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 December 22, 2024
Mariachi School Concert
2024 has been a year of growth for the children of Ajijic’s Pedro Rey Mariachi School program, including participation in the most important Mariachi competitions in Jalisco (winning awards for the first time) and a performance at the prestigious Tecalitlán Mariachi Festival. The kids want to close the year performing at Open Circle as part of a grand Christmas celebration.
December 29, 2024
Rotary International and its impact on local communities
Peter Jeschofnig and
Jeanette Monosoff
January 12, 2025
A multicultural, bilingual celebration of the 130th anniversary of the birth of LCS benefactor Ms. Neill James
If You Missed an In-person Presentation, You Can Still Enjoy It Online
Matilde Cervantes Challenges in Mexican Education
public education in Mexico is facing serious problems: high teacher/student ratio, frequent class suspensions, low level of commitment from families and school personnel, etc.
Ms. Cervantes (Tisu) created Guadalajara's Casa Tatic in 2015 to alleviate some of these deficiencies by offering remedial education to kids from public elementary school
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.”