The latter definition is probably more applicable to the Canadian Society of Philosophers who meet every Wednesday evening in Orleans. This is because no matter what the pre-determined topic of the week is, the subject matter tends to bounce around a few different things. The weekly meetings take place at the Bethamy Cultural Centre. It is located in the back of an Orleans strip mall. Alcoholics Anonymous meetings and even seminars on priesthood also occur here.
Coffee is available for the participants of the philosopher meetings.
People who like to talk about philosophy tend to like coffee. There is a container beside the coffee pot where visitors can make voluntary contributions to the centre. The person in charge of the cultural centre, Claude Hamel, also hosts of the philosopher meetings. He has big white beard, slightly long hair, an easy-going demeanor and is never at a loss for words which come out in a scratchy voice and a french accent. Hamel is always the anchor of discussion.