Palm Beach Area Mensa

Friday, March 4 at 7pm: First Friday Dinner, at Payathai Asian Bistro, 5879 South Congress Ave., Atlantis (Lantana, NW corner of Lantana Rd. and Congress Ave.).  New location. Same First Friday Meetup!! Thai food is different -- and can be spicy. Service is good and prices are reasonable. The place has limited space, so it's important that you RSVP to Barry at 561-964-4360, barrykaras7314@comcast.net,  or through the Meetup.

Sunday, March 6 at 5:30pm: First Sunday Dinner–Banana Boat, 739 E Ocean Ave, Boynton Beach, 561-732-9400. RSVP by noon March 5 to timhunter@juno.com (NEW EVENT COORDINATOR!) OR through the Palm Beach Mensa's Meetup site. Once reservations are made, seats go to those who RSVP'ed FIRST.

Tuesday, March 15 at noon: Lunch Bunch–Palm Beach Diner, 610 S. Federal Highway, Lantana. Formerly The Friendly Greek, now under entirely new management, new menu, new decor. There's a fairly standard diner menu - breakfast, burgers, etc. - but they also have gyros, including lamb; big Greek salads; and some vegetable wraps. It can be hard to see, set back from the roadway, but there's easy parking. (RSVP Amy, aesdth@yahoo.com or see Meetup.)

Sunday, March 20 at 9am: Exotic Bird Expo at Martin County Fairgrounds, 2616 SE Dixie Hwy, Stuart. Look at companion birds, play with baby birds, buy a companion bird, stock up on bird supplies (food, toys, etc.) cheap, listen to avian veterinarians talk about parrot health, ask them questions. There's also a silent auction and raffle tables with all manner of merchandise, including chances to win restaurant gift certificates.And only $5 admission. Children under 10 are free! (Not for the taking but don't have to pay admission). Any questions? No problem! Email me at bulaws7@aol.com (See Meetup)

Sunday, March 20 at 5pm: North County: Dinner at La Forchetta Ristorante, 7820 Sw Lost River Rd, Stuart. Recent reviews for this restaurant are good/excellent, #3 of 233 restaurants in Stuart, FL. Let's try it. It's close to I 95 for South County denizens who are interested; take Exit 101 which is route FL 76 toward Stuart. Travel 0.3 miles. Right on Lost River Road. Go 0.2 miles. (Road curves). From Martin County Fairgrounds, right onto Dixie Hwy/A1A. Go 0.5 miles. Right onto Indian Street. Go 1.7 miles. Right onto FL 76. Go 3.4 miles. Left onto Lost River Road. Go 0.2 miles. Dinner menu: http://www.laforchetta.net/#!dinnermenu/c5ob Restaurant phone number is(772) 341-0303. (See Meetup.)

Thursday, March 24 at 5:45pm: Movable Feast–The Catch, 766 Northlake Blvd., Lake Park. Fairly new, on the premises formerly known as Dockside Sea Grill. The menu includes all sorts of seafood, sushi and sashimi, South American entrees (like parijuela and carne asado), and BBQ spare ribs. And they have Happy Hour 5:00-7:00. It's 2+ miles east of I-95, on the south side of Northlake. (RSVP Amy, aesdth@yahoo.com or see Meetup.)

Friday, March 25 at 6pm: Friday Family Friendly (Broward Event)–Broward Mensa invades our turf at Shake Shack, 1400 Glades Rd., Boca Raton. A modern day iconic ‘roadside' burger stand serving delicious all-natural burgers, fries, hot dogs, frozen custard, beer, and wine. Just east of I-95, across from the Florida Atlantic University campus in the University Commons shopping center. RSVP appreciated to Micki at 954-345-1688 or her cell at 954-593-0865 or email at m.hawn@aol.com. www.shakeshack.com

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