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Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle - December

  • Peoria Women's Club 301 Northeast Madison Avenue Peoria, IL, 61603 United States (map)

Join the Peoria Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle, a collaboration between the Peoria Women’s Club and Bradley University’s OLLI program. Discover the oldest continuous book club in the U.S., founded in 1878, dedicated to promoting reading across various disciplines. This semester’s selection includes four books from the Chautauqua Institution’s annual list:

Strangers Drowning Description: In Strangers Drowning, Larissa MacFarquhar explores lives of extreme ethical commitment through intimate stories of individuals grappling with profound dilemmas, from a couple who adopt numerous children to a woman who sacrifices personal comfort for charitable giving. These narratives illuminate their stubborn integrity, brave choices, and the complex moral landscapes they navigate. MacFarquhar also traces the historical skepticism towards such extreme altruism in Western culture, raising vital questions about the limits of compassion and our responsibilities to others amidst competing needs. Strangers Drowning challenges readers to reflect on what it means to prioritize altruism and wrestles with the tension between caring for strangers and our closest loved ones.

Start anytime for the opportunity to graduate nationally. Registration includes breakfast, snacks, coffee, and a $10 CLSC membership fee. We welcome all who are interested in literature and intellectual discussions.

Questions? 

Contact Peoria CLSC Instructor Lynette Steger at (309) 642-2688 or stegerlynette@gmail.com.

Location: Peoria Women’s Club, 301 NE Madison Ave., Peoria, IL 61603

Here’s where you can find parking around PWC:

Earlier Event: December 5
2024 Holiday Tea
Later Event: December 11
Member Mixer (PWC Members Only)