Jefferson Humanists

Do you like science fiction? Join the Jefferson Humanists Sci Fi Discussion Group where we discuss sci-fi short stories, novellas and movies. We typically meet by Zoom on the 4th Thursday of each month and occasionally meet in-person to watch sci-fi movies.

If you would like to be added to our email list to find out about the next sci fi stories we plan to discuss, email SciFi@jeffersonhumanists.org
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In April, we invite you to read two short stories: Scout by Will McIntosh and Five Impossible Things by Koji Dae.

Scout (9 pages)
Kai is a fourteen-year-old boy, a refugee from Richmond which had been taken by invading aliens called the Luyten. The Luyten are winning helped by their ability to read minds. Finding shelter, Kai is contacted, in his mind, by a Luyten who had crashed, not a soldier but a scout. Should Kai help "Scout"?

Five Impossible Things (16 pages)
Alice lies dying in a hospice bed while her mind attempts to gain citizenship in Vtora Sviat, a virtual reality realm designed as an alternative to dying. The challenge is that the mind must accept the VR as reality. But Alice struggles to do this each time she visits by noticing the impossible things in the virtual world. With time running out, she must overcome this mental obstacle or face imminent death.
Please read these stories on your own and come
to the meeting on April 30th to share your thoughts.

Those who RSVP will be sent a copy of Scout. You can find a copy of Five Impossible Things online at https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/dae_09_25/

RSVP to this Meetup or email SciFi@jeffersonhumanists.org. Only those who RSVP will receive the Zoom link for the discussion.

To get on the JH Sci Fi Discussion Group mail list, email SciFi@jeffersonhumanists.org
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Join us each month on second Wednesdays for a leisurely walk in nature (weather permitting), followed by refreshments and conversation. Indoor options may be available in extreme weather conditions.

Our May event will include a little history and a lot of flora and fauna, especially birds! We'll meander on paved trails past historic buildings to Kountze Lake, for about a one-mile walk on the dirt trail (mostly flat). We'll pause to enjoy our surroundings, chat, and take photos. Paved trails are also available. Benches, wooden walkways and decks along the way offer views of the water and wildlife. Plan on 45 minutes to an hour to explore. Afterward, we’ll regroup at Village Roaster https://villageroaster.com (Alameda & Garrison), offering a wide selection of teas and coffees, sweet and savory munchies. They have indoor and outdoor seating.

To attend this event, please RSVP by clicking on the "attend" buttom (near the bottom, right) or email your host at ASC@jeffersonhumanists.org. Don't forget; check the MeetUp.com "COMMENTS" for updates.

MEETING LOCATION: Please park in the Heritage Center parking lot on Yarrow Street (turn west on Ohio off of Wadsworth). Meet at the top of the steps on the south side of the main building.