The Villages Humanist Club
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 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
May 19 Sunday Humanists
Hosting: Bo Goldsmith
Location: Canal Street
Speaker: Lisa French
Title: Mary McLeod Bethune
Description: Mary McLeod Bethune was a fascinating educator, innovator and activist. Among her accomplishments - she founded Bethune Cookman College, was a close personal friend to Eleanor Roosevelt and held the top posts in the FDR administration by an African American. She is one of the 2 statues in the US Congress representing the state of Florida.
Bio: Lisa French grew up in Texas and lived and worked in various parts of the country. A financial career offered her a chance to travel the globe, develop a mixture of skills and know a wide variety of individuals. Studying history, especially women’s, is her current passion. She delights in sharing the compelling stories she discovers
May 26 Sunday Humanists No meeting
Jun 2 Sunday Humanists
Hosting: Bo Goldsmith
Location: Canal Street
Speaker: Bo Goldsmith
Title: Do you prefer a health care industry or a health care system? Are you sure?
Description: Health care delivery in the USA currently exhibits features of both profit-driven industry models and outcomes-driven system models. Frequent criticisms of our existing care delivery structure include individual and aggregate costs and variable individual access to care.
Bio: Bo is a retired medical doctor and member of the Board of the Humanist Club
Jun 9 Sunday Humanists
Social Sunday
Hosting: Pam Cresswell and Karen Salzano
Location: Canal Street
Speaker: Pam Cresswell
Title: “The newest protocols for Optimizing your Sleep.”
Jun 16 Sunday Humanists
No Meeting: Father’s Day
Jun 23 Sunday Humanists No Meeting
June 30 No meeting Fifth Sunday
July Humanists Club No Meetings all July