A community of people where the love of learning is a lifelong passion. Like every other part of your body, your brain needs exercise to stay healthy.
Which is what The PLATO Society is all about. Not some sit-and-listen-lecture classes, PLATO is a peer to peer learning experience in which each member becomes fully engaged in any one of a myriad of subjects offered each semester through our unique Study Discussion Groups (SDGs). It makes learning an active rather than passive experience. But the PLATO Society is more than a learning program. The
04/30/2026
Research shows that lifelong learning protects cognition. So take a class. Apply to PLATO.
The Plato Society of Los Angeles | Peer-Led Seminars & Colloquia Member-run seminars (SDGs) with lectures and colloquia across the liberal arts and sciences - on site at Gayley and on Zoom.
04/28/2026
Beautiful Day at The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens at our April Day Trip
04/28/2026
Have you been to The Westwood Village lately.
Westwood Village (1940s-Today)
“Los Angeles looked like THIS in the 1940s 😳”
07/31/2025
"Trailblazing California Attorney, legal historian, and composer," and past member of PLATO in its early years passed away this week at the age of 106. May she rest in peace.
Selma Moidel Smith, 1919-2025 The Daily Journal has more journalists covering the California legal profession than any other publication.
03/20/2024
Nice endorsement from New member Peter Blau in the Los Angeles Times, proud to be a source of community and education
Letters to the Editor: How to be a community elder after losing your spouse Seniors have lived experiences that can educate younger people. Those looking for company after the death of a spouse can put those experiences to use.
06/12/2023
We are PLATO
A Lifetime of Learning - Palisadian Post The PLATO Society Offers Palisadians a Peer-to-Peer Learning Experience By SARAH SOROOSH MOGHADAM | Intern For many, the desire to learn is a lifelong endeavor. The PLATO Society allows its more than 400 members—including Palisadians—a chance to continue learning through a collaborative environm...
06/07/2023
Meet our Incoming FY23-24 President Ann Beisch. http://voyagela.com/interview/exploring-life-business-with-ann-beisch-of-ann-beisch-jd/
What is the PLATO Society of Los Angeles. Watch the video and Click on the link below to see out website
https://theplatosociety.org/landing-page
What is the PLATO Society of Los Angeles.
See the video and Click on this link to our website and find out more
https://theplatosociety.org/landing-page
New and improved I am PLATO video clip, with audio
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| Tuesday | 9am - 4:30pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 4:30pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 4:30pm |
| Friday | 9am - 4:30pm |
