General

 

We offer the challenge of new ideas and partnership with your true kin. Think about commenting on thoughts that glow with brilliance. Think coffee, martinis, books and movies, dinners, quizzes, anything that ravels up the tired sleeve of care. We’re informal, unstructured, and as diverse as hockey and astrophysics. Mensa Calgary is a community where members interact, network, support each other, and enjoy each other’s company. For further info, contact Vicki at vherd@shaw.ca.

 

 

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Passport Night

 

Also known as Flames night (depending on the season) etc, this spectacle is hosted by Robert Conn, Friday July 24^th, at Bottlescrew Bills (NE corner of 1^st St and 10^th Ave SW) starting at 6:00 pm. BB has an event called "Around the World in 80 Beers" so bring a toothbrush. RSVP by June 23^rd in case Robert needs to reserve a table (robertanddiana@telus.net).

 

 

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Mensa Test

 

The July date isn’t firm yet. If you encounter potential Mensans, invite them to try the test or post a notice wherever seems sensible. For a sample notice format, contact Vicki at vherd@shaw.ca or (403) 243-6144. We’ll advertise generally, but let Vicki have your ideas on PR and talk us up; everyone gains.

 

The test fee is $90, which covers two tests, receiving feedback on eligibility for Mensa membership, PLUS the first year’s membership if you qualify. (A note on timing: “year” means till the first December 31^st after your test, so as winter approaches, you have to consider whether to wait till January to apply. Chat with Vicki about this.) The two tests provide an enhanced chance to qualify. Full time students pay only $70.

 

A pictorial test is available if your mother tongue isn’t English and you don’t want your test scores to be disadvantaged by language.

 

To qualify for membership, you have to score in the top 2% of the population in one of the two tests.

 

Contact Vicki with questions and let her know if you want to write the tests so she can schedule resources. She’ll supply detailed directions to the testing location, which is usually room 2 in the basement of the W. R. Castell Central Library, 616 Macleod Trail SE, Calgary.

 

 

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MensaGenerationX

 

Viva the under-30s!! Ideas and participation are welcome. Contact Robert Conn at robertanddiana@telus.net

 

 

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CoffeeNights

 

Brighten your life at Mensa Calgary’s coffee evenings. If you need a quick pick-me-up, this is the place to go. The July date and place are uncertain, so watch this space as the days pass.

 

 

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DinnerNight

 

We’re reshaping Mensa Calgary, and the July dinner is uncertain. But someone may pick up the idea and run with it. Watch this space and contact Vicki at vherd@shaw.ca.

 

 

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BookClub

 

The June and July meetings are combined on Friday, July 3, 2009 @ 7:00 PM hosted by Chevy Johnston. The book choices are:

Filthy Lucre: Economics For People Who Hate Capitalism by Joseph Heath – Chevy comments "this book describes the economic fallacies of the right and left wings. It is very well reasoned and caused me to question my fundamental political beliefs." http://www.harpercollins.ca/books/9781554683956/Filthy_Lucre/index.aspx

 

4 Hour Work Week: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich by Timothy Ferris – Chevy comments "this book was very inspirational and caused me to make several changes in my life plan. Much of it is about how Tim Ferriss lucked into becoming rich but there are excellent lessons to take away." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_4-Hour_Workweek   http://www.coachingacademyblog.com/?p=545

 

Also feel free to discuss any book of your choice. New members welcome. No holds barred. No RSVP required.

 

 

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SecondTuesdays(of the Month)

 

We gather Tuesday, July 14th, at 7:30pm, at Vicki’s house, hosted by Andrew Gerber in Vicki’s absence. Call Andrew for the address (403-200-2082). This is a golden opportunity to meet some of the new board members and help shape the direction of  our group. The idea is to mellow with peers, test-run grand or petty notions, fume at idiocies, and generally find a sympathetic and intelligent ear.

 

 

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OtherUpComings

 

Watch this space for Mensa hikes and other events.