Open Discussions
Held weekly during the 9-week Chautauqua Season
The LGBTQ+ and Friends discussions will be held each Tuesday at 12:15 pm in the Garden Room of the Literary Arts Center. Catie Miller will facilitate discussions centering on the topic of the week, although the conversation is not limited to that topic. These sessions are open to anyone and you are invited to bring your lunch. During the 9-week Chautauqua season, you will need a gate pass to get onto the grounds. You can obtain a gate pass by visiting https://chq.org or by calling 716-357-6250.
2024 themes:
Week 1: Do Our Requirements for a Presidential Candidate Need Revising?
Week 2: Are We Intelligent Enough To Use AI Safely and With Integrity?
Week 3: Acknowledging the Subjective Nature of Our Perceptions and Ideas
Week 4: Can Human Beings Truly Learn To Share and Care for Earth and One Another?
Week 5: Thoughts on Addressing Our Greatest Challenges
Week 6: Music, a Gateway to Our Souls
Week 7: We Are Surrounded by Magic and Wonder. Do You See It, Do You Feel It?
Week 8: Understanding Water as Part of Our Essential Nature
Week 9: Finding Our Way to the Top of the Mountain