Change Month

GNYM Member Event Calendar
January, 2008

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.

January, 2008

Wednesday, January 2, 2008

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, January 4, 2008

Friendly Friday Dinner [every Friday]
Manhattan 5:45-8:30PM
Dinner every Friday evening with other Mensans. No need to RSVP. Come when you can, stay as long as you like, at ____, ____ If you need more information, call ____ at ____ or email ____ at ____ .

Sunday, January 6, 2008

Strategy Gaming SIG
Location to be determined 1:00PM
Put those competitive (yet polite) impulses to good use while vying with fellow Mensans in games that require skill, planning, and negotiation. Location rotates anywhere in GNYM (including NJ) Call for location. Please contact ____ at ____ or via email at ____ .

Tuesday, January 8, 2008

Buzztime Trivia
Suffolk 7:00 pm
Test your trivia knowledge against players all over the US and Canada. We are playing at ____. For information call ____ ____ or e-mail ____ .

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.

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").

Wednesday, January 9, 2008

BridgeSIG [every Wednesday - see January 2 for details]
Manhattan 6:30PM

Friday, January 11, 2008

Friendly Friday Dinner [every Friday - see January 4 for details]
Manhattan 5:45-8:30PM

Staten Island Makes Merry
Staten Island 8:00 pm
For good food, great company, and stimulating conversation, as well as lots of jokes, join the Staten Island Merrymakers on the SECOND FRIDAY of every month at 8 PM at the King's Arms Restaurant, 500 Forest Avenue, Staten Island. Ask for the Mensa group. For directions and information, call Staten Island Coordinator, Brenda Giammanco, before 7 PM at 718-980-1686.

Saturday, January 12, 2008

Give Back SIG
Manhattan 8:30AM-12Noon
Contact: ____ at ____ or cell phone ____. Spend your Saturdays helping less fortunate New Yorkers. Fathers Heart Ministries, a not-for-profit organization, runs a hunger prevention program each Saturday. We can help by preparing and serving food and distributing groceries. Located at 545 E. 11th Street, between Avenues A & B. Other activities can be organized based on member's interests.

Sunday, January 13, 2008

Board Meeting
Manhattan     1:00PM
Members are always welcome to attend. Join us at ____, at ____, and convenient to public transportation.

Queens Second Sunday Brunch
Queens 12 Noon
We would like to invite all Greater NY Mensans to attend the vibrant Queens portion of the chapter. We meet the Second Sunday of every month at ____, ____. (Look for the Mensa table in the back.) They are located just north of ____ (____), and there is plenty of parking in their lot. Also, they give separate checks. Any questions call ____ at ____ or ____, or ____ at ____ or ____ . We hope to see many of our Mensa friends there.

Tuesday, January 15, 2008

Smart Company: The SIG for Mensa Business Owners and Executives
Manhattan 7:00PM
Topic: Our Annual Year in Review Meeting - What were your highlights for 2007? What are you're your plans for 2008?
Enjoy stimulating conversation on business related issues and a great meal. All attendees are encouraged to participate in lively group discussions. Non-M guests are always warmly welcomed. According to attendees, Smart Company is "more fun than it sounds," "stimulating," and the food is "good." We share knowledge, discuss business issues and trade solutions to business problems and have a good time doing it. This SIG is organized by lawyer ____ and creative director ____. Call or email Mark for reservations or additional information: ____, ____ . RSVP deadline is 5pm, the Friday before the meeting.

Wednesday, January 16, 2008

BridgeSIG [every Wednesday - see January 2 for details]
Manhattan 6:30PM

LIMENSIG Midweek Munchie
Nassau 7:30PM
Join us for dinner at ____, ____ in ____ (____) Ask for the Mensa table. Call ____ for information at ____, or e-mail ____ .

Friday, January 18, 2008

Friendly Friday Dinner [every Friday - see January 4 for details]
Manhattan 5:45-8:30PM

Saturday, January 19, 2008

Volunteer Special Interest Group
Manhattan Time to be determined
Volunteer Special Interest Group gathers to contribute compassion and energy to the needs of the community through sharing and encouraging ideas and actions for volunteering. We serve as a channel to promote volunteerism within the M-community. Together, we aim to encourage our selfless potentials and contribute direct action regarding public and social needs. To participate, please contact ____ at ____ or ____, or visit http://volunteersig.blogspot.com for more information. RSVP by Tuesday before the meeting.

Sunday, January 20, 2008

LIMENSIG Third Sunday Brunch
Nassau 12:30PM
Meet for lunch, brunch or whatever at ____, ____. In the ____. Ask for the Mensa table. Info: ____ at ____ or ____ .

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 eighty-second meeting of the Nyack dining group, hosted by M ____. The restaurant is ____, ____ at ____ in Nyack that offers above-average food at reasonable prices. To say you are coming, call ____ at ____ or e-mail him at ____ by the previous Saturday.

Monday, January 21, 2008

Whedonverse SIG Meeting
Nassau 8:00 PM
Is your life like living in a Hellmouth since Buffy the Vampire Slayer went off the air? Now there's help! Join us to talk about Buffy, Angel, Firefly, and all the creations of writer/director Joss Whedon! We meet in the cafe at ____ in ____. Any questions, please contact ____ at ____.

Wednesday, January 23, 2008

BridgeSIG [every Wednesday - see January 2 for details]
Manhattan 6:30PM

Friday, January 25, 2008

Friendly Friday Dinner [every Friday - see January 4 for details]
Manhattan 5:45-8:30PM

Sunday, January 27, 2008

Mathematical Methods for Business and Economics SIG
Manhattan 3:00 PM
Topic: Revenue Management.
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. Non-M guests are always welcomed. For additional information or reservations, contact ____ at ____, or email him at ____ . RSVP by Wednesday before the meeting.

Turkey Shoot
Queens 1PM
Cold Turkey: Warm up with laughter at overacting and underwriting at ____' home RSVP ____ by Friday.

5th annual Winter Winery Wandering
Suffolk Noon-6pm
Always the last Sunday in January, and always a tasty time had by all.  At a winery TO BE DETERMINED.
Our usual winery is taken over on January 27 for a private event. We have to come up with a different winery or else a different date.
RSVP to coordinate. Also as a safeguard in case of inclement weather.
IN PREVIOUS YEARS, this was the arrangement:
They sell us wine, provide the tables, and even a kitchen sink area upon which to set up our buffet of goodies, while we picnic in their in
door space. Just bring something like brownies, wraps, fresh veggie platter, cookies, crackers & cheese.  On the wagon?  Bring a couple of bottles of soda.
The LIRR can get you close.  Then it's a five-mile taxi or another Mensan from the ____ station.

Wednesday, January 30, 2008

BridgeSIG [every Wednesday - see January 2 for details]
Manhattan 6:30PM

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