Central Colorado Humanists

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

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

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

Stammtisch Buena Vista
2026-01-08 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-02-05 16:00 - 18:00 | 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 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, 2026-05-07 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-06-04 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-07-02 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, 2026-05-26 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.

Sunday Science
2026-05-03 10:00 - 12:00 | CO
Lisa Tiffin “Electrical Power Generation and Distribution”
A Church, Salida, 419 D Street

Salida Highway Cleanup
2026-05-16 09:00 - 11:00 | CO
Our Community Service Program coordinates an annual cleanup of a one-mile section of Highway 291. This is a rewarding, fun way to help keep our community clean and beautiful. Many hands make light work! Come help.
CDOT provides us with orange safety vests and trash bags, then picks up the trash we collect. All you need to bring are gloves, good shoes, water, and a hat.
We will gather at 9AM on Saturday May 16th. We will meet at the gravel parking area, on the west side of Hwy 291, just north of the bridge over the river.

May Sunday Brunch
2026-05-17 10:00 - 12:00 | CO
Artificial intelligence—its promise, its risks, and what it may mean for all of us – is the topic for discussion. Check your May newsletter for details.

CCH Book Club
2026-05-25 17:00 - 19:00 | CO
Our May book is Proof – The Art and Science of Certainty by Adam Kucharski. The author is a mathematician who makes complex problems sound simple and exciting and entertaining. Sounds good? It delves into topics like how do we establish what we believe and how can we be certain what we believe is true?
Check your May newsletter for details.

Sunday Science
2026-06-07 10:00 | A Church, 419 D Street, Salida, 210 E Sackett Ave, Salida, CO, 81201, United States
The Inefficiency of our Food System
John Mattingly
A Church, Salida, 419 D Street
John will show us how much fossil fuel energy goes into getting calories into our bodies. It is way more than you realize! Come with questions for a lively discussion.

CCH Book Club
2026-06-22 17:00 - 19:00 | CO
Our June book will be Terrible Beauty, Reckoning with Climate Complicity and Rediscovering Our Soul by Auden Schlender. The author will be speaking in town that month.
Watch for additional details in the June and July newsletters.

Stammtisch Salida/Poncha Springs
2026-06-23 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 June)

Say ‘Hello’ to old friends and meet new ones over good food, drink, and conversation. On the fourth TUESDAY 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.

CCH Summer Picnic
2026-07-12 12:00 - 17:00 | CO
Our annual summer picnic is scheduled for Sunday, July 12 at Angel of Shavano campground.
Save the date!
