Forum


Forums are held three times per year during the last weeks of February, June and October and provide an opportunity to bring the Omnilore community together for a luncheon and to hear an invited speaker. The October Forum is also our Annual Meeting at which we elect officers for the coming year.

Past speakers have included scientific and academic researchers, business leaders, journalists, local politicians and famous local artists. Forums are held at selected venues in the Palos Verdes area.

You do not need to be a member of Omnilore to attend the Forum. If you are thinking about joining Omnilore, the Forum offers a great opportunity to meet members and learn more about the organization.

Omnilore presents

At the Spookacular Forum on October 30 at the Mary and Joseph Retreat House, Paul Weubben, our  award winning guest speaker, will discuss the current climate crisis and the energy challenges we face.

Bring your spirit and wear spooky outfits to celebrate Halloween. Eat, visit with fellow Omniloreans, find witches, stashes, and have a ghost of a chance to take home a monster’s bounty!

Social hour: 11:00 am

Lunch 12:00 Noon

Location

Mary and Joseph Retreat Center
5300 Crest Road, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275

Click here for map

Menu

  • Chicken Piccata, Rice Pilaf, Grilled Vegetables

  • Mediterranean Chopped Salad, Dinner Rolls

  • Dessert: Pumpkin Pie with Fresh Whipped Cream

  • Beverages: Coffee, Iced Tea, Lemonade (sugar free) and Infused Water

  • Vegetarian Option: Crispy Tofu Piccata

Register

Cost: $45 per person

Forum, October 30, 2026
$45.00

This forum will be at the Mary and Joseph Retreat Center (Click for Map)

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Social Hour starts at 11:00 AM. Buffet at noon. Speaker at 1:00 PM.

At the Spookacular Forum on October 30 at the Mary and Joseph Retreat House, Paul Weubben, our  award winning guest speaker, will discuss the current climate crisis and the energy challenges we face.

Bring your spirit and wear spooky outfits to celebrate Halloween. Eat, visit with fellow Omniloreans, find witches, stashes, and have a ghost of a chance to take home a monster’s bounty!

Social hour: 11:00 am

Lunch 12:00 Noon

Menu:

Chicken piccata, rice pilaf, grilled vegetables, Mediterranean chopped salad, dinner rolls, and pumpkin pie with fresh whipped cream. Beverages include coffee, iced tea, lemonade (sugar-free), and infused water. The vegetarian option is crispy tofu piccata.

Or if you prefer to mail a check, print and return this form with payment

 Reservations must be received by Monday, October 26
For further information call Susan: 310 749 6263

Read about
Paul Weubben in the September Newsletter

If you have suggestions for future speakers, contact the Forum committee at forum@omnilore.org