Palm Beach Area Mensa

Tuesday, Mar. 3, 6:30pm: ExComm Meeting for the Board and any Palm Beach Area members who wish to listen in. Meeting ID: 929 988 4617. Passcode: happy. (Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/9299884617?pwd=aXszFZuhQu93o0orYs6OeAGUW13jSK.1&omn=82024866042)

Sunday, Mar. 8, 5:30pm: Second Sunday Dinner at Tim Finnegans (voted Best Community Irish Pub in North America), 2885 S. Federal Hwy. Delray Beach, (561-330-3153; https://timfinnegansirishpub.com/). All the standard Irish favorites -- Sausage Rolls, Bavarian Pretzel, Irish Potato Soup, Angus Burgers, Guinness Stew, Bangers & Mash, Shepherd's Pie, Fish & Chips, and Bailey's Cheesecake to finish. RSVP to Elissa (elissa12@bellsouth.net) or on Meetup by Saturday, March 7 at noon. Note: Daylight Savings Time begins this Sunday, March 8.

Thursday, Mar. 19, 6 pm: The (M)any Books Book Club meets to discuss...many books! March recommendations include: "My Friends" by Frederik Backman, excellent story about love, enduring friendship and how art changes lives. Backman is the Swedish author of "A Man Called Ove" ("A Man Called Otto," i.e., Tom Hanks) whose humor is irresistible; "Declaration: The Story of American Independence" by local celebrity-author, Robert P. Watson, should be required reading for any citizen curious about America's unique beginnings. Did you know Ben Franklin edited the Declaration removing/clarifying Thomas Jefferson's superfluous verbiage? Did you know there's a crucial female name on the Declaration without which it never would have been published for all citizens to read? Another compelling non-fiction read: "Competitive Sensemaking: An Upgrade to Common Sense on Disagreement" by John Nerst. This book asks the questions -- Why don't we agree on anything anymore? Why do we draw such different conclusions from the same information? Where has civil public debate gone? "Theft of Fire" by Devon Eriksen, a sci-fi adventure, is Book 1 of the Orbital Space series. Book 2 is highly anticipated by our reader, which is the best possible recommendation. Another NF selection, "Foolproof: Why Misinformation Infects Our Minds and How to Build Immunity" by Sander van der Linden, discusses how to arm yourself against half-truths and propaganda, a must-read in today's real/not real world. Speaking of lies, another of our readers suggested, "The Little Liar" by Mitch Albom, an "unforgettable work of WW II historical fiction about truth and lies set during the Holocaust," narrated by an 11-year-old Greek boy. As you can see, we read/discuss/recommend all types of books, for all types of readers. Won't your join us and add your suggestions? Where do you draw the line - what won't you read? We'd like to know! Meeting ID: 929 988 4617. Passcode: happy (Zoom link). Please RSVP to Elissa Rudolph at elissa12@bellsouth.net or on Meetup.

Sunday, Mar. 22, 5pm: North County Mangiare at Amore Italian Chop House, 10200 SW Discovery Way. Port St. Lucie 34987. It's been a while so let's gather Sunday, March 22, 5 PM at Amore Italian Chop House in Tradition, Port St Lucie. About 1 mile from I 95, this place has excellent reviews and variety of steaks and seafood. Aperitivo hour is till 6 PM. https://amorechophouse.com/menu-select/ RSVP by Sat, March 21 with number of guests if any. RSVP on Meetup or text message to 772 212 6268. Looking forward to seeing everybody!

Thursday, Apr. 2, 6pm: Ballot Counting at Panera Bread, 8784 Boynton Beach Blvd, Boynton Beach FL 33437. Any Palm Beach Area Mensan is welcome to attend and observe the process. (See ballot on p. 4, and be sure to vote; ballots must be received by March 31!)

Sunday, Apr. 12, 5:30pm: Second Sunday Dinner at La Marsa, new Mediterranean Restaurant, 13800 Jog Rd., Delray Beach, (561-652-0500; https://lamarsacuisine.com/locations/delray-fl/). Check out their extensive menus -- the usual beef, lamb, chicken Shish Kabobs, varieties of Hommous, Stuffed Grape Leaves, Lamb Chops, lots of combos, and appetizers, fresh baked pita bread, crushed lentil soup, etc. RSVP to Elissa (elissa12@bellsouth.net) or on Meetup by Saturday, April 11 at noon.

Dates to be determined: Magnificent Mensa Scribes meets (currently alternate Thursdays at 7 pm) online via Zoom (invitation sent the day before). Are you a writer or aspire to be one? Join Alice Silver and our Mensan Scribes to hone your skills and to learn about getting published. For info, go ask Alice at alicessss@aol.com.

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