Calendar

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.

Important Note 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.

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 Meeting ReMINDer.” Interested in attending as a guest? Please contact Teresa (see above).

Please note all times are Eastern time zone.

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DECEMBER MONTHLY GATHERING *IN PERSON* AND ZOOM – Fri, Dec 13th, 7 pm ET

PROGRAM: Our annual Holiday Party Pitch-In Dinner and Gimmee-Grabbee Gift Exchange
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Doors open at 7 pm; we’ll eat at 7:30. Meat, bread, beverages, and tableware will be provided. For the pitch in: If your last name starts with A – G, please bring an appetizer or dessert; if your last name starts with H – Z, please bring please bring a side dish (vegetable, fruit, or salad).
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The gift exchange after dinner is always a hoot. We call it “Gimmee Grabbee” – when it’s your turn, you may choose a gift that hasn’t been selected yet or take one from someone who has already chosen. Presents remain wrapped until everyone has chosen. People choose based on the appearance of the package and/or what they think might be inside. Every year, there are a few imaginatively wrapped presents that are the hit of the party! Participation in the gift exchange isn’t required, but you’ll be missing out on some of the fun if you don’t. Suggested price range for a gift is $10-$15.
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Please RSVP email or text to Jan, 317-431-3500, jan@mw.net or Teresa, 317-430-1761, ag18tg@yahoo.com by Wednesday noon, Dec. 11th, so we’ll know how much meat to buy. We typically have 25-30 members and guests in attendance. Members $7, Nonmembers $10, Children ages 6-12 $5, Children under 6 free. The entrance fee waived if you bring food to contribute. We meet at All Souls Unitarian Church, 5805 E 56th St, Indianapolis, IN 46226. We will be upstairs, top floor, in the Beattie Room. Please do not arrive before 7:00pm.

Meet fellow Mensans (or soon to be fellow Mensans,) listen to a speaker, engage in spirited debate, play games (bring your own). We typically have 15-30 members and guests in attendance. Drinks and snacks provided. Members $7, Nonmembers $10, Children ages 6-12 $5, Children under 6 free. Entrance fee waived if you bring food to share. RSVPs to Teresa (ag18tg@yahoo.com,) appreciated but not required. Please do not arrive before 7:00pm. Announcements at 7:45, program at 8.

We meet at All Souls Unitarian Church, 5805 E 56th St, Indianapolis, IN 46226. We will be upstairs, top floor, in the Beattie Room. Please do not arrive before 7:00pm. 

Important Note 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 December 2024

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
12/01/24(1 event)

Sunday Social on Zoom


12/01/24

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.

12/02/24
12/03/24
12/04/24(1 event)

Indy Lunch Bunch on Zoom


12/04/24

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.

12/05/24
12/06/24
12/07/24(2 events)

Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

All Day
12/07/24

Ham'n Eggs


12/07/24

Breakfast 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
11700 North Illinois St.
Carmel, IN
US
12/08/24(2 events)

Indiana Wind Symphony


12/08/24

BONUS EVENT

Alison Brown invites you to join her at the Indiana Wind Symphony's holiday show. Tickets for seniors are only $10. She buys hers at the box office and tries to get into row XX near the middle (like 8,9,10,11). Contact Alison at alisonbrown51@att.net if you'd like to join her.

More info: www.indianawindsymphony.org/events/enjoy-the-holly-days

Sunday Social on Zoom


12/08/24

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.

12/09/24
12/10/24
12/11/24(1 event)

Chowhounds


12/11/24

Eat a light lunch and then join us for ice cream . . .

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.

In accordance with current American Mensa practices, we will no longer require proof of COVID vaccination at Central Indiana Mensa's in-person events.

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.

12/12/24
12/13/24(1 event)

Mensa Holiday Party


12/13/24

Annual Holiday Party and Gimmee Grabbee Gift Exchange!

Members: $7.00, Non-Members: $10.00; Children 6- 18: $5.00, under 6: free.

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.

We will be upstairs in the Beattie Room. Please do not arrive before 7:00pm.

HOLIDAY PARTY!
Doors open at 7 pm; we’ll eat at 7:30. Meat, bread, beverages, and tableware will be provided. For the pitch in: If your last name starts with A – G, please bring an appetizer or dessert; if your last name starts with H – Z, please bring a side dish (vegetable, fruit, or salad). Please RSVP (Yes/maybe) by email or text to Jan by Thursday noon, Dec 8th as instructed in your CIM Meeting ReMINDer so we’ll know how much meat to buy.

GIFT EXCHANGE!
The gift exchange after dinner is always a hoot. We call it “Gimmee Grabbee” – when it's your turn, you may choose a gift that hasn't been selected yet or take one that someone else has already chosen. Presents remain wrapped until everyone has chosen. People choose based on the appearance of the package and/or what they think might be inside. Every year, there are a few imaginatively wrapped presents that are the hit of the party! Participation in the gift exchange isn't required, but you'll be missing out on some of the fun if you don't. Suggested price range for a gift is $10-$15.

All Souls Unitarian Church
5805 East 56th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46226
US
12/14/24
12/15/24(1 event)

Dining Out


12/15/24

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.

Chicago Pizza with a Twist
8650 E 96th St
Fishers, IN 46037
12/16/24
12/17/24
12/18/24(1 event)

Indy Lunch Bunch


12/18/24

3rd Wednesday

RSVP to meeting organizer on Meetup 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
2370 W 86th St
Indianapolis, IN
12/19/24
12/20/24
12/21/24(1 event)
12/22/24(1 event)

Sunday Social on Zoom


12/22/24

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.

12/23/24
12/24/24(1 event)
12/25/24(1 event)
12/26/24(1 event)

Kwanzaa begins


12/26/24

Don your dashiki and light a kinara candle to start the celebration of the Nguzu Saba.

12/27/24
12/28/24
12/29/24(2 events)

Book Group


12/29/24

• What we'll do
Read the next book on our reading list and prepare for a lively discussion.
• Important to know
Our books tend to be non-fiction and do not exceed about 300 pages in length.

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

Sunday Social on Zoom


12/29/24

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.

12/30/24
12/31/24(1 event)
01/01/25(2 events)
01/02/25
01/03/25
01/04/25(1 event)

Ham'n Eggs


01/04/25

Breakfast 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
11700 North Illinois St.
Carmel, IN
US

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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