June 2023
All activities in Sacramento unless otherwise noted.
New in Sacramento
Jennifer Chandler is facilitating a group, officially called the Sacramento Regional Mensa Under 30 group. Check for conversation and activities on the Facebook page www.facebook.com/groups/230504457053347/ It's a closed group so people will have to request to join.
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Wednesday, May 31 – 6:30 p.m.Friends of Food
Pho House, 6436 Fair Oaks Blvd, Carmichael. Please call or text Laure if you plan to attend so she will know the size of table to reserve and RSVP, and make sure that the event is still taking place. 916-470-1893. Look for a Sacramensan on the table.
June 2023
Monday, June 5 – 6:30 p.m.Board Meeting
This meeting is likely to be virtual via conference call or Zoom. Please contact Debra for details 916-456-4595. The board meeting is usually held on the first Monday of the month. All members are welcome to attend. Contact Debra for information or agenda items.
Wednesday, June 7 – 5:00 p.m.Happy Hour
Join us at Seasons 52, 1689 Arden Blvd., Sacramento (inside Arden Mall) for a refreshing beverage and maybe an hors' deuvre! Please call or text Laure if you plan to attend so she will know the size of table to reserve and RSVP, and make sure that the event is still taking place. 916-470-1893. Look for a Sacramensan on the table.
Wednesday, June 7 – 7:00 p.m.Davis Meetup
We'll be gathering at the Davis Wine Bar, 611 2nd St in Davis.
Contact Michael Santiago, 607-232-9244
RSVP so I know who to expect.
Activities Deadline
Please send your activities for next month to our activities coordinator, Jackie Gunby,, text or call 916-501-2995 or email before the deadline.
Wednesday, June 14 – 6:30 p.m.Friends of Food
India Oven at 3511 Truxel Blvd, #1, Sacramento. Please call or text Laure if you plan to attend so she will know the size of table to reserve and RSVP, and make sure that the event is still taking place. 916-470-1893. Look for a Sacramensan on the table.
Friday, June 16Newsletter Deadline
Please send your activities for next month to our newsletter editor before the deadline.
Fathers Day
Tuesday, June 20 – 7:00 p.m.
Classic Books
The Classic Book discussion group meets on the third Tuesday of each month at in Sacramento Contact Arianne Laidlaw for the reading selection, directions and information at 916-362-5131 or . If you send Arianne your email address, she will notify you of the reading selection each month in advance. Call or email Arianne before attending to verify the discussion group will still meet this month.
Auburn Meet and Chat
Let's get something going for Mensans in Eastern Placer, El Dorado and/ or Nevada counties. Starbucks at 1790 Auburn Ravine Road, Auburn. It is just off Hwy 80 at Foresthill exit. If driving west, take Foresthill exit to R, follow Auburn Ravine Road around a curve, Starbucks on L in yellow clapboard and brick building. If driving east, Foresthill exit, turn L across freeway, then left at 2nd traffic light.
I will arrive about 11:15 and stay until at least noon. Will wear a blue t-shirt with owls, and a Mensa cap. If this time and place does not work well for you, call or message me (Rita) at 916-221-1354 with suggestions. I am open to an evening meeting, but finding inexpensive locations can be a problem. Hope to see some folks who never make to Sacramento functions since I now live in Colfax.
Let's Play Cribbage
Bring a dish to share and the plan is to eat from 5:30-6:30pm. Then we will play cribbage (bring a cribbage board if you can) or another game of your choice. Place: Sacramento. Call Sharrel at (916) 803-6181 or email me at:
Wednesday, June 24 – 5:30 p.m.Tulare-Kings Mensans Trivia
Tulare-Kings Mensans (and a few guests) will gather at The Planing Mill, 778 E. Center Ave., Visalia, on Wednesday, June 24th, for pizza and to compete in the weekly King Trivia Contest that begins at 6 p.m. Please be there at 5:30 p.m. to help us get a good table. Last month, we scored the maximum number of points possible in the last two rounds to place first in a crowded field of trivia enthusiasts. After trailing a few teams all evening, our last minute victory surprised most of us. The pizza was pretty good too. We hope you decide to join us for pizza and trivia this month. All Mensans are welcome to join our trivia team. Steve Pastis 559-280-9774 or email
Wednesday, June 28 – 6:30 p.m.Let's Dine Out
This month let's try New Lai Wah, 5912 Freeport Blvd., Sacramento,- CA. 916-428-6183. Debra and I tried it. The prices were reasonable, the portions substantial and the food was good. Hope to see you there. I plan be there early to put our name in. Look for a Sacramensan on the table. Hope to see you there. Hope you will be able to attend. Please RSVP to Sharrel at 916-803-6181 or email her