About Vegetarian Society of Phoenix

The Vegetarian Society of Phoenix consists of a large and diverse group of friendly, fun-loving and understanding people. We are a social organization that sponsors a wide variety of fun-filled and exotic events related to vegetarianism; and to living life to the absolute fullest!

Naturally, many of our events incorporate the world's most delightful and succulent vegetarian foods; and include spirited discussions of personal matters and current events, particularly as they relate vegetarianism. We also sponsor numerous events that do not necessarily involve vegetarianism per se, but rather, are simply a means to further enjoy life.

You see, a primary focus at our events is one of joy, elation, stimulation, exhilaration, inspiration, and jubilation. (But not necessarily in that order.) We encourage loads of fun, uproarious laughter, and playful banter; as we engage in lively activities that promote and advance various aspects of our humanity.

And we gladly open our arms to anyone with an interest in vegetarianism and a vegetarian lifestyle. We hope you will find the time to join us soon, and experience some of the best that life has to offer.

The Vegetarian Society of Phoenix has its own Yahoo.com group e-mail list; enabling all members to communicate with one another simultaneously, post upcoming veg-friendly events, and discuss topics amonst themselves relevant to healthy living and vegetarianism. You'll find the group e-mail site at: http://groups.yahoo.c...

We also have our very own veg-friendly Restaurant and Resource Guide (with previews, reviews, and pictures of each of the 180+ unique Phoenix-area locations listed); in the Phoenix metro area at: http://www.vegguide.o...

Our Meetups are open to everyone (veg-friendly or not), and are especially geared toward vegetarians, vegans, rawfoodists, and hikers (plus family/friends who are veg or non-veg) to meet at various veg-friendly locales in the Phoenix Metro Area during each month. We also organize events outside of the Phoenix that we feel are of special interest to our members. Show up and and have fun! We'll do our best to make you feel right at home.

There is no set agenda at our events, other than to make new friends with likeminded individuals. Everyone is at a different level in their vegetarian diets, or vegetarian curiosity. If you are interested in the vegetarian or vegan lifestyle, or just want to make new veggie friends, please join us. Everyone is welcome!

NOTE: All of our eating events are 100% Vegetarian. (If you [or your guests] are not Vegetarian or Vegan, please keep that in mind and plan meals accordingly.)

CALENDAR OF REGULAR EVENTS (host is listed in parenthesis for each)
1st Friday - Expand your mental horizons at The Spanish Place, 6pm-9pm (Nancy)
2nd Saturday - Rawatukee Vegan Raw Food Potluck, 7pm (Charlie's in Ahwatukee)
3rd Saturday - Mesa Raw Food Potluck, 7pm (Nungesser's in west Mesa)
4th Sunday - West Valley Veggie Dining Experience, 6pm (Ken)
Veggie Dining Experiences - Dates and times vary (Paul, Diane, Jeff P, Larry, Kathryn S, Cindie, et al.)
Southeast Valley Meetups - Dates and times vary each month (Paul, Mindy, Larry, Janet)