Just back from a MENSA lunch, first time, one person there really ruined my appetite.

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15. No, the others were quiet and I think a bit embarrassed as there was a newcomer there.

I really appreciate your insight.

This is a tiny group of eight or ten regulars for the monthly lunch, and older. They didn't share much about regional meetings or other organizational things.

I have always been curious about it and only recently have found that I have time for this sort of socializing.

In the village that will become my new home I've joined an international service organization with a large membership but wanted to see what Mensa would be like.

As someone who doesn't like drinking or watching sports, and who is single and has no children, and doesn't attend services, there just aren't a lot of options for meeting new friends.

And it's not about being around other "smart people". I work for a national organization and my "smart friends" are all over the map, I need a few local connections who are thoughtful people.

I think game night will be fun but once I move over to the coast I'll have to look for a new local group.

I hope that by joining I might be able to find people in my zipcode or county, at least.

Thanks very much for sharing your experience, Hekate.