A Literary Luncheon and Fundraiser

After a delicious lunch at the beautiful in Centreville, VA, two distinguished authors will be discussing their intriguing and popular books.

This event includes:

• A question and answer period with the authors
• An exciting live and silent auction
• An opportunity to donate to Assistance League programs
• Time to meet the authors and purchase their books

About the Books:

CRUSADE TO HEAL AMERICA

Up until 1964, only 14 women had positions of influence in our government. Despite this dismal statistic, two women changed America.

As FDR’s special envoy to Europe in World War II, Anna Marie Rosenberg went where FDR couldn’t go. She was among the first Allied women to enter a liberated concentration camp, and stood in the Eagle’s Nest, Hitler’s mountain retreat, days after it’s capture. She guided the direction of the G.I. Bill of Rights and the Manhattan Project. Though Anna Rosenberg emerged from modest immigrant beginnings, equipped with only a high school education, she was the real power behind national policies critical to America winning the war and prospering afterwards.

Mary Lasker had a rallying cry, “I am opposed to heart disease and cancer the way one is opposed to sin.” As a health activist and philanthropist Mary Woodard Lasker had a singular goal: saving lives through increasing medical research.

Mary Lasker courageously positioned herself at the crossroads of politics, science, and medicine. Together with her friend, Anna Marie Rosenberg, they helped to win WWII and helped our country to prosper after the war.

Author: Judith Pearson is an award-winning and best-selling author best known for The Wolves at the Door: The True Story of America’s Greatest Female Spy. It is the first book to tell the story of Virginia Hall and her amazing escape over the Pyrenees with the Nazis at her heels while wearing a wooden prosthesis.

THE CONFIDANTE

This book is the untold Story of the woman who helped win WWII and shape modern America. It was GOODREADS CHOICE AWARD nominee for best history/biography in 2023.

Author : Chris Gorham is a lawyer and teacher of modern American history at Westford Academy, outside of Boston.

Keynote Speaker: Kathleen Sain is currently Principal of Lynbrook Elementary, a Title 1 school in Fairfax County. Mrs. Sain has worked for FCPS for 14 years. She started in August 2007 as an Enhanced Autism Teacher at Lanes ES. She then worked as a Special Education Resource Teacher and Special Education Lead Teacher/Locac Screening Chair at Lane ES. Mrs. Sain graduated from Virginia Military Institute with her undergraduate in History, obtained her Masters in Special Education and completed the Post-Graduate Certificate in School Based Administration from George Mason University.

Moderator: Peggy Fox, an award-winning journalist and former anchor of WUSA, will be the moderator during the author question and answer period after the two author presentations. She is currently the Dominion Energy Media Relations Manager for Dominion Energy, Inc.

11:00-12:00

• Register
• Meet the authors and purchase their books - if desired
• View and bid on silent auction items
• See a display of items to be presented during a live auction

12-2:30

• Lunch served at noon
• Listen to a program that includes: a keynote speaker, author presentations followed by a question and answer period
• Participate in a live auction and fundraising opportunity
• Hear the announcement of silent auction winners
• Meet the authors with an opportunity to purchase their books

$100 per ticket

$55 of each ticket price is tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Up to 10 people will be seated at each table.

The menu options are:

Chicken Piccata - served in capers & lemon butter wtih classic risotto and roasted vegetable medley

Grilled Atlantic Salmon - served with lemon beurre blanc, garlic mashed potatoes & grilled broccoli

Pasta Primavera with Vodka Sauce - served with fresh market vegetables & classic vodka tomato sauce

*Included with each menu choice is a traditional, mixed greens salad with ranch or balsamic dressing on the side, rolls & butter, cheesecake and choice of beverage - iced tea, lemonade, soft drinks, hot tea & coffee.

A cash only bar will be available for the following: domestic beer, imported beer, house wine or champagne, all liquor - top shelf or premium.

Plenty of free parking is available.

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Please note:

Since this is a fundraiser to support the programs of the Assistance League of Northern VA - a 501(c)(3) organization, there will be an opportunity to make a donation during this event. For more information about the Assistance League and their programs, please go to .

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For further information regarding this event, contact [email protected].

Location of Event:

14901 Braddock Rd

Centreville, VA 20120

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Chantilly National Golf & Country Club, 14901 Braddock Road, Centreville, United States