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This publicly available page is an incomplete listing of our local events, a subset or excerpt of the official Calendar of Events from our local group newsletter, the Intelligencer. If you're a traveling Mensan visiting our area, hopefully this will help you to find us!
If you're not a member but live here and are considering applying to join Mensa, or have already applied, this is a sample of the kinds of activities we have. Contact us if you'd like to be invited to one of these events! (E-mail addresses on our webpages are disguised to conceal them from spammers' e-mail harvesters; in addressing e-mail, the usual "at" symbol must be used in place of the
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Weekly Events in July
Every Tuesday
11:30A Santa Cruz Lunch. Meet at Aldo's Harbor Restaurant on the west side of the Yatch Harbor. When going east on Broadway from Ocean St. turn R on Seabright. Turn L on Atlantic St. and proceed to the end. Aldo's is on the right. We meet at different restaurants each month. John Taylor (831) 475-6366. NMPCW, PC.
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.
Date-specific Events in July
July 1 - Wednesday
8P SFRM at the Pittsburgh AG. Traveling to the Pittsburgh Annual Gathering? Join the SFRM group helping in Hospitality. Contact Susan Heimlich at (650) 714-4972.
5:30P Non-Bar Group. Borders Books, 2925 S. El Camino Real, (across El Camino from Hillsdale Mall) San Mateo 94402. Join us for great conversation, espresso, cappuccino, AND NOW BOOKS! Look for the Mensa yellow Frisbee. Francesca, fguido/a/t/sonic.net. PC, NMPCW, NS, WCE. (RSE 1,3,5 W)
July 2 - 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)
July 3 - Friday
5:30P Sweet Tomatoes Friday. Sweet Tomatoes, 7114 N Fresno St, Fresno 93720; 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 Stephanie Andersen (559) 324-7282. fresno-madera/a/t/sfmensa.org, for additional info. PC, SO. (RSE 1 F)
6:15P Movies That Matter: Rachel Getting Married. Anne Hathaway got an Oscar nomination for Best Actress in this story of the return of an estranged daughter to the family home for her sister's wedding. "Kym's reemergence throws a wrench into the family dynamics, forcing long-simmering tensions to surface in ways both hilarious and heartbreaking." (Jacob Felix,IMDB) 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 in Oakland by Harmony Center for the Joyful Spirit. Map and Directions: www.joyfulharmony.org/jh/movies.htm. PC,NS,NXM.
6:30P Friday at the Pub. Join Donna Jadis and Gerry Riley at Crown Pub, 331 Hartz Ave., 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. Please call or email Donna/Gerry at (925) 978-0690 to "reserve" (so we can tell the restaurant if we need a table for 6 or 20), even if you're only thinking of coming. Ask for Donna or Mensa to find us at the Pub. For Crown info and directions, see www.crownpub.com or phone (925) 855-2185. Email: donna/a/t/mooseworks.org or gerry/a/t/mooseworks.org. (RSE 1 F)
July 4 - Saturday
1P July 4th Picnic. Following the Concord July 4th Parade at Noon in Todos Santos Plaza, the Contra Costa Atheists and Freethinkers have invited us to join them for a BBQ picnic in Baldwin Park. The CCA&F will have two BBQs going and will provide paper products. Please bring your own beverages and items for the grill, as well as a side dish to share. John F. Baldwin Park is located north of Bonifacio St and east of Port Chicago Highway with an entrance at Beach St. There is a basketball court, softball field and a children's play area. The CCA&F have reserved the group picnic/barbecue area on the raised platform overlook. Alcoholic containers are not permitted. Email Heather at drhlb/a/t/sbcglobal.net. ACW, BYOB, PC, NMPCW, NXM, WCP.
6P Start the Month Right. It's barbecue season! At Elna and Adrian Tymes' home, Mountain View, 94043. Potluck dinner, unstructured socializing, games, talk. Bring your own meat 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 7 - 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)
12N Math Lovers' Lunch. May Flower Chinese Restaurant & Dim Sum, 2156 University Ave., Berkeley 94704, between UC Campus and Shattuck, across the street from 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 Mensa Test in Campbell. $5 discount this month. See www.sfmensa.org/testing.html or write testing/a/t/sfmensa.org.
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 Pub Quiz. Do you like trivia? Join our Gecko Pie team for dinner and a chance to win some delicious microbrews. Quiz begins promptly at 7:30. RSVP to save a seat. Pyramid Alehouse, 901 Gilman St., Berkeley 94710. Enter through parking lot on Eighth Street. Look for us upstairs. Roberta Maguire, robertamaguire/a/t/hotmail.com, (510) 526-3974, (510) 292-6370 (cell). PC, NMPCW, NS, NXM, WCP.
July 8 - 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 email 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)
July 9 - 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 10 - 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 11 - Saturday
9:30A Monthly Gathering: San Francisco Walking Tour and trip to the Fraenkel Photography Gallery. Meet in the lobby of the Omni Hotel, 500 California St. (at Montgomery), SF 94104 for a free ninety minute tour of downtown San Francisco. For details and directions, see the article in this issue. Roberta Maguire, robertamaguire/a/t/hotmail.com, (510) 526-3974, (510) 292-6370. ACW, PC, NMPCW, NXM, WCD.
4P Big Ideas Reading Group. We are a book club dedicated to cutting edge science and technology themes, including artificial intelligence, robotics, genetics, nanotechnology, and radical life extension. We are intrigued by the profound implications of modern scientific advances, so we also read futurists such as Ray Kurzweil, Damien Broderick, and Eric Drexler. We also read and discuss works by the "New Atheists" such as Richard Dawkins, Christopher Hitchens, Sam Harris, and Dan Dennett. Meetings held the 2nd Saturday of every month from 4-6 pm at the home of the founder, David Verdirame, in Mountain View. Join our mailing list for updates at www.BigIdeasReadingGroup.com. For inquiries and meeting location: David/a/t/BigIdeasReadingGroup.com or (650) 336-4490. PC, NMPCW, NXM. (RSE 2Sa)
6P Mystery/Suspense Movie Discussion Dilettantes (MSMDD) Potluck first. The movie will be Murder She Said (1962). Paddington Station. Next stop...murder! Margaret Rutherford as Miss Jane Marple. Please bring a dish to share and YOB. Please bring suggestions for future movies. At the home of Terry and Elizabeth Calaway, San Rafael, 94901. (415) 456-9220. NS D/C (1dog) PC.
July 12 - Sunday
1P Grok Exchange #5. The next installment of our series of focused discussions on those deep subjects that fascinate us most, led by a member with a keen interest or expertise on the subject. Our subject for this event will be our current economic situation, WTF happened, and where do we go from here? We'll look at what the experts say and add our personal perspectives. Barbara Canup will facilitate. Barbara has been a CPA for 20 years, and has a view of Wall Street based on her early years as a broker on an institutional equity trading desk. At 5 pm or so we'll relax for a light summer potluck. This Exchange will return to the home of Tom Parrish, Sunnyvale, 94086. Call (650) 207-0032 or email roundtable/a/t/sfmensa.org for directions. ISE, 2C, SO, WCE, PC
July 15 - Wednesday
5:30P Non-Bar Group. See July 1.
7P Small Business and Entrepreneurs SIG Meeting. Come network with fellow M's who own a small business or are interested in entrepreneurship. We will be meeting this month in San Francisco, location to be determined and announced on the email lists. You can also contact George at idanikos/a/t/yahoo.com for location or to RSVP. NXM, NMPCW, PC.
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 16 - Thursday
6P Sex, Politics, & Religion (SPR) SIG. See July 2.
July 17 - Friday
6:15P Movies That Matter: The Reader. Oscar nominated for Best Picture, Actress, Directing, and Writing. Post-WWII Germany: Nearly a decade after his affair with an older woman came to a mysterious end, law student Michael Berg re-encounters his former lover as she defends herself in a war-crime trial. He is ashamed to reveal his affair with her, but his testimony could save her from life imprisonment. 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 in Oakland by Harmony Center for the Joyful Spirit. Map and Directions:
www.joyfulharmony.org/jh/movies.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. Gran Torino. This is the title character in Clint Eastwood's Motor City morality tale. It's one of the muscle cars that came out of Detroit and epitomizes this city's downfall. Walt Kowalski (Eastwood), an embittered veteran of the Korean War, fills his days with chores around his house. His neighbors have all died or moved away, replaced by Hmong immigrants including teenager Thao (Bee Vang), a potential thief who will eventually become a helper and friend. In 1972, the unionized workforce was in the flower of indifference, shop foremen battled against even the most common-sense efforts at accountability and quality control. Drug use, absenteeism and even sabotage were endemic. Managers were afraid to walk the factory floors alone. Poor manufacturing standards and poor management. This was the crisis year for the Big Three auto manufacturers. In 1973, OPEC's oil embargo sent them reeling. 36 years later, the jobs have vanished, factories closed, prosperity replaced with desperation. How did this happen to Walt? The answer is in the garage. Come about 7P to have time to socialize with Mensa friends before we start the movie at 7:30P. Please bring something to share; it's not a dinner, but salads are most welcome, as are fruit, desserts, hors d'oeuvres, 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.
July 18 - Saturday
6P Movie Discussion Dilettantes (MDD). Movie TBA. 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. PC, NC, NS, 2C.
7P South Bay Games Night. Join us in San Jose every 3rd Saturday for fun and games. We have plenty of games; you are welcome to bring your own. Please bring some food or drink to share. Call Krista at (408) 476-2060 or email kvl/a/t/kvanlaan.com for directions. 2C, NXM, NMPCW, SO, PC. (RSE 3rd Sat)
July 19 - 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)
July 21 - 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' home, Mountain View 94043. (650) 969-6650. PC, C, SO, WCD. (RSE Tu after 3 Sat)
July 22 - Wednesday
7P Palo Alto Dining at Bella Luna Ristorante Italiano, 233 University Ave, Palo Alto 94301. Their phone is (650) 322-1846, and their website is www.bellaluna.org. As always, good food, good conversation. To reserve, contact Susan Heimlich at (650) 325-8078 or at susan.heimlich/a/t/gmail.com at least 2 days before the event. For last minute changes, call (650) 714-4972. PC, NMPCW.
July 23 - Thursday
11:45A South Bay Lunch. See July 9.
July 25 - Saturday
1P Mensa Test in Benicia. $5 discount this month. See www.sfmensa.org/testing.html or write testing/a/t/sfmensa.org.
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 fast-action social games (not long strategy games). Choose from my shelves o' games or bring your own favorites. Please also bring a snack to share. The fun is in Oakland, 94611 near Piedmont Ave and Pleasant Valley Ave. For more information or directions, contact Alan at alan_winson/a/t/yahoo.com or (510) 653-2685. NMPCW, NS, WCP, PC.
July 29 - Wednesday
5:30P Non-Bar Group. See July 1.
July 30 - Thursday
11:30A Lunch in Walnut Creek at Fresh Choice. 1275 S Main St, corner Botelho 94596. Come have a healthy, all-you-can-eat lunch with Mensa friends. Enjoy good conversation on any and all subjects. Meet at the entrance, or look for us at a large table. We may have an Intelligencer on the table to mark our spot. Cost about $7-8. Off-street parking next to, on right of the restaurant. Questions? MaryBradshaw (925)376-0762. PC, NMPCW.
July 31 - Friday
6:30P Book Discussion Dilettantes. The book for this evening is Letters from the Earth by Mark Twain. Please do not forget suggestions for future books. Potluck before event. At the home of Mary Coulman, Novato 94949. (415) 382-1830. BYOB, C/D, PC, NMPCW, WBC. (RSE last F)
FUTURE FLASHES
August 1 - Saturday
10:30A Mensa Test in Redwood City. See www.sfmensa.org/testing.html or write testing/a/t/sfmensa.org.
6P Start the Month Right. See July 4.
6P Mystery/Suspense Movie Discussion Dilettantes (MSMDD) Potluck first. The movie will be In the Electric Mist (2009). It stars Tommy Lee Jones as Detective Dave Robicheaux. A detective in the deep South is led into a series of surreal encounters with a troop of Confederate soldiers. Please bring a dish to share and YOB. Please bring suggestions for future movies. At the home of Terry and Elizabeth Calaway, San Rafael, 94901. (415) 456-9220. NS D/C (1dog) PC.
August 4 - Tuesday
12N Math Lovers' Lunch. See July 7.
6P Tuesday Tipplers. See July 7.
August 5 - Wednesday
5:30P Non-Bar Group. See July 1.
August 6 - Thursday
6P Sex, Politics, & Religion (SPR) SIG. See July 2.
August 7 - Friday
5:30P Sweet Tomatoes Friday. See July 3.
6:30P Friday at the Pub. See July 3.
August 8 - Saturday
4P Big Ideas Reading Group. See July 11.
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