Events for September 2023

Let's do a classic of ours this month. Let's go to El Pollo Inka, but the original one in Lawndale. This location has been serving fine Peruvian food since 1987 and is still the best and most authentic of the chain. This is NOT the Torrance location. Here you can order at the table. To RSVP, contact Kedem Har-Shalom at kedem524@yahoo.com or at (805) 330-1731. (COASTAL)

Hosted by Alan Stillson in Woodland Hills. Meetings are limited to five people, 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. (SFV)

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

Let’s meet for dinner with no agenda except to get to know one another.  Meet at El Cholo, 1025 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, corner of 11th and Wilshire.  We will meet in the lounge at 6:30 and at 7:00-ish move into the dining room or patio for dinner.  I will wear a hat so you can more easily find us.  Valet parking off 11th street or there is a good chance to find street parking on Wilshire. Please try to arrive by 7:00 so there will be a place at the table.  If possible, bring cash with smaller bills to make […]

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)

Join us at Kathleen's, 595 N. Lake Ave. Pasadena, CA. 91101. 3 1/2 blocks North of 210, West side of Lake. Free Parking out back, and in front as well. Disussions and Dining.  VACCINATIONS AND BOOSTED CDC Cards WILL BE CHECKED by Host to protect immune-compromised attendees, and restaurant staff. Your Host Michael (818-859-4228), Co-Host Stephanie (661-670-0458), are both 2 shot 3 boosted vaccination status with CDC cards. For the introverts and/or shy people (like me), pretend it's still quarantine with someone else cooking, and cleaning for you, only with smart conversations to listen to, to participate in as you choose, […]

I’m changing the name to be more representative of our speed.   This month we will do section one of Veteran’s Parkway (a.k.a. The Greenbelt) in Hermosa Beach.  We will eventually be doing the entire parkway but will be breaking it into sections of approximately 1.5 miles, making our walk about 3 miles round trip.  Meet on the wood chip path across the street from Valley Park, at the intersection of Gould Ave. and Valley/Ardmore.  The path is between Valley Drive and Ardmore Ave.   There is free parking on the street and in the parking area on the north side […]

Where did our universe come from? We will look how the discovery of the red shift in the early 20th century radically changed our view of the universe.  From there we will dive into Big Bang cosmology and the philosophical implications of our universe having a beginning.  With these new insights from cosmology, we will take a fresh look at Genesis chapter one and other Judeo-Christian passages on the universe and the nature of time.   This fascinating topic and deals directly with the “Is there a God?” question. The meetings are open to those of all beliefs and perspectives, not […]

Let's do Dolan's Uyghur Restaurant in Alhambra. The restaurant has great lamb noodle dishes and since it is halal you don't need to worry about pork or other certain suspicious ingredients. The restaurant is at 742 West Valley Boulevard in Alhambra. RSVP to Kedem Har-Shalom at kedem524@yahoo.com or (805) 330-1731 if you plan on coming.

This is a SIG for people who love books.  Bring a book to discuss.  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84162727501?pwd=IgB1W0F8XnKpEbgmpLTEZ64aQutJHr.1.  The meeting ID is 841 6272 7501; the Passcode: Book (Z)  

Dinner starts at 5:30 and the discussion between 6:45 and 7:00 PM.  We’ll meet at the Galpin Ford’s Horseless Carriage restaurant, located at 15505 Roscoe Blvd in Van Nuys, just east of the 405, in the back room.  Park in the restaurant parking lot or across the street at Galpin Ford.  This month's topic is “In the News.” Bring a topic in this month’s news to discuss. Jana will be gone this month so Alan Stillson will be the host. To make sure there is room for you at the table, contact him at astillson13@gmail.com . (SFV)

Last week we saw that our universe had a beginning, which points to something beyond our universe that caused it to come into existence.  Does science give us any indication of what made our universe?  Well, it turns out that the laws of physics and characteristics of our universe show extreme design - which has implications on what lies beyond. The meetings are open to those of all beliefs and perspectives, not limited to Mensa, and are promoted in several ways so you will meet a diverse audience.  When: Sunday’s 10:00 – 10:55 AM.  Where: Bel Air Church, 16221 Mulholland Drive, […]

It was a hit last time we went there, so let's do it again. Let's go to Coyote Cantina, Let's go there for their fine inventive Southwestern food that includes ravioli with corn and queso as well as Santa Fe egg rolls. The restaurant is at 531 North Pacific Coast Highway in Redondo Beach, just south of Herondo/Anita. RSVP to Kedem Har-Shalom at kedem524@yahoo.com or (805) 330-1731 if you plan on coming. (COASTAL)

Our new location is Applebee’s Grill + Bar, across from the Palmdale Mall at 39720 10th St. West, Palmdale, CA 93551. 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.  Best, The Dinner Dude. (661) 265-0969 Weekdays work number (if I am busy, speak with Marian or Liz). (661) 714-8309 cell number, text only […]

This month let's do Nori Japanese Grill in Thousand Oaks. This place has a 4.6 out of 5 rating on Google and has wide offerings. The restaurant is at 2871 Thousand Oaks Boulevard in the Skyline Center. RSVP to Kedem Har-Shalom at kedem524@yahoo.com or (805) 330-1731 if you plan on coming.

This week we will look at the formation of the earth, sun, stars, oceans, continents, atmosphere, and water cycle.  Life will be covered the following week.  Earth’s physical history will be compared to what is mentioned in Genesis.  Phrases such as “The earth was formless and void” and “Let there be light” will be explored. The meetings are open to those of all beliefs and perspectives, not limited to Mensa, and are promoted in several ways so you will meet a diverse audience.  When: Sunday’s 10:00 – 10:55 AM. Where: Bel Air Church, 16221 Mulholland Drive, L.A., room DC 101.   For […]

Community science and participatory science mean the same thing: a collaboration between scientists and those of us who are curious and motivated to make a difference. It is a method of community engagement that furthers our understanding of our world and the power of diverse and crowdsourced data. SciStarter.org is a gateway to a database of citizen science projects. Emma Giles, Manager of Public Outreach and Programs for SciStarter, will share the benefits of citizen science, dive into a citizen science project re Alzheimer’s research, and show how you can be involved in science that matters.  Register for this presentation at […]

Attend the now infamous Halloween Party at the home of your LocSec, Samuel Moses,  821 Dickson Street, Marina del Rey, CA 90292 (near Lincoln and Washington.). Street parking should be available. Costumes are encouraged but not required. There will be a costume contest so plan to compete for the scariest, sexiest, most creative, etc. You can bring some food, drink, a ghost or whatever you want to add to the fun.

Hosted by Stan West in Ladera Heights (near Culver City), this is one of the oldest continuous monthly group meetings. Stan is a gourmet cook and will put out a spread such that no one will be disappointed they came! He can accommodate up to 7 fully vaccinated people. Five of those lucky people will be randomly chosen to read their stuff to the rest of the group for some constructive criticism.  Those not chosen will get accolades from their fellow authors for helping the others chase that dream, and some great food! Vegetarian options will be available. Contact Stan West […]

This month’s subject is Cleopatra.  Read a biography, the one by Stacy Schiff or another, or a history of the period. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84162727501?pwd=IgB1W0F8XnKpEbgmpLTEZ64aQutJHr.1. (Z)  

Come to the beautiful California Pizza Kitchen at 210 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90401, and dine on various fine pizzas, salads and entrees.  There is some street parking and also parking in the various city lots.  We will be meeting around 6:30 and dinimg at 7.  I will get a couple of tables along the wall.  Look for a man in a suit with long gray hair.  We can discuss GLAAM issues, world news, UFOs, cooking tips, answers to many things, and much much more. An RSVP would be nice 310-505-8515 or email to smosescpa@aol.com. (COASTAL

Join us at)  the Sizzler in Van Nuys located 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 just behind the salad bar in front of the windows facing Van Nuys Blvd. (SFV)

Hosted by Alan Stillson. The address is 5515 Keokuk Ave. Woodland Hills, CA  91367.  Meetings are limited to fifteen people, including the host. It’s free. Soft drinks and light snacks are provided. Feel free to contribute additional snacks. Please contact Folksong SIG leader Alan Stillson at astillson13@gmail.com or 818-884-4284 for details and to reserve a spot. (SFV)

Come out to San Pedro and meet some fellow Mensans for no particular reason at all! No serious discussions here - unless of course you want to have one! This is more to knock back a Blueberry Blonde. I had the chicken sammich last time. Delish!!! Paul Klos, Dinesh Padiyar, and Stan West will be hosting at the San Pedro Brewing Co., 331 W. 6th St, San Pedro, 90731. Contact Stan West at toppkcat@aol.com or 310 339 8095 with questions. (COASTAL)