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Pilgrims' Progress: November 21-23, 2008
We've come a long way, baby, since 1620! From the Puritans to the Patriots, the Bay State has seen it all.
Come celebrate our history!
Throughout the weekend, attendees will be awarded Pilgrim Pounds for participating in various activities.
These Pilgrim Pounds can be used in a variety of raffles for prizes. Saturday evening features karaoke and
a costume contest where you can dress up as your favorite Bay State character from real life or fiction.
And don't forget the open bar mixer!
A Thanksgiving dinner is tentatively planned for Friday night; Saturday lunch and continental breakfasts
on Saturday and Sunday are included. Our dedicated video game room, which was a huge hit last year, is
returning. And, of course, don't forget the "old-fashioned" games, tournaments, puzzles, and so much more!
Questions or suggestions? Contact RG Chair Claire Natola at chair@bostonrg.org.
Sign our guest book for 1 Pilgrim Pound.
View or sign the guest book.
Female Mensan from Maine seeks roommate for RG. Please contact RG Chair Claire Natola at chair@bostonrg.org for details.
Main Events
These are located in Hospitality unless otherwise indicated. Be sure to check the Speakers and Activities and Games pages for happenings in those areas...
Friday 3:00pm: Registration opens
Friday 6:00-8:00pm: Turkey Dinner
Enjoy a early Thanksgiving feast! We encourage attendees to bring their best homemade pie for sharing. You could win the pie-judging contest!
Friday 9:00-11:00pm: Open Bar
Pete the Bartender makes your drink to order even if you just want ice cream!
Saturday 8:00-10:00am: Continental Breakfast
Saturday 10:30am: Mensa Admission Test
After the test, prospects may attend the RG, Experience the abundance of Hospitality and attend workshops and seminars, free of charge. Administered by Dr. Peter Bradley in the Board Room.
Saturday 12:30-1:30pm: Lunch
Probably BBQ: pulled pork, pulled chicken, cornbread, etc.
Saturday 7:00pm: Chinese Banquet
Off-site. Tickets cost $15. Advance purchase only; walk-ins to the banquet cannot be accommodated. See registration form. SOLD OUT!
Saturday 8:00pm: Costume Judging
Dress up as your favorite Bay State character from real life or fiction, and you could win our costume contest!
Saturday 9:00-11:00pm: Open Bar
Pete the Bartender returns to keep us in good spirits!
Saturday 9:00pm: Karaoke
Band in a Box, New England's best karaoke jockeys, return for another year of entertainment, so get ready to pick your favorite songs to perform in front of an adoring crowd.
Saturday 9:30pm: Silent Auction Closes
Many fabulous items will be available for bidding, so be sure to keep an eye on the items you want!
Sunday 8:00-10:00am: Continental Breakfast
Sunday 11:00am: Awards and Prizes
We'll announce the winners of our tournaments and contests, and pick the big winners of our raffle prizes!
Sunday 12:00pm: Underground Explorations in Boston: A Tour - Meredith Anderson
Off-site. Ever wonder what's underneath you as you walk around Boston? Follow us for a unique look at the things you can't see in Boston! Learn about Boston's impressive history of great engineering feats. Follow us for a tour about some of Boston's favorite things- tunnels, landfill, and parks! We will learn about the construction of the Big Dig, different tunnel making methods, and utilities. We'll also take a ride on the nation's oldest subway system and a walk on the new Rose Kennedy Greenway. We'll car pool to the Quincy Adams Subway Station where parking is $5 and travel as a group on this tour.
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