Friday, March 7

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3:00 pm

Hospitality Opens

Ballroom

Game Room Opens

Magnolia Suite - 201

4:00 pm

Group Game Play: Splendor

Magnolia Suite - Room 201

Calling seasoned Splendor players as well as anyone interested in learning a new game. We'll have several copies of Splendor set up for play, and will begin with a walk-through of instructions. Splendor is a game of chip-collecting and card development. Players are merchants of the Renaissance trying to buy gem mines, means of transportation, shops—all in order to acquire the most prestige points.

5:00 pm

Artifacts of the Late 18th Century

Dr. Michael Gunn, Sons of the American Revolution

Diplomat

Join Dr. Gunn as he describes and reflects on more than 30 objects utilized in the 18th century around the time of The Revolutionary War. Take a look at what was worn as clothing, utilized at the dinner table, and used in [more]

5:30 pm

The Mercantile Library

Kara Willis, Mercantile Library

Governor

The Mercantile Library will be raffling off TWO memberships -- one individual and one family -- to a couple of lucky attendees! (Must be present to win.)

Pente Tournament

New players welcome!

Dogwood Suite - 302

Pente is a simple strategy game involving two to four players aiming to create a line of 5 or more of their pieces in a row. Capture your opponent’s pieces and defend your own in this game of planning and tactics.

6:00 pm

Dinner!

Ballroom

Fried Chicken and all the fixings!

New Member Reception

Blue Ash Suite - 362

Are you new to Mensa? Come meet other local members, old and new, at the Friday evening New Member Reception.

7:00 pm

Minor League, Major Fun

Tom Nichols, Dayton Dragons

Diplomat

Insight into the way minor league baseball works, the Dayton Dragons' partnership with the Reds, their focus on family entertainment, a description of a day [more]

Jackbox Games

Senator

Join us in the game room where the "game board" is the TV screen, and bring your smart phone which is your gaming device. We'll play games like trivia, creative fill-in-the-blanks, and drawing. The goals is laughs and having fun. No prior experience necessary!

7:15 pm

Karaoke!

Rebecca Axelrod

Ballroom

The Great Mensa Bake-off!

Ballroom

Bakers and Dessert Makers! Show us what you’ve got! Bring in your best home-made dessert to share. Your fellow Mensans will vote for their favorite, and the winner will be awarded with glory and a gift card!

7:30 pm

The American Sign Museum: Signs of History

Erin Holland, American Sign Museum

Governor

This talk will look at the origins of the Museum and highlights from the collection that celebrate the unique combination of artistry and industry that make [more]

Hell's Ms Meet & Greet

Dogwood Suite - 302

7:40 pm

Euchre Tournament

Euchre experience required.

Dogwood Suite - 302

This tournament goes 3 rounds. Partners and table assignments will be randomly determined. The cumulative high score determines the ranked Euchre player. To be fair to all players, prior Euchre experience is a must.

8:30 pm

Draw your own Conclusions

DudeistJon

Diplomat

Enjoy an insightful and humorous overview of the data and statistics Jon has collected over his years as a wedding officant and organizer of social events throughout the Cincinnati area. Riotously entertaining audience participation will be encouraged but is not required.

9:30 pm

Beer, Meade, and Wine Exchange (BMW) 21+

Dan Schneider

Room 302

Bring an adult beverage (or 3) and be prepared to introduce your libation, and let people try it! Cups are provided. This is a great opportunity to taste a new beverage without the commitment of a 6 pack. You’re encouraged [more]

10:00 pm

Movie: Pete's Pick, TBA

Diplomat

If you know Pete, you know he'll pick a winner. Could be G, PG, or PG-13... More information coming soon!

DDCH Tournament

Experience with Hearts or DDCH preferred.

Ballroom

Hearts is a no-trump, trick-taking card game where the players do their best to avoid taking points. Double Deck Cancellation Hearts is played with six or more players and two decks.

10:30 pm

Group Game Play: Werewolves

Governor

Join this social deduction party game. No prior experience needed, we'll review how to play at the start. Will you be a villager, or a werewolf? Will you survive and catch the werewolf? Or will the werewolves eat the villagers?

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