Past Events for 2008
DARWIN DAY 2008: GREAT TRANSFORMATIONS
Saturday February 16, 2008
An evening of film, discussion and fun, in celebration of Charles Darwin’s “dangerous idea” at Wilfrid Laurier University. All ages audience. Topics discussed: what underlies the amazing diversity of life on Earth? How did complex life forms evolve?
THE TRUTH ABOUT ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE
Friday, May 2 and Saturday, May 3, 2008
Two dates: Friday’s event was at the University of Guelph and Saturday’s event was at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario. Our guest speaker was Eric McMillan, professor of journalism at the University of Toronto and Chair of Skeptics Canada. Eric discussed popular “alternative healing” methods, and enlightened the audience as to which methods do not work and which ones are dangerous. He also wowed the audience with several attempts at “homeopathic suicide”.
FIELD TRIP TO THE ROYAL ONTARIO MUSEUM
Saturday June 21, 2008
Our very first SOFREE field trip was a success! After a tour of the controversial ROM exhibit in downtown Toronto, Darwin: the Evolution Revolution, we got together for a delicious fellowship dinner at the Rainforest Café in Toronto. The atmosphere was perfect – with periodic torrential rain sounds, animals moving, and Humanist conversation! SOFREE members from all over southern Ontario attended.
CAMP QUEST ONTARIO
July 27 - August 2 2008
Our increasingly popular summer camp for young freethinkers celebrates its 5th year at the University of Waterloo. We are delighted to announce that we have 20 campers registered for our 2008 program.
BLOCKBUSTER HUMANIST CONVENTION
Saturday August 2 - Sunday August 3, 2008
Celebrating 40 years of freethought, Humanist culture, and civil rights, the Humanist Association of Canada, has launched the largest Humanist convention in Canadian history! Highlights: great food; live music; comedy; awards banquet; book-signings and presentations from 12 acclaimed speakers from across North America, including award-winning activists: Dr Christopher diCarlo, Dr Henry Morgentaler, Dr Robert Buckman, Brian Alters, and Dan Barker. For more information about the Humanist Association of Canada, go to: http://www.hac.squarespace.com
END-OF-SUMMER POTLUCK & BBQ
Saturday, August 23, 2008
Join us in Waterloo Park for a summer fellowship party! Bring your favourite dish and enjoy good times with your fellow Humanists. BBQ chicken and veggie burgers will be served. 4:00 pm. Location: Corner of Young Street West & Albert Street, Waterloo. Please RSVP by August 18 at sofree.secretary@yahoo.ca
Location: Waterloo Park (near Lions Lagoon area). Picnic Area #1
Address: 50 Young Street West, near University Avenue West
Time: 4:00 pm. Click HERE for street map. Click HERE for picnic area map.
WORD ON THE STREET FESTIVAL
Sunday September 28, 2008
We are excited to showcase SOFREE at this famous annual book and magazine festival in Kitchener, Ontario. A diverse range of book-sellers, tasty foods, booth displays, music and fun await you! Click HERE for more information. Join us for dinner afterward at 6:00 pm at:
ZEKE'S FEED & FUEL RESTAURANT
Please RSVP by September 25 if you can help out, and/or if you will join us for dinner, at: sofree.secretary@yahoo.ca
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WORLD RELIGIONS CONFERENCE
Sunday October 26, 2008
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Humanities Theatre, J.G. Hagey Hall
University of Waterloo
Meals and drinks included
Campus map link: http://www.uwaterloo.ca/map/index.php
SOFREE is invited every year to take part in this annual conference. Our presence gives us the opportunity to showcase Humanism, present the secular side to important themes, and display freethought merchandise and literature.
SOFREE volunteers to help at our booth would be appreciated.
Join us for dinner afterward at the MONGOLIAN GRILL RESTAURANT
at 170 University Avenue West, in Waterloo.
Please RSVP by October 23 at sofree.secretary@yahoo.ca
ZEITGEIST: The Movie
Sunday, November 23, 2008
6:00 pm
Wilfrid Laurier University
Bricker Academic Building, Room 101
Click HERE to view the address and university campus map
Join us at our movie and pizza social! The featured film is “Zeitgeist”, an award-winning and controversial documentary that reveals religious zeal and shocking conspiracy theories. Did Jesus exist? What role did the U.S. government play in the 9/11 nightmare? See the movie and tell us what YOU think! Free admission for SOFREE members; $5 for non-members and students. ZEITGEIST is the first film of our Films for Freethinkers series.
The Evolution of Religion
Dr. Christopher diCarlo
Winner, 2008 TV Ontario Best Lecturer Award
Humanist Association of Canada’s 2008 Humanist of the Year
Friday, November 21, 2008
7:30 pm
First Unitarian Congregation of Waterloo
299 Sydney Street South, Kitchener
http://www.waterloo.unitarians.ca