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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.
What's the difference between Humanism and Religion?
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
Oct 25 Sunday 10:00 Humanists Social Circle
Hosting: Scott Roberts
Speaker: Scott Roberts
Topic: What happened during the Crusades and how do they relate to Humanist Values?
Small group discussion.
Nov 1 Sunday 10:00 Humanists No Meeting at Canal: Voting (DST change) Lake Miona.
Hosting: Jim Laurent
Location: special location. Lake Miona Rec Center
Speaker: Barry Robbins
Title: The Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster
Description: Barry Robbins explains his religion - its deity, rituals, holy days, sacred headgear, and Beer Volcano - and why a religion built around spaghetti can still raise serious questions about belief, doubt, and religious freedom. Bring your colander."
Bio: Barry Robbins is the author of numerous works of political and social satire, including Artificial Intelligence, Explained to Donald Trump and, most recently, Trump and the Flying Spaghetti Monster. A former Price Waterhouse partner, he now spends much of his time writing books that use absurdity and humor to poke at politics, belief, technology, and the strange things people take seriously.
Nov 8 Sunday 10:00 Humanists Social Sunday
Hosting: Jim Laurent
Location: Canal Street Rec Center 1513 Canal Street
Speaker: Sharon Stiles, President, Friends of Sozo Kids
Title: Who are the Sozo Kids and what does our club do?
Description: Sharon provides an overview of the activities of the Friends of the Sozo Kids club, who the Sozo kids are and how you can help.
Bio: Sharon Stiles is President of the Friends of Sozo Kids club in the Villages
Nov 15 Sunday 10:00 Humanists
Hosting: Bo Goldsmith
Location: Canal Street Rec Center 1513 Canal Street
Speaker: Bo Goldsmith
Title: If our DNA is 99% the same, why are we so different?
Description
Bio: Bo Goldsmith retired to The Villages after a 50 year career in medical laboratory and clinical research, patient care, and education of medical students and resident physicians.
Nov 22 Sunday 10:00 Humanists Social Sunday
Hosting: Steve Post
Topic: Was the US founded under Judeo Christian principles?
Description: Watch a short video, followed by small group discussion.
Nov 29 No meeting (Fifth Sunday, Thanksgiving weekend)
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