GNYM Member Event Calendar
2006
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.
January, 2006
Tuesday, January 3, 2006
Science Fiction & Fantasy SIG
Nassau 8:00 pm
Join us at ____ in ____ to meet fellow fans and talk about favorite SF books, authors, movies, TV shows, etc. Any questions, please contact ____ at ____ or ____ .
BROOKLYN GREAT BOOKS
Brooklyn 8:00 pm
“Perhaps... the empire is nothing but a zodiac of the mind's phantasms.
‘On the day I know all the emblems... shall I be able to possess my empire, at last?' ... ‘Sire, do not believe it. On that day you will be an emblem among emblems.'” (Italo Calvino, Invisible Cities) Call ____ at ____ weekdays.
Wednesday, January 4, 2006
BridgeSIG (Every Wednesday)
Manhattan 7:00 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, e-mail ____ at ____ otherwise call ____ .
Tai Chi (Every Wednesday)
Manhattan 8:00 pm
Tai Chi meets every Wednesday night from 8 to 10:30 in ____ at ____ in Manhattan. Cost is $10 per session to cover rent. Contact ____ ( ____ )
Friday, January 6, 2006
FRIENDLY FRIDAY DINNER (Every Friday)
Manhattan 5:45-8:30 pm
Dinner every Friday evening with other Mensans. Reasonably priced Chinese food. Separate checks. ____, ____, corner of ____ . Near ____, and ____ subway stations. 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, January 8, 2006
DOG OWNERS SIG
Manhattan 9:00 am
The tentative location is ____ . This is an opportunity for dogs and their Mensa owners to socialize off leash. Contact ____ by e-mail: ____ or cell phone: ____ .
Queens Second Sunday Brunch
Queens 12:00 pm
We would like to invite all Greater NY Mensans to attend the vibrant Queens portion of the chapter. We will meet the Second Sunday of every month at the ____, ____, Flushing. (Look for the Mensa table in the back.) They are located right off the ____ exit of ____, and there is plenty of parking in their lot. Also, they will give separate checks. Any questions call ____ or ____ at ____ . We hope to see many of our Mensa friends there.
Strategy Gaming SIG
Nassau 1:00 pm
Put all 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 e-mail at ____ .
The Westchester Book Group
Westchester 2:00 PM
The Westchester Book Group will meet to discuss Empire Falls by Richard Russo at the home of ____, in ____ . ____ will lead the discussion. For information and/or directions, please call ____ at ____ or e-mail ____ .
Monday, January 9, 2006
OM SIG
Manhattan 6:00 pm
Join us in the warmth and deep beauty of ____ at ____ for an evening's adventure in gastronomic hedonism. R.S.V.P.: ____ after 7PM or on weekends, including Mondays, at ____ (keep trying). No smoking. 20% tip minimum; bring CASH.
Tuesday, January 10, 2006
Intertel Dinner Social
TBA 6:45 pm
Intertel invites Mensans and their guests to a dinner social at 6:45 p.m. The old restaurant has closed its doors. Please contact ____ at ____ or ____ for new location and directions.
NTN Trivia
Nassau 7:30 pm
Test your trivia knowledge in the National Trivia Network game against players all over the US and Canada. We are now playing at ____, ____ . Call the restaurant at ____ for directions. For other information call ____ at ____ or e-mail ____ .
Wednesday, January 11, 2006
BridgeSIG (Every Wednesday)
Manhattan 7:00 pm
[See January 4.]
Tai Chi (Every Wednesday)
Manhattan 8:00 pm
[See January 4.]
Friday, January 13, 2006
Friendly Friday Dinner (Every Friday)
Manhattan 5:45-8:30 pm
[See January 6.]
Staten Island Makes Merry
Staten Island 8:00 pm
The raucous and ravenous rabble rousers of Richmond County invite you to join them on the SECOND FRIDAY of every month on Staten Island at the ____, corner of ____ (near the Verrazano Bridge). Ask for the Mensa group. Further information: ____ at ____ or ____ at ____ or ____ .
Sunday, January 15, 2006
LIMENSIG Third Sunday Brunch
Nassau 12:30 pm
Our venue is ____, at ____, in ____ . Main courses from $7. Ask for the MENSA table. Info: ____ ____ .
GamesSIG
Manhattan 2:00 pm
Bring your favorite games or play ours. In the East 70s. Please reserve by WEDNESDAY before. $2 for refreshments. For info, contact ____ at ____ .
Nyack Dining Group
Rockland 6:00 pm
This will be the fifty-eighth 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.
Tuesday, January 17, 2006
Smart Company: The SIG for Mensa Business Owners and Executives
Manhattan 7:00 PM
Topic: Commuting: How do you use your commuting/travel time?
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 ____ for reservations or additional information: ____ . RSVP deadline is 5pm, the Friday before the meeting.
SIG X
Manhattan 7:30PM
Trivia Night! Come join us for a night of trivia. It lasts about 2 hours, and is a ton of fun! Prizes include bar tabs ranging from $10-25. Admission is free, with a two-drink minimum during the game. ____, ____, NYC. PLEASE RSVP so we know how many seats to save. Contact ____, ____, ____ .
BROOKLYN GREAT BOOKS
Brooklyn 8:00 pm
“Futures not achieved are only branches of the past: dead branches. ‘Journeys to relive your past?... Journeys to recover your future?'… ‘Elsewhere is a negative mirror. The traveler recognizes the little that is his, discovering the much he has not had and will never have.'” (Italo Calvino, Invisible Cities) Call ____ at ____ weekdays.
Wednesday, January 18, 2006
BridgeSIG (Every Wednesday)
Manhattan 7:00 pm
[See January 4.]
LIMENSIG MIDWEEK MUNCHIE
Nassau 7:30 pm
Join us for dinner at the ____ (formerly ____ ), ____, ____ . (____ exit ____ .) Ask for the Mensa table. Info: ____ ____ .
Tai Chi (Every Wednesday)
Manhattan 8:00 pm
[See January 4.]
Thursday, January 19, 2006
Notice: The Monthly Speaker Meeting previously anounced for January 19 has been canceled.
Friday, January 20, 2006
Friendly Friday Dinner (Every Friday)
Manhattan 5:45-8:30 pm
[See January 6.]
Sunday, January 22, 2006
GNYM Board Meeting
Manhattan 1:00 pm
Regularly-scheduled board meeting. For directions or to add something to the agenda, contact Brenda at 718-980-1686 or brenda.giammanco@gnym.org . Members are always welcome at Board meetings.
Wednesday, January 25, 2006
BridgeSIG (Every Wednesday)
Manhattan 7:00 pm
[See January 4.]
Tai Chi (Every Wednesday)
Manhattan 8:00 pm
[See January 4.]
Friday, January 27, 2006
Friendly Friday Dinner (Every Friday)
Manhattan 5:45-8:30 pm
[See January 6.]
Saturday, January 28, 2006
The Annual Mid-Winter Winery Gathering [DATE IS CHANGED]
Suffolk ____
(The Last Saturday Sunday in January)
MOVED this year to Sunday, January 29, 2006.
SIG X
Brooklyn 2:45 PM
____ Tour: Come take a tour of the ____ then join us for dinner. The tour is free and lasts about 30 minutes. Afterwards we will grab dinner at a local restaurant. PLEASE RSVP so we know how many people to expect. Contact ____, ____, ____ .
Sunday, January 29, 2006
The Annual Mid-Winter Winery Gathering [REVISED DATE]
Suffolk noon to 4:30pm
(The Last Saturday Sunday in January)
Experience the fruit of Long Island's vines. We had a great time last year. (Photos ran in Mphasis.)
At ____ Vineyards, ____. It's a little far out, but it is the closest east-end winery. www.marthaclaravineyards.com
A ____ party, along the lines of the famed Zip Code Parties. ("My house is too small, so I borrowed a hall.)
The winery is happy to sell us wine, and is happy to let us picnic in their indoor space.
Everyone brings something or chips in to buy a bottle or two. There is a sink with a super-large countertop upon which we can spread out an entire buffet of the foods we bring. Bring a box of crackers, a brick of muenster cheese, onion dip, fresh veggie platter, box of crackers, brownies, chocolate chip cookies, Entenmann's pop'ems bottle of soda, napkins, the roll of Bounty, stack of cups and paper plates.
RSVP to ____ to let us know how many to expect; and so we can avoid duplication of munchies.
LIRR is one way to get there. Five-mile taxi or bus from the ____ LIRR station.
____ will be taking LIRR to and from the winery. Willing to meet up. Leaving Brentwood 10:27 AM; through Ronkonkoma at 10:43; arriving ____ 11:23 AM. Then taxi or bus for the final 5 miles. Return, leaving ____ 6:56 PM(?), arriving Brentwood 7:54 PM. See LIRR info at http://mta.info/lirr (or 1-516-822-LIRR or 1-631-231-LIRR).
Long Island Chinese New Year Dinner [DATE IS CHANGED]
TBA TBA
(Note: The date of this event is subject to change.) MOVED to Thursday, February 2, 2006.
February, 2006
Wednesday, February 1, 2006
BridgeSIG (Every Wednesday)
Manhattan 7:00 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, e-mail ____ at ____ otherwise call ____ .
Tai Chi (Every Wednesday)
Manhattan 8:00 pm
Tai Chi meets every Wednesday night from 8 to 10:30 in ____ at ____ in Manhattan. Cost is $10 per session to cover rent. Contact ____ ( ____ )
Thursday, February 2, 2006
Long Island Chinese New Year Dinner [REVISED DATE; details added]
Nassau 6:30 pm
(Note: The date of this event is subject to change.) Come and celebrate the arrival of the Year of the Dog at the Long Island Chinese New Year Dinner. Join your fellow Mensans for a Chinese feast, and be entertained by the exciting Lion Dance. This event will take place at ____, ____. To reserve: call ____ at ____, or e-mail ___ . Please reserve by January 29.
Friday, February 3, 2006
FRIENDLY FRIDAY DINNER (Every Friday)
Manhattan 5:45-8:30 pm
Dinner every Friday evening with other Mensans. Reasonably priced Chinese food. Separate checks. ____, ____ . Near ____ subway stations. 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, February 5, 2006
Turkey Shoot
Queens 1:00 pm
The turkeys may be cold, but this apartment is toasty. Come to ____, and see some of the most awful films East of the Rockies. RSVP to ____ at ____ by Friday 2-3.
Strategy Gaming SIG
TBA 1:00 pm
Put all 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 e-mail at ____ .
The Westchester Book Group
Westchester 2:00 pm
The Westchester Book Group will meet to discuss A Home at the End of the World by Michael Cunningham at the home of ____ in ____ . For information and/or directions, please call ____ at ____ or email ____ .
Tuesday, February 7, 2006
Science Fiction & Fantasy SIG
Nassau 8:00 pm
Join us at ____ in ____ to meet fellow fans and talk about favorite SF books, authors, movies, TV shows, etc. Any questions, please contact ____ at ____ or ____ .
BROOKLYN GREAT BOOKS
Brooklyn 8:00 pm
“And you know that in the long journey ahead of you… you start summoning up your memories… your wolf will have become another wolf, your sister a different sister, your battle other battles, on your return from Euphemia, the city where memory is traded at every solstice and at every equinox.” (Italo Calvino, Invisible Cities) Call ____ at ____ weekdays.
Wednesday, February 8, 2006
Intertel Dinner Social
TBA 6:45 PM
Intertel invites Mensans and their guests to a dinner social at 6:45 p.m. The old restaurant has closed its doors. Please contact ____ at ____ or ____ for new location and directions.
BridgeSIG (Every Wednesday)
Manhattan 7:00 pm
[See February 1 for details.]
Tai Chi (Every Wednesday)
Manhattan 8:00 pm
[See February 1 for details.]
Friday, February 10, 2006
Friendly Friday Dinner (Every Friday)
Manhattan 5:45-8:30 pm
[See February 3 for details.]
Staten Island Makes Merry
Staten Island 8:00 pm
The raucous and ravenous rabble rousers of Richmond County invite you to join them on the SECOND FRIDAY of every month on Staten Island at the ____, corner of ____ (near the Verrazano Bridge). Ask for the Mensa group. Further information: ____ at ____ or ____ at ____ or ____ .
Saturday, February 11, 2006
Suffolk Thing
Suffolk noon
(The Saturday preceding Valentine's Day). This will be the third meeting at the pizza/restaurant/bar called ____: Restaurant, bar (Disco, later at night), moderate $10-$15. ____]
In past years we met beforehand at the ___, in the quaint ___: ___ . It's their busiest day of the year, so we won't try to meet there. Drop by on the way, if you are so inclined.
For questions, contact ____. Call if you're cautious, or just drop in and try to find us.
Sunday, February 12, 2006
DOG OWNERS SIG
Manhattan 9:00 am
The tentative location is ____ . This is an opportunity for dogs and their Mensa owners to socialize off leash. Contact ____ by e-mail: ____ or cell phone: ____ .
Queens Second Sunday Brunch
Queens 12:00 pm
We would like to invite all Greater NY Mensans to attend the vibrant Queens portion of the chapter. We will meet the Second Sunday of every month at ____, ____, Flushing. (Look for the Mensa table in the back.) They are located right off the ____ exit of the ____, and there is plenty of parking in their lot. Also, they will give separate checks. Any questions call ____ or ____ at ____ . We hope to see many of our Mensa friends there.
GNYM Board Meeting
Manhattan 1:00 pm
Regularly-scheduled board meeting. For directions or to add something to the agenda, contact Brenda at 718-980-1686 or brenda.giammanco@gnym.org . Members are always welcome at Board meetings.
4th ANNUAL DESSERT SOCIAL / MEMBER RECOGNITION SOCIAL
Manhattan 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Join us today to meet and greet recent new members at the Soldiers', Sailors', Marines' and Airmen's Club, 283 Lexington Avenue between 36th and 37th Streets, for a fun afternoon. Bring a dessert to share. New members with an invitation postcard, and all members bringing dessert to share, will be admitted free. Admission for members will be $5. Potential members and accompanied guests admission is $7.50.
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
SIG X
Manhattan 7:30PM
Trivia Night: Come join us for a night of trivia. It lasts about 2 hours, and is a ton of fun! Prizes include bar tabs ranging from $10-25. Admission is free, with a two-drink minimum during the game. ____, ____, NYC. PLEASE RSVP to ____, ____, ____ .
NTN Trivia
Nassau 7:30 pm
Test your trivia knowledge in the National Trivia Network game against players all over the US and Canada. We are now playing at ____, ____, ____ . Call the restaurant at ____ for directions. For other information call ____ ____ or e-mail ____ .
Wednesday, February 15, 2006
BridgeSIG (Every Wednesday)
Manhattan 7:00 pm
[See February 1 for details.]
LIMENSIG MIDWEEK MUNCHIE
Nassau 7:30 pm
Join us for dinner at the ____ (formerly ____), ____, ____ . Ask for the Mensa table. Info: ____ ____ .
Tai Chi (Every Wednesday)
Manhattan 8:00 pm
[See February 1 for details.]
Friday, February 17, 2006
Friendly Friday Dinner (Every Friday)
Manhattan 5:45-8:30 pm
[See February 3 for details.]
Sunday, February 19, 2006
LIMENSIG Third Sunday Brunch
Nassau 12:30 pm
Our venue is ____, at ____, in ____ . Main courses from $7. Ask for the MENSA table. Info: ____ ____ .
GamesSIG
Manhattan 2:00 pm
Bring your favorite games or play ours. In the East 70s. Please reserve by WEDNESDAY before. $2 for refreshments. For info, contact ____ at ____ .
Nyack Dining Group
Rockland 6:00 pm
This will be the fifty-ninth 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.
Tuesday, February 21, 2006
Smart Company: The SIG for Mensa Business Owners and Executives
Manhattan 7:00 PM
Topic: Commuting: How do you use your commuting/travel time?
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 ____ for reservations or additional information: ____ . RSVP deadline is 5pm, the Friday before the meeting.
BROOKLYN GREAT BOOKS
Brooklyn 8:00 pm
“'You take delight not in a city's seven or seventy wonders, but in the answer it gives to a question of yours.' ‘Or the question it asks you, forcing you to answer, like Thebes, through the mouth of the sphinx.'” (Italo, Calvino, Invisible Cities) Call ____ at ____ weekdays.
Wednesday, February 22, 2006
BridgeSIG (Every Wednesday)
Manhattan 7:00 pm
[See February 1 for details.]
Tai Chi (Every Wednesday)
Manhattan 8:00 pm
[See February 1 for details.]
Friday, February 24, 2006
Friendly Friday Dinner (Every Friday)
Manhattan 5:45-8:30 pm
[See February 3 for details.]
Sunday, February 26, 2006
SIG X
Manhattan 1:00PM
Group trip to the ____, ____, Manhattan. Tickets are $14.50/person. PLEASE RSVP to ____, ____, ____ .
MARCH, 2006
Wednesday, March 1, 2006
BridgeSIG (every Wednesday)
Manhattan 7:00 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 ____ .
Tai Chi (every Wednesday)
Manhattan 8:00 pm
Tai Chi meets every Wednesday night from 8 to 10:30 in Studio ____ at ____ in Manhattan. Cost is $10 per session to cover rent. Contact ____ (____ )
** Friday, March 3 - Sunday, March 5, 2005 **
Piscataway, NJ -- all weekend
Snowball 32
Central New Jersey Mensa's regional gathering
www.cnj.us.mensa.org/Snowball/snowindx.htm
Friday, March 3, 2006
Friendly Friday Dinner (every Friday)
Manhattan 5:45-8:30 pm
Dinner every Friday evening with other Mensans. Reasonably priced Chinese food. Separate checks. ____, ____, corner of ____ . Near ____ stations. 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, March 5, 2006
Strategy Gaming SIG
Location to be determined 1:00 pm
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 ____ .
Academy Awards® Party
Manhattan 7:00 pm
Those interested in attending should contact ____ at ____ or by phone at ____ . I encourage attendees to bring movie-themed food and/or beverage items.
Tuesday, March 7, 2006
Science Fiction & Fantasy SIG
Nassau 8:00 pm
Join us at ____ in ____ to meet fellow fans and talk about favorite SF books, authors, movies, TV shows, etc. Any questions, please contact ____ at ____ or ____ .
SIG X
Manhattan 7:00 pm
Trivia Night! Come join us for a night of trivia! It lasts about 2 hours and is a ton of fun! Prizes include bar tabs ranging from $10-$25. Admission is free, with a two-drink min. during the two-hour game. ____, ____, NYC. PLEASE RSVP so we know how many seats to save. Contact ____, ____, ____ .
Brooklyn Great Books
Brooklyn 8:00 pm
“The only way to be in agreement with life is to disagree with ourselves… Let's develop theories… in order to promptly act against them… buy books so as not to read them; let's go to concerts without caring to hear the music… let's take long walks because we're sick of walking; and let's spend whole days in the country, because it bores us.” (Fernando Pessoa, The Book of Disquiet) Call ____ at ____ weekdays.
Wednesday, March 8, 2006
BridgeSIG (Every Wednesday)
Manhattan 7:00 pm [See March 1]
Tai Chi (Every Wednesday)
Manhattan 8:00 pm [See March 1]
Friday, March 10, 2006
Friendly Friday Dinner
Manhattan 5:45-8:30 pm [every Friday. See March 3]
Staten Island Makes Merry
Staten Island 8:00 pm
The raucous and ravenous rabble rousers of Richmond County invite you to join them on the SECOND FRIDAY of every month on Staten Island at the ____, corner of ____ (near the ____ Bridge). Ask for the Mensa group. Further information: ____ at ____ or ____ at ____ or ____ .
Saturday, March 11, 2006
[non-Mensa event of interest]
9th Annual USA Memory Championship "The Olympics of the Mind"
Manhattan 9am-5pm (contestant lunch break 12:30-2:30)
Spectators Free.
(Contestants registration closed on March 3. Fees: $25 for ages 22 and up; Free for ages 12-21. )
Con Edison Auditorium, 4 Irving Place (at 14th Street), New York, NY.
Though some of us need notes to remember our own birthdays, others can memorize the order of a shuffled deck of cards in less than two minutes.
The USA Memory Championship requires its 'Mental Athletes' to exercise their memories in 7 events featuring a string of 250 random digits, an entire deck of shuffled cards, 300 random words, 99 names and faces and an unpublished 50 line poem. In this tournament, with 7 events spread over the entire day, competitors from all over the country will vie for the title of 'National Memory Champion'.
The winner of the USA Memory Championship will automatically qualify to compete against champions of other countries in the World Memory Championships to be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, this September.
Official web site: www.usamemorychampionship.com (Most info is under "FAQ".)
Sunday, March 12, 2006
The Westchester Book Group
Westchester 2:00 pm
The Westchester Book Group will meet to discuss Bel Canto by Ann Patchett at the home of ____ in ____. For information and/or directions, please call ____ at ____ or email ____ .
Queens Second Sunday Brunch
Queens 12:00 pm
We would like to invite all Greater NY Mensans to attend the vibrant Queens portion of the chapter. We will meet the Second Sunday of every month at ____, ____, Flushing. (Look for the Mensa table in the back.) They are located right off the ____ exit of the ____, and there is plenty of parking in their lot. Also, they will give separate checks. Any questions call ____ or ____ at ____ . We hope to see many of our Mensa friends there.
Monday, March 13, 2006
SIG X
Manhattan 10:00 pm
BOWLING NIGHT
Join us for “Night Strike”, featuring glow-in-the-dark bowling and a live DJ spinning the latest house and techno music. The cost is $20 per person for unlimited bowling and shoe rental. ____, ____ . Please RSVP. Contact ____, ____, ____ .
Tuesday, March 14, 2006
Intertel Dinner Social
TBA 6:45 pm
Intertel invites Mensans and their guests to a dinner social at 6:45pm. The old restaurant has closed its doors. Please contact ____ at ____ or ____ for location and directions.
NTN Trivia
Nassau 7:30 pm
Test your trivia knowledge in the National Trivia Network game against players all over the US and Canada. We are now playing at ____, ____, ____ . Call the restaurant at ____ for directions. For other information call ____ ____ or e-mail ____ .
Wednesday, March 15, 2006
LIMENSIG MIDWEEK MUNCHIE
Nassau 7:30 pm
Join us for dinner at the ____, ____, ____ . (____ exit ____ ) Ask for the Mensa table. Info: ____ ____ .
BridgeSIG (Every Wednesday)
Manhattan 7:00 pm [See March 1]
Tai Chi (Every Wednesday)
Manhattan 8:00 pm [See March 1]
Thursday, March 16, 2006
Speaker Meeting
Manhattan 7:30 pm
Philip Gould, Professor Emeritus of Art at Columbia University, will present "New Perspectives on Renaissance Art". Admission is $5 for members, $7.50 for potential members and accompanied guests. Join us at Soldiers', Sailors', Marines' and Airmen's Club, 283 Lexington Ave. (between 36th and 37th Sts.) Near public transportation. On-street parking available after 7:00 pm. For additional information, please contact Brenda Giammanco at 718-980-1686 or brenda.giammanco@gnym.org.
Friday, March 17, 2006
Friendly Friday Dinner
Manhattan 5:45-8:30 pm [every Friday. See March 3]
Sunday, March 19, 2006
LIMENSIG Third Sunday Brunch
Nassau 12:30 pm
Our venue is ____, ____, ____ . Main courses from $7. Ask for the MENSA table. Info: ____ ____ .
GameSIG
Manhattan 2:00 pm
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 ____ or call ____ at ____ .
Nyack Dining Group
Rockland 6:00 pm
This will be the sixtieth 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.
GNYM Board Meeting
2:00 pm
This regularly-scheduled board meeting will take place in the home of ____ . For directions, to RSVP, or to add something to the agenda, contact ____ at ____ or ____ . Members are always welcome at Board meetings.
Tuesday, March 21, 2006
Brooklyn Great Books
Brooklyn 8:00 pm
“The only attitude worthy of a superior man is to persist in an activity he recognizes as useless, to observe a discipline he knows is sterile, and to apply certain norms of philosophical and metaphysical thought that he considers utterly inconsequential.” (Fernando Pessoa, The Book of Disquiet) Call ____ at ____ weekdays.
Smart Company: The SIG for Mensa Business Owners and Executives
Manhattan 7:00 pm
Topic: Succession Planning: Who is the next generation in your business?
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 ____ for reservations or additional information: ____ . RSVP deadline is 5 pm, the Friday before the meeting.
Wednesday, March 22, 2006
BridgeSIG (Every Wednesday)
Manhattan 7:00 pm [See March 1]
Tai Chi (Every Wednesday)
Manhattan 8:00 pm [See March 1]
Thursday, March 23, 2006
Restaurant and Dinning Lovers SIG
Manhattan 6:30 pm
Not far from the ____ is a wonderful restaurant that advertises in the theatre program -- that's how I found out about ____, ____ and that's where we're going tonight. It's in the back of the pub where it is quiet and clean with attentive service and continental food. Try the food and tell me if you don't think it's great and affordable. I think you will. So come and bring cash only please. RESERVATIONS ESSENTIAL: Call ____ at ____ or ____ at ____, or e-mail ____ at ____, or ____ at ____ . If you call and leave a message, please be sure to leave your daytime phone number. Reservations deadline: MONDAY MARCH 20. CAP of 12. P.S.: They have a private party room, but I doubt we'll be disturbed.
Friday, March 24, 2006
Friendly Friday Dinner
Manhattan 5:45-8:30 pm [every Friday. See March 3]
Saturday, March 25, 2006
House Party
Suffolk 7:00 pm
I will be hosting a house party for Mensans (and their dates) in Hauppauge, NY. It will be a ‘pot luck' type of party, so RSVP to ____ at ____ or ____ .
Wednesday, March 29, 2006
Debate
Manhattan 7:00 pm [non-Mensa event]
Isaac Asimov Annual Memorial Debate: “The Universe — One or Many” At the American Museum of Natural History, Central Park West at 79th Street, NYC. Last year the debate was both fascinating and delightful. For info: ____ ____ .
BridgeSIG (Every Wednesday)
Manhattan 7:00 pm [See March 1]
Tai Chi (Every Wednesday)
Manhattan 8:00 pm [See March 1]
Friday, March 31, 2006
Friendly Friday Dinner
Manhattan 5:45-8:30 pm [every Friday. See March 3]
APRIL, 2006
Sunday, April 2, 2006
Turkey Shoot
Queens 1:00 pm
No foolin'! Some new bad films have come to roost, so let's roast ‘em! The heckling starts in ____ at ____'s home. RSVP at ____, by Friday, 3/31.
Strategy Gaming SIG
Nassau 1:00 pm
Put those competitive (yet polite) impulses to good use while vying with fellow Mensans in games that require skill, planning, and negotiation. This month's Strategy Gaming SIG will be held at ____'s home in ____. Please contact ____ at ____ or via email at ____ .
Tuesday, April 4, 2006
Science Fiction & Fantasy SIG
Nassau 8:00 pm
Join us at ____ in ____ to meet fellow fans and talk about favorite SF books, authors, movies, TV shows, etc. Any questions, please contact ____ at ____ or ____ .
SIG X
Manhattan 7:00 pm
Trivia Night! Come join us for a night of trivia! It lasts about 2 hours and is a ton of fun! Prizes include bar tabs ranging from $10-$25. Admission is free, with a two-drink min. during the two-hour game. ____, ____, NYC. PLEASE RSVP so we know how many seats to save. Contact ____, ____, ____ .
Wednesday, April 5, 2006
BridgeSIG (every Wednesday)
Manhattan 7:00 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 ____ .
Tai Chi (every Wednesday)
Manhattan 8:00 pm
Tai Chi meets every Wednesday night from 8 to 10:30 in Studio ____ at ____ in Manhattan. Cost is $10 per session to cover rent. Contact ____ ( ____ )
Friday, April 7
Friendly Friday Dinner (every Friday)
Manhattan 5:45-8:30 pm
Dinner every Friday evening with other Mensans. Reasonably priced Chinese food. Separate checks. ____, ____ . Near ____ stations. No need to RSVP. Come when you can, stay as long as you like. If you need more information, call ____ at ____ or email ____ at ____ .
NOTE DATE CHANGE FOR THIS MONTH ONLY
Staten Island Makes Merry
Staten Island 8:00 pm
The raucous and ravenous rabble rousers of Richmond County invite you to join them on the SECOND FRIDAY of every month on Staten Island at the ____, corner ____ (near the ____ Bridge). Ask for the Mensa group. Further information: ____ at ____ or ____ at ____ or ____ .
The Parapsychology and Psychotronics SIG
Manhattan 6:00 pm
____ will give a Taped Individual Reading (20 minutes) by using cards that show your Past and Future. She will give Directions to Empower you and will use her Psychic Ability to help you see Your Future. If interested call ____ ____ preferably between 10 AM and 3 PM.
Sunday, April 9, 2006
Queens Second Sunday Brunch
Queens 12:00 pm
We would like to invite all Greater NY Mensans to attend the vibrant Queens portion of the chapter. We will meet the Second Sunday of every month at ____, ____, Flushing. (Look for the Mensa table in the back.) They are located right off the ____ exit of the ____, and there is plenty of parking in their lot. Also, they will give separate checks. Any questions call ____ or ____ at ____ . We hope to see many of our Mensa friends there.
Brooklyn Great Books
Brooklyn 8:00 pm
“No intelligent idea can gain general acceptance unless some stupidity is mixed in with it… Nothing passes into the realm of the collective without leaving at the border — like a toll — most of the intelligence it contained.” (Fernando Pessoa, The Book of Disquiet) Call ____ at ____ weekdays.
NTN Trivia
Nassau 7:30 pm
Correction: The correct date for this event is April 11, 2006.
Tuesday, April 11, 2006
NTN Trivia
Nassau 7:30 pm
Test your trivia knowledge in the National Trivia Network game against players all over the US and Canada. We are now playing at ____, ____, ____ . Call the restaurant at ____ for directions. For other information call ____ ____ or e-mail ____ .
Wednesday, April 12, 2006
BridgeSIG (Every Wednesday)
Manhattan 7:00 pm [See April 5]
Tai Chi (Every Wednesday)
Manhattan 8:00 pm [See April 5]
Friday, April 14, 2006
Friendly Friday Dinner
Manhattan 5:45-8:30 pm [every Friday. See April 7]
Sunday, April 16, 2006
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 ____ or call ____ at ____ .
Nyack Dining Group
Rockland 6:00 pm
This will be the sixty-first meeting of the Nyack dining group, hosted by ____ . 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.
Tuesday, April 18, 2006
Smart Company: The SIG for Mensa Business Owners and Executives
Manhattan 7:00 pm
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 ____ for reservations or additional information: ____ . RSVP deadline is 5 pm, the Friday before the meeting.
Wednesday, April 19, 2006
Intertel Dinner Social
TBA 6:45 pm
Intertel invites Mensans and their guests to a dinner social at 6:45pm. The old restaurant has closed its doors. Please contact ____ at ____ or ____ for location and directions.
Restaurant and Dinning Lovers SIG
Manhattan 6:30pm
Right in the theater district there's a new ____ restaurant worth a try called ____, ____ . The pasta and tiramisu are considered outstanding here but you have a lot to choose from as there is a big menu here. Your tab will be modest or appreciable depending on what you order. But you might as well splurge and have a good time. And don't forget to bring cash only when you come, OK? RESERVATIONS ESSENTIAL: Call ____ at ____ or ____ 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 12. CAP of 12.
LIMENSIG Midweek Munchie
Nassau 7:30 pm
Join us for dinner at the ____, ____, ____ . (____ exit ____ .) Ask for the Mensa table. Info: ____ ____
BridgeSIG (Every Wednesday)
Manhattan 7:00 pm [See April 5]
Tai Chi (Every Wednesday)
Manhattan 8:00 pm [See April 5]
Thursday, April 20, 2006
Speaker Meeting
Manhattan 7:30 pm
Howard Gross will host the Carnelli Game. It is a game of "titles" and was invented/patented by Jan Carnell, a Washington, DC Mensan. Admission is $5 for members, $7.50 for potential members and accompanied guests. Join us at Soldiers', Sailors', Marines' and Airmen's Club, 283 Lexington Ave. (between 36th and 37th Sts.) Near public transportation. On-street parking available after 7:00pm.
Friday, April 21, 2006
Mind Games 2006
Portland, OR
www.mindgames.us.mensa.org
Friendly Friday Dinner
Manhattan 5:45-8:30 pm [every Friday. See April 7]
Saturday, April 22, 2006
SIG X
Manhattan 7:00PM
Join us at Amsterdam Billiard Club, 344 Amsterdam Avenue. Come to play pool or just hang out. PLEASE RSVP! Contact ____, ____, abbywinthrop@hotmail.com
Sunday, April 23, 2006
GNYM Board Meeting
Manhattan 1:00 pm
This regularly-scheduled board meeting will take place at ____ , ____ , Manhattan. For directions, to RSVP, or to add something to the agenda, contact ____ at ____ or ____ . Members are always welcome at Board meetings.
Westchester Book Club
Westchester/Rockland 3:00 pm
The Westchester Book Group will meet to discuss The Master Butchers Singing Club by Louise Erdrich at the home of ____ in ____ . For information and/or directions, please call ____ at ____ or e-mail ____ .
Tuesday, April 25, 2006
Brooklyn Great Books
Brooklyn 8:00 pm
“Eternal tourists of ourselves, there is no landscape but what we are. We possess nothing, for we don't even possess ourselves. We have nothing because we are nothing. What hand will I reach out, and to what universe? The universe isn't mine: it's me.” (Fernando Pessoa, The Book of Disquiet) Call ____ at ____ weekdays.
Wednesday, April 26, 2006
BridgeSIG (Every Wednesday)
Manhattan 7:00 pm [See April 5]
Tai Chi (Every Wednesday)
Manhattan 8:00 pm [See April 5]
Friday, April 28, 2006
Friendly Friday Dinner
Manhattan 5:45-8:30 pm [every Friday. See April 7]
Sunday, April 30, 2006
CultureQuest
Nationwide. (Local teams take part.)
More information at www.us.mensa.org/cq.
"The deadline to contact me about participating on a team is March 24, 2006. Also, everyone who intends to participate must have his or her membership renewal paid in full by March 31. The test will take place on Sunday, April 30 at 4 p.m. at locations to be determined by the respective team captains. Also, if any of our younger Mensans wish to participate, there is a separate competition for those born later than April 30, 1988. My e-mail is ____ or I can be reached by phone at ____ . Remember, our teams have placed in the top 20, earning scholarship money for our chapter, three years running. Our team would be most improved if we can recruit a Bible expert, a Shakespeare expert, and someone who knows the Nobel Prize winners."
MAY, 2006
Tuesday, May 2, 2006
SIG X
Manhattan 6:30pm
Join us for a casual Happy Hour. If interested, bar trivia begins at 7:30PM. Trivia prizes include bar tabs ranging from $10-25. ____, ____, NYC. PLEASE RSVP so we know how many seats to save. Contact ____, ____ .
Science Fiction & Fantasy SIG
Nassau 8:00 pm
Speculative fiction fans: Join us in the cafe at ____ in ____ to talk about favorite books, movies, TV shows, etc. Any questions, please contact ____ at ____ .
Wednesday, May 3, 2006
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 ____, or e-mail ____ .
Tai Chi (every Wednesday)
Manhattan 8:00 pm
Tai Chi meets every Wednesday night from 8 to 10:30 in ____ in Manhattan. Cost is $10 per session to cover rent. Contact ____ ( ____ )
Friday, May 5, 2006
FRIENDLY FRIDAY DINNER (every Friday)
Manhattan 5:45-8:30 pm
Dinner every Friday evening with other Mensans. Reasonably priced Chinese food. Separate checks. ____, ____. 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, May 7, 2006
Strategy Gaming SIG
Nassau 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, May 9, 2006
Intertel Dinner Social
Manhattan 6:45pm
Intertel invites Mensans and their guests to a dinner social at 6:45pm. The new restaurant is ____, ____. Please Contact ____ at ____ or ____ for directions.
NTN Trivia
Nassau 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 ____, ____. Call the restaurant at ____ for directions. For other information call ____ ____ or e-mail ____ .
BROOKLYN GREAT BOOKS
Brooklyn 8:00 pm
“The central conservative truth is that it is culture, not politics, that determines the success of a society. The central liberal truth is that politics can change a culture and save it from itself.” (Daniel Patrick Moynihan) Call ____ at ____ weekdays.
Wednesday, May 10, 2006
BridgeSIG (every Wednesday)
Manhattan 6:30pm
[See May 3rd for details]
Tai Chi (every Wednesday)
Manhattan 8:00pm
[See May 3rd for details]
Friday, May 12, 2006
FRIENDLY FRIDAY DINNER (every Friday)
Manhattan 5:45-8:30 pm
[See May 5th for details.]
Staten Island Makes Merry
Staten Island 8:00 pm
The raucous and ravenous rabble rousers of Richmond County invite you to join them on the SECOND FRIDAY of every month on Staten Island at the ____, corner of ____. Ask for the Mensa group. Further information: ____ at ____ or ____ at ____ or ____ .
Saturday, May 13, 2006
Minigolf at ____
Nassau 2 pm
Sunday, May 14, 2006
Queens Second Sunday Brunch
Queens 12:00 pm
We would like to invite all Greater NY Mensans to attend the vibrant Queens portion of the chapter. We will meet the Second Sunday of every month at the ____, ____. (Look for the Mensa table in the back.) They are located right off the ____ exit of the ____, and there is plenty of parking in their lot. Also, they will give separate checks. Any questions call ____ or ____ at ____. We hope to see many of our Mensa friends there.
Monday, May 15, 2006
RESTAURANT AND DINING LOVERS SIG
Manhattan 6:30pm
We're at a great Thai place tonight, right in ____. We thought Monday would be good when most theaters are dark and the restaurants less crowded. We'll get a lot of attention-staff is very nice and food is authentic and delicious. So please join us and bring about $30 cash (average cost). RESERVATIONS ESSENTIAL: Call ____ at ____ or ____ or ____ at ____, or e-mail ____ at ____, or ____ at ____ . If you call and leave a message, please be sure to leave your daytime phone number. Reservations deadline: THURSDAY MAY 11. CAP of 12.
Tuesday, May 16, 2006
SMART COMPANY
Manhattan 7pm
THE SIG FOR MENSA BUSINESS OWNERS AND EXECUTIVES.
TODAY'S TOPIC: “How am I doing?”- measuring and improving performance: your own, your department's, your company's. 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 ____ for reservations or additional information: ____. RSVP deadline is 5pm, the Friday before the meeting.
Wednesday, May 17, 2006
BridgeSIG (every Wednesday)
Manhattan 6:30pm
[See May 3rd for details]
LIMENSIG MIDWEEK MUNCHIE
Nassau 7:30pm
Join us for dinner at the ____, ____. Ask for the Mensa table. Info: ____, ____
Tai Chi (every Wednesday)
Manhattan 8:00pm
[See May 3rd for details]
Thursday, May 18, 2006
Member Talent Show
Manhattan 7:30pm
We're hosting our Annual Member Talent Show! I know it's on a Thursday night, but hopefully even if you choose not to showcase your talent, you'll be able to come out and support those who do. And if you want to participate, resin your bows, cue up your music, or stretch your vocal cords, and get ready. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. at the SSM&AC, 283 Lexington Ave. (between 36th and 37th Sts.) NYC. We pull the curtain back promptly at 8 p.m. For more info, check out Mphasis.
Friday, May 19, 2006
FRIENDLY FRIDAY DINNER (every Friday)
Manhattan 5:45-8:30 pm
[See May 5th for details.]
Saturday, May 20, 2006
SingleSIG Returns -- with a Picnic in the Park!!!
Queens 12:30pm
Join us on Saturday, May 20, 2006, at 12:30 pm for a picnic in Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens. We'll meet in front of the Unisphere (see www.nycgovparks.org/sub_your_park/vt_flushing_meadows/vt_flushing_08.html for a picture; I'll be there with a MENSA sign), then we'll head to Meadow Lake for a picnic, then later to the Queens Wildlife Center, the park's zoo. So bring a picnic lunch, blanket, sunscreen, and bug spray. Directions for those taking a bus, subway or car can be found at http://queens.about.com/cs/parks/a/flushing_park_4.htm . Contact ____ at ____ to RSVP. This event is limited to the first 18 people who respond by Wed., May 17. Look forward to seeing you then!!!
SIG X
Astoria, Queens 6:00PM
Join us for dinner and drinks at the last remaining outdoor beer garden in all of NYC! ____, ____. PLEASE RSVP to arrange a meeting spot. Contact ____, ____.
Sunday, May 21, 2006
LIMENSIG Third Sunday Brunch
Nassau 12:30 pm
Our venue is ____, ____. Main courses from $7. Ask for the MENSA table. Info: ____ ____.
Board Meeting
Manhattan 1:00pm
Members are ALWAYS WELCOME. Please confirm with Brenda Giammanco at 718-980-1686.
This board meeting will take place at the Neighborhood Preservation Center, 232 East 11th Street (between 2nd and 3rd Avenues), Manhattan. For directions, to RSVP, or to add something to the agenda, contact Brenda at 718-980-1686 or brenda.giammanco@gnym.org .
Minigolf at ____ [event is MOVED here from Saturday, May 13, 2006]
Nassau 2 pm
Come for an afternoon of fun in the sun to play minigolf at ____. The fee for adults (last time we checked) is $6. To say you're coming, call ____ at ____ or e-mail ____ .
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 ____ or call ____ at ____.
The Westchester Book Group
Westchester 3pm
Will meet to discuss THE DANTE CLUB by Matthew Pearl at the home of ____ in ____. For information and/or directions, please call ____ at ____ or email at ____ .
Nyack Dining Group
Rockland 6:00 pm
This will be the sixty-second meeting of the Nyack dining group, hosted by M ____ . The restaurant is ____, a ____ restaurant at ____ in Nyack that offers above-average food at reasonable prices. To say you are coming, call ____ at ____ or e-mail ____ by the previous Saturday.
Tuesday May 23, 2006
BROOKLYN GREAT BOOKS
Brooklyn 8:00 pm
“Systematically to espouse the other's subjectivity is no proof of one's own objectivity.” (Eliane Amado Levy-Valensi) Call ____ at ____ weekdays.
Wednesday, May 24, 2006
BridgeSIG (every Wednesday)
Manhattan 6:30pm
[See May 3rd for details]
Tai Chi (every Wednesday)
Manhattan 8:00pm
[See May 3rd for details]
Friday, May 26, 2006
FRIENDLY FRIDAY DINNER (every Friday)
Manhattan 5:45-8:30 pm
[See May 5th for details.]
Wednesday, May 31, 2006
BridgeSIG (every Wednesday)
Manhattan 6:30pm
[See May 3rd for details]
Tai Chi (every Wednesday)
Manhattan 8:00pm
[See May 3rd for details]
JUNE, 2006
Friday, June 2, 2006
FRIENDLY FRIDAY DINNER (every Friday)
Manhattan 5:45-8:30 pm
Dinner every Friday evening with other Mensans. Reasonably priced Chinese food. Separate checks. ____, ____. No need to RSVP. Come when you can, stay as long as you like. If you need more information, call ____ at ____ or email ____ at ____ .
The 13th (Annual) GNYM Scavenger Hunt is Next Week - Are You Ready?
Queens
The 13th (Annual) GNYM Scavenger Hunt starts next Friday at 5:00 PM and concludes with a celebratory dinner (both contestants and spectators are welcome) next Saturday at 8:00 PM (see separate listings). Please contact ____ for location and cost of dinner. We must advise the restaurant of the number of guests expected, so please make your reservations by June 2. Call ____ ____ or email ____ for more information.
Sunday, June 4, 2006
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 ____ .
Turkey Shoot
Queens 1pm
Come to a fowl filmfest, and see flicks that will make you wish you had more than 2 thumbs to point down. Newbies especially welcome, as you have yet to discover how many laughs can be found in a “serious” movie. RSVP to ____ in ____, by Friday 6-2, at ____.
RESTAURANT AND DINING LOVERS SIG
Manhattan 5:30pm
We're dining on a Sunday at 5:30PM today so you can enjoy the ____ 'til 5:15 and then join us and discuss what you saw over great food at ____, ____. You should know the food may cost bet $30-$40 if you can't resist it and you very well may not be able to. So join us and bring cash only, please. RESERVATIONS ESSENTIAL: Call ____ at ____ or ____ or ____ at ____, or e-mail ____ at ____, or ____ at ____ . If you call and leave a message, please be sure to leave your daytime phone number. Reservations deadline: SUNDAY MAY 28. CAP of 12.
Tuesday, June 6, 2006
Science Fiction & Fantasy SIG
Nassau 8:00 pm
Speculative fiction fans: Join us in the cafe at ____ in ____ to talk about favorite books, movies, TV shows, etc. Any questions, please contact ____ at ____ or go to ____.
Wednesday, June 7, 2006
RESTAURANT AND DINING LOVERS SIG
Manhattan 6:30pm
You're in for a treat tonight - great Korean food, which can include Korean barbecue if you like. The food is fit for a king's banquet, as they immodestly say themselves. But judge for yourself at ____, ____, and please bring cash only. RESERVATIONS ESSENTIAL: Call ____ at ____ or ____ or ____ at ____, or e-mail ____ at ____ or ____ at ____ . If you call and leave a message, please be sure to leave your daytime phone number. Reservations deadline: MONDAY, JUNE 5. CAP of 12.
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 ____ .
Tai Chi (every Wednesday)
Manhattan 8:00 pm
Tai Chi meets every Wednesday night from 8 to 10:30 in ____ in Manhattan. Cost is $10 per session to cover rent. Contact ____ ( ____ )
Friday, June 9, 2006
The Hunt is On
Queens 5:00pm
The 13th (Annual) GNYM Scavenger Hunt begins. Have fun and drive your friends crazy as you try to beg, borrow and, of course, steal(*) the myriad items arbitrarily assembled into "The Dreaded List." The rules and list will be available by e-mail (or other delivery or pick-up means, if needed) starting at 5:00 PM. The Hunt concludes with dinner at 8:00 PM on Saturday (see separate listing). Call ____ ____ or email ____ to have your team added to the list and/or to make reservations for dinner. (*) This is a joke. 8 people were actually arrested last year in Suffolk County for stealing scavenger hunt items (including the license plate from a police car - yes, we know, these were morons - and lawn ornaments). Only obtain your items in legal fashion. Neither Mensa nor the organizers take any responsibility for your actions, and will disavow having ever heard of you.
FRIENDLY FRIDAY DINNER (every Friday)
Manhattan 5:45-8:30 pm
[See June 2 for details]
Staten Island Makes Merry
Staten Island 8:00 pm
The raucous and ravenous rabble rousers of Richmond County invite you to join them on the SECOND FRIDAY of every month on Staten Island at ____, ____. Ask for the Mensa group. Further information: ____ at ____ or ____ at ____ or ____ .
Saturday, June 10, 2006
The Hunt is Over
Queens 8:00pm
The 13th (Annual) GNYM Scavenger Hunt ends. Contestants and spectators are welcome to celebrate the conclusion of the Hunt (see Friday's listing). After our sumptuous meal, contestants will display their wares for the amusement of the crowd and in order to wrest the Coveted Godfrey Award away from the judges. Don't have your reservation yet? There may still be time! Call ____ ____ or email ____ for more information.
Sunday, June 11, 2006
Queens Second Sunday Brunch
Queens 12:00 pm
We would like to invite all Greater NY Mensans to attend the vibrant Queens portion of the chapter. We will meet the Second Sunday of every month at ____, ____. (Look for the Mensa table in the back.) They are located right off the ____ exit of the ____, and there is plenty of parking in their lot. Also, they will give separate checks. Any questions call ____ or ____ at ____. We hope to see many of our Mensa friends there.
The Westchester Book Group
Westchester 3pm
Will meet to discuss THE SUNFLOWER: ON THE POSSIBILITIES AND LIMITS OF FORGIVENESS by Simon Wiesenthal, at the home of ____ in ____. For information and/or directions, please call ____ at ____ or email ____ .
Tuesday, June 13, 2006
SIG X
Manhattan 7:15pm
Wine tasting! From Spain to Argentina and Portugal to Chile, ____ will present a diverse selection of wines from various Latin regions around the world. Enjoy ____music while sipping everything from Rioja to Malbec. This is your chance to experience a selection of wines offering exceptional value. Each participant will receive a beautiful ____stem from which to drink and to take home at the end of the evening. Wine tasting is from 7:15 PM - 8:45 PM, and costs $40 + tax. ____, ____. Please RSVP ASAP so we can get tickets before it sells out. Contact ____, ____, ____ .
NTN Trivia [This event has been moved to Tuesday, June 20.] [Please note the new location. (Damon's Grill in Levittown has closed.)]
Nassau 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 ____, ____. Call the restaurant at ____ for directions. For other information call ____ ____ or e-mail ____ .
BROOKLYN GREAT BOOKS
Brooklyn 8:00 pm
“Critical lucidity does not consist in replacing a ‘positive' fixation on one's own society with a ‘negative' fixation on one's own society where self-hatred is sublimated in dogmatic xenophilia.” (Pierre Andre Taguieef) Call ____ at ____ weekdays.
Wednesday, June 14, 2006
BridgeSIG (every Wednesday)
Manhattan 6:30pm
[See June 7th for details]
Intertel Dinner Social
Manhattan 6:45pm
Intertel invites Mensans and their guests to a dinner social at 6:45pm. The new restaurant is ____, ____. Please Contact ____ at ____ or ____ for directions.
Tai Chi (every Wednesday)
Manhattan 8:00pm
[See June 7th for details]
Thursday, June 15, 2006
BOARD MEETING and ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING
Manhattan 7pm, 8pm
Regular monthly Board Meeting at 7pm, followed by the Annual Business Meeting at 8pm.
MEMBERS WELCOME. Please take this opportunity to have your voice heard. Your input could help make our chapter better for all our members. Don't be shy, step up and make a difference. If you want a voice in what your dues pays for, the Annual Business Meeting is the time to speak up. If you want to complain, do it here. Call Brenda at 718-980-1686 for details.
These board meetings will take place at the Neighborhood Preservation Center, 232 East 11th Street (between 2nd and 3rd Avenues), Manhattan. For directions, to RSVP, or to add something to the agenda, contact Brenda at 718-980-1686 or brenda.giammanco@gnym.org .
Friday, June 16, 2006
FRIENDLY FRIDAY DINNER (every Friday)
Manhattan 5:45-8:30 pm
[See June 2nd for details.]
Sunday, June 18, 2006
Young Mensans
Manhattan? Staten Island? Time is TBD
Climb aboard the Staten Island Ferry! It's been in operation for more than 100 years, and where else can you take a FREE ride to see a great view including Governor's Island, the Statue of Liberty, the Brooklyn Bridge, Ellis Island, and the Verrazano Narrows Bridge. The ferry operates on weekends and leaves and arrive on the half hour. Contact ____ for times at ____ or ____ . She will schedule the meeting point when she knows who is coming to the event.
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 ____ or call ____ at ____.
Nyack Dining Group
Rockland 6:00 pm
This will be the sixty-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.
Tuesday, June 20, 2006
Smart Company: The SIG for Mensa Business Owners and Executives
Manhattan 7:00 PM
Topic: "Play it again Sam, or play it differently?" What major business or career decisions have you made in the past that you would now do differently? Or would you do it the same way? Why? SPACE IS LIMTED. 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 ____ for reservations or additional information: ____. RSVP deadline is 5pm, the Friday before the meeting.
NTN Trivia [This is a replacement date.] [Please note the new location. (Damon's Grill in Levittown has closed.)]
Nassau 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 ____, ____. Call the restaurant at ____ for directions. For other information call ____ ____ or e-mail ____ .
Wednesday, June 21, 2006
BridgeSIG (every Wednesday)
Manhattan 6:30pm
[See June 7th for details]
LIMENSIG MIDWEEK MUNCHIE
Nassau 7:30pm
Join us for dinner at ____, ____ Ask for the Mensa table. Info: ____ ____
Tai Chi (every Wednesday)
Manhattan 8:00pm
[See June 7th for details]
Friday, June 23, 2006
FRIENDLY FRIDAY DINNER (every Friday)
Manhattan 5:45-8:30 pm
[See June 2nd for details.]
Tuesday June 27, 2006
SIG X
Manhattan 7:30PM
Trivia Night! Come join us for a night of trivia. It lasts about 2 hours, and is a ton of fun! Prizes include bar tabs ranging from $10-25. Admission is free, with a two-drink minimum during the game. ____, ____, NYC. PLEASE RSVP so we know how many seats to save. Contact ____, ____, ____ .
BROOKLYN GREAT BOOKS
Brooklyn 8:00 pm
“What is government itself but the greatest of all reflections on human nature?” (James Madison, Federalist 51) Call ____ at ____.
Wednesday, June 28, 2006
BridgeSIG (every Wednesday)
Manhattan 6:30pm
[See June 7th for details]
Tai Chi (every Wednesday)
Manhattan 8:00pm
[See June 7th for details]
Friday, June 30, 2006
FRIENDLY FRIDAY DINNER (every Friday)
Manhattan 5:45-8:30 pm
[See June 2nd for details.]
JULY, 2006
Tuesday, July 4, 2006
BROOKLYN GREAT BOOKS
Brooklyn 8:00PM
“Every work of art is an uncommitted crime.” (Theodor Adorno, Minima Moralia) Call ____ at ____ weekdays.
Science Fiction & Fantasy SIG
Nassau 8:00PM
Speculative fiction fans: Join us in the cafe at ____ in ____ to talk about favorite books, movies, TV shows, etc. Any questions, please contact ____ at ____ .
Wednesday, July 5, 2006
BridgeSIG (Weekly Event, 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 ____ .
Tai Chi (Weekly Event, every Wednesday)
Manhattan 8:00PM
Tai Chi meets every Wednesday night from 8 to 10:30 in ____ in Manhattan. Cost is $10 per session to cover rent. Contact ____ ( ____ )
Friday, July 7, 2006
FRIENDLY FRIDAY DINNER (Weekly Event, every Friday)
Manhattan 5:45-8:30PM
Dinner every Friday evening with other Mensans. Reasonably priced Chinese food. Separate checks. ____, ____. No need to RSVP. Come when you can, stay as long as you like. If you need more information, call ____ at ____ or email ____ at ____ .
SIG X
Manhattan 8:00PM
____ Summer Stage
Join us for a FREE event ____ PLEASE RSVP so we can arrange a meeting spot. Contact ____, ____, ____ .
Sunday, July 9, 2006
Queens Second Sunday Brunch
Queens 12:00PM
We would like to invite all Greater NY Mensans to attend the vibrant Queens portion of the chapter. We will meet the Second Sunday of every month at the ____, ____, ____. (Look for the Mensa table in the back.) They are located right off the ____ exit of the ____, and there is plenty of parking in their lot. Also, they will give separate checks. Any questions call ____ or ____ at ____ . We hope to see many of our Mensa friends there.
Strategy Gaming SIG
Nassau 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 ____ .
The Westchester Book Group
Westchester 3PM
Will meet to discuss Kaaterskill Falls by Allegra Goodman at the home of ____ in ____. For information and/or directions, please call ____ at ____ or e-mail ____ .
Tuesday, July 11, 2006
Intertel Dinner Social
Manhattan 6:45PM
Intertel invites Mensans and their guests to a dinner social at 6:45pm. The new restaurant is ____, ____ . Please contact ____ at ____ or ____ for directions.
NTN Trivia [Please note the new location. (Damon's Grill in Levittown has closed.)]
Nassau 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 ____, ____, ____. Call the restaurant at ____ for directions. For other information call ____ ____ or e-mail ____ .
Wednesday, July 12, 2006
BridgeSIG (Every Wednesday)
Manhattan 6:30PM
[See July 5th for details]
Tai Chi (Every Wednesday)
Manhattan 8:00PM
[See July 5th for details]
Friday, July 14, 2006
FRIENDLY FRIDAY DINNER (Weekly Event)
Manhattan 5:45-8:30PM
[Every Friday. See July 7th for details.]
Staten Island Makes Merry
Staten Island 8:00PM
The raucous and ravenous rabble rousers of Richmond County invite you to join them on the SECOND FRIDAY of every month on Staten Island at the ____, ____. Ask for the Mensa group. Further information: ____ at ____ or ____ at ____ or ____ .
Saturday, July 15, 2006
FILM AND A FEAST
Suffolk TBA
Let's take in one of the summer flicks and then discuss it over dinner. Location will depend on what movie we decide to see. Possible choices of movie include Wordplay or Superman Returns. RSVP ____ ____ or e-mail ____ .
Sunday, July 16, 2006
LIMENSIG Third Sunday Brunch
Nassau 12:30PM
Our venue is ____, ____. 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 ____ or call ____ at ____.
Nyack Dining Group
Rockland 6:00PM
This will be the sixty-fourth meeting of the Nyack dining group, hosted by M ____. The restaurant is ____, a ____ restaurant at ____ in Nyack that offers above-average food at reasonable prices. To say you are coming, call ____ at ____ or e-mail ____ by the previous Saturday.
Tuesday, July 18, 2006
BROOKLYN GREAT BOOKS
Brooklyn 8:00PM
“Intelligence is a moral category.” (Theodor Adorno, Minima Moralia) Call ____ at ____ weekdays.
SIG X
Manhattan 7:30PM
Trivia Night
Come join us for a night of trivia. It lasts about 2 hours, and is a ton of fun! Prizes include bar tabs ranging from $10-25. Admission is free, with a two-drink minimum during the game. ____, ____. PLEASE RSVP so we know how many seats to save. Contact ____, ____, ____ .
Smart Company: The SIG for Mensa Business Owners and Executives
Manhattan 7:00PM
Topic: Succession Planning: Who is the next generation in your business? 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 ____ for reservations or additional information: ____. RSVP deadline is 5pm, the Friday before the meeting.
Wednesday, July 19, 2006
BridgeSIG (Every Wednesday)
Manhattan 6:30PM
[See July 5th for details]
LIMENSIG MIDWEEK MUNCHIE
Nassau 7:30PM
Join us for dinner at ____, ____ . Ask for the Mensa table. Info: ____ ____
Tai Chi (Every Wednesday)
Manhattan 8:00PM
[See July 5th for details]
Thursday, July 20, 2006
CHRISTMAS IN JULY party
Manhattan 7:30PM
Join us for a CHRISTMAS IN JULY party at the Soldiers', Sailors', Marines' and Airmen's Club, located at 283 Lexington Avenue, between 36th and 37th Streets, and convenient to public transportation. |
Friday, July 21, 2006
FRIENDLY FRIDAY DINNER (Weekly Event)
Manhattan 5:45-8:30PM
[Every Friday. See July 7th for details.]
Wednesday, July 26th
BridgeSIG (Every Wednesday)
Manhattan 6:30PM
[See July 5th for details]
Tai Chi (Every Wednesday)
Manhattan 8:00PM
[See July 5th for details]
Friday, July 28, 2006
FRIENDLY FRIDAY DINNER (Weekly Event)
Manhattan 5:45-8:30PM
[Every Friday. See July 7th for details.]
Saturday, July 29, 2006
SingleSIG
Manhattan time to be determined
Film, Food, Fun
Join us for a summer blockbuster film showing in the ____ area. For those who RSVP, we'll vote on a film, then you'll be notified of time and place. After the flick, we'll adjourn to a nearby restaurant for a late lunch or early dinner and some riveting conversation. If interested, please RSVP to ____ by Wed., July 26. Look forward to seeing you!
Sunday, July 30, 2006
Staten Island 1:00PM
Board Meeting
Members are always welcome to attend. To add something to the agenda, to confirm your attendance, or ask for directions, please call Brenda at 718-980-1686 at least 24 hours in advance.
Monday, July 31, 2006
Manhattan 6:30PM
RESTAURANT AND DINING LOVERS SIG
A new restaurant has created quite a buzz on the Upper East Side. It's an import from ____ called ____, ____ and we'll be there tonight. What with the creative dishes, the restaurant being across the street from the ____, and the fact that it's small, we had to wait 2 weeks to get a reservation. However, you'll agree it was worth the wait once you taste the food. RESERVATIONS ESSENTIAL: Call ____ at ____ or ____ or ____ at ____, or e-mail ____ at ____, or ____ at ____ . If you call and leave a message, please be sure to leave your daytime phone number. Reservations deadline: MONDAY, JULY 17. NB- CAP OF 10 THIS TIME.
AUGUST, 2006
Tuesday, August 1, 2006
Science Fiction & Fantasy SIG
Nassau 8:00PM
Speculative fiction fans: Join us in the cafe at ____ in ____ to talk about favorite books, movies, TV shows, etc. Any questions, please contact ____ at ____.
SIG X
Manhattan 8PM
____ Music Festival
Join us for a FREE music and dance show including a string quartet, bandoneon player, and tango dancers - "____". Concerts take place in the ____ quadrant of the park, near the statue of ____. PLEASE RSVP so we can arrange a meeting spot. Contact ____, ____, ____ .
Wednesday, August 2, 2006
BridgeSIG (Weekly Event, 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 ____ .
Tai Chi (Weekly Event, every Wednesday)
Manhattan 8:00PM
Tai Chi meets every Wednesday night from 8 to 10:30 in ____ in Manhattan. Cost is $10 per session to cover rent. Contact ____ ( ____ )
Friday, August 4, 2006
FRIENDLY FRIDAY DINNER (Weekly Event, every Friday)
Manhattan 5:45-8:30PM
Dinner every Friday evening with other Mensans. Reasonably priced Chinese food. Separate checks. ____, ____. 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, August 6, 2006
Turkey Shoot
Queens 1:00PM
Observe the anniversary of a bombing by watching a string of CINEMATIC bombs! Come to ____'s home in ____ for the worst films north of the Mason-Dixon line. Feel free to talk back to the screen; anything you say will probably be more intelligent than anything said in the movie. Please RSVP by Friday, 8-7, to ____.
Tuesday-Sunday, August 8-13, 2006
Mensa World Gathering 2006
Orlando, FL
http://wg06.us.mensa.org
Disney's Coronado Springs resort near Orlando, Florida Take this opportunity to meet fellow Mensans from around the world. While you are at the WG, take some time to spend at this popular tourist destination. GNYM members are asked to a stop in at hospitality to “meet and greet” fellow New York members on Thursday evening.
Tuesday, August 8, 2006
BROOKLYN GREAT BOOKS
Brooklyn 8:00 pm
“The almost insoluble task is to let neither the power of others, nor our own powerlessness, stupefy us.” (Theodor Adorno, Minima Moralia) Call ____ at ____ weekdays.
NTN Trivia
Nassau 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 ____, ____ in ____. Call the restaurant at ____ for directions. For other information call ____ ____ or e-mail ____ .
SIG X
Manhattan 6:30PM
Vino-Versity: The Wines of South America
Learn about and taste a wide variety of wines from the Chilean and Argentinean wine regions. Amazingly affordable wines! Tickets are $37 each. ____, ____, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM. PLEASE RSVP so we can buy tickets. Contact ____, ____, ____ .
Wednesday, August 9, 2006
BridgeSIG (Every Wednesday)
Manhattan 6:30PM
[See August 2nd for details]
Tai Chi (Every Wednesday)
Manhattan 8:00PM
[See August 2nd for details]
Friday, August 11, 2006
FRIENDLY FRIDAY DINNER (Weekly Event)
Manhattan 5:45-8:30PM
[Every Friday. See August 4th for details.]
Staten Island Makes Merry
Staten Island 8:00PM
The raucous and ravenous rabble rousers of Richmond County invite you to join them on the SECOND FRIDAY of every month on Staten Island at ____, ____. Ask for the Mensa group. Further information: ____ at ____ or ____ at ____ or ____ .
Sunday, August 13, 2006
Queens Second Sunday Brunch
Queens 12:00PM
We would like to invite all Greater NY Mensans to attend the vibrant Queens portion of the chapter. We will meet the Second Sunday of every month at ____, ____. (Look for the Mensa table in the back.) They are located right off the ____ exit of the ____, and there is plenty of parking in their lot. Also, they will give separate checks. Any questions call ____ or ____ at ____. We hope to see many of our Mensa friends there.
Tuesday, August 15, 2006
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 ____ for reservations or additional information: ____. RSVP deadline is 5pm, the Friday before the meeting.
The Westchester Book Group
Westchester 7:30PM
The Westchester Book Group will meet to discuss
GET A LIFE by Nadine Gordimer at the home of ____ in ____. For information and/or directions, please call ____ at ____ or e-mail her at ____ .
Wednesday, August 16, 2006
BridgeSIG (Every Wednesday)
Manhattan 6:30PM
[See August 2nd for details]
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.
LIMENSIG MIDWEEK MUNCHIE
Nassau 7:30PM
Join us for dinner at ____, ____ Ask for the Mensa table. Info: ____ ____
Tai Chi (Every Wednesday)
Manhattan 8:00PM
[See August 2nd for details]
Friday, August 18, 2006
FRIENDLY FRIDAY DINNER (Weekly Event)
Manhattan 5:45-8:30PM
[Every Friday. See August 4th for details.]
Sunday, August 20, 2006
LIMENSIG Third Sunday Brunch
Nassau 12:30PM
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 ____ or call ____ at ____.
Nyack Dining Group
Rockland 6:00PM
This will be the sixty-fifth 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.
Tuesday, August 22, 2006
SIG X
Manhattan 7:30PM
Trivia Night
Come join us for a night of trivia. It lasts about 2 hours, and is a ton of fun! Prizes include bar tabs ranging from $10-25. Admission is free, with a two-drink minimum during the game. ____, ____, NYC. PLEASE RSVP so we know how many seats to save. Contact ____, ____, ____ .
BROOKLYN GREAT BOOKS
Brooklyn 8:00 pm
“Those who cannot help ought also not advise:in an order where every mousehole has been plugged, mere advice exactly equals condemnation.” (Theodor Adorno, Minima Moralia)
Call ____ at ____ weekdays.
Wednesday, August 23, 2006
BridgeSIG (Every Wednesday)
Manhattan 6:30PM
[See August 2nd for details]
Tai Chi (Every Wednesday)
Manhattan 8:00PM
[See August 2nd for details]
Friday, August 25, 2006
FRIENDLY FRIDAY DINNER (Weekly Event)
Manhattan 5:45-8:30PM
[Every Friday. See August 4th for details.]
Wednesday, August 30, 2006
BridgeSIG (Every Wednesday)
Manhattan 6:30PM
[See August 2nd for details]
RESTAURANT AND DINING LOVERS SIG
Astoria, Queens 6:30pm
We're in Queens tonight, specifically Astoria, which has great Greek restaurants but also some very good Italian ones. Well here is one that gets a Zagat rating for food of 26 and I think deservedly. I'm talking about ____, ____. Here the waitstaff is courtly Continental, serving in a big space some of the greatest pasta you'll ever encounter. But you don't have to restrict yourself to pasta. There are usually some 30 specials the waiters can recite for you by heart, so you're sure to find what you like. RESERVATIONS ESSENTIAL: Call ____ at ____ or ____ or ____ at ____, or e-mail ____ at ____ or ____ at ____ . If you call and leave a message, please be sure to leave your daytime phone number. Reservations deadline: WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24. CAP of 12.
Tai Chi (Every Wednesday)
Manhattan 8:00PM
[See August 2nd for details]
Science Fiction & Fantasy SIG Movie [late addition]
7:00 PM
On the last Wednesday of each month, join us at the ____ to watch a free SF/F/H film; discussion follows. This month's movie is ____. Any questions, please contact ____ at ____ or ____.
September, 2006
Friday, September 1, 2006
Friendly Friday Dinner [every Friday]
Manhattan 5:45-8:30 PM
Dinner every Friday evening with other Mensans. Reasonably priced Chinese food. Separate checks. ____, ____. 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 5, 2006
Brooklyn Great Books
Brooklyn 8:00 PM
“In the abstract conception of universal wrong, all concrete responsibility vanishes.” (Theodor Adorno, Minima Moralia) Call ____ at ____ weekdays.
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 ____ or go to ____ (please note that it says "scific" in the URL, not "scifi").
Wednesday, September 6, 2006
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 ____
Tai Chi [every Wednesday]
Manhattan 8:00 PM
Tai Chi meets every Wednesday night from 8 to 10:30 in ____ in Manhattan. Cost is $10 per session to cover rent. Contact ____ ( ____ )
Friday, September 8, 2006
Friendly Friday Dinner [every Friday]
Manhattan 5:45-8:30 PM [See September 1st for details.]
Sunday, September 10, 2006
Queens Second Sunday Brunch
Queens 12:00 PM
We would like to invite all Greater NY Mensans to attend the vibrant Queens portion of the chapter. We will meet the Second Sunday of every month at ____, ____. (Look for the Mensa table in the back.) They are located right off the ____ exit of the ____, and there is plenty of parking in their lot. Also, they will give separate checks. Any questions call ____ or ____ at ____. We hope to see many of our Mensa friends there.
SIG X
Manhattan 11:00 AM
Brunch and Museum Trip!
Let's grab brunch, then take a group trip to the ____, ____, Manhattan. Tickets are $____/person. PLEASE RSVP to ____ so we can arrange a meeting place, ____, ____
Strategy Gaming SIG
Location to be determined 1:00 PM
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 ____
The Westchester Book Discussion Group
Westchester 3:00 PM
The group will meet to discuss THE DYING ANIMAL by Philip Roth at the home of ____ in ____. For information and/or directions, please call ____ or e-mail ____
Tuesday, September 12, 2006
Intertel Dinner Social
Manhattan 6:45 PM
Intertel invites Mensans and their guests to a dinner social at 6:45pm. The new restaurant is ____, ____. Please contact ____ at ____ or ____ for directions.
Buzztime Trivia (formerly NTN Trivia)
[Nassau] 7:30 PM (Note: Date may be subject to change.)
Test your trivia knowledge against players all over the US and Canada. Call for location. For information call ____ ____ or e-mail ____
Restaurant and Dining Lovers SIG
Manhattan 6:30 PM
Tonight we'll try ____, ____. This is a welcome import from ____. The meats can be red hot or toned down at your pleasure. We hope you'll enjoy this break from the usual fare. So please come. Cash only requested. RESERVATIONS ESSENTIAL: Call ____ at ____ or ____ or ____ at ____, or e-mail ____ at ____, or ____ at ____ . If you call and leave a message, please be sure to leave your daytime phone number. Reservations deadline: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8. CAP OF 12.
Wednesday, September 13, 2006
BridgeSIG [every Wednesday]
Manhattan 6:30 PM [See September 6th for details]
Tai Chi [every Wednesday]
Manhattan 8:00 PM [See September 6th for details]
Friday, September 15, 2006
Friendly Friday Dinner [every Friday]
Manhattan 5:45-8:30 PM [See September 1st for details.]
Staten Island Makes Merry
Staten Island 8:00 PM
The raucous and ravenous rabble rousers of Richmond County invite you to join them on the SECOND FRIDAY of every month on Staten Island at ____, ____. Ask for the Mensa group. Further information: Brenda Giammanco at 718-980-1686 or brenda.giammanco@gnym.org
Sunday, September 17, 2006
LIMENSIG Third Sunday Brunch
Nassau 12:30 PM
Our venue is ____, at ____. Main courses from $7. Ask for the MENSA table. Info: ____ ____.
GameSIG
Manhattan 2:00 PM
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 ____ or call ____ at ____.
Nyack Dining Group
Rockland 6:00 PM
This will be the sixty-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.
GNYM Board Meeting previously mentioned for this date is (canceled)?
Tuesday, September 19, 2006
Brooklyn Great Books
Brooklyn 8:00 PM
“Quality is decided by the depth at which the work incorporates the alternatives within itself, and so masters them.” (Theodor Adorno, Minima Moralia) Call ____ at ____ weekdays.
Smart Company: The SIG for Mensa Business Owners and Executives
Manhattan 7:00 PM
Topic: Employees- How to attract, retain and motivate the people who are right for your business. 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 5:00 PM, the Friday before the meeting.
Wednesday, September 20, 2006
BridgeSIG [every Wednesday]
Manhattan 6:30 PM [See September 6th for details]
LIMENSIG Midweek Munchie
Nassau 7:30 PM
Join us for dinner at ____, ____ Ask for the Mensa table. Info: ____ ____
Tai Chi [every Wednesday]
Manhattan 8:00 PM [See September 6th for details]
Thursday, September 21, 2006
Speaker Meeting
Manhattan 7:30 PM
Dr. Kathleen Jantzen will explain ways for parents to get involved and address their child's additional needs at school; she will look both within and outside the scholastic environment to fill the gaps and encourage interaction for children at different intelligence levels.
Dr. Jantzen is a licensed clinical psychologist and neuropsychologist. She is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at New York University School of Medicine and also teaches and trains interns and externs at Bellevue Hospital.
We encourage all members and guests to attend and bring their school-aged children.
Coffee for the older ones and snacks for the younger ones (and young at heart) will be provided free.
At the Neighborhood Preservation Center, located at 232 E. 11th Street (between 2nd and 3rd Avenues).
Admission is FREE for all members and all children attending.
Admission is FREE for potential members and guests who are accompanied by their child.
Admission is $5 for potential members and guests who are NOT accompanied by their child.
For further information please contact: Brenda Giammanco at 718-980-1686 or brenda.giammanco@gnym.org
Friday, September 22, 2006
Friendly Friday Dinner [every Friday]
Manhattan 5:45-8:30 PM [See September 1st for details.]
Tuesday, September 26, 2006
SIG X
Manhattan 7:30 PM
Trivia Night
Come join us for a night of trivia. It lasts about 2 hours, and is a ton of fun! Prizes include bar tabs ranging from $10-25. Admission is free, with a two-drink minimum during the game. ____, ____, NYC. PLEASE RSVP to ____ so we can save enough seats, ____, ____
Wednesday, September 27, 2006
BridgeSIG [every Wednesday]
Manhattan 6:30 PM [See September 6th for details]
Science Fiction & Fantasy SIG Movie
Nassau 7:00 PM
On the last Wednesday of each month, join us at the ____ to watch a free SF/F/H film; discussion follows. This month's movie is Serenity, written & directed by Joss Whedon (creator of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, & Firefly). Any questions, please contact ____ at ____ or go to ____ (please note that it says "scific" in the URL, not "scifi").
Tai Chi [every Wednesday]
Manhattan 8:00 PM [See September 6th for details]
Friday, September 29, 2006
Friendly Friday Dinner [every Friday]
Manhattan 5:45-8:30 PM [See September 1st for details.]
Saturday, September 30, 2006
SIG X
Roosevelt Island 2:00 PM
Come spend your afternoon strolling along the East River and learning the history of Roosevelt Island. It is about a 3-mile walk, and we will grab dinner afterwards. PLEASE RSVP to ____ to find out details, ____, ____
October, 2006
Sunday, October 1, 2006
Walking Tour
Manhattan 1:00 PM
Join ____ for a walking tour of ____. Explore this exotic section of New York City from the Colonial period to the present. The tour will include stops at ____, ____, and more. Meet at ____. The tour guide is ____. There is a $15 fee paid to the tour guide. Call ____ at ____ mornings or early afternoon to confirm your attendance or to ask questions.
Strategy Gaming SIG
Location to be determined 1:00 PM
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 ____
Brooklyn Great Books
Brooklyn 8:00 PM
“Tact is the discrimination of differences. It consists in conscious deviations.” (Theodor Adorno, Minima Moralia) Call ____ at ____ weekdays.
Science Fiction & Fantasy SIG Meeting
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 ____ or go to ____ (please note that it says "scific" in the URL, not "scifi").
Tuesday, October 3, 2006
Restaurant and Dining Lovers SIG
Astoria, Queens 6:30 PM
The perfectly grilled fish will be the main attraction tonight at ____, ____ . The staff is friendly and the food great. This Hellenic landmark won't disappoint, so do come and please bring cash only. RESERVATIONS ESSENTIAL: Call ____ at ____ or ____ or ____ at ____, or e-mail ____ at ____ or ____ at ____ . If you call and leave a message, please be sure to leave your daytime phone number. Reservations deadline: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29. CAP of 12.
Wednesday, October 4, 2006
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 ____
Tai Chi [every Wednesday]
Manhattan 8:00 PM
Tai Chi meets every Wednesday night from 8 to 10:30 in ____ in Manhattan. Cost is $10 per session to cover rent. Contact ____ ( ____ )
Friday-Sunday, October 6-8, 2006
Colloquium 2006 “Revolution in Cosmology”
Albany, NY
for details: www.colloq06.us.mensa.org .
Friday, October 6, 2006
Friendly Friday Dinner [every Friday]
Manhattan 5:45-8:30 PM
Dinner every Friday evening with other Mensans. Reasonably priced Chinese food. Separate checks. ____, ____. 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 7, 2006
Walking Tour
Manhattan 1:00 PM
Join ____ for a walking tour of ____. Walking the ____, this tour focuses on the history, architecture and famous neighborhood residents. View the ____, ____, ____, ____, and much more. Meet in front of ____, ____ . The tour guide is ____. There is a $15 fee, paid to the tour guide. Call ____ at ____ mornings or early afternoon to confirm your attendance or to ask questions.
Sunday, October 8, 2006
Queens Second Sunday Brunch
Queens 12:00 PM
We would like to invite all Greater NY Mensans to attend the vibrant Queens portion of the chapter. We will meet the Second Sunday of every month at ____, ____. (Look for the Mensa table in the back.) They are located right off the ____ exit of the ____, and there is plenty of parking in their lot. Also, they will give separate checks. Any questions call ____ or ____ at ____. We hope to see many of our Mensa friends there.
Tuesday, October 10, 2006
Buzztime Trivia (formerly NTN Trivia)
[Nassau] 7:30 PM (Note: Date may be subject to change.)
Test your trivia knowledge against players all over the US and Canada. Call for location. For information call ____ ____ or e-mail ____
Wednesday, October 11, 2006
BridgeSIG [every Wednesday]
Manhattan 6:30 PM [See October 4th for details]
Intertel Dinner Social
Manhattan 6:45 PM
Intertel invites Mensans and their guests to a dinner social at 6:45pm. The new restaurant is ____, ____. Please contact ____ at ____ or ____ for directions.
Tai Chi [every Wednesday]
Manhattan 8:00 PM [See October 4th for details]
Friday, October 13, 2006
Friendly Friday Dinner [every Friday]
Manhattan 5:45-8:30 PM [See October 6th for
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