In Person and Virtual Events
We have in-person, Zoom, and hybrid (both in-person and Zoom) events. Check the calendar below or the online newsletter for details.
We chose to use Zoom videoconferencing software because it is user friendly and it’s free. You may connect via computer, tablet, or smart phone. If you need help with Zoom, please contact Teresa.
If you have ideas for additional events or activities please contact Jan.
Zoom meeting links are sent weekly on Monday to all current members of CIM who have an email address on file with the national office. The subject line is “CIM Weekly ReMINDer.” Interested in attending as a guest? Please contact Teresa (see above).
Please note all times are Eastern time zone.
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Program: Dancing Your PhD
Forget boring presentations: some PhDs come with choreography now.
The Dance Your PhD Competition is back for 2026, where researchers explain their dissertations the only logical way: through interpretive dance. Because clearly, the best way to understand complex science is… jazz hands!
This year’s winners cover physics, biology, chemistry, social sciences, and even a brand-new AI category, which means somewhere, somehow, a machine learning model just got expressed through a dramatic floor spin.
Honestly, at this point, if your research doesn’t include a dance number, is it even peer-reviewed?
All Souls Unitarian Church
5805 E. 56th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(See last page of MIND for map and directions.)
Members: $7.00, Non-Members: $10.00; Children 6- 18: $5.00, under 6: free. If you bring food to share, entry fee is waived.
We will be upstairs in the Beattie Room. Please do not arrive before 7:00pm ET. Zoom at 7:30pm ET.
Important Info for In-Person Events: Be Kind! – If you’re not feeling well or have any symptoms such as a fever, cough, runny nose, COVID, etc, PLEASE be courteous to your fellow members and don’t attend.
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Events in June 2026
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05/31/26(1 event) Sunday Social on Zoom – Sunday evening. Casual conversation. Drop in when you can. The Zoom meeting link will be sent to all CIM members on the Monday prior to the event, subject line: CIM Meeting ReMINDer, or you can contact the event organizer. |
06/01/26
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06/02/26
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06/03/26(1 event) Indy Lunch Bunch on Zoom – 1st Wednesday 12:00am – 1:00pm - Get carryout from your café of choice, or your own kitchen, and join us online. The Zoom meeting link will be sent to all CIM members on the Monday prior to the event, subject line: CIM Meeting ReMINDer, or you can contact the event organizer. |
06/04/26
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06/05/26
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06/06/26(4 events) Ham'n Eggs – Hamilton County Eggheads, coffee discussion groupBreakfast served till 11 a.m, then lunch starts. Drop in any time for casual conversation, lively discussion, and good food and beverages. Contact published in the monthly MIND or the weekly ReMINDer e-mail message. Enter the IU Health North campus from Illinois St. and park in the North parking lot. Atrio will be on your left when you enter the north doors of the hospital. Pick up your food at the cafeteria and come into the dining room. We will be back by the windows. Be Kind! As we are in cold and flu season, if you're not feeling well or have any symptoms such as a fever, cough, runny nose, COVID, etc, Please be courteous to your fellow members and don't attend.
Atrio WVAS Open House – Join us for our third open house for 2026 at the West Lafayette Observatory! This month, our schedule3 is a little different. Our open house will take place in the afternoon, and we will have portable telescopes outdoors to view the Sun with special solar filters for safety. There will also be a brief presentation indoors at 3 PM West Lafayette Observatory West Lafyette Dining Out – Whether between, before, of after the Wabash Valley Astronomical Society events, join us for dinner. The Bryant Food and Drink Company WVAS Open Meeting – At 7 PM our usual open meeting with astronomy news, new toys, an astronomical or space-related presentation and general discussion. You don't have to be a member to attend but we encourage you to consider joining if you haven't already to help support our year round outreach activities bringing the wonders of astronomy to students and the general public. West Lafayette Observatory |
06/07/26(1 event) Sunday Social on Zoom – Sunday evening. Casual conversation. Drop in when you can. The Zoom meeting link will be sent to all CIM members on the Monday prior to the event, subject line: CIM Meeting ReMINDer, or you can contact the event organizer. |
06/08/26
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06/09/26
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06/10/26(1 event) Chowhounds Between breakfast and lunch is brunch. What comes between lunch and dinner? Join some local Mensans and figure it out as you enjoy a tasty mid-afternoon break. For more information or to RSVP, contact Bob Zdanky at 317-912-3590. Be Kind!–As we are in the cold and flu season, if you’re not feeling well or have any symptoms such as a fever, cough, runny nose, COVID, etc, PLEASE be courteous to your fellow members and don’t attend.
Adele's Greek Restaurant |
06/11/26
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06/12/26(1 event) Monthly Gathering – Second Friday of the month. Meet fellow Mensans (or soon to be fellow Mensans) listen to a good talk, engage in spirited debate, play games. Members $7, Nonmembers $10, Children ages 6-18 $5, Children under 6 free. We will be upstairs in the Beattie Room. Please do not arrive before 7:00pm. As usual, announcements at 7:45pm and program to follow around 8. Be Kind!–If you’re not feeling well or have any symptoms such as a fever, cough, runny nose, COVID, etc, PLEASE be courteous to your fellow members and don’t attend.
All Souls Unitarian Church |
06/13/26
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06/14/26(1 event) Sunday Social on Zoom – Sunday evening. Casual conversation. Drop in when you can. The Zoom meeting link will be sent to all CIM members on the Monday prior to the event, subject line: CIM Meeting ReMINDer, or you can contact the event organizer. |
06/15/26
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06/16/26(1 event) ExCom on Zoom – On the third Tuesday of the month, the Executive Committee meets. All members are invited to come and observe. The Zoom meeting link will be sent to all CIM members on the Monday prior to the event, subject line: CIM Meeting ReMINDer, or you can contact the event organizer. |
06/17/26(1 event) Indy Lunch Bunch – 3rd Wednesday RSVP to meeting organizer is appreciated. Be Kind! As we are in the cold and flu season, if you're not feeling well or have any symptoms such as a fever, cough, runny nose, COVID, etc, PLEASE be courteous to your fellow members and don't attend. MCL Restaurant and Bakery |
06/18/26(1 event) Sit-N-Knit – Knitters of all skill levels are welcome, from complete beginners to seasoned experts. We’ll spend our time working on current projects, sharing ideas, and discussing what to work on next. Participants are encouraged to bring their own supplies, but yarn and knitting needles will be available for anyone who needs them. The group is also open to other fiber arts, including crochet, cross stitch, and needlepoint. In addition to seasonal coffee, MOTW offers a variety of pastries, including cookies, muffins, and baklava. Check your MIND for details on how to RSVP. Come for the knitting, stay for the lively conversation! MOTW Coffee Shop |
06/19/26(1 event) Juneteenth Juneteenth National Independence Day. New federal holiday commemorating when in 1865 the last of the former Confederate States accepted the Emancipation Proclamation. |
06/20/26(1 event) Games Night – 3rd Saturday Even Months Join us for an evening of Games & Conversation. Bring a game you enjoy or use one of ours. We'll provide tables, you provide the conversation. Please call the host at the number in your MIND or ReMINDer e-mail to indicate you will be there and to get the address. Proof of vaccination required. No Smoking. Hamilton County Area |
06/21/26(4 events) Father's Day06/21/26 Book Group – • What we'll do If you're already on our email list, we'll send out a reminder a week or two before and get a headcount of Zoomers and 3-D'ers. If you'd like to attend anyway, please give us a shout and we'll welcome you with happy shouts and a warm welcome. To RSVP and for directions to his house or for the ZOOM link, contact the host (via e-mail or phone). The Zoom meeting link and contact data will be sent to all CIM members on the Monday prior to the event, subject line: CIM Meeting ReMINDer.
Indianapolis area Indianapolis, IN Dining out – Open to Mensans, and those who want to join Mensa. Be Kind!–As we are entering cold and flu season, if you’re not feeling well or have any symptoms such as a fever, cough, runny nose, COVID, etc, PLEASE be courteous to your fellow members and don’t attend. 45 Degrees |
06/22/26
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06/24/26(1 event) Chowhounds – Look for the MENSA sign on the table. Between breakfast and lunch is brunch. What comes between lunch and dinner? Join some local Mensans and figure it out as you enjoy a tasty mid-afternoon break.. For more information or to RSVP, contact Bob Zdanky at 317-912-3590. Be Kind!–As we are in the cold and flu season, if you’re not feeling well or have any symptoms such as a fever, cough, runny nose, COVID, etc, PLEASE be courteous to your fellow members and don’t attend.
Urban Apple |
06/25/26
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06/28/26(1 event) Sunday Social on Zoom – Sunday evening. Casual conversation. Drop in when you can. The Zoom meeting link will be sent to all CIM members on the Monday prior to the event, subject line: CIM Meeting ReMINDer, or you can contact the event organizer. |
06/29/26
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07/01/26(2 events) Fort Worth AG 2026 All Day The Largest Yearly Confab of Mensans AnywhereThe American Mensa Annual Gathering started as a small, two-day meet-and-greet at the New York Belmont in 1963. The event now spans five days and features a sprawl of talks, games, and entertainment unlike any other.
Omni Fort Worth Indy Lunch Bunch on Zoom – 1st Wednesday 12:00am – 1:00pm - Get carryout from your café of choice, or your own kitchen, and join us online. The Zoom meeting link will be sent to all CIM members on the Monday prior to the event, subject line: CIM Meeting ReMINDer, or you can contact the event organizer. |
07/02/26(1 event) Fort Worth AG 2026 All Day The Largest Yearly Confab of Mensans AnywhereThe American Mensa Annual Gathering started as a small, two-day meet-and-greet at the New York Belmont in 1963. The event now spans five days and features a sprawl of talks, games, and entertainment unlike any other.
Omni Fort Worth |
07/03/26(2 events) Fort Worth AG 2026 All Day The Largest Yearly Confab of Mensans AnywhereThe American Mensa Annual Gathering started as a small, two-day meet-and-greet at the New York Belmont in 1963. The event now spans five days and features a sprawl of talks, games, and entertainment unlike any other.
Omni Fort Worth Independence Day07/03/26 Notes: OPM.gov URL: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/federal-holidays/tabs/2026/ |
07/04/26(2 events) Fort Worth AG 2026 All Day The Largest Yearly Confab of Mensans AnywhereThe American Mensa Annual Gathering started as a small, two-day meet-and-greet at the New York Belmont in 1963. The event now spans five days and features a sprawl of talks, games, and entertainment unlike any other.
Omni Fort Worth Ham'n Eggs – Hamilton County Eggheads, coffee discussion groupBreakfast served till 11 a.m, then lunch starts. Drop in any time for casual conversation, lively discussion, and good food and beverages. Contact published in the monthly MIND or the weekly ReMINDer e-mail message. Enter the IU Health North campus from Illinois St. and park in the North parking lot. Atrio will be on your left when you enter the north doors of the hospital. Pick up your food at the cafeteria and come into the dining room. We will be back by the windows. Be Kind! As we are in cold and flu season, if you're not feeling well or have any symptoms such as a fever, cough, runny nose, COVID, etc, Please be courteous to your fellow members and don't attend.
Atrio |
You can find more details about any of these events in the current newsletter — click on the Newsletters tab above — or visit our Meetup group, “Central Indiana Mensa.”
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