Name: First Meetup!
Start: 2025-07-02T23:00:00.000Z
Location: Downtown Ogden

**Weekly Format:**

* *Since this is the first meetup, we will do brief introductions.*
* We meet **every Monday evening from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM**.
* Each week, **you’ll read one chapter** independently before we meet.
* **The first hour** of our session will be dedicated to discussing that chapter. Everyone will be given the opportunity to share their reflections—expect to be called on and engaged!
* **The second hour** will be a group read-aloud of the next chapter. Each person will read one page, passing to the next. We’ll pause anytime for deeper discussion, questions, or thoughts.
* If we finish early, we’ll use the extra time to discuss what we’ve just read or simply wrap up and connect.

**What to Bring:**

* **A copy of the book** (physical or digital).
* *To The Lighthouse* is very affordable if purchased used online from sites like **eBay, Amazon, ThriftBooks, or AbeBooks**.
* You can also check out a **free copy from the local library**.
* Prefer digital? You can **read it on an iPad, Kindle, or tablet**, and it’s available as a **free eBook through services like Hoopla** (with a library card).
* If for any reason you're unable to get a copy, **please reach out to me—we’ll find a solution together**.

**Atmosphere:**

* This will be a warm, welcoming space with **coffee, tea, water, and wine provided**.
* You're encouraged to bring a small **snack or beverage** to share if you’d like.
* Our first book, *To The Lighthouse*, is both challenging and rewarding—we welcome deep thinkers, curious minds, and kind conversationalists..

**Group Communication:**

* We’ll use a **WhatsApp group** for all updates, questions, and communication between meetings.
* To join, please **sign up by sending me your name, phone number, and email**.
* I’ll text you the **exact address** prior to the first meeting. There is **plenty of free guest parking nearby**, and you’re always welcome to call or message me if you need help finding it.

Whether you’ve read the classics before or you’re brand new to them, this is a great way to slow down, think deeply, and connect with others in your community.
**Spots are limited** to keep the group focused and enjoyable—please reach out if you’d like to join!

Read The Classics! - Ogden Book Club

Frank Andrews

To The Lighthouse - Virginia Woolf - Book Club Meetup Chapter 1-2

Downtown Ogden

**When:** Every Friday & Saturday \| 6:00 – 8:15 PM

**Where**: Downtown Ogden (private residence – address shared upon RSVP)

**Explore Ideas. Connect Through Conversation. Cultivate Curiosity.**
The Inquiry Salon is a community gathering for thoughtful individuals who enjoy exploring fascinating topics, asking big questions, and engaging in meaningful conversation in a respectful, open-minded space. This is not a debate club. This is not a forum to defend belief systems. This is a salon—a gathering of minds curious to explore life from all angles.

Whether you're passionate about philosophy, psychology, technology, culture, science, art, metaphysics, or simply the strange and mysterious corners of the human experience—this space is for you.

**How It Works:**
*Before Each Meetup:*

Every participant brings at least 3 written topics, questions, or ideas for discussion.

These should be specific, open-ended, and personally intriguing—something you've been pondering, recently learned about, or believe could spark an engaging dialogue.

**Examples**:

* "Does social media change what it means to have a self?"
* "What would justice look like without punishment?"
* "Can AI develop wisdom—or only intelligence?"
* "Can a person truly change their nature, or do we just change our behavior?"
* "Is suffering necessary for wisdom?"
* "Are we losing the ability to tolerate boredom, and does it matter?"
* "What role does art play in shaping our collective ethics?"
* "If money were no object, what small thing would you dedicate your life to, and why?"
* "What emotion do you most resist feeling, and why?"
* "Is solitude essential for creativity?"
* "Unexplainable phenomena that has happened to you?"

**Evening Flow:**

**6:00 PM – Welcome & Introduction**
We begin with a brief group check-in, introductions, and a reminder of our purpose: to explore, not to debate.

**6:10 PM – Round One: Duos (or Trio)**
Two names are randomly drawn from a bag.

That pair will draw a topic from a second bag containing everyone's submissions.

Each duo finds a space to talk for 30 minutes, exploring the topic from all angles.

If the discussion naturally finishes early, they may draw a new topic.
If we have an odd number of attendees, one group will be a trio.

**6:40 PM – Group Discussion (30 min)**
We reconvene and draw one topic to explore together as a full group. This is a chance to synthesize ideas, reflect on overlapping themes, or introduce new perspectives.

**7:10 PM – Intermission (10 min)**
Grab a drink, stretch, use the restroom, or connect casually.

**7:20 PM – Round Two: New Duos (30 min)**
We draw new pairs (or a trio) and repeat the small-group conversation process with new topics for another 30-minute session.

**7:50 PM – Final Group Discussion (25 min)**
We gather for a final shared dialogue to reflect, pose questions, or revisit earlier threads.

**Hospitality & Setting:**
The group meets in my home in Downtown Ogden—a warm, comfortable space designed for meaningful connection.

Wine, tea, coffee, and water will be provided.

You’re welcome to bring snacks or beverages to share, but there’s no pressure.

**My address will be texted to you directly once you RSVP.**
There is abundant free 24-hour guest parking near my complex. I’ll send you clear parking details in advance.

**Core Values:**
Curiosity over certainty
Respect over ego
Ideas over ideology
Exploration over argument

This is a space for people who want to stretch their minds, deepen their perspectives, and connect with others who value thoughtful, respectful, idea-rich dialogue. Whether you're an introvert, extrovert, or somewhere in between—your voice is welcome here.

**To Join:**
Please message with your name, phone number, and email address. You’ll be added to our private WhatsApp group for communication and updates.

Sip & Speculate - The Inquiry Salon

Sip and Conversate! - Thoughtful Discussions

**Time:** 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
**Location:** (Downtown Ogden. Details will be sent via text upon RSVP.)
**Theme:** *Welcome & Foundations*

This is our very first meeting, and it will be held in a warm, casual setting to get to know one another and begin shaping the vision for our community.

**Schedule:**
**5:00 PM – 5:20 PM \| Welcome & Introductions**

* Quick greetings around the circle
* Share your name, why you joined the community, one thing you’d like to see from this club.

**5:20 PM – 5:40 PM \| Group Overview & Purpose**

* Why this group was created
* Values: Culture, Community, Growth, Solidarity
* What to expect from weekly meetings and events
* Time for questions and discussion

**5:40 PM – 6:20 PM \| History Series Kickoff**

* Introduction to our upcoming cultural history series
* Tonight’s Topic: *TBA*
* Led by [TBA]
* Open discussion encouraged

**6:20 PM – 7:20 PM \| Language Exchange Hour**

* We’ll pair up based on language proficiency
* Half the time in English, half in Spanish
* Casual conversations guided by topic cards or prompts
* Rotate partners halfway through

**7:20 PM – 8:00 PM \| Event Brainstorm & Planning Session**

* Discuss ideas for our first big community event
* Break into small working groups: Food, Activities, Outreach, Logistics
* Set achievable short-term goals
* Identify volunteers to lead or co-lead efforts
* Decide on the theme and date for the first event

**Closing:**

* Thank you for coming!
* Saturday Potluck Reminder
* WhatsApp GroupChat Invite for Continued Communication

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