LOOKING AT LIFE EXPERIENCE
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Family History The group meets once a month at HAC. We generally choose a topic for discussion each session relating to some aspect of the lives of our ancestors. The discussion can include: background information prepared by someone in the group; sharing what we have found about our own families in relation to the topic; resources for further research and helping each other get round "brick walls" in our family tree. All levels of experience welcome. Group Leaders - Audrey Jarvis & Kathy Westhead Philosophy Started in September 2022 and is proving very popular. We follow a book by Nigel Warburton titled Little Book of Philosophy, which starts with Socrates. Members are encouraged to give a talk on a subject of their choosing and several have chosen to such diverse topics as "Just War Theory", "How to live a Good Life", "Machiavelli" and Utilitarianism". You really don't need to know anything about Philosophy, just come along and join in if and when you wish Group Leader - Lynne Dorff Psychology of Everyday Life This is an interactive group run by Ann Harris, a former lecturer in Psychology. We look at everyday topics that concern us from a psychological perspective; some recent subjects discussed have been Addictions, Crime, Aspects of Memory and Nostalgia. No previous knowledge of psychology is needed; just bring along your life experience. Group Leader - Ann Harris Spiritual Wellness: We explore our cultural understandings of mental wellbeing, beliefs about our body and causes of illness, beliefs about our existence and life beyond death, and we discuss any unusual experiences that participants may have had. Group Leader - Natalie Tobert |