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 miners’ strike in Calumet, Michigan in 1913. It’s an authentic look into the lives of people involved in the early labor movement in the U.S. Click …
We’re back to meeting in person at the library! We’ll welcome Jack Segal with a presentation called “Ukraine: Putin’s Challenge to NATO.” Jack Segal is a retired senior State Department, White House, and NATO official with extensive experience in the former Soviet Union, including Ukraine, Moldova and Belarus. Join us for a discussion on where …
Grand Traverse Humanists will gather at the home of Heather Kingham and Mark Elliott to discuss the book “How to Be Perfect: The Correct Answer to Every Moral Question” by Michael Schur. This will be a potluck, so bring a dish to pass if you wish! RSVP to Heather. If you plan on attending, we …
Join the Grand Traverse Humanists for a bike ride on the Leelanau Trail. We’ll meet at Darrow Park in Traverse City and ride about six miles up the trail to Farm Club, have lunch, then bike back.
We’ll welcome Eric Hemenway with a presentation called “A Look At Indian Country in the 21st Century. A discussion on current issues within tribal communities, ranging from cultural appropriation to Indian law.” Eric Hemenway is an Anishnaabe/Odawa from Cross Village, Michigan. The program is free and open to the public. Eric is the Director of …
Join the Grand Traverse Humanists as they paddle the lower Boardman River! We’ll begin at Hull Park, go downstream to the mouth of West Bay, then paddle back up to our starting point. The lower Boardman is an urban trip that winds through the heart of Traverse City. Paddling this stretch of river gives you …
Grand Traverse Humanists will gather to dine on the rooftop patio at Pangea’s Pizza. Contact Mark to RSVP.
Grand Traverse Humanists will meet at Darrow Park in Traverse City, ride up the Leelanau Trail to Suttons Bay, have lunch at Hop Lot, then bike back. The option to join the group as they arrive at Cherry Bend Rd. is also a possibility. You can also take the BATA bus back home with your …
G.T. Humanists will hold a discussion on the general state of eldercare in the nation, and in Grand Traverse County specifically. Kim Bauml, Senior Care Consultant/President at Options for Senior Living LLC, and Sharon Neumann, Advanced Grief Recovery Specialist/Consultant, will lead a discussion about elder care options in our community. Emphasizing that knowledge and thoughtful …
Grand Traverse Humanists will gather to dine on the patio at North Peak Brewing Co. Contact Marlene to RSVP.
Grand Traverse Humanists will meet at Hull Park in Traverse City to bike around Boardman Lake on the newly-opened Boardman Lake Loop trail. Since the loop is only 4 miles, we’ll then bike on the TART trail east to Red Mesa to have lunch, then bike back to Hull Park.
Join us for a docent-led tour of the beautiful Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park! This event is free and open to the public. Please RSVP to Marlene Smith.