MELBOURNE DISCUSSION GROUP

An over 40’s - up to any age - mixed group meets around lunchtime on the third Sunday each month for friendly, thought provoking discussions, not primarily religious or political. In private homes, topics suggested by members, no fees, bring your own lunch, people of any country of origin. A proven recipe for meeting interesting people!

New members welcome - Enquiries  phone 9458 2774

The above advertisement was placed recently in some libraries and similar places around Melbourne. Here we can explain a little more.

Choosing a topic ...

Our custom has been to have full flexibility in choice of a topic and “firm it up” only one month before. This means that if someone comes up with a topic which they would like to share without undue delay, we can give it priority. However,  we also here have nominated  some topics which could benefit from some prior stuThe dy. This need not apply of course, to all in the group---some may not have the time or the inclination, and are happy to come and listen, then make some contribution, if they wish, based on their own experience and values.

Some typical topics:

TOPIC SUGGESTED READING
Any progress in a search for meaning?

“The Phenomenon of Man “ by Teilhard de Chardin;

” What's it all about “by Julian Baggini.

(Teilard takes God for granted but embraces optimistic evolution.  Julian is inclined to atheism but suggests meaning anyway.)
The Uranium debate and other climate issues Scientific American. Special Issue
Sept O6
Heidelberg school of Artists, particularly women. Various art books -- Heidelberg Historical Society
An attempt at a short essay or piece of poetry You or me
History of Melbourne suburbs Obvious library references
Books I've enjoyed reading

To be nominated by the suggestor

(eg 'The Secret River' and 'The Search for the Secret River' by Kate Grenville)
Interesting lives Library references or personal experience
TOPICS WHICH REQUIRE NO PRIOR STUDY  

'My favourite hobby', Eva’s 'Haiku list', ' How would you have planned the universe?', video clips of interesting topics, book browsing and selection of an interesting passage, bring along an interesting collectable, etc, etc etc. 

For details of current meetings, phone Ron Rye (convenor) on 9458 2774.