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• Codenames Online

  • When
    Thursday, April 30, 2026
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Online

        HSNM Events Calendar

  Codenames is a fun 2-team word game that's a bit like Password but much more interesting and enjoyable for both the game itself as well as socializing with teammates. Years ago I used to play the table-top version but playing online is much better!
  You can play using your computer or your phone.

  Time: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm MT

  (Optional) Register in Meetup:

   https://www.meetup.com/group-hsnm/events/

  (Computer steps: Tap "Log in" at top right, log in, scroll down to "Events" list, find the "Codenames Online" you plan to attend, tap on it, then tap Attend Online.)

  Players that are new to Codenames are very welcome.
  You can take a look at it here: codenames.game
  But it's much easier to learn by doing and we're happy to teach.

  We have 5 committed Codenamers already. The minimum to play is 4 (2 per team) and virtually no maximum. So we'd like more players! This event is simply opening it up to all you humanists. We hope to reach at least 3 per team (total of 6).

  Start here: 

  We use Google Meet to communicate while we're playing.

  Here is the link: https://meet.google.com/izo-rfpw-cwq

  If you're new to Google Meet, I recommend spending about 10 minutes ahead of start time to prepare and test your microphone and speakers. Video isn't needed.

  If you're on my invitation email list:

  You'll receive an email with two links sometime in the afternoon of the event. One is the link to the Google Meet meeting which never changes. The other is the link to the game itself which changes every week.

  Those not receiving my email reminders:

  It's easy to join us and you're totally welcome!

  Just join the Google Meet meeting using this link:

  https://meet.google.com/izo-rfpw-cwq

  Then, at game-time, I'll provide the link for the game itself. Easy!

  To be added to the email invitation list:

  Send a request to my email address: gstelle@gmail.com

  Fun addition: Add your own words!

  Once you see how the game works you're welcome to tell me words you'd like to see appear in the grid. I've been doing this already. That's how words like "SWAMP COOLER" and "HUMANIST" got there!
  

  --David (The Gaming SIG of HSNM)

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• Codenames Online

  • When
    Thursday, May 07, 2026
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Online

        HSNM Events Calendar

  Codenames is a fun 2-team word game that's a bit like Password but much more interesting and enjoyable for both the game itself as well as socializing with teammates. Years ago I used to play the table-top version but playing online is much better!
  You can play using your computer or your phone.

  Time: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm MT

  (Optional) Register in Meetup:

   https://www.meetup.com/group-hsnm/events/

  (Computer steps: Tap "Log in" at top right, log in, scroll down to "Events" list, find the "Codenames Online" you plan to attend, tap on it, then tap Attend Online.)

  Players that are new to Codenames are very welcome.
  You can take a look at it here: codenames.game
  But it's much easier to learn by doing and we're happy to teach.

  We have 5 committed Codenamers already. The minimum to play is 4 (2 per team) and virtually no maximum. So we'd like more players! This event is simply opening it up to all you humanists. We hope to reach at least 3 per team (total of 6).

  Start here: 

  We use Google Meet to communicate while we're playing.

  Here is the link: https://meet.google.com/izo-rfpw-cwq

  If you're new to Google Meet, I recommend spending about 10 minutes ahead of start time to prepare and test your microphone and speakers. Video isn't needed.

  If you're on my invitation email list:

  You'll receive an email with two links sometime in the afternoon of the event. One is the link to the Google Meet meeting which never changes. The other is the link to the game itself which changes every week.

  Those not receiving my email reminders:

  It's easy to join us and you're totally welcome!

  Just join the Google Meet meeting using this link:

  https://meet.google.com/izo-rfpw-cwq

  Then, at game-time, I'll provide the link for the game itself. Easy!

  To be added to the email invitation list:

  Send a request to my email address: gstelle@gmail.com

  Fun addition: Add your own words!

  Once you see how the game works you're welcome to tell me words you'd like to see appear in the grid. I've been doing this already. That's how words like "SWAMP COOLER" and "HUMANIST" got there!
  

  --David (The Gaming SIG of HSNM)

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• OPEN DISCUSSION: WHAT'S ON YOUR MIND?

  • When
    Saturday, May 09, 2026
  •  
    10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    International District Library

  You have a head full of ideas, and we want to hear them. Join us for an open discussion that's exciting, respectful and wide-ranging. 

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• Codenames Online

  • When
    Thursday, May 14, 2026
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Online

        HSNM Events Calendar

  Codenames is a fun 2-team word game that's a bit like Password but much more interesting and enjoyable for both the game itself as well as socializing with teammates.

  For details, go to the Events Calendar  and tap on Codenames Online for this coming Thursday.

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• TOPICAL DISCUSSION

  • When
    Saturday, May 16, 2026
  •  
    10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    International District Library

  Join us to discuss a topic chosen the month prior. You don't have to research the topic ahead of time, but some members like to stretch their awareness of the topic ahead of time. And feel free to suggest a topic for the following month.

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• UNHOLY ROLLERS BOWLING SIG

  • When
    Wednesday, May 20, 2026
  •  
    1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Silva Lanes, 3110 Eubank, Albuquerque, NM 87111

  Join the Unholy Rollers the third Wednesday of every month at Silva Lanes on Eubank. Just show up at the front desk and look human. A bowling angel will find you and direct you to Bowling Salvation! Approximate cost: $10-13. No skill required. IT'S BOWLING!

  
  

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• Pondering at the Pub

  • When
    Wednesday, May 20, 2026
  •  
    3:30 PM
  • Location
    1100 San Mateo Boulevard Northeast, Albuquerque, NM

  Join us at Quarter Celtic Brewpub to discuss everyday practical philosophy with other humanists over a beer or two (or your fav beverage). Every 3rd Wensday of each month.

  
  

  Bounce ideas off each other about life, your own or in general. Maybe throw in a bit of psychology, and of course humor too, as we enjoy sharing each other's points of view. Potentially enlightening! And you are engaging; you are participating in life.

  Come with a topic you'd like to talk about or just join the conversation.
  Religion and politics are okay if pertinent, objective and limited.
  An academic perspective, if you have one, is always welcome.
  
  We'll grab a table either inside or on the patio. Order a meal if you like. They have good Irish food. 

  You can just show up or, if you like, tell me you're coming using Meetup. To do so go to Meetup calendar. Then log in (top right). Then find the 3rd Wensday and tap on the event. Then tap Attend and go from there.

  Dave Stelle

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• Codenames Online

  • When
    Thursday, May 21, 2026
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Online

        HSNM Events Calendar

  Codenames is a fun 2-team word game that's a bit like Password but much more interesting and enjoyable for both the game itself as well as socializing with teammates.

  For details, go to the Events Calendar  and tap on Codenames Online for this coming Thursday.

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• HUMANIST SPEAKER SERIES: Benjamin Radford

  • When
    Saturday, May 23, 2026
  •  
    10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    Albuquerque Museum

  National panics—about crime, immigrants, police, social decay, and many others—have become pervasive in the United States. Many of these concerns begin as mere phantom fears, but are systematically amplified by social media, news media, bad actors and even well-intentioned activists. While many challenges face the U.S., Americans must sort through which fears are legitimate threats and which are amplified exaggerations. This talk, by Benjamin Radford based on his award-winning book of the same name, examines the role of fear in national panics. Political polarization, racism, sexism, economic inequality, and other social issues are examined using an interdisciplinary approach. Combining media literacy, folklore, investigative journalism, psychology, neuroscience, and critical thinking approaches, Radford reveals the powerful—and often unrecognized—role that fear plays in clouding perceptions about (and thwarting progress in) the United States and around the world.

  
  

  Bio: Benjamin Radford is deputy editor of Skeptical Inquirer science magazine and a Research Fellow with the non-profit educational organization the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry; his colleagues there include Bill Nye and Neil deGrasse Tyson. He has written thousands of articles on a wide variety of topics, including urban legends, mysterious phenomena, critical thinking, and media literacy. He is the author, co-author or contributor to over 20 books and has won awards for his books, films, and podcasts. Radford also wrote and directed three short films and co-founded an award-winning podcast, MonsterTalk, and is co-founder and co-host of Squaring the Strange. Radford has two Master's degrees (MPH from Dartmouth and M.Ed from the University at Buffalo) and a BA in psychology from the University of New Mexico. 

  
  

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• Potluck Dinner

  • When
    Saturday, May 30, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM
  • Location
    Charlene Baker's home (Corrales)

  Register

  May brings us another 5th Saturday and a great summer evening to enjoy a potluck with fellow Humanists!  Charlene Baker invites you to share her Corrales home and yard as well as delicious food prepared by fabulous people.

  With evenings getting longer, we'll meet at 6:00 PM to let the sun get over the housetops while being in time for the possibly beautiful sunset on the Sandias. Indoor and outdoor seating will be available, but if you stay indoors, be prepared to have a dog ask for a belly rub!

  The theme will be: If you wrote an autobiography, what would its title be, and why?

  So please get your thoughts and your recipes together and register for the party on our website with what food you'll bring and the number of guests. If you prefer, you can let Charlene know at huftrot@gmail.com or (505)350-2436.

  Charlene's address will be sent in your confirmation email. If you have questions, please call her at the number above. And yes, you can bring adult beverages if you wish!

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• OPEN DISCUSSION: WHAT'S ON YOUR MIND?

  • When
    Saturday, June 13, 2026
  •  
    10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    International District Library

  You have a head full of ideas, and we want to hear them. Join us for an open discussion that's exciting, respectful and wide-ranging. 

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• UNHOLY ROLLERS BOWLING SIG

  • When
    Wednesday, June 17, 2026
  •  
    1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Silva Lanes, 3110 Eubank, Albuquerque, NM 87111

  Join the Unholy Rollers the third Wednesday of every month at Silva Lanes on Eubank. Just show up at the front desk and look human. A bowling angel will find you and direct you to Bowling Salvation! Approximate cost: $10-13. No skill required. IT'S BOWLING!

  
  

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• TOPICAL DISCUSSION

  • When
    Saturday, June 20, 2026
  •  
    10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    International District Library

  Join us to discuss a topic chosen the month prior. You don't have to research the topic ahead of time, but some members like to stretch their awareness of the topic ahead of time. And feel free to suggest a topic for the following month.

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• HUMANIST SPEAKER SERIES: Dr. Gabriella Blakey

  • When
    Saturday, June 27, 2026
  •  
    10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    Albuquerque Museum

  FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: 

  Next up in our Humanist Speaker Series at the Albuquerque Museum is Dr. Gabriella Blakey, Superintendent of Albuquerque Public Schools. 

  For more information, email Paul@humanistsnm.org.

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• OPEN DISCUSSION: WHAT'S ON YOUR MIND?

  • When
    Saturday, July 11, 2026
  •  
    10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    International District Library

  You have a head full of ideas, and we want to hear them. Join us for an open discussion that's exciting, respectful and wide-ranging. 

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• TOPICAL DISCUSSION

  • When
    Saturday, July 18, 2026
  •  
    10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    International District Library

  Join us to discuss a topic chosen the month prior. You don't have to research the topic ahead of time, but some members like to stretch their awareness of the topic ahead of time. And feel free to suggest a topic for the following month.

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• OPEN DISCUSSION: WHAT'S ON YOUR MIND?

  • When
    Saturday, August 08, 2026
  •  
    10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    International District Library

  You have a head full of ideas, and we want to hear them. Join us for an open discussion that's exciting, respectful and wide-ranging. 

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• TOPICAL DISCUSSION

  • When
    Saturday, August 15, 2026
  •  
    10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    International District Library

  Join us to discuss a topic chosen the month prior. You don't have to research the topic ahead of time, but some members like to stretch their awareness of the topic ahead of time. And feel free to suggest a topic for the following month.

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• OPEN DISCUSSION: WHAT'S ON YOUR MIND?

  • When
    Saturday, September 12, 2026
  •  
    10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    International District Library

  You have a head full of ideas, and we want to hear them. Join us for an open discussion that's exciting, respectful and wide-ranging. 

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• TOPICAL DISCUSSION

  • When
    Saturday, September 19, 2026
  •  
    10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    International District Library

  Join us to discuss a topic chosen the month prior. You don't have to research the topic ahead of time, but some members like to stretch their awareness of the topic ahead of time. And feel free to suggest a topic for the following month.

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• HUMANIST SPEAKER SERIES: Candace Gorham

  • When
    Saturday, September 26, 2026
  •  
    10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    Albuquerque Museum

  FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: 

  Next up in our Humanist Speaker Series at the Albuquerque Museum is Dr. Candace Gorham, president of the American Humanist Association.  

  For more information, email Paul@humanistsnm.org.

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• OPEN DISCUSSION: WHAT'S ON YOUR MIND?

  • When
    Saturday, October 10, 2026
  •  
    10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    International District Library

  You have a head full of ideas, and we want to hear them. Join us for an open discussion that's exciting, respectful and wide-ranging. 

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• TOPICAL DISCUSSION

  • When
    Saturday, October 17, 2026
  •  
    10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    International District Library

  Join us to discuss a topic chosen the month prior. You don't have to research the topic ahead of time, but some members like to stretch their awareness of the topic ahead of time. And feel free to suggest a topic for the following month.

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