September 2006 Group Activities:
| What: | Borders Coffee & Casual Conversation |
| When: | Wednesday, 06 September, 2006, 16:30 Hrs. till 18:30 Hrs. |
| Where: | Borders Bookstore (2740 East 21st Street, Tulsa) |
| Why: | Coffee, Snacks, & Good Conversation |
| Who: | Hosted by the local Mensa group |
| RSVP Info: | None required |
| Directions: | South side of 21st Street between Lewis & Harvard Avenues. (Just immediately west of where the Broken Arrow Expressway (SH 51) crosses over 21st Street) |
| Smoking: | Not here |
| Booze: | Not here |
| Snacks: | Available from Borders Cafe |
| Animals: | Service animals only |
| Notes: | If you have friend who might be interested in becoming a member of the group, try to bring them along as a guest. This is a generally a smaller and more informal gathering then a regular monthly meeting. It could be the best way to get somebody interested enough in the group to want to take additional steps towards becoming a local member. |
| What: | General Monthly Meeting |
| When: | Saturday, 09 September, 2006, 19:00 Hrs. till 21:00 Hrs |
| Where: | Johnnie's Charcoal Broiler Meeting Room (5001 S Harvard Avenue, Tulsa) |
| Why: | Koby Fleck, Chairman of www.TheExpertCompany.com will be speaking on how you can strengthen the link between your intelligence and the success that you are seeing in your personal and professional life. We wanted to invite Koby Fleck because he is one of the rare people that can say he has held nearly every type of significant leadership position in the consulting profession - the profession that is known for helping individuals and organizations achieve results. He will share the ideas he has learned and developed in helping individuals and organizations achieve greater performance by using their intelligence, resources, and abilities more effectively in the marketplace. |
| Who: | The local Mensa Group |
| RSVP Info: | None required |
| Directions: | Located on the east side of Harvard Avenue, and the north side of the Skelly Bypass (I-44). This building was a Shoney's restaurant in a former life. Those approaching from the north on Harvard can cut through the parking lot of the office building that's north of the restaurant. Restaurant phone number is 918-743-1110. |
| Smoking: | Not here |
| Booze: | Johnnie's serves 3.2 beer |
| Snacks: | Don't bring a thing. Johnnie's will provide a nice dinner. Try their pies. |
| Animals: | Service animals only |
| Notes: |
| What: | Shakespeare SIG |
| When: | Saturday, 30 September, 2006, 18:30 Hrs. till 22:00 Hrs (Production begins at 19:00 Hrs) |
| Where: | Paige Residence, (3012 West Oakland Street, Broken Arrow) |
| Why: | "A Midwinter's Tale" (alternatively titled "In The Bleak Midwinter") by Richard Branaugh |
| Who: | The local Mensa Group |
| RSVP Info: | None required |
| Directions: | Get to the intersection of 71st S and 129th E. Avenue. Proceed east on 71st to the intersection with N. Joshua Avenue (between 129th E Ave and 145th E. Ave (aka Olive and Aspen Avenues). Turn left and proceed north on N. Joshua Ave. Go generally straight through three intersections and when you get to the Y in the road, bear to the right. Proceed about one block and go just past the intersection with another cul-de-sac and look for the house on your left. |
| Smoking: | On the back patio outside |
| Booze: | Not here |
| Snacks: | Light refreshments will be served |
| Animals: | There are two very friendly dogs who live in the house |
| Program Notes: | The drama. The passion. The intrigue... And the rehearsals
haven't even started. Out of work actor Joe (Michael Maloney) volunteers to help try and save his sister's local church by putting on a Christmas production of Hamlet, somewhat against the advice of his agent Margaretta (Joan Collins). The cast (which includes Julia Sawalha and Richard Briers) he assembles is prepared to do the play on a 'profit sharing' basis (that is, they may not get paid anything), so Joe cannot expect - and does not get - the cream of the cream. But although they all bring their own problems and foibles along, something bigger starts to emerge in the perhaps aptly named village of Hope. This delightful play within a play last about 90 minutes and is absolutley delightful, with a really "big bang" ending. |
| Notes: | Call Bonnie at 918-806-6099 or email her at bfpaige@cox.net for more specific directions or other questions |
October 2006 Group Activities:
| What: | Borders Coffee & Casual Conversation |
| When: | Wednesday, 04 October, 2006, 16:30 Hrs. till 18:30 Hrs. |
| Where: | Borders Bookstore (2740 East 21st Street, Tulsa) |
| Why: | Coffee, Snacks, & Good Conversation |
| Who: | Hosted by the local Mensa group |
| RSVP Info: | None required |
| Directions: | South side of 21st Street between Lewis & Harvard Avenues. (Just immediately west of where the Broken Arrow Expressway (SH 51) crosses over 21st Street) |
| Smoking: | Not here |
| Booze: | Not here |
| Snacks: | Available from Borders Cafe |
| Animals: | Service animals only |
| Notes: | If you have friend who might be interested in becoming a member of the group, try to bring them along as a guest. This is a generally a smaller and more informal gathering then a regular monthly meeting. It could be the best way to get somebody interested enough in the group to want to take additional steps towards becoming a local member. |
| What: | General Monthly Meeting |
| When: | Saturday, 14 October, 2006, 19:00 Hrs. till 21:00 Hrs |
| Where: | Johnnie's Charcoal Broiler Meeting Room (5001 S Harvard Avenue, Tulsa) |
| Why: | Jerry Truster was an assistant district attorney in Tulsa about the time of the Roger Wheeler murder. That case was not solved promptly, and in fact became a cold case for many years. Much later in Jerry's career, he was once again working for the district attorney's office and was assigned the case. He was instrumental in finally solving the case and bringing various players to justice. This was a complex and fascinating case that will make for a very good presentation. |
| Who: | The local Mensa Group |
| RSVP Info: | None required |
| Directions: | Located on the east side of Harvard Avenue, and the north side of the Skelly Bypass (I-44). This building was a Shoney's restaurant in a former life. Those approaching from the north on Harvard can cut through the parking lot of the office building that's north of the restaurant. Restaurant phone number is 918-743-1110. |
| Smoking: | Not here |
| Booze: | Johnnie's serves 3.2 beer |
| Snacks: | Don't bring a thing. Johnnie's will provide a nice dinner. Try their pies. |
| Animals: | Service animals only |
| Notes: |
| What: | Shakespeare SIG |
| When: | Saturday, 21 October, 2006, 18:30 Hrs. till 22:00 Hrs (Production begins at 19:00 Hrs) |
| Where: | Paige Residence, (3012 West Oakland Street, Broken Arrow) |
| Why: | "Shakespeare-Wallah" (a movie based on the childhood of Felicity Kendall, who's family toured India performing Shakespeare). |
| Who: | The local Mensa Group |
| RSVP Info: | None required |
| Directions: | Get to the intersection of 71st S and 129th E. Avenue. Proceed east on 71st to the intersection with N. Joshua Avenue (between 129th E Ave and 145th E. Ave (aka Olive and Aspen Avenues). Turn left and proceed north on N. Joshua Ave. Go generally straight through three intersections and when you get to the Y in the road, bear to the right. Proceed about one block and go just past the intersection with another cul-de-sac and look for the house on your left. |
| Smoking: | On the back patio outside |
| Booze: | Not here |
| Snacks: | Light refreshments will be served |
| Animals: | There are two very friendly dogs who live in the house |
| Program Notes: | The story of a family troupe of English actors in India. They travel around the towns and villages giving performances of Shakespearean plays. Through their travels we see the changing face of India as the old is replaced by the new, Maharajas become hotel owners, sports become more important than culture and the theater is replaced by Bolliwood movies. Based on the travels of Geoffrey Kendal with his daughter Felicity Kendal. This is an early Merchant-Ivory production. |
| Notes: | Call Bonnie at 918-806-6099 or email her at bfpaige@cox.net for more specific directions or other questions |
| What: | Dine Out SIG |
| When: | Saturday, 21 October, 2006, 19:00 Hrs. till 21:00 Hrs |
| Where: | Nothing But Noodles (9635 South Riverside Drive, Jenks, OK) |
| Why: | A social opportunity to eat up some noodles in the company of good friends.. |
| Who: | The local Mensa Group |
| RSVP Info: | Please RSVP to Carl or Nikki Hartline. Phone is 918-592-6516 or Email to nikkih250@aol.com |
| Directions: | |
| Smoking: | Not here |
| Booze: | |
| Snacks: | |
| Animals: | Service animals only |
| Notes: | You can contact Carl or Nikki to find out about (or help plan) future Dine Out SIG meetings. |
| What: | Special Meeting and Screening |
| When: | Saturday, 28 October, 2006, 18:00 Hrs. till 20:00 Hrs |
| Where: | Full Cup Cafe (4634 East 31st Street, Tulsa) |
| Why: | Scott Hillhouse (aka "House") will be presenting a program about the making of a short independent film. House's production called "Life's Little Gaps" is created with local talent. Your's truly crewed on this film along with many others who contributed artistic and technical skills. The production is a bit over 20 minutes long and will be shown as part of the presentation. |
| Who: | The local Mensa Group |
| RSVP Info: | None required |
| Directions: | The restaurant is located on the south side of 31st Street between the SH 51 eastbound off-ramp terminus and the intersection with Yale Ave. Restaurant phone number is 918-745-2233 |
| Smoking: | Not here |
| Booze: | |
| Snacks: | Full Cup Cafe will be pleased to serve you a nice dinner. |
| Animals: | Service animals only |
| Notes: | This meeting's subject ties in with a presentation done earlier this year about independent movie making efforts being done by a local group called OMM (Oklahoma Movie Makers). Life's Little Gaps was done by House Productions in association with OMM. Principal photography was completed approximately one year ago. Post production followed, and the project was ready for showing at film festivals this spring. |
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