Omnilore is an all-volunteer, member-led community of people who enjoy intellectually challenging and stimulating conversation in a casual and welcoming setting
Study/Discussion Groups
Exploration, Debate, Challenging Ideas
Members lead the classes
Our core activity is what we call Study/Discussion Groups. These are similar to an academic class, but instead of instructors, participants themselves take turns leading discussion sessions.
There are no exams, no grades and no prerequisites. The focus is on discussion engaging all members of the group.
Fifteen new topics every four months
We run three terms of four months per year, each with typically 15 study/discussion groups to choose from.
Discussion groups meet for two hours during the day twice a month and are held either in person at our facility in Redondo Beach or online by Zoom.
A broad range of subjects
Informal collegial conversation
Each discussion group relies on a shared resource—such as a book or film series — to provide structure for discussion.
Groups are kept intentionally small (8-18 members) and participants quickly build rapport, resulting in a casual and free-flowing conversation—more akin to an engaging dinner table discussion than a formal classroom setting.
Omnilore is like a cross between a university, book club and a lively circle of friends
Beyond The Classroom
Omnilore at the San Antonio Winery
New Experiences, New Friends
In addition to our core Study/Discussion Groups, we offer a variety of Special Interest Groups and Affiliated Groups that provide stimulating social activities and shared experiences in more relaxed settings outside the traditional classroom.
These member-led excursions and events maintain an intellectual focus while covering a broad range of interests. They are an excellent way to build rapport and connect with the Omnilore community.
Affiliated Groups operate independently of Omnilore and do not require Omnilore membership to participate, although the majority of participants are members of Omnilore.
If you aren’t ready to jump into Study/Discussion Groups, you can participate in Affiliated Groups or join Omnilore specifically as a Special Interest Group participant.
Omnilore at the Music Center to see Rigoletto
Watch and discuss notable and challenging movies
Explore emerging technologies and topics of scientific interest, and think about how these will change society
Visit local cultural or historic sites
Explore local restaurants and meet with the proprietor to learn about what goes on "behind the kitchen door"
Or just enjoy a social walk in the California sunshine
Help grow our membership by participating in recruitment activities and spreading the word in our community
If you have an interest you’d like to share with others, come join us and make it happen!
Join The Omnilore Community
When you join Omnilore you will discover a welcoming, vibrant and engaged community.
You will form enduring friendships with intellectually curious people from a broad range of professions including educators, physicians, entrepreneurs, engineers, nurses, attorneys, business owners and more.
We bring those experiences and interests into all our activities.
If you think Omnilore could be for you, give us a call or send us an email!
One of our members will be able to answer all your questions
Come Try Us Out!
You’re welcome to sit in on one or two ongoing discussion groups to experience the Omnilore community in action.
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