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6th Annual New Year's Eve Around the World Zoom Party

Virtual meeting

No group assigned

Join us to ring in your New Year, then stick around as we celebrate 2026 rolling across the globe — 24 times in 24 time zones!

Starts
 December 31, 2025
 5:00 AM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

Ends
 January 1, 2026
 6:00 AM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

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Why Everyone Should Read Science Fiction

Webinar

San Francisco Regional Mensa

Science fiction is not what you think. Since the dawn of the genre, sci-fi has been at the forefront of social-justice debates. If you suppose you know what science fiction is all about because you've seen "Star Wars," Hugo and Nebula award-winning bestselling author Robert J. Sawyer will show that "Star Wars" isn't science fiction, and introduce you to real sci-fi.

Starts
 January 10, 2026
 2:30 PM America/Los Angeles (GMT-08:00)

Ends
 January 10, 2026
 5:00 PM America/Los Angeles (GMT-08:00)

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Level Up! Engineering Empathy In Your Organization

Leadership Workshop

No group assigned

Starts
 January 13, 2026
 7:00 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

Ends
 January 13, 2026
 8:00 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

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Plants Misbehaving

Webinar

San Francisco Regional Mensa

Once upon a time, "weird" referred to the supernatural -- anything eerie, fantastic, or mysterious. Today, most plants are viewed as anything but. Discover some of these weird and wonderful denizens of the plant kingdom.

Starts
 January 18, 2026
 2:30 PM America/Los Angeles (GMT-08:00)

Ends
 January 18, 2026
 5:00 PM America/Los Angeles (GMT-08:00)

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Irish Mensa Lecture & Discussion: How Women Made the Global Economy

Virtual meeting

No group assigned

Each month we watch a pre-recorded lecture from Gresham College and follow up with a discussion inspired by what we just learned. This month's topic is "How Women Made the Global Economy."

Starts
 January 19, 2026
 1:00 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

Ends
 January 19, 2026
 2:30 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

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Non-fiction Book Discussion - Change the Recipe by José Andrés

Virtual meeting

Mensa of Western Washington

Join us for a discussion of Change the Recipe by José Andrés. We’ll share what we enjoyed, what challenged us, and how the book landed with each of us — whether you’ve just finished it or are still mid-read.

Starts
 January 21, 2026
 6:30 PM America/Los Angeles (GMT-08:00)

Ends
 January 21, 2026
 7:30 PM America/Los Angeles (GMT-08:00)

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Hyper Brain, Hyper Body – British Mensa Edition: Unlocking the Mind-Body Connection

Virtual meeting

No group assigned

Join us for a special webinar as British Mensa shares fresh findings from a UK replication of the Hyper Brain, Hyper Body study. Building on groundbreaking research with American Mensa members, this session reveals new insights into the relationship between high IQ and certain physiological and psychological conditions.

Starts
 January 21, 2026
 1:30 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

Ends
 January 21, 2026
 2:30 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

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BLAST! Northern N.J. Mensa RG

Regional Gathering

BLAST!, Northern N.J.'s RG, is back! Join us for great hospitality, tons of games, scintillating speakers, poker and Hearts tourneys, whiskey tasting, wine tasting, along with some of N.J.'s best foods and curated adult beverages!

Starts
 January 23, 2026
 5:00 PM US/Eastern (GMT-05:00)

Ends
 January 25, 2026
 12:00 PM US/Eastern (GMT-05:00)

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Theodore Talk: Narrative War: The Philosophy of Social Conflict

Virtual meeting

Brian L. Steed, PhD, Associate Professor of Military History at the US Army Command and General Staff College, and author of Narrative War: The Philosophy of Social Conflict, will discuss the six big ideas associated with narrative war and the basic strategy and critical questions necessary for understanding, conducting, and ideally winning narrative war.

Starts
 January 25, 2026
 2:30 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

Ends
 January 25, 2026
 3:30 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

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New Zealand Sunday Seminars: The Science Behind the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics - How Experiments on a Chip Revealed Quantum Physics Acting on a Macroscopic Scale

Virtual meeting

Join us for a fascinating seminar with Dr. Uli Zülicke of Victoria University of Wellington as he explores the groundbreaking work behind the 2025 Physics Nobel Prize. Learn how Nobel laureates John Clarke, Michel H. Devoret, and John M. Martinis brought quantum behavior into the macroscopic world — paving the way for today’s quantum computing revolution.

Starts
 January 31, 2026
 6:00 PM US/Eastern (GMT-05:00)

Ends
 January 31, 2026
 7:00 PM US/Eastern (GMT-05:00)

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The Office RG

Regional Gathering

Central Alabama Mensa

Are you a Pam or a Dwight? Or the always cool Jim? Join us to find out and have some fun making fun of the office. Bring your old necktie and worst business attire. Enjoy great food, good fellowship, and interesting speakers.

Starts
 February 13, 2026
 3:00 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

Ends
 February 15, 2026
 11:00 AM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

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ResuRGence: The Way We Brrrrrr!

Regional Gathering

New Hampshire Mensa

Join us for "The Way We Brrrrrr!", featuring speaker tracks, our movie room, our fully stocked games room, our crafts room, probably a poker tournament, and maybe even a special event ... or two!

Starts
 February 13, 2026
 3:00 PM US/Eastern (GMT-05:00)

Ends
 February 15, 2026
 12:00 PM US/Eastern (GMT-05:00)

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Irish Mensa Lecture & Discussion: Calendar Curiosities for February 29

Virtual meeting

No group assigned

Did Archbishop Whitgift really die on February 29, 1603? Why are there more Friday 13th's now than in the Middle Ages? How did a famous composer (who died on Friday 13th) manage to write all his 39 operas before his ninth birthday? And how can we explain the mysterious date of the death of St. Teresa of Avila? This lecture will cast light upon the quirks of our calendar, and you'll also learn a quick way to work out the day of the week of any given date.

Starts
 February 16, 2026
 1:00 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

Ends
 February 16, 2026
 3:00 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

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Non-fiction Book Discussion - The Psychology of Money: Timeless lessons on wealth, greed, and happiness by Morgan Housel

Virtual meeting

Mensa of Western Washington

Join us on Wednesday, Jan. 21 at 6:30 p.m. (Pacific) for a relaxed discussion of The Psychology of Money: Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed, and Happiness by Morgan Housel. We’ll share what we enjoyed, what challenged us, and how the book landed with each of us — whether you’ve just finished it or are still mid-read.

Starts
 February 18, 2026
 6:30 PM America/Los Angeles (GMT-08:00)

Ends
 February 18, 2026
 7:30 PM America/Los Angeles (GMT-08:00)

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Theodore Talk: Munich and the Rise of the Nazi Party

Virtual meeting

Dr. Shelly Cline, Historian and Director of Education at the Midwest Center for Holocaust Education, will explore Munich's central role in the rise of National Socialism -- from its roots in the aftermath of World War I, through Hitler's transformation of the Nazi Party, to the city's function within the broader machinery of the Third Reich. The presentation will also examine how Munich has since reckoned with this complex and troubling legacy.

Starts
 February 22, 2026
 2:30 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

Ends
 February 22, 2026
 3:30 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

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Level Up! Permission to be Human: Rewriting the Gifted Identity to Prevent Burnout

Leadership Workshop

No group assigned

Many gifted adults grow up shaped by high expectations — a “gifted identity” that drives excellence but also fuels perfectionism and burnout, especially in leadership roles. This talk explores how reframing that identity through self-compassion and humanity can lead to healthier leadership, greater authenticity, and more sustainable well-being.

Starts
 February 23, 2026
 7:00 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

Ends
 February 23, 2026
 8:00 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

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Party at Sea in Southeast Asia

Multi-Day Meeting

HELL's M's, the Party SIG of American Mensa, is planning a Party at Sea! Join us on Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Sun for an exotic trip to Southeast Asia.

Starts
 February 24, 2026
 12:00 PM Asia/Hong Kong (GMT+08:00)

Ends
 March 10, 2026
 1:00 AM Asia/Hong Kong (GMT+08:00)

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Level Up! Lead With Relationship

Leadership Workshop

No group assigned

We ALL experience work like a relationship. That means we crave the same things from work that we do ANY important relationship in our lives: acceptance, appreciation, and commitment. Through this eye-opening talk, Jason Lauritsen delivers an experience that helps leaders put an end to outdated ways of managing people, liberating employees to deliver their best.

Starts
 March 4, 2026
 7:00 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

Ends
 March 4, 2026
 8:00 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

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Zinzinnati 2026 RG

Regional Gathering

Cincinnati Area Mensa

Registration is open for next year's Cincinnati Area Mensa Regional Gathering, Zinzinnati 2026: Welcome to Porkopolis! You can look forward to a wide range of programming and tournaments, from speakers, to workshops, to learning new board games, and more!

Starts
 March 6, 2026
 3:00 PM US/Eastern (GMT-05:00)

Ends
 March 8, 2026
 3:00 PM US/Eastern (GMT-05:00)

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Irish Mensa Lecture and Discussion: Why Are Cities Going Bankrupt?

Virtual meeting

No group assigned

Each month we watch a pre-recorded lecture from Gresham College and follow up with a discussion inspired by what we just learned. This month's topic is "Why Are Cities Going Bankrupt?."

Starts
 March 16, 2026
 2:00 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

Ends
 March 16, 2025
 3:30 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

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Non-fiction Book Discussion - March (Omnibus) by John Lewis

Virtual meeting

Mensa of Western Washington

Join us on Wednesday, Jan. 21 at 6:30 p.m. (Pacific) for a relaxed discussion of March (Omnibus) by John Lewis. We’ll share what we enjoyed, what challenged us, and how the book landed with each of us — whether you’ve just finished it or are still mid-read.

Starts
 March 18, 2026
 6:30 PM America/Los Angeles (GMT-08:00)

Ends
 March 18, 2026
 7:30 PM America/Los Angeles (GMT-08:00)

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Theodore Talk: Dudley Clarke: The Genius of Deception

Virtual meeting

Can one mind alter the course of a world war? In WWII Cairo, British officer Dudley Clarke waged battle not with bullets, but with brilliant deception — using imagination and theatrical flair to mislead the Nazis on a massive scale. Join author Robert Hutton as he reveals the astonishing true story behind The Illusionist: The True Story of the Man Who Fooled Hitler.

Starts
 March 22, 2026
 2:30 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

Ends
 March 22, 2026
 3:30 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

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Carolinah Regional Gathering

Regional Gathering

Piedmont Area Mensa

Get ready to strike Mensa gold! Piedmont Area Mensa is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a sparkly, golden-themed RG: “50 Shiny Years – PAM’s Golden Jubilee: Baby, There’s Gold On Site!,” featuring three days of gleaming speakers, glittering games, and golden-good fun!

Starts
 March 27, 2026
 4:00 PM US/Eastern (GMT-05:00)

Ends
 March 29, 2026
 12:00 PM US/Eastern (GMT-05:00)

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American Mensa Committee Meeting

Committee Meeting

A meeting of the American Mensa Committee will be held (location TBD) on Saturday, March 28, starting at 10 a.m., Central time.

Starts
 March 28, 2026
 10:00 AM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

Ends
 March 28, 2026
 5:00 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

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TRAVELING MS ADVENTURES for 2026

Local Group Meeting

Starts
 April 3, 2026
 1:00 AM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

Ends
 April 16, 2026
 1:00 AM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

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Mind Games 2026

Fun & Frivolity

Join us in Herndon, Va., for Mind Games 2026 — one of the most respected national games competitions. The four-day board-game-judging marathon draws Mensans and their guests from across the country, where they test, rate, and celebrate the year's best new-to-market games, all vying for the coveted Mensa Select® seal.

Starts
 April 16, 2026
 4:00 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

Ends
 April 19, 2026
 12:00 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

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Irish Mensa Lecture & Discussion: Why Do We Laugh?

Virtual meeting

No group assigned

Each month we watch a pre-recorded lecture from Gresham College and follow up with a discussion inspired by what we just learned. This month's topic is "Why Do We Laugh?."

Starts
 April 20, 2026
 1:00 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

Ends
 April 20, 2026
 2:30 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

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Theodore Talk: Language Processing in the Brain Across Diverse Languages and Speakers

Virtual meeting

What does the brain really do with language? Neuroscientist Saima Malik-Moraleda explores how the brain processes dozens of natural and constructed languages — across monolinguals, bilinguals, and polyglots — revealing a surprisingly universal language network shaped more by proficiency than by the language itself.

Starts
 April 26, 2026
 2:30 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

Ends
 April 26, 2026
 3:30 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

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Hawaii Gathering at Sea

Regional Gathering

Set sail for an island-sized celebration! In honor of 60 brilliant years of Mensa Hawaii, the Aloha Lei Hawaii SIG invites you to the Hawaii Gathering at Sea — a not-your-average RG adventure aboard the Celebrity Edge. We’ll cruise from sunny Honolulu on May 7, 2026, arriving in vibrant Vancouver on May 15, with plenty of aloha spirit along the way.

Starts
 May 7, 2026
 5:00 PM Pacific/Honolulu (GMT-10:00)

Ends
 May 15, 2026
 9:00 AM Pacific/Honolulu (GMT-10:00)

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Irish Mensa Lecture & Discussion: The Later Years: Organisation, Independence and Peace of Mind

Virtual meeting

No group assigned

Each month we watch a pre-recorded lecture from Gresham College and follow up with a discussion inspired by what we just learned. This month's topic is "The Later Years: Organisation, Independence and Peace of Mind."

Starts
 May 18, 2026
 1:00 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

Ends
 May 18, 2026
 3:30 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

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Theodore Talk: National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame

Virtual meeting

Saddle up for a lively look at cowgirl history and culture with Bethany Dodson of the National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame. Enjoy a virtual tour, unforgettable stories of trailblazing women, and a preview of the museum’s major expansion opening in 2026.

Starts
 May 24, 2026
 2:30 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

Ends
 May 24, 2026
 3:30 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

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Theodore Talk: The NASA Psyche Mission: First Journey to a Metal World

Virtual meeting

What if we could visit a planet’s metal core? Join Lindy Elkins-Tanton, principal investigator of NASA’s Psyche mission, for a fascinating look at asteroid Psyche — a rare, metal-rich world that may reveal how rocky planets like Earth were built. She’ll share what we know, what we hope to discover, and how the mission is navigating its journey toward orbit in 2029.

Starts
 June 28, 2026
 2:30 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

Ends
 June 28, 2026
 3:30 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

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Mensa Foundation Colloquium 2026

Community Event

Registration now for Colloquium 2026: "Brain Health Across the Lifespan." Join the Mensa Foundation on June 30 at the Omni Hotel in Fort Worth for their flagship event, exploring how to protect and strengthen brain health from before birth through late life.

Starts
 June 30, 2026
 1:00 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

Ends
 June 30, 2026
 5:00 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

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American Mensa Annual Gathering 2026

National Meeting

Set your coordinates for a Texas-sized celebration at Annual Gathering 2026, July 1–5! Fort Worth is bursting with history, music, food, art, and true Lone Star spirit — and we get to enjoy it all week. Reconnect with old friends, make new ones, and experience a time you'll never forget.

Starts
 July 1, 2026
 12:00 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

Ends
 July 5, 2026
 12:00 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

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American Mensa Committee Meeting

Committee Meeting

A meeting of the American Mensa Committee will be held at the 2026 Annual Gathering in Fort Worth, TX, on Thursday, July 2 (exact time TBD).

Starts
 July 2, 2026
 9:00 AM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

Ends
 July 2, 2026
 12:00 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

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Theodore Talk: Born Smart or Built Smart? The Truth About Intelligence and Effort

Virtual meeting

What matters more — natural ability or how you use it? In this talk, Alexander Puutio, Adjunct Professor at Columbia University and author of AI for MBAs, explores how intelligence is built through curiosity, resilience, and deliberate practice. He’ll challenge static views of IQ and offer practical insights on how individuals and organizations can make intelligence truly count.

Starts
 July 26, 2026
 2:30 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

Ends
 July 26, 2026
 3:30 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

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Theodore Talk: Wild Boar to Baconfest: Pigs in History and Culture

Virtual meeting

Pigs have shaped human diets and culture for over 12,000 years, from medieval Europe to modern barbecue. Food historian Cynthia Clampitt explores their culinary, cultural, and historical impact — from blood sausage to bacon — highlighting both their delights and challenges.

Starts
 August 23, 2026
 2:30 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

Ends
 August 23, 2026
 3:30 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

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American Mensa Committee Meeting

Committee Meeting

A meeting of the American Mensa Committee will be held at the National Office in Hurst, TX, on Saturday, Sept. 26, starting at 10 a.m., Central time.

Starts
 September 26, 2026
 10:00 AM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

Ends
 September 26, 2026
 5:00 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

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Theodore Talk: How to Communicate with Someone Who Disagrees with You

Virtual meeting

Disagreement doesn’t have to mean deadlock. In this engaging talk, Mensan Jenny Grant Rankin, PhD, reveals what’s really happening in the brain when people resist ideas — and how to communicate in ways that lower defenses and open minds. Blending research, storytelling, and practical strategies, she shows how to persuade even the most skeptical audiences and create more productive, respectful conversations.

Starts
 September 27, 2026
 2:30 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

Ends
 September 27, 2026
 3:30 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

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Theodore Talk: Saving the World with Cheap, Generic Toys

Virtual meeting

Brian McCarty’s War Toys® project adds “humanitarian heroes” to classic toy soldiers, transforming play from conflict-focused to more thoughtful, peaceful scenarios — proving small design changes can shape generations.

Starts
 October 25, 2026
 2:30 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

Ends
 October 25, 2026
 3:30 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

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American Mensa Committee Meeting

Committee Meeting

A meeting of the American Mensa Committee will be held (location TBD) on Saturday, Dec. 5, starting at 10 a.m., Central time.

Starts
 December 5, 2026
 10:00 AM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

Ends
 December 5, 2026
 5:00 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

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American Mensa Committee Meeting

Committee Meeting

A meeting of the American Mensa Committee will be held (location TBD) on Saturday, March 20, starting at 10 a.m., Central time.

Starts
 March 20, 2027
 10:00 AM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

Ends
 March 20, 2027
 5:00 PM US/Central (GMT-06:00)

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