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 27 Sunday 10:00 Humanists
Hosting: Gene Harris
Indoor social Chat Topic: “Where do people get their sense of purpose and morals from?”
May 4 Sunday 10:00 Humanists
Hosting: Jim Laurent
Location: Canal Street
Speaker: Jim Bucko
Title: The Book of Revelations.
Who wrote the book of Revelation, when was it written and what does it mean? Many cryptic books have been written over the years and almost as many people have predicted ‘The End of Time.’ But the Book of Revelations is, by far, the most famous. My recent experience on an excavation in Israel has placed this cryptic writing in context and helped to answer much of mystery behind it.
Bio: Jim Bucko is a trained archeologist with field experience around the world. He is also a founding member of the Humanist Club.
May 11 Mother’s Day Sunday 10:00 Humanists Social Sunday
Hosting: Karen Salzano
Location: Canal Street Rec Center
Speaker: Karen Salzano
Title: Better Communication Skills
Description: How to get your point across without losing the listener.
Bio:Karen earned her Masters Degree in Education from Brooklyn College and taught for 40 years in Brooklyn and Long Island. She resides in both Long Island and The Villages.
May 18 Sunday 10:00 Humanists
Hosting: Karen Salzano
Location: Canal Street
Speaker: Elmar Fend
Title: Stones, Bones, and DNA.
Description: recent reconciliations of paleoanthropology with DNA testing and remaining discrepancies.
Bio:
May 25 (Memorial Day on Monday) Sunday 10:00 Humanists
Hosting: Gene Harris
Poolside Chat