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WELCOME!
HSGP is a warm and welcoming community of people with open minds and lots of questions. While we have a lot of diverse opinions and interests, we are accepting and tolerant of differing ideas and positions. While non-belief in the supernatural brought many of us together, our belief in the essential goodness of humanity and dedication to open discussion keeps us together and helps us grow. We have only one life and we strive to make it a good one for ourselves and for others. We are home to people with a wide range of beliefs and positions such as: humanists, atheists, agnostics, freethinkers, and Nones. That covers a lot of ground!
In addition to our Facebook group, we offer a variety of activities to support our Humanist goals and we are always looking for more ways to socialize, learn, and help others. We have a community center near downtown Mesa! Be sure to check us out at our Game nights, Sunday Speaker meetings, or other events.
To learn more, go to our website at [www.HSGP.org](http://www.hsgp.org/). There you will find more information about HSGP and our scheduled events. If you are not a member, please consider becoming a paid member. Your support keeps the building open and the activities running. If you’re not ready to commit to a membership, please join us at one of our free and open to the public events where we hope you will find like-minded individuals. Thank you and we look forward to meeting you!
About Humanism (from the American Humanist Association)
Humanism is a progressive philosophy of life that, without theism and other supernatural beliefs, affirms our ability and responsibility to lead ethical lives of personal fulfillment that aspire to the greater good of humanity.
Alex Zygmunt
President, HSGP
Visit our website at www.hsgp.org
See our Code of Conduct Policy Here.
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Alles weergeven- FYI: Abilities Expo 2025: Sep 5-7 - Fri & Sat 11-5, Sun 11-4WestWorld of Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ
This is not an HSGP event, but posted here for your information. Whether you or a friend/family member is currently disabled, you are a caregiver, a healthcare professional, or an ally, this looks like a fun and informative event.
Abilities Expo 2025
Three days. One roof. Endless access to the latest products, technologies and resources for the disability community! Get ready for an all-inclusive climbing wall, a ton of adaptive sports, info-packed workshops, service dog demos and so much more. It’s all free so join us.
Show Hours: Fri 11am-5pm | Sat 11am-5pm | Sun 11am-4pm
W/C Football: Fri 2pm-6pm | Sat 8am-8pm | Sun 8am-2pm
Squimy & Grubs Pre-show: Fri 10am-11am | Sat 10am-11am
CEU Session: Fri 10am-12pm; Sat 9:30am-10:30am
Show info and to register: https://www.abilities.com/phoenix/show-info
Check out the Agenda:
All Day, Every Day
· American Sign Language Interpretation
· Ability360 Sports Zone
· Adaptive Climbing Wall
· Assistive Technology Showcase
· Adaptive Bike Fittings and Demos
· ComfyGO Power Chair Giveaway
· Wheelchair Football Tournament
· Visit Lauderdale Beach Café
· Free Wheelchair Repair
· Complimentary Loaner Scooters
Friday
10am-
Event: Disability and Relationships: Our Interabled Love Story (Special Pre-Show Appearance) - 1 hour
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Workshop: [CEU Session] The Drive for Function and Development: Alternative Drive Control Considerations for Early Power Mobility - 2 hours
11:15am
- Workshop: Tips for Traveling as a Wheelchair User - 1 hour
11:30am
- Event: Pickleball for All - 1 hour
12:30pm
- Workshop: Nature for Every Body: Accessible Practices for Stress and Renewal - 45 mins
12:45pm
- Event: All About Service Dogs - 45 mins
1:30pm
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Workshop: Author Event for The Nature Reset - 30 mins
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Workshop: Discover How to Pay for Everything You See Today! - 45 mins
1:45pm
- Event: Cardio Seated Boxing - 30 mins
2pm
- Experience: Cardinals vs. Outlaws - 2 hours
2:45pm
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Event: WOW Dance Fitness Party - 30 mins
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Workshop: Comprehensive Disability & Special Needs Planning - 45 mins
3:30pm
- Event: Staying Driven: Adaptive Fitness Class - 30 mins
3:45pm
- Workshop: AZ ABLE Accounts: How to Protect Benefits, Money, & Build Financial Security - 1 hour
4pm
- Experience: Raiders vs. Rams - 2 hours
4:15pm
- Event: Meet Singer/Songwriter Marna Michele - 30 mins
Saturday
8am- Experience: Bills vs. Raiders - 2 hours
9:30am
- Workshop: [CEU Session] Evolution of Alternative Drive Controls - 1 hour
10am
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Experience: Outlaws vs. Smoke - 2 hours
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Event: Q&A with Writers, YouTubers and Disability Advocates: Squirmy and Grubs! (Special Pre-Show Appearance) - 1 hour
11:15am
- Workshop: Nature for Every Body: Accessible Practices for Stress and Renewal - 45 mins
11:30am
- Event: Pickleball for All - 1 hour
12pm
- Experience: Bills vs. Rams - 2 hours
12:15pm
- Workshop: Comprehensive Disability & Special Needs Planning Made Easy - 45 mins
12:45pm
- Event: All About Service Dogs - 45 mins
1:15pm
- Workshop: Accessible Home Design: Entrance & Access to All Levels! - 45 mins
2pm
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Experience: Cardinals vs. Smoke - 2 hours
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Event: All Bodies Dance Performance - 30 mins
2:30pm
- Workshop: Discover How to Pay for Everything You See Today! - 30 mins
2:45pm
- Event: W.O.W. Dance Fitness Party - 30 mins
3:30pm
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Workshop: Tips for Traveling as a Wheelchair User - 1 hour
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Event: Staying Driven – Adaptive Fitness - 30 mins
4pm
- Experience: Pool A Re-Seed #2 vs. Pool B Re-Seed #1 - 2 hours
4:15pm
- Event: Meet Singer/Songwriter Marna Michele - 30 mins
6pm
- Experience: Pool B Re-Seed #2 vs. Pool A Re-Seed #1 - 2 hours
Sunday
8am- Experience: Pool A Re-Seed #3 vs. Pool B Re-Seed #3 - 2 hours
10am
- Experience: Loser Game 7 vs. Loser Game 8 - 2 hours
11:30am
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Workshop: Chasing the ‘YES’! - 1 hour
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Event: All About Service Dogs - 45 mins
12pm
- Experience: Winner Game 7 vs. Winner Game 8 – Championship Game - 2 hours
12:30pm
- Event: W.O.W. Dance Fitness Party - 30 mins
12:45pm
- Workshop: Sharpen Your Safety Skills - 1 hour
1:15pm
- Event: Ability360 Cheer and Dance – ABCD - 30 mins
2:15pm
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Workshop: Financial Planning Under Unique Circumstances - 30 mins
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Event: Meet Singer/Songwriter Marna Michele - 45 mins
3pm
- Workshop: From Red Tape to Real Care: How to Navigate Healthcare Hurdles Successfully - 45 mins
3:15pm
- Event: Staying Driven: Adaptive Fitness Class - 30 mins
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- Sunday Speaker: Professor Billie Enz - Understanding and Maintaining Your MemoryHumanist Society of Greater Phoenix, Mesa, AZ
Sunday Speaker Topic:
Curious about how your memory really works? Join us for an engaging session on keeping your brain sharp, understanding cognitive aging, and exploring memory systems!Description:
This interactive session discusses our intertwined memory systems and what research suggests is the best way to maintain our memory skills throughout life. We will discuss sensory memory, short-term memory, and review the multiple components of long-term memory. We will also discuss the latest research regarding memory storage and retrieval. In addition, the presentation will include research-based strategies for maintaining brain health and we will experience several memory assessments. Finally, we will discuss how normal cognitive aging differs from dementia.Bio:
Billie Enz (Ph.D. Elementary Education, Arizona State University). Billie is an emeritus professor at Arizona State University where she served as an administrator in the College of Education for over 25 years. Dr. Enz was a member of the Early Childhood teaching and research faculty. Dr. Enz is an expert in the areas of family literacy, emergent literacy, and language acquisition, co-authoring three textbooks in this area. Since retiring Dr. Enz has taught brain health courses for senior citizens who believe in the importance of continuous learning and, on the other end of the developmental continuum she teaches early language and literacy class to newborns and their first-time moms for First Things First.Please Note:
Doors open at 9:00 am for optional buffet breakfast ($5 donation) and socializing. Speaker program begins at 10:00 am.Important: $5 breakfast fee waived for awesome humans bringing in food to share!
If you can help with set-up, clean-up, and/or by bringing a breakfast casserole, please go to SignUpGenius HERE.
A Children's Program is available during the Speaker Meeting. Go to a separate Meetup to RSVP for your kids HERE.
Prefer to join us remotely?
- Zoom Link: Zoom Here
- YOUTUBE: You can watch live (15 second delay), or you can watch later. LINK HERE
Need help? Email humanist@hsgp.org before the day of this meeting.
The Humanist Society of Greater Phoenix presents its Sunday Speaker meetings twice a month on Sunday mornings. Meetings are free and open to the public.
**Go to our YouTube channel to see past meetings, presentations and and interviews. Please become a subscriber--it's free! LINK HERE
**We invite you to become a dues-paying member of HSGP. To become a member or make a donation, go to www.hsgp.org - SMART Recovery Support Group - MondaysHumanist Community Center, Mesa, AZ
Are you or somebody you know suffering from an addiction to a substance or behavior? Are you looking for a secular support group for those addictions?
We all know about other 12-step groups and the lack of a scientific basis for support, but what about programs for the non-believer? Introducing, SMART recovery!
There are meetings every Monday and Tuesday. This event is free and open to the public.
Our Purpose
To support individuals who are struggling with addictive behaviors (substances or activities), as well as the concerned significant others of people who struggle with addictions. Our program is evidence based, and helps participants build and maintain motivation, cope with urges, manage thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and live a balanced life. Our facilitator is also trained in assisting family members. We focus on learning how to help without "enabling", how to set boundaries, and discussing self-care activities.Our Approach
- Teaches self-empowerment and self-reliance.
- Encourages individuals to recover and live satisfying lives.
- Teaches tools and techniques for self-directed change.
- Meetings are educational and include open discussions.
- Advocates the appropriate use of prescribed medications and psychological treatments.
- Evolves as scientific knowledge of addiction recovery evolves. If you wish to attend but prefer to RSVP confidentially, send a Meetup Message to one of our hosts. Need to know more? Check out their videos: SMART Recovery
See you there!
• Important to know
You may RSVP on this page, as usual, or you may choose to send a private message to the facilitator, Sadie Jane. To do so click on their picture below. Note that it is unnecessary to RSVP.If you have any questions or would like additional information, you can contact the facilitator (Sadie Jane) on their cell phone at 602-303-2012 or email them at mesasmartrecovery@gmail.com.
