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GNYM Member Event Calendar
April, 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.
April, 2009
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Screening for the Immortality Project
Manhattan 9:00am
If you are a Mensan in excellent physical and mental condition, the NYC Department of Health is looking for you. A new project aimed at achieving immortality needs test subjects, and will provide volunteers with carfare and a modest stipend. Come in person to the office at 152 West 42nd Street, in the sub-basement. You do not need to have health insurance to participate, and all test medications and required experimental equipment will be provided to you at no charge. (Yes, this is a spurious entry.)
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, April 3, 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 ____ .
Sunday, April 5, 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, April 7, 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, April 8, 2009
BridgeSIG [every Wednesday - see April 1 for details.]
Manhattan 6:30pm
Parapsycholgy & Psychotronic SIG
Manhattan 6:30pm
Join Diane, psychic and medium, who will speak on the Rewards of Working with your Dreams for Understanding the Happenings in your Being, plus Messages from your Loved Ones. In your readings you will gain valuable insights into Past, Present and Future, also Channeled Messages.
Details?? Call ____ ____, preferably around noon, at ____.
Friday, April 10, 2009
Friendly Friday Dinner [every Friday - see April 3 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 8pm
Due to Passover and Good Friday, the gathering for April will be CANCELLED. Please check the calendar next month for location, or call Brenda Giammanco at 718-980-1686.
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Business Solutions Hub
Manhattan 3:00pm
Business Solutions Hub is a special interest group that takes business issues and discusses possible solutions or recommendations. State your business issue or come join the solutions forum. Whether it's a tricky role requirement, small business dilemma, or a start-up quandary, we'd like to help. To participate, please visit: http://sites.google.com/site/mensabusiness, or contact us at ____, or ____ .
Sunday, April 12, 2009
no Queens Second Sunday Brunch (This month only, it's on the Third Sunday -- See April 19)
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
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 and to RSVP.
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 ____, on ____ in ____. Call the restaurant at ____ for directions. For other information call ____ ____ or e-mail ____ .
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
BridgeSIG [every Wednesday - see April 1 for details.]
Manhattan 6:30pm
Smart Bar Hopping SIG
Manhattan, Brooklyn, or Queens 6:30pm
Join us on 3rd Wed of the month for a bar hopping adventure, taking place in Manhattan, Brooklyn, or Queens. We'll discover the latest spots, brews, assorted libations, accompanied by great company and conversation. Please email for list of places to visit: ____ email ____ or call ____ at ____.
Friday, April 17, 2009
Friendly Friday Dinner [every Friday - see April 3 for details.]
Manhattan 5:45-8:30pm
Sunday, April 19, 2009
GNYM Board of Directors Meeting
Manhattan 12:00noon
Members are ALWAYS welcome to attend. Today we are meeting at the Soldiers', Sailors', Marines' and Airmen's Club (the SSMAC), located at 283 Lexington Avenue between 36th and 37th Streets. To ask to have an item place on the agenda, please send it via email to David.Finegan@gnym.org, or call me at ____.
Immediately following is the:
Sunday, April 19, 2009
New Members' Social
Manhattan, 2-5 PM
($5/Members, $7.50/Guests)
Join GNYM in welcoming this year's New Members with good food and great friends!
New Members get in free with a postcard invitation.
Soldiers', Sailors', Marines', Coast Guard and Airmen's Club,
283 Lexington Avenue (between 36th and 37th Streets), New York, NY. (map and directions)
A slideshow of the 2008 New Members Social:
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NEW MEMBERS' SOCIAL
Manhattan 2-5pm
$5/members; $7.50/guests
Join GNYM in welcoming this year's New Members with good food and great friends! New Members get in free with a postcard that will arrive in your mailbox, so keep your eyes peeled for it! This event will be held at The Soldiers', Sailors', Marines' & Airmen's Club, 283 Lexington Avenue (at 37 Street), Manhattan. For further information contact Scott Duprey, GNYM Program Director via e-mail: scott.duprey@gnym.org or voicemail: 212-964-5447
Queens Second Sunday Brunch (This month only, it's on the Third Sunday)
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
[this month it's the Third Sunday] 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.
LIMENSIG Third Sunday Brunch
Nassau 12:30pm
Our venue is ____, at ____. Main courses from $7. Ask for the MENSA table. 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 ____ .
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 ____ .
Nyack Dining Group
Rockland 6:00pm
This will be the ninety-seventh 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, April 20, 2009
Restaurant and Dining Lovers SIG
Manhattan 6:30pm
For those who love landmarks, I'll mention that we're dining tonight at a restaurant right next door to ____. I'm referring to ____, ____. I'm not guaranteeing you'll see a celebrity but it's just possible. Anyway, here you can expect perfect sushi and a surprisingly good choice of hot meals too, all expertly prepared and served. So do come and please bring cash only. RESERVATIONS ESSENTIAL: Call ____ at ____, ____, ____ at ____ or e-mail ____ at ____ . If you call and leave a message, please be sure to leave your daytime phone number. Reservations deadline: Wednesday, April 15 (You can't forget that deadline). Maximum of 12.
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, April 21, 2009
Smart Company: The SIG for Mensa Business Owners and Executives
Manhattan 7:00pm
Topic: Are you doing business with China, India or with another low-wage country? How's it working for you? What is your experience? 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, April 22, 2009
BridgeSIG [every Wednesday - see April 1 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, April 24, 2009
Friendly Friday Dinner [every Friday - see April 3 for details.]
Manhattan 5:45-8:30pm
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Business Solutions Hub
Manhattan 3:00pm
[See April 11th for details]
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
BridgeSIG [every Wednesday - see April 1 for details.]
Manhattan 6:30pm
(For more details and more gatherings around the country, see Mensa Bulletin and American Mensa web site.) |
