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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.
Calendar Updates
April 1: April Fool's day: Moved to April 31
April 12, May 3, and until further notice: MSMDD is canceled.
Weekly Events in April
Every Tuesday
11:30A Santa Cruz Lunch. Meet at Capitola Grill (formerly Lyon's) 1900 41st Ave. Capitola, two blocks south of Highway 1, east side of street. For info contact John Taylor (831) 475-6366. NPMCW, NS.
Every Wednesday
7P Self Actualization Group. Join a free personal growth group for creative thinking people. Costs are covered by a benefactor. Come alone or with a friend. Please no drugs, drinking, or major mental health problems. Some of us go out for dinner before. Fairfield is normally under 30 min from downtown Napa, and 50 min from Berkeley at this time. Please join us if you like. Call Joyce at (707) 580-8000. PC, NXM, RSE, LCR, NMPCW, 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.
Date-specific Events in April
April 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)
6P Ice skating, Aquatic Park, San Francisco. You probably won't have another chance this season before the warmer weather turns us more toward roller blades and away from the sharper footwear. Rental skates may be in short supply, so bring your own if you possibly can. We'll meet at the west end of Jefferson and put our skates on there. Then, weather permitting, we will ice skate together around the Municipal Pier and into a glorius sunset off Fort Mason, before returning to Aquatic Park. If you're still with us when we come back ashore, you might like a little something to warm you up. The Irish coffee might be just what you need about then. Bring a flashlight, just in case. And be sure to stay clear of the shipping channel. Global warming cancels. CO, FE, FFE, ISE, NMPCW, SO, WCE.
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)
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 3/28/08. MO
April 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)
April 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 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)
6P Kulture Vultures Mensa Posse. Meet downtown SF, attend art gallery opening receptions. Beer, wine, sodas, refreshments, variable at each. We descend en masse on innocent galleries to enjoy art and consume munchies. Meet in lobby of 250 Sutter (94108), then go up to Hackett-Freedman Gallery at 6:15pm. If your host does not show by 6:15P, call (510) 575-5887. RSVP (415) 289-2277. Erik Beckjord, your genial host. PC, NMPCW, NXM, NC, SO. (RSE 1 Th)
7P 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. Meetings in Fairfield 94533 (30 min N of Berkeley). Free. Kindly call before coming. Steven Kays, (707) 427-6456. PC, NXM. (RSE 1 Th)
April 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)
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)
April 5 - Saturday
6P Start the Month Right. At Elna and Adrian Tymes's 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)
April 6 - Sunday
7:00P Palo Alto Dining. Join us for another fine meal in the Palo Alto area. This month we go for Italian cuisine to *Buca Di Beppo* at 643 Emerson St. between Forest and Hamilton. Their web site is
www.bucadibeppo.com
and phone number is (650) 329-0665. To reserve, contact Susan at (650) 325-8078 or Susan.Heimlich /a/t/gmail.com by 4/3/08. Ask for Susan, and please bring cash. For last minute changes, call cell phone (650) 714-4972. PC, NPMW. [We welcome people who live elsewhere, too.]
April 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)
April 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)
April 10 - Thursday
Polly Pitkin Ryan art exhibit - last day to rsvp for opening reception, Sat., May 3, UC Berkeley Faculty Club. Details see April Intelligencer. Pat Boyd, boyd4/a/t/pacbell.net, (510) 883-9929.
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)
April 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)
April 12 - Saturday
6P Mystery/Suspense Movie Discussion Dilettantes (MSMDD) Canceled, until further notice.
6P Potluck and Video Night. This month, we will be having a "horizontal" comparative tasting of various types of cheese, chocolates, honeys, balsamic vinegars, salts, peppers, etc... Potluck dinner will follow the tasting. Bring a dish to share, or a similar sampling of foods for comparative tasting. Movie will follow the tasting and dinner as usual, in San Jose, CA 95116. More Info, James Monschke, (408) 286-7255. PC, NS, BYOB, WCD, NC, NMPCW. (RSE 2 Sat)
April 15 - Tuesday
7P Discussion Group. See April 1.
April 16 - Wednesday
5:30P Non-Bar Group. See April 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)
April 17 - Thursday
6P Sex, Politics, & Religion (SPR) SIG. See April 3.
April 18 - Friday
6:30P Mid-Month Mex (MMMex). Now on Fridays for your convenience. 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 Movie Night in Orinda. Juno. Diablo Coty's script is so fast and funny it's almost hard to keep up with. Whip-smart 16-year old Juno (Ellen Page) confronts an unplanned pregnancy by her classmate Bleeker (Michael Cera). With the help of her best friend Leah (Olivia Thirlby), Juno finds her unborn child a "perfect" couple, Mark and Vanessa (Jason Bateman and Jennifer Garner), who are longing to adopt. Luckily, Juno has the total support of her parents as she faces some tough decisions, flirts with adulthood and ultimately figures out where she belongs. Come at 7P to have some time to socialize with Mensa friends before we start the movie at 7:30P. We'll see the film on a big screen HDTV, using Blu-Ray technology. Bring something to share; it's 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, (925) 376-0762 or MaryBradsh/a/t/aol.com PC, NMPCW.
April 19 - Saturday
1P Monthly Gathering. Grand landscapes at Stanford. Enjoy this special exhibit of three of the greatest American artists of the nineteenth century. Rediscover the extensive permanent collection, including the world's largest group of Rodin sculptures outside of Paris. Cantor Arts Center, Lomita Drive and Museum Way, Stanford,CA 94305. For details and directions, see the article in the April Intelligencer. Roberta Maguire, robertamaguire/a/t/hotmail.com, (510) 526-3974, (510) 292-6370 (cell). PC, ACW, NMPCW, WCP, NXM.
6P Movie Discussion Dilettantes (MDD). The Namesake: American-born Gogol, the son of Indian immigrants, wants to fit in among his fellow New Yorkers, despite his family's unwillingness to let go of their traditional ways. At George and Cynthia Alfaro's house, Novato, CA 94949. (415) 883-1090. Potluck at 6, movie starts around 7. BYOB and a dish to share. 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).
April 20 - 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)
April 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, 1C, SO, WCD. (RSE Tu after 3 Sat)
April 23 - 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. NPMCW, NXM, WCP, PC. (RSE 2 W after 2 F)
April 24 - Thursday
11:45A South Bay Lunch. See April 10.
April 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, 2 Cats, PC. (RSE last Sat)
April 27 - Sunday
CultureQuest. Good luck to all the teams!
April 30 - Wednesday
11:30A Lunch in Concord. At Buffet City, 1400 Willow Pass Rd. 94520, 2 blocks east of 680 on SE corner. Come and enjoy a healthy delicious lunch with Mensa friends. Enjoy a large variety of tasty food, much with an Asian influence. It is all-you-can-eat, with lots of chicken, pork, seafood, beef, sometimes lamb roast. If desired some selections can be cooked specially for you at the grill. Look for us at one of the large tables downstairs where we'll probably have an Intelligencer on the table. Cost is about $8. Questions? Mary Bradshaw (925)376-0762.
Weekly Events in May
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 Aldo's Harbor Restaurant on the west side of the yacht harbour. When going east on Broadway from Ocean St. turn R on Seabright. Turn L on Atlantic and proceed to the end. Aldo's is on the right. For info contact John Taylor (831) 475-6366. NMPCW, 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" above.
Date-specific Events in May
May 1 - 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)
6P Kulture Vultures Mensa Posse. Meet downtown SF, attend art gallery opening receptions. Beer, wine, sodas, refreshments, variable at each. We descend en masse on innocent galleries to enjoy art and consume munchies. Meet in lobby of 250 Sutter (94108), then go up to Hackett-Freedman Gallery at 6:15pm. If your host does not show by 6:15P, call (510) 575-5887. RSVP (415) 289-2277. Erik Beckjord, your genial host. PC, NMPCW, NXM, NC, SO. (RSE 1 Th)
May 2 - Friday
ExComm Agenda Deadline. See May 6.
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. Juno. In this offbeat comedy, Juno (Ellen Page) is a whip-smart teen confronting an unplanned pregnancy by her classmate (Michael Cera). Luckily, Juno has the total support of her parents as she faces some tough decisions, flirts with adulthood, and ultimately figures out where she belongs. Nominated for Best Picture and Actress. Won for Best 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.
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)
May 3 - Saturday
1-3P Opening Reception, Polly Pitkin Ryan Art Exhibit, UC Berkeley Faculty Club, Chernin Lounge. RSVP for the reception to Pat Boyd, boyd4/a/t/pacbell.net or (510) 883-9929 by April 11. Exhibit runs May 1-31. Directions, transit and parking information on request (or see www.berkeleyfacultyclub.com).
6P Start the Month Right. At Elna and Adrian Tymes's 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)
6P Mystery/Suspense Movie Discussion Dilettantes (MSMDD). Potluck will be first. The movie is The January Man (1989). It stars Kevin Kline, Susan Sarandon and Alan Rickman. A scandal forced Nick (Kline) to leave the force. Now a serial killer has driven the police to take him back. A web that includes Frank's wife, bribery, and corruption all are in the background as Nick tries to uncover the secret of where the killer will strike next, and finally must lay a trap without the police. 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 1cat) PC
May 6 - 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. 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)
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 (510) 653-2685 no later than Friday 5/2/08. MO.
May 7 - 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)
May 8 - 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)
May 9 - 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)
May 10 - 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, CA 95116. More info, James Monschke, (408) 286-7255. PC, NS, BYOB, WCD, NC, NMPCW. (RSE 2 Sat)
May 14 - 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 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)
May 15 - Thursday
6P Sex, Politics, & Religion (SPR) SIG. See May 1.
May 16 - Friday
6:15P Movies That Matter. Atonement. This story of love and betrayal complicated by war and strict social mores begins in 1935 and spans seven decades. Briony, a fledgling 13 year-old writer with an overactive imagination, makes choices that devastate the lives of her family and friends. Nominated for Best Picture of 2007 and 6 others. Rated R for disturbing war images, language and some sexuality. 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
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)
7P Movie Night in Orinda. The Great Debaters. Directed by and starring Denzel Washington. The cast includes Forest Whitaker and Kimberley Elise. Based on historical event. The debate team from a small all-black college in Texas, under the leadership of charismatic Melvin B. Tolson, became a powerhouse in the 1930s, taking on the teams from some of the country's elite universities. Come around 7P to have some time to socialize with Mensa friends before we start the film at 7:30P. Please bring something to share; it's 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
May 17 - Saturday
11A MEISAR. The peaceable nimrods in MEISAR get together on Armed Forces Day this month at the Chabot Gun Club. Come practice with your own gun, or borrow one of the extras regulars bring. Learn to handle arms safely and effectively. You must be at least 21 (or bring parent/guardian or a consent form) and bring, borrow, or rent eye and ear protection (available). See www.chabotgunclub.com for maps, rules and excellent directions. Located at PM 6.44 or 9999 Redwood Road, in Castro Valley. Look for the group under the yellow Frisbee at Range 3. Lunch as usual after we empty our ammo boxes. Please bring worn out towels and blankets (no linens) for the coordinator to distribute to area animal shelters. In case on the 17th we get the heavy rain we need, we'll see you on the 24th. Russ Ruhlen (650) 347-3166. PC, NMPCW, WCD, ISE
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)
May 18 - 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)
7P Palo Alto Dining. Join us at 365 California Ave. in Palo Alto at Tandoori Oven, a northern Indian bistro. Their web site is www.thetandoorioven.com, and their phone number is (650) 324- 2111. To reserve, contact Susan at (650) 325-8078 or Susan.Heimlich/a/t/gmail.com by Friday 5/16/08 (and leave contact information). Ask for Susan, and please bring cash. For last minute changes, call cell phone (650) 714-4972. [We welcome people who live elsewhere, too.] PC, NMPCW.
May 20 - Tuesday
7P Discussion Group. See May 6.
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)
May 21 - Wednesday
5:30P Non-Bar Group. See May 7.
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)
May 22 - Thursday
11:45A South Bay Lunch. See May 8.
May 24 - Saturday
6P Movie Discussion Dilettantes (MDD). Atonement (2007) Young writer Briony Tallis, as a 13-year-old, irrevocably changes the lives of several people when she accuses her older sister's lover of a crime he did not commit. 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.
May 25 - Sunday
2P Monthly Gathering: Beat San Francisco-Can you dig it? Join us for a tour of the Beat Museum, City Lights Bookstore and Vesuvio's bar, culminated at 5 PM by a celebration of the publication of two long-lost works by prominent beat poets. The Beat Museum, 540 Broadway at Columbus, San Francisco, CA 94133
http://www.thebeatmuseum.org/
. For details and directions, see the article in the Intelligencer. Roberta Maguire, robertamaguire/a/t/hotmail.com, (510) 526-3974, (510) 292-6370 (cell).
May 28 - Wednesday
11:30A Lunch in Concord. At Buffet City, 1400 Willow Pass Rd. 94520, 2 blocks east of 680 on SE corner. Come and enjoy a healthy delicious lunch with Mensa friends. Enjoy a large variety of tasty food, much with an Asian influence. It is all-you-can-eat, with lots of chicken, pork, seafood, beef, sometimes lamb roast. If desired some selections can be cooked specially for you at the grill. Look for us at one of the large tables downstairs where we'll probably have an Intelligencer on the table. Cost is about $8. Questions? Mary Bradshaw (925)376-0762.
May 31 - Saturday
11:30A Lunch In Pleasant Hill at Sweet Tomatoes. Located at 30 Crescent Dr 94523. Parking on side streets is unlimited. Come and join Mensa friends for interesting conversation on any and all subjects, and enjoy a delicious, healthy, all-you-can-eat lunch. Located a block west of Contra Costa Bl, just west of 680. Cost around $8. 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
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, 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)
FUTURE FLASHES
June 3 - Tuesday
12N Math Lovers' Lunch. See May 6.
6P Tuesday Tipplers. See May 6.
7P Discussion Group. See May 6.
June 4 - Wednesday
5:30P Non-Bar Group. See May 7.
June 5 - Thursday
6P Sex, Politics, & Religion (SPR) SIG. See May 1.
6P Kulture Vultures Mensa Posse. See May 1.
June 6 - Friday
ExComm Agenda Deadline for the June 10 meeting. See May 6.
5:30P Sweet Tomatoes Friday. See May 2.
6:15P Movies That Matter. See May 2.
6:30P Friday at the Pub. See May 2.
June 7 - Saturday
6P Start the Month Right. See May 3.
June 10 - Tuesday
Intelligencer Deadline. See May 6.
7:30P ExComm Meeting. See May 6.
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