Humanism
An outlook or system of thought attaching prime importance to human rather than divine or supernatural matters. Humanist beliefs stress the potential value and goodness of human beings, emphasize common human needs, and seek solely rational ways of solving human problems.
The Humanist Club discusses all topics of general human interest and encourages open minded conversations. Speakers are Villages Residents or subject matter experts from outside the Villages.
The Humanist Club meets on the first, second, third and fourth Sunday of the month at 10 AM at the Canal Street Recreation Center. Social time starts at 9:30. The second and fourth Sunday of each month is a dedicated “social Sunday” which features mini-talks and focused small group discussion time. Villages Resident or Guest ID is required to attend.
The Humanist Club collaborates with the Free Thinkers Club, which meets on the second Thursday of the Month at Bridgeport Rec Center at 2:30 PM and the fourth Thursday of the Month at Aviary Rec center at 3:30 PM. Go to the Freethinkers Club page for information on topics and speakers for Thursday meetings.
Humanists and Free Thinkers Club Board (in no particular order)
Jim Laurent
Jim Bucko
Steve Post
Bill Womart
Bo (George) Goldsmith
Bud Webber
Peter Irwin
Karen Salzano
Contact us at villageshumanists@gmail.com
Humanist Club Schedule
2025
Aug 31 No meeting (Fifth Sunday and Labor Day Weekend)
Sept 7 Sunday 10:00 Humanists
Hosting: Bo Goldsmith
Location: Canal Street Rec Center 1513 Canal Street
Speaker: Dr. Roma Tremblay, Nurse Practitioner, UF Health Precision Research Center (Non Villages resident, requires visitor form)
Title: Brain Health Research in the Villages
Description
Bio: Dr. Roma Tremblay is a Nurse Practitioner at the UF Health Precision Research focused on Brain Health research.
Email: villagesresearch@gmail.com (Alyssa) (352)247-2493 rtrem6363@Hotmail.com
Sep 14 Sunday 10:00 Humanists Social Sunday
Hosting: Steve Post
Location: Canal Street Rec Center 1513 Canal Street
Speaker: Steve Post
Title:What Makes a Good Life?
(Happiness, Meaning, and Psychological Richness)
Description
Bio
Sep 21 Sunday 10:00 Humanists
Hosting: Jim Laurent
Location: Canal Street Rec Center 1513 Canal Street
Speaker: Nancy Stampahar
Title: Empower Your Power
Description: The Power Behind Thriving in your 60s, 70s, 80s and beyond. An engaging, energizing, and enlightening presentation to make your golden chapter golden.
Bio: Known for her positivity, authenticity, human behavior knowledge, and wisdom, Nancy Stampahar, is a dynamic and engaging speaker and workshop facilitator. After a 25-year human resource management career coaching and training employees, Nancy created her 3rd act into a non-financial retirement coach, instructor for The Villages Enrichment Academy, and creator of The Villages Resident Lifestyle Club, Empower Your Power, helping 55+ individuals live their best life.
Email: empoweryourpowerclub@gmail.com
Sept 28 Sunday 10:00 Humanists Social Circle
Hosting: Bill Womart
Topic: TBD