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GNYM Member Event Calendar
January, 2009

Mphasis Calendar events are held in all boroughs or counties of our region (Manhattan, Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester, Rockland, Putnam) and beyond (New Jersey, Connecticut). Some events are marked ? when location is To Be Announced. All Mensa members and accompanied guests are welcome at all calendar events unless otherwise indicated in the listing. Young Mensan events are for Mensans age 18 and under only. Children are required to be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all Mensa events, including Young Mensan events. Proof of Mensa membership is required for all GNYM-sponsored events.

Please call the CalendarPhone before attending an event to check for schedule changes. Late updates are often posted on the GNYM website, www.gnym.org

“The following information is provided exclusively as a service to our members and represents material provided to us by individuals in their independent capacities as organizers. Members are encouraged to be aware of their common-sense responsibility to (1) verify information regarding meeting place, time, cost, access, smoking policy, and appropriateness for children, and (2) conduct themselves in such a way as to make their repeated presence welcome.”

SIGs are voluntary associations of members of Mensa, which operate independently of Greater New York Mensa. Their financial activities and liabilities are entirely their own, and not those of Greater New York Mensa. Furthermore, no SIG leader may obligate GNYM in any way.

This is the "munged" edition. Most events have details but no particulars.
For complete details, see Mphasis in print, or see the members-only section which has complete calendar pages and complete Mphasis online.

Green indicates additions or changes. Red indicates deletions or cancelations.

January, 2009

Friday, January 2, 2009

Friendly Friday Dinner [every Friday]
Manhattan 5:45-8:30 pm
Dinner every Friday evening with other Mensans. We will be meeting at ____, ____. No need to RSVP. Come when you can, stay as long as you like. If you need more information, call ____ at ____ or email ____ at ____ .

Sunday, January 4, 2009

Strategy Gaming SIG
Location to be determined 1:00pm
Put those competitive (yet polite) impulses to good use while vying with fellow Mensans in games that require skill, planning, and negotiation. Location rotates anywhere in GNYM (including NJ) Call for location.
Please contact ____ at ____ or via email at ____ .

Tuesday, January 6, 2009

Science Fiction & Fantasy SIG
Nassau 8:00 pm
Ever try talking to friends, co-workers, or relatives about science fiction and end up feeling like the only member of your own species? Don't be alone any more! Join us in the cafe at ____ in ____ to talk about favorite books, movies, TV shows, etc. Any questions, please contact ____ at ____.

Wednesday, January 7, 2009

BridgeSIG [every Wednesday]
Manhattan 6:30 pm
Come join the Bridge SIG for fun, non-competitive bridge. All skill levels are welcome, however a basic, working understanding of the game is necessary to join in play, as we are unfortunately not equipped to teach from scratch. Kibitzers are welcome. For more info, and to be placed on the e-mail list, call ____ at ____, e-mail her at ____ .

Friday, January 9, 2009

Friendly Friday Dinner [every Friday - see January 2 for details.]
Manhattan 5:45-8:30 pm

Staten Island Makes Merry
Staten Island 8:00 pm
For good food, great company, and stimulating conversation, as well as lots of jokes, join the Staten Island Merrymakers on the SECOND FRIDAY of every month at 8 PM at the King's Arms Restaurant, 500 Forest Avenue, Staten Island. Ask for the Mensa group. For directions and information, call Staten Island Coordinator, Brenda Giammanco, before 7 PM at 718-980-1686.

Sunday, January 11, 2009

Queens Second Sunday Brunch
Queens 12:00 pm
We would like to invite all Greater NY Mensans to attend the vibrant Queens portion of the chapter. We meet the Second Sunday of every month at ____, ____. (Look for the Mensa table in the back.) They are located just north of ____ (____), and there is plenty of parking in their lot. Also, they give separate checks. Any questions call ____ at ____ or ____, or ____ at ____ or ____ . We hope to see many of our Mensa friends there.

Tuesday, January 13, 2009

Buzztime Trivia
Suffolk 7:00pm
Test your trivia knowledge in the Buzztime (formerly NTN) game against players all over the US and Canada. We are playing at ____, at ____ in ____. Call the restaurant at ____ for directions. For other information call ____ ____ or e-mail ____ .

Wednesday, January 14, 2009

BridgeSIG [every Wednesday - see January 7 for details.]
Manhattan 6:30pm

Intertel Dinner Social
Manhattan 6:45PM
Intertel invites Mensans and their guests to a dinner social at 6:45pm. The restaurant is ____, ____. Please contact ____ at ____ or ____ for directions.

Friday, January 16, 2009

Friendly Friday Dinner [every Friday - see January 2 for details.]
Manhattan 5:45-8:30 pm

Sunday, January 18, 2009

GameSIG
Manhattan 2:00pm
Bring your favorite games or play ours. In the East 70s. Please reserve by the Wednesday before. $2 for refreshments. For info, contact ____ at ____, email her at ____ or call ____ at ____.

LIMENSIG Third Sunday Brunch
Nassau 12:30 pm
Our venue is ____, at ____.
Main courses from $7. Ask for the MENSA table. Info: ____ ____.

Nyack Dining Group
Rockland 6:00 pm
This will be the ninety-fourth meeting of the Nyack dining group, hosted by M ____. The restaurant is ____, ____ at ____ in Nyack that offers above-average food at reasonable prices. To say you are coming, call ____ at ____ or e-mail him at ____ by the previous Saturday.

Monday, January 19, 2009

Whedonverse SIG Meeting
Nassau 8:00 PM
Is your life like living in a Hellmouth since Buffy the Vampire Slayer went off the air? Now there's help! Join us to talk about Buffy, Angel, Firefly, and all the creations of writer/director Joss Whedon! We meet in the cafe at ____ in ____. Any questions, please contact ____ at ____.

Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Smart Company: The SIG for Mensa Business Owners and Executives
Manhattan 7:00pm
Today's Topic: Our Annual Year-in-Review Meeting - What were your highlights for 2008? What are your plans for 2009?
SPACE IS LIMITED. Reservations are required and are subject to availability Enjoy stimulating conversation on business related issues and a great meal. All attendees are encouraged to participate in lively group discussions. Non-M guests are always warmly welcomed. According to attendees, Smart Company is "more fun than it sounds," "stimulating," and the food is "good." We share knowledge, discuss business issues and trade solutions to business problems and have a good time doing it. This SIG is organized by lawyer ____ and creative director ____. Call or email Mark for reservations or additional information: ____, or ____ . RSVP deadline is 5pm, the Friday before the meeting.

Wednesday, January 21, 2009

BridgeSIG [every Wednesday - see January 7 for details.]
Manhattan 7:00pm

Friday, January 23, 2009

Friendly Friday Dinner [every Friday - see January 2 for details.]
Manhattan 5:45-8:30 pm

Sunday, January 25, 2009

7th Annual Winter Winery Gathering
Suffolk noon - 6 PM
Somewhere out near ____ we've been wining (LOL) and loving it! We're aiming for the ____ or the Duckwalk. We bring munchies, buy wine, get the $5 tasting, and we have a blast! Must RSVP to Francesca De Luca at ____ or (631) 666-1235; or to Dan Veselitza at dan.veselitza@gnym.org or (516) 532-5558 for a head count and for the SPECIFIC location.

Turkey Shoot
Queens 1:00 PM
We may all be God's chillen', but come to ____'s home in ____, where WE do the turkey roasting. There are enough bad films to last for years! RSVP to ____ at ____ By Friday, January 23.

Wednesday, January 28, 2009

BridgeSIG [every Wednesday - see January 7 for details.]
Manhattan 6:30pm

LIMENSIG Midweek Munchie
Nassau 7:30pm
Join us for dinner at the ____, ____ in ____ (____). Ask for the Mensa table. Call ____ for information at ____, or e-mail ____ .

Friday, January 30, 2009

Friendly Friday Dinner [every Friday - see January 2 for details.]
Manhattan 5:45-8:30 pm

(For more details and more gatherings around the country, see Mensa Bulletin and American Mensa web site.)