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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MAY MONTHLY GATHERING – Fri, May 9th, 7 pm ET
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PROGRAM: Our speaker for the May Monthly Gathering will be Kelly Barrick, who will tell us about Roxie’s Pet Food Pantry, a food pantry for pets in need in Sheridan, Indiana and surrounding areas. Inspired by Meals on Wheels and the community it serves, Roxie’s is a labor of love for Kelly and her family.
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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.

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 May 2025

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
04/27/25(2 events)

Book Group

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04/27/25

• 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
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Dining out

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04/27/25

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.

Canal Bistro
6349 Guilford Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46220
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04/28/25
04/29/25
04/30/25
05/01/25
05/02/25
05/03/25(1 event)

Ham'n Eggs

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05/03/25

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
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05/04/25(1 event)

Sunday Social on Zoom

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05/04/25

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.

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05/05/25
05/06/25
05/07/25(1 event)

Indy Lunch Bunch on Zoom

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05/07/25

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.

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05/08/25
05/09/25(2 events)

Supper Before the Meeting

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05/09/25

You're welcome to join us for supper at The Burger Joint before Friday night's Monthly Gathering. Please let me 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
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Monthly Gathering

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05/09/25

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

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!–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.

 

All Souls Unitarian Church
5805 East 56th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46226
US
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05/10/25
05/11/25
05/12/25
05/13/25
05/14/25(1 event)

Chowhounds Lunch


05/14/25

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.

The Monk's (Indian fusion)
13080 Grand Blvd
Carmel, IN
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05/15/25
05/16/25(1 event)

Central Indiana Mensa 2025 Outdoor Gathering

All Day
05/16/25 – 05/18/25

OMG! Outdoor Mensa Gathering!

Join Central Indiana Mensa for a laidback weekend in the woods. If you’re thinking that you aren’t the “outdoorsy” type, think again!

Things to know:

  • All meals are provided, along with lodging, scenery, and MENSANS!
  • No animals (except the ones who live there).
  • No unaccompanied minors.

IMPORTANT TO KNOW:

  • There are no cabins with toilets
  • We will not be providing alcohol, but please feel free to
    bring your own. There will be designated refrigerator space.
    As in the past, we will provide soft drinks, bottled water, and
    coffee. This keeps the cost down for everyone.

Fees:

  • Adults full weekend is $65 per person!
  • Saturday only is $45.
  • Kids up to age 6 are $25, and ages 6-12 are $40.
  • There is also a per-car park entry fee: $7 Indiana Resident, $9 Visitor

So, grab your sleeping bags and towels, and join us.

Registration on Eventbrite.  For more info, contact rg.registrar@yahoo.com.

Our usual OMG location
IN 47042
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05/17/25(1 event)

Central Indiana Mensa 2025 Outdoor Gathering

All Day
05/16/25 – 05/18/25

OMG! Outdoor Mensa Gathering!

Join Central Indiana Mensa for a laidback weekend in the woods. If you’re thinking that you aren’t the “outdoorsy” type, think again!

Things to know:

  • All meals are provided, along with lodging, scenery, and MENSANS!
  • No animals (except the ones who live there).
  • No unaccompanied minors.

IMPORTANT TO KNOW:

  • There are no cabins with toilets
  • We will not be providing alcohol, but please feel free to
    bring your own. There will be designated refrigerator space.
    As in the past, we will provide soft drinks, bottled water, and
    coffee. This keeps the cost down for everyone.

Fees:

  • Adults full weekend is $65 per person!
  • Saturday only is $45.
  • Kids up to age 6 are $25, and ages 6-12 are $40.
  • There is also a per-car park entry fee: $7 Indiana Resident, $9 Visitor

So, grab your sleeping bags and towels, and join us.

Registration on Eventbrite.  For more info, contact rg.registrar@yahoo.com.

Our usual OMG location
IN 47042
US
Map Our usual OMG location
05/18/25(3 events)

Central Indiana Mensa 2025 Outdoor Gathering

All Day
05/16/25 – 05/18/25

OMG! Outdoor Mensa Gathering!

Join Central Indiana Mensa for a laidback weekend in the woods. If you’re thinking that you aren’t the “outdoorsy” type, think again!

Things to know:

  • All meals are provided, along with lodging, scenery, and MENSANS!
  • No animals (except the ones who live there).
  • No unaccompanied minors.

IMPORTANT TO KNOW:

  • There are no cabins with toilets
  • We will not be providing alcohol, but please feel free to
    bring your own. There will be designated refrigerator space.
    As in the past, we will provide soft drinks, bottled water, and
    coffee. This keeps the cost down for everyone.

Fees:

  • Adults full weekend is $65 per person!
  • Saturday only is $45.
  • Kids up to age 6 are $25, and ages 6-12 are $40.
  • There is also a per-car park entry fee: $7 Indiana Resident, $9 Visitor

So, grab your sleeping bags and towels, and join us.

Registration on Eventbrite.  For more info, contact rg.registrar@yahoo.com.

Our usual OMG location
IN 47042
US
Map Our usual OMG location

Book Group

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05/18/25

• 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
Map Indianapolis area

Dining out

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05/18/25

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.

Canal Bistro
6349 Guilford Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46220
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05/19/25
05/20/25(1 event)

ExCom on Zoom

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05/20/25

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.

Map Zoom Meeting
05/21/25(1 event)

Indy Lunch Bunch

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05/21/25

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
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05/22/25
05/23/25
05/24/25
05/25/25(1 event)

Sunday Social on Zoom

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05/25/25

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.

Map Zoom Meeting
05/26/25
05/27/25
05/28/25(1 event)

Chowhounds Lunch

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05/28/25

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.

Aristocrat Pub & Restaurant
5212 N College Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46220
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05/29/25
05/30/25
05/31/25

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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