Philosophy and Coffee @ Heritage Park in Old Town

What to expect:

• Free event
• Casual attire — come as you are
• Laid-back, chill vibe
• No expertise required
• No reading ahead necessary - it helps to get a good understanding as we don't have enough time to get through whole texts but we will cover the big concepts from each work.
• No pressure to speak — listening is participation
• Bring a chair! Outdoor seating is uncomfortable.
• Bring a sunhat

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We’ll be reading and discussing short selections from Enchiridion by Epictetus.
The Enchiridion is a brief, practical handbook focused on everyday questions: what’s in our control, what isn’t, and how we might respond more wisely to the world around us. We’ll read small excerpts together and simply ask what Epictetus was trying to understand—and whether his ideas still apply today.

This is not a lecture, debate club, therapy group, or religious study. It’s an informal, open discussion centered on original source material, curiosity, and respectful listening.
We'll provide discussion prompts and share useful links to source material for anyone interested, but showing up is enough.
☕ Coffee encouraged
🪑 Please bring your own chair for comfort (the seating in the outdoor classroom does not have back support)
🌳 Outdoor setting
Location:
The outdoor “classroom” area at the end of Heritage Park Old Town next to the Gazebo
Come for ten minutes or stay the whole time.
Bring curiosity—or just bring yourself.