PSST!!! If you haven't yet booked your place for the Spring Wine Tasting event, you can still do so! Email pta.treasurer@mensa.org.za now to secure your place!

More info:
You are cordially invited to join Mensa Pretoria for an "Out of Africa" Garden Party and tasting of South Africa's very best Méthode Cap Classique Wines (better known as "Champagne" to anyone who lives OUTSIDE of France...)

Enjoy a welcoming glass of Bubbly on arrival and Morning Tea in the garden of the historic Sammy Marks House Museum, before a guided tasting of a number of award-winning sparkling wines and the still-wine cultivars that they are made from... the best Bubblies to come "Out of Africa".

Those with creative flair will want to come dressed for the occasion, in keeping with the theme ("Out of Africa" or "Spring Day", you decide). Prizes will be awarded (Bubbly, of course) for the Best Dressed and the Most Interestingly Dressed people.

The tasting will continue into the mid-afternoon after a break for a light lunch and awarding of prizes.

ESSENTIAL INFO:

DATE:
SPRING DAY, Saturday 1 September 2018

TIME:
10:30 for 11:00

PLACE:
Sammy Marks House Museum

GPS:
25° 44' 59.41″ S 28° 22' 48.16″ E

ADDRESS:
Bronkhorstspruit Rd, Savannah Country Estate, Donkerhoek, Pretoria
DIRECTIONS:
Take the N4 East from Pretoria
Take Exit 11, Solomon Mahlangu Drive
Turn left at the traffic island
After 800 m turn right on the R104 towards Bronkhorstspruit
After about 1.2 km turn left to Sammy Marks House Museum (white sign board)

FOOD:
Upon arrival you will be treated to some milk tart, coffee and tea. Brunch will be quiche and salad, finished off with apple pie and cream.

COSTS:
R125.00 for paid-up Mensa-members (same price for adults and children); R150.00 for non-members.
This cost covers the food and wines to be tasted.

ADDITIONAL INFO:
The venue is child-friendly and has ample parking.
There is no a la carte menu on that day. If you have special dietary requirements, please let us know in advance, so that we can notify the venue and arrange the necessary with them.
There is a cash bar available for soft drinks and other refreshments.

BOOKINGS: Please e-mail the below information to pta.treasurer@mensa.org.za to secure your booking:
Your name and membership number
Number of bookings
Your cellphone number (in case we need to reach you beforehand)
Proof of payment. Payment details are: Mensa Pretoria, FNB Lynnwood, Branch code 252 045, Account number 5103 0053 626, Ref: Name and membership number

Booking is essential!

Got something you need to get off your chest? Then you should be excited for the next "Open Mic" evening! The advantage of Open Mic evenings is that anyone can join in the conversation on the evening's topic, which means it's much more interactive than listening to a speaker and you might just change on mind on an issue or broaden your worldview.

Mensa Pretoria hosted another Open Mic evening on Wednesday 7 August and the topic was Fake News. 

You are cordially invited to join Mensa Pretoria for an “Out of Africa” Garden Party

and tasting of South Africa’s very best Méthode Cap Classique Wines

(better known as “Champagne” to anyone who lives OUTSIDE of France!)

Enjoy a welcoming glass of Bubbly on arrival and Morning Tea in the garden of the historic Sammy Marks House Museum, before a guided tasting of a number of award-winning sparkling wines and the still-wine cultivars that they are made from... the best Bubblies to come "Out of Africa".

Those with creative flair will want to come dressed for the occasion, in keeping with the theme ("Out of Africa" or "Spring Day", you decide).  Prizes will be awarded (Bubbly, of course) for the Best Dressed and the Most Interestingly Dressed people.

The tasting will continue into the mid-afternoon after a break for a light lunch and awarding of prizes.

ESSENTIAL INFO:

DATE:	SPRING DAY, Saturday 1 September 2018
TIME:	10:30 for 11:00
PLACE:	SAMMY MARKS HOUSE MUSEUM GPS: 25° 44' 59.41″ S 28° 22' 48.16″ E ADDRESS: Bronkhorstspruit Rd, Savannah Country Estate, Donkerhoek, Pretoria
DIRECTIONS:	Take the N4 East from Pretoria Take Exit 11, Solomon Mahlangu Drive Turn left at the traffic island After 800 m turn right on the R104 towards Bronkhorstspruit After about 1.2 km turn left to Sammy Marks House Museum (white sign board)
FOOD:	Upon arrival you will be treated to some milk tart, coffee and tea.  Brunch will be quiche and salad, finished off with apple pie and cream.
COSTS:	R125.00 for paid-up Mensa-members (same price for adults and children);  R150.00 for non-members. This cost covers the food and wines to be tasted.
ADDITIONAL INFO:	The venue is child-friendly and has ample parking. There is no a la carte menu on that day.  If you have special dietary requirements, please let us know in advance, so that we can notify the venue and arrange the necessary with them. There is a cash bar available for soft drinks and other refreshments.
BOOKINGS:	Please e-mail the below information to pta.treasurer@mensa.org.za to secure your booking: Your name and membership number Number of bookings Your cellphone number (in case we need to reach you beforehand) Proof of payment.  Payment details are:  Mensa Pretoria, FNB Lynnwood, Branch code 252 045, Account number 5103 0053 626, Ref:  Name and membership number
	Booking is essential!  Please let us have your complete booking information by WEDNESDAY, 22 AUGUST 2018, as we need to confirm the number of attendees with the venue and wine guides.

We are looking forward to seeing you there!