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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.)
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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.
Calendar Updates
June 21: MDD moved to Saturday June 28.
July 4: Friday at the Pub: Cancelled..
Weekly Events in June
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. WCP.
Every Tuesday
11:30A Santa Cruz Lunch. Meet at The Crow's Nest, 2218 E. Cliff Dr., Santa Cruz. Go to south end of 7th Ave. and turn right for 2 blocks ( east of entrance of yacht harbor). Park free on E. Cliff Dr. For info contact John Taylor (831) 475-6366. NMPCW.
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 June
June 3 - 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 Discussion Group. We discuss broad, interesting topics: Utopia, death, religion, immigration, sex, science, politics, global economics ... we pretty much stay on track for the theme of the night. Everyone gets to talk. No one can monopolize the time, as there is a three-minute limit. Intelligent discussion. Show up. Bring snacks (no peanuts or peanut products, please). Be prompt. Please invite friends who may be interested and/or put them on any appropriate email lists. All points of view are welcome. Berkeley Jewish Community Center, 1414 Walnut St, Berkeley 94709. Please bring edible snacks and soft drinks to share. Robert Berend, (510) 527-5332. PC, NS, WBC, NMPCW, NXM. (RSE 1,3 Tu)
June 4 - 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)
June 5 - 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 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)
June 6 - Friday
ExComm Agenda Deadline. See June 10.
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. One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. Cuckoo's Nest still has the ability to entertain and inspire. Implacable rabble-rouser Jack Nicholson is committed to an asylum and inspires his fellow patients to rebel against the authoritarian rule of Nurse Ratched (Louise Fletcher). The first film in 41 years to sweep the major categories of best picture, director, actor, actress and screenplay. 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. For pizza, let us know your preference, meat or veggie. (510) 451-3009, daniel/a/t/joyfulharmony.org. Hosted by Harmony Center for the Joyful Spirit. In Oakland. Map and Directions: www.joyfulharmony.org/jh/events.htm. 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)
June 7 - Saturday
6P Start the Month Right - barbecue season! At Elna and Adrian Tymes' home, Mountain View 94043. Potluck dinner, unstructured socializing, games, talk. Bring whatever you want to grill, plus 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)
June 10 - 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 Lori Drake in Foster City; for directions or to put something on the agenda, contact LocSec Alan Winson at locsec/a/t/sfmensa.org or (510) 653-2685 no later than Friday 5/2/08. MO.
June 11 - 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)
June 12 - 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)
June 13 - Friday
7P GenX Food and Movie Night. This month Bethany Williams will be hosting Food and Movie night. As ever, meet up at 7:00 at the Chevy's at 3rd and Howard in SF and then perhaps see a movie at a local theater. All ages are welcome. The only requirement is the manners your mother taught you, and that includes RSVPs. For more info, or to RSVP, contact Bethany at (510) 444-7819 or bethanyjwilliams/a/t/yahoo.com. PC, NMPCW. (RSE 2 F)
June 14 - Saturday
6P Potluck and Video Night. Potluck followed by a movie. Bring a main dish, salad, or dessert, plus a beverage. Movie TBA based on majority vote. Bring something from your collection! I have players for DVD, VHS, laser disc, RCA Videodisc, and Beta. In San Jose 95116. More info, James Monschke, (408) 286-7255. PC, NS, BYOB, WCD, NC, NMPCW. (RSE 2 Sat)
June 15 - 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)
4P Albany Hill Hike. Back by popular demand! If you are a father or have ever had a father, this event is for you. Join us for a one hour scenic and historic hike up and around Albany Hill (94706). The trail is steep in spots, but the views are expansive. Off-leash dogs are fine. Meet at Pacific East Mall sign just behind bus stop on east side of Pierce Street between Central Avenue in El Cerrito and Washington Avenue in Albany. Free parking available in mall lot. Six blocks from El Cerrito Plaza BART station. robertamaguire/a/t/hotmail.com. (510)526-3974, cell (510) 292-6370.PC NMPCW NS WCI.
June 17 - Tuesday
7P Discussion Group. See June 3.
7P Cuban Dining in Palo Alto. Join us at 463 S. California Ave in Palo Alto at La Bodeguita del Medio. Their web site is www.labodeguita.com, and their phone number is (650) 326-7762. Their menu is quite something, from fairly fancy to quite reasonable Cubano Sandwiches ($9). I like the sound of their Caribbean Curry ($20). To reserve, contact Susan at (650) 325-8078 or Susan.Heimlich/a/t/gmail.com by Friday 6/13/08 (and leave contact information). At the restaurant, ask for Susan, and please bring cash. [Expect an 18% tip to be added.] For last minute changes, call cell phone (650) 714-4972. PC, NPMW. [We welcome people who live elsewhere, too.]
June 18 - Wednesday
5:30P Non-Bar Group. See June 4.
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)
June 19 - Thursday
6P Sex, Politics, & Religion (SPR) SIG. See June 5.
June 20 - Friday
6:15P Movies That Matter. Pleasantville. What happens when a brother (Tobey Maguire) and sister (Reese Witherspoon) time-travel to the black-and-white world of a 1950s TV sitcom with a perfect mom (Joan Allen) and dad (William H. Macy)? They find the "perfect" world has imperfections. This delicate fable with heart examines in a rich, thoughtful way our collective nostalgia for days of apple pie and peace that perhaps never existed. 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. For pizza, let us know your preference, meat or veggie. (510) 451-3009, daniel/a/t/joyfulharmony.org. Hosted by Harmony Center for the Joyful Spirit. In Oakland. Map and Directions:
www.joyfulharmony.org/jh/events.htm 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/hotpop.com 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)
6:30P Monthly Gathering: Free Opera at the Ballpark. Take advantage of this rare opportunity to partner hot dogs, peanuts and popcorn with world-class opera: a state-of-the-art live simulcast from the War Memorial Opera House to AT&T Park of Donizetti's tragic masterpiece, Lucia di Lammermoor. Meet at the Lefty O'Doul Plaza gate at Third and Berry, San Francisco 94107. Please call me on my cell phone at (510) 292-6370 to locate the Mensa group. For details and directions, see the article on page 10 of the Intelligencer. Roberta Maguire, robertamaguire/a/t/hotmail.com. ACW, PC, NMPCW,NS, NXM, WCP.
7P Movie Night in Orinda. The Bucket List. Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman find themselves hospital roommates where they have lots of time to contemplate their future. Against doctor's orders, they leave the hospital and hit the road for the adventure of a lifetime. The List is their plan of things to see and do "before they kick the bucket." Travel experts estimate it would cost a person $100,000 to visit their chosen destinations...and we'll see them for free this evening. Comedy and drama. Come about 7P for time to socialize with Mensa friends before we start the film at 7:30P. Bring something to share, it is not 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
June 21 - Saturday
6P Movie Discussion Dilettantes (MDD). Moved to Saturday June 28.
June 24 - 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)
June 25 - 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)
June 26 - Thursday
11:45A South Bay Lunch. See June 12.
June 28 - Saturday
6P Movie Discussion Dilettantes (MDD). August Rush (2007). This is a drama with fairy tale elements where an orphaned music prodigy uses his gift as a clue to finding his birth parents. 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. Moved from June 21.
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)
June 30 - Monday
11:30A Lunch in Concord at HomeTown Buffet., 2050 Diamond Bl 94520, located next to Circuit City, a block N of Hilton Hotel. Diamond Bl is 1 block east of 680, exit Willow Pass Rd or Concord Av. Look for us at one of the large tables; we may have an Intelligencer on the table. Cost about $8, everything included. Parking best on left/N side of restaurant. Questions? Mary Bradshaw 925 376-0762, PC, NMPCW
Weekly Events in July
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. WCP.
Every Tuesday
11:30A Santa Cruz Lunch. Meet at Severino's at the Seacliff Inn, 7500 Old Dominion Ct., Aptos. On Highway 1 going from Santa Cruz toward Aptos take Seacliff Beach exit. Turn L on State Park Drive, cross Hwy 1 and turn L at the first street. Follow signs. For info contact 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 July
July 1 - 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 Discussion Group. We discuss broad, interesting topics: Utopia, death, religion, immigration, sex, science, politics, global economics ... we pretty much stay on track for the theme of the night. Everyone gets to talk. No one can monopolize the time, as there is a three-minute limit. Intelligent discussion. Show up. Bring snacks (no peanuts or peanut products, please). Be prompt. Please invite friends who may be interested and/or put them on any appropriate email lists. All points of view are welcome. Berkeley Jewish Community Center, 1414 Walnut St, Berkeley 94709. Please bring edible snacks and soft drinks to share. Robert Berend, (510) 527-5332. PC, NS, WBC, NMPCW, NXM. (RSE 1,3 Tu)
July 2 - 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)
July 2-6: Mensa Annual Gathering, in Denver. You're missing a great event if you aren't here!
July 3 - 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)
July 4- 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)
4:45P Movies That Matter: There Will Be Blood. Special holiday time, Pizza 4:45, Film 6:30. At the turn of the 20th century, Daniel Plainview (Daniel Day-Lewis, in an Oscar-winning role) becomes a tycoon when he buys the oil rights to a California family's ranch. Meanwhile, as the simple village becomes a boomtown, a charismatic young preacher (Paul Dano) fights his community's growing greed. Nominated for 7 Oscars. Join us for an evening of pizza, picture and a chance for thoughtful discussion. 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: http://www.joyfulharmony.org/jh/events.htm. PC,NS,NXM
Friday at the Pub. Cancelled. PC. (RSE 1 F)
July 5 - Saturday
6P Start the Month Right - barbecue season! At Elna and Adrian Tymes' home, Mountain View 94043. Potluck dinner, unstructured socializing, games, talk. Bring whatever you want to grill, plus 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)
July 8 - 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 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.
July 9 - 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)
7:30P Movies in Palo Alto. The Stanford Theatre at 221 University Ave in Palo Alto shows silent movies on Wednesdays during the summer mixed with regular fare. Show up early to get tickets; join me for an early dinner if you like. 7:30P City Lights (silent, 1931) with Charlie Chaplin as the little tramp. 9:10P The Smiling Lieutenant (1931), a romance with Maurice Chevalier and Claudette Colbert. Let me know if you'd like to rendezvous at Susan.Heimlich/a/t/gmail.com or (650) 325-8078.
July 10 - 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)
July 11 - 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)
July 12 - Saturday
6P Potluck and Video Night. This will be the last Potluck and Movie Night in San Jose . Please join us for a farewell to our San Jose location, as the Monschkes move to San Francisco; in San Jose, CA 95116. More Info, James Monschke, (408) 286-7255. PC, NS, BYOB, WCD, NC, NMPCW.
July 13 - 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)
2-5:30P Marin Hike Hike through China Camp Park and adjacent public land, including North San Pedro Ridge open space. The latter offers spectacular wild beauty but lacks civilized trails. Participants should be comfortable negotiating steep slopes and climbing over fallen trees. Meet at home of Einar Dale, San Rafael, 94903. (415) 472-5449. PC
July 15 - Tuesday
6:30P Palo Alto Dining. Join us this month for Burmese cuisine at Green Elephant at 3950 Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto 94303, in the Charleston Shopping Center. Their website is http://www.greenelephantgourmet.com and their phone is (650) 494-7391. Good food, 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 Discussion Group. See July 1.
July 16 - Wednesday
5:30P Non-Bar Group. See July 2.
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)
July 17 - Thursday
6P Sex, Politics, & Religion (SPR) SIG. See July 3.
July 18 - Friday
6:15P Movies That Matter. Lars and the Real Girl. Ryan Gosling plays the title character in this oddball comedy about a delusional young man who buys a life-size sex doll over the Internet - and then falls in love with her. When the besotted young man starts telling people that the doll is his girlfriend, his brother and sister-in-law decide it's time to intervene. 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: http://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)
July 19 - Saturday
6P Movie Discussion Dilettantes (MDD) Dan in Real Life: A widower finds out a woman he fell in love with is his brother's girlfriend. 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).
July 20 - Sunday
7:30P Lecture: 10 Things Your Gifted Child Would Like You to Know (But Might Not Want to Tell You). 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 for parents, grandparents, and other caregivers. One-hour lecture followed by Q&A. You'll also get to meet the new co-GCC, Elena Vega; offer suggestions for future events and special outings for our children; and eat yummy homemade cookies! At Building Kidz, 600 Grand Ave., South San Francisco, 94080. Contact Elena at GC/a/t/sfmensa.org or (415) 999-4853 for more info. PC, NC, NXM, SO, WCP.
July 22 - 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)
7:30P Brainstormer's Pub Quiz. See July 8.
July 23 - Wednesday
7:30P Movies in Palo Alto. The Stanford Theatre at 221 University Ave in Palo Alto shows silent movies on Wednesdays during the summer mixed with regular fare. Show up early to get tickets; join me for an early dinner if you like. 7:30P Chicago (silent, 1927). 9:40P Roxie Hart (1942), a remake with sound. Let me know if you'd like to rendezvous at Susan.Heimlich/a/t/gmail.com or (650) 325-8078.
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)
July 24 - Thursday
11:45A South Bay Lunch. See July 10..
July 26 - 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)
July 27 - Sunday
ExComm Agenda Deadline. See July 30.
12-4p Monthly Gathering. Berkeley Kite Festival on the Berkeley Marina. Come fly a kite! There are kite flying lessons, demonstrations and competitions all day long, as well as free live music and a variety of food concessions. FREE. For directions and more information, see the article elsewhere in the Intelligencer. Roberta Maguire, robertamaguire/a/t/hotmail.com; (510) 526-3974; (510) 292-6370 (cell). ACW, PC, NMPCW,NS, NXM, WCP.
July 30 - Wednesday
7:30P SFRM ExComm Meeting. Members of SFRM are again invited to watch your ExComm in action. At the home of Lori Drake, Foster City. For directions or to put something on the agenda, contact LocSec Alan Winson at locsec/a/t/sfmensa.org or (510) 653-2685 no later than Sunday 7/27/08. MO.
FUTURE FLASHES
August 1 - Friday
5:30P Sweet Tomatoes Friday. See July 4.
6:30P Friday at the Pub. See July 4.
August 2 - Saturday
6P Start the Month Right. See July 5.
August 5 - Tuesday
12N Math Lovers' Lunch. See July 1.
6P Tuesday Tipplers. See July 1.
7P Discussion Group. See July 1.
August 6- Wednesday
5:30P Non-Bar Group. See July 2
August 7 - Thursday
6P SPR SIG. See July 3.
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