BC Islands Mensa

Website for Vancouver Island and Gulf Islands Members

Regular Events

Wednesday Lunches

This event occurs every Wednesday at a specified location For details see the Announcements page under the Upcoming Events heading.

Movie Nights

Some volunteer member organizes attendance at a movie for members.

GAMES NIGHT

Members gather at a member’s residence for an evening of fun and games. Volunteer organizer wanted.

 

TGIF

This event happens every Friday, members and guests meet at a designated restaurant and time for an evening meal.

Potluck

Members and guests gather at a the residence of the Hosting member for a potluck dinner and games/conversations.

Explore the World of Mensa

There are two ways to join Mensa:

  1. Take a supervised entrance test.
  2. Provide evidence of eligibility.                      Details at : mensa.ca/join/  Contact us                                                                                             for  more info.

Upcoming events

Dear BCIM:
 
We will be having a Mid Island Mensa Experience (MIME) at Rathtrevor Provincial Park on Sunday, September 24th, from 10 AM – 4 PM. 
All are welcome – please join us and visit with your Island Ms! 
(This is a no-cost event; BCIM is paying for the site booking.)
 
Details:
  • We have booked Group Picnic Area S1-Picnic Shelter (see Group Sites & Picnic Shelters map here🙂
  • Directions to Rathtrevor PP here:
  • It’s a potluck event – bring your own food and (non-alcoholic) beverages; (smoking/vaping is prohibited, as is alcohol consumption.)
  • If you want to grill, please bring your own bbq and propane – there are no cooking facilities at the Group Picnic Shelters.
  • Games and activities are welcome, and the beach is nearby  – very family and kid-friendly – feel free to hike and bike about!
  • Dress for the weather – it may be cool the last week of September – 🤞 for sunny skies!
  • If you need to carpool and don’t know an attending M, please contact me, (jjpugh57@gmail.com), and I’ll do my best to connect you with a ride from another M.
  • Confirmation of your attendance is appreciated for numbers – please let me know by email.
  • Any questions? – please give me an email or a call (204-881-0089)
(And – a heads up for the next MIME event – a visit to the Courtenay Museum & Paleaontology Centre in October!)
 
Hope to see you soon!
 
Jeffery Pugh
 
 
3 rd Sunday Potluck
This month’s Potluck event will be hosted by Jim and Ute on 17th September 6 pm at 4870 Lochside Dr. Saanich, for fully vaccinated members and guests only. RSVP.
Members in the area: Volunteers welcome to propose/organise additional events or host Potlucks. Please contact G.May: gamay@shaw.ca
 
The Second BC Islands Mensa Picnic
Reminder: The 2nd Annual BC Islands BBQ picnic is 4 days away! (13 Aug. 2023, 4pm – 8pm at Gyro Beach Area ‘B’ Saanich BC)
We still need another potable BBQ unit and volunteers for cook duties. Please contact George at gamay@shaw.ca, this is the correct email address! Please bring eating utensils for your group to minimise waste.
 
***Please note changes to the date, time and site of the 2nd Annual BC Islands Mensa Picnic!***
The Second BC Islands Mensa Picnic
The event will be held on the 13th August 4:00 to 8:00 pm at Site ‘B’ Gyro Park. Free hamburgers, hot-dogs and soft-drinks will be provided but attendees are encouraged to bring extra food to share. We need another BBQ and volunteers, please contact George May.
 
 
“ Chow and Chat”
Every Wednesday at noon.
Currently meeting at Spinnakers for the summer. Inside/outside spaces, on bus route, bike route, and free parking.
Will rotate venues in fall; suggestions welcome.
If you wish to attend, please call or e-mail Bill Dexter by 11 am so he can secure an appropriate sized table. 250-383-1804 bill.dexter@telus.net

The Second BC Islands Mensa Picnic (pending site confirmation).

The event will be held on the 6th August 3:30 to 7:30  pm at Gyro Park. Free hamburgers, hot-dogs and soft-drinks  will be provided but attendees are encouraged to bring extra food to share.

Third Sunday Potluck July 16th 6 pm.

Mary Freeman is hosting this month’s Potluck. All Members welcome. Mary’s address is 9-909 Carolwood Drive, Saanich, BC.