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GNYM Member Event Calendar
October, 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.

October, 2009

Friday, October 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 ____ .

Saturday, October 3, 2009

Day At The Races
Lime Rock Park Racetrack, Lime Rock CT. 11AM-5PM
Hosts: ____ (GNYM), ____ (C&WM)
The Bruce Grohe Memorial SIG invites you to the beautiful Lime Rock Park race track to enjoy a day of SCCA Sports Car racing.  Join That Nice Tom Thomas and Mike Yost, sit on a grass hillside watching a variety of sports cars negotiate Lime Rock's twisty, challenging circuit.  Feast on whatever you bring (and what you might care to buy from the surprisingly good concession stands) and enjoy autumn in New England.  Dress in layers, expect anything from sunny and warm to cool and damp, the races run rain or shine.
Meet us on the Infield Spectator Area overlooking the Esses.  Look for yellow balloons.  Note: BYO lawn chairs or blankets, picnic food and drink.  No pets and No Glass Bottles.  Park admission is reasonable, $15 at the gate, $10 advance purchase from the track's website.
Lime Rock is located in northwestern Connecticut, and getting there on the scenic roads of the area is part of the fun.
For directions, or to order tickets, they have a website: http://www.limerock.com/ or you can call them at 1-800-RACE-LRP.
For details about this event, or to RSVP, email ____, or call ____.

Sunday, October 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, October 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 Westbury to talk about favorite books, movies, TV shows, etc. Any questions, please contact ____ at ____.

Wednesday, October 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 ____ .

Thursday, October 8, 2009

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 meet at ____.

Friday, October 9, 2009

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

Movie-Going M*****s
Nassau, approx. 7:30-10:30pm
Hmm, what shall we choose to go see this time? Will it be "Capitalism: A Love Story", the new documentary by Michael Moore?  Drew Barrymore doing roller derby in "Whip It"?  An over-the-top "Couples Retreat" with Vince Vaughn (who also co-wrote it)? Tell us what you want to see, and come join us at the movies.  The popcorn will be fresh, and the company smart! Call ____ at ____.   We'll put you on the notification list (via email or phone) about which movie,  what theatre, and when is the showtime. See you at the movies!

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.

Saturday, October 10, 2009

Crank and Spin: The SIG for cyclists
Manhattan 8:00AM
Breakfast "Tour de River Road"
Cyclists! Looking to combine your long weekend ride with the finest of bottom bracket banter? Then Crank and Spin may be the SIG for you.  We'll cluster for a 15mph 40-80 mile ride and to talk about whatever. This month, join us for a fall "Tour de River Road." We'll meet on the Upper West Side and bike over the George Washington Bridge to the end of New Jersey's Palisades Park where we'll enjoy a late breakfast. The Bike route is 40 hilly miles at a pace of 15 mph. Bring your own beverages, snacks and breakfast. Also, bring good front/rear lights, flat tire repair (tools, tube, pump) and dress for the weather. So I have a head count, please call to RSVP and for exact meeting place (or send e-mail with "Crank & Spin" in the subject line). ____: ____. E-mail: ____ .

Sunday, October 11, 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 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.

Monday, October 12, 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, October 13, 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.

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, October 14, 2009

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

Thursday, October 15, 2009

OUTSIDE EVENT Participate in a New, National PBS Opinion Show! The Smith Family Foundation Debate Series has become Two-Way Street Two-Way Street is a new, nationally syndicated PBS debate program that will feature an exciting new element: YOU. The premise of the title Two-Way Street is that unlike most policy programs where the communication is one-way -- pundits talking to the audience -- here the live studio audience will get to talk back and question the pundits. And that's where you come in! We'd like to invite you to be a part of one of our upcoming programs: FIRST TOPIC: "Drug Use Should Be Decriminalized" - 12:15pm SECOND TOPIC: "Corporate Farming is Bad for Your Health"- 2:45pm DATE: Thursday, October 15 TIME: Arrive at either 12:15pm or 2:45pm LOCATION: Midtown Manhattan (address will be sent with the RSVP confirmation) So if you'd like to be a part of a show... Forward your name, organization or affiliation, email address, phone number, and choice of topic to: audience@twowaystreet.tv Seating is limited so we will be filling the audience on a first come, first serve basis. (Also, if you'd like to share with us a sentence or two of your thoughts on the topic, that would be great.) There are no guarantees, but if we have space, we'll write you back with the precise location information & other details. Get those clever questions ready, and we hope to see you soon! -- Two-Way Street Production Staff (see episodes at http://www.twowaystreet.tv/ . after the trailer completes, you can select episodes.)

Friday, October 16, 2009

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

Saturday, October 17, 2009

A Tour of the North Fork of Long Island Suffolk time to be determined

Volunteer SIG
Manhattan ? Location t.b.d. (to be determined) 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, October 18, 2009

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

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 6:00 pm
This will be the one hundred-third 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, October 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, October 20, 2009

Smart Company: The SIG for Mensa Business Owners and Executives
Manhattan 7:00pm
Today's Topic: Delegating Responsibly
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, October 21, 2009

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

Thursday, October 22, 2009

Restaurant and Dining Lovers SIG
Manhattan 6:30pm
Some of you may be coming tonight because of the name of the restaurant, ____. Instead please come for the original and flavorful food served in a large comfortable space. I found out how the restaurant got its name, but I can't tell you here. Anyway, you won't regret coming. 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, October 19. Maximum of 12.

Friday, October 23, 2009

Friendly Friday Dinner [every Friday - see October 2 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!  We go see a new feature film every other week. This week our options include "Where the Wild Things Are" (remember the storybook by Maurice Sendek?), or Gerard Butler and Jamie Foxx in "Law Abiding Citizen", or "New York, I Love You", or "Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant".  What will we choose?  Call to voice your preference! 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!

Saturday, October 24, 2009

First Ever Westchester Mensa Road Rally.
Westchester time to be determined
Teams encouraged so that 1 person drives while another navigates. Car required.  The Rally will end at a restaurant to be determined and prizes will be awarded. For more information, contact ____ at ____ or ____ .

Sunday, October 25, 2009

Turkey Shoot
Queens 1:00pm
Come to ____'s home in ____, and have a pre-Halloween scare at the thought of the terrible movies that actually got made. RSVP by 10-23 to ____ at ____.

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

BridgeSIG [every Wednesday - see October 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, October 30, 2009

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

Saturday, October 31, 2009

Board of Directors Meeting
Manhattan 10:00am
Join us at the Soldiers', Sailors', Marines' and Airmen's Club (the SSMAC), located at 283 Lexington Avenue, between 36 and 37 Streets. Members are always welcome to attend. Immediately following will be:

The Annual Halloween Party Manhattan 11:00am This year we're changing to an earlier time, so we can pack in more than our usual amount of fun! Join us at the Soldiers', Sailors', Marines' and Airmen's Club (the SSMAC), located at 283 Lexington Avenue, between 36 and 37 Streets. Come in costume, and do bring your children! Refreshments will be served, and as always: members pay $5, guest pay $7.50. Don't miss one of our chapter's best events of the year!

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