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 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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OCTOBER MONTHLY GATHERING – Fri, Oct 10th, 7 pm ET In-Person and Zoom
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PROGRAMWater, Water Everywhere:  The Netherlands (Holland) — A Country Below Sea Level Where the Past Meets the Future by James Lowery

This is a general presentation about this visually stunning country, and the presentation will include how The Netherlands handle water in a country below sea level.  It will cover many things that they are doing there that we in the United States should be doing and could learn from them.  The people and governments of the Netherlands understand how to live with water instead of against it.

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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.

 

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 October 2025

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
09/28/25(1 event)

Sunday Social on Zoom


09/28/25

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.

09/29/25
09/30/25
10/01/25(1 event)

Indy Lunch Bunch on Zoom


10/01/25

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.

10/02/25
10/03/25
10/04/25(1 event)

Ham'n Eggs


10/04/25

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
10/05/25(1 event)

Sunday Social on Zoom


10/05/25

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.

10/06/25
10/07/25
10/08/25(1 event)

Chowhounds


10/08/25

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.

IKEA
11400 IKEA Way
Fishers, IN
10/09/25
10/10/25(2 events)

Supper Before


10/10/25

Before the Monthly Gathering, you're welcome to join us for supper at The Burger Joint. Please let Jan know by 3 pm on Friday if you'll be joining us so we can arrange the right-sized table.

The restaurant is ~1 mile west of All Souls church, in the middle of a small strip center just west of the Walmart Neighborhood Market on 56th St. You can get there from the Walmart parking lot.

Contact: Jan Pfeil Doyle,

5450 E Fall Creek Pkwy N Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46226

Monthly Gathering


10/10/25

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
5805 East 56th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46226
US
10/11/25
10/12/25(2 events)

Book Group


10/12/25

• 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


10/12/25

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.

10/13/25
10/14/25
10/15/25(1 event)

Indy Lunch Bunch


10/15/25

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
2370 W 86th St
Indianapolis, IN
10/16/25
10/17/25
10/18/25(1 event)

Games Night


10/18/25

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.

10/19/25(1 event)

Dining out


10/19/25

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.

Nori
3400 Nancy ST, STE E
Westfield, IN
10/20/25
10/21/25(1 event)

ExCom on Zoom


10/21/25

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.

10/22/25(1 event)

Chowhounds


10/22/25

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.

14655 Gray Road
Westfield, IN 46062
US
(317) 218-3786
10/23/25(1 event)
10/24/25
10/25/25
10/26/25(2 events)

Mensa Admission Test


10/26/25

Please contact Testing Coordinator Alison Brown by email, SIGHT (at) indymensa.org, to reserve a space. The exact testing location will be provided when a candidate reserves a space.

No smoking, calculators, or scratch paper are allowed. Candidates who qualify on either test will be invited to become a member. Please bring a photo ID and one or two #2 pencils with erasures.

The fee of $60 is payable by cash or check. You can also purchase a voucher ahead of time at www.us.mensa.org/join/testing/testingvoucher/. Candidates between 14-17 years old are required to have one of their parents also sign the registration form in the presence of the proctor at the testing site. We are not permitted to test candidates under 14 years old. Click here for more information about gifted youth admission to American Mensa. Further questions about prior evidence admission to Mensa may be answered by calling Mensa’s national office at 817-607-0060.

Carmel testing site
Carmel, IN

Sunday Social on Zoom


10/26/25

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.

10/27/25
10/28/25
10/29/25
10/30/25
10/31/25
11/01/25(1 event)

Ham'n Eggs


11/01/25

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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