Convey information about upcoming events to Calendar Editor Carol Shields. Youngsters may be welcomed at some events, call ahead and ask. Abbreviations: RSVP (call ahead as early as possible); BYOB/M (bring your own beverage/munchies); NS (no smoking).

To learn more about a particular event, please click here or on the event name below.

November 1, Sunday

5:00pm

Bridge SIG

Come play bridge with your Mensa peers. Everyone is welcomed at this fun evening of Bridge – experienced or novice. BYOB/M. Call early to reserve a spot at the table. Contact Max Fine to learn this Sunday’s location.

November 3, Tuesday

noon

Princeton Area Lunch

Join Steve and the gang any or every Tuesday at noon. E-mail Steve Weinreich to be added to the list. Steve will notify us all via e-mail of this Tuesday's location a few days in advance. Guests are welcome. NS.

ELECTION DAY!

Remember to get out there and to vote for the next govenor of New Jersey (amongst other elections).

November 5, Thursday

Calendar Entries Due Today

November 6, Friday

6:00pm

First Friday Happy Hours

Join the party at the Top o’ the Hill, 1182 Route 202-206 North in Bridgewater; north of the Somerville
traffic circle, 1/2 mile past Aventis, 0.8 miles south of Pluckemin. Come for a sandwich, a meal, or just a drink -- reasonable prices, casual atmosphere, and outstanding company. Call Carol Shields or Marilyn Francis for details (please see the Forvm for phone numbers).

November 7, Saturday

11:00am

7:30pm

Idea Aid Conference Call

Participate in planning the world's first Mensa-powered brainstorming benefit. Call (218) 548-3982, Conference Passcode 747727. Note that there will be a toll charge unless you have an unlimited long distance plan. Register first at www.ideaaid.com.

GameSIG

Come to Pete Boton’s home in Somerset for fun and games. All game players, novice through expert, are welcome to join in CNJM’s longest-running event. Board games, card games, you name it! Call Pete to RSVP and get directions (see the Forvm for his phone number). NS. BYOB.

November 8, Sunday

5:00pm

November 9, Monday

Forvm Submissions Due

November 10, Tuesday

noon

Princeton Area Lunch

Join Steve and the gang any or every Tuesday at noon. E-mail Steve Weinreich to be added to the list. Steve will notify us all via e-mail of this Tuesday's location a few days in advance. Guests are welcome. NS.

November 13, Friday

6:30pm

8:30pm

Dinner Before the Monthly Meeting

Join your fellow Mensans and tonight’s speaker, Dr. Michael G. Zey, for dinner in Le Café Metro at the Woodbridge Hilton.

CNJM Monthly Meeting

Dr. Michael G. Zey will speak on “Revitalizing the American Economy.”

November 14, Saturday

11:00am

1:00pm

7:00pm

Idea Aid Conference Call

Participate in planning the world's first Mensa-powered brainstorming benefit. Call (218) 548-3982, Conference Passcode 747727. Note that there will be a toll charge unless you have an unlimited long distance plan. Register first at www.ideaaid.com.

M-Lunch

Meet at Edison Family Restaurant at 1900 Oak Tree Road, Edison NJ 08820, 732-906-2272. Please RSVP to Martha or Paul only of you are planning to attend. (See the Forvm for contact info). Guests always welcome.

Idea Aid Kick-off Event & Potluck Supper

Register at www.ideaaid.com and RSVP to (732) 448- 0021 or giaimojosephine@yahoo.com. Help raise $1 billion annually to end global poverty. Open to Mensans and non-Mensans alike. Brainstorm all week with others online from all over the world. Josephine supplies the tofu burgers; the rest of us will supply side dishes and desserts. Guests welcome; multiple resident felines.

November 15, Sunday

5:00pm

BridgeSIG

November 17, Tuesday

noon

Princeton Area Lunch

Join Steve and the gang any or every Tuesday at noon. E-mail Steve Weinreich to be added to the list. Steve will notify us all via e-mail of this Tuesday's location a few days in advance. Guests are welcome. NS.

November 21, Saturday

4:00pm

7:30pm

Collating and Pot-luck Supper in Freehold

This afternoon’s collating will be followed by a pot luck supper. Carole Kane is hostess and will be cooking the main dish. Please call her to tell her what side dish and/or dessert you will bring. New members are especially welcome to attend collating and to stay for ICPA afterwards. Carole’s house is conveniently located near Routes 9 and 33. RSVP to Carol (see the Forvm for contact info).

ICPA (Inveterate Card Players, Anonymous)

Note tonight’s change of location (Freehold, NJ). Join your fellow Mensans for an evening of card games after collating. At ICPA we play: Cucumber, Hearts, TWYST, Oh Hell!, Spades, and other fun card games. If you don't know these games, come and learn them or teach us your favorite card November game. The fun starts at 7:30. Call Max (see the Forvm for phone number) for directions and to let him know to expect you. BYOB/M.

November 22, Sunday

3:00pm

5:00pm

Linner (lunch/dinner) in Sparta

Lehigh Pocono Mensa invites us to join them at this regular event. Hostess, Ellen, assures us that the view and the drive are worth the trip. Join your neighboring Mensans for delectable Italian food at Ristorante Il Porto on the Lake Mohawk boardwalk in Sparta, NJ. Dress is semi-casual; nice jeans are OK, but no T-shirts. Please RSVP with Ellen (Ellen's phone number can be found in the Forvm). BYOB.

BridgeSIG

November 24, Tuesday

noon

Princeton Area Lunch

Join Steve and the gang any or every Tuesday at noon. E-mail Steve Weinreich to be added to the list. Steve will notify us all via e-mail of this Tuesday's location a few days in advance. Guests are welcome. NS.

November 28, Saturday

10:00am

7:00pm

Games for All Ages in Highland Park

Join Josephine Giaimo for games for gifted children and adults of all ages. Bring your favorite game and a guest if you like. RSVP to Josephine (see Forvm for contact info). Multiple resident felines. BYOM, NS.

Employment Networking & Potluck Supper

Share your recent experiences, network, and review effective employment search strategies for the current economy, followed by a potluck supper. Josephine supplies the tofu burgers; the rest of us will supply side dishes and desserts. Guests welcome. RSVP to Josephine (see Forvm for contact info). Multiple resident felines. BYOM, NS.

November 29, Sunday

5:00pm

BridgeSIG

December 11, Friday

TBD

Mensa Holiday Party

Martha and Paul McKeon will again host the annual Holiday Party at their home. This replaces the December Monthly Gathering. Free food! The invitation will be extended to all members. They can handle about 60 people comfortably so please reserve early.