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
October 13, presentation
"Thank You for Your Service" Protection of Immigrant Veterans and Military Spouses: Successful Cases from Jalisco
Tran N. Dang, J.D., is the founder and executive director of The Rhizome Center for Migrants, a U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing post-deportation legal, advocacy, and reintegration support to the returned and deported community and their families in Mexico.
Tran is a recognized expert and leading voice on the mid- to long-term consequences of U.S. immigration enforcement policies on the U.S.-Mexico border region, with particular emphasis on their larger impact on mixed-status families, labor migrants, and immigrant veterans.
October 27, 2024
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A talk on Family System Theory
Join us on the LCS campus for a candid and provocative talk about the emotional systems of humans and seeing mental and psychological challenges as issues stemming from the primal brain, led by Lillie Mae Henley. She looks at Dr. Murray Bowen's work which was defined after he studied natural life sciences, evolutionary processes, and of course, the development of systems theory in relation to the emotional system of human beings.
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.”