The Relevance of Truth- A Group Discussion
1438 Division Ave S 1438 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids, MIOn Friday, February 28, 2020, 6:15 – 8:00 pm, In our group discussion topic will be The Relevance of Truth. What it is and what it is not. Are there various truths? Or, is there only one truth? How do you define truth? How is it that others come to different understanding of what is […]
International Woman’s Day
Woman’s Day dates back to the early 1900’s, a time of turbulent growth in the industrial world that saw growing demands for women to have the right to vote. It is an international celebration of the social, economic, and political achievements made by woman.
The Value of Beauty- A Group Discussion
1438 Division Ave S 1438 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids, MIOn Friday, March 13, 2020, 6:15 – 8:00 pm, our group discussion topic will be the value of beauty. What makes something or someone beautiful? Is beauty universal? What is the opposite of beauty? Does society, norms and culture influence what we see as beautiful? If so, how does that happen? And why? Are you […]
Spring Equinox Northern Hemisphere
The Spring (Vernal) Equinox is one of two days in the calendar year when day and night hours are almost equal to one another; it is also the first day of Spring in the Gregorian calendar.
Autumnal Equinox Southern Hemisphere
The Autumnal Equinox is one of two days in the calendar year when day and night hours are almost equal to one another; it is also the first day of Autumn, or Fall, in the Gregorian calendar.
Fun With The Scanning Electron Microscope
Aliya Analytical 3415 Roger B. Chaffee Memorial Blvd SE, Suite 210, Wyoming, MIOn Friday, March 27, 2020, 6:30 – 8:00 pm, our group meeting will include a presentation and a demonstration on the scanning electron microscope. A scanning electron microscope (SEM) is a type of electron microscope that produces images of a sample by scanning the surface with a focused beam of electrons. The electrons interact with […]
Debbie’s Trip to India
On Friday, April 3, 2020, 7:30 – 9:00 pm, our group meeting will include a presentation by Debbie Aliya on her recent trip to India, with pictures. We will meet at the Phoenix Gallery Ionia, 342 Main St, Ionia, MI 48846 If any of you would like to go for dinner before the meeting please […]
Consciousness and Soul- A Group Discussion
1438 Division Ave S 1438 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids, MIOn Friday, April 3, 2020, 6:15 – 8:00 pm, our group discussion topics will be Consciousness and Soul. What are they? Some individuals believe that consciousness is only possible because we have a soul. Is this true? Does science provide support? Science is getting very close to actually providing a basis of understanding for how […]
Perspective: Time, Space, Age, Distance – A Group Discussion
1438 Division Ave S 1438 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids, MIOn Friday, April 17, 2020, 6:15 – 8:00 pm, our group discussion topics will be Perspective: Time, Space, Age, and Distance. How old is the universe? How do we know this? How large is the universe? How does the age relate to the size? How long ago was man able to measure the age and […]
The Meaning of Life- A Group Discussion
1438 Division Ave S 1438 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids, MIOn Friday, May 1, 2020, 6:15 – 8:00 pm, our discussion topic will be The Meaning of Life. Is there one universal meaning that we must seek to discover? Or, is life only what we make of it? Does the term ‘meaning’ imply a big G supernatural God must exist to provide the ‘meaning’? Is […]
National Day of Reason
The National Day of Reason is a day when all Americans can come together to celebrate rational thinking. Anybody can take part in this inclusive day, regardless of their worldview.
Mirror Neurons- A Presentation and Group Discussion
1438 Division Ave S 1438 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids, MIOn Friday, May 1, 2020, 6:15 – 8:00 pm, our meeting topic will be Mirror Neurons Debbie Aliya of Aliya Analytical will be presenting the topic of Mirror Neurons. A mirror neuron is a neuron that fires both when an animal acts and when the animal observes the same action performed by another. The neuron […]