Open Door Book Groups

Reading has always been a great refuge for me, whether it be fiction or more intellectual, thought provoking work. That is why I was so excited to learn that Open Door has so many book groups! Here is a quick peek at when several of the groups are meeting.

– Barbara Malinowski, OD Newsletter Editor

  • One online group, which started in August 2022, meets every other Wednesday morning. 

  • Another Wednesday afternoon online group has also been meeting weekly for several years. 

  • The Sunday in-person book group started meeting monthly in October 2022. Members rotate hosting the meeting at their homes. 

  • There’s also a long-standing men's group that is reading relevant articles on the dharma. 

  • In March 2025, a monthly Monday morning book group was created. Meetings take place at 10 am at ODMC. 

  • Starting September 2026, a twice-monthly book group will convene after the Wednesday sit. The group is for health professionals interested in the intersection of meditation and counseling/mental health care. More information here

For more information or if you want to start your own book group, contact Jeri Sides