Thursday, May 24, 2012
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Friday, April 27, 2012 - Sunday, April 29, 2012
A New York State Of Mind RG - Let's Gather in the (Hudson) Valley!
White Plains, NY 3pm (through Sunday noon)
It's here! We've planned, and tweaked, and fiddled, and now we're ready for a great weekend! Remember: We'll have 24-hour Hospitality with great munchies and beverages, an amazing Games Room, Carnelli, a tea tasting, a % proof(?) tasting, Godiva chocolate, an election year forum, a caricaturist, Hudson Valley sightseeing, and lots of wonderful speakers. We'll have Simon Sez, TV theme-song trivia, and Mark Rothman, producer and writer of The Odd Couple, Happy Days, and Laverne & Shirley as our keynote speaker. There are two delicious meals for sale, plus pizza Friday night and heroes Saturday afternoon. Registration is now $50 for the weekend ($55 beginning 4/1); onsite the price will be $60, and you can come Saturday only for $45. Visit the fantastic RG website at www.anewyorkstateofmind.org to register and buy your meals, and use PayPal to pay for everything. We still need all the volunteers we can get. If you haven't volunteered already, please contact Greg Draves at gdraves@nyc.rr.com and join the RG team. You'll be glad you did, and we will be so happy to have you!
We're at the beautiful Crowne Plaza Hotel in White Plains. Call the Crowne Plaza at 1-800-227-6963 or 1-914-682-0050 or visit the hotel website www.crowneplaza.com/whiteplainsny to reserve your room, and be sure to use the special RG hotel registration code UP5. Remember that the RG rate of $114 per night (S/D/T/Q) is only good until April 13
We've worked really hard to make this a weekend that you'll enjoy and remember. We're looking forward to seeing as many of you as possible. GNYM members, please support your local group and come on out for this fun weekend. To everyone else - members from other regions, and friends of all of the above - GNYM is a very special group. Plan now to join us and find this out for yourselves. Questions? Call ____ at ____ or e-mail ____. See you soon!
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Speaker Meeting
Manhattan 7:30PM
The Ides of March finds us hosting Morgan Pehme. In the past, Morgan has spoken to audiences at Fordham, Touro College and NYU and we're thrilled to have him spend an hour with Greater New York Mensa. Focus of the discussion is the current politicial arena and as executive director of New York Civic, he will offer some interesting insights and hopefully answer any questions offered. A past graduate of Dalton, some of you might remember him from the movie Searching for Bobby Fischer.
At: The Alcove on the 8th floor, David Dubinsky Student Center (a.k.a. Building A), Fashion Institute of Technology. The entrance is on W. 27th St., between 7th and 8th Avenues, nearer 8th Avenue. [campus map] [Google map with multi-modal directions]
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Valentine's Day and New Members Social
Manhattan 2:00pm until 5:00pm
Face it: you need to get out more. Come, meet the new Board of Directors, meet new members, and share some laughs with old friends. As always, soft drinks and light refreshments will be served. If you bring a dessert to share, you won't have to pay the $5 for members. Guests still pay only $10.
At: The LGBT Community Center, 208 W 13th St (between 7th Ave and Jackson Square (Greenwich Ave and 8th Ave)).
A, C, E, or L to 14th St and 8th Ave
1, 2, or 3 to 14th St and 7th Ave
F, V, or PATH to 14th St and 6th Ave
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As with all of our events posted on this calendar, you should check the website www.gnym.org/ or call the CalendarPhone at 1-855-411-GNYM for any late-breaking changes.
Sunday, December 11, 2011
GNYM Holiday Party
Manhattan 2:00pm-5:00pm
Join us at our biggest party of the year to meet old friends or make new friends. You can choose if you want to participate in our optional grab-bag gift exchange by bringing a wrapped gift valued at up to $15.00. Soft drinks and light refreshments will be served. If you have never attended this event, take this opportunity to laugh, chat, and have some fun.
All this for the amazingly low cost of $5.00 for members and $10.00 for accompanied guests.
At: The LGBT Community Center, 208 W 13th St (between 7th Ave and Jackson Square (Greenwich Ave and 8th Ave)).
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Speaker Meeting
Manhattan 7:30pm
Join us to listen to Paul Wieland, former NASA engineer, speak on programs ranging from Spacelab 3 and the Hubble Telescope to development of the International Space Station. He will talk about issues from his book, Crossing the Threshold: Advancing into Space to Benefit the Earth, about how space can help us ensure a sustainable world. The moderate fee of $5 from members and $10 from not-yet-members helps us to offset space rental fees.
At: The Alcove on the 8th floor, David Dubinsky Student Center (a.k.a. Building A), Fashion Institute of Technology.
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Halloween Party
Manhattan 2:00pm
This is a time to have fun for members of all ages at our family-friendly event. Come in costume and share some laughter and conversation with other Mensans.
You can expect soft drinks and snacks to be served.
As always, members pay $5, and their guests pay $10.
At: The LGBT Community Center, 208 W 13th St (between 7th Ave and Jackson Square (Greenwich Ave and 8th Ave)).
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Speaker Meeting
Manhattan 7:00 PM
“Time Mastery”, presented by Sean Carroll. With our growing list of personal and professional responsibilities, learning how to control, leverage, and master our time is more critical than ever. Find out how to become more productive, more energized, and more focused, while enjoying the journey more than ever before! Attend this powerful event and you will:
Eliminate the phrase "I don't have enough time" from your vocabulary
Learn how to spend more time on what's most important to you, while actually increasing your productivity and your income.
Uncover the "power phrases" that will transform your time management skills.
Learn how to add 5 hours to your weekly calendar without losing sleep, or leisure time.
Know the 3 steps you must take to finally own your calendar.
Sean Carroll is a seasoned entrepreneur who is passionate about helping others to create positive momentum in their lives.
www.SeanCarrollSpeaker.com
As always, members pay $5, accompanied guests pay $10.
At: The Alcove on the 8th floor, David Dubinsky Student Center (a.k.a. Building A), Fashion Institute of Technology.
Saturday, July 30, 2011
Christmas in July
Manhattan 2:00PM
Join us for our non-traditional holiday party, where you'll have a chance to socialize with other Mensans while enjoying snacks and soft drinks.
Today we will be at The LGBT Community Center, 208 W 13th St (between 7th Ave and Jackson Square (Greenwich Ave and 8th Ave)).
As always, members pay $5, and their guests pay $10.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Speaker Event
Queens 7:30 pm
Dr. James Stellar, Provost at Queens College and former Dean of Liberal Arts & Sciences College at Northeastern University.
Dr. Stellar will speak about higher education and the benefits of experiential education.
Whether you are a parent with college-bound children, a soon-to-be college student or just someone fascinated by education in this country, $5 gets you a seat and cookies!
Please join us in the
President's Conference Room Number 2,
Rosenthal Library (5th floor),
Queens College,
65-30 Kissena Boulevard,
Flushing NY 11367.
[Google map with multi-modal directions] [Library map]
Admission Fees: Members - $5.00; Not-Yet-Members - $10.
Light refreshments will be available.In April 2009, Dr. Muyskens, President of Queens College announced the addition of Dr. Stellar to his administration.
Dr. Stellar, a neuropsychologist, has taught at Harvard, where he received the Phi Beta Kappa Outstanding Harvard Teacher of the Year Award.
As the college's chief academic officer, Dr. Stellar will oversee long-term academic policy development, curriculum, faculty recruitment, research, and budgeting. During his ten years at Northeastern, freshman applications tripled, and he was responsible for the expansion of traditional classroom-based learning. Ultimately the Martha's Vineyard Summer Institute became part of the successful World Association of Cooperative Education.
Thursday, April 21, 2011
smART Show
Manhattan 7:30pm
Come to our annual Talent Show. This year is physical art: drawing, painting, photography, sculpture, etc. We alternate annually, so next year will be performance art. Contact Booking Agent, Leon Feingold (leon.feingold@gnym.org or 516-850-4533) if you want to showcase your artistic talents (Exhibitors pay no fees)! Roy Arias Studios & Theatres, 300 West 43rd New York, NY 10036 (close to Eighth Avenue). We'll be in studio 4 – sorry, 54 was taken. If you're more of a viewer than a creator, make certain to get yourself to 300 W 43rd Street by 7:20pm, at the bargain price of $5 members / $10.00 not yet members - a fantastic deal for certain ... and you didn't even have to wait at the TKTS booth!Location: Roy Arias Studios & Theatres, 300 W 43rd Street, New York NY 10036 (at 8th Avenue).
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Friday - Sunday, April 1 - 3, 2011
A NEW YORK STATE OF MIND – LET'S GATHER IN THE [HUDSON] VALLEY!
GNYM is holding a Regional Gathering! Join us April 1-3, 2011 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in White Plains, NY, for great speakers, games, hospitality, and so much more!
Registration is only $50 until March 31, 2011.
Download the flyer on this website to get registered now, and for hotel and meal information.
And look for the RG website: www.anewyorkstateofmind.org !!
One-page flyer and registration form: [removed]THE GREATER NY MENSA RG - LET'S GATHER IN THE VALLEY!
WHITE PLAINS, NY 3pm (through Sunday noon)
It's here! We've planned, and tweaked, and fiddled, and now we're ready for a great weekend! Remember: We'll have 24-hour Hospitality with great munchies and beverages, an amazing Games Room, Carnelli, Speed Dating, a wine tasting, Hudson Valley sightseeing, and lots of wonderful speakers. We'll have a crossword puzzle tournament, TV theme-song trivia, and a DJ spinning your favorite oldies. There are two delicious meals for sale, plus pizza Friday night and heroes Saturday afternoon. Registration is now $50 for the weekend; onsite the price will be $55, and you can come Saturday only for $40. Visit the fantastic RG website at www.anewyorkstateofmind.org to register and buy your meals, and use PayPal to pay for everything.
We still need all the volunteers we can get, and we'll be rewarding you for four hours of your time with a special T-shirt featuring the RG logo. If you haven't volunteered already, please contact Greg Draves at gdraves@nyc.rr.com and join the RG team. You'll be glad you did, and we will be so happy to have you!
We're at the beautiful Crowne Plaza Hotel in White Plains. Call the Crowne Plaza at 1-800-227-6963 or 1-914-682-0050 or visit the hotel website www.ichotelsgroup.com/crowneplaza/hotels/us/en/white-plains/hpncp/hoteldetail to reserve your room, and be sure to use the special RG hotel registration code M12. Remember that the RG rate of $109 per night (S/D/T/Q) is only good until March 11.
We've worked really hard to make this a weekend that you'll enjoy and remember. We're looking forward to seeing as many of you as possible. GNYM members, please support your local group and come on out for this fun weekend. To everyone else - members from other regions, and friends of all of the above - GNYM is a very special group. Plan now to join us and find this out for yourselves.
Questions? Call Vicki Goldberger at (516) 935-1613 or e-mail vgoldberger@gmail.com . See you soon!
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Speaker Meeting
Manhattan 7:30pm
Synesthetes perceive the world a bit differently.
On Thursday, March 17th, you'll have the opportunity to meet two synesthetes in person.
NYC-based journalist and author Maureen Seaberg will be speaking to us about synesthesia.
Her book, Tasting the Universe: People Who See Colors in Words and Rainbows in Symphonies, is published this year by New Page Books. We are excited to have her include us as part of her book tour. In May, she moderates a conference on synesthesia in Stockholm.
"Tasting the Universe", an article by the author, in The Huffington Post.
"Tasting the Universe" homepage on Facebook.Carrie C Firman, a designer currently finishing her MFA, will be exhibiting artworks inspired by her visual relationship with sound, music, pain, and time.
Later in March, she will be heading to the University of East London for the UK Synaesthesia Association conference. In May, she appears at the conference in Stockholm.At: The Alcove on the 8th floor, David Dubinsky Student Center (a.k.a. Building A), Fashion Institute of Technology.
As always, a great deal at $5 for members, $10 for not-yet members.
Friday - Sunday, March 4 - 6, 2011
SNOWBALL 37
(Regional Gathering of Central New Jersey Mensa)
Iselin, New Jersey
[see www.cnj.us.mensa.org/snowball.html for details]
Saturday, February 5, 2011
Valentine's Social/New Members Party
Manhattan 3:30-6:30pm
Join us at our mid-winter party to meet new members (New Members get in free with your postcard) and share in Mensan banter. Food and soft drinks will be served. As always, members pay $5, and accompanied guests pay $10.
At: The LGBT Community Center, 208 W 13th St (between 7th Ave and Jackson Square (Greenwich Ave and 8th Ave)).
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