Palm-Mensa

Friday, February 1, 7:00 pm. FIRST FRIDAY at Payathai restaurant in the shopping mall/center at the northwest corner of Lantana Rd. and Congress Ave. If you enter the shopping center from the Lantana Rd. entrance Payathai is about 10 stores down on the right. The restaurant is to the left of a pool hall. REPLY TO: Barry Karas 561 964-4360 or bkaras@adelphia.net. While reservations are not technically necessary your RSVPs will enable the restaurant to arrange for special seating/tables, etc.

Saturday-Sunday, February 2-3. Mensa Outdoor - Tent Camping at the Pine Grove campsites in Jonathan Dickinson Park in Jupiter.  OAK will supply Saturday night group dinner.  The Park has excellent bicycling and hiking trails, and has canoeing and kayaking available at its concession stand.  Pets on a leash are allowed.  You can borrow a tent, mattresses, sleeping bags (have to be cleaned before being returned).  Cost is $25.00 per paid Member, $30.00 per non-paid Member; kids <12 are1/2 price.  Contact Jordan London, 954-961-8286.

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

Friday, February 8, 1:15 pm. BULLsig North: La Molinda, 119 W Oakland Park Blvd. Ft. Lauderdale. Call Jackie Proudfoot, 954-920-3602.

Saturday, February 9. Mensa Outdoor - The Renaissance Festival at Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield Beach. Opening Day. We go as a group, everyone does his own thing, and we meet for lunch, and then hang out together until we leave. We will try to get discount coupons if they are available. OAK has done this annually, had a great time, and enjoyed the shows, parades, tournaments, and food. Some of the shows are really funny, and the music is eclectic and good quality. Contact Ruby Allman, 954-961-7334.

Saturday, February 9, 11:00 am. Scholarship Judging. We'll meet in Palm City to read and score applicants' essays. No experienced required, only an interest in the career aspirations of today's youth. If you are interested in serving as a judge, contact janice@aposner.net (or call Janice at 772-463-0495). We need both Mensa and non-Mensa judges. Lunch will be provided.

Wednesday, February 13, 11:30 am. Second Wednesday. Meet for lunch at the food court in the Treasure Coast Mall in Jensen Beach.Look for us at a table near "Pita World" (new location). Questions, call Janice at 772-463-0495 or Janice@aposner.net.

Friday, February 15, 1:15 pm. BULLsig East: 15th Street Fishery, 1900 S E 15th Street,  Ft. Lauderdale. Call Jackie Proudfoot, 954-920-3602.

Saturday, February 16, 7-9 pm. Novel writing Workshop, Delray Beach - If you've ever dreamed of writing a novel but don't know how to get started, mark this date on your calendar. You won't want to miss the free, two-hour workshop offered by Mensa titled "Yes, YOU Can Write a Novel." Led by Mensan Prudy Taylor Board, whose fourth novel, A Grave Injustice, was just released. The workshop will detail how to get organized, how to plan, The workshop is open to the general public and will be held in the Clubhouse of the Morningstar development off Atlantic Ave. and west of Military Trail (for exact directions contact Elissa, elissa12@bellsouth.net).

Board, a Delray Beach resident who's had 18 books published, taught creative writing for 20+ years on the "other" coast and has been a presenter at writers' conferences throughout the United States and Canada. She will base the workshop on her own book "101 Tips on Writing and Selling Your First Novel" which grew out of her own experiences in writing and publishing.

A hands-on workshop, there will be handouts and a drawing for a free critique of a novel in progress. Following a Q and A session, light refreshments will be served and Board's books will be available for purchase and autographing.

Sunday, February 17, 11 AM. Sunday Brunch at La Vie En Rose. Ah, Hearts and flowers and Valentines and romance. Let's all meet at a romantic setting for the finest Country French Cooking in Broward County. Wonderful atmosphere, fantastic food that we will order from the menu. This gem is located at 2950 North State Road 7 in Margate, just south of Sample Road on the East side. RSVP to Micki Hawn at 954-345-1688.

Thursday, February 21, 7:00 pm. 3RD THURSDAY PUB NIGHT WEST. Bahama Breeze at Sawgrass Mills Mall (north), near the Target store's parking. For further information call Jason Knight, 954-969-0683.

Friday, February 22, 1:15 pm. BULLsig West: Grumpy Dick's Restaurant, 801 S University Dr. C 130, Plantation. Call Jackie Proudfoot, 954-920-3602.

Saturday, February 23, 3 pm. Fourth Saturday Fun - Young Mensan Activities - FAMILY EVENT -- Old-fashioned backyard barbecue at the home of new member Heidi Colston in Plantation. Come at 3:00 PM and stay into the evening to roast marshmallows and make s'mores.  Hotdogs and accoutrements will be provided, as well as a few munchies. Bring a dish to share and the meat of your choice if you do not want hotdogs. PARENTS - this is an opportunity for you to sit and chat while the kids enjoy the swing set, and other yard games. If you can bring an extra lawn chair or two, thanks.

You MUST RSVP by Feb. 9, 2008 to Heidi at 954-791-0403, RZRBKHOG@aol.com. NO EXCEPTIONS. Include # of adults and children, and contact # in case of emergency changes in plans. PETS ON PREMISES, but out of the back yard.

Sunday, February 24. Mensa Outdoor - Morikami Gardens in Delray Beach and the Hatsumi (Spring) Festival. The Drummers, booths, various gardens, museum all contribute to a really lovely day and experience. We've gone there annually for the past five years, and each year gets better. Cost at the gate is $12.00 for adults, $10.00 for seniors, $8.00 for children. Contact Jordan London, 954-961-8286.

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