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GNYM Member Event Calendar
July, 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.
July, 2008
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 through Sunday, July 6, 2008
Annual Gathering
Denver, Colorado
There will be all the greatness you expect from an Annual Gathering: stimulating programs and day tours, Kids Trek, food, drink and a long holiday weekend with more than a thousand of your favorite people. Take advantage of this once-in-a-life-time opportunity! Find more info at http://ag.us.mensa.org .
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, at ____, ____ If you need more information, call ____ at ____ or email ____ at ____ .
Sunday, July 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, July 8, 2008
BuzzTime
Suffolk 7:30PM
Test your trivia knowledge against players all over the US and Canada. We'll play at ____ ____ in ____, ____. Their phone # is ____. For other information, call ____ ____ or e-mail ____ .
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
BridgeSIG [every Wednesday - see July 2 for details]
Manhattan 6:30PM
Intertel Dinner Social
Manhattan 6:45PM
Intertel invites Mensans and their guests to a dinner social at 6:45pm. The restaurant is ____, ____. Please contact ____ at ____ or ____ for directions.
Friday, July 11, 2008
Friendly Friday Dinner [every Friday - see July 4 for details]
Manhattan 5:45-8:30PM
SIG X
Manhattan 8:00PM
____
Come join us for a FREE night of ____. Please RSVP to Abby at ____ or ____.
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, July 12, 2008
Long Island Mensans
Suffolk T.B.D.
Call ____ at ____ for specifics. This is a meeting about party and event planning for Long Island members.
Sunday, July 13, 2008
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, July 15, 2008
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 or email Mark for reservations or additional information: ____, ____ .
RSVP deadline is 5pm, the Friday before the meeting.
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
BridgeSIG [every Wednesday - see July 2 for details]
Manhattan 6:30PM
Friday, July 18, 2008
Friendly Friday Dinner [every Friday - see July 4 for details]
Manhattan 5:45-8:30PM
The 15th Annual GNYM Scavenger Hunt is Next Week - Are You Ready?
Queens
The 15th 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 July 18. Call ____ ____ or email ____ for more information.
Saturday, July 19, 2008
Film and a Feast
Suffolk TBA
Let's take in one of the summer flicks and then discuss it over dinner. Time and/or location will depend on what movie we decide to see. RSVP ____ ____ or e-mail ____ .
Playwrights & Writers Meeting
Suffolk T.B.D.
Call ____ for details at ____ or email ____ .
Playwrights, poets, novelists, short stories, etc. If you've written, are writing or will soon start, join your writers' community.
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.
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Board Meeting
Manhattan 1:00PM
Members are always invited to attend. We will meet ____.
Immediately following will be:
Christmas in July
Manhattan 2:00PM
Please join us for one of our most popular events of the year at the Soldiers', Sailors', Marines' and Airmen's Club, located at 283 Lexington Avenue, between 36th and 37th Streets. We will again be asking you to participate in helping NYCares. Please donate a clean, gently used coat so that someone will have a warmer winter this year (and you'll feel good about helping someone less fortunate than yourself). Adult and children's size coats will be appreciated. See the separate listing elsewhere in Mphasis for more details about the party. Refreshments will be served. Admission is $5 for members and $7.50 guests and prospective members. |
Fire Island Swim
Suffolk T.B.D.
Call ____ for details at ____ or email ____ .
Picnic and swimming at Fire Island. City folks can take LIRR to Babylon, then bus directly to Robert Moses Beach.
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
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 ____.
SIG X
Manhattan 4:00PM
Picnic in Central Park!
Let's all get together in a casual setting for a potluck picnic in Central Park! Specific location TBD. Please RSVP to Abby at ____ or ____.
Nyack Dining Group
Rockland 6:00PM
This will be the eighty-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.
Monday, July 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, July 23, 2008
BridgeSIG [every Wednesday - see July 2 for details]
Manhattan 6:30PM
LIMENSIG Midweek Munchie
Nassau 7:30PM
Join us at ____, ____ in ____ (____) Ask for the Mensa table. Call ____ for information at ____, or e-mail ____ .
Friday, July 25, 2008
Scavenger Hunt
Queens 5:00PM
The 15th Annual GNYM Scavenger Hunt begins. Have fun and drive your friends crazy as you try to beg, borrow but, of course, do not 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 not a joke. Eight people were actually arrested a few years ago 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 Hunt organizers take any responsibility for your actions, and will disavow having ever heard of you.
Friendly Friday Dinner [every Friday - see July 4 for details]
Manhattan 5:45-8:30PM
Saturday, July 26, 2008
The Hunt is Over
Queens 8:00PM
The 15th 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, July 27, 2008
Turkey Shoot
Queens 1:00PM
Let the smells of Summer be obscured by the stench of awful films. Come to ____'s home in ____, and laugh your heads off. RSVP by Fri 7-25 to ____.
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
BridgeSIG [every Wednesday - see July 2 for details]
Manhattan 6:30PM
(For more details and more gatherings around the country, see Mensa Bulletin and American Mensa web site.) |
