VSDC @ Plant-Based Lunch & Learn: A Thanksgiving You'll Love

Veg Society of DC (VSDC) is pleased to join with The Ark of Compassion (AOC) to co-host a Plant-Based Lunch & Learn on Tuesday, November 11 (Veterans Day) at Saravana Palace at 11725 Lee Hwy #15, Fairfax, VA Talk Title: Vegan Lifestyle Coach - A Thanksgiving You’ll Love Speaker: Becky Robinson, Master-Certified Vegan Lifestyle Coach Reimagining the Thanksgiving Table Growing up, holidays were filled with the familiar smells and flavors of classic Americana... turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and pumpkin pie. But the world has changed, and so have our values. Join us for a special Plant-Based Lunch & Learn with Becky Robinson, a Master-Certified Vegan Lifestyle Coach who has been vegan for over 36 years. Becky will share her personal journey from traditional family feasts to compassionate, plant-based celebrations that everyone can enjoy. Through stories, practical tips, and her own trials and triumphs (including one infamous pumpkin pie mishap!), Becky helps others see that vegan holidays don’t have to be complicated or restrictive, they can be vibrant, comforting, and full of love. What You’ll Experience - A delicious all-you-can-eat Indian buffet at Saravana Palace (pay at the door) - An engaging talk on creating compassionate, inclusive holiday meals - Tips, recipes, and inspiration for a plant-based Thanksgiving - Networking with local vegan and plant-forward advocates Questions? Contact Aashish Bhimani at 703-231-0291 (text preferred). • Cost/Food: $19 + tax for all-you-can-eat Indian buffet (pay at the door) Update Your RSVP Out of respect for others interested in attending this limited-space event, please update your RSVP promptly as your schedule changes. VSDC: More Than A Meetup We are so glad to have you as part of The Veg Society of DC Vegan Meetup group, and we enjoy seeing you at our events. Did you know that VSDC is a nonprofit organization with membership benefits? With VSDC membership, you will save money at area restaurants and businesses, attend VSDC member-only events, and, most importantly, support us as a clear and consistent voice for improving the lives of all beings through community building and education centered on the benefits of a vegan diet and lifestyle. The VSDC membership fee is minimal, but the impact is significant! Become a member of VSDC. The Ark of Compassion (AOC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting animal welfare through education, outreach, and partnerships that inspire beneficial change for all life. Founded on the belief that compassion should extend to every living being, The Ark of Compassion bridges faith-based and secular communities to explore how our choices, traditions, and systems impact animals, people, and the planet. It creates inclusive spaces for conversation and action, helping launch events and ideas that bring people together. By turning meaningful moments into sustainable movements, AOC amplifies compassion into lasting change. Its mission is inspired by faith, shaped by empathy and reason, and powered by a vision of a future in which animals, people, and the planet flourish together. Liability Waiver and Code of Conduct When you sign up to attend, you automatically acknowledge VSDC's Liability Waiver and commit to follow the code of conduct found at Policies - VSDC - Veg Society of DC. VSDC. Creating communities. For your health, the animals, and the planet.