OC ACXLW Meetup: 100th Meeting Celebration – August 9, 2025

Meeting #100

Event Details

• Date: Saturday, August 9, 2025
• Time: 2:00 p.m. start at Michael’s house → depart ~4:30 p.m. → arrive at restaurant a little after 5:00 p.m.
• Location (Start): Michael’s house — meeting begins here at 2:00 p.m.
  • 1970 Port Laurent Place, Newport Beach, CA 92660
• Location (Dinner): Santa Buffet & Grill — 2321 S Bristol St, Santa Ana, CA 92704; (714) 241-1388.
  • Info page: Santa Buffet & Grill (restaurants-world.com) — https://santa-buffet-grill.restaurants-world.com/
• Host: Michael Michalchik
• Email: michaelmichalchik@gmail.com

Introduction

We’re celebrating our 100th meeting! No official topic this time—just a chance to reflect on where we’ve been over the past 100 gatherings and where you’d like to see this group go next.

Plan & Logistics

• 2:00 p.m. — Gather at Michael’s house (discussion + hangout).
• ~4:30 p.m. — Carpool departs for Santa Buffet (Michael can take up to three riders).
• ~5:00 p.m. — Dinner at Santa Buffet.
• After dinner — Michael will return to his house; riders welcome on the return trip.
• Prefer to meet us there? Great—plan for 5:00 p.m. at Santa Buffet (address above).

Discussion (Lightweight)

• Milestones and favorite moments from the first 100 meetings.
• What to keep, what to change, and experiments to try in the next 10 meetings.
• Topic ideas, formats (debates, paper-clubs, salons), and guest suggestions.

Questions for the Group

• What worked best in our first 100—format, cadence, tone?
• What topics or series should we prioritize next quarter?
• Any adjustments to time, length, or venue that would improve attendance and depth?

Conclusion

Join at 2:00 p.m. at Michael’s house (primary start) or meet us at Santa Buffet at ~5:00 p.m. If you’d like a seat in the carpool (max 3), reply to claim your spot.