E-Update

January 2007

January Calendar of Events

Monday, January 1, 2006 2:00 - 6:00 PM Open House Mixer.  At Trisha's, 1832 Talisker Drive, 759.1232 for directions. I hope everyone can try to join us for the first get-together of the year. We'll be serving black-eyed peas, white chili and an assortment of other goodies. Outside smoking around my handy-dandy new fire pit.

Friday, January 5 at 6:00 pm - Dinner at The Commissary, 2290 South Germantown Rd. The second in our research trip to seek out the best Memphis BBQ. RSVP to Trisha by noon on the 5th if you plan on attending.

Friday, January 12 at 6:00 pm - Dinner at Steak & Shake on Stage Rd, then on to Trisha's for a night of cards.. Hearts, Spades, Uno, Poker... YOU decide what we play. RSVP to Trisha at trisha1832@gmail.com by noon on the 12th.

Saturday January 13 at 2:00pm - Stained Glass 201 Last month members made Stained Glass Christmas ornaments using the foil technique. This month, members will learn about working with lead to make more substantial pieces, such as stained glass windows. Choose from one of the two patterns below or from an assortment of other simple patterns. Class 3 will be in February and will cover fused glass (providing I get my kiln set up by then.) Since we're going to be sharing tools, participation is limited so RSVP to Trisha at trisha1832@gmail.com as soon as you can.

      
Stained glass 201 project selections

Friday, January 19 at 6:00 pm - Bosco's on the Square, 2120 Madison Avenue. The Restaurant for Beer Lovers, but they also have terrific food. RSVP to Trisha by noon on the 19th at trisha1832@gmail.com.

Friday, January 26 at 6:00 pm - Dinner at Abuelo's, 8274 Highway 64 (Stage Rd.) In front of Lowe's. We've had numerous requests to return to Abuelo's for another round of their terrific food. If you've never eaten there, it's a treat for the tastebuds, the atmosphere is great and of course the time spent with friendly M-Friends participants makes any dinner special. Please try to join us for this. RSVP to Trisha at trisha1832@gmail.com by noon on the 26th. 

Sunday, February 4 - SuperBowl Sunday Party at Susan Hinson's. We'll play some games, eat some incredible food and enjoy the Superbowl Commercials. RSVP to Susan Hinson at legaleaglette@bellsouth.net.  

Dear Fellow Mensans,

At one of the Friday dinners in December, at Pig and Whistle, several of us were talking about all the wonderful BBQ places in Memphis and debating which was the best. At one point, we even had a waiter and the hostess involved in the debate. So we decided to do some thorough research on the matter. For the months of January - April, we will try a different BBQ restaurant each month and at the end of April, we will choose the best from the five (including Pig & Whistle). The winner will be one of our selections for May (Memphis in May time) and we will present the winner with an "M-Friends Best" certificate. 

So, send me your selection of restaurants to set up for research and give me any additional information you may have on them.  Let the research begin.

GUYS: Don't forget,  Jami and some of the other guys are planning a  surprise for the Ladies. If you're interested in helping, contact Jami at: jfrancis@ram-pc.org. He says he wants to keep this a secret until the time is right - and appears to be swearing everyone to secrecy. 

	Stained Glass Christmas Ornaments by Jami Francis, Marilyn Shiffman & Whitney Hartman,

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