Events

News & Notes

News & Notes

Tiki Party with Bonfire Saturday, September 17th, 6:00 pm At a private residence Please RSVP – See Mension for details. We’ll roast hot dogs, brats, and marshmallows and whatever other Luau-Tiki fare you or we can think of. Bring a dish to share, Tiki style if you can...

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September Theodore Talk Information

This is a reminder that the September Theodore Talk takes place Sunday, September 25th at 2:30 pm Central. The title is: Football Helmets and Brain Damage. Medical research has shown that repeated head impacts to helmeted football players correlate with mild traumatic...

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Mensa Foundation Colloquium The Mensa Foundation’s 2022 Colloquium – Giftedness Across the Lifespan: A More Complete Picture – took place on Tuesday, July 5th. It was an interesting day’s worth of entertaining and informative presentations given by a small number of...

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July Theodore Talk Information

This is a reminder that the July Theodore Talk takes place Sunday, July 24th at 2:30 pm CT. The topic is: It's a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood. What kind of neighborhood do you live in? Sirens every night? Trash blowing down the street? Neighbors that don't give...

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Ad Astra Mensa Monday, July 11th, 6:00 pm Blind Tiger Brewery & Restaurant 417 SW 37th Street, Topeka, KS On Monday, June 13th, Ad Astra Mensa (Topeka, Lawrence, Sabetha, and points around and in between) met for dinner at the Blind Tiger Brewery & Restaurant...

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June Theodore Talk Information

This is a reminder that the June Theodore Talk takes place Sunday, June 26th at 2:30 pm CT. The title is: Social Security - What You Need to Know. John Powell, Regional Communications Director at the Social Security Administration Public Affairs Office, will cover key...

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Sparks of Genius AG 2022

Sparks of Genius AG 2022

Something of a tradition since 1963, this ‘residential’ sort of convention (or, national meeting) has evolved from a two-day meet-and-greet at the New York Belmont into an exciting and diverse sprawl of talks, games, and other forms of entertainment. Held in a...

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News & Notes

This edition begins by tying up loose ends while looking forward to some ‘somewhat’ new MAM events. Consider this the Tying Up Loose Ends & Commencement Edition. May Theodore Talk This is a reminder that the May Theodore Talk takes place this Sunday, May 22nd at...

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MAM Wins Emerald Award!!

Today in History

1754: Lieutenant Colonel George Washington builds Fort Necessity
1876: Express train crosses the nation in 83 hours
1919: Congress passes the 19th Amendment
1947: Miracle on 34th Street premieres