Category Archives: Upcoming Events

G.T. Humanists Book Club: The Women of the Copper Country

Posted on January 3, 2022 by Linnaea Melcarek

Sunday, March 27, 6 p.m.Discussion location TBD (but probably via Zoom) We’ll discuss Mary Doria Russell’s novel “The Women of the Copper Country,” a work of historical fiction based on the true story of a woman who led a copper … Continue reading →

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Book Club: Skeptics’ Guide to the Universe

Posted on November 8, 2021 by Linnaea Melcarek

Sunday, January 16, 6 p.m.Discussion location via Zoom Our next discussion with be on “The Skeptics’ Guide to the Universe: How to Know What’s Really Real in a World of Increasingly Full of Fake,” authors Dr. Steven Novella with Bob … Continue reading →

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Dennos Museum Visit

Posted on November 8, 2021 by Linnaea Melcarek

Sunday, November 14, 2:00 p.m.Dennos Museum Center1701 E. Front St. (1410 College Drive), Traverse City This month’s G.T. Humanist meeting will be held at the Dennos Museum Center on Sunday, November 14th at 2 p.m. We will be provided with … Continue reading →

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G.T. Humanists Book Club: Freethinkers by Susan Jacoby

Posted on September 29, 2021 by Linnaea Melcarek

Sunday, October 24, 6:00 p.m.Via Zoom At a time when the separation of church and state is under attack as never before, Freethinkers offers a powerful defense of the secularist heritage that gave Americans the first government in the world … Continue reading →

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G.T. Humanists Meeting: Lower Boardman Plan

Posted on August 20, 2021 by Linnaea Melcarek

Monday, September 13, 6:30 p.m.TCF Bank parking lot (former Chemical Bank), 203 S. Union St., Traverse City Join the Grand Traverse Humanists for a guided walking tour of the lower Boardman and learn about plans to develop a comprehensive plan … Continue reading →

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Humanists Ride on the Betsie Valley Trail

Posted on June 26, 2021 by Linnaea Melcarek

Sunday, July 18, 11 a.m.Beulah Trailhead and Visitor Center (at Prospect and Crystal Ave.) Join the Grand Traverse Humanists as they bike on the Betsie Valley Trail from Beulah to Frankfort and back, a round trip of 20 miles on … Continue reading →

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G.T. Humanists Meeting: Norte with Ty Schmidt

Posted on June 25, 2021 by Linnaea Melcarek

Monday, July 12, 7 p.m.Norte Clubhouse at the Grand Traverse County Civic Center1213 W. Civic Center Dr., Traverse City Join the Grand Traverse Humanists for a walking and optional biking tour with Ty Schmidt of Norte! We’ll gather at Norte’s … Continue reading →

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G.T. Humanists Bike Ride to Suttons Bay

Posted on June 8, 2021 by Linnaea Melcarek

Sunday, June 13, 11 a.m.Darrow Park, Bay Street, Traverse City We’ll meet at Darrow Park to ride up the Leelanau Trail to Suttons Bay, where we’ll have lunch and then ride back to town. Those who only wish to bike … Continue reading →

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G.T. Humanist Paddle on Pickerel Creek

Posted on June 8, 2021 by Linnaea Melcarek

Saturday, June 19, 2 p.m.Grass Lake State Forest Campground Join the Grand Traverse Humanists for a paddle trip up the little-known Betsie River tributary of Pickerel Creek! This creek is a particular favorite of the trip leader, Linnaea–it’s a beautiful … Continue reading →

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G.T. Humanists Meeting: Great Lakes, Protection vs. Profit

Posted on June 2, 2021 by Linnaea Melcarek

Monday, June 14, 7 p.m.7670 East Shore Rd., Traverse City Barb Stamiris will present a program on the Line 5 oil pipeline (which runs through the Straits of Mackinac) and discuss why many believe it should be shut down. Governor … Continue reading →

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