shellfish tower, unique salads, unique entries and one of a kind pastries and desserts. I can't wait to sample eggs over lobster hash, steak & egg benedict or a Japanese breakfast! The cost of $38.50 per person includes complimentary valet parking. The Riverside Hotel is located at 620 East Las Olas Boulevard in downtown Fort Lauderdale. RSVP to Micki Hawn at 954-345-1688.

Thursday, January 19, 7:00 pm. 3RD THURSDAY PUB NIGHT. Biddy Early's, 3419 N. Andrews Ave. It's on the west side between Oakland Park Blvd. and Prospect Rd. For further information call Jason Knight, 954-969-0683.

Friday, January 20, 1:15 pm. BULLsig East: Shirttail Charlie's, 400 SW 3rd Ave., Fort Lauderdale. Call Jackie Proudfoot, 954-920-3602.

Saturday, January 21, 2:00 pm. GIFTED CHILDREN- Learning Styles and Individual Needs. Meet and listen to speaker Dr. Wendy Weiner, learning specialist, child advocate and owner and director of Learning Your Way, Inc. Dr. Weiner comes highly recommended to our group, and first-time Mensa hostess PK Belke, busy mother of an active 4-year-old, is as pleased to host Dr. Weiner's talk as she is to have the opportunity to meet some of her fellow Mensans! You won't want to miss this fascinating and educational afternoon! Please call PK Belke at 954-873-3042 for RSVP and directions.

Saturday, January 21, 8:00 pm. COVERED-DISH DINNER - Post-holiday, (how many resolutions have you already broken?) with a twist! Bring a "white elephant" unwanted or not exactly-to-your-taste holiday gift and a few extra dollars for an auction conducted by Joe to benefit our treasury. This was a lot of fun and a successful fund-raiser last year. 8:00 PM at the home of Carol Lee and Joe Vitale, 3840 NW Third Terrace, Pompano Beach. RSVP to 954-781-7659. Pet in house. Smoking on (re)screened porch or back deck.

Sunday, January 22. Barbecue at the home of Alan Posner and Janice Johnson, Palm City.  RSVP to Janice at 772-463-0495 or janice@aposner.net.  Bring something to barbecue and drink.  Side dishes provided.  Friendly dogs welcome.

Friday, January 27, 1:15 pm. BULLsig West: Tijuana Taxi, 4400 S. University Drive, Davie. Call Jackie Proudfoot, 954-920-3602.

February 4-11. SIG Gathering Guadeloupe Club Med, French West Indies. Active Mensans of all ages, including children(!), are invited to join the Club Med SIG of American Mensa for a week of beach sports and fun at the Guadeloupe Club Med starting February 4, 2006. Sports include sailing, windsurfing, archery, flying trapeze, tennis, dancing, snorkeling, beach volleyball, and kayaking.  All sports equipment, lessons, French/Caribbean meals, and drinks are included in the room price of $95 (D.O.). Just bring your swimsuit and passport.  If you want to climb an active volcano, bring your hiking shoes.  Meet the Mensa group Saturday evening in front of the main restaurant in Club Med at 7:25 P.M. for dinner, followed by a week of active fun on the Guadeloupe Riviera. Details are on the SIG website at www.MensaClubMed.org.  Contact Erica Byrne, SIG coordinator, at EMByrne@attglobal.net with any questions. Registration is free. SIG membership is free.

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