January 2007 Group Activities:
| What: | Borders Coffee & Casual Conversation |
| When: | Wednesday, 03 January, 2007, 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: | CANCELLED - General Monthly Meeting - Executive Committee Meeting |
| When: | Saturday, 13 January, 2007, 19:00 Hrs. till 21:00 Hrs |
| Where: | Johnnie's Charcoal Broiler Meeting Room (5001 S Harvard Avenue, Tulsa) |
| Why: | This will be a meet and greet event with no speaker. The Executive Committee will be meeting to discuss current business. All members are welcome to attend any Ex-Comm meeting and make themselves heard if they wish. Now is a good time to think about who should be on the three member nominating committee that will be responsible for choosing candidates for the upcoming Ex-Comm elections later this year. |
| 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: | This event has been cancelled due to bad driving conditions in Tulsa. |
| What: | Dining Out SIG |
| When: | Saturday, 20 January, 2007, 18:00 Hrs. till 20:00 Hrs |
| Where: | Sushi Train (3302 East 51st Street, Tulsa) |
| Why: | This is an opportunity to try some good food, both sushi, and otherwise. They have some vegetable entrees for the vegetarians among us. |
| Who: | The local Mensa Group |
| RSVP Info: | None required |
| Directions: | Located on the south east corner of the intersection of Harvard Avenue, and 51st Street S. Restaurant phone number is 918-747-9931. |
| Smoking: | Not here |
| Booze: | |
| Snacks: | |
| Animals: | Service animals only |
| Notes: | Contact Nikki at home (918) 592-6516 to ask questions or let her know that you are planning to attend |
| What: | Ex-Comm Meeting |
| When: | Saturday, 27 January, 2007, Noon Hrs. till 13:30 Hrs (ending time approximate) |
| Where: | Bangkok Thai Buffet, (3313 East 32nd Place, Tulsa) |
| Why: | Conduct the group business. The primary item on the agenda is to appoint a three member nominating/election committee to handle the details of the upcoming 2007 local election. |
| Who: | The local Mensa Group |
| RSVP Info: | None required |
| Directions: | This restaurant is in a south facing strip center on the north side of 32nd Place. The location is very slightly to the east of Harvard Avenue. There's plenty of parking right out in front of the restaurant. |
| Smoking: | Not here |
| Booze: | Not here |
| Snacks: | Thai buffet selections are very good. Many times those of us who have been to meetings at the Borders coffee shop have adjourned here for dinner. |
| Animals: | Service animals only |
| Program Notes: | |
| Notes: | Call Brian at 918-850-3462 with any last minute questions |
| What: | Shakespeare SIG |
| When: | Saturday, 27 January, 2007, 18:30 Hrs. till 22:00 Hrs (Production begins at 19:00 Hrs) |
| Where: | Paige Residence, (3012 West Oakland Street, Broken Arrow) |
| Why: | The 2001 movie called "O" (same story as Otello seen last month set in contemporary high school |
| 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: | Mekhi Phifer playing the title role, Julia Stiles playing Desi, Josh Hartnet playing Hugo, and Martin Sheen playing Coach Duke Goulding. |
| Notes: | Call Bonnie at 918-806-6099 or email her at bfpaige@cox.net for more specific directions or other questions |
February 2007 Group Activities:
| What: | Borders Coffee & Casual Conversation |
| When: | Wednesday, 07 February, 2007, 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, 10 February, 2007, 19:00 Hrs. till 21:00 Hrs |
| Where: | Johnnie's Charcoal Broiler Meeting Room (5001 S Harvard Avenue, Tulsa) |
| Why: | Economics and American Health Care. One of our own members, Dr. Kirby R. Cundiff will be giving a presentation on this topic. The following are links to two articles upon which this talk will be based: Economics, Health Care, and Life Expectancy and Economics and American Health Care |
| 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: | Speaker Biographical Information: Dr. Kirby R. Cundiff, PhD, CFA is an associate professor of finance at Northeastern State University in Broken Arrow, OK. Dr. Cundiff's research has been referenced by the American Enterprise Institute, the Foundation for Economic Education, the Independent Institute, the Mises Institute, and the Reason Foundation. |
| What: | Shakespeare SIG |
| When: | Saturday, 24 February, 2007, 18:30 Hrs. till 22:00 Hrs (Production begins at 19:00 Hrs) |
| Where: | Paige Residence, (3012 West Oakland Street, Broken Arrow) |
| Why: | Troilus and Cressida |
| 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: | Set it the Trojan War with all the love, betrayal, courage, and sacrifice that implies. |
| Notes: | Call Bonnie at 918-806-6099 or email her at bfpaige@cox.net for more specific directions or other questions. If you email, be sure to make "Shakespeare SIG" the subject line. |