Date, Day of the Week, Time, SIG/Event, Description, Contact
Nov 1 , Saturday, 7:30 p.m., NO CARD SIG - there will be a Card SIG in December!
Nov 5, Monday Newsletter submission Deadline Greg Krumrey 636.391.4858 editor@stlouis.us.mensa.org For email submission, please use “Mensa Newsletter” for the subject line. Poems, articles, short stories, original cartoons, drawings, photos, letters to the editor, puzzles and solutions, etc., are all encouraged! All submissions must be in by the 5th of the month to be considered for the following month’s newsletter.
Nov 5, Thursday, 6:30 p.m., Newcomer’s SIG Fitz’s, 6605 Delmar upstairs. [NS until 10 PM, NC, NHA] Veteran members greet New Mensans and guests for an informal dinner and conversation. Come get to know us! Judy Shimkus 314.602.6957 webmaster@stlouis.us.mensa.org
Nov 5, Thursday, noon - MID-COUNTY LUNCH BUNCH; Reynold’s Roadhouse - 11488 Dorsett Rd. HA] Jack Lippold 314.428.4811 jacklip@charter.net
Nov 7, Saturday, 7 p.m. CARD SIG, NO CARD SIG - Card SIG will resume December.
Nov 12, Thursday, noon - MID-COUNTY LUNCH BUNCH; Provisions Gourmet Market - 11615 Olive Blvd [HA] Jack Lippold 314.428.4811 jacklip@charter.net
Nov 12, Thursday, 6:30 p.m. - SO HAPPY IT'S THURSDAY ; Laganini -4625 Gravois Ave. HA] Jack Lippold 314.428.4811 jacklip@charter.net
Nov 14, 7:00 PM - DINNER SIG; Sherlock’s - 5373 Highway N in Cottleville. If you plan on joining us, please call 314-428-4811 by Thursday, November 12th to make reservations.
Nov 14, Saturday, (after) 6:00 p.m., GAME SIG Mike & Rose Smith’s home, 4329 McPherson. Use our games or bring your own. [BYOB, STS, WBC, DS] Mike Smith 314.535.7107 rosemikesean@sbcglobal.net Special Directions for Game SIG: 40 to Kingshighway - North. East on Lindell 4 blocks to Newstead. Then north 3 blocks to McPherson, which is marked by two 10 story buildings. Go east 4/5's of a block to 4329, a three-story brick home with a large side lot. There will be a MENSA GAME SIG sign up. You can only reach 4329 McPherson by automobile from Newstead.
Nov 15, Sunday, 1 - 3 p.m.., EVENT SIG: Legend of Lone Elk Park (All ages) A park naturalist will guide hikers on the White Bison Trail to observe the elk, deer, bison and other wildlife that call Lone Elk Park home. Hikers will encounter steep rocky trails. Advance registration is required. Call 314-615-8481 $3 per person. You must call to reserve a spot. Jackie Boyce, 636-386-3113, locsec@stl.us.mensa.org
Nov 15, Sunday, Mensa Board Meeting All members are welcome to attend. Please RSVP Jackie Boyce, 636-386-3113, locsec@stl.us.mensa.org
Nov 15, Sunday: 2012 with Mensans. We will see an afternoon showing of the hot new film, 2012, at Mid-Rivers 14. E-mail or call us for details: garykryvko@clemenswood.com or call 636-219-7255. We’ll know the showtime on Friday.
Nov 16, Monday, 6:30 p.m. RG planning meeting Casa Gallardo in Westport. All are welcome. We love ideas and volunteers. RSVP Jackieb1104@charter.net or call 636-386-3113
Nov 17, Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.; COMEDY SIG; DUCKMAN ON DVD: With appreciated contribution from SIG regular Bob Bosch, we will feature the ‘toon that is a favorite of many Mensans – “Duckman.” Jason Alexander does the voice of the overbearing, clueless, self-centered, yet somehow endearing, titular “Duckman.” Join the fun at 9421 Minerva Ave. HA] Jack Lippold 314.428.4811 jacklip@charter.net
Nov 19, Thursday, noon - MID-COUNTY LUNCH BUNCH; Dickeys Barbecue Pit - 9200 Olive BlvdHA] Jack Lippold 314.428.4811 jacklip@charter.net
Nov 19, Thursday, 6:30 p.m.: St. Charles Meet & Eat at La Carreta Mexican Restaurant (new location); 4203 S. Old Highway 94 in St. Charles. Please e-mail garykryvko@clemenswood.com or call 636-219-7255 to RSVP, even on the day of the event, so we can get a large enough table.
The Buzztime Trivia SIG will not meet during the months of November and December. Please plan to attend in January when this SIG resumes for 2010. Many thanks to all who have made this activity a success. Please contact George Haynes with any questions: haygeo@gmail.com 314-504-2392
Nov 21, Saturday, 7:00 p.m. The November Monthly Meeting will include the 3rd Gifted Education Panel discussion and Open House forum. The Monthly Meeting is open to the public. All are invited to join in a discussion with educators about the challenges and advancements made in gifted education, the pros and cons of a variety of programs and how parents can determine if their goals for their children are being met. Gifted youth are welcome to join in the discussion and facilities will be available for younger siblings to enjoy.
We will meet at our usual underground location, 7425 Forsyth. Enter from the Washington University West Campus/ Bally’s parking lot. Mensa will provide beer and soft drinks; please bring a snack to share for the social hour that follows. Questions? Contact Mary Hall 314.849.9879 recsecretary@stlouis.us.mensa.org Event coordinated by Mary Hall, Laura DeWeese and Rebekah Krumrey.
Please RSVP if you can. 636.386.3113 locsec@stl.us.mensa.org
Nov 30, Monday, 7 p.m., Writer’s SIG: All styles and ability levels welcome! Location Kayak’s Cafe at Skinker and Forest Park. .Email Paulette Suhr at letta326@gmail.com for more information, or check the calendar at www.stlouis.us.mensa.org for updates.
Nov 24, Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. - E-CUBED (EXOTIC AND ECLECTIC EATS); Because of Holiday, on-call and travel schedules, there will be no E-Cubed in November.
Nov 26, Thursday, noon - MID-COUNTY LUNCH BUNCH; Thanksgiving - no Lunch Bunch
Dec 3, Thursday, noon - MID-COUNTY LUNCH BUNCH; Romano’s Macaroni Grill - 10453 Olive Blvd. HA] Jack Lippold 314.428.4811 jacklip@charter.net
Dec 3, Thursday, 6:30 p.m., Newcomer’s SIG Fitz’s, 6605 Delmar upstairs. [NS until 10 PM, NC, NHA] Veteran members greet New Mensans and guests for an informal dinner and conversation. Come get to know us! Judy Shimkus 314.602.6957 webmaster@stlouis.us.mensa.org
Dec 5, Saturday, 7 p.m., Card SIG Diamonds, Hearts, Spades, and Clubs reign with other cards welcome. [BYOB, STS, DS (outside)] Home of Jackie Boyce, 1411 Mont Dore, Manchester, Mo. Directions From 141 & Big Bend head east on Big Bend to LaBonne Parkway (3rd stoplight). Turn left onto LaBonne. Mont Dore is the 2nd left after the first stop sign. Jackie Boyce 636-386-3113 locsec@stlouis.us.mensa.org
Dec 12, Holiday Party, Home of Rose & Mike Smith, St. Louis, Mo.
Dec 31, 8 p.m.- ??, New Year's Eve Bash: Home John & Sally Breck's house, Creve Coeur, Mo. More info to follow next issue!