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 and third Sunday of the month at 10 AM at the Canal Street Recreation Center. Social time with coffee and snacks starts at 9:30. The second 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
Pam Creswell
Mike Enright
Bill Womart
Bo (George) Goldsmith
Bud Webber
Peter Irwin
Karen Salzano
Contact us at villageshumanists@gmail.com
Humanist Club Schedule
2025
Apr 6 Sunday 10:00 Humanists
Hosting: Jim Laurent
Location: Canal Street
Speaker: Jim Laurent
Title: Should the British Museum return its treasures?
Description: The museum holds all the best that the British Empire could plunder from around the world. How did they get there and should they be returned? Jim presents the facts and asks for your opinion.
Bio: Jim Laurent is a trained educator who started his career as a 7th grade science teacher. He worked for 30 years as an instructor and technologist in the computer industry for companies including Sun Microsystems and Oracle Corp. Jim has 40 years of public speaking experience and is a member of the Board of the Humanists Club in the Villages.
Apr 13 Sunday 10:00 Humanists Social Sunday
Hosting: Karen Salzano
Location: Canal Street
Speaker:
Title: TED Talk title:"Why Having Fun is the Secret to a Healthier Life" by Catherine Price. (Something we can all learn and benefit from.)
Description: What is fun?
How does fun make us healthier?
How can we incorporate more fun into our everyday lives?
Apr 20 Sunday 10:00 Humanists Easter Sunday
Hosting: Bo Goldsmith
Location: Canal Street
Speaker: Introductory Remarks: Jim Bucko
Title: Movie “The Life of Brian.”
Description: Comedy in the style of Monty Python. Set in 1st century Syria Palestine with a hero that is born on the same day as Jesus and then lives and dies a parallel life.
Apr 27 Sunday 10:00 Humanists
Hosting: Gene Harris
Topic: Poolside Chat