Dear Mensans:  Yes, the online calendar format  has changed, and this is as far as I have time to go in prettying it up.  If you would prefer a different format, please, please accept the position of Calendar Editor.  Thanks, Judy Shimkus

                                                                           Calendar for February, 2008

Saturday, February 2^nd  7:30 PM   Card Game SIG  Diamonds, Hearts, Spades, and Clubs reign with other cards welcome.  Home of Jackie Boyce, 1411 Mont Dore Directions  From 141 & Big Bend head east on Big Bend to LaBonne Parkway (3rd stoplight).  Turn left onto LaBonne.  Mont Dore is the 2nd left after the first stop sign. Jackie Boyce  treasurer at stlouis.us.mensa.org  [BYOB, STS, S (outside)]

Monday, February 4th, noon Mid-County Lunch Bunch  Corwin’s - 9200 Olive St. Rd. Jack Lippold  jacklip at charter.net [HA]
 

Thursday, February 7^th 6:30 PM  Newcomers SIG  New & prospective members join the regulars in the upstairs balcony for an informal dinner.  No reservations required.  Fitz’s, 6605 Delmar  CMasthay at juno.com  [NS until 10 PM, NC, NHA]

Saturday, February 9^th  noon Cheap Eats SIG will be meeting at Smokin' Al's BBQ, 1216 Hampton Avenue 314-781-8008  Contact Sara or Gary Gadeken at ggadeken at brick.net

Saturday, February 9^th, 3:00 PM  9-11 SIG  St. Louis County Library, 7821 Maryland at Central in Clayton.  No garage parking for meetings; park in the lot across the street.  Donald Stahl  politicstahl at hotmail.com

Saturday, February 9th 6:00 PM  Game SIG   Come play some of our games or bring along your favorite.  Home of Mike Smith, 4329 McPherson  Directions:  40 to Kingshighway - North.  East on Lindell 4 blocks to Newstead.  Then north 3 blocks to McPherson, which is marked by two 10 story buildings.  Go east 4/5's of a block to 4329, a three-story brick home with a large side lot.  There will be a MENSA GAME SIG sign up.  You can only reach 4329 McPherson by automobile from Newstead. Mike Smith    rosemikesean at sbcglobal.net   [BYOB, STS, WBC, DS]

Monday, February 11th, noon Mid-County Lunch Bunch  Eastern Buffet - 702 N. New Ballas Rd. Jack Lippold jacklipatcharter.net [HA]
 

Wednesday, February 13^th 7:00 PM  Science Fiction Book Discussion  SIG  Borders, 11745 Olive Blvd, Creve Coeur, 314-432-4789  “Blind Lake” by Robert Charles Wilson  Stephen Laniewski   grumpyimup at yahoo.c0m  [HA, WBC, NS]  Cancelled

February 15^th - 17^th   St. Louis Regional Gathering  Meet Us at the Fair  For those who always turn to the calendar page first this is to remind you to read the article on page 1 and see the RG registration form on page 7 of this issue. 

Friday, February 15^th 8:00 PM  Gen X/Y SIG  GenX: born 1961—1981 & GenY:  born 1976—1988.  This is not exclusive, so anybody can attend.  Dave and Buster's,13857 Riverport Drive St. Louis , MO 63043 (314) 209-8015. I will take a seat at the bar and I request RSVPs for this event so that I can reserve a table (and generally get an idea of group size).  Kim Wilbanks   dryadiabluestar at gmail.com 

Saturday, February 16^th at 9:00 PM  Bosch and Victoria at the RG   Even if you can't make it to the rest of the gathering, we hope that you will join us for the musical stylings of Bob Bosch and Victoria.  From the classics to the new classics, you'll be swept away by the strumming of the guitar and the voice of an angel.  As if that wasn't enough, pretentious liqueurs will be available for sampling.  Look for us at the Crowne Plaza Airport Hotel in Bridgeton for this special evening.  Contact the RG chairman, Gary Kryvko at RGChairatstlouis.us.mensa.org for more information.  Or, just sign up for the whole thing.  See the registration form elsewhere in the MSLaneous.

Monday, February 18th, noon Mid-County Lunch Bunch  T.G.I. Friday’s - 12398 Olive Blvd. Jack Lippold  jacklip at charter.net [HA]
 

Tuesday, February 19^th  7:30 PM  Comedy SIG   Fox Cult-Toons On DVD  Some of the less prominent, yet notable entries in the Fox Network’s famed “Animation Domination”. We’ll look at selections of “The Critic” and “American Dad!”. Then maybe you can answer the trivia question “What do the openings credits of “The Simpsons” and “American Dad!” have in common?” Join us on Tuesday, February 19th at 7:30 PM at 9421 Minerva Ave. for great ‘toons and them nachos. Jack Lippold jacklip at charter.net   [NHA]

Wednesday, February 20th, 7:00 PM  3rd Wednesday Drinking SIG  Brandt’s - 6525 Delmar Blvd.  Stick around afterwards to hear Mensan Bob Bosch and Victoria perform.  Jack Lippold   jacklip at charter.net  [HA]

Thursday, February 21st, 6:30 PM  So Happy It's Thursday   Riddle’s Penultimate Cafe and Wine Bar - 6307 Delmar Blvd. (Why again so soon? I have a gift certificate and besides, it‘s a great place.)  Jack Lippold  jacklip at charter.net  [HA]
 

Saturday, February 23^rd   6:00 PM  Dinner SIG will be going to Annie Gunn’s at 16806 Chesterfield Airport Rd. on Saturday, February 23rd at 6:00 PM. If you plan on joining us, please make yolur reservaion by Thursday, February 21st.  Jack Lippold   jacklip at charter.net

Monday, February 25th, noon Mid-County Lunch Bunch  Pasta House - 700 N. New Ballas Rd. Jack Lippold  314-428-4811  jacklip at charter.net [HA]