Come to our presentations at LCS Gardens
Open Circle provides a supportive environment to gather for social interaction and to improve our understanding of ourselves, our community and our world.

Upcoming Presentation, April 27, 2025
What if, since you knew you were living on borrowed time, you’d lived, taught, traveled and wondered outrageously? Why, sixty-five years later you’d have one hell of a good story! Dave’s memoir, Santander: Rambling on Borrowed Time, is a unique memoir/travelogue/reflection-on-life featuring poignant short stories that, like pieces of a puzzle, create a captivating whole exploring themes of personal growth, adventure, justice, wonder, disillusionment, and ultimately gratitude. In this talk, Dave will share selections from his acclaimed memoir, and be available afterward to sign copies. About the Presenter(s): David Ellison During his thirty-six-year career, David Ellison was a teacher, mentor teacher, school administrator, education columnist and community activist. He worked in schools foreign and domestic, public and private, grades four through college. His treks through five continents included volunteering in far-flung villages, and surviving harrowing adventures.

April 27, 2025
What if You Should Die Before You Were Ever Borne?
If You Missed an In-person Presentation, You Can Still Enjoy It Online
April 20, 2025 Changing Lives Through Theater, Pequenos Creadores
Unfortunately we experienced video issues and the complete presentation was not recorded. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Past Presentations
About Open Circle
For nearly 30 years, the Lake Chapala area has been honored to host Mexico’s longest-standing weekly English language lecture series. Begun in 1995 by volunteers under the title of “New Dimensions” and initially focused on various aspects of spirituality, in 2001 the program became “Open Circle” and was hosted in homes and restaurants. The Lake Chapala Society became Open Circle Ajijic’s permanent home in the early 2000’s and (since 20021) has become an official Lake Chapala Society program.
Mission Statement:
“Open Circle Ajijic provides a supportive environment to gather for social interaction and to improve our understanding of ourselves, our community, and our world. Presentations span a wide range of intellectual, cultural, physical, and spiritual topics. We do not necessarily agree with the ideas and philosophies of our presenters. We encourage you to listen with an open mind and form your own opinions.”