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
This week presentation
Try questioning THE INEVITABLE!
Euripides* suggested, “Question everything, learn something, answer nothing…”
It is seldom that an adult openly questions what is commonly considered inevitable! Why? Young children question what adults consider inevitable. (Why do we get sick? Why do we die?) Could we adults be overlooking something or misreading the evidence or something else? What could happen if I honestly questioned what most people consider inevitable?
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Empowering Women: The Global Panacea
There are few, if any real panaceas (remedies for all difficulties) in the world. However, using Melinda Gates’ “Moment of Lift: How Empowering Women Changes the World” as his guide, (along with selections from several other publications), Dave Ellison will review the evidence demonstrating how educating women, giving them control over their bodies and their marriages (among other reforms) transforms whole societies, cultures, economies, environments… everything.
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.”