Sandy Springs Intellectual Dinner Club

We're hosting a low-key event to meet with open-minded people and relax. We begin with a brief conversation starter* each month, but you're welcome to talk about your favorite subjects. See you soon!

*Conversation Starter
This month's subject is What Makes a Moment Memorable?
At our final dinner of the year, we’ll explore the moments that stood out. What makes these moments memorable? Is it the people, the place, or something else? Join us as we share stories and insights about what makes time truly unforgettable.

About the restaurant:
Politan Row is the modern version of the old school mall food court - you can choose from a variety of cuisines and sit at tables in the middle of the court. This high-style food hall, opened by the New Orleans-based Politan Group, ups the ante. Look for top-flight Thai, Vietnamese, Indian, Italian, and Creole-Mexican purveyors, among others, plus two bars, a vibrant retro speakeasy, and a full-service Cuban cantina.

This online event is to plan 2025 events!

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We will review and plan the event dates, locations, subjects, and costs associated with running the group. More information can be found under the photos tab on desktop.

Up to 100 people can attend the Zoom link. I will present everything first and then answer questions and open up the discussion.

If you're interested in helping to accommodate more attendees, then reach out to me or Kelly via DM, or attend this planning session!

We have some events planned for the first few months, and a few suggested keystone events throughout the year, but there's a lot of TBD events that need input from you guys! And if you want to make those events larger, or want duplicate events (two events per month instead of one) then now's the time to tell me and to commit to hosting one of those events.

If you are curious about the features of the Meetup platform, how fees and donations are collected, how RSVPs and wait lists work, and more, I suggest you search the platform blog and help site.

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Looking forward to seeing you in the new year!

We're hosting a low-key event to meet with open-minded people and relax. We begin with a brief conversation starter* each month, but you're welcome to talk about your favorite subjects. See you soon!

*Conversation Starter
Living with Uncertainty: a look ahead to a new year full of unknowns.

Uncertainty is an inevitable part of life, but how do we manage it? How can we find meaning and peace in the unknown, considering perspectives from spirituality and historical events?

Example #1:
The Cuban Missile Crisis (1962): This 13-day confrontation between the U.S. and the Soviet Union during the Cold War was one of the most intense periods of uncertainty in modern history. Both nations were on the brink of nuclear war, and global tensions were at their peak. The uncertainty of what would happen next loomed over the world, and the crisis became a powerful example of how humans cope with high-stakes, life-threatening unknowns.

Event #2:
COVID-19 Pandemic (2020-Present): The COVID-19 pandemic thrust the entire world into a state of uncertainty. From the unpredictability of the virus’s spread to fluctuating government responses, the pandemic brought an unprecedented level of uncertainty into everyday life. Questions about health, safety, economic stability, and social structures became central to global discourse, highlighting the challenge of managing uncertainty in an interconnected world.

We're hosting a low-key event to meet with open-minded people and relax. We begin with a brief conversation starter* each month, but you're welcome to talk about your favorite subjects. See you soon!

*Conversation Starter:
For February, as Valentine’s Day approaches, we’ll explore "The Power of Human Connection" with a focus on love in its many forms—romantic, familial, and platonic.

Why is human connection is so essential to our well-being, and what makes love such a transformative force in our lives?

Has regularly attending this dinner club deepened your sense of community?

What other personal experience can you share that changed how you think about human connection?