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This listing may be useful to our local members, because it is usually the most up to date version of our calendar that we have compiled. But
our primary purpose for providing it here is to display some of the nature of our activities to the rest of Mensa and to potential Mensa members
everywhere. With the consent of the individual event hosts, most of these listings include enough information that visiting Mensans can
attend and other people interested in Mensa can ask to be invited. For any questions regarding joining or re-joining Mensa please read our page on the subject.
Additions or corrections to this calendar can be sent via email to our calendar editor. (Changes will not necessarily be accepted after the corresponding Intelligencer deadline.)
WEB CALENDAR: Our policy is not to list events on the Web calendar unless requested to do so by inclusion of the "PC" ("public calendar") code. If the PC code is not included, your event will default to NPC (no public calendar) and will not be included in the Web calendar. Home addresses (and directions to same) are not listed on the Web, but city and contact information such as telephone and e-mail are unless requested otherwise. Email time changes and cancellations to the webmaster.
TO LIST YOUR EVENT: Length limit: 120 words.
Items can be submitted to the Calendar Editor, calendar/a/t/sfmensa.org or to the address listed in the Intelligencer.
E-mail or typed hard copy is preferred, but neat hand printing is acceptable.
Items must be received by the deadline listed in the calendar to guarantee inclusion.
Previously published items may be edited by phone (please call at a respectable hour of the day)
at (510) 268-8254, but hard copy or e-mail is preferred.
Items must include host's name, date and time, and applicable codes (below),
and should also include phone (including area code) or e-mail address.
Location would be nice but is not mandatory; please include ZIP code if you give the location.
Notices are published on a space-available basis subject to the discretion of the Calendar Editor.
The policy for inclusion in the calendar is based on the SFRM bylaws.
CODES :
BYOB bring your own beverage;
CASBA clean air/smoke break agreement;
CO clothing optional;
D/C dog / cat at residence;
FE fictitious event;
FFE fragrance-free event;
FFO finger food only;
ISE irregularly scheduled event;
LCR light carpet rules (no red wine or other staining substances -
can also mean no shoes);
MO members only;
NC no children;
NMPCW new members, prospects, and candidates welcome ("prospects," those who have inquired but not taken the test, and "candidates," those who have been qualified for membership);
NMCW new and candidate members welcome;
NS, S, S/NS. SO no smoking, smoking,
provisions for both, smoking outside;
NXM not an exclusively Mensa event;
PC , NPC details in public calendar, not in public calendar;
RSE regularly scheduled event;
WBC well-behaved children;
WCD, WCE, WCI , WCP wheelchairs
difficult, easy, impossible, possible.
Webmaster's note: Email addresses have been disguised in order to conceal them from spammers' email-address harvesters. When composing email, please replace the five-character sequence /a/t/ with the "at" sign.
Weekly Events in September
Every Monday
1:30P Inventors' Co-op. Meet other inventors. Let's work on inventions that help the planet. We help each other's inventions and save on costs, e.g., patent filings, finding specialized engineers, and marketing. We are inventors, electronic engineers seeking inventions, VC, people seeking interesting projects, web designers, non-profits, etc. Over 100 participants worldwide. Other meetings on: Futurology; Role culture plays in the creative thought process; Invention Springboard; Idea Springboard; Role of local and international politics with Intellectual Property; Similarities between real estate and intellectual property; more! Also call for occasional meetings in Berkeley, Palo Alto, Palm Springs, Sacramento, etc. Regularly meets at Innovation Institute, California Business Center, 1652 West Texas Street, Fairfield, CA 94533. NXM, WCP.
Every Tuesday
11:30A Santa Cruz Lunch. Meet at Chaminade. On Soquel Ave., just west of Dominican Hospital, take Paul Sweet Rd. up the hill and continue on Chaminade Rd. Restaurant is in last building. John Taylor (831) 475-6366. NMPCW and guests, NS.
Every Thursday
12:30P Sunnyvale Lunch Bunch. Meet at Fresh Choice, 1105 W El Camino Real, Sunnyvale 94087, in the Cala Shopping Center between Bernardo and Mary on the N side of El Camino. We will eat outside if the weather is fine, or look for us inside near the front door. Please call for current location. New people please call so we will expect you. Claire Taylor, (650) 494-6697. PC, NMPCW.
Every Friday
1:30P Inventors' Co-op. See Every Monday.
Date-specific Events in September
September 2 - Tuesday
12N Math Lovers' Lunch. Long Life Vegi House, 2129 University Ave., Berkeley 94704 (between Shattuck and UC Campus, near Ace Hardware). A table will be reserved; please try to come at 12 sharp. Bill Rowan, (510) 206-2152, whrowan /a/t/member.ams.org. PC, NS, NC, NMPCW, NXM. (RSE 1 Tu)
6P Tuesday Tipplers. Join us for drinks and conversation in the bar and stay for dinner. Ristorante La Toscana, 3751 Redwood Hwy, San Rafael 94903. (W frontage road opposite Marin Civic Center. N San Pedro Rd exit.) Parking in the lot or on the street. Carole Taylor, caroleptaylor/a/t/sbcglobal.net or phone (415) 454-9453. (RSE 1 Tu)
7P Brainstormer's Pub Quiz. Do you like trivia? Join our Gecko Pie team for a chance to win some delicious microbrews. Quiz begins promptly at 7:30P. Please RSVP to save a seat. Pyramid Brewery, 901 Gilman Street, Berkeley 94710, (510) 527-9090. Roberta Maguire, robertamaguire/a/t/hotmail.com, (510) 526-3974, (510) 292-6370. PC, NMPCW, NS, NXM, WCD.
Sept. 3 - Wednesday
5:30P Non-Bar Group. Starbucks, 1701 El Camino Real at 17th Av, 1 block N of Hwy 92, San Mateo 94402. Join us for great conversation, espresso, cappuccino. Look for the Mensa yellow Frisbee. Francesca, fguido/a/t/sonic.net. PC, NMPCW, NS, WCE. (RSE 1,3,5 W)
Sept. 4 - Thursday
6P Sex, Politics, & Religion (SPR) SIG. Exploring the culinary world as far as Muni will go. This SIG enjoys a variety of San Francisco restaurants and open conversation, including well-mannered conversation on topics that Miss Manners might restrict from the dinner table (sex, politics, and religion). Check online or join the email list at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SPRcig for this week's restaurant and previous locations. Info also posted to SFRM-News email list. Questions? Contact james/a/t/monschke.com. PC, NMPCW. (RSE 1, 3 Th)
Sept. 5 - Friday
5:30P Sweet Tomatoes Friday. Sweet Tomatoes,
7114 N Fresno St, Fresno 93725;
telephone (559) 435-5797. Sweet Tomatoes has a great selection of healthy, tasty food. Quiet atmosphere for conversation and sharing of ideas. Look for us in the very back of the restaurant. Call Jeanne Greene, (559) 642-2379, cell (559) 977-4433, for additional info. PC, SO. (RSE 1 F)
6:15P Movies That Matter: House of Sand and Fog. A gripping exploration of the American Dream gone awry. An exiled Iranian air force colonel (Ben Kingsley) and an alcoholic American woman (Jennifer Connelly) are each driven to desperate measures to claim ownership of a house. For Connelly it is her heritage. For Kingsley it is the hope of a new life for his family. Tragedy ensues as each pursues their dream. Rated R for some strong violence/disturbing images. Join us for an evening of pizza, picture and a chance for thoughtful discussion. Movies shown on 58" plasma TV. RSVP, meat or veggie pizza. (510) 451-3009, daniel/a/t/joyfulharmony.org Hosted by Harmony Center for the Joyful Spirit. Map and directions: www.joyfulharmony.org/jh/events.htm. PC,NS,NXM
6:30P Friday at the Pub. Join Donna Jadis and Gerry Riley at Crown Pub, 331 Hartz Av, Danville 94526, a British-style pub complete with red London-style phone booth outside. Drinks, snacks, conversation. We'd love to meet more of our Mensan neighbors. Call Donna/Gerry at (925) 978-0690 to "reserve" or just show up. Ask for Donna or Mensa to find us. For info about the Crown and directions, see www.crownpub.com or phone (925) 855-2185. E-mail: donna/a/t/mooseworks.org or gerry/a/t/mooseworks .org. PC. (RSE 1 F)
Sept. 6 - Saturday
10:30A Gifted Children Playground Party. Cushioned surfaces for the kids, coffee and conversation for the parents, and healthy snacks for all. What more could you want on a Saturday morning? At the terrific
Parkside Square Playground,
San Francisco. Enter on 28th Ave. at Vicente; look for the white teddy bear. Wear layers-it's often foggy! Please RSVP to Elena at GC/a/t/sfmensa.org or (415) 999-4853. ACW, PC, NXM, WCE.
6P Start the Month Right. At Elna and Adrian Tymes' home, Mountain View 94043. Potluck dinner, unstructured socializing, games, talk. They provide the main dish, you bring salad, bread, or dessert to share and YOB. $1 donation requested. No reservations needed. Info (650) 969-6650. Guests of Mensans must be accompanied by the member. PC, SO, WBC, WCD, D/C (RSE 1 Sat)
Sept. 9 - Tuesday
Intelligencer Deadline. Deadline for calendar events, advertising, members' free ads, and all other content. See pages 2 and 3 for information pertaining to general Intelligencer submissions, and the first page of the calendar for information on submitting events. (RSE 1 Tu after 1 Sat)
7:30P SFRM ExComm Meeting. Members of SFRM are again invited to watch your ExComm in action. At the home of LocSec Alan Winson, Oakland, 94611. For directions, contact Alan Winson at locsec/a/t/sfmensa.org or (510) 653-2685. MO
Sept. 10 - Wednesday
6:30P Berkeley-Oakland Restaurant Group (BORG). Assimilate delicious food and interesting conversation at a good restaurant somewhere in the central East Bay. Email or call ahead for the location. Reservation deadline is 6P Tuesday by e-mail or phone so we have a table large enough for everyone. Well behaved non-Mensans welcome. Please bring cash. Cathy Roha, (510) 845-1833, cat.roha/a/t/sbcglobal.net. PC, NMPCW. (RSE 2 W)
Sept. 11 - Thursday
11:45A South Bay Lunch. Meet at Hobee's Restaurant, (408) 369-0575, 1875 S. Bascom Ave at The Pruneyard (corner Bascom & Campbell Ave on the West side of the shopping center). Sandra Anderson, (408) 621-1273. PC, NMPCW, WCE. (RSE 2,4 Th)
Sept. 12 - Friday
7P GenX Food and Movie Night. Join us for dinner at 7:00 at the Chevy's at 3rd and Howard in SF, followed by a movie at a local theater. As ever, all ages are welcome. The only requirement is the manners your mother taught you, and that includes RSVPs. If you have trouble finding us, call my number; it's a cell. For more info, contact Cathy at mulfordc/a/t/alumni.princeton.edu or (415) 730-5711. PC, NMPCW. (RSE 2 F)
Sept. 14 - Sunday
11A Monthly Gathering: Solano Stroll in Berkeley. Join us for the East Bay's largest street fair! Come anytime; call when you arrive to locate our group. Solano Avenue, between San Pablo Avenue in Albany and the Alameda in Berkeley 94707. For details and directions, see the article in the Intelligencer. Roberta Maguire, robertamaguire/a/t/hotmail.com, (510) 526-3974, (510) 292-6370 (cell). PC, NMPCW, NS, NXM, ACW, WCP.
Sept. 15 - Monday
Reservation deadline for Gifted Children Workshop on September 22.
Sept. 16 - Tuesday
7P Near Palo Alto Dining. Join us this month for BBQ at reasonable prices. We travel south to Los Altos to visit Armadillo Willy's, located at 1031 N. San Antonio Rd, just off of El Camino Real. Their phone number is (650) 941-2922. As always, good food and good conversation. To reserve, contact Susan at (650) 325-8078 or Susan.Heimlich/a/t/gmail.com at least two days before the event. Ask for the Mensa table, and please bring cash. PC, NPMW.
7P Brainstormer's Pub Quiz. See September 2.
Sept. 17 - Wednesday
5:30P Non-Bar Group. See September 3.
7P SFRM RG Planning Meeting. Brilliance by the Bay is going upscale with Glitz, Glitter and Bling; the Good Life; and Science and Technology. The Thanksgiving weekend party is taking shape, and those helping to make it a success will share in the glory. Join in the planning process at the home of CoChair Susan Heimlich, Palo Alto 94306. (650) 325-8078.
7:30P GenX South Bay Pub Quiz. Same as the other pub quiz, but for South Bay folks. Join us at Katie Bloom's, 369 East Campbell Ave., Campbell, 95008. The quiz starts at 7:30pm, but come early to secure a table and have some dinner. RSVP helpful but not required. Adrian A., (408) 431-0817 or buaya123 /a/t/yahoo.com. PC, NMPCW, NXM, WCP. (RSE 1 W after 2 F)
Sept. 18 - Thursday
6P Sex, Politics, & Religion (SPR) SIG. See September 4.
Sept. 19 - Friday
6:15P Movies That Matter: The Counterfeiters The true story of the biggest counterfeit-money scam of all time, set up by the Nazis to finance the war. Prisoners were brought to Sachsenhausen concentration camp. If they cooperated with the enemy, they had a chance to survive as first-class prisoners in a "golden cage". For the counterfeiters, it was not only a question of saving their own lives, but also about saving their conscience as well. Oscar, Best Foreign Film, 2007. German with subtitles. Rated R for some strong violence. Join us for an evening of pizza, picture and a chance for thoughtful discussion. Pizza 6:15, Film 7:00. Movies shown on 58" plasma TV. Let us know your preference, meat or veggie. (510) 451-3009, daniel/a/t/joyfulharmony.org Hosted by Harmony Center for the Joyful Spirit. Map and Directions: www.joyfulharmony.org/jh/events.htm. PC,NS,NXM
6:30P Mid-Month Mex (MMMex). We meet, eat, and rest our feet at Tito's, 15508 E 14th St, San Leandro 94578, 1,500' NE of the exact geographic center of the Bay Area. Twixt 580 and 880, and close to Bay Fair BART, this is where Mensans meet in the middle and go "MMM!" Come for the Mensans and the margaritas (or just for the Mensans), along with a marvelous Mexican meal after 7P. Cohosted by Hank Stephenson, hank888/a/t/earthlink.net or (415) 793-0300 cell, and Peter Midnight. Come see why Tito's has been there for more than 50 years, directly across E 14th St from Bayfair Mall. We'll see you at Tito's! PC, WCE, NMPCW, NC, SO, NXM. (RSE 3 F)
7P Movie Night in Orinda. Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day. A sophisticated and heartfelt comedy. In this 1939-set romantic tale, Miss Guinevere Pettigrew (Frances McDormand), a middle-aged London governess, finds herself unfairly dismissed from her job. An attempt to gain new employment catapults her into the glamorous world and dizzying social whirl of an American actress and singer (Amy Adams)... Come about 7P to have time to socialize with Mensa friends before we start the film at 7:30P. Please bring something to share; it isn't a dinner, but salads are welcome, as are hors d'oeuvres, fruit, desserts, and light colored beverages (no chips). Please reserve your seat with Mary Bradshaw, Orinda 94563. (925) 376-0762 or MaryBradsh/a/t/aol .com, PC, NMPCW
Sept. 20 - Saturday
6P Movie Discussion Dilettantes (MDD). The Kite Runner: After spending years in California Amir returns to his homeland in Afghanistan to help his old friend, Hassan, whose son is in trouble. At Cynthia and George Alfaro's home, Novato, CA 94949, ( 415) 883-1090. Potluck at 6, movie starts around 7. BYOB and a dish to share. Box wine provided. PC, NC, NS, 2C.
7P Games Night in San Jose. Join Krista and Ray for fun and games. We have plenty of games, or you are welcome to bring your own. Please bring some food or drink to share. Call 408-476-2060 or email kvl/a/t/kvanlaan.com for directions. 3C, NXM, NMPCW, SO, PC. (RSE 3rd Sat).
Sept. 21 - Sunday
11:30A Third Sunday Greet, Eat, and Meet. Meet Mensans on the third Sunday at Fresh Choice, 1952 S El Camino Real (just S of Hwy 92), San Mateo 94403. I'll be there around 11:30A. For reassurance call Martha (weekends only) (650) 341-4470. PC, NMPCW. (RSE 3 Su)
Sept. 22 - Monday
7P Workshop: Meeting the Needs of the Very Young Gifted Child. Melody Matthews Lowman, M.A., a psychotherapist and educational consultant for 40-plus years specializing in gifted children and their families (and SFRM's co-Gifted Children Coordinator), provides insight in this adults-only event focusing on children age 5 and younger. Specific location (in San Francisco) given only to those who RSVP by September 15, as space is limited. To RSVP or for more info, contact Elena at GC/a/t/sfmensa.org or (415) 999-4853. NC, PC, NXM.
Sept. 23 - Tuesday
7:30P Intelligencer Peel and Stick. You provide the quick fingers, we provide the snacks, and you see the Intelligencer hot off the presses. At Elna and Adrian Tymes's home, Mountain View 94043. (650) 969-6650. PC, C, SO, WCD. (RSE Tu after 3 Sat)
Sept. 24 - Wednesday
7:30P GenX Pub Quiz. Join us for Pub Quiz (i.e., hard liquor and harder questions) at The Napper Tandy, 3200 24th St (at S. Van Ness), SF 94110. That's 2 blocks from 24th St BART, or street parking is plentiful nearby. The pub has a good menu, so you can join me at 7:30 P for that. The quiz starts at roughly 8P. If you can't make it until later, that's fine too. Your RSVP saves you a seat. Bethany Williams, (510) 444-7819 or bethanyjwilliams /a/t/yahoo.com. NMPCW, NXM, WCP, PC. (RSE 2 W after 2 F)
Sept. 25 - Thursday
11:45A South Bay Lunch. See September 11.
Sept. 26 - Friday
6:30P Book Discussion Dilettantes. Please DO NOT FORGET SUGGESTIONS FOR BOOKS. Potluck before. At the home of Mary Coulman, Novato, 94949. (415) 382-1830. BYOB, C/D, PC, NMPCW, WBC. (RSE last F)
Sept. 27 - Saturday
7P East Bay Games Night. Join us for fun and games in the East Bay! We're playing word games, card games, board games, all kinds of games. Choose from my shelves o' games or bring your own favorites. Please also bring a snack to share. The fun is near Lake Merritt in Oakland 94610. For more information or directions, contact Bethany at bethanyjwilliams /a/t/yahoo.com or (510) 444-7819. NPMCW, NS, WCP, C, PC. (RSE last Sat)
Sept. 29 - Monday
11:30A Lunch in Pleasant Hill at Sweet Tomatoes. At 30 Crescent Dr, 94523, located a block west of Contra Costa Blvd, just west of I-680. Come and join Mensa friends for a delicious, healthy, all-you-can-eat lunch. Enjoy conversation on any-and-all subjects. Cost about $8. Parking on side streets is unlimited. Look for us at one of the large tables and we usually have an Intelligencer on the table. Questions? Mary Bradshaw (925) 376-0762. PC, NMPCW.
Sept. 30 - Tuesday
7P Brainstormer's Pub Quiz. See September 2.
FUTURE FLASHES
October 1 - Wednesday
5:30P Non-Bar Group. See September 3.
October 2 - Thursday
6P SPR SIG. See September 4.
October 3 - Friday
5:30P Sweet Tomatoes Friday. See September 5.
6:30P Friday at the Pub. See September 5.
October 4 - Saturday
6P Start the Month Right. See September 6.
October 7 - Tuesday
12N Math Lovers' Lunch. See September 2.
6P Tuesday Tipplers. See September 2.
7:30P SFRM ExComm Meeting. See September 9.
November 28 - 30: Brilliance by the Bay: SFRM's Regional Gathering!
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