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 8, 20248
A Ticket to the Grand Show: Journeys Across Cultural Boundaries
A glimpse at the submerged cultural icebergs we may discover when we travel and a look at the richness of culture woven into the multi-hued fabric of our lives. The variety found across the globe is exciting and each culture has its own truths that have the capacity to expand and inform our own.
Neil McKinnon was raised in Saskatchewan. He served in the RCN and has been a businessman, archaeologist, university lecturer, and freelance writer. He has worked in China, Japan, Mexico, Canada, and the U.S. and holds a BSc in math and BA and MA in archaeology. He and Judy live in Mexico & Vancouver and have been married for 59 years. They have produced 2 daughters and have 2 grandchildren.
December 15, 2024
Challenges in Mexican Education, and Tisu's Casa Tatic
Matilde Cervantes
December 29, 2024
Rotary International and its impact on local communities
Peter Jeschofnig and
Jeanette Monosoff
If You Missed an In-person Presentation, You Can Still Enjoy It Online
Why Our Stories Matter
There's power in documenting life through visual images and the written word. Interweaving photographs and stories, Alicia Knox will offer a multimedia presentation of Guatemala, the Project Somos Children’s Learning Village, and beyond. She will talk about the importance of documenting our lives and why it is key to get your stories written down and your photographs printed, particularly in this digital age. Her presentation will remind and reignite the importance of gathering and safeguarding precious stories of your precious life.
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.”