December 2008
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Tuesday December 2, 2008
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Hillsdale Public Library
509 Hillsdale Avenue
Hillsdale, NJ 07642
201.358.5072
This group meets on the first Tuesday of each month to view SF and other genre related films.
To continue our "uplifting" holiday offering, Chris's choice this December is Ebbie - Ebbie (1995) -
In this updated retelling of Dickens' A Christmas Carol, ruthless business-woman and shopping
store owner Elizabeth "Ebbie" Scrooge (played by Susan Lucci) is taught the true spirit of
Christmas by three Spirits who visit her. And, to continue our "uplifting" tradition, dinner following
the movie will be at Bensi Restaurant, 387 Washington Ave. (next to Kings), Hillsdale, NJ, 07642,
201-722-8881.
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Monday December 8, 2008
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Fuddruckers
282 Route 4 East
Paramus, NJ
201.343.4533
This group meets on the second Monday of each month to discuss a specific mystery, horror, or
intrigue novel. This month's selection is Say Goodbye by EJ Rand. Say Goodbye is Winner of the
2007 David G. Sasher, Sr. Best Unpublished Thriller Novel Award. His novel SAY GOODBYE, A
Reluctant Sleuth Mystery, begins the series and introduces the reader to Gary and Becca
Kemmerman. The series shows how the characters evolve - from meeting, to marriage and in
between a whole bunch of mayhem. For additional information click
www.fuddruckers.com/storepage.php?Store=170.
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Wednesday December 10, 2008
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
New Moon Comics
463 Main Street
Little Falls, NJ
973-81-COMIC or 973-812-6642
This group meets on the second Wednesday of each month to discuss all things related to comic
books, anime, and manga. Whether its Golden Age, Silver Age, Manga, or anime, this group
tackles the ins and outs of art, story, and the graphic media. Please note: this group also meets
for dinner before the event at the store. Join us at varied locations (directions are always
available) around 6:30PM - 7:45. For additional information click www.newmooncomics.com.
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Saturday December 27, 2008
2:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Todd's New Place
Rutherford, NJ 07070
directions available upon request/contact Todd
This ongoing Roleplaying Game features the continuing adventures of a group of characters
caught in the swirling chaos of politics and clandestine warfare between a number of hidden
societies.
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Saturday December 13, 2008
6:30 pm - 10:30 pm
The Lutheran Church of the Redeemer
55 Wyckoff Avenue
Ramsey, NJ 07652
201.327.0148
This group meets on the second Saturday of each month and spotlights guest speakers from SF
and genre related fields of interest. Join us for a fun night of food, a great discussion panel and
more. Our panel includes a favorite guest, S.E. Schlosser, folklorist and story-teller
(www.americanfolklore.net) and the Jersey Devil Hunters Group (www.njdevilhunters.com). For
additional information click redeemer.ctsmemberconnect.net/home-ctrl.do.
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Wednesday December 17, 2008
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Panera Bread Restaurant
1300 Rt. 17 North
Ramsey, NJ 07466
201.236.6300
Films to Come: 4-Star Movie Group
This group discusses new and upcoming genre and genre-related films, tv, books and current
media happenings, as well as current releases, classics and more. If it has to do with
entertainment, it's here. Films recently seen by those attending are discussed, rated,
recommended or panned, as well as what people are watching. For additional information click
www.paneranj.com.
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Saturday December 20, 2008
2:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Reality's Edge Game Store
Ridge Road
North Arlington, NJ
The D&D roleplaying game is being DM'ed by Chuck Garofalo and is a great time for all. If you are
interested in joining or observing please let us know. We can expand the game if we know that
you are interested. A related group for those interested in D&D gaming is the Heroes and Rogues
Group listed on the Calendar of events.
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Tuesday December 30, 2008
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
New Moon Comics
463 Main Street
Little Falls, NJ
973-81-COMIC or 973-812-6642
*please note date change for this month. Rob will be away for the holidays, so we move back one
week* New Moon Comics, LLC Welcomes the Science Fiction Society of Northern New Jersey
(SFSNNJ) and its members every fourth (4TH) Tuesday for their "Themes Of The Fantastic"
meetings.
Join Moderators Steve Spinosa and Bill Wagner as they delve into the art of the amazing and the
science of the stupendous by tackling topics from all aspects of the genres.
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Friday December 5, 2008
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Panera Bread Restaurant
1300 Rt. 17 North
Ramsey, NJ 07466
201.236.6300
This group meets on the 4th Friday of each month to discuss various works of "modern" masters
or upcoming talent in SF, fantasy, paranoramal and related genres. This month is Breakaway: A
Cassandra Kresnov Novel by Joel Shepherd. Cassandra Kresnov, a highly advanced
hunter-killer android, becomes involved with two young troubleshooters for the secret service and
finds out more than she ever wanted to know about the Tanushan underground and those on the
fringes. For more information click www.bordersstores.com/stores/store_pg.jsp?storeID=479.
For additional information click www.paneranj.com.
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