VegWinterfest - march 16, 2025 at the lewes library
FEATURING "THE PROSTATE CANCER GUY" PAUL WILLAMS
Guest Speaker Paul Williams, Chief Meteorologist of WRDE Coast TV will share (and film!) his humorous personal testimony about how he transformed his health by changing to a plant-based diet.
That's right, Paul will have his own film crew onsite to record this momentous occasion!
"A few years ago, I found out I had prostate cancer completely by chance. I went in for my routine blood work, and the results came back with elevated PSA levels. After a second test confirmed that my PSA was abnormally high, I immediately followed up with a specialist. My urologist ordered a biopsy and soon after, I was diagnosed. They call me The Prostate Cancer Guy because I happen to be that 1 in 8 men who has been diagnosed with cancer. Thankfully, I'm fully recovered and alive to share my story and help other men prevent and/or overcome this illness.”
Learn more about Paul Williams on his You Tube channel!
MORNING MINDFULNESS AND MEDITATION
Join Erin Shivone of Lanikai Wellness Studio for a gentle yoga and meditation. A perfect way to start off our day!
Erin is a licensed yoga instructor and massage therapist with a passion for helping others find balance and healing. Through mindful movement and therapeutic touch, she supports individuals on their journey to physical, mental and emotional well-being. In her free time she enjoys spending time with friends and family, traveling to new places and connecting with nature.
"WHY I AM PLANT-BASED"
A panel of patients will share how health scares led them to adopt a plant-based diet, discussing experiences with heart attacks, arthritis, and colon cancer. They will be joined by Dr. Chris, a triple board-certified physician in Family Medicine, Obesity Medicine, and Lifestyle Medicine. As a Plantrician Provider, Dr. Chris advocates for whole food, plant-based nutrition as a powerful tool for disease prevention and reversal, moving beyond the "pill for every ill" approach. The panel will be moderated by Rich Ferrandino of Revive The Future.
Christine Degnon MD, MPH (she/hers) graduated from Bucknell University with degrees in Biology and Religion, then spent over two years serving as a US Peace Corps Volunteer in Kenya. She obtained her Medical Degree from Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine in Hershey, Pennsylvania and then completed the Family Medicine Residency Program at Self Regional Healthcare in Greenwood, South Carolina. She also earned a Master in Public Health degree at Boston University. Dr. Chris is triple board certified in Family Medicine, Obesity Medicine, and Lifestyle Medicine. She is a Plantrician Provider who understands that a pill for every ill is not the answer, and she embraces the nutritional science that overwhelmingly supports the efficacy of whole food, plant-based nutrition and its ability to prevent and, often, reverse diseases.
Susan S. Horvath is a 12 year cancer survivor thriving on a plant-based diet.
She promotes a healthy plant-based diet and believes plants are super foods.
Jim Rodriguez is a sales technologist, digital marketer, and real estate investor with a passion for AI, automation, and business growth. Since September 2024, he has embraced a vegan lifestyle, prioritizing health, sustainability, and personal well-being.
Dorothy Greet - A heart attack at age 70 turned her life upside down and led her on a journey to studying and teaching about plant-based nutrition.
Now, with a Cornell Certificate in Plant-Based Nutrition, this retired clergywoman has written a book, Go Veg with Class, blogs about her journey, and teaches free classes to community groups upon request.
sustainability symposium
A panel of political and community members discuss issues such as Avian Flu, community composting, food waste, development, and more! The panel will be moderated by John Sykes, Director of Delaware Interfaith Power and Light.
Sen. Russ Huxtable - Sen. Huxtable represents the 6th District, covering Milton, Lewes, Rehoboth Beach and Dewey Beach.
Jane Gruenebaum - Jane Gruenebaum serves as the 3rd district councilwoman on Sussex County Council, representing Delaware Bay and Atlantic coast communities,
Maria Payan - Executive Director of Sussex Health and Environmental Network whose mission is to improve health of all people and their natural environment.
Teresa Ripley - The Teach a Person to Fish Society
Q and A on Plant-based Cooking and Baking
Kahiau's Bakery and Cafe
In Hawaiian, Kahiau means "To Give Generously From The Heart"
"I bake from my heart to supply you all with high-quality, delicious food just like my mom used to make." Learn more about Kahiau's Bakery and Cafe
Weathered Eye Farm
"Weathered Eye Farm specializes in providing fresh, locally grown produce alongside a selection of vegan and gluten-free foods. Nestled in the heart of Lewes, DE, we are a haven for those seeking healthy, sustainable, and delicious food options."
VegWinterFests 2020-2024
VegRehoboth VegWinterFest 2024 was a full house!
VegWinterFest is FREE and open to all. Our exhibitors include local artisans and vendors featuring plant-based items. We encourage guests to bring refillable water bottles.
- Welcome with Lewes Yoga and Meditation Center
- Blue Zone Delaware will share the Power 9: Life in the Blue Zones
- Rich Ferrandino from Revive The Future will share easy steps you can take toward a Whole Food Plant Based (WFPB) Lifestyle, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snack samples and a shopping list of staples to help get you started.
- Plant-Based Cooking with Hari Cameron
- Lunch
Seasonal Spring Vegetable Salad with Heirloom Grains
Vichyssoise Soup with Cashew Crema
- Steuart Martens will share tips and tricks on understanding food labels so you know what to look for, and what to avoid, when shopping for your food.
- Go Veg with Kids with Dorothy Greet, author of Go Veg with Class , and Cape Gazette blogger
VegWinterFest is sponsored by Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM)
The Physicians Committee is dedicated to saving and improving human and animal lives through plant-based diets and ethical and effective scientific research.
Their vision is to create a healthier world in which health and compassion
are central values in science and medicine.
Remarlle, LLC, Arbonne, Carol Bell Photography, Dorothy Greet, Sandra Curson Pottery, My Happy, Full Circle Plant Care Co, Crystal Blue Jewelry, Lanikai Wellness Studio, Steuart Martins, LLC, Revive the Future, LeafFilter, Lewes Yoga and Meditation Center,
Grandpa MAC, Blue Zone Delaware, Robb the Uke Guy , Eckankar, Koi's Kreations, Weathered Eye Farm
*** Attendees are invited to donate shelf-stable goods and canned foods
for those experiencing hunger in our community. All donations will be distributed through The Teach A Person To Fish Society. ***
VegWinterFest 2020
Plant-Based Whole-Foods with Chef Hari Cameron
Castle Valley Mill Ancient Grain Salad
Spelt, farro, black quinoa, and root vegetables from Baywater Farms & Totem Farms
~ with herbs, collard greens ~ finished with turnip and almond puree
Castle Valley Rye Berry Pudding
~with candied Baywater Farms kabocha squash
Many thanks to Baywater Farms and Totem Farms for providing the veggies! Check out their
Listening to Your Body: The Mind Body Spirit Connection
The mind, body, and spirit are intimately connected and traumas to the mind and spirit can cause physical illness. Dr. Darlene Latta, Ph.D, LCSW and Dr. Katelin Haley explored how these deep connections bring greater awareness to our connected selves.
When are YOU quitting? You CAN do it!
TIPS for QUITTING for GOOD!
Why do you want to quit?
Write down your reasons and post them in your home and office. Build a support network of family, friends, and coworkers.
Set a "Quit Day" and stick to it.
Before your Quit Day, throw away all your cigarettes, lighters, ashtrays, and promotional items.
Clean and air out your house and car; get rid of as much of the tobacco smell as possible.
Make a dental appointment to have your teeth cleaned.
Avoid alcohol while you're quitting.
Learn to relax and manage your stress.
Keep something handy to replace the cigarette in your fingers: hold a pencil, play with a paper clip, or a rubber band. Drink lots of water, chew gum, eat healthy snacks (vegetable sticks or fruit). Be more active — work on projects, hobbies, or house/yard work.
Avoid watching television or just sitting.
Be physically active every day.
The urge to smoke will soon go away, whether you smoke or not. Distract yourself by focusing on something else.
List situations which trigger you to light up a cigarette—and try to avoid those situations.
If you know other people who smoke, ask them not to smoke around you.
Keep track of how much you spend on cigarettes.
Put your daily cigarette money into a savings account and use it to buy a reward for yourself after your first smoke-free year.
You will likely have withdrawal symptoms, because nicotine is addicting.
Symptoms may include nervousness, irritability, temporary depression, dry mouth, cough.
Remember that these withdrawal symptoms are temporary and will go away in a few weeks.
Take it one day at a time. If you slip, you are not a failure. If you smoke today, tell yourself you will quit again tomorrow.
Call the Delaware Quitline Toll-Free: 1-866-409-1858
cdc.gov/tobacco/campaign
VegWinterFest is made possible through the Delaware Division of Public Health’s Tobacco Prevention Community Contract. Funding for the Contract is provided by the Delaware Health Fund and managed by the American Lung Association in Delaware.
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