Thursday, April 3^rd 6:30 PM Newcomers SIG New & prospective members join the regulars in the upstairs balcony for an informal dinner.  No reservations required.  Fitz’s, 6605 Delmar  Carl Masthay  314-432-4231                          CMasthay at juno.com  [NS until 10 PM, NC, NHA]

Saturday, April 5^th  7:30 PM Card Game SIG Diamonds, Hearts, Spades, and Clubs reign with other cards welcome.  Home of Jackie Boyce, 1411 Mont Dore 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  treasurer at stlouis.us.mensa.org  [BYOB, STS, S (outside)]

Saturday, April 5^th The Whiz Kids Gifted Youth Meetup group and all other Mensa members are welcome to join us at the 18^th Annual Washington University Powwow, Washington University Field House, St. Louis, Saturday, Apr. 5, 2008.  This event is free and open to the public, however donations are welcome.  Arena Director:  Northern Arapaho & Cheyenne tribal member, John White Antelope.  Doors open at 10 AM, Grand Entry at 1 PM and 6 PM.  In addition to the dancing, there will be vendors with authentic Native items.  For more information on Whiz Kids, contact Rebekah Krumrey at 636-391- 4858 or for information on the powwow, call Washington University at 314-935-6288 – website: http:gwb.wustl.edu/buder/events/html.

Monday, April 7^th   Noon Mid-County Lunch Bunch  Mei Hua Chinese Restaurant - 9626 Olive Blvd. Jack Lippold  314-428-4811 jacklip at charter.net [HA]

Monday, April 7^th   Noon Rolla Area Mensa Lunch Bunch  - Until further notice, Rolla Area Mensans will meet at noon for lunch at various restaurants on the first Monday of each month.  Anyone is welcome to attend.  In April we are meeting at the Sawmill Cafe downtown on Pine Street.  Contact David Cape  at (314) 272-0762 or  davidcape2002 at yahoo.com

Tuesday, April 8^th    7:30 PM Comedy SIG In April, Comedy SIG will give a look at the movie that finally gives a starring role to the 2 characters that made at the most a supporting role in all of Kevin Smith’s movies; at least to date of its release.  Join us for “Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back” on Tuesday, April 8th at 7:30 PM at 9421 Minerva Ave. for great long overdue starring roles and them nachos. Jack Lippold   314-428-4811  jacklip at charter.net   [NHA]

Thursday, April 10^th  6:30 PM So Happy It's Thursday  Black Thorn Pub - 3735 Wyoming    Jack Lippold  314-428-4811 jacklip at charter.net  [HA]

Friday, April 11^th  7:00 PM Gen X/Y SIG GenX: born 1961—1981 & GenY:  born 1976—1988.  This is not exclusive, so anybody can attend.  The next Gen X/Y meeting will be at 7 PM on April 11 at Meshuggah's on the Loop which is located across from Streetside records at 6269 Delmar Blvd, University City and the phone number is 314-726-5662.  If you have trouble finding me call my cell phone at 314-941-3552.   Kim Wilbanks   dryadiabluestar at gmail.com 

Saturday, April 12^th   Noon Cheap Eats SIG will be meeting at Sweet Tomatoes at 9846 Watson Road 314-966-3882     Contact Sara or Gary Gadeken at 314-752-5052 or ggadeken at brick.net

Saturday, April 12^th   6:00 PM Game SIG Come play some of our games or bring along your favorite.  Home of Mike Smith, 4329 McPherson  Directions:  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. Mike Smith 314-535-7107  rosemikesean at sbcglobal.net   [BYOB, STS, WBC, DS]

Monday, April 14^th     Noon Mid-County Lunch Bunch  Chevy’s - 9119 Olive Blvd. Olive Blvd.   Jack Lippold  314-428-4811 jacklip at charter.net [HA]

Friday, April 18^th   7:00 PM   Monthly Meeting   Keeping Hope ALIVE for Victims of Domestic Violence Washington University Center for the Humanities, 7425 Forsyth in Clayton. Enter from the sunken courtyard on the east side of the building, beneath the large canopy in the middle of the parking lot (near Bally's).  Turn left immediately after entering the building.  The meeting room is on the right.    Becky Zoole  314-578-1441 beckyzoole at gmail.com  [WBC, NS, STS, HA]

Friday, April 18^th   6:30 PM - Gifted Youth Hang & Game time:  Keeping things light and fun is the order of the evening. We will order a couple of pizzas, pull out some games and just kind of hang out for the night. There won't be any "formal" entertainment for this evening, so just come expecting to relax. Our house isn't huge but we have comfy couches and a big table for games. Bring a snack to share, if you wish, and your beverage of choice.  Krumrey Residence, 1210 Blairshire Drive, Ballwin, MO 63011  RSVP 636.391.4858  [WBC, DS, STS]

Saturday, April 19^th  Noon  Gullible’s Travels Road Trips to the chapter’s outlying areas. This month's trip is to the Cracker Barrel in St. Robert, Missouri. Please RSVP to Scott Middleton   314-406-6177   LocSec at stlouis.us.mensa.org   [RR, WBC] 

Monday, April 21^st    Noon Mid-County Lunch Bunch  Provisions Gourmet Market - 11615 Olive Blvd. .  Jack Lippold  314-428-4811 jacklip at charter.net [HA]

Tuesday, April 22^nd  7:30 PM E-Cubed SIG  Join Jack at home for further culinary adventures.  Just bring something intriguing that you prepared or carried-out. Or you can bring something right off the shelves of an ethnic or international food market. For this 2nd meeting, Jack's going to make a spicy dried-tomato pasta with bacon.   Jack Lippold, 9421 Minerva Ave 314-428-4811 jacklip at charter.net [NHA]

Saturday, April 26^th    6:00 PM Dinner SIG will be going to Manee Thai at 481 Lafayette Ctr. (in Ballwin near the corner of Manchester and Baxter Rd.) on Saturday, April 26th at 6:00 PM. If you plan on joining us, please call 314-428-4811 by Thursday, April 24th to make reservations.   Jack Lippold   jacklip at charter.net

Monday, April 28^th  Noon Mid-County Lunch Bunch  Fortel’s Pizza - 642 N. New Ballas Rd.   Jack Lippold  314-428-4811 jacklip at charter.net [HA]

Thursday, May 1^st 6:30 PM Newcomers SIG New & prospective members join the regulars in the upstairs balcony for an informal dinner.  No reservations required.  Fitz’s, 6605 Delmar  Carl Masthay  314-432-4231                          CMasthay at juno.com  [NS until 10 PM, NC, NHA]

Saturday, May 3^rd   7:30 PM Card Game SIG Diamonds, Hearts, Spades, and Clubs reign with other cards welcome.  Home of Jackie Boyce, 1411 Mont Dore 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  treasurer at stlouis.us.mensa.org  [BYOB, STS, S (outside)]

Monday, May 5^th  Noon Mid-County Lunch Bunch  Stir Crazy - 10598 Olive St. 314-428-4811 jacklip at charter.net [HA]