Dinner Meeting at The Fledge

Hello Everyone,

Mark your calendar for the upcoming MMAH Meeting at a new venue called The Fledge (a start-up business and community development center), located at 1300 Eureka Street, Lansing Michigan (MAP).

Attached herewith is a picture of the building that shows a 9-step concrete stair leading from the sidewalk up to the landing at the doorway. (First timers are advised to arrive early to find street parking or nearby parking lot)

New Room for Meeting
The room for this and future meetings (until further notice) will be at the lower level that can be accessed from a side door at ground level to the left of the main door at top of the concrete stairs.

Since The Fledge does not serve food, we have the option of first having dinner and socializing in the Kung Fu Restaurant, located at 730 N Clippert St., Lansing, Michigan (MAP) starting at 5:00 PM before heading over to The Fledge at 6:15 PM for the program part of the Meeting that will start at 6:30 PM.

If you plan on joining us for dinner at the restaurant, please be familiar with the extensive online (Menu) beforehand so you will be ready to order upon your arrival around 5:00 PM.

RSVP is appreciated even if you decide to forgo eating at the restaurant and opt to only attend the program part of the Meeting at The Fledge that starts at 6:30 PM.

The program this month will be a video presentation of the renowned Neil deGrasse Tyson offering his nuanced perspective on The Meaning of Life, as he combines science and philosophy to explore this timeless inquiry.

Additionally, he will present his most compelling arguments against religion and advocates a worldview grounded in evidence and reason.

Bio of Neil deGrasse Tyson
Tyson is an acclaimed American astrophysicist, author, and science communicator, born on October 5, 1958, in New York City. His passion for the cosmos has guided his educational and professional journey.

He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Physics from Harvard University, a master’s degree in Astronomy from the University of Texas at Austin, and a doctorate in Astrophysics from Columbia University. His postdoctoral research at Princeton University further solidified his expertise in the field.

In 1994, Dr. Tyson joined the Hayden Planetarium as a staff scientist and concurrently served as a visiting research scientist and lecturer at Princeton. His work has not only contributed significantly to our understanding of astrophysics but has also made him a prominent figure in science communication.

It is his charismatic and approachable demeanor that has made him a sought-after speaker and media personality. Dr. Tyson has hosted and appeared in numerous television programs, including the popular reboot of Carl Sagan's Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey. His ability to bridge the gap between scientific expertise and public understanding has made him a respected advocate for science education.

In the prelude to the main program will be time for announcements, introduction of new members, and an opportunity for attendees to share their thoughts on any subject - such as latest political news headlines, or recommendation on a book, a movie, a restaurant, etc.

Jim Hong, Director
Mid-Michigan Atheists and Humanists
American Atheists Affiliate
(517) 914-2278 cell

"I would love to believe that when I die I will live again, that some thinking, feeling, remembering part of me will continue. But as much as I want to believe that, and despite the ancient and worldwide cultural traditions that assert an afterlife, I know of nothing to suggest that it is more than wishful thinking."
--- Carl Sagan