HUSBAY

A community of secular Humanists and freethinkers, dedicated to improving the human condition through rational inquiry, critical thinking, and appropriate action.

Our Goals

1

Provision of a forum for an informed and free exchange of ideas on critical and controversial problems and policies

2

Provision for open discussion of the philosophical and moral basis of our society and encouraging ethical practices within our community and our country

3

Provision of humanistic education in regard to issues that affect the human condition

4

Advocating, defending and practicing the principles of democracy, free speech, civil rights, and the separation of church and state, as expressed in the United States Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and Supreme Court decisions
OCCURS
1st Wed Each Month at 1:15pm (after SIG Lunch) to about 3pm
LOCATION
Super Buffet – 5471 Fruitville Rd., Sarasota, FL 34232
CONTACT NAME
Mike Gruenfeld
CONTACT EMAIL
mikeg2H@hotmail.com
OCCURS
3rd Wednesdays at 1:15pm (after SIG Lunch ) ending at around 3:00
LOCATION
The Super Buffet 5471 Fruitville Rd., Sarasota, FL 34232
OCCURS
2nd and 4th Wednesday every month at Noon.
LOCATION
2nd Wednesday: Djonisi’s – 4940 Fruitville Road, Sarasota | 4th Wednesday: Claudie’s – 21 S Beneva Rd, Sarasota
CONTACT NAME
Robert La Salle
CONTACT EMAIL
rlasalle390@gmail.com
DATE
To Be Announced
OCCURS
Once Annually
LOCATION
Turtle Beach Pavilion
CONTACT NAME
Dave Helgager
CONTACT EMAIL
dbhelgager@comcast.net

Monthly Presentations

SIG Luncheons run from 1:00 – 2:15pm at Super Buffet, 5471 Fruitville Rd., Sarasota, FL 34232.

Contact Dave Helgager for schedule, dates and times.

Film Viewing

Our film group hosts regular screenings Films are shown at:
Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Public Library
2801 Newtown Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34234
SHOWING DATE
January 17, 2026 1:00 PM – Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Public Library 2801 Newtown Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34234
RUNNING TIME
1 hr. 34 min.
RELEASED
2002
GENRE
Adventure, Documentary
FEATURING
Everlyn Sampi, Tianna Sansbury, Laura Monaghan, David Gulpilil, Kenneth Branagh
DIRECTOR
Phillip Noyce
SHOWING DATE
February 28, 2026 2:00 PM – Dr. Edward James II meeting room in the front of the library
RUNNING TIME
2 hrs. 4 min.
RELEASED
1972
GENRE
Musical, Romance
FEATURING
Liza Minnelli, Michael York, Helmut Griem, Marisa Berenson, Joel Grey
DIRECTOR
Bob Fosse