In 1920 Andrew "Rube" Foster established the Negro National League in Kansas City, Missouri. Featuring teams in Chicago, Cincinnati, Dayton, Detroit, Indianapolis, Kansas City, and St. Louis, the NNL adopted the slogan, "We Are the Ship, All Else the Sea" as a pledge to set its own course. Many teams discovered financial success coming out… Read More »Theodore Talk: Why Black Baseball Matters
Our 'Gardeners and Pollinator Friends' SIG is a local, in-person group which will meet quarterly in Belmont, NC to discuss seasonal gardening topics. The SIG will be hosted by Teddi Daniels, an NC State Certified Beekeeper and an enthusiastic gardener who enjoys growing her food in addition to flowers! As a group, we will have… Read More »New Mensa SIG — ‘Gardeners and Pollinator Friends’
This month we'll read House of Hunger by Alexis Henderson, a dark, historical fantasy novel.You can buy it in ebook, print or audio here: https://amzn.to/4aH2FGD We will be meeting in person, as well as joined via Meets for those who can't make it. The Meets link will be shared here the day of the event.… Read More »Book Club – Speculative Fiction
The topic for May is Ethiopia. Event meets at a member’s house in Mint Hill. Attendees take turns presenting various historical topics. To submit questions, get directions, or for more information, please contact Kathi at ksariches@yahoo.com.
The Dining Out SIG visits various restaurants to try something new. This month will be Ethiopian food. If interested in joining us for dinner, please contact Becky Kumar at kumarbecky@hotmail.com so that the restaurant can be given an accurate head count for the reservation.
Casual dinner meeting. Join us for good food and good conversation. Contact Ruth Green-Waite at greenwaite@hotmail.com for more information.
Send any IdioM submissions to Editor@cbrmensa.org, or see previous issues for a mailing address.
Members of SEMM have recently started a virtual book club. We meet the first and third Tuesday of every month at 7 pm Eastern time. If you’d like more information, please email vickymariestout@gmail.com or just check out our next meeting by registering using the following link: You are invited to a Zoom meeting.Register in advance… Read More »Virtual Book Club for Mensans – Hosted by SEMM
Dr. John Doyle will be presenting Medical Ethics and the Challenge of Suffering: Exploring Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID). Medical assistance in dying (MAID) presents a challenging ethical dilemma in medicine. Supporters argue it respects patient autonomy and ends unbearable suffering, while opponents fear abuse and devaluation of life. The issue forces a reconsideration of… Read More »MAIN MONTHLY MEETING – In person and via zoom
The menu for May is French cuisine. Join us for good food and conversation. All members and guests are welcome, even if you don't cook! Please RSVP Joyce Borst at junobrst@yahoo.com and let her know what you would like to bring. (Addresses and phone numbers will be supplied closer to the date.)
Sun, Mar 3 1:30 pm – 2:00 pm At this meeting, we will be discussing Threads That Bind by Kika Hatzopoulou Meeting Link: us06web.zoom.us/j/... For more information, contact Bill Rock at william.m.rock@gmail.com.
At this meeting, we will be discussing Warriors #2: Fire and Ice (Warriors: The Prophecies Begin, book two) by Erin Hunter Meeting Link: us06web.zoom.us/j/... For more information, contact: Bill Rock: (972.396.8160, william.m.rock@gmail.com)