Minnesota Mensa Special Interest Groups (SIGs)

Gay & Lesbian SIG — This SIG started in 1981. The group meets for brunch and conversation every six weeks or so.

GenX SIG — The MN GenX-M's SIG is the Minnesota chapter of the national GenX-M's SIG. In accordance with their guidelines, "GenXers" are considered to be anyone born between 1961 and 1981. Our local group got started in 2003, and has been going strong ever since. We hold a dinner night each month and usually at least one other event. In addition, we typically gather at the monthly First Friday meeting. Find out the specifics of our events on the MN Mensa calendar, in the Mensagenda, or by joining our YahooGroup, located at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mngenx/.

Greeting Meeting — Minnesota Mensa's traditional way of introducing the new members to the current members of our group. It's easy to meet and get to know one another in this informal setting.

Irish Music SIG — This group meets every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesday evening. Come drink Irish (or American) beer, listen to Irish Music, and tell lousy jokes and bad puns.

Jazzig — Listen to our own Teresa Manzella belt out the standards!

Lake Harriet Picnic SIG — Fun in the sun. Join us for this picnic, typically in August. Ride the Lake Harriet Trolley, see the rose garden, visit the nature sanctuary.

Let's Do Lunch! SIG — It's the downtown power chow! Meet in downtown Minneapolis for lunch and conversation the second Wednesday of each month at D. Brian's.

Lit-Wits SIG — Develop various interesting themes each month using media of your choice — prose, poems, graphics, experiences, etc.

PADSIG — (Propaganda Analysis and Discussion SIG). For more information, call Bill Ronan at (952) 933-3460.

Poker SIG — This non-serious treatment of Statistical Variation Probability, Statistics, and Stochastic Processes meets monthly to study the intricate statistical nuances...play poker.

Reciphiles SIG — For those who love finding and testing new recipes. Meetings usually follow a theme: Chinese, green food, meatballs. Whatever can be cooked, from soup to nuts, it will be prepared here.

Sharp Women SIG — Do you quilt, tat, needlepoint or cross-stitch? If you "just do it" with a needle (or a hook, or a shuttle... we're not that picky), please join us for our monthly meeting of Sharp Women. Contact Gail for information.

Singles SIG — Singles SIG is currently in need of a coordinator. If you're interested, please contact Minnesota Mensa's second vice-secretary (see the back page of Mensagenda).

Topics SIG — This lively SIG has varying, interesting topics. Come join in the discussion.

Transgender SIG — The transgender SIG meets at a local restaurant and/or bookstore once a month. We discuss gender and happenings in the local transgender community with people from TGNorthland, a local listserve for transgendered folks. We welcome anyone who is transgendered or has an interest in learning more about the transgendered community. For more information contact Katrina Johnson.