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GNYM Member Event Calendar
March, 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.

March, 2008

Sunday, March 2, 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 e-mail at ____ .

Tuesday, March 4, 2008

Science Fiction & Fantasy SIG Meeting
Nassau 8:00PM
Ever try talking to friends, co-workers, or relatives about science fiction and end up feeling like the only member of your own species? Don't be alone any more! Join us in the cafe at ____ in ____ to talk about favorite books, movies, TV shows, etc. Any questions, please contact ____ at ____.

Wednesday, March 5, 2008

BridgeSIG [every Wednesday]
Manhattan 7:00PM
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, March 7, 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 e-mail ____ at ____ .

Saturday, March 8, 2008

Suffolk, TBA
We're starting a new year with an exciting program for Long Islanders. We'll get together socially and professionally with house parties, trips and cultural activities. Our first get-together will be held on March 8. Please call me for time and place. ____ ____. Refreshments will be served.
[copied from a member ad, found on p. 28 of Mphasis] [some attended. follow-up meetings are planned. see subsequent Saturdays, or just call.]

Sunday, March 9, 2008

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 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, March 11, 2008

Buzztime Trivia
Nassau/Suffolk 7:00PM
Test your trivia knowledge against players all over the US and Canada. For location and other 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.

Wednesday, March 12, 2008

BridgeSIG [every Wednesday - see March 5 for details]
Manhattan 7:00PM

Friday, March 14, 2008

Friendly Friday Dinner [every Friday - see March 7 for details]
Manhattan 5:45-8:30PM

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

Saturday, March 15, 2008

Volunteer Special Interest Group
Manhattan 10:00 AM
Volunteer Special Interest Group aims to facilitate civic engagement through matching volunteers with appropriate organizations. We create a communication and social networking platform for current and prospective volunteers to exchange ideas and information on volunteer knowledge and practice. To participate, please contact ____ at ____, or e-mail her at ____ . RSVP by Wednesday before the meeting.

Suffolk, TBA [postponed. see subsequent Saturdays, or just call.]
We're starting a new year with an exciting program for Long Islanders. We'll get together socially and professionally with house parties, trips and cultural activities. Please call me for time and place. ____ ____. Refreshments will be served.

Sunday, March 16, 2008

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 ____, e-mail her at ____ or call ____ at ____.

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

Nyack Dining Group
Rockland 6:00PM
This will be the eighty-fourth meeting of the Nyack dining group, hosted by M ____. The restaurant is ____, ____ at ____ in Nyack that offers above-average food at reasonable prices. To say you are coming, call ____ at ____ or e-mail him at ____ by the previous Saturday.

Monday, March 17, 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 ____.

Tuesday, March 18, 2008

Smart Company: The SIG for Mensa Business Owners and Executives
Today's Topic: Brainstorming solutions to member business problems.
SPACE IS LIMITED. Reservations are required and are subject to availability. Enjoy stimulating conversation on business related issues and a great meal. All attendees are encouraged to participate in lively group discussions. Non-M guests are always warmly welcomed. According to attendees, Smart Company is "more fun than it sounds," "stimulating," and the food is "good." We share knowledge, discuss business issues and trade solutions to business problems and have a good time doing it. This SIG is organized by lawyer ____ and creative director ____.
Call or e-mail Mark for reservations or additional information: ____, ____ . RSVP deadline is 5PM, the Friday before the meeting.

Wednesday, March 19, 2008

BridgeSIG [every Wednesday - see March 5 for details]
Manhattan 7:00PM

Parapsychology and Psychotronic SIG
Manhattan 6:00PM
Matio De Diaz, clairvoyant, sees people's thoughts, intentions and previous past lives. She will speak on how unpleasant emotions can block the flow of your chi, also blood, your success and your abundance. You will gain powerful insight into your future happiness. Call ___ for Info: ____, preferably Noon.

Friday, March 21, 2008

Friendly Friday Dinner [every Friday - see March 7 for details]
Manhattan 5:45-8:30PM

Saturday, March 22, 2008

Suffolk, TBA
We're starting a new year with an exciting program for Long Islanders. We'll get together socially and professionally with house parties, trips and cultural activities. Please call me for time and place. ____ ____. Refreshments will be served.

Sunday, March 23, 2008

Mathematical Methods for Business and Economics SIG
Manhattan 3:00PM
Enjoy using mathematics to solve business decision problems? Join us for an afternoon of stimulating integration on exchanging knowledge of mathematics for business and economics. We focus on the use of economic analysis and mathematical methods (pure and applied) in dealing effectively with management problems in applied business fields. Non-M guests are always welcomed. For additional information or reservations, contact ____ at ____, or e-mail him at ____ . RSVP by Wednesday before the meeting.

Wednesday, March 26, 2008

BridgeSIG [every Wednesday - see March 5 for details]
Manhattan 7:00PM

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

Thursday, March 27, 2008

Restaurant and Dining Lovers SIG
Manhattan 6:30PM
Tonight we're dining at a lovely, spacious new restaurant which has replaced ____: ____, ____ gives you a lot of breathing room, very attentive service and good food at reasonable prices. You can spend under $30. So do join us and do bring cash only please. RESERVATIONS ESSENTIAL: Call ____ at ____ or ____ or ____ at ____, or e-mail ____ at ____ . If you call and leave a message, please be sure to leave your daytime phone number. Reservations deadline: Thursday, March 20. Maximum of 12.

Friday, March 28, 2008

Friendly Friday Dinner [every Friday - see March 7 for details]
Manhattan 5:45-8:30PM

Sunday, March 30, 2008

Turkey Shoot
Queens 1PM
Wild Turkey: Celebrate Spring. What will it be? Overacting, underwriting, and perhaps even poor directing should make for a great afternoon laughing together at truly bad films. ____ hosts at his home in ____. RSVP ____ by Friday, March 28th .

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