MN July Sunset 2009

 

Local Groups

Local Groups plan activities and get-togethers for members. These activities vary depending upon the interests of the local members. Most members of Mensa are found to be more on the introverted side, but it is very enjoyable to meet with and discuss extremely diverse topics. Topics can range from deep and philosophical, to hilarious, or even stuff that should be censored. (Don't get me wrong, I have yet to meet a Mensan who is vulgar; they always ask permission before telling an "adult" joke.)

Why do members attend local group activities?

Some members come to meetings to engage in deep subjects because they have the need to connect with people of the same intellect. Other members come to get away from deep intellect (such as a high tech job) and are in search of a good time. It is quite often that I hear somebody comment "Wow! These people actually get my jokes!" Come and enjoy the diversity.

Where can I find information about MY local group?

The most updated information for Local Groups can be found at American Mensa's Local Groups. For your convenience, a link to each individual Region 4 Group is listed below.

Central Indiana Mensa including Indianapolis, IN, Group 461
Chicago Area Mensa including Chicago, IL, Group 463
Fort Wayne Mensa including Ft Wayne, IN, Group 467
Evansville Area Mensa including Evansville, IN, Group 476
Iowa-Illinois Mensa including Cedar Rapids and Davenport, IA, Group 520
Mensa of Wisconsin including Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay, Marquette, Eau Claire, Group 530
Minnesota Mensa including Minneapolis and St. Paul, MN, Group 550
Heart of Illinois Mensa including Champaign, IL, Group 615
St Louis Area Mensa including St Louis, MO, Group 620
Sangamon Valley Mensa including Springfield, IL, Group 627
Southern Illinois Mensa including Carbondale and Centralia, IL, Group 628

 

Local group Newsletter access

If you are interested in reading your local group's newsletter, you can access the electronic version on the American Mensa web site's Local Group Newsletters as long as you have your member number and password. Since American Mensa lists the newsletters in alphabetical order by the title of the newsletter, the titles for each local group are listed below.

Central Indiana Mensa Newsletter: MIND (Currently not available in electronic form)
Chicago Area Mensa Newsletter: ChiMe
Fort Wayne Mensa Newsletter: Hoosier M (Currently not available in electronic form)
Evansville Area Mensa Newsletter: Oval
Iowa-Illinois Mensa Newsletter: A-Q-Men
Mensa of Wisconsin Newsletter: WiscoM
Minnesota Mensa Newsletter: MENSAGENDA
Heart of Illinois Mensa Newsletter: HeartBeat
St Louis Area Mensa Newsletter: MSLaneous
Sangamon Valley Mensa Newsletter: The SangaMensan
Southern Illinois Mensa Newsletter: Silentia (Currently not available in electronic form)

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