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EVENTS & GATHERINGS

From monthly dinners and casual lunch bunch meetups to trivia nights and literary festivals—connect, converse, and challenge your mind with fellow Mensans across Reno, Sparks, Carson City, and Douglas County.

Happening Every Week

Regular Meetups

Fridays: Brainiacs Social (5–7 p.m.) Renaissance Reno Downtown Hotel • Members & non-members welcome
Sundays: DJ Trivia (5–7:30 p.m.) Shim's Surplus Supplies • Speakeasy trivia team
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NOV 11 Wednesday
Community Event (Non-Mensa)

Veterans' Day Buffet at the Atlantis

Our group takes an early place at the front of the line for the 11 a.m. opening. The fantastic buffet is free to Veterans with a Monarch Rewards card (very easy to get) plus a valid military ID, military spouse ID, or DD-214 shown to the cashier. About a half dozen Veterans and partners join every year, including lapsed and prospective Mensans.

This is not an official Northern Nevada Mensa event, but several members attend each year.

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NOV 18 Wednesday
ExComm Meeting

November ExComm Meeting on Zoom

6:00 PM
Zoom (link in this month's newsletter)

The Executive Committee of Northern Nevada Mensa meets over Zoom. The agenda and Zoom link are published in this month's newsletter. Members who need the link can reach out to the Local Secretary.

NOV 25 Wednesday
Community Event (Non-Mensa)

Storey County Early Thanksgiving

11:00 AM or 12:30 PM (two seatings)
RSVP: Dean Eveland • 775-800-3063

A traditional Thanksgiving meal at the Storey County Senior Center: turkey with mashed potatoes and gravy, stuffing, green bean casserole, cranberry salad, rolls, and pie. Two seatings at 11:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

This is not an official Northern Nevada Mensa event, but members are welcome to join.

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EVERY FRI Weekly

Friday Brainiacs Social Meetup

5:00 PM – 7:00 PM (Every Friday)
Open to Members & Non-Members!

Brainiacs is our weekly open social mixer! Whether you're a long-standing Mensa member, newly tested, or just curious about what Mensa is all about, you are warmly invited to pull up a chair, grab a drink or appetizer, and join in lively discussion.

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No RSVP needed • Just drop in!
EVERY SUN Weekly

Sunday DJ Trivia at Shim's Surplus Supplies

Join our Northern Nevada Mensa trivia team at Shim's, a cozy speakeasy-themed tavern in downtown Reno. Come put your general knowledge, pop culture, science, and history facts to the test with good drinks and great teammates.

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Walk-ins welcome • Come join the team!
Past Events Archive
OCT 17 Past Event
Literary Festival & Book Signing

Mark Twain Days Literary Festival

11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Featuring Member Author: Richard Arbib

A celebration of Mark Twain's legacy in Nevada! McAvoy Lane performed as Mark Twain, and local authors signed books including our own Richard Arbib with his two novels.

OCT 13 Past Event
Douglas County Mensa Lunch

Douglas County Mensa Lunch at Cucina Lupo

12:30 PM
Hosts: Chuck Johnson & Dean Eveland

Italian lunch with our Douglas County & Carson City Mensans at Cucina Lupo in downtown Carson City.

SEP 19 Past Event

Board Game Day at Coffee N Comics

3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Coffee N Comics, Sparks • Karaoke followed at 5 p.m.

An afternoon of strategy board games, coffee, and casual gaming followed by evening karaoke.

SEP 15 Past Event
Lunch Bunch

September Lunch Bunch at Yosh's Unique Deli

11:30 AM
Yosh's Unique Deli • 85 Foothill Road, Reno

Reubens, signature hot sandwiches, and great company hosted by Chad Misch.

SEP 12 Past Event
Speaker Meeting & Dinner

September Meeting: Wolves, Wildlife & William Chamberlain

5:00 PM
Great Basin Brewery, Victorian Square, Sparks

William Chamberlain, founder of the U.S. Wolf Refuge, presented an educational talk about wildlife conservation, accompanied by an animal ambassador on the patio.