Archives of past discussion meetings:
Virtual meeting: May 23 2020
We will be conducting this meeting via Zoom due to the ongoing COVID pandemic.
The Fellowship has splintered into several smaller parties. How will they fare on each of their paths? Come join us as we begin the second volume of Lord of the Rings, The Two Towers.
Virtual meeting: May 16 2020
We will be conducting this meeting via Zoom due to the ongoing COVID pandemic.
The Fellowship is now faced with the difficult decision of either journeying south to Minas Tirith to aid in the wars of Gondor or journeying east into Mordor to seek out Mount Doom. Or will we come to the end of Fellowship? Join us as we discuss the final chapter of The Fellowship of the Ring.
Virtual meeting: May 9 2020
We will be conducting this meeting via Zoom due to the ongoing COVID pandemic.
The Fellowship prepares to depart the Elvish realm of Lothlorien. Before leaving, the Lord and Lady bestow gifts upon the Fellowship members. They then continue their long journey south.
Virtual meeting: May 2 2020
We will be conducting this meeting via Zoom due to the ongoing COVID pandemic.
The Fellowship meets the Lord and Lady of Lothlorien and take a long rest. Frodo also looks into the mirror of Lady Galadriel and the Lady is offered the One Ring freely. Join us as we see how Galadriel is able to reject the power of the Ring.
Virtual meeting: April 25 2020
We will be conducting this meeting via Zoom due to the ongoing COVID pandemic.
The Fellowship managed to escape the darkness of Moria, but at a great cost to itself. Let's see how Aragorn will lead the Fellowship as we enter the enchanted woods of Lothlorien and continue the Quest.
Virtual meeting: April 18 2020
We will be conducting this meeting via Zoom due to the ongoing COVID pandemic.
During our last meeting, we read how a fellowship was formed to help Frodo complete his Quest. Next, they will brave a long dark road through Khazad-Dum in an attempt to cross the mountains. Join us online!
Virtual meeting: April 11 2020
We will be conducting this meeting via Zoom due to the ongoing COVID pandemic.
During this meeting we will refresh ourselves on the first half of Fellowship of the Ring of the Lord of The Rings story so far. Frodo and Co. managed to get the Ring to Rivendell, where a council was held to decide it's fate. It was the will of the council that the Ring was to be destroyed. However, this can only be done in Sauron's forges in Mount Doom, which is located in the heart of Sauron's dark land of Mordor. A fellowship was formed to help Frodo complete his Quest. Join us as Frodo sets out from Rivendell on the long road south.
March 7 2020 2-4 PM
We will continue to learn about the history of the One Ring and how the Council decides its fate in Chapter 2 'The Council of Elrond'
February 22 2020 2-4 PM
Frodo has recovered and rejoined with Gandalf and Bilbo. We will now learn the history of the One Ring and determine its fate in Chapter 2 'The Council of Elrond'.
January 25 2020 2-4 PM
Frodo has gotten the Ring safely to Rivendell, but what will be it's fate? We will continue our discussion of the Lord of the Rings from Chapter 1 'Many Meetings' and get into Chapter 2 'The Council of Elrond'.
Yuletide and Christmas break! Our next meeting will be in late January!
November 30 2019 2PM
Join us on November 30 as we meet a new companion. It seems those hobbits keep getting into trouble! Lets hope Strider can get them to Rivendell. We will start from Chapter 10 and perhaps reach the end of Chapter 12.
November 16 2019 2PM
Join us on November 16 as we take leave of Tom Bombadil and continue on to Frodo’s first serious adventure in the Great Barrow in Chapter 8. We will then go on to the Town of Bree where we will meet a new companion.
November 2 2019 2PM
Join us on November 2 as we trek through the mysterious Old Forest and meet the strange but delightful Tom Bombadil and Goldberry in Chapters 6 and 7.
October 19 2019 2PM
We started from Frodo's encounter with Gildor at the end of Chapter 3 and then completed Chapters 4 and 5. I hope you are enjoying the book!
October 5 2019 2PM
We finished up Chapter 2 and Frodo is on his journey in Chapter 3. After encountering the Black Riders twice, we left off with his encounter with Gildor near the end of Chapter 3.
September 21 2019
We began 'The Lord of the Rings' Chapter 2 'The Shadow of the Past' when Gandalf comes back to Frodo's house in the Shire after 17 years abroad. He conducts a test and learns that Frodo's ring is indeed the One Ring. He then tells Frodo of the ring lore that he knows, and Gollum's sad story.
September 7 2019
We began 'The Lord of the Rings' Chapter 1 'The long-Expected Party' and read about Bilbo's dissapearance, how Frodo inherited the grand hobbit hole Bag End, and the One Ring. 17 years later, the story continues as rumours of a new power rising in the East begins to influence the westlands.
August 24 2019
We will begin 'The Lord of the Rings' on August 24. I would like to discuss the Forward and Prologue as there are some fun things to delve into in both of those sections. We may get to start Chapter 1 'The long-Expected Party' but that depends on how much I get off track. Come join us!
August 3 2019
We had our summer potluck while we watched part of an abridged film adaption of Peter Jackson's The Hobbit movie. We then briefly discussed Chapters 9 through 12 of The Hobbit.
June 30 2019
We finished reading Chapters 6, 7, and 8 of The Hobbit. We saw how Bilbo and the Dwarfs again escaped the goblins and wargs in the forest and their rescue by the Great Eagles. We also read how Bilbo and Gandalf met Beorn the skin-changer. Gandalf left Bilbo in charge of the company of Dwarfs to tend to some business down South, allowing Bilbo to awaken his true potential. Bilbo's sword acquires a name, Sting, after putting down some of the fell monstrosities of the forest.
June 15 2019
We finished reading Chapters 4 and 5 of The Hobbit. We saw how Bilbo and the Dwarfs angered the Great Goblin and how they escaped immediate capture. We also read how Bilbo confronted the creature Gollum in the darkness, and how mercy and strength stayed his hand when he had the opportunity to kill him.
June 1 2019
We finished reading Chapters 2 and 3 of The Hobbit. We saw how Bilbo and Gandalf cunningly evaded the Trolls Bert, Tom, and William and how they obtained swords. We also met the Elves for the first time and Elrond. They also learned some secrets from Thror's Map!
May 18 2019
We finished reading Chapter 1 of The Hobbit. We discussed the geography of the Hobbit homeland and the cultural importance of the land to the Hobbit people. We also learned of dragons, and how Tolkien used them in his books. Lastly, we looked at the conflicting adventurous (Tookish) and affluent (Baggins) sides of Bilbo.
May 4 2019
After an introduction to the background of The Hobbit, we started reading aloud the first chapter. We will continue reading The Hobbit in subsequent meetings. The main discussion points were the purpose of literature, which is to both teach and delight, what is adventure, the undertones of sadness, sorrow and lament in Tolkien's works, and the concept of 'hero'.
April 13 2019
Why do we need Fairy-stories in our lives? Let's continue our discussion on how JRR Tolkien describes the Fairy Story as a literary art form. After discussing the main points, we have set aside the essay for now and will begin reading from The Hobbit in May.
Background reading: On Fairy-Stories by JRR Tolkien
March 30 2019
Our first meeting! After an introduction of JRR Tolkien's early life and his time in the Great War, we began to discuss his essay on the Fairy Story as a literary art form.
Virtual meeting: May 23 2020
We will be conducting this meeting via Zoom due to the ongoing COVID pandemic.
The Fellowship has splintered into several smaller parties. How will they fare on each of their paths? Come join us as we begin the second volume of Lord of the Rings, The Two Towers.
Virtual meeting: May 16 2020
We will be conducting this meeting via Zoom due to the ongoing COVID pandemic.
The Fellowship is now faced with the difficult decision of either journeying south to Minas Tirith to aid in the wars of Gondor or journeying east into Mordor to seek out Mount Doom. Or will we come to the end of Fellowship? Join us as we discuss the final chapter of The Fellowship of the Ring.
Virtual meeting: May 9 2020
We will be conducting this meeting via Zoom due to the ongoing COVID pandemic.
The Fellowship prepares to depart the Elvish realm of Lothlorien. Before leaving, the Lord and Lady bestow gifts upon the Fellowship members. They then continue their long journey south.
Virtual meeting: May 2 2020
We will be conducting this meeting via Zoom due to the ongoing COVID pandemic.
The Fellowship meets the Lord and Lady of Lothlorien and take a long rest. Frodo also looks into the mirror of Lady Galadriel and the Lady is offered the One Ring freely. Join us as we see how Galadriel is able to reject the power of the Ring.
Virtual meeting: April 25 2020
We will be conducting this meeting via Zoom due to the ongoing COVID pandemic.
The Fellowship managed to escape the darkness of Moria, but at a great cost to itself. Let's see how Aragorn will lead the Fellowship as we enter the enchanted woods of Lothlorien and continue the Quest.
Virtual meeting: April 18 2020
We will be conducting this meeting via Zoom due to the ongoing COVID pandemic.
During our last meeting, we read how a fellowship was formed to help Frodo complete his Quest. Next, they will brave a long dark road through Khazad-Dum in an attempt to cross the mountains. Join us online!
Virtual meeting: April 11 2020
We will be conducting this meeting via Zoom due to the ongoing COVID pandemic.
During this meeting we will refresh ourselves on the first half of Fellowship of the Ring of the Lord of The Rings story so far. Frodo and Co. managed to get the Ring to Rivendell, where a council was held to decide it's fate. It was the will of the council that the Ring was to be destroyed. However, this can only be done in Sauron's forges in Mount Doom, which is located in the heart of Sauron's dark land of Mordor. A fellowship was formed to help Frodo complete his Quest. Join us as Frodo sets out from Rivendell on the long road south.
March 7 2020 2-4 PM
We will continue to learn about the history of the One Ring and how the Council decides its fate in Chapter 2 'The Council of Elrond'
February 22 2020 2-4 PM
Frodo has recovered and rejoined with Gandalf and Bilbo. We will now learn the history of the One Ring and determine its fate in Chapter 2 'The Council of Elrond'.
January 25 2020 2-4 PM
Frodo has gotten the Ring safely to Rivendell, but what will be it's fate? We will continue our discussion of the Lord of the Rings from Chapter 1 'Many Meetings' and get into Chapter 2 'The Council of Elrond'.
Yuletide and Christmas break! Our next meeting will be in late January!
November 30 2019 2PM
Join us on November 30 as we meet a new companion. It seems those hobbits keep getting into trouble! Lets hope Strider can get them to Rivendell. We will start from Chapter 10 and perhaps reach the end of Chapter 12.
November 16 2019 2PM
Join us on November 16 as we take leave of Tom Bombadil and continue on to Frodo’s first serious adventure in the Great Barrow in Chapter 8. We will then go on to the Town of Bree where we will meet a new companion.
November 2 2019 2PM
Join us on November 2 as we trek through the mysterious Old Forest and meet the strange but delightful Tom Bombadil and Goldberry in Chapters 6 and 7.
October 19 2019 2PM
We started from Frodo's encounter with Gildor at the end of Chapter 3 and then completed Chapters 4 and 5. I hope you are enjoying the book!
October 5 2019 2PM
We finished up Chapter 2 and Frodo is on his journey in Chapter 3. After encountering the Black Riders twice, we left off with his encounter with Gildor near the end of Chapter 3.
September 21 2019
We began 'The Lord of the Rings' Chapter 2 'The Shadow of the Past' when Gandalf comes back to Frodo's house in the Shire after 17 years abroad. He conducts a test and learns that Frodo's ring is indeed the One Ring. He then tells Frodo of the ring lore that he knows, and Gollum's sad story.
September 7 2019
We began 'The Lord of the Rings' Chapter 1 'The long-Expected Party' and read about Bilbo's dissapearance, how Frodo inherited the grand hobbit hole Bag End, and the One Ring. 17 years later, the story continues as rumours of a new power rising in the East begins to influence the westlands.
August 24 2019
We will begin 'The Lord of the Rings' on August 24. I would like to discuss the Forward and Prologue as there are some fun things to delve into in both of those sections. We may get to start Chapter 1 'The long-Expected Party' but that depends on how much I get off track. Come join us!
August 3 2019
We had our summer potluck while we watched part of an abridged film adaption of Peter Jackson's The Hobbit movie. We then briefly discussed Chapters 9 through 12 of The Hobbit.
June 30 2019
We finished reading Chapters 6, 7, and 8 of The Hobbit. We saw how Bilbo and the Dwarfs again escaped the goblins and wargs in the forest and their rescue by the Great Eagles. We also read how Bilbo and Gandalf met Beorn the skin-changer. Gandalf left Bilbo in charge of the company of Dwarfs to tend to some business down South, allowing Bilbo to awaken his true potential. Bilbo's sword acquires a name, Sting, after putting down some of the fell monstrosities of the forest.
June 15 2019
We finished reading Chapters 4 and 5 of The Hobbit. We saw how Bilbo and the Dwarfs angered the Great Goblin and how they escaped immediate capture. We also read how Bilbo confronted the creature Gollum in the darkness, and how mercy and strength stayed his hand when he had the opportunity to kill him.
June 1 2019
We finished reading Chapters 2 and 3 of The Hobbit. We saw how Bilbo and Gandalf cunningly evaded the Trolls Bert, Tom, and William and how they obtained swords. We also met the Elves for the first time and Elrond. They also learned some secrets from Thror's Map!
May 18 2019
We finished reading Chapter 1 of The Hobbit. We discussed the geography of the Hobbit homeland and the cultural importance of the land to the Hobbit people. We also learned of dragons, and how Tolkien used them in his books. Lastly, we looked at the conflicting adventurous (Tookish) and affluent (Baggins) sides of Bilbo.
May 4 2019
After an introduction to the background of The Hobbit, we started reading aloud the first chapter. We will continue reading The Hobbit in subsequent meetings. The main discussion points were the purpose of literature, which is to both teach and delight, what is adventure, the undertones of sadness, sorrow and lament in Tolkien's works, and the concept of 'hero'.
April 13 2019
Why do we need Fairy-stories in our lives? Let's continue our discussion on how JRR Tolkien describes the Fairy Story as a literary art form. After discussing the main points, we have set aside the essay for now and will begin reading from The Hobbit in May.
Background reading: On Fairy-Stories by JRR Tolkien
March 30 2019
Our first meeting! After an introduction of JRR Tolkien's early life and his time in the Great War, we began to discuss his essay on the Fairy Story as a literary art form.
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