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GNYM Member Event Calendar
November, 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.

November, 2009

Sunday, November 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. Please contact ____ at ____ or via e-mail at ____ .

Tuesday, November 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, November 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, November 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 ____ .

Movie-Going M*****s
Nassau, approx. 7:30-10:30pm
Hey, movie fans! 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 alien abductions ("The Fourth Kind"), mysteries (Cameron Diaz in "The Box", George Clooney in "The Men Who Stare at Goats"), animation ("A Christmas Carol" with Jim Carrey voicing Scrooge), or a celebration ("This Is It", an homage to Michael Jackson). 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!

Sunday, November 8, 2009

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 ____ .

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.

Monday, November 9, 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, November 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, November 11, 2009

BridgeSIG [every Wednesday - see November 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.

Friday, November 13, 2009

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

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 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 7PM at 718-980-1686.

Saturday, November 14, 2009

Crank and Spin:  The SIG for Cyclists
Manhattan  8:00am
Cyclists! Looking to combine a long weekend ride with the finest of
bottom bracket banter? Then Crank and Spin may be the SIG for you.  Once a month we cluster for a "conversational-pace" 15mph 50-mile group ride and to talk about whatever.  Unsure/slower riders: call anyway; Group B rides possible. This month, join us for a 50-mile ride to Baylor's Massacre Site (NYCC's Bergen History Ride #2), leaving from Manhattan.  Bring your own patch kit, warm clothes, snacks, etc.  Rain/snow cancels. E-mail RSVP MANDATORY, with name and cell phone no.; please write "Crank & Spin" in the subject line to get through spam filters. ____, ____, cell ____ ____ .

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, November 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 one hundred-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, November 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, November 17, 2009

Restaurant and Dining Lovers SIG
Manhattan 6:30pm
____, at ____, is a decades old standby in the Village.  A recent play, simply called ____, is set there. We'll be going tonight for their legendary steaks and anything else you'd like, served by an efficient staff who will pay attention to your needs.  There aren't too many places in their category, so your tab may be a little higher than usual, but you won't need a Stimulus Plan to pay.  So 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, November 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, November 18, 2009

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

Thursday, November 19, 2009

The Cool Kids
Manhattan or Brooklyn 6:30pm
Join us on the 3rd Thursday of the month for a bar hopping adventure, in either Manhattan or Brooklyn. We'll discover the latest hot spots, cocktail dens, and brew shrines, all accompanied by classic MENSAn company and conversation.  Occasionally we will plan events beyond bar hopping.  For this month's location, email ____ at ____ .

Opulent M SIG (The OM SIG)
Manhattan 6:00PM
Join the OM SIG at THE PALM Restaurant at 837 Second Ave. (West side of 2nd Ave. 44th to 45th Streets) During the Denver Annual Gathering, the food was SO GOOD at the Palm— so mindblowingly, rapturously, delicious that I returned the very next night and ordered the same food from this menu. The intensity of that oral pleasure was ineffably beyond the power of human words to begin to express. Here, we seek to re-create the sybaritic thrills of those euphoric gastronomic evenings. I have been assured that all of their restaurants have the same menu. Please bring cash; minimum of 20% tip. NO smoking. Call David William Bowden to Reserve at: 718-380-3842

Friday, November 20, 2009

Friendly Friday Dinner [every Friday - see November 6 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 SIG's 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 apocolyptic "2012"?  or "Pirate Radio"?  or George Clooney in "Up in the Air"?  or "Planet 51"? or "New Moon"? or true story "The Blind Side"? 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!

Sunday, November 22, 2009

Turkey Shoot.
Queens 1:00pm
Prepare for thanksgiving by watching cinematic turkeys and heckling them, at ____'s home in ____. RSVP by Friday 11-21 to ____.

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Parapsychology & Psychotronic Sig
Manhattan  7:30pm
will be going to the Dowsers Lecture on Good Health and Happiness through Removing Negative Memories  $7.00  Coffee Before  -  Call ____ ____ preferably at Noon.

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

BridgeSIG [every Wednesday - see November 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, November 27, 2009

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

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