Palm Beach Area Mensa

Friday, Oct. 2, 7:00pm: [Subject to cancellation] First Friday Dinner at Payathai Asian Bistro, 5879 South Congress Ave., Atlantis (Lantana, NW corner of Lantana Rd. and Congress Ave.). Since this is a Thai restaurant, if you choose, the food can be spicy. **RESERVATIONS**: VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU REPLY: RSVP to Barry at 561-425-5675, barrykaras7314@comcast.net, or through the Meetup. (These are still listed monthly in Meetup, but probably haven't actually been held for a few months; it's uncertain when/if they'll actually resume.)

Saturday, Oct. 3, 5:30pm: Webinar: Richard Lederer: Fascinating Facts about our Presidents. Mensan Richard Lederer, who has given many fascinating language talks at Mensa gatherings over the years, will offer a treasury of insights into the feats, fates, families, foibles, and firsts of our American presidents. Happy (half) hour starts at 5:30; talk starts at 6. Registration link: https://bit.ly/2G14Uf2  -- See also [Meetup] , [Facebook]

Thursday, Oct. 8, 6:00pm: Virtual Happy Hour Without Pants. BYOB, and pants and shoes are optional, as long as your screen only goes from the waist up. Meeting ID: 475 919 0470, Password: 747229 (Zoom link) RSVP on Meetup or by by phone to Amy at 561-964-3283. RSVP needed in case there's a change to the Zoom link.

Saturday, Oct. 10, 11:15am: ExComm Pants Optional Meeting. Come join the local officers and members at large as we discuss the local group activities. All members are welcome to come listen, share ideas, and volunteer. Online via Zoom; Meeting ID: 75760874775, Password: ExComm (Zoom Link)

Saturday, Oct. 17, 6:00pm: Virtual Happy Hour, Black Tie Not Required. Bring your own drink (maybe even a Corona beer!), and everything else, for an online Zoom Happy Hour. Formalwear is not required, but you could dress up a bit if you haven't had any other chance to do so since March. Meeting ID: 475 919 0470, Password: 747229. [Zoom link] Please RSVP on Meetup or to Amy at 561-964-3283 to get an update on the Zoom link if it is needed.

Sunday, Oct. 18, 4-6pm: CultureQuest. This is the annual Mensa competitive quiz of cultural knowledge. Teams had to be set by Autust 31. [Facebook]

Thursday, Oct. 22, 6:00pm: Virtual Happy Hour, Come as You Are. BYOB, and everything else, for an informal Zoom Happy Hour with or without pants, shoes, etc. Meeting ID: 475 919 0470, Password: 747229 (Zoom link) RSVP on MeetUp or by phone to Amy at 561-964-3283 to be notified in case there's a change to the Zoom link.

Saturday, Oct. 31, 6:00pm: Virtual Happy Hour, With or Without Halloween Mask. If you're not going out trick-or-treating, stay in with your choice of refreshments. In celebration of Halloween, wear a costume, or a mask, or maybe a funny hat . Meeting ID: 475 919 0470, Password: 747229 (Zoom link) RSVP on MeetUp or by phone to Amy at 561-964-3283 to be notified in case there's a change to the Zoom link.

Saturday, Oct. 31 at 8pm: Gifted Youth Full Moon Virtual Party online. For information, contact Parisa at giftedyouth@palmbeach.us.mensa.org. In accordance with our Risk Management protocols, invitation details will not be posted in the Newsletter.

Dates to be determined: Magnificent Mensa Scribes meets (varying dates, currently twice a month on Wednesdays at 6:30 pm) online via Zoom. Are you a writer or aspire to be one? Join Linda Rubinstein (the new host, taking over for Prudy Taylor Board) and our Mensan Scribes to hone your skills and to learn about getting published. For info, contact Linda at Lsrubin18@msn.com.

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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

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