Upcoming Events

I lead The Nourished Vegan Circle, a Building Healthy Comminities (BHC) group in Loudoun Cty., VA established in Sept., '26. BHC is supported by the Physicians Committee of Responsible Medicine (PCRM) and empowers local leaders to foster strong community connections, support plant-based lifestyles, and provide educational programming that makes a lasting impact.

To locate other BHC groups, go to: https://www.pcrm.org/buildinghealthycommunities/map

Upcoing Events in Loudoun Cty., VA

Thanksgiving Vegan Potluck

Join The Nourished Vegan Circle as we enter the holiday season and connect with others seeking connection as we share a plant based meal.

Date: Saturday, November 21

Time: 6-8 pm

Where: Crossroads United Methodist Church

43454 Crossroads Dr,

Ashburn, VA 20147

Vegan Thanksgiving Potluck, Nov., 2025

Past BHC Events

Dinner and a Movie

Join the Nourished Vegan Circle for a delicious dinner and viewing of The Game Changers. This film follows some of the worlds top athletes in their journey to improve performance with plant based nutrition. It also shows how non-athletes can dramatically improve their health with a plant based diet.

Date: Saturday, September 12

Time: 6-8:15 pm

Where: Crossroads United Methodist Church

43454 Crossroads Dr,

Ashburn, VA 20147

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Food For Life Nutrition and Cooking Classes

Food for Life is a plant-based nutrition education and cooking program of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. The Physicians Committee is a nonprofit organization that promotes preventive medicine with a focus on good nutrition, conducts clinical research, and supports higher standards in research.

To find Food for Life training classes in your area, go to: https://www.pcrm.org/good-nutrition/plant-based-diets/ffl/classes

Upcoming Events in Loudoun Cty., VA

Food for Life: Let's Beat Cancer

This informative four class series includes information about how certain foods and nutrients work to promote or discourage cancer growth, along with demonstrations of simple recipes that can be easily recreated at home. This series is optimal for those seeking to reduce cancer risk and/or prevent a recurrence.

*It is is strongly encouraged to register for each of the four classes. Past participants who attended all four sessions saw the biggest changes in their health and habits.

When: Tuesdays, October 20, 27, November 3,10, 2026

Time: 7-8:30 pm

Where: Online via Zoom

To Register (register for each of 4 classes individually using the links below)

October 20: Introduction to Foods that fight Cancer

https://www.wellnessloudoun.org/event-details-registration/food-for-life-lets-beat-cancer

October 27: Fueling Up on Low-Fat, High-Fiber Foods

https://www.wellnessloudoun.org/event-details-registration/food-for-life-lets-beat-cancer-class-2

November 3: Discovering Dairy & Meat Alternatives

https://www.wellnessloudoun.org/event-details-registration/food-for-life-lets-beat-cancer-class-3

November 10: Cancer-Fighting Compounds and Healthy Weight Control

https://www.wellnessloudoun.org/event-details-registration/food-for-life-lets-beat-cancer-class-4