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GNYM Member Event Calendar
March, 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.

March, 2009

Sunday, March 1, 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. This month, we will be meeting at a member's home in Westchester. Children are welcome. Please contact ____ at ____ or via e-mail at ____ .

Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Science Fiction & Fantasy SIG Meeting
Nassau 8:00pm
Ever try talking to friends, co-workers, or relatives about SF 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, March 4, 2009

BridgeSIG [every Wednesday]
Manhattan 6:30pm
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, March 6, 2009

Friendly Friday Dinner [every Friday]
Manhattan 5:45-8:30pm
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 ____

March 6-8, 2009 - Snowball XXV Central New Jersey Mensa's Regional Gathering Iselin, NJ Our neighbors to the west in Central New Jersey put on a great RG. They consistently have wonderful speakers, a fabulous keynote address on Saturday night, and a fantastic hospitality suite. You can find more info on their website, www.cnj.us.mensa.org . This continues through Sunday morning. Info: www.cnj.us.mensa.org/Snowball/index.html

Saturday, March 7, 2009

SNOWBALL CONTINUES
Iselin, NJ

Volunteer SIG
Manhattan 1:15 PM - 3:15 PM (Soup Kitchen by NYU); 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM (Tap Project - UNICEF)
The Volunteer Special Interest Group aims to facilitate civic engagement through matching volunteers with appropriate organizations. We create a communication and social networking platform for current and prospective volunteers to exchange ideas and information on volunteer knowledge and practice. Contact us with your volunteer interests and availability: ____; ____ . For more information on soup kitchen, please visit: http://washingtonsquarecatholic.org . For more information on the Tap Project during World Water Week (March 22-28, 2009), please visit: www.tapproject.org .

Sunday, March 8, 2009

Queens Second Sunday Brunch
Queens 12:00 noon
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) 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 ____ . We hope to see many of our Mensa friends there.

SNOWBALL RG ENDS

Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Buzztime Trivia
Suffolk 7:30pm
Test your trivia knowledge in the National Trivia Network game against players all over the US and Canada. We are now playing at ____, at ____ in ____. For information call ____ ____ or e-mail ____ .

Wednesday, March 11, 2009

BridgeSIG [every Wednesday - see March 4 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.

Thursday, March 12, 2009

Thursday, March 12, 2009 Free Wine Tasting Manattan 7-10 PM To welcome New Members to GNYM, Lenox Wines is hosting a free Wine Tasting for all Mensans & their guests! Be sure to bring your membership card, as Mensans receive a discount of 5% off a Bottle of wine or 15% off a case! If you can't make it to the tasting, the member discount is in effect at all times! Special thanks to Luke McKinley for setting up the event! Lenox Wines, 381 Lenox Avenue (between 129th and 130th Streets), New York, NY. (map and directions)

Friday, March 13, 2009

Friendly Friday Dinner [every Friday - see March 6 for details.]
Manhattan 5:45-8:30pm

Movie SIG
Nassau The time and place to be determined
Let's catch a movie!  Theater and movie TBD. Contact ____ at ____ weekends and nights, M-F ____.

Staten Island Makes Merry
Staten Island 8:00pm
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 8pm. Possible change of venue.  Call Brenda Giammanco at 718-980-1686 for location.

Saturday, March 14, 2009

Board of Directors Meeting
Manhattan 1:00pm
Members are ALWAYS welcome to attend. We are making every effort to spend your money wisely, and are meeting today in a private residence, rather than pay for meeting space. When we meet in a member's home, I ask that you notify me of your intention to attend at least 48 hours in advance. If you would like to come to the meeting, or want to request to have an item placed on the meeting agenda, please contact me via email at David.Finegan@gnym.org or by phone at ____.

Volunteer SIG
Manhattan
[see March 7th for details]

Sunday, March 15, 2009

LIMENSIG Third Sunday Brunch
Nassau 12:30pm
Our venue is ____, at ____.
Main courses from $7. Join us at a table by the big window. Info: ____ at ____ or ____ .

GameSIG
Manhattan 2:00pm
Join us for an afternoon of games, ranging from the very silly to relatively serious, and all degrees of silliness in between. Feel free to bring your own games, too.  In the East 70s. Please reserve by the Wednesday before. $2 for refreshments.  For info, contact ____ at ____, email her at ____ .

Nyack Dining Group
Rockland 6:00pm
This will be the ninety-sixth 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, March 16, 2009

Whedonverse SIG Meeting
Nassau 8:00pm
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, March 17, 2009

Restaurant and Dining Lovers SIG
Manhattan 6:30pm
Tonight we're dining at ____ just east of Barney's. I'm speaking of ___, ____. Although near Park Avenue, you won't be paying Park Avenue prices here. Instead you'll get delicious food served by a friendly waitstaff in a spacious setting. The fact that today is an Irish holiday and we're in an Italian place means even more elbow room than usual. So do come and please bring cash only. RESERVATIONS ESSENTIAL: Call ____ at ____, ____ or ____ at ____, or e-mail ____ at ____ . If you call to leave a message, please be sure to leave your daytime phone number. Reservations deadline: Thursday, March 12. Maximum of 12.

Smart Company: The SIG for Mensa Business Owners and Executives
Manhattan 7:00pm
Topic: Brainstorming solutions to member business problems. 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 Mark for reservations or additional information: ____. RSVP deadline is 5pm, the Friday before the meeting.

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

BridgeSIG [every Wednesday - see March 4 for details.]
Manhattan 6:30pm

Friday, March 20, 2009

Friendly Friday Dinner [every Friday - see March 6 for details.]
Manhattan 5:45-8:30pm

Saturday, March 21, 2009

Volunteer SIG
Manhattan
[see March 7th for details]

Sunday, March 22, 2009

Turkey Shoot
Queens 1:00pm
Spring! What's on everybody's mind? A Number 6! Well….. here we go a-ridin' into town, whampin' and whompin' every livin' thing that moves within an inch of ……Turkey Shoot. Some times we just can't help but have too much fun. Join us at the home of ____ in ____ for cinema at it's…….easiest to poke fun at, and more. Call by Friday the 20th to confirm at ____.

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

BridgeSIG [every Wednesday - see March 4 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, March 27, 2009

Friendly Friday Dinner [every Friday - see March 6 for details.]
Manhattan 5:45-8:30pm

Movie SIG
Nassau 7:30pm
Video potluck.  Bring your favorite video or DVD and we'll enjoy a night of viewing and noshing. For details, call ____ at ____ weekends and nights, M-F ____.

Saturday, March 28, 2009

Volunteer SIG
Manhattan
[See March 7th for details]

Sunday, March 29, 2009

Mathematical Methods for Business and Economics SIG
Manhattan 3:00pm
Enjoy using mathematics to solve business decision problems? Join us for an afternoon of stimulating integration on exchanging knowledge of mathematics for business and economics. We focus on the use of economic analysis and mathematical methods (pure and applied) in dealing effectively with management problems in applied business fields. For additional information, please visit: www.mathmbe.blogspot.com, or contact us at ____, or ____ .

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