Category Archives: Upcoming Events

Virtual Hungry Humanists: Fish!

Posted on September 8, 2020 by Linnaea Melcarek

Monday, September 28, 6:30 p.m. Hungry Humanists will hold a virtual event to share food and camaraderie via Zoom. This month, the theme is fish or any seafood. Join us online at 6:30 for food and conversation. Then at 7:00, … Continue reading →

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Hungry Humanists Virtual Pasta Night

Posted on August 19, 2020 by Linnaea Melcarek

Monday, August 24, 6:30 p.m. We miss seeing you for our monthly restaurant outings, so we’re having our inaugural online Hungry Humanists event this month! It’s PASTA NIGHT for Hungry Humanists… make your favorite pasta dish at home, and join … Continue reading →

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G.T. Humanists Book Club: Spillover

Posted on August 6, 2020 by Linnaea Melcarek

Sunday, October 11, 6 p.m. (meeting over Zoom: details to follow) We’ll meet via Zoom to discuss David Quammen’s Book “Spillover: Animal Infections and the Next Human Pandemic,” a masterpiece of science reporting that tracks the animal origins of emerging … Continue reading →

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G.T. Humanists Virtual Meeting: Rabbit Hole

Posted on August 6, 2020 by Linnaea Melcarek

Monday, September 14, 7 p.m. We’ll meet via Zoom to discuss the excellent 9-episode New York Times podcast “Rabbit Hole.” What is the internet doing to us? The Times tech columnist Kevin Roose discovers what happens when our lives move … Continue reading →

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G.T. Humanists Bike Ride to Jolly Pumpkin

Posted on August 6, 2020 by Linnaea Melcarek

Traverse City Central High School north parking lot (off Eastern Ave.)Sunday, September 6, 2 p.m. We’ll meet at the TC Central High School parking lot (the north parking lot off Eastern Avenue) and ride up Peninsula Drive to Jolly Pumpkin … Continue reading →

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G.T. Humanists Sunset Paddle on Boardman Lake

Posted on August 6, 2020 by Linnaea Melcarek

Hull Park launch site in Traverse City (next to the library)660 Hannah Ave.Monday, August 17, 7 p.m. We’ll meet at the boat launch at Hull Park (next to the library) for a sunset paddle of Boardman Lake. This paddle can … Continue reading →

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G.T. Humanists Zoom Meeting: History Will Judge the Complicit

Posted on July 7, 2020 by Linnaea Melcarek

Monday, July 13, 7 p.m. In lieu of a speaker, we will discuss an article by Anne Applebaum, published in the July/August 2020 issue of The Atlantic Magazine. The title of the article is “History Will Judge the Complicit: Why … Continue reading →

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CANCELED: G.T. Humanists Ride the Betsie Valley Trail

Posted on July 7, 2020 by Linnaea Melcarek

Due to a rainy forecast and concerns about the ability to keep socially distanced while on the trail (and picnicking on Frankfort beach afterwards), we’ve decided to cancel the bike outing on the Betsie Valley Trail, previously scheduled for … Continue reading →

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G.T. Humanists Paddle the Cedar River/Victoria Creek

Posted on July 7, 2020 by Linnaea Melcarek

Cedar River launch site off Kasson St. in CedarSunday, July 19, 3 p.m. Join the Grand Traverse Humanists for a paddle trip down beautiful Victoria Creek, aka the Cedar River! This is an easy trip appropriate for all skill levels. … Continue reading →

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G.T. Humanists Paddle Lake Dubonnet

Posted on June 2, 2020 by Linnaea Melcarek

Lake Dubonnet State Forest Campground, Gonder Road, InterlochenSaturday, June 20, 2 p.m. Join the Grand Traverse Humanists as we paddle beautiful Lake Dubonnet! This 1000-acre lake has many secluded coves and small islands, making it perfect for exploring. It’s also … Continue reading →

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