Come join The Ark of Compassion (AOC) and Veg Society of DC (VSDC) for a Plant-Based Lunch & Learn on Tuesday, November 11th!

Talk Title: Vegan Lifestyle Coach - A Thanksgiving You’ll Love
Speaker: Becky Robinson, Master-Certified Vegan Lifestyle Coach

• Location: Saravana Bhavan @ 11725 Lee Hwy #15, Fairfax, VA 22030
• Date & Time: Tuesday, November 11, 11:30–1:30 PM
• Cost/Food: $19 + tax for all-you-can-eat Indian buffet (pay at the door)

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 Bhavan (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).

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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.

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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.

Plant-Based Lunch & Learn: Vegan Lifestyle Coach - A Thanksgiving You’ll Love

Hosted by The Ark of Compassion and Veg Society of DC