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While author Kim Frank was travelling in the foothills of the Himalayas, she came across a dramatic story of ongoing intense conflict, sometimes deadly, between humans and elephants, who compete for resources. Up to 500 humans die each year in their efforts to save their crops.       She was moved to write about this… Read More »Inquiring Minds: Elephants: A Journey of Reckoning and Hope Along the Himalaya

Register for this presentation at https://tinyurl.com/2663hn36In this Theodore Talk you'll journey through the rich history and evolution of blues music, tracing its origins from the deep Southern fields to the bustling streets of Chicago, where it found its modern-day home. You'll explore the socio-cultural forces that shaped the blues, its migration during the Great Migration,… Read More »Theodore Talk — Sweet Home: The Storied History of Chicago Blues

The menu for May is Korean food. Join us for good food and conversation. All members and guests are welcome. Please RSVP to Becky Kumar at kumarbecky@hotmail.com or Nancy Campbell at mensanancy@gmail.com and let them know what you would like to bring. (Location and phone numbers will be supplied closer to the date.)

Our Annual Summer Picnic is happening on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at the beautiful Latta Nature Preserve! Come enjoy a fun-filled day of great food, great people, and great conversation. 📍 Location: First shelter off the parking lot at Latta Nature Preserve🕛 Time: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM (Shelter reserved 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM)🍔… Read More »Annual Summer Picnic

Hey CBR Mensans, The grills are warming, the buns are prepped, and the summer vibes are medium-rare to well done—because the CBR Mensa Summer Picnic is almost here! 🗓 Saturday, June 14, 2025 🕛 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM (Shelter reserved 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM) 📍 Latta Nature Preserve – First shelter off the parking lot We’ll have: 🔥 Grilled chicken, hamburgers,… Read More »summer picnic

The menu for June is Soul Food. The Gourmet SIG meets at 7pm on the 4th Saturday of each month.Join us for good food and conversation. All members and guests are welcome. Please RSVP to Becky Kumar at kumarbecky@hotmail.com or Nancy Campbell at mensanancy@gmail.com and let them know what you would like to bring. (Location… Read More »Gourmet SIG

The menu for July is Spanish food. The Gourmet SIG meets at 7pm on the 4th Saturday of each month.Join us for good food and conversation. All members and guests are welcome. Please RSVP to Becky Kumar at kumarbecky@hotmail.com or Nancy Campbell at mensanancy@gmail.com and let them know what you would like to bring. (Location… Read More »Gourmet SIG

The menu for August is Southern Caucasus food. The Gourmet SIG meets at 7pm on the 4th Saturday of each month. Join us for good food and conversation. All members and guests are welcome. Please RSVP to Becky Kumar at kumarbecky@hotmail.com or Nancy Campbell at mensanancy@gmail.com and let them know what you would like to… Read More »Gourmet sig