Central Colorado Humanists

Stammtisch Buena Vista
2025-10-02 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-11-06 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-12-04 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-01-08 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-02-05 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Denver) | CO
Buena Vista Stammtisch: Simple Eatery, 402 E Main, Buena Vista

Say ‘Hello’ to old friends and meet new ones over good food, drink, and conversation. On the first Thursday of each month, in Buena Vista, members and friends of the Central Colorado Humanists gather for an ‘agenda-free’ time of nourishing relationships.
From Wikipedia: A Stammtisch (German: “regulars’ table”) is an informal group meeting held on a regular basis, and also the usually large, often round table around which the group meets. A Stammtisch is not a structured meeting, but rather a friendly get-together.

Sunday Science
2025-10-05 10:00 - 12:00 | CO
Alicia McLoed “Bone Health and Nutrition”
A Church, Salida, 419 D Street

Sunday Brunch and Discussion
2025-10-19 10:00 - 13:00 | CO
Hosted by Layne and Tom Kottmeier
Hannelore Gabriel will lead a discussion around the topic of:
“Is violence/aggression a natural human trait?”

Stammtisch Salida/Poncha Springs
2025-10-23 16:00 - 17:00 | CO
Golf Cabin Bar & Grill
404 Grant Street, Salida

Book Club
2025-10-27 17:00 - 18:00 | CO
tbd

Sunday Science
2025-11-02 10:00 - 12:00 | CO
Art Hutchinson “Pre-Columbian History of Monarch Pass”
A Church, Salida, 419 D Street

Stammtisch Salida/Poncha Springs
2025-11-20 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-18 16:00 - 17:00 | CO
New Location! Hacienda Jalisco, 1220 E Rainbow, Salida

Book Club
2025-11-24 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-12-22 17:00 - 18:00 | CO
details TBD

Sunday Science
2025-12-07 10:00 - 12:00 | CO
Paul Bendt “What is Science?”
A Church, Salida, 419 D Street

Human Light Celebration
2025-12-21 12:00 - 15:00 | CO
Come join another fun, informative Human Light Celebration with your CCH friends.
Salida Community Center
3rd & F Street, Salida.

Sunday Science
2026-01-04 10:00 - 12:00 | CO
Erika Altneu, M.D.
Her presentation,“Insights from a Geriatrician,” will focus on some of the more commonly asked questions Dr. Altneu sees in the office. She will discuss expected age-related changes, best preventive practices, advance directives, and new advances in medicine.
A Church, Salida, 419 D Street

Sunday Brunch and Discussion
2026-01-18 10:00 - 12:00 | CO
The subject matter for the discussion was inspired by the Pulitzer Prize-winning book The Swerve: How the World Became Modern by Stephen Greenblatt. It is the story of how the long epic poem “On The Nature Of Things,” written in about 50 BC by the Roman philosopher Lucretius, was lost for approximately 1000 years after it was suppressed when the Roman Empire adopted Christianity. It is said that the group that found the old manuscript comprised the first Humanists. “On The Nature Of Things” was based on the writings of the Greek philosopher Epicurus around 250 BC.

Stammtisch Salida/Poncha Springs
2026-01-22 16:00 - 18:00 | CO
Salida/Poncha Springs Stammtisch: lHacienda Jalisco, 1220 E Rainbo2w, Salida

Say ‘Hello’ to old friends and meet new ones over good food, drink, and conversation. On the fourth Thursday of each month, in Salida, members and friends of the Central Colorado Humanists gather for an ‘agenda-free’ time of nourishing relationships.
From Wikipedia: A Stammtisch (German: “regulars’ table”) is an informal group meeting held on a regular basis, and also the usually large, often round table around which the group meets. A Stammtisch is not a structured meeting, but rather a friendly get-together.

Book Club
2026-01-26 17:00 - 18:00 | CO
The CCH Book Club meets the fourth Monday of each month at 5 p.m. in the home of one of its members. We read non-fiction and usually pick our book for the next month one or sometimes two months in advance. If you want to be included in email updates, contact Jane Jolley at jolley.jane@gmail.com. You are welcome to come as often as you like!

Sunday Science
2026-02-01 10:00 - 12:00 | BV Community Center 715 East Main, 715 East Main, Buena Vista, CO, 81201
Gene Milus “Fit or Fail: Genotype and Environment Decide Who Thrives. ”
Buena Vista Community Center, 715 East Main Street, Buena Vista, Colorado.
There will be cake!!

Book Club
2026-02-23 17:00 - 18:00 | CO
The CCH Book Club will meet Monday, February 23.
Contact Jane Jolley at jolley.jane@gmail.com for additional information.

Stammtisch Salida/Poncha Springs
2026-02-26 16:00 - 18:00 | CO
Salida/Poncha Springs Stammtisch: Hacienda Jalisco, 1220 E Rainbow, Salida

Say ‘Hello’ to old friends and meet new ones over good food, drink, and conversation. On the fourth Thursday of each month, in Salida, members and friends of the Central Colorado Humanists gather for an ‘agenda-free’ time of nourishing relationships.
From Wikipedia: A Stammtisch (German: “regulars’ table”) is an informal group meeting held on a regular basis, and also the usually large, often round table around which the group meets. A Stammtisch is not a structured meeting, but rather a friendly get-together.

Sunday Science
2026-03-01 10:00 - 12:00 | A Church, 419 D Street, Salida, 210 E Sackett Ave, Salida, CO, 81201, United States
Voluntary Flow Management Program for the Arkansas River
Bob Hamel, Arkansas River Outfitters Association
A Church, Salida, 419 D Street

2026 Scholarship Deadline
2026-03-01 23:59 | CO
All application materials for the CCH 2026 scholarships must be complete and submitted by March 1, 2026.

Stammtisch Buena Vista
2026-03-05 16:00 - 18:00 | Simple Eatery, 402 E MainBuena Vista, Buena Vista, CO, 81201, United States

Sunday Brunch & Discussion Group
2026-03-15 10:00 - 12:00 | CO
Minimalism as it relates to Human Happiness.
Minimalism and gratitude intersect in those who find contentment in less and can shift focus from accumulating possessions to appreciating life’s essentials. A key concept emphasizes that true wealth involves wanting less. This can be accomplished by understanding the nature of “enough” and realizing that happiness stems from cherishing what you already have rather than constantly seeking more.

Stammtisch Salida/Poncha Springs
2026-03-26 16:00 - 18:00 | Golf Cabin Bar & Grill, 404 Grant Street, Salida, 81201, United States
Salida/Poncha Springs Stammtisch: Location Changed to Salida Golf Course Restaurant

Say ‘Hello’ to old friends and meet new ones over good food, drink, and conversation. On the fourth Thursday of each month, in Salida, members and friends of the Central Colorado Humanists gather for an ‘agenda-free’ time of nourishing relationships.
From Wikipedia: A Stammtisch (German: “regulars’ table”) is an informal group meeting held on a regular basis, and also the usually large, often round table around which the group meets. A Stammtisch is not a structured meeting, but rather a friendly get-together.

Sunday Science
2026-04-05 10:00 - 12:00 | A Church, 419 D Street, Salida, 210 E Sackett Ave, Salida, CO, 81201, United States
Tim Brown “Wet Plate Collodion Photography”
Tim, a professional photographer for 45 years, will demonstrate this fascinating technique, along with an explanation of the complex chemical process required to achieve an artful portrait. A lucky audience member will be his subject!
A Church, Salida, 419 D Street

Stammtisch Salida/Poncha Springs
2026-04-28 16:00 - 18:00 | Golf Cabin Bar & Grill, 404 Grant Street, Salida, 81201, United States
Salida/Poncha Springs Stammtisch at Salida Golf Course Restaurant (on fourth TUESDAY this April)

Say ‘Hello’ to old friends and meet new ones over good food, drink, and conversation. On the fourth TUESDAY (new day of week starting in April) of each month, in Salida, members and friends of the Central Colorado Humanists gather for an ‘agenda-free’ time of nourishing relationships. We are now meeting at the Salida Golf Club Bar and Grill.
From Wikipedia: A Stammtisch (German: “regulars’ table”) is an informal group meeting held on a regular basis, and also the usually large, often round table around which the group meets. A Stammtisch is not a structured meeting, but rather a friendly get-together.
