The Good Life Book Club

Name: The Good Life Book Club
Start: 2021-09-02T18:30:00-05:00
End: 2022-05-12T20:30:00-05:00
Location: Austin Institute

Thu, Sep 02

Austin Institute

This program is for Austin’s young professionals. We are creating a space, a recurring occasion for cultural enrichment, dialogue, and personal growth. We will meet every other week, on Thursday or Friday evening (based on attendees' needs). Register below to save your spot... and spread the word!

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Time & Location

Sep 02, 2021, 6:30 PM – May 12, 2022, 8:30 PM

Austin Institute, 3206 Fairfax Walk, Austin, TX 78705, USA

About The Event

Austin's young professionals ages 21 and up are gathering for intellectual and human enrichment at the Austin Institute for a second semester in a row! This past fall was the start of the Good Life Book Club, and this spring it continues as the best place to make new friends and explore the the questions of human flourishing!

We read literature that speaks to the most profound human needs and deals with the most contemporary issues: such as religion, sex, and family life. We gather at the institute's beautiful backyard, and a glass of wine will always be offered.

We are about to start new book!

**** Registration is closed, but can still reach out to Dr. Orlandi to be admitted to a truly exclusive club: mo@austin-institute.org ****

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