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 Villages 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 Villages Humanist Club is a chapter of the American Humanist Association.
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
2026
Mar 15 Sunday 10:00 Humanists
Hosting: Jim Laurent
Location: Canal Street Rec Center 1513 Canal Street
Speaker: Gary Segal
Title: Viktor Frankl’s Theory of Man’s Search for Meaning
Description: Viktor Frankl’s Theory of Man’s Search for Meaning and how it can lead people away from suicide into leading productive lives – it gives Meaning to a person’s life.
Bio: Gary has a BS, MS in Mathematics and an MA in Organizational Development along with a PhD in Psychology with his research focusing on Self-Esteem in Children
Mar 22 Sunday 10:00 Humanists Social Circle
Hosting: Scott Roberts
Topic: Are the Mexicans, Chinese or Democratic party weaponizing mass immigration as a tool to subvert American values?
Description: Join us for a stimulating discussion of US immigration policy and American values based on the book "The Invisible Coup" by investigative journalist Peter Schweizer.
Bio: Scott Roberts majored in philosophy as an undergraduate student in 1973, received a scholarship to earn his Master's Degree in Philosophy at DePaul University in 1976 and then earned a JD in law at the Ohio State College of Law in 1979. He practiced law for 33 years in Columbus, Ohio.
Mar 29 No Meeting, Fifth Sunday