The Beverly Hills Great Books Discussion Group, organized under the aegis of the world-recognized Great Books Organization founded by Mortimer Adler (www.GreatBooks.org), uniquely claims the distinction of the oldest functioning Great Books Discussion Group in the Nation - See our mention in A Great Idea at the Time by Alex Beam ('08). The Group meets, as it has for 51 years, on the 2nd and 4th Mondays, at the Beverly Hills Public Library (6-8PM), to engage in a spirited analytical discourse …

Welcome aboard, movie fans who like serious and thought provoking movies and who like to discuss the ideas and thoughts of movies as well as the quality of the work of its creators. We will regularly go see a movie, usually on the second weekend of its release and then discuss it over the meal in a restaurant next to the theater. We want to see all of you and hear what you think!

Hi, ln our club we love discussing books and their film adaptations. After we've read the selected book, we get together to watch the movie on the big screen or on DVD), then we hang out and discuss both over dinner, tea, coffee or drinks. There are always plenty of opinions when a group has both read a book and watched the movie, and your (respectfully presented) opinion is welcome! The purpose of this club is not only to get motivated into reading, but also to build a strong friendship relatio …

Three questions. Do you respect people because they have an academic degree or do you have an academic degree yourself? Can you discuss your beliefs as ideas and not say 'if you don't think the way I do then you're an idiot'? Do you think sitting down and talking is a fun thing to do? If you answered yes to these three questions, then please join this group. When enough people join, I'll schedule a meetup in Santa Monica one evening during the week.

Are you a closet history geek? Do you love learning about history of any kind, but especially about the area in which you live? Do you watch The History Detectives, American Experience, and Antiques Roadshow? Do you plan your vacations around what historical sites might be in the area? Do you sometimes wish you had the opportunity to share your experiences with others who have the same interests? I started this group because I think there must be at least a few other history lovers out there who …

Eckhart Tolle has been a profound influence on my life for many years and I find his teaching to useful in achieving a center of peace and joy throughout my life. The purpose of this group will be to share our experiences with Eckhart Tolle's books and workshops as well as to discuss ways of incorporating this principles into our daily lives. Anyone who sees value in Eckhart Tolle's work and wants to intensify the experience should join our group.

Hello Long Beach, I am new to Long Beach and love this area and the people here. Group facilitation and involvement has been a stronghold for me in being a part of living where ever I find myself living. I decided to create a womens discussion group because in my own self I recognize the hunger for being more open and diving into topics that create more space inside myself and the invitation extended to others to be in her own inner work. The purpose for this group is to create and hold a s …

The Society of Extraordinary Men is a group dedicated to sharing thoughts and giving advice on predefined questions that we all can relate to. We are a group of rational and thoughtful males that mentor and inspire each other in the best possible way. When everyone arrives, we talk about what's currently happening in our lives for about 5-10 minutes each (timed depending on the amount of members present). After you're done sharing, the other members are welcome to comment or ask questions befor …

We are men who empower men! It's comfortable, it's motivating, it's non-threatening, it's challenging, it's . . . AN OPPORTUNITY! We develop new friendships make business connections compare how our relationships are going crystallize our goals and dreams engage in intellectual discussions achieve major personal development Our meetings are structured and safe--that means you'll be done when we say the meeting is done, and each man participates with respect for everyone else. Led by licensed " …

… Our group usually meets every 6 to 8 weeks, giving everyone enough time to digest the book. Our discussions are for members who have read the book. That way we can carefully analyze what we have read, ask questions, and discuss our different points of view. My hope is that we engage in rigorous discussions. But please be respectful of other people's ideas. Let's challenge each other while having fun! :)   Key search terms: Books, Book Club, Non-Fiction Book Club, Book Clubs in Los Angeles, Bookw …

A Matryoshka doll or a nested/nesting doll is a Russian doll or toy which features a set of dolls in decreasing sizes nested within one another. I chose this name for the group because I believe everyone is complex and has many layers to their personality and discussion can be a tool to explore the many facets that exist in others, thus creating true intimacy and camaraderie. I feel that is missing today. The Nested Doll is a group for those who really enjoy great conversation and deep and ho …

Small Talk Discussion Group is a community of parents that meets once every 4-8 weeks to discuss the experience related to their young children’s language development. The group is facilitated by a licensed speech-language pathologist to provide some gentle guidance and suggestions; however the group primarily intends to promote interactive discussions about the challenges and successes during a child's early speech & language development. The direction of the group is left up to the par …

… Meet, Greet, and Eat: 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm; book discussion: 6:45 pm - 8:30 pm; wrap-up 8:30 pm - 8:40 pm. (Meetup length is usually about 2 hours from start to finish and varies depending on the book.  We often wrap-up by 8:15 p.m.) To remain a member, regular attendance is required or, regretfully, your membership will be deleted.  Three (3) consecutive missed meetings = possible loss of membership.  *If you decide to decline four (4) consecutive meetups, I suspect you're not finding what you wan …

If one of the many things you miss from college are the class discussions of books that either moved you or that you thought were complete trash then this group is for you! This group is for people who have recently graduated or just people in their 20s or early 30s who would like to get together once or twice a month over drinks or coffee to discuss a book we all read together. First book recommendations are welcome and then we can decide the next book choices at the meetups. I thought this wou …

… for more on Daisaku Ikeda go to http://www.daisakuikeda.org/ for more on SGI go to http://www.sgi-usa.org/ THIS GROUP IS NOT AFFILIATED IN ANY WAY WITH SGI OR SGI -USA. This book club is open to all people of all faiths. Its purpose is to read and discuss the works of Dr. Ikeda, as well as related literature, in an open and mutually enriching forum. It is not a workshop or seminar, everyone is encouraged to dialogue, and you do not need to be a practicing buddhist or have a knowl …

If you want a book club where we pick a book, have an outlined discussion and only talk about the book, this is not it! Most BOOK clubs are of the "You must read this specific book to hang out with us" variety. Our club, on the other hand, uses whichever title we've picked as more of a jumping-off point and we end up discussing a whole slew of different books, authors, and genres. Sometimes, the subject just goes into an off the wall place. You never know what we end up talking about or doing. T …