Education and support for those interested in a vegetarian lifestyle
Vegetarians In Motion
Rockford, Illinois
Vegetarians in Motion meetings are held the 2nd Tuesday of the month from September through May.
Please bring a vegetarian dish to pass (no meat, poultry, fish, meat broth or gelatin) that will serve 8-10 people, plus your own plate, silverware and cup.
To be considerate of vegans and people with food allergies, please label dishes if they contain eggs and/or dairy products. Recipes are appreciated.
Admission: $3 for members, $5 for non-members, no charge for children
Meetings are held in
the Social Hall of
Our Saviors Lutheran Church, 3300 Rural Street, Rockford.
Use the main entrance
on Corbridge Lane just across the street from the Church's large parking lot.
Non-vegetarians are always welcome!
Upcoming Events
6:30pm - Potluck
7:30pm - Program
Tuesday, September 14 : Speaker— Dean Thomas, MD
“Do You Know the Score?” by Dean Thomas, MD. Dr. Thomas, a retired cardiologist and VIM board member, will present the Framingham cardiovascular risk scoring system. You will learn the treatment guidelines for these risk factors and the various treatment options. He will discuss the consequences of the obesity epidemic and how these factors result in coronary artery disease. Dr. Thomas will also make recommendations for a healthy lifestyle.
Tuesday, October 12 : Speaker—Adam Shprintzen of Loyola University in
Chicago, “History of Vegetarianism”
Tuesday, November 9 Speaker— Audrey Doll, yoga instructor
Tuesday, December 14 Speaker— Cooking demonstration by Mary Ann
Suprenant, “The H Word” chef
Tuesday, January 11 Speaker— Jeanie Burke, RD, “Putting It All Together”
Rockford, Illinois