Lunch & Life

About
Lunch & Life – a lecture series – is presented in partnership with St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Lunch & Life is FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC; no registration or Shepherd’s Center membership required. There are three, four-week sessions of Lunch & Life held in the fall, winter and spring.

Lunch is from 12:00 – 12:30. Speakers are from 12:30 – 1:30 with a brief Q&A. Beverages and desserts are provided by the church. Please bring a sandwich.

St. Mary’s Catholic Church is located at 9505 Gayton Road, Richmond, VA, 23229. Park in the lower parking lot and enter from the side. Lunch & Life meets in person only. It is not available via Zoom. See the schedule below.

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Call for Speakers
Interested in volunteering to be a Lunch & Life speaker? Complete this Call for Instructors form and a member of the education committee will be in touch to discuss the possibilities.

Winter 2026 Lunch & Life Schedule

Richmond Region: Why It’s the Best Place to Visit
Danielle Fitz-Hugh, vice-president of community relations, Richmond Region Tourism
Wednesday • Jan 14
12:30 – 1:30

Urban Wildlife of Richmond and the James River
Bill Draper, nature photographer
Wednesday  • Jan 21
12:30 – 1:30

Spy Pilot: The U-2 Incident and Controversial Cold War Legacy
Francis Gary Powers, Jr., MPA, MA, US History, founder and interim chairman; The Cold War Museum
Wednesday •  Jan 28
12:30 – 1:30

Safety for Seniors
Dori Abell, director of sales and operations,
Amada Senior Care
Wednesday •  Feb 4
12:30 – 1:30