National Events Calendar

This talk by Dr. Shelly Cline, Midwest Center for Holocaust Education, will look at the conditions of Germany in the 1920s and 1930s that made Nazism possible. It will explore the propaganda used by the Nazis to gain and sustain the support of the people for their new vision of Germany.

It’s that time of the century! We’re rolling out the red carpet with our theme for 2022 and leaning into an age of dramatic change. Featuring a speakeasy evening, Gatsby costumes, and topics covering both the 1920s and expectations for the 2020s — we’ve got it all!

Break out your best Alice in Wonderland attire and come with us Through the Looking Glass! Fall down the rabbit hole for a long weekend filled with diverse and interactive speaker sessions, games, Eat Me & Drink Me Tastings, Carole-oke, excursions, and more!

This presentation by John Powell, Regional Communications Director at the Social Security Administration Public Affairs Office, will cover key aspects of Social Security retirement and survivor benefits, including eligibility factors, payment calculations, and filing considerations.

This one-day program offers opportunities for participants to explore new and emerging ideas about intelligence and related concepts, accounting for the different contexts that matter to people throughout their lives.

The largest yearly confab of Mensans anywhere, the American Mensa Annual Gathering started as a small, two-day meet-and-greet at the New York Belmont in 1963. The event now spans five days and features a sprawl of talks, games, and entertainment unlike any other.

Ever wanted to go on a safari? You could be in the right time and place to fill one of the two spots left on Hell’s M’s 2022 Safari, July 11–24, 2022.

Metropolitan Washington Mensa is proud to present our 2022 Regional Gathering! Our theme this year is Brave New World … exploring themed programming, hospitality, and games connecting us to our ever-evolving world!

Early Fall is the best time for beach fun, with mild temperatures and plenty of sun. Tidewater Mensa’s beach- and ocean-themed RG has something for everyone, and it overlooks the Boardwalk of Virginia Beach on the Atlantic Ocean!