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 discussion. 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.

Friday, September 1st, 7 P.M. - First Friday at Chesterfields, 530 S. Federal Highway, Delray Beach. Celebrate the first Friday of the month at Chesterfields in Delray Beach. We've reserved the Tea Room for an intimate dinner with some of your old Mensa buddies and even some new ones. Shepherds Pie at $10 to Surf & Turf for $23 and limited English beer in unlimited quantities. Be prepared for 25% for tax and tip, no plastic, cash only or you will be washing dishes. Good food and Mensa camaraderie too! RSVP to Bob Dolson at 561-272-0475 (or rdolson@bellsouth.net) by Thursday. Make sure you leave your phone number and if you are bringing a guest.

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.

Friday, September 8th. First permanent white settlement in pre-America established in 1565 at St. Augustine, 435 years ago by the Spanish.

Saturday, September 9th, 9 AM. Weekend Perkophiles at Einstein Brothers bagels, 4352 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33411. This is a new event that I intend to hold monthly, or more frequently if it proves successful. No need for RSVPs or any notification, just show up and we'll have coffee and breakfast and talk about whatever subjects come to the fore. I'll be there wearing a gray knit shirt with the Mensa logo and the legend Mensa Local Officer embroidered on it. The store is located at Okeechobee Blvd and Military Trail in West Palm Beach in the newly remodeled Cross County shopping center near the Radio Shack and the Chili's restaurant. If you need more information, call me, Glen Moulder, at 561.616.7372 or send e-mail to Doojinsi@worldnet.att.net.

Saturday, September 16th, 4 PM. North County Gathering to be held at Bill Whitesell's house. RSVP to Bill Whitesell at 561.336.8859 and to get directions.

Saturday, September 16th, 6 PM. DIECISEIS DE SEPTIEMBRE in Delray Beach. Come celebrate the REAL Mexican Independence Day with REAL Mexican food you never even knew you liked. All new menu, same great margaritas. $10 per person, all food and drink provided. Call Sharron for RSVP and directions 561-274-3553 by the
Thursday before.

Friday, September 22nd, 12:27 PM - Autumnal Equinox. Beginning of the fall season in the Northern Hemisphere.

South County Gathering/4th Friday Happy Hour. Friday, September 22nd, 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.

Deadline for October newsletter submission, Thursday, September 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.

Free Concert - South Florida Philharmonic Orchestra. Monday September 25th at 7PM (gates open 6:30PM) at the Pompano Beach Ampitheater - NE 6th St & 18th Ave. The phone number at the Ampitheater is 954.786.4111. You may also call Maggie Rubin of Broward Mensa on Sunday the 24th in the afternoon at 954.946.7340 for more information.

Friday, October 6th, 7 P.M. First Friday at Chesterfields, 530 S Federal Highway, Delray Beach. Celebrate the first Friday of the month at Chesterfields in Delray Beach. We've reserved the Tea Room for an intimate dinner and catch up on the latest Mensa rumors. Shepherds Pie at $10 to Surf & Turf for $23 and limited English beer in unlimited quantities. Be prepared for 25% for tax and tip, no plastic, cash only or you will be washing dishes. Good food and Mensa camaraderie too! RSVP to Bob Dolson at 561-272-0475 (or rdolson@bellsouth.net) by Thursday. Make sure you leave your phone number and if you are bringing a guest.

Monday, October 9th - The U.S. Federal celebration of Columbus Day.

Tuesday, October 31st - Halloween or Eve of All Saints' Day. This is the modern continuation of an ancient Celtic celebration known as All Hallows' Eve or Hallowmass which marked the beginning of the winter season. The old tradition is associated with masquerades, bonfires and ghost stories.

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No smoking

Adults only

Handicap access

No alcohol

Men only

Contribution expected

No pets permitted

Women only

Food provided

Animals on premises

Children welcomed

Overnight accommodations