MURDER MYSTERY GAME PARTY - Saturday, August 12th at 7 PM at the home of former LocSec Lynn Hufnagel O'Dwyer. Pizza, soft drinks and yummy desserts will be served (bring your own beer or wine). GAME IS LIMITED TO 8 PLAYERS- RSVP ASAP to Lynn at 561-394-6999. $5.00. Small dog and bird in residence. No smoking. Adults only (this is not a children's game). I live at 1174 NW 13th St., #132B, Boca Raton. From I-95 or the Turnpike: Exit at Glades Road. Go East to NW 10th Ave. (opposite the first entrance to FAU), turn right onto tenth, follow around the bend, it turns into NW 12th Ave. The development, Boca Linda West is on the left, just past the first traffic light (NW 13th St. ) Go past the development and make a turn around back into it. Once inside, turn left and my condo will be on the right, after the first fence.

Saturday, August 12th at 6:30 PM. North County Gathering to be held at Pig & Whistle Pub, 217 Orange Avenue, Fort Pierce. Their phone number is 561.489.3969. RSVP to Bill Whitesell at 561.336.8859 and to get directions. It's a bit tricky to get to the pub as Orange Ave is currently closed.

Friday, August 18, 7:30PM, Mensadventure at Out of Denmark, 1715 S. Federal Hwy., Delray Beach, 561-276-4950. The Sun-Sentinel's fine dining critic gave this out-of-the-way restaurant four stars for its family style, Northern European fare. Located on the NE corner of Linton Blvd. and S. Federal Hwy. Out of Denmark is a bit hard to find, tucked away as it is behind Sushi Jazz. But keep looking. Its' romantic atmosphere it worth the search. Entrees include appetizers, soup or salad, vegetables, potatoes or rice. Samples of entrees: Frikadeller (veal patties), Chicken Raspberry, Steak Au Poivre, Wienerschnitzel, Almond Crusted Salmon, Danish Lobster Tails, Norwegian Salmon, and more. Prices range from $17 (the chicken) to $29 (lobster tails). Desserts are homemade; the critic raved about the Danish layer cake and blueberry cobbler. I have a copy of the review; I'll fax it to whoever wants to see it. As usual, our Mensadventures are cash only deals where we add 25% to the dinner price to cover tax and tip. Call Elissa at 561-272-0475 by Thursday, August 17th to make reservations-RSVPs are a must!! Bring a hearty appetite!

Deadline for September newsletter submission, Monday, August 21st. Please send items to Glen by this date. E-mail submissions to Doojinsi@att.net, fax to 561.616.7372 (call first) OR send them to 505 Spencer Drive #204, WPB, FL 33409.

South County Gathering/4th Friday Happy Hour. Friday, August 25th, 5:30 P.M. Colucci's Attic in Delray. Come play National Trivia Network trivia game with other restaurant/bar patrons across the country and have a light dinner. RSVP to Barry Karas at 561.964.4360 (or bkaras@mindspring.com) by Thursday the 24th no later than 10 PM to confirm. Colucci's is at the south end of the Lake Ida shopping plaza, at the S.W. corner of Lake Ida and Congress. I have to make reservations, especially since this is on a Friday evening. We are flexible about the time, of course, due to quitting times, traffic conditions, distance, etc. If you can, just let me know *about* when you'll be there, I'd appreciate it.

Saturday, August 26th, 7 PM - Executive Board Meeting. This is our first meeting since December, 1999, and we have a "full plate" of items to discuss. This meeting is open to all members of Palm Beach County Mensa, but you must RSVP to Glen Moulder in order to attend since he is holding it at his home and he needs to know how many are coming. Please do not show up unannounced as this will impact seating and refreshments. E-mail doojinsi@att.net or call 561.616.7372 to RSVP. The address is 505 Spencer Drive, unit 204. This is a gated building and you'll have to dial us for access. Contact Glen for specific instructions and for an advance copy of the agenda. Light refreshments, not a meal, will be served. We look forward to your input.

Monday, September 4th - Labor Day. This federal holiday, celebrated the first Monday of September, was first observed in 1882 in New York by the Central Labor Union.

Deadline for October newsletter submission, Monday, September 18th. Please send items to Glen by this date. E-mail submissions to Doojinsi@att.net, fax to 561.616.7372 (call first) OR send them to 505 Spencer Drive #204, WPB, FL 33409.