Events for October 2022

In-person meeting. We meet at Bel Air Church, 16221 Mulholland Drive, L.A.  For more info and classroom number, contact Perry Lanaro at ScienceBibleSeries@gmail.com.  (MCity)

Please contact Alan Stillson at astillson13@gmail.com or 818-884-4284for details. The Zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3370598819 Meeting ID: 337 059 8819. Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kbphh0RD2V (SFV)

This month we are going to Hermosa Beach, specifically Fritto Misto. This Pier Avenue locale was named the best lower priced Italian restaurant in the South Bay beach cities by Easy Reader Magazine and is quite popular with the locals. You can build your own pasta or get one of their specialty dishes. I really liked their cheese stuffed gnocchi with spinach and artichokes. The restaurant is at 316 Pier Avenue only three blocks from the beach. RSVP to Kedem Har-Shalom at kedem524@yahoo.com or (805) 330-1731 if you plan on coming. (Coast)  

This month’s book is A Gentleman from Moscow by Amor Towles.    Or you may read another book by the same author.  Jana Bickel will be out of town for this meeting so our hostess will be Judy Cohen.  If you need a link to the meeting contact Judy at jc@wellspringgallery.com  

The meeting will be held at the home of Fran Shankle. Please e-mail Fran at franshankle@aol.com for address and further information. (Coast)

All Mensa members and their invited guests are welcome to observe GLAAM’s elected representatives at work. Join us at  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82951927589 .

At the time of this calendar submission, exact topic schedule and classroom is TBD.  Expected topics for October: Origin of Life, Could there be Other Universes, Do we Live in a Computer Simulation, and If God made the Universe who made God.  Please confirm at email below.  Science Logic and Faith is a 20-part series that uses science and logic to look at the Bible, faith, and spirituality.  Each talk is mostly independent from prior week’s so you can join anytime or attend occasionally.  It is open to those of all beliefs and perspectives, not limited to Mensa, and is promoted [...]

This is a Zoom version of October 2.  For a link, contact Perry Lanaro at ScienceBibleSeries@gmail.com.  Meeting time will be 6:00-7:00 p.m.

Discussions and Dining.  Vaccinations and boosted CDC Cards WILL BE CHECKED by Host to protect the restaurant staff serving us; Will be hosted from 11 am - 2 pm at Kathleen's for Breakfast, Brunch or Lunch, Your Host (Michael 818-859-4228, Sherman Oaks / Van Nuys) as well our new Co-Host (Stephanie 661-670-0458, Santa Clarita) are both Fully 2 shot & 2 boosted vaccinated with CDC cards and passports in hand.  We're outside in the back until Kathleen's completes the repairs for our usual area in the AC (Covid-19 acquisition problems with repair Co.).   Please still wear a mask upon entering.  Prices [...]

Inland Empire Mensans who live in Riverside and San Bernardino counties now or in the past are scattered in different Mensa chapters.  Come join us to meet virtually and join your fellow Inland Empire Mensans for Mensa style ZOOM discussions. We meet virtually every second Saturday of the month from 12 noon to about 1:30 PM.     Meeting ID: 953 6031 1838, Passcode: 583901, https://zoom.us/j/95360311838?pwd=VHdDZG16VEVTS2hMdkdKTi9PNmJxdz09 Contact: Questions? Joan Francis at events333@aol.com     (IE)

Science Logic and Faith is a 20-part series that uses science and logic to look at the Bible, faith, and spirituality.  Each talk is mostly independent from prior week’s so you can join anytime or attend occasionally.  It is open to those of all beliefs and perspectives, not limited to Mensa, and is promoted several ways so you will meet a diverse audience.  The purpose is twofold.  First, to provide a presentation and discussion on topics of key interest.  Second, to create a place of community for people to connect after the isolation we endured the past couple years.  Each topic [...]

Hosted by Alan Stillson. 5515 Keokuk Ave. Woodland Hills, CA 91367. The meeting is subject to Covid-19 safety compliance. Meetings are limited to ten people, fully vaccinated, including the host. It’s free. Soft drinks and light snacks are provided. Feel free to bring a light snack to share. Please contact Alan Stillson at astillson13@gmail.com or 818-884-4284 for details and to reserve a spot.

Meet at the Mexicali Restaurant, 631 18th Street (18th at R), Bakersfield. Regular monthly gathering in SJV on the 2nd Tuesday of the month. Nice place, great cuisine. Ask for the Mensa table or look for the M-blem sign. Contact Carl Bryan at (661) 703-1319 or via email at carl-bryan@sbcglobal.net .

Bring a book to discuss.  If you have any questions or want to be on the book discussion email list to get the ZOOM link contact Jana Bickel at janabickel@earthlink.net.

This is a Zoom version of October 9.  For a link, contact Perry Lanaro at ScienceBibleSeries@gmail.com.

Enjoy fresh air, food, games, and stimulating conversations. Please RSVP for a Subway sandwich choice (packaged individually): "Cali Fresh" Turkey, Black Forest Ham, Sweet Onion Chicken Teriyaki, or Veggie Delight, or bring your own food. We provide beverages. No charge! Bring chairs and/or blankets. More info in the main pages of the LA Mentary. RSVP to: Madeline@spidellspecialties.com

Science Logic and Faith is a 20-part series that uses science and logic to look at the Bible, faith, and spirituality.  Each talk is mostly independent from prior week’s so you can join anytime or attend occasionally.  It is open to those of all beliefs and perspectives, not limited to Mensa, and is promoted several ways so you will meet a diverse audience.  The purpose is twofold.  First, to provide a presentation and discussion on topics of key interest.  Second, to create a place of community for people to connect after the isolation we endured the past couple years.  Each topic […]

International Diners' Club. We haven't done Vietnamese in a long time, so let's do it now. Let's go to the critically acclaimed Nong La Cafe in West L.A.  The restaurant is at 2055 Sawtelle Boulevard right in the heart of Little Osaka. RSVP to Kedem Har-Shalom at kedem524@yahoo.com or (805) 330-1731 if you plan on coming

Meet at the Marie Calendar in Lancaster which is just one block west of the 14 Fwy on Avenue K on the right side of the street from the Fwy. We will meet at 6pm provided someone tells me that they want to come. In the three decades that I have been a member of Mensa, the total amount of knowledge has increased tenfold. So much good stuff to discuss. I hunger for that more than the meal. Please let me know if you will attend. Please phone, text or email.  The Dinner Dude. (661) 265-0969 Weekdays work number (if I am busy, […]

This is a Zoom version of October 16.  For a link, contact Perry Lanaro at ScienceBibleSeries@gmail.com.

Please contact Alan Stillson at astillson13@gmail.com or 818-884-4284for details. The Zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3370598819 Meeting ID: 337 059 8819. Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kbphh0RD2V  

Let's do Hermosa Beach again this time and go to Creme de la Crepe for that delicious French pancake dish. They have a wide variety of them, both the savory and sweet kinds, and plenty of outdoor seating which does not get packed in the late afternoons and evenings. The restaurant is at 424 Pier Avenue. RSVP to Kedem Har-Shalom at kedem524@yahoo.com or (805) 330-1731 if you plan on coming.

This month’s book is All the Rivers Run and Other Stories by Norman McLean.    Or you may read another book about Montan.  If you wish to be on the email list please contact Jana Bickel at janabickel@earthlink.net  

This is a Zoom version of October 23.  For a link, contact Perry Lanaro at ScienceBibleSeries@gmail.com.

Hosted by Alan Stillson in Woodland Hills. The meeting is subject to Covid-19 safety compliance. Meetings are limited to five people, fully vaccinated, including the host. We will meet at 6PM for dinner at Zankou Chicken Restaurant at 19598 Ventura Blvd. Tarzana, CA  91356, then go to Alan Stillson’s house for the readings and critiques around 7 PM. All genres welcome. Please contact Alan Stillson at astillson13@gmail.com or 818-884-4284 for address and details.  

Join us for dinner at Sizzler at 7131 Van Nuys Blvd just south of Sherman Way.  There’s plenty of good food, good conversation and convenient parking in the back.  We meet in back of the salad bar facing the window.  Look for the Yellow M Sign.

We’ll meet in front of the Neon Art Museum – 216 Brand Blvd. in Glendale at noon and explore the local stores, including those in the Americana Mall. We’ll go for a late lunch at El Morfi at 2PM – 241 Brand Blvd. for Argentinian and Italian specialties. Parking lots are available at the Americana and the Glendale Galleria. Please contact Alan Stillson at astillson13@gmail.com or 818-884-4284 if you plan to attend.

Halloween part at  the house of Sam Moses, 821 Dickson Street, Marina del Rey (near Lincoln and Washington). Sam goes all-out to decorate his yard for Halloween.  Dress up for the costume contest. Prizes for Most Realistic, Funniest, Sexiest, Most Elaborate, etc.  $5 or bring a dish to share.  For info, call Sam (310) 505-8515 or Nikki Frey (818) 255-5425. Plenty of street parking.

The meeting will be held at the home of Fran Shankle. Please e-mail Fran at franshankle@aol.com for address and further information.

All Mensa members and their invited guests are welcome to observe GLAAM’s elected representatives at work. Join us at  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82951927589 .  Contact any board member for help getting connected or for more information. (Z)