November 2008
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Tuesday November 4, 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.
This month, In Like Flint (1967). Flint is again called out of retirement when his old boss finds that
he seems to have missed 90 seconds while golfing with the president. Flint finds that the
president has been replaced by an actor (Flint's line [with a wistful look] is "An Actor as
President?") Flint finds that a group of women have banded together to take over the world
through subliminal brainwashing in beauty salons they own.
Seville Diner follows the movie - 289 Broadway, Westwood,NJ. (approx. 9:15 to 10:30, sometimes
later).
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Monday November 10, 2008
8:00 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 Crossover : A Cassandra Kresnov Novel by Joel
Shepherd. The first novel in the Cassandra Kresnov series which follows the adventures of
Cassandra, an artificial person who experiences a moral awakening and must forge new
friendships with old enemies, whilst attempting to confront the most disturbing and deadly
realities of her own. *Modern Masters will tie-in this month with Book II in the series, Breakaway.
For additional information click www.fuddruckers.com/storepage.php?Store=170.
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Wednesday November 12, 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. This month the discussion will
identify various secret, super, undercover agents in the world of comics and graphics. Good spy?
Bad spy? What constitutes an agent? Join us at Uno Chicago Grill, West Belt Plaza, Route 23
South, Wayne, NJ, phone: 973-256-0700, around 6:30PM - 7:45. For additional information click
www.newmooncomics.com.
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Saturday November 22, 2008
2:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Todd's New Place
Rutherford, NJ 07070
directions available upon request/contact Todd
Welcome to the Western Nations of Temnia, a brutal and vicious tyranny ruled by the Immortal
Emperor, the illustrious Naram'tzin, your boss. This game explores life in the far West, where
powerful Samurai serve demon worshipping madmen, and expediency and survival are balanced
by honor and horror. A new day in the Yenxhai Dominions is dawning, and the peaceful nations of
the East should beware!
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Saturday November 8, 2008
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Borders @ Ramsey Interstate Shopping Center
235 Interstate Shopping Center
Ramsey, NJ 07446
201.760.1967
This group meets on the second Saturday of each month and spotlights guest speakers from SF
and genre related fields of interest. This month's guest is Lisa Desimini. Lisa Desimini
(www.lisadesimini.com) is an artist, illustrator and author of children's books. Her artwork has
graced the covers of many book jackets, including Barbara Kingsolver's The Bean Trees, Pigs In
Heaven, and Animal Dreams, the John Nichols trilogy, Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech and
Charlaine Harris' Southern Vampire (Sookie Stackhouse) series. For additional information click
www.borders.com/online/store/StoreDetailView_479.
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Tuesday November 18, 2008
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Borders @ Garden State Plaza
2200 Garden State Plaza Way
Paramus, NJ
201-712-1166
This group meets on the third Tuesday of each month to discuss the major works of the greatest
authors of Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror, and related genres. This month we will be discussing
the works of Ian Fleming (recommended reading Casino Royale). Pre-meeting dinner for this
group is at On The Border, 71 S State Rt 17, Paramus, NJ 07652 phone: 201-368-3380. For
additional information click www.bordersstores.com/stores/store_pg.jsp?storeID=34.
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Wednesday November 19, 2008
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Borders @ Ramsey Interstate Shopping Plaza
235 Interstate Shopping Center
Ramsey, NJ 07446
201.760.1967
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. Please note: this group also
meets for dinner before the event at the store. Pre-meeting dinner this month will be at New York
Steakhouse, 180 Rt. 17 South, Mahwah, NJ 07430, Phone: (201) 529-1806 around 6:30PM - 7:45.
For more information click www.bordersstores.com/stores/store_pg.jsp?storeID=479.
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Saturday November 15, 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 November 25, 2008
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
New Moon Comics
463 Main Street
Little Falls, NJ
973-81-COMIC or 973-812-6642
This event meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month to discuss a specific topic in Science
Fiction, Fantasy, and related genres. Who are the good guys? Who are the bad guys? Smooth
operator or bumbling fool. Characters range from Agent 86 to the ever popular Holmes. 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.
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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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