Take
the time this month to count your blessings and make it a point to
enjoy family and friends.
.November
Calendar of Events
November 3 @ 6:00 PM – Dinner at
Nagasaki Inn, 3951 Summer Av. The main fare is steak, chicken, or shrimp cooked on Hibachi grills by Tepanyaki chefs who entertain as they prepare the food.
RSVP to trisha1832@gmail.com by
noon on Nov. 3 if you plan on attending.
November 4 @ 7:00 PM. Games night at
Suzanne's, 5011 Brooksbank Cove South. Backgammon, chess, cards Scrabble
& Balderdash or bring your favorite game along. As an added bonus,
Sister Marcia has a surprise game planned and has asked that everyone
bring a baby/kid photo of yourself (preferably one that doesn't have your name written on the back). Photocopies are great, although originals will be respected and returned. There will be a prize for the winner of this game!
Soft drinks will be
supplied. BYOB and a munchie to share. RSVP to
zanmason@yahoo.com
or 756-2499
November 5 @ 3:00 PM – Greece
: Secrets of the Past, at the Imax Theater, 3050 Central Ave (at Pink
Palace Museum). This is "the story of a 21st century Greek archeologist uncovering the society of his ancient ancestors, a society that still astounds the world today with its ideas, inventions and achievements. Set in the beautiful Greek Isles, the film merges a contemporary archeological "detective story" with some of the most advanced digital re-creations ever for IMAX, with scenes that restore such centuries-old spectacles as the original Parthenon and the volcanic eruption that buried Santorini in 1646 BC. The film's narrator is Nia Vardalos, the Greek American actress who wrote and starred in the romantic comedy My Big Fat Greek Wedding.
" Afterwards, we'll decide on someplace to grab a bite to eat. RSVP
to Trisha at trisha1832@gmail.com.
November 10 @ 6:00 PM -- Dinner at TJ
Mulligan's, 6635 Quince Rd. We'll grab a bite then play Trivial Pursuit
through the national TP network. If we have enough people, we'll divide
into teams to play... otherwise, we'll just play as one team and beat the
house.
November 17 - November 19 – Mini RG/Thanksgiving
Get-Together. We're renting a cabin on Poplar Tree Lake in Meeman
Shelby Forest State Park. The cabin has a fireplace and lots of rustic
ambience. The park has miles of hiking and biking trails along with two
lakes. Shelby Forest is located between Memphis and Millington, so come
for the weekend, a day or even a couple of hours. For more info, contact
Trisha at trisha1832@gmail.com.
November 24 @ 6:00 PM -- Dinner at LeChardonnay Restaurant, 2100-5
Overton Square. LeChardonnay is a bistro-style restaurant serving scallops
carbonara, smoked chicken with ravioli, tenderloin medallions with chutney, and gourmet pizza and pasta. RSVP to
trisha1832@gmail.com or 759.1232
by noon on the 24th.
December Events
December 9 @ 7:00 PM -- M-Friends Holiday Party. 1832 Talisker Drive. Bring a wrapped gift (serious or
humorous) cost $5 or less. We're going to play dirty Santa. If you haven't ever done this -- it's a hoot! Join us for a holiday celebration. Visit with old friends and make new ones.
RSVP to trisha1832@gmail.com or 759.1232
Coming up in future months
Imax movie
Poker night
Games night
And dinner every Friday night at a different location
Dear Fellow Mensans,
Sister Marcia is a genius, but you knew that, too, didn't you? She was 100% right in her predictions that everyone would have a wonderful time last night. As a matter of fact, Susan's Halloween party was such a smash that Sister Marcia never even opened her bag of psychic goodies she had stashed in the dining room. She was afraid she'd miss some of the fun and failed to give a single reading even though she allowed mortal Marcia to wear her magic psychic Gypsy earrings. She had brought along her crystal bowl and fortune telling accouterments but will save them for next year, as she predicts she will be back. Plus, Sister Marcia likes writing the word accouterments.
Susan was a stunning witch and Sister Marcia predicts many more fun events with you presiding as hostess with the mostest. Wtg, hug lady!
Trisha, the social Lepidoptera, flitted about all evening ensuring all the other perhaps less social insects laughed and were entertained. Boy howdy,
Trisha!
Dolyn surprised even Sister Marcia by turning out to be the evening's best dancer. Although in Mensa, that's kind of like saying someone's the sanest monkey in the zoo. :-)
Dial & Terry were, as always, the couple with the most interesting stories. Dial's quite the joke teller, too. Terry's singing was appreciated as usual, as we especially enjoyed her rendition of "Ooh eee, ooh ah ah, ting, tang, walla walla bing bang." Only in this group would knowing every single word of that song NOT be considered odd.
Suzanne was the beautiful teeny bopper ready to tear up the dance floor in her bobby socks. Sister Marcia can see many things, but she fails to see why such a treasure was dateless on a Saturday night. What are you guys waiting for? She's hosting next Saturday night's games night. HInt, hint.
Sherry batted her beautiful baby blues in her biker babe outfit, while stunning Cassie won the evening's top honor for the costume contest. Cassie and Susan's son Nathan are in our crosshairs as future recruits.
Gary Wagoner came, left, and came back with Beverly and his guitar. Sister Marcia knows that everyone is aware that Gary is a talented hoot. Last night he came costumed as an old coot hoot. Beverly told us of her visits to Graceland and hanging on to Elvis as he drove her around on his motorcycle.
Jami was a 12th century monk whose research and story behind his costume was fascinating and a source for much lively conversation as only this group can have so much opinion on and knowledge of. Sheesh, diagram THAT sentence! Oh, Lord, I predict that one of you will actually try. (Nerds and proud of it!)
Brian was the brave semi-neophyte, attending his 3rd M-Friends event in about as many weeks. He has jumped right in hugging and telling jokes with the rest of us. If we haven't scared him off by now, Sister Marcia predicts he'll be around for quite a while. Brian's new ideas and perspectives are a welcome and refreshing shot in the arm.
Dick was a bit under the weather but performed his usual good service of saving the rest of the world from the evils of good beer by downing as much of it as he possibly could. Thank you, Dick, for your years of dedicated service to mankind and hops farmers worldwide.
I know I've left some people out and have intentionally left some stories out, as I have yet to make blackmail arrangements with certain attendees. Suffice it to say that everyone had a great time but that's all I can remember right now. Marcia is pretty much a teetotaler, but Sister Marcia decided to try some of Trisha's black tequila last night and wants to go back down for a nap.
