Program Details*

Title

HalloweeM's Golden Anniversary: 50 Years of Puns & Fun

Description

HalloweeM has grown from a humble start in 1976 to today’s big-shouldered Mensa institution. The biggest & best Regional Gathering, it’s thrived through dozens of hotels, committees, & themes. Join us for a rollicking tour through the highlights of 50 years of punny costumes, hospitality, programs, & tours, & games. Costume Parade! Fiendish Armchair Treasure Hunt! Pretentious Drinking! Amazing Race!

Presenter’s Name

Alan Baltis

Presenter’s Website

relentlessgeekery.com

*Note: The information above is a draft provided by the presenter and may be different in the HalloweeM Program Booklet.

Date/Time/Location†

Saturday at 10:30 AM in Birch

†Note: The date, time & location listed in our PAAG (when it becomes available) supersedes the date, time & location listed here, if different. The hotel layout for HalloweeM can be found here.

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HalloweeM @Westin North Shore Hotel
[p]Chicago Area Mensa’s Regional Gathering (RG) HalloweeM is being held at the Westin North Shore Hotel. This is a large (about 500 attendees), fun, family-friendly event. Drinks, snacks, and most meals are included. There are games, tournaments, dances, and a multi-track program as well as the infamous Costume Contest on Friday and both Pretentious Drinking and the Epicurean Experience on Saturday. [/p][p]We encourage you to register and book your room in advance to qualify for any discounts, but you may register on-site. [p]Please sign-up on the website to volunteer in before you come to WeeM.[/p][p]Bring books and media to donate to our book sale—all proceeds are donated to a charity.[/p][p]See our HalloweeM website ([url]http://www.chicagomensa.org/weem/index.php[/url]) for the most up-to-date details.[/p]
2026-10-29
16:00
2026-11-01
15:00
601 N Milwaukee Ave, Wheeling, IL 60090

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