What we’re about
This Meetup group is run by the Veg Society of DC (VSDC), 7/19/22.
The Veg Society of DC hosts the events and pays the Meetup fee. You do not have to be a member of VSDC to participate in our events, but we encourage you to join. All of our events are vegan and we have a lot of fun! Membership enables you to enjoy members-only benefits like receiving discounts from our GreenRewards participating partners.
VSDC is a completely volunteer-run organization, with no paid staff. and is governed by an elected volunteer Board of Directors.
Founded in 1927, the Veg Society of the District of Columbia (VSDC) is the nation’s oldest continuously operating 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization promoting an all-plant diet and vegan lifestyle through education, community-building, and social activities throughout the DC metro area.
VSDC believes in treating all people, animals, and the planet with respect and kindness. We are committed to creating a more compassionate and caring world.
We do this by creating a community of like-minded people who are on the path to an all-plant diet and vegan lifestyle. Whoever you are, and wherever you are on this path, we offer resources and fellowship to support you. We make your journey easier, more enjoyable and meaningful.
VSDC. Creating communities for your health, the animals, and the planet.
This group is run by the Veg Society of DC 7/19/2022.
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See all- VSDC Improve Your Health: Cooking Demo/Food Tasting - WFPB FriendlyHigh Rise Condo Building, Silver Spring , MD$20.00
Join the Veg Society of DC for a vegan whole-food, plant-based cooking demo and food tasting, followed by a chance to mingle with other attendees.
The presenter will explore how a WFPB diet can reduce your risk factors for heart disease, including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, atherosclerosis, inflammation, and obesity. A short video and discussion will provide you with an understanding of how to modify your diet to enhance your health.
After the presentation and cooking demo, you can enjoy a taste of the recipes demonstrated, ask the presenter questions, and interact with other attendees. We will have resources and recipes for you to take home.
The presentation will start at 10:15 am sharp!
Please invite a friend to join you!
Our Presenter
Robina Barlow, a VSDC member, is a Certified PCRM Food for Life Instructor who firmly believes that a whole-food, plant-based diet is the best way to attain optimal health and prevent/reverse disease. She is certified in plant-based nutrition from the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies and has learned plant-based cooking techniques through the Forks over Knives Plant-based Cooking at the Rouxbe Cooking School. Robina regularly teaches PCRM Food for Life classes in the Washington DC metro area.Food for Life is an award-winning nutrition education and cooking class program that provides an innovative approach to diet-related chronic diseases. Food for Life is designed by physicians, nurses, and registered dietitians and promotes healthful eating based on the latest scientific research.
Location
The event will take place in the community room of a high-rise condo, about 2 miles from the Silver Spring Metro and easily accessible from the Beltway. Miranda Schneider, a VSDC member, will be hosting. For security reasons, the location will be emailed privately to those registered three days in advance via Meetup. Please ensure your email is current in Meetup and that your Meetup settings allow organizer messages. Check your spam folder if you don't receive the message. There is plenty of free parking available. You will need to provide the front desk with your license plate number.Registration Fee
The $20 fee will cover the cost of food, drink, and paper supplies. If any proceeds exceed these costs, which we don't expect, they will go towards VSDC's work to fulfill its mission. If the cost of the event is an obstacle to your attendance, get in touch with the event organizer for a fee waiver.The fee is refundable until April 27. A PayPal account is required to pay the fee. Meetup doesn't offer a waitlist because there is a cost for the event but check back as there may be last-minute cancellations.
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 membership fee is minimal, but the impact is significant! Become a member of VSDC.
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. - DC Veg Restaurant Week! May 6- 12, 2024Washington, Washington, DC
The Veg Society of DC is proud to be an official sponsor of DC Veg Week!
Are you ready for the DMV-wide celebration of plant-based eats?
#DCvegweek is back in 2024 with dozens of restaurants
serving up their best in green cuisine.Join DC celebrity co-hosts Bershan Shaw and Joseph 'JB' Blair for week-long specials, events, and give-aways for delicious vegan eats.
Learn more at vegdc.org and https://www.instagram.com/dcvegweek/
(Special events will be added to the VegDC.org website as they are scheduled)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 membership fee is minimal, but the impact is significant! Become a member of VSDC.
VSDC. Creating communities. For your health, the animals, and the planet.
- VSDC DC Veg Restaurant Week Kick-Off at DC VeganDC Vegan, Washington, DC
Please join the the Veg Society of DC for the kick-off DC Veg Restaurant Week 2024 at DC Vegan's beautiful Botanical Bar!
VSDC is proud to partner with DC Veg Restaurant Week (DCVRW) and DC Vegan to celebrate opening night of DCVRW, which runs from May 6-12th, with scores of area vegan and vegan-friendly restaurants participating.
The Botanical Bar will be rolling out a special zero proof DC Veg Restaurant Week cocktail for the occasion!
There is no fee to attend but PLEASE DO purchase an entree and drinks from the Botanical Bar or grab a bite from the DC Vegan cafe upstairs - everything is vegan!
Both DC Vegan Cafe and the Botanical Bar are VSDC GreenRewards members so show your VSDC member card and get 10% off on food and beverages.
Don't be a no show! If your plans change, please update your RSVP.
By coming to this event, we expect you to follow the code of conduct found at Policies - VSDC - Veg Society of DC.
See you at the event and bring friends - just be sure to RSVP to let us know.
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 membership fee is minimal, but the impact is significant! Become a member of VSDC.
VSDC. Creating communities. For your health, the animals, and the planet.
- VSDC Vegan Trekkers: Great Falls 9.1 mile loop hikeGreat Falls Visitor Center, McLean, VA
Join us for a moderate, but long, hike in Great Falls National Park! We'll view the breathtaking falls from three different overlooks on the Virginia side of the river.
Expect a relatively speedy pace, rocky and uneven terrain with minimal elevation gain. You should be able to hike for long distances without break for at least an hour, as well as comfortably scramble over rocks and negotiate uneven surfaces. Please wear sturdy shoes/boots and appropriate clothing. And pack a lunch which we will eat picnic-style halfway through the hike.
Meeting Point: Great Falls Visitor Center Entrance
Parking fee: $20.00 (buy in advance), or free if you have an annual pass
Meeting Time: 9:00 am
Distance: 9.1 miles
Difficulty: Moderate
Pace: Moderate (2.5 miles/hr)
Elevation gain: ~636 ft
Duration: 4 hours
Type of trail: naturalCarpool Options
Gaithersburg Park-n-Ride: Meet at 8:30am (it's a big parking lot, please see the comments section for coordination).Dog friendly?
Yes, please keep your dog leashed. Dogs are the sole responsibility of the owner(s) who brought them; should be up-to-date on their vaccinations & in possession of the relevant tags; and should be under the control of their owner(s) at all times. Dogs that demonstrate consistently aggressive or otherwise out-of-control behavior will be banned from future hikes. Owners should come prepared to dispose ofBathroom Facilities/Water?
The Visitors Center has bathroom facilities.
Food: Bring your own vegan snack and (non-alcoholic) beverage to enjoy mid-hike. There are no trash receptacles on the trail so pack out your own waste.Update Your RSVP
Out of respect for others interested in attending this event, please update your RSVP promptly as your schedule changes.## Alcohol/Smoking/Intoxicants: Use of intoxicants such as alcohol, cigarettes and/or illegal substances is banned during the hikes.
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.