Calendar Pages, August 2000 |
New Activities
Ken Brown is continuing his Pub Crawl this month. I hope your first month has gone well, Ken. And Bill Rouse is starting a new SIG - especially for those who like HOT foods (PHYRE SIG). He asks that you contact him to set up a mutually compatible date for this meeting.
I’m also beginning a new activity in this, as I will be getting married on August 5. Life should really be hectic after that! :-) Note the name change in the "Necessary Stuff"
What's that activity about?
Shoestring Gourmet - Get a group of people who like to eat well, but not spend a lot of money and you have the makings of Shoestring Gourmet. Each month a different theme will be selected for the dinner. Recipes will be provided if you don't have one that fits the category. You cook it up, you bring it over and you join your Mensa friends in gobbling it up. That along with great conversation. Groups are usually small, so this could be a great way for new members to get acquainted with others, without becoming overwhelmed.
Games Night - another great way to get involved without getting overwhelmed. A variety of games are provided for you to enjoy or you can bring one of your own. Conversation can easily center around the game, so you don't have to worry about getting tongue-tied or trying to think up something to say. Don't like playing games? This evening is so casual, you can just come and sit and watch others play games or sit and chat with the others who don't feel like playing games either.
Fold, Staple & Mutilate - a great way to relieve stress as you take it out on the MAAM, which can’t talk back. A small group of regulars and newcomers gathers at Stevie’s house once a month to put together the newsletter. Get acquainted with your fellow Mensans. Join in on one of the deep (or not so deep) discussions that always seem to come up. Come join the fun. Be warned, Stevie has 2 cats who also join in the fun.
The necessary stuff:
All MAAM submissions for the September 2000, issue must be received by 8 p.m. on Sunday, August 13. Submissions by e-mail need to be in plain text, not as an attached file.
Have a great month,