GNYM Member Event Calendar
September, 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.
September, 2009
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Science Fiction & Fantasy SIG
Nassau 8:00 PM
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, September 2, 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, September 4, 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 ____ .
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
BuzzTime
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 ____ .
Science Fiction & Fantasy SIG
Nassau 8:00pm
previously listed in advance for this date -- probably wrong date. See Sep. 1.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
OM SIG
Manhattan 6:30PM
Join us for a wonderful time at the Union Square Cafe at 21 E. 16th Street, New York, NY. Restaurant limits to maximum of 8 people. Call David Wm. Bowden at 718-380-3842 to reserve (keep trying). No smoking; 20% tip minimum; remember to bring CASH. Please note that this is subject to confirmation, in that the restaurant does not take reservations as early as is necessary for publishing to this calendar.
BridgeSIG [every Wednesday - see September 2 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, September 10, 2009
Restaurant and Dining Lovers SIG
Manhattan 6:30PM
A relatively unknown gem of a restaurant is located in the ____, a stone's throw from ____ at ____. I'm talking about ____. Besides great steaks you can get rack of lamb, free range chicken, king salmon, lobster, etc. Although on an individual basis entrees may be expensive, if you take the $35 prix fixe, you get, besides your choice of entrée, a choice of soup and a choice of salad as well as a side to go with the entrée. To top it off, you get to take home a package of homemade cookies, all for the $35. It's an unbeatable bargain. Add great service to that and you won't want to wait another second to reserve. So do it now! 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: Monday, September 7. Maximum of 12.
SIG X
Manhattan 7:00PM
Want to try a new dining experience? Have a favorite local eatery to recommend? Want to share your cuisine with other Mensans? You're a perfect candidate for SigX's restaurant night! Come share in the adventure of new and exciting foods, or come just for the company and the atmosphere. All are welcome. Tonight we'll be at ____, located at ____.
Friday, September 11, 2009
Friendly Friday Dinner [every Friday - see September 4 for details.]
Manhattan 5:45-8:30pm
Movie-Going M*****s
Nassau, approx. 7:30-10:30pm
Fresh popcorn, previews of coming attractions, a good feature flick on the Silver Screen, convivial discussion afterwards... the whole movie experience, together with other smart folks who like movies too! C'mon, we'd love to have you join us! Possibilities for this week include "Gamer" starring Gerard Butler, "9" (with John C Reilly, Christopher Plummer, and Martin Landau), or Sandra Bullock in "All About Steve". Want to offer suggestions about which movie we'll go see? Or just want to be notified (email or phone) about which movie, what theatre, and when is the showtime? Then call ____at ____. See you at the movies!
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 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, September 13, 2009
Board Meeting
Manhattan 1:00PM
Members are welcome to attend. To have an item added to the agenda, send it via email to David.Finegan@gnym.org by September 8th. To confirm your attendance, or to ask directions, please call David Finegan at ____ by September 10th.
Queens Second Sunday Brunch
Queens 12 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 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 ____ . We hope to see many of our Mensa friends there.
Mathematical Methods for Business and Economics SIG
Manhattan? Location t.b.d. (to be determined) 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 ____ .
Strategy Gaming SIG
(correction: moved to Sep. 20)
Monday, September 14, 2009
Polyamory SIG
Manhattan 7:00PM - ?
____This event will piggyback onto the existing Open Love NY Polyamorous Happy Hour, the second Monday of each month, to which several Mensans already belong. Bring your wife, husband, girlfriends, boyfriends and theirs, and meet like-minded people. If you consider yourself polyamorous or to be in an open relationship, or are interested in learning more about this loving and progressive way of life, we invite you to come and get advice and support, have some drinks and laughs, and build our community. All are welcome Please contribute by bringing finger foods and an open spirit! More info? Call ____ at ____.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Smart Company: The SIG for Mensa Business Owners and Executives
Manhattan 7:00PM
Topic: Technology Roundup – What is the best Website or Piece of Technology You Use?
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: ____, ____ . RSVP deadline is 5pm, the Friday before the meeting.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
BridgeSIG [every Wednesday - see September 2 for details.]
Manhattan 6:30pm
Friday, September 18, 2009
Friendly Friday Dinner [every Friday - see September 4 for details.]
Manhattan 5:45-8:30pm
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Volunteer SIG
Manhattan ? Location t.b.d. 10:00AM
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: ____ ____ .
Business Solutions Hub
Manhattan ? Location t.b.d. 3:30PM
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, September 20, 2009
Hell's Ms' Evil M-Pyre
Suffolk Noon
Happy New Year!! Let's celebrate also our last summer Sunday at our regular haunt in Bay Shore. ____ All Mensans, civilized party animals, their guests, and even a stray youth or pet is welcome. We wine, we dine; we're here, we're beer. We also bring finger food, soda, water, juice to share. Think SIMPLE... veggies, cheese fruit, cookies, chips/dips; because it's a PICNIC.
Lawn chair permitted for our Lawn Guy Land. Got any leftover loaves of cider challah? Bring'em along!!! We'll cast off a few pieces into the near-natural (LOL) flowing water. There are picnic tables on the grass (complete with shade tree) right in front of the sand on this private beach, plus bathrooms and free parking. For a head-count and in case of inclement weather, you MUST RSVP to ____: ____ or ____.
LIMENSIG Third Sunday Brunch
Nassau 12:30PM
Our venue is ____, at ____.
Main courses from $7. Ask for the MENSA table. Info: ____ at ____ or ____ .
Strategy Gaming SIG (corrected date. was originally listed for Sep. 13th.)
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 mgoldberger@juno.com .
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 ____ .
Nyack Dining Group
Rockland 6:00PM
This will be the one hundred-second 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, September 21, 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 ____.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
BridgeSIG [every Wednesday - see September 2 for details.]
Manhattan 6:30pm
LIMENSIG Midweek Munchie
Nassau 7:30PM
Join us for dinner at ____, ____ in ____. Ask for the Mensa table. Call ____ for information at ____, or e-mail ____ .
Friday, September 25, 2009
Friendly Friday Dinner [every Friday - see September 4 for details.]
Manhattan 5:45-8:30pm
Movie-Going M*****s
Nassau, approx. 7:30-10:30pm
Mensans often ask how it is decided which movie we go to see. Well, we get input from the members, and we try to cover different genres -- action, romantic comedy, heist, war, documentary, sci-fi, drama, suspense. Do you want us to pick the new Matt Damon movie, "The Informant!"? or Bruce Willis in "Surrogates"? or "Bright Star" about the poet Keats? or "The Invention of Lying", a comedy set in a world where no one has ever lied, until a writer seizes the opportunity for personal gain? SPEAK UP! Call ____ at ____. (Or call even if you just want to be notified (email or phone) about which movie, what theatre, and when is the showtime.) See you at the movies!
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
BridgeSIG [every Wednesday - see September 2 for details.]
Manhattan 6:30pm
(For more details and more gatherings around the country, see Mensa Bulletin and American Mensa web site.) |
