Events for November 2024

We will start out with lunch at Clutch & Coffee, 1321 El Prado in downtown Torrance. From there we will join in on a docent-led walking tour of downtown Torrance which is put on by the Torrance Historical Society & Museum. It leaves from the steps of the Museum at 1:30, lasts about 90 minutes. The distance is about one mile with several stops along the way to hear the history of Torrance. The museum address is 1345 Post Avenue, Torrance, CA. After the walk, those who wish can explore the museum.  Feel free to come just for lunch, or to come […]

This month let's do my favorite Indo/Pakistani place in the South Bay. Let's do Al Noor. This place has a fine selection of vegetarian Indian dishes and more meaty Pakistani dishes such as Haleem, Biryani, and Boti Kabob. To RSVP, contact Kedem Har-Shalom at kedem524@yahoo.com or at (805) 330-1731.  (COASTAL)

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)

We have the opportunity to tour the Greystone Mansion.  There are tours from 11:00 am until 12:00 pm, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm, and 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm.  I am planning on attending the 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm tour.  The tickets are $8.00 for residents and $10.00 for non-residents.  The Greystone Mansion is located at 905 Loma Vista Drive, Beverly Hills, California 90210. RSVP – ycarrick@lawschool.gonzaga.edu .

Join us at  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.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, speak with Marian or Liz) (661) 714-8309 cell number, text only – I don’t answer phone calls for this number. james@charltonweeks.com  (HiD)

Enjoy a game of extreme board games like Castles of Burgundy, Mille Fiori or Abducktion.  RSVP's required as seating is limited.  Call Karen 310-877-5716.

Come on out to San Pedro and meet fellow Mensans for no particular reason at all! Meet some new people, have a serious discussion, or knock back a few beers – whatever strikes your fancy! Paul Kloss, Dinesh Padiyar, and Stan West will be hosting at the San Pedro Brewing Co., 331 W. 6th St., 90731. Contact Stan at 310–339-8095 if you have questions. (COASTAL)

Hosted by Margot Siegel in West Hollywood.  To get address and parking instructions RSVP email Alan Stillson at astillson13@gmail.com.

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 arrive by 7:00 so there will be a place at the table.  An RSVP by texting Perry at 310-922-3422 is helpful for a […]

Bring a book of your choice to discuss.  Here’s the Zoom link 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 meet at the Galpin Ford’s Horseless Carriage restaurant, located at 15505 Roscoe Blvd in Van Nuys,  in the back room.  Park in the restaurant parking lot or across the street at Galpin Ford.  The subject for this meeting is the Marriage and Children.  Seating is limited so please RSVP to janabickel@earthlink.net (SFV)  

Join us for a wonderful evening of Mensa comradery at a wonderful Los Feliz eatery. The address is 1769 Hillhurst Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90027. It was selected by Mid-City delegate Helena Rowe and it will be run by Calendar Editor Alan Stillson. Be sure to check out the website to check out the great variety of Thai and other choices.  Full Menu - GREEN LEAVES VEGAN . RSVP so that we can get a people count. Please e-mail Alan at astillson13@gmail.com. (M-City)

Come meet your fellow Mensans at Brandon’s Diner at 371 N Mountain Ave. Upland, CA 91786. Theres lots of parking behind the Restaurant. Contact Wilbert Woo calwoow@aol.com (IE)

We have made it from aleph to taw. Now for this last letter of the Hebrew alphabet, let's do Thai. Let's go to Jonathan Gold's favorite Thai place, the very authentic, broad menu-ed, and Michelin rated Jitlada on Sunset. Jitlada is located at 5233 1/2 Sunset Boulevard between Western and Normandie. To RSVP, contact Kedem Har-Shalom at kedem524@yahoo.com or at (805) 330-1731. (MCity)

Come to the beautiful California Pizza Kitchen at 210 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica. Dine on fine pizzas, salads, and entrees. We meet around 6:30 and dine at 7, please do not be significantly late. Look for me in a suit with long gray hair. We can discuss GLAAM, world news, politics, global warming, fashion, UFOs, etc. Parking is available on the street or in the nearby city lots. An RSVP would be nice (310) 505-8515 or email at smosescpa@aol.com.  (COASTAL)

The concert is going to be at the Walt Disney Concert Hall, which is located at 111 Fourth Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, California 90012.  The concert description is as follows: “Experience the entire Star Wars saga through specially edited film clips from all nine films and the power of John Williams’ unforgettable music, hosted by the man inside C-3PO!”.  I am planning on attending the concert on Friday, November 22, 2024 at 8:00 pm.  The ticket prices start at $99.00. RSVP – ycarrick@lawschool.gonzaga.edu .    

I will be singing in the University of Southern California University Chorus Fall Concert at the Newman Recital Hall.  The Newman Recital Hall is located at on the University of Southern California campus at 3616 Trousdale Parkway, Los Angeles, California 90089.  The concert is free to attend. RSVP – ycarrick@lawschool.gonzaga.edu .

Let's go to the San Franciscan in Torrance this time for some fine steaks (and a few vegetarian options). This highly rated restaurant is at 2620 Sepulveda Boulevard at the intersection of Crenshaw. 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)

Tonight we are discussing books on natural history.  See October 12th entry for the Zoom link. (Z)  

Join fellow Mensans at Lulu's Restaurant on Roscoe Blvd in Van Nuys.  Entrees start at about $20.  They have turkey dinner as well as fish, chicken, beef and pasta.  Reservtions are limited to 8 people.  First come, first served.  RSVP to NikkieFrey22@yahaoo.com.