Upcoming Events

All Mensa events are OPEN TO MEMBERS IN GOOD STANDING

  Look for the on the table!

Thursday March 23, 6:00 p.m.
    Thu.D! with Special Speaker

Yao Buffet-Sushi-Grill

153 Smokey Park Highway
Asheville

Cathy Dolan, who once worked for Charles Yost, an aeronautical engineer who developed parachute recovery systems for the Apollo flights and the foam later known as memory foam, will speak to us about her work with Yost and her later continuation of foam product manufacturing with her own company. Her reminiscences are interesting and will be followed by a question-answer session.

RSVP* by March 20:
    Will McGuffin at (828) 274-5050

Monday, April 3, 11:30 a.m.
    Executive Committee Meeting

The Village Porch
51 North Merrimon, Suite 113 (in Reynolds Village) Woodfin

RSVP* by April 2nd:
    Sharron Armel
    sharronarmel@gmail.com
    or (828) 280-6234

Friday, April 7, 11:30 a.m.
    First Friday Lunch

Outback Steakhouse
30 Tunnel Road
Asheville

If you have an AARP membership card, present it for a 10% discount.

RSVP*:
    Fae Armstrong
    one4fae2@yahoo.com
    or (828) 575-0121

Saturday, April 15, 12:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.
    Citizen Vinyl Lunch and Tour

Citizen Vinyl
14 O'Henry Avenue
Asheville

Did you know that quality vinyl records are still being pressed here in Asheville?

We'll gather around noon for lunch at the on-site café.

At 1:00, we'll begin a guided tour of the facility.

Tour tickets are free, but a $5 donation is suggested.

RSVP* early:
    Will McGuffin
    wmcguffin@gmail.com
    or (828) 274-5050

Thursday, April 27, 6:00 p.m.
    Thu.D!

Taco Boy
521 Haywood Road (where Zia Taqueria used to be)
West Asheville

RSVP* by April 24th:
    Will McGuffin
    wmcguffin@gmail.com
    or (828) 274-5050

Thursday, May 11
    Saint Lawrence Basilica Tour

Saint Lawrence Basilica
97 Haywood Street
Asheville

A guided tour focusing on the architecture and history of this notable Asheville building.

Saturday, June 10th
    Lake Lure Boat Tour

Lake Lure Tours
2930 Memorial Highway
Lake Lure
Followed by an optional lunch at a nearby restaurant

Tuesday, July 4th
Mensa Colloquium — The Talent and Potential of Neurodiversity

The Talent and Potential of Neurodiversity

Wednesday, July 5th until Sunday, July 9th
Mensa Annual Gathering

Mensa Annual Gathering
Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor Hotel
Baltimore, MD

* RSVPs are important for table planning.
Many public eateries are being cautious about capacity.
If you plan to attend an event and you don't respond,
we might not be able to seat you.