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GNYM Member Event Calendar
June, 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.

June, 2008

Sunday, June 1, 2008

Westchester Games Day sponsored by Strategy Gaming SIG
Westchester 1:00PM
Put those competitive (yet polite) impulses to good use while vying with fellow Mensans in games that require skill, planning and negotiation. This month, we will be meeting at a member's home in Westchester. They have a 4 year old son, and children are welcome. Please contact ____ at ____ or via e-mail at MGoldberger@juno.com .

Turkey Shoot
____ 1:00PM
The weather may be getting warm, but bad movies are always cool. Come to ____'s home in ____, to watch the best of the worst (or vise versa). RSVP by Friday 5-30 to ____.

Tuesday, June 3, 2008

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

Wednesday, June 4, 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 ____ .

Thursday, June 5, 2008

Restaurant and Dining Lovers SIG
Manhattan 6:30pm
We're having our dinner this month early to avoid all the Father's Day and graduation celebrations. We'll be at ____, ____. This restaurant has a weekday lunch buffet for $12.95 where you can sample just about everything that is on the menu. Then, you can come to our dinner and know what you want to order. Otherwise you'll have a hard time deciding, everything being of such superior quality. 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: Monday, June 2. Maximum of 12.

Friday, June 6, 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. If you need more information, call ____ at ____ or email ____ at ____ .

Sunday, June 8, 2008

Queens Second Sunday Brunch
Queens 12:00PM
We would like to invite all Greater NY Mensans to attend the newly revitalized 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, June 10, 2008

Buzztime Trivia
Suffolk 7:30PM
Test your trivia knowledge in the National Trivia Network game against players all over the US and Canada. We are now playing at ____, at ____ in ____. Call the restaurant at ____ for directions. For other information call ____ ____ or e-mail ____ .

Wednesday, June 11, 2008

BridgeSIG [every Wednesday - see June 4 for details]
Manhattan 6:30PM

Intertel Dinner Social
Manhattan 6:45PM
Intertel invites Mensans and their guests to a dinner social at 6:45pm. The restaurant is ____, ____. Please contact ____ at ____ or ____ for directions.

Thursday, June 12, 2008

Opulent M SIG
Manhattan 7:00PM
Delight in the warm beauty and historical interest of ONE IF BY LAND, TWO IF BY SEA at 17 Barrow St., a few feet east of 7th Avenue. Its Beef Wellington, baked to your taste, is hedonicly superb. There is exceptionally savory food here. This restaurant was previously owned by Vice President Aaron Burr, before he slew America's first Secretary of the Treasury, Al Hamilton. Call David Wm. Bowden at 718-380-3842 to reserve (keep trying). No smoking; 2O% tip minimum; remember to bring CASH. Please note that this is subject to confirmation, in that the restaurant does not take reservations as early as is necessary for publishing to this calendar.

Friday, June 13, 2008

Friendly Friday Dinner [every Friday - see June 6 for details]
Manhattan 5:45-8:30PM

Staten Island Makes Merry
Staten Island 8:00PM
For good food, great company, and stimulating conversation, as well as lots of jokes, join the Staten Island Merrymakers on the SECOND FRIDAY of every month at 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, June 14, 2008

Long Island members meeting
Suffolk 11am
Long Island members (all Mensans are welcome) meeting to plan parties and trips for the summer. Mensa yard sale. Bring books, tapes, CDs, tchachkas, etc. to sell or swap. (50 cents to $2) Clean out your closets. Call ____ at ____.

Sunday, June 15, 2008

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

GameSIG
Manhattan 2:00PM
Join us for an afternoon of games, ranging from the very silly to relatively serious, and all degrees of silliness in between. Feel free to bring your own games, too. In the East 70s. Please reserve by the Wednesday before. $2 for refreshments. For info, contact ____ at ____, email her at ____ or call ____ at ____.

Nyack Dining Group
Rockland 6:00PM
This will be the eighty-seventh 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, June 16, 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, June 17, 2008

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 ____: ____ or ____.

Smart Company: The SIG for Mensa Business Owners and Executives
Manhattan 7:00PM
Topic: “Bully” for you - Aggressive business tactics or better to use honey?
Enjoy stimulating conversation on business related issues and a great meal. All attendees are encouraged to participate in lively group discussions. Non-M guests are always warmly welcomed. According to attendees, Smart Company is "more fun than it sounds," "stimulating," and the food is "good." We share knowledge, discuss business issues and trade solutions to business problems and have a good time doing it. This SIG is organized by lawyer ____ and creative director ____. Call Mark for reservations or additional information: ____. RSVP deadline is 5pm, the Friday before the meeting.

Wednesday, June 18, 2008

BridgeSIG [every Wednesday - see June 4 for details]
Manhattan 6:30PM

Friday, June 20, 2008

Friendly Friday Dinner [every Friday - see June 6 for details]
Manhattan 5:45-8:30PM

Saturday, June 21, 2008

Playreading
Suffolk 11:00AM
Bring several copies of script for reading and comments Share with your playwriting community. Call ____ at ____ for more details.

Sunday, June 22, 2008

Mathematical Methods for Business and Economics
Manhattan 3:00 PM
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.

Wednesday, June 25, 2008

BridgeSIG [every Wednesday - see June 4 for details]
Manhattan 6:30PM

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

Thursday, June 26, 2008

Board Meeting
Manhattan 7:00PM
Members are encouraged to attend. Join us at ____. Immediately following will be:

Annual Business Meeting
Manhattan 8:00PM
This is the time when you, the membership, are ENCOURAGED EMPHATICALLY to voice your opinions. If you like the way your organization is run, tell the board how to make it better. If you don't, tell us what we need to do to get on a better track. This is YOUR Mensa chapter, and this is the opportunity to help make it better. We are at ____. We hope to see you.

Friday, June 27, 2008

Friendly Friday Dinner [every Friday - see June 6 for details]
Manhattan 5:45-8:30PM

Saturday, June 28, 2008

Volunteer Special Interest Group
Manhattan Time: TBD
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 email her at ____ . RSVP by Wednesday before the meeting.

July, 2008 (partial)

(Note, Upcoming events are more likely to change.)

Tuesday, July 1, 2008

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 ____.

Wednesday, July 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, July 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. If you need more information, call ____ at ____ or email ____ at ____ .

Upcoming

(Note, Upcoming events are more likely to change.)

Sunday, July 20, 2008 at 2PM

"Christmas in July" Party.

Board Meetings [to be determined]

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