Phoenix West Valley Plant-Based Potluck

Phoenix West Valley Plant-Based ‘Planting Health’ Potluck

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"Planting Health: A Plant-Based Potluck Event" is where the veggie-loving community comes together for a fun-filled gathering! Picture this: friends chatting, plates piled high with delicious plant-based goodies, and laughter filling the air. It's all about sharing our favorite recipes, swapping tips on healthy eating, and connecting over our love for nutritious, cruelty-free meals. Whether you're a seasoned plant-based pro or just dipping your toes into the veggie pool, you're sure to leave feeling inspired and belly satisfied. So bring your appetite and a dish to share, and let's grow our health and happiness together.

Please join us in Surprise, AZ on the second Sunday of the month to enjoy delicious plant-based dishes and meaningful conversations. Bring your favorite vegan dish and a printed or written recipe to share. If you don’t have time to prepare a dish, please still come to connect with others!

When: Every second Sunday at 2pm. We wrap up no later than 4pm.

Where: Clearview Fellowship Hall, 19554 N Papago Dr, Surprise, AZ 85374

Cost: No cost. Donations are welcome to help with speaker’s materials and transportation.

Why: To build community and share information about health and lifestyle medicine, including whole foods plant-based nutrition.

POTLUCK SCHEDULE

August 9, 2026

Great food and conversation.

September 13, 2026

Plant-Based Eating, One Plate at a Time

Dr. Heather Gosnell, MD

Join Dr. Heather Gosnell, MD, board-certified pediatrician and plant-based health coach, for a live plant-based cooking demo featuring a fresh, oil-free Easy 3-Bean Salad that comes together in just 30 minutes. Dr. Gosnell will walk you through the recipe live, share the science behind plant-based eating, and explain why simple ingredients like beans, fresh vegetables, and an oil-free dressing can have a powerful impact on your heart health, blood sugar, and gut health. Attendees will enjoy a tasting and take home a recipe card. Whether you're new to plant-based eating or looking for fresh inspiration, this is a fun, informative, and delicious event you won't want to miss.

October 11, 2026

Lifestyle and Mental Health, Dr. Bethany Burr, MD Psychiatrist.

November 8, 2026

The Joys and Amazing Health Benefits of Sleep

Dr. Troy Anderson, MD

Dr. Anderson started Phoenix Neurology and Sleep Medicine in 2006. He received his medical doctorate from Loma Linda University in 1994 and completed his neurology residency and sleep training at University of Alabama, Birmingham in 2003, serving as Chief Resident. He is board certified in Neurology, Sleep Medicine, and Bariatric Medicine.

He has been honored by his peers as Phoenix Magazine’s Top Doctor in 2009, 2011, 2013, and 2015. He was also awarded The Phoenix Business Journal’s Health Care Hero for Philanthropy in 2016, as well as the West Valley Top 24 Mover and Shaker in 2010. He was also awarded the 1997 Navy Flight Surgeon of the Year award for countless service above self-efforts, one of which is the rescue of the crew of a capsized ship, The Gurnsey Express.

No Potluck in December, See you by January 2027!