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This listing may be useful to our local members, because it is usually the most up to date version of our calendar that we have compiled. But
our primary purpose for providing it here is to display some of the nature of our activities to the rest of Mensa and to potential Mensa members
everywhere. With the consent of the individual event hosts, most of these listings include enough information that visiting Mensans can
attend and other people interested in Mensa can ask to be invited. For any questions regarding joining or re-joining Mensa please read our page on the subject.
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CODES :
BYOB bring your own beverage;
CASBA clean air/smoke break agreement;
CO clothing optional;
D/C dog / cat at residence;
FE fictitious event;
FFE fragrance-free event;
FFO finger food only;
ISE irregularly scheduled event;
LCR light carpet rules (no red wine or other staining substances -
can also mean no shoes);
MO members only;
NC no children;
NMPCW new members, prospects, and candidates welcome ("prospects," those who have inquired but not taken the test, and "candidates," those who have been qualified for membership);
NMCW new and candidate members welcome;
NS, S, S/NS. SO no smoking, smoking,
provisions for both, smoking outside;
NXM not an exclusively Mensa event;
PC , NPC details in public calendar, not in public calendar;
RSE regularly scheduled event;
WBC well-behaved children;
WCD, WCE, WCI , WCP wheelchairs
difficult, easy, impossible, possible.
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Weekly Events in July
Every Tuesday
11:30A Santa Cruz Lunch. Meet at The Crow's Nest, 2218 E. Cliff Dr., Santa Cruz. Go to south end of 7th Ave. and turn right for 2 blocks (east of entrance of yacht harbor). Park free on E. Cliff Dr. We meet at a different restaurant each month. John Taylor, (831) 475-6366. NMPCW, PC, NS.
Every Thursday
12:30P Sunnyvale Lunch Bunch. Meet at Fresh Choice, 1105 W El Camino Real, Sunnyvale 94087, in the Cala Shopping Center between Bernardo and Mary at Grape Ave. on the N side of El Camino. We will eat outside if the weather is fine, or look for us inside near the front door. New people, please call so we will expect you. Claire Taylor, (650) 494-6697. PC, NMPCW.
Date-specific Events in July
July 2 - Friday
5:30P Sweet Tomatoes Friday. Sweet Tomatoes, 7114 N Fresno St, Fresno 93720; telephone (559) 435-5797. Sweet Tomatoes has a great selection of healthful, tasty food. Quiet atmosphere for conversation and sharing of ideas. Look for us in the very back of the restaurant. Call Stephanie Andersen, (559) 324-7282. fresno-madera/a/t/sfmensa.org, for additional info. PC, SO. (RSE 1 F)
6:15P Movies That Matter: Rabbit-Proof Fence. Until the 1970s, Australian law call for young girls of mixed aboriginal and European blood to be forcibly removed from their homes and placed in an internment camp to be trained as domestic servants. This true story follows three young girls as they escape and set out on a 1500-mile trek to their home. Join us for an evening of pizza, picture, and a chance for thoughtful discussion. Pizza 6:15, Film 7:00. Movies shown on 58" plasma TV. For pizza, let us know your preference, meat or veggie. (510) 451-3009, daniel/a/t/joyfulharmony.org Hosted in Oakland by Daniel Neumayer and Gwendolyn Rothman, Harmony Center for the Joyful Spirit. Map and Directions: www.joyfulharmony.org/jh/events.htm. PC, NS, NXM.
6:30P Friday at the Pub. Join Donna Jadis and Gerry Riley at Crown Pub, 331 Hartz Ave., Danville 94526, a British-style pub complete with red London-style phone booth outside. Drinks, snacks, conversation. We'd love to meet more of our Mensan neighbors. Please call or email Donna/Gerry at (925) 978-0690 to "reserve" (so we can tell the restaurant if we need a table for 6 or 20), even if you're only thinking of coming. Ask for Donna or Mensa to find us at the Pub. For Crown info and directions, see www.crownpub.com or phone (925) 855-2185. Email: donna/a/t/mooseworks.org or gerry/a/t/mooseworks.org. (RSE 1 F)
July 3 - Saturday
11A Inventors' Co-op. Meet other inventors helping the planet. We discuss and develop patent filings and market inventions. We are electronic engineers, VCs, people seeking interesting projects, and others with intellectual property. Meetings located 30 min from Berkeley at Innovation Institute, LLC, California Business Center, 1652 West Texas Street, Fairfield, CA 94533. Kindly call Steven Kays before coming, (707) 427-6400. Free. NXM, WCP. (RSE 1 Sa)
6P Start The Month Right. It's barbecue time! At Elna and Adrian Tymes' home, Mountain View, 94043. Potluck dinner, unstructured socializing, games, talk. You provide your own meat to grill, plus bring salad, bread, or dessert to share and YOB. $1 donation requested. No reservations needed. Info (650) 969-6650. Guests of Mensans must be accompanied by the member. PC, SO, WBC, WCD, D/C. (RSE 1 Sat)
July 4 - Sunday
11:30A Sunday Sizzle. Meet Mensans for stimulating conversation at the Mtn. View Sizzler, 1962 W. El Camino (between Rengstorff and Escuela). Look for the yellow sippy cup. For encouragement call Marilyn Collins (408) 973-1905. PC, NMPCW. (RSE 1Su)
July 5 - Monday
6P Writers' Workshop. Come join us for a gathering of writers. We're having a roundtable discussion about how to get the work out to the readers - and in the happiest of outcomes, get paid for it. Do you submit work to commercial publishers? Put it on a website and sell related artwork or merchandise? Have an agent? Web publish with no expectation of getting paid? Lock it in a trunk and never let anyone see it? Join us for a discussion about how to do it, whom to contact, and how it works. Contact Ray Dillinger, bear/a/t/sonic.net for location in San Mateo and directions. BYOB, NXM, SO, C, WCI, PC. (RSE 1,5 M)
July 6 - Tuesday
Intelligencer Deadline. Deadline for calendar events, advertising, members' free ads, and all other content. See page 2 of the printed Intelligencer for information pertaining to general Intelligencer submissions, and the first page of the calendar for information on submitting events. (RSE 1 Tu after 1 Sat)
12N Math Lovers' Lunch. May Flower Chinese Restaurant & Dim Sum, 2156 University Ave., Berkeley 94704, between UC Campus and Shattuck, across the street from Ace Hardware. A table will be reserved; please try to come at 12 sharp. Kevin Langdon, (510) 524-0345, kevin.langdon/a/t/polymath-systems.com. PC, NS, NC, NMPCW, NXM, WCP. (RSE 1 Tu)
6P Tuesday Tipplers. Join us for drinks and conversation in the bar and stay for dinner. Ristorante La Toscana, 3751 Redwood Hwy, San Rafael 94903. (W frontage road opposite Marin Civic Center. N San Pedro Rd exit.) Parking in the lot or on the street. Carole Taylor, caroleptaylor/a/t/sbcglobal.net or phone (415) 454-9453. (RSE 1 Tu)
July 7 - Wednesday
5:30P Non-Bar Group. Borders Books, 2925 S. El Camino Real (across El Camino from Hillsdale Mall), San Mateo 94402. Join us for great conversation, espresso, cappuccino. We are scouting for a replacement location, so keep your eyes open and check in. Look for the Mensa yellow Frisbee. Francesca, fguido/a/t/sonic.net. PC, NMPCW, NS, WCE. (RSE 1,3,5 W)
July 8 - Thursday
11:45A South Bay Lunch. Meet at Hobee's Restaurant, (408) 369-0575, 1875 S. Bascom Ave at The Pruneyard (corner Bascom & Campbell Ave on the West side of the shopping center). Sandra Anderson, (408) 621-1273. PC, NMPCW, WCE. (RSE 2,4 Th)
July 9 - Friday
7P GenX Food and Movie Night. Join us for dinner at 7:00 at the Chevy's at 3rd and Howard in SF, followed by a movie at a local theater. As ever, all ages are welcome. The only requirement is the manners your mother taught you, and that includes RSVPs. If you have trouble finding us, call my number; it's a cell. For more info, contact Cathy at mulfordc/a/t/alumni.princeton.edu or (415) 730-5711. PC, NMPCW. (RSE 2 F)
July 10 - Saturday
4P Big Ideas Reading Group. We are a book club dedicated to cutting-edge science and technology themes, including artificial intelligence, robotics, genetics, nanotechnology, and radical life extension. We focus on nonfiction and popular science books. We are intrigued by the profound implications of modern scientific advances, so we read futurists such as Ray Kurzweil, Damien Broderick, and Eric Drexler. Meetings held the 2nd Saturday of every month from 4-6 pm at the home of the founder in Mountain View. For information, join our mailing list and see a list of past books at www.BigIdeasReadingGroup.com. For inquiries and meeting location, contact David Verdirame: David/a/t/BigIdeasReadingGroup.com. PC, NMPCW, NXM. (RSE 2Sa)
6P Mystery/Suspense Movie Discussion Dilettantes (MSMDD). Note new date. Potluck first. The movie will be White Sands (1992). It stars Willem Dafoe and Mickey Rourke. A sheriff in a small western town goes undercover using the identity of a murder victim he is investigating. Please bring a dish to share and YOB. Please bring suggestions for future movies. At the home of Terry and Elizabeth Calaway, San Rafael, 94901. (415) 456-9220. NS, D/C (1dog), PC.
July 13 - Tuesday
7P Brainstormer's Pub Quiz. Do you like trivia? Join our Gecko Pie team for dinner and a chance to win some delicious microbrews. Quiz begins promptly at 7:30PM. Please RSVP to save a seat. Pyramid Alehouse, 901 Gilman Street, Berkeley 94710, (510) 527-9090. Entrance and parking on Eighth St. side. Roberta Maguire, robertamaguire /a/t/hotmail.com, (510) 526-3974, (510) 292-6370. ACW, PC, NMPCW, NS, NXM, WCP. (RSE 2,4 Tu)
July 14 - Wednesday
6:30P Berkeley-Oakland Restaurant Group (BORG). Assimilate delicious food and interesting conversation at a good restaurant somewhere in the central East Bay. Email or call ahead for the location. Reservation deadline is 6P Tuesday by email or phone so we have a table large enough for everyone. Well-behaved non-Mensans welcome. Please bring cash. Cathy Roha, (510) 845-1833, catroha/a/t/gmail.com. PC, NMPCW. (RSE 2 W)
7:30P GenX South Bay Pub Quiz. Join us at Katie Bloom's, 369 East Campbell Ave., Campbell, 95008. The quiz starts at 7:30pm, but come early to secure a table and have some dinner. RSVP helpful but not required. Adrian A., (408) 431-0817 or buaya123 /a/t/yahoo.com. PC, NMPCW, NXM, WCP. (RSE 1 W after 2 F)
July 16 - Friday
6:15P Movies That Matter: Shirley Valentine. Shirley, a middle-aged Liverpool housewife, spends her life taking care of her husband while talking to the wall, wondering what became of her life. An unexpected trip to Greece with a friend changes Shirley's view of the world and herself. Pauline Collins was nominated for the Best Actress Oscar. Join us for an evening of pizza, picture and a chance for thoughtful discussion. Pizza 6:15, Film 7:00. Movies shown on 58" plasma TV. For pizza, let us know your preference, meat or veggie. (510) 451-3009, daniel /a/t/joyfulharmony.org Hosted in Oakland by Daniel Neumayer and Gwendolyn Rothman, Harmony Center for the Joyful Spirit. Map and Directions: www.joyfulharmony.org/jh/events.htm. PC, NS, NXM.
6:30P Mid-Month Mex (MMMex). We meet, eat, and rest our feet at Tito's, 15508 E 14th St, San Leandro 94578, 1,500' NE of the exact geographic center of the Bay Area. Twixt 580 and 880, and close to Bay Fair BART, this is where Mensans meet in the middle and go "MMM!" Come for the Mensans and the margaritas (or just for the Mensans), along with a marvelous Mexican meal after 7P. Cohosted by Hank Stephenson, hank888/a/t/earthlink.net or (415) 793-0300 cell, and Peter Midnight. Come see why Tito's has been there for more than 50 years, directly across E 14th St from Bayfair Mall. We'll see you at Tito's! PC, WCE, NMPCW, NC, SO, NXM. (RSE 3 F)
7P Movie Night in Orinda. Extraordinary Measures. Stars Harrison Ford as a medical researcher who is asked to find a cure for a rare genetic disorder for the children of John and Aileen Crowley. Based on a Wall Street Journal article and subsequent book "The Cure." The cast includes Brendan Fraser and Keri Russell. Come about 7P to have time to socialize with Mensa friends before we start the movie at 7:30P. Please bring something to share; it's not a dinner, but salads are welcome, as are desserts, hors d'oeuvres, fruit, and light-colored beverages (no chips). Please reserve your seat with Mary Bradshaw (925) 376-0762 or MaryBradsh/a/t/aol.com. PC, NMPCW. (RSE.3F)
July 17 - Saturday
6P Movie Discussion Dilettantes (MDD). The Blind Side (2009). Oversized African American Michael Oher (Quinton Aaron), the teen from across the tracks and a broken home, has nowhere to sleep at age 16. Taken in by an affluent Memphis couple, Leigh Anne (Sandra Bullock) and Sean (Tim McGraw), Michael embarks on a remarkable rise to play for the NFL. Bullock's performance garnered Best Actress Oscar and Best Actress Golden Globe awards. Kathy Bates co-stars. (Synopsis from Netflix.) At Cynthia and George Alfaro's home, Novato CA 94949 (415) 883-1090. Potluck at 6, movie starts around 7. BYOB and a dish to share. Box wine provided. PC, NC, NS, 2C.
July 18 - Sunday
11:30A Third Sunday Greet, Eat, and Meet. Meet Mensans on the third Sunday at Fresh Choice, 1952 S El Camino Real (just S of Hwy 92), San Mateo 94403. I'll be there around 11:30A. For reassurance call Martha (weekends only) (650) 341-4470. PC, NMPCW. (RSE 3 Su)
12N Harmony Health Circle: Find Your Inner Advisor. Learn new techniques to get in touch with your own Inner Wisdom. Tap into your true values. Draw upon your own Inner Resources! Start with refreshments from the Farmers Market at noon, followed at 12:30 PM by some theory, some guided practice and discussion. The Health Circle meets at the Oakland Veterans Hall, 200 Grand Ave. at Harrison St. Led by Gwendolyn Rothman, M.D. (510) 451-3009, Gwendolyn/a/t/JoyfulHarmony.org, Harmony Center for the Joyful Spirit. Map and Directions: www.joyfulharmony.org/jh/events.htm. PC, NS, NXM.
July 20 - Tuesday
7:30P Intelligencer Peel and Stick. You provide the quick fingers, we provide the snacks, and you see the Intelligencer hot off the presses. At Elna and Adrian Tymes' home, Mountain View 94043. (650) 969-6650. PC, C, SO, WCD. (RSE Tu after 3 Sat)
July 21 - Wednesday
5:30P Non-Bar Group. See July 7.
7P Palo Alto Dining this month will be at St. Michael's Alley, 140 Homer St., Palo Alto 94301, between High and Alma, south of University. It's a new home for them, and they have added an interesting dinner menu which changes every 3 months (in fact, just before our visit). Web site is www.stmikes.com. A la carte entrees under $30. Reviews have been quite favorable. As always, good food; good conversation. To reserve, contact Susan Heimlich at (650) 325-8078 or at susan.heimlich /a/t/gmail.com at least 2 days before the event. For last minute changes, call (650) 714-4972. PC, NMPCW.
July 22 - Thursday
11:45A South Bay Lunch. See July 8.
July 23 - Friday
6:30P Potpourri Discussion and Social. Come with an idea of what you want to talk about; see if it comes to the fore. For example, a good book you'd like to recommend, current event, music, current issue like health care. Maybe even politics or religion if we prove ourselves to be logical and fair and tolerant. Potpourri potluck before event. Nonregulars should call to confirm. At home of Mary Coulman, Novato, 94949. (415) 382-1830. C/D, BYOB, PC, NMPCW, WBC. (RSE 4F)
7P International Affairs Book Club. Ambitious folks meet monthly to get a handle on world affairs. They are using The Second World: Empires and Influence in the New Global Order as an anchor point. They then discuss contemporary news in a particular region. The goal of the group is to track the evolving architecture of international systems. Meet in the Garden Room, Dollar Clubhouse in the Rossmoor Retirement Community in Walnut Creek. Contact Diane Kern at drdkern/a/t/att.net (preferred) or call (925) 933-8766 for details and gate access. FFO, NMPCW, PC, NXM. (RSE 4F)
July 25 - Sunday
12N Harmony Health Circle: Fortify Yourself Against Adversity. Expand your Library of Inner Strengths with the aid of acupressure! Start with refreshments from the Farmers Market at noon, followed at 12:30 PM by some theory, some guided practice and discussion. The Health Circle meets at the Oakland Veterans Hall, 200 Grand Ave. at Harrison St. Led by Gwendolyn Rothman, M.D. (510) 451-3009, Gwendolyn/a/t/JoyfulHarmony.org, Harmony Center for the Joyful Spirit. Map and Directions: www.joyfulharmony.org/jh/events.htm. PC, NS, NXM.
July 27 - Tuesday
7P Brainstormer's Pub Quiz. See July 13.
July 29 - Thursday
7P Burmese Dining in Burlingame. Looking for a Mensa dining event mid-peninsula? Let's meet at Mingalaba Restaurant in Burlingame. Online menu -
www.mingalabarestaurant.com - they serve Burmese and Mandarin cuisine, including many vegetarian options. Review diners' favorites on Yelp -
www.yelp.com/biz/mingalaba-burlingame. Getting there: from 101S exit Broadway (west) and immediately after RR tracks take left onto California Street south to Burlingame Avenue. From 101N exit Peninsula and go west to California Street, then north to Burlingame Avenue. Mingalaba's address is 1213 Burlingame Avenue, two blocks west of the Burlingame Caltrain station. Contact Diane Miller /a/t/ (650) 393-3789 by noon on Wednesday if you'd like to join us! PC, NMPCW, NS, WBC, WCD.
July 31 - Saturday
11:30A Lunch in Concord. At HomeTown Buffet, 2050 Diamond Bl 94520, located a block E of I-680, between the Willow Pass and Concord Ave exits. It is a block N of the Hilton Hotel. Come and enjoy a delicious meal with Mensa friends. Look for us at a large table on the right side of the restaurant; we may have an Intelligencer on the table. Cost is about $8-9, everything included. Questions? Mary Bradshaw (925) 376-0762.
7P East Bay Games Night. Check SFRM-News on July 27 to be sure I'll be in town, and then join us for fun and games in the East Bay! We're playing word games, card games, board games, all kinds of fast-action social games (not long strategy games). Choose from my shelf o' games or bring your own favorites. Please also bring a snack to share. The fun is in Oakland, 94611 near Piedmont Ave and Pleasant Valley Ave. For more information or directions, contact Alan at alan_winson/a/t/yahoo.com or (510) 653-2685. NMPCW, NS, WCP, PC.
Harry Potter's (and J. K. Rowling's) Birthday.
FUTURE FLASHES
August 1 - Sunday
5P Roller derby. Haven't experienced the roller derby revival yet? Come check out a FREE exhibition bout from the Silicon Valley Roller Girls at the Roosevelt Park outdoor rink, 21st & Santa Clara, San Jose. Fun for the whole family. Pack a cooler and a lawn chair (some bleacher seating also available). Questions? Contact your M roller girl Jesse at retoxfox/a/t/gmail.com. NXM, WSP, PC, BYOB (no alcohol).
August 2 - Monday
6P Writers' Workshop. See July 5.
August 3 - Tuesday
12N Math Lovers' Lunch. See July 6.
6P Tuesday Tipplers. See July 6.
August 4 - Wednesday
5:30P Non-Bar Group. See July 7.
7P (Near) Palo Alto Dining goes south to Armadillo Willy's, known for griddled burgers and barbecue. It's located at 1031 N. San Antonio Road just off of El Camino Real in Los Altos, 94022. Their website is
www.Armadillowillys.com
. Inexpensive food as spicy as you choose. The smokey chipotle honey ribs at $13.95 are tasty but have a sharp kick; baby back ribs are mild or spicy sauces, etc. As always, good food; good conversation. To reserve, contact Susan Heimlich at (650) 325-8078 or at susan.heimlich/a/t/gmail.com at least 2 days before the event. For last minute changes, call (650) 714-4972. PC, NMPCW.
August 6 - Friday
5:30P Sweet Tomatoes Friday. See July 2.
6:30P Friday at the Pub. See July 2.
August 7 - Saturday
11A Inventors' Co-op. See July 3.
12N Pre-Monthly Gathering Lunch. Barney's Gourmet Hamburgers, 5819 College Avenue, Oakland, just north of Rockridge BART. Enjoy delicious hamburgers, turkey burgers, chicken sandwiches, veggie burgers, sandwiches, fries, shakes, etc., then walk on down to the Rockridge Library for the Monthly Gathering. Please bring cash. Please RSVP to Andrew Laurence, (510) 681-9675, andrew/a/t/scrabnormal.com. PC, NMPCW, SO, WCP.
2P Monthly Gathering. Physicist Ransom Stephens, Examiner.com science correspondent and author of _The God Patent_, will speak on "Emmy Noether and the Fabric of Reality" at the Rockridge branch of the Oakland Public Library, 5366 College Avenue, a few blocks south of Rockridge BART. Andrew Laurence, (510) 681-9675, andrew/a/t/scrabnormal.com. PC, NMPCW, SO, WCE.
6P Start The Month Right. See July 3.
6P Mystery/Suspense Movie Discussion Dilettantes (MSMDD). Potluck first. The movie will be Cottage to Let (1944). It stars Alastair Sim and John Mills. A Nazi spy parachutes into a town in the English countryside, He poses as a RAF pilot so he can steal a new bombsight. The inventor, a kid and a British agent try to prevent the crime. Please bring a dish to share and YOB. Please bring suggestions for future movies. At the home of Terry and Elizabeth Calaway, San Rafael, 94901. (415) 456-9220. NS, D/C (1dog), PC.
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