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Mensa Running Club (Room Lobby)

06 Jul 19
6:30 AM - 8:00 AM

Tracks: Fitness

Speaker(s): Rob Swenson
The Mensa Running Club will have daily morning group runs, typically around sunrise, meeting in the hotel lobby. We run at a conversational pace to... More...

Breakfast in Hospitality (Room Phoenix C, D, & E)

06 Jul 19
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Tracks: Meal

Daily offerings include whole fruit, cereal, yogurt, oatmeal, pastries, toast, and eggs. More...

Cardio Fusion (Room Valley of the Sun)

06 Jul 19
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM

Tracks: Fitness

Speaker(s): Marina Durbin
Join us for a trip around the world through a cardio dance workout! This is a participatory fitness class that combines Latin and international mus... More...

BLAMs Meet-and-Greet (Room North Mountain)

06 Jul 19
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Tracks: Meet and Greet, SIG

Speaker(s): Nancy Farrar
BLAMs is a non-political SIG for firearms enthusiasts and those wanting to learn to shoot safely. Come to this meet-and-greet to meet fellow BLAMs ... More...

CANCELLED: Leadership for Geniuses (Room Encanto B)

06 Jul 19
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Tracks: Speaker

Speaker(s): Laura Smith
Leading is easy! Getting people to follow is the difficult part. Do you struggle with leading groups of people? Few of us are born leaders, and a r... More...

City Tour with Heard Museum (Room Lobby)

06 Jul 19
9:00 AM - 1:30 PM

Tracks: Tours

Speaker(s): Across Arizona
A stop at the world-famous Heard Museum of Native American Culture is the highlight of a tour featuring an expert guide helping you explore the Son... More...

Friendly Duplicate Bridge Tournament (Room Ahwataukee)

06 Jul 19
9:00 AM - 11:45 AM

Tracks: Tournament

Speaker(s): Ed Becker Ph.D.
Whether you are an experienced duplicate player, or just a party bridge enthusiast, this is the tournament for you! This friendly, non-sanctioned e... More...

From Tucson, Arizona to the top of Mt. Everest. (Room Valley of the Sun)

06 Jul 19
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Tracks: Speaker

Speaker(s): John Klein M.D.
Tucson Orthopedic surgeon John Klein had a lifelong dream to summit Mt. Everest, the highest peak in the world. After summiting dozens of challengi... More...

Pot Inc. — What’s Now, New, and Next for Cannabusiness (Room Camelback)

06 Jul 19
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Tracks: Speaker

Speaker(s): David Kani ; Tony Alfiere
Cannabis is now a multi-billion dollar industry and the Green Rush is expanding fast as, and sometimes before, laws permit. Behind the advocacy and... More...

Region 6 Meet-and-Greet (Room Alhambra)

06 Jul 19
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Tracks: Meet and Greet

Speaker(s): John Neemidge
Join newly elected RVC-6 John Neemidge and other members of the Southwest Region to talk about what is going on in Mensa as a whole and in your reg... More...

Registration for the American Mensa Admission Test (Room Laveen B)

06 Jul 19
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Tracks: Mensa

Proctors will register candidates for the Mensa Admissions test. The special AG test fee is $30. Test candidates must be at least 14 years old, pro... More...

Says You! — Public Radio’s Smarter Comedy Panel Quiz Show (Room Encanto A)

06 Jul 19
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Tracks: Speaker

Speaker(s): Carolyn Faye Fox ; Dave Zobel ; Kathy Svitil
Created in 1996, Says You! is a hugely popular public radio game show “of bluff and bluster, words and whimsy.” Craftier than Wait Wait... Don’t Te... More...

Sevek and the Holocaust (Room Deer Valley)

06 Jul 19
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Tracks: Speaker

Speaker(s): Sidney Finkel
Born in central Poland, Sidney Finkel (then Sevek Finkelstein) had an idyllic life until the Nazis invaded Poland when he was 6 years old. The comi... More...

Volunteering Through Mensa (Room Maryvale A)

06 Jul 19
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Tracks: LDW

Speaker(s): Carole Lane ; Thomas Thomas
Why do community service projects? An active community volunteering program can raise your group’s profile, enhance public perceptions, and c... More...

Women Behind Bars — Arizona’s Female Prison Population Past and Present (Room Paradise Valley)

06 Jul 19
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Tracks: Speaker

Speaker(s): H. Christine Reid
Have you heard of Winnie Ruth Judd and Eva Dugan? They were players in the sensational stories that made national headlines and local stories that ... More...

Your Member’s Journey — Panel Discussion (Room Laveen A)

06 Jul 19
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Tracks: LDW

Different generations may prefer different means of communications, meetings, etc. This interactive panel discussion will try to answer some questi... More...

Mensa Marketplace (Room Third Street Foyer)

06 Jul 19
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: Other

We support our own! The Marketplace is a forum for Mensans who are registered for the AG to display and sell handcrafted items – anything from jewe... More...

A Criminal Justice System in Ruins: Shackled Judges, Psychopathic Police, and Careerist Prosecutors (Room Deer Valley)

06 Jul 19
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Tracks: Speaker

Speaker(s): Joseph Tully
A unique behind-the-curtain look at the shocking state of U.S. criminal “justice” from the bestselling author of California: State of Collusion. Le... More...

Beyond Pink and Blue: Exploring the Transgender Experience (Room Encanto B)

06 Jul 19
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Tracks: Speaker

Speaker(s): Decker Moss
When many of us grew up, gender seemed simple: We were either girls or boys. Now, terms such as gender identity have us questioning what we thought... More...

CANCELLED: Five Milestones to an Unexpected Zombie Legacy (Room Valley of the Sun)

06 Jul 19
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Tracks: Speaker

Speaker(s): Judith O’Dea
A brief talk by Judith O’Dea, who starred as Barbra in George Romero’s 1968 horror cult classic Night of the Living Dead, about how her... More...

Event Safety Task Force & Risk Management Committee Meeting (Room Coronado)

06 Jul 19
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Tracks: Mensa

Speaker(s): Lori Norris
A joint meeting for these two groups to discuss issues that cross the charges of the two groups as both are concerned with the safety of our member... More...

Hypnosis, Sensuality, and Sex: How to Use the Power of Your Subconscious Mind to Overcome Obstacles and Achieve More Pleasure (Room Paradise Valley)

06 Jul 19
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Tracks: Speaker

Speaker(s): James Giunta
Hypnosis is an art, science, and philosophy that is used to transform habits. Certified hypnotists are trained to help the subconscious mind learn ... More...

Region 4 Meet-and-Greet (Room Alhambra)

06 Jul 19
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Tracks: Meet and Greet

Speaker(s): Jon Gruebele
Join re-elected RVC-4 Jon Gruebele and other members of the North Central Region to talk about what is going on in Mensa as a whole and in your reg... More...

SIGHT & SIGs (Room Maryvale A)

06 Jul 19
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Tracks: LDW

Speaker(s): Bill Zigo ; Nancy Farrar
Learn more about how SIGHT (Service of Information, Guidance, and Hospitality to Travelers) works, how to use it to travel around the U.S. or world... More...

The Lie Detector: Fact or Fiction? (Room Camelback)

06 Jul 19
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Tracks: Speaker

Speaker(s): L. D. Zingg
Since its invention, the polygraph has been one of the most controversial instruments ever to affect the life of man. It is hailed by some as a sci... More...

The Root of All Evil — Local Groups and Money (Room Laveen A)

06 Jul 19
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Tracks: LDW

Speaker(s): Taz Criss
How does your Local Group manage its treasury? Do you have a budget? What are you spending money on? Come join the discussion on the most effective... More...

Three Unexpected Words That Can Transform Your Life (Room Encanto A)

06 Jul 19
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Tracks: Speaker

Speaker(s): Victoria Price
Victoria Price is an author, inspirational speaker, interspiritual minister, and the daughter of actor Vincent Price. She has variously made her li... More...

WebHeads SIG Meet-and-Greet (Room North Mountain)

06 Jul 19
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Tracks: Meet and Greet, SIG

Speaker(s): Dan Tobias
A gathering of people interested in web development, to exchange hints, tips, questions, etc. Any technical level welcome, and any web questions, w... More...

Lunch in Hospitality (Room Phoenix C, D, & E)

06 Jul 19
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Tracks: Meal

Vegetable pesto soup (gluten free). Hot pizza station:  featuring pepperoni and mozzarella; and vegetable lover’s pizza with spinach, black olives,... More...

M Parents of Babies: Messy Lunch at Hospitality (Room Phoenix C, D, & E)

06 Jul 19
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Meal, Meet and Greet

Speaker(s): Billie Lee
Share a table with other parents and kids under 4 in Hospitality. Look for the babies; you can't miss us. More...

ADDED: Lockpick Village (Room Overlook Foyer)

06 Jul 19
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
The sport of lockpicking has long been a pasttime for kids and adults alike. Very popular in many European countries, locksport encourages particip... More...

National Office Resources: How Can We Help You? (Room Maryvale A)

06 Jul 19
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM

Tracks: LDW

Speaker(s): John Voymas ; Matthew Needham
Are you fully utilizing the tools, reports, and support that the National Office has available? Join members of the National Office staff for a qui... More...

City Tour with Musical Instrument Museum (Room Lobby)

06 Jul 19
1:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Tracks: Tours

Speaker(s): Across Arizona
Explore the Sonora Desert beauty of Phoenix and Scottsdale. See and hear a world of music at MIM, rated the top attraction in Phoenix and ranked on... More...

Mensa Awards Ceremony (Room Valley of the Sun)

06 Jul 19
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: Mensa

Celebrate the accomplishments of your fellow Mensans and Local Groups at our award presentation. See a preview of the 2020 AG in Kansas City. All m... More...

CANCELLED: Rising Up to Meet the Sky: Dangers, Research, and Hopes (Room Camelback)

06 Jul 19
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM

Tracks: Speaker

Speaker(s): Cioli Barazandeh
As far as one may climb, some will always have the desire to reach for a more distant realm. What place, one might ask, is further from their homes... More...

Codenames Tournament (Room Ahwataukee)

06 Jul 19
1:30 PM - 4:15 PM

Tracks: Tournament

Speaker(s): Jordan Weiss
Spymasters and analysts assemble! The time has come for the 2019 Codenames tournament, through cryptic hints and wordplay we will determine the cle... More...

Enforcing News Media Ethics (Room Deer Valley)

06 Jul 19
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM

Tracks: Speaker

Speaker(s): Alan Korwin
Have fun learning why mass media is the way it is, instead of shouting at your TV. Learn how “news” is gathered, massaged, and presente... More...

How to Make Robert’s Rules Work for You (Room Maryvale A)

06 Jul 19
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM

Tracks: LDW

Speaker(s): Jason Seiler
Robert’s Rules of Order were created to ensure that meetings ran smoothly and efficiently, that everyone’s rights were protected, and t... More...

Navajo Code Talker Peter MacDonald: A Legacy (Room Encanto A)

06 Jul 19
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM

Tracks: Speaker

Speaker(s): Peter MacDonald Sr.
The Navajo code is a unique World War II legacy. It was used in all Pacific battles to transmit top secret and confidential messages. It is the onl... More...

Region 9 Meet-and-Greet (Room Alhambra)

06 Jul 19
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM

Tracks: Meet and Greet

Speaker(s): Alton Hitchcock
Join the newly elected RVC-9 and other members of the Far West Region to talk about what is going on in Mensa as a whole and in your region in part... More...

Running Regional Gatherings (Room Laveen A)

06 Jul 19
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM

Tracks: LDW

Speaker(s): Lacee Hudec
Lacee has served in multiple capacities at WeeM, as a host for Mind Games, and as a volunteer at multiple AGs. She has seen and heard a lot regardi... More...

Ski SIG Meet-and-Greet (Room North Mountain)

06 Jul 19
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM

Tracks: Meet and Greet, SIG

Speaker(s): John Adams
No dues, no newsletter — just snow skiing. Join us to hear about plans for the upcoming season’s trip to the Rockies in February/March. More...

Storming the Wall: Climate Change, Migration, and Homeland Security (Room Paradise Valley)

06 Jul 19
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM

Tracks: Speaker

Speaker(s): Todd Miller
I traveled from Honduras to the Philippines to Paris to the U.S.-Mexico borderlands to connect the dots between the changing climate, displacement,... More...

Twisted, But True! (Room Encanto B)

06 Jul 19
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM

Tracks: Speaker

Speaker(s): Darren Burch
Twisted But True is a very personal journey of “Adversity, Survival, and Success” (reserved for preceding acronym) experienced over the course of a... More...

CANCELLED: Charleston, S.C.: Center of Slavery and Carolina Gold (Room Encanto B)

06 Jul 19
3:00 PM - 4:15 PM

Tracks: Speaker

Speaker(s): Ruth Miller
Winners write the history books. This adage holds for the United States when looking at Southern history. Think the southeast. Think cotton? Think ... More...

Cultural Competency vs. Cultural Humility (Room Maryvale A)

06 Jul 19
3:00 PM - 4:15 PM

Tracks: LDW

Speaker(s): Lora Mitchell
With the complexity of a multicultural society, it is important to gain more than factual knowledge about groups of people who are different from o... More...

Great Arizona Road Trips (Room Camelback)

06 Jul 19
3:00 PM - 4:15 PM

Tracks: Speaker

Speaker(s): Megan Edwards ; Rick Quinn
Here we are in a state with the most spectacular and iconic scenery in the country. But Arizona is far more than The Grand Canyon State. Join Rick ... More...

Let’s Talk About Gifted Children (Room Laveen A)

06 Jul 19
3:00 PM - 4:15 PM

Tracks: LDW

Speaker(s): Courtney Kyle ; Micki Hawn
Does your group have a successful GY program? Are you looking to expand your program or to plan events for GY and family friendly events? Come to t... More...

Mike Wimmer the Journey Continues, Accelerated Education, Robots and AI (Room Encanto A)

06 Jul 19
3:00 PM - 4:15 PM

Tracks: Speaker

Speaker(s): Mike Wimmer
Mike W. is back to follow up his standing ovation presentation from last years AG. Get a first-person perspective on accelerated education from a 1... More...

My Father Boris Karloff: More Than a Monster (Room Valley of the Sun)

06 Jul 19
3:00 PM - 4:15 PM

Tracks: Speaker

Speaker(s): Sara Jane Karloff
With the viewing of home movies, film clips, and my father’s last interview, combined with a candid Q&A session, I hope to give those in ... More...

Network Neuroscience Theory of Human Intelligence (Room Deer Valley)

06 Jul 19
3:00 PM - 4:15 PM

Tracks: Speaker

Speaker(s): Aron Barbey Ph.D.
An enduring aim of research in the psychological and brain sciences is to understand the nature of individual differences in human intelligence, ex... More...

Profits of Denial: Insurance Companies Adding Insult to Injury (Room Paradise Valley)

06 Jul 19
3:00 PM - 4:15 PM

Tracks: Speaker

Speaker(s): Steve Hochfelsen
We rely on insurance companies to take care of our health, our businesses, and other risks when the worst happens. They use zany characters and fri... More...

Region 10 Meet-and-Greet (Room Alhambra)

06 Jul 19
3:00 PM - 4:15 PM

Tracks: Meet and Greet

Speaker(s): Thomas Thomas
Join newly re-elected RVC-10 Thomas G. Thomas and other members of the Florida Region to talk about what is going on in Mensa as a whole and in you... More...

Scuba SIG Meet-and-Greet (Room North Mountain)

06 Jul 19
3:00 PM - 4:15 PM

Tracks: Meet and Greet, SIG

Speaker(s): John Adams
Even if you’ve never experienced the weightlessness and beauty of scuba diving on a tropical coral reef, you’re welcome to join other deep thinkers... More...

70 Years of Fold-Ins, Drawn-Out Dramas, Lighter Sides, and What, Me Worry?: A History & Celebration of MAD Magazine (Room Encanto A)

06 Jul 19
4:30 PM - 5:45 PM

Tracks: Speaker

Speaker(s): Alan Baltis
MAD magazine has looked at the world through smart, satirical eyes for almost 70 years and influenced multiple generations to distrust advertisers,... More...

Euchre Tournament (Room Ahwataukee)

06 Jul 19
4:30 PM - 7:15 PM

Tracks: Tournament

Speaker(s): Beth Weiss
Do you know your right from your left (bower that is)? Do you know what it means when your opponent bids “Hoyle says next?” This tournament will be... More...

Events Committee Meeting (Room Coronado)

06 Jul 19
4:30 PM - 5:45 PM

Tracks: Mensa

Speaker(s): Taz Criss
National committee meeting More...

Exploiting the Internet: A Strategic Approach (Room Maryvale A)

06 Jul 19
4:30 PM - 5:45 PM

Tracks: LDW

Speaker(s): Rich Olcott ; Scott Snider
Some people love the internet, other people have other things to do with their lives, but every Local Group can benefit from capabilities that the ... More...

Hiroshima and the A-bomb, an Eyewitness Account (Room Valley of the Sun)

06 Jul 19
4:30 PM - 5:45 PM

Tracks: Speaker

Speaker(s): Junji Sarashina
Mr. Junji Sarashina will talk about his experience as a hibakusha (atomic bomb survivor) and the “living hell” he lived through. Ironic... More...

I thought I Was So Smart, How Did I Get ADHD? And Now What Do I Do? (Room Deer Valley)

06 Jul 19
4:30 PM - 5:45 PM

Tracks: Speaker

Speaker(s): Douglas Snyder
People with higher-than-average IQs are more difficult to diagnose for ADHD. Undiagnosed adults with ADHD are more prone to addictive or risky beha... More...

Phoenix Rising Cryptic Crawl (Room Encanto B)

06 Jul 19
4:30 PM - 5:45 PM

Tracks: Games

Speaker(s): Tabby Vos
The Phoenix Rising Cryptic Crawl is a puzzle game where teams compete to solve a series of puzzles around the AG area. The answer to one puzzle lea... More...

Pirate Stories for All Ages (Room Paradise Valley)

06 Jul 19
4:30 PM - 5:45 PM

Tracks: Speaker

Speaker(s): Jen Zbylski ; Ronald Tobin
Jennifer Zbylski and Ronald Tobin are both local authors living in Phoenix. Their works explore diverse fictional landscapes, including those where... More...

PolyaMory SIG Meet-and-Greet (Room North Mountain)

06 Jul 19
4:30 PM - 5:45 PM

Tracks: Meet and Greet, SIG

Speaker(s): Leon Feingold Esq.
Meet-and-Greet for anyone interested in learning more about polyamory, socializing with others, and discussing any and all topics re: ethical non-m... More...

Region 5 Meet-and-Greet (Room Alhambra)

06 Jul 19
4:30 PM - 5:45 PM

Tracks: Meet and Greet

Speaker(s): Nancy Campbell
Join newly elected RVC-5 Nancy Campbell and other members of the Southeast Region to talk about what is going on in Mensa as a whole and in your re... More...

The Physics of Nothing (Room Camelback)

06 Jul 19
4:30 PM - 5:45 PM

Tracks: Speaker

Speaker(s): Timmy King
Seriously — this is an entire talk about nothing. We will explore the physics of nothingness throughout history. From the Greek ideas of æthe... More...

This Job Is for the Birds (Room Laveen A)

06 Jul 19
4:30 PM - 5:45 PM

Tracks: LDW

Speaker(s): Jean Becker Ph.D.
Finding members willing to volunteer and become officers is an ongoing challenge for most organizations, and Mensa is no exception. Analyzing the j... More...

Darling It’s Better, Down Where It’s Wetter: Mating Habits of Marine Life (Room Encanto B)

06 Jul 19
6:00 PM - 7:15 PM

Tracks: Speaker

Speaker(s): Tabby Vos
Join Tabby Vos (Metropolitan Washington Mensa) as she deftly explores the mating habits of different varieties of marine life. We’re going to learn... More...

Does Religion Make Us Distrust Each Other? (Room Encanto A)

06 Jul 19
6:00 PM - 7:15 PM

Tracks: Speaker

Speaker(s): Adam Cohen Ph.D.
Religions, like cultures, contain meaningful differences. For example, some religions see thoughts as morally relevant, but others don’t. While som... More...

Gender Differences: Biology and Culture (Room Camelback)

06 Jul 19
6:00 PM - 7:15 PM

Tracks: Speaker

Speaker(s): Billie Enz Ph.D.
This interesting and amusing class will review the biological differences (brain and body) between men and women and discuss how culture has exagge... More...

International Gifted Youth Programs (Room Maryvale A)

06 Jul 19
6:00 PM - 7:15 PM

Tracks: LDW

Speaker(s): Jennifer Wise
In 2018, Jenny represented the Mensa Foundation at the International Board of Director’s meeting. She was amazed at hearing some of the programs ot... More...

Isolated M SIG Family Reunion (Room North Mountain)

06 Jul 19
6:00 PM - 7:15 PM

Tracks: Meet and Greet, SIG

Speaker(s): Bryan Lundgren
We’re a family scattered worldwide that welcomes and engages with Mensans who seek a connection, a good laugh, and an entertaining newsletter with ... More...

Region 7 Meet-and-Greet (Room Alhambra)

06 Jul 19
6:00 PM - 7:15 PM

Tracks: Meet and Greet

Speaker(s): Rich Olcott
Join newly re-elected RVC-7 Rich Olcott and other members of the Heartland Region to talk about what is going on in Mensa as a whole and in your re... More...

The Dysfunction of the American Political System (Room Deer Valley)

06 Jul 19
6:00 PM - 7:15 PM

Tracks: Speaker

Speaker(s): Norman Levine
The causes of the political crisis in the United States lie deeper than contemporary party confrontations. The causes lie in the structure of gover... More...

Why Bad Things Happen to Good Investments (Room Paradise Valley)

06 Jul 19
6:00 PM - 7:15 PM

Tracks: Speaker

Speaker(s): Will Hepburn
If you are among the many investors who has bought an investment that was gaining value and showing a promising future, only to watch helplessly as... More...

Arizona Diamondbacks Baseball Game (Room Chase Field)

06 Jul 19
7:10 PM - 11:00 PM
We have great news for baseball fans attending the Annual Gathering! We’ve reserved a block of discounted tickets to see the Arizona Diamondbacks t... More...

An Archaeology of Atlantis: Plato’s Dialogues, Minoan Culture, and New Analytical Approaches (Room Paradise Valley)

06 Jul 19
7:30 PM - 8:45 PM

Tracks: Speaker

Speaker(s): Christopher Kilgore
The myth of Atlantis comes from Plato’s dialogues, in which Atlantis is described as a circular land comprised of concentric zones of earth and wat... More...

Friends of Bill W (Room Alhambra)

06 Jul 19
7:30 PM - 8:45 PM

Tracks: Meet and Greet

For Mensans and guests who are actively practicing any 12-step program. This is a non-hosted, informal program, not for observers or the curious, p... More...

Name That Movie (Room Encanto B)

06 Jul 19
7:30 PM - 8:45 PM

Tracks: Tournament

Speaker(s): Geri Neemidge ; John Neemidge
Name That Movie consists of short clips from about 40 movies. Each movie clip represents one or more themes. We ask that you identify each movie an... More...

Name That Tune (Room Ahwataukee)

06 Jul 19
7:30 PM - 8:45 PM

Tracks: Tournament

Speaker(s): Alan Stillson
Challenge yourself to quickly recall the title of a song that you may not have heard in many years. Name That Tune is an AG classic that’s always a... More...

The Future of Mensa (Room Laveen A)

06 Jul 19
7:30 PM - 8:45 PM

Tracks: LDW

Speaker(s): Lori Norris
How do you see Mensa changing in the future? Is change good or bad? What direction would you like to see Mensa heading? Come and offer your suggest... More...

The Werewolves of the Phoenix AG (Room 3rd Street Foyer)

06 Jul 19
7:30 PM - 11:59 PM

Tracks: Games

By night, werewolves kill off villagers. By day, enraged villagers kill off suspected werewolves. (But sometimes they mistakenly kill off "inn... More...

Thrifty Wanderlust — How You Can Travel Europe and the World Frugally (Room Deer Valley)

06 Jul 19
7:30 PM - 8:45 PM

Tracks: Speaker

Speaker(s): Paulos Paulos
You’re a Mensan, la creme de la creme, upper 2 percent. You test well. You are well-read and well-traveled, well … at least well read.... More...

Vienna — Capital City of Austria (Room Encanto A)

06 Jul 19
7:30 PM - 8:45 PM

Tracks: Speaker

Speaker(s): Sebastian Lindner
Sebastian Lindner has been asked about his hometown by many people from all over the world who want to know more about it. That is why he likes to ... More...

Your Identity Is Showing (Room Camelback)

06 Jul 19
7:30 PM - 8:45 PM

Tracks: Speaker

Speaker(s): Bill Weber
The presentation focuses on entry-level information for non-professionals to professionals who want to protect their identity online and improve th... More...

Carmina Burana Sing-Along (Room Encanto A)

06 Jul 19
9:00 PM - 10:15 PM

Tracks: Speaker

Speaker(s): Dave Cahn
An annual event! Sing along with (or just listen to) a recording of the bawdy, lustful songs of Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana. You don’t need a good v... More...

Dance the Night Away (Room Valley of the Sun)

06 Jul 19
9:00 PM - 11:59 PM

Tracks: Entertainment

Rouge your knees and shine your wingtips! We’re entering the world of jazz, bootleggers, fast women, and sloe gin. Our own roaring twenties are jus... More...

Music Room (Room Maryvale A)

06 Jul 19
9:00 PM - 11:59 PM

Tracks: Other

Speaker(s): Alan Stillson
This AG interactive singing event will be taking place once more. We’ll gather hootenanny style and sing songs worth singing many years after... More...

Roll for the Galaxy Tournament (Room Ahwataukee)

06 Jul 19
9:00 PM - 11:59 PM

Tracks: Tournament

Speaker(s): Robert Goldsmith Ph.D.
Roll for the Galaxy is a dice game of building space empires. Your dice represent your populace, whom you direct to develop new technologies, settl... More...

Charades (Room Encanto A)

06 Jul 19
10:30 PM - 11:45 PM

Tracks: Speaker

Speaker(s): Dave Cahn
Be amazed as Mensans spend two minutes at a time without saying a word! Our non-competitive format is fun for newcomers and experienced players ali... More...

SIGs at Midnight (Room Overlook Foyer)

06 Jul 19
11:55 PM - 11:59 PM

Tracks: SIG

Join the SIGs on the 4th floor for a games activity. Adults only. More...