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Literary Society Luncheon Package

Building on its success from last season, we’re delighted to bring back the Luncheon Package for 2025–26! This convenient option allows you to secure your registrations and meals for the entire season with a single transaction.

Your Luncheon Package:

    • Ensures your place at each event without the need for individual registrations
    • Reduces the number of emails landing in your inbox
    • Eliminates the need to monitor and respond to registration emails
    • Secures and guarantees your seat at each luncheon before opening seats to guests
    • Simplifies your experience
    • Locks in the price of the lunches, should venue costs increase during the season

$275 for the Luncheon Package (all five luncheons @ $55 per luncheon).

We know life happens, and should you find yourself unable to attend your membership day for one of the luncheons, please email info@literarysoc.com, and we're happy to put you on the luncheon wait list for another day. Historically, we have been able to accommodate all luncheon wait list requests.   

Luncheon Fees are Non-refundable and Non-transferable

    RESERVE YOUR FIVE LUNCHEONS  

    You will be asked to provide any dietary restrictions during the registration process.  

    If you choose not to purchase the luncheon package, individual luncheon registrations will begin on October 10.



     
    DATE, LOCATION, AND MENU DETAILS  

    NOVEMBER LUNCHEONS WITH COLM TÓIBÍN DISCUSSING HIS BOOK, LONG ISLAND

    Tuesday, November 4 at El Chorro 
    Tuscan Kale & Romaine Salad 
    Kale, red cranberries, almonds, feta cheese, lemon herb vinaigrette

    Wednesday, November 5 at Grayhawk Golf Club
    Kale Caesar Salad 
    Baby Kale, cucumber, cherry tomato, walnuts, lentils, cranberries, Caesar dressing

    Thursday, November 6 at Mountain Oyster Club
    Mediterranean Salad 
    Mixed Greens, marinated vegetables, olives, artichokes, dry roasted garbanzo beans, sundried tomato vinaigrette.

    Friday, November 7  at Gainey Ranch Golf Club 
    Kale Caesar Salad
    Baby Kale, cucumber, cherry tomato, walnuts, lentils, cranberries, Caesar dressing

    All salads are served with Grilled Chicken or Vegetarian Protein Option. 

    JANUARY LUNCHEONS WITH YANGSZE CHOO DISCUSSING HER BOOK, THE FOX WIFE

    Tuesday, January 13 at El Chorro 
    Nicoise Salad 
    Crispy potatoes, green beans, olives, local lettuce, red wine vinaigrette

    Wednesday, January 14 at Grayhawk Golf Club
    Roasted Cauliflower & Brussels Sprout Salad
    Gem Lettuce, roasted cauliflower and Brussels sprouts, preserved tomatoes, pickled peppers,  tahini dressing

    Thursday, January 15 at Mountain Oyster Club
    Winter Salad
    Mixed greens, roasted butternut squash, pickled beet, parsnip chips, maple -dijon vinaigrette 

    Friday, January 16 at Paradise Valley Country Club
    Fried Cauliflower & Brussels Sprout Salad
    Gem Lettuce, fried cauliflower and Brussels sprouts, cherry tomatoes, pickled peppers, tahini dressing

    All salads are served with Grilled Chicken or Vegetarian Protein Option. 

    FEBRUARY LUNCHEONS WITH ADAM HIGGINBOTHAM DISCUSSING HIS BOOK,  CHALLENGER: A TRUE STORY OF HEROISM AND DISASTER ON THE EDGE OF SPACE 

    Tuesday, February 10 at El Chorro 
    Poached Pear & Pecan Salad
    Local greens, poached pear and pecans, goat cheese,  citrus vinaigrette 

    Wednesday, February 11 at Grayhawk Golf Club
    Roasted Veggie Salad
    Arugula , roasted sweet potatoes, carrots, zucchini, toasted pecans, dried cranberries, quinoa, maple-dijon vinaigrette

    Thursday, February 12 at Mountain Oyster Club
    Asian Salad
    Mixed greens, crispy mushrooms, water chestnuts, orange segments, scallions, ginger Soyuz vinaigrette

    Friday, February 13 at Paradise Valley Country Club
    Roasted Farmers Market Vegetable Salad
    Wild arugula, sweet potatoes, globe carrots, zucchini, toasted pecans, dried cranberries, quinoa, maple-dijon vinaigrette

    All salads are served with Grilled Chicken or Vegetarian Protein Option. 

    MARCH LUNCHEONS WITH CLAIRE MESSUD DISCUSSING HER BOOK, THIS STRANGE EVENTFUL HISTORY

    Tuesday, March 10 at El Chorro 
    Classic Cobb Salad
    Local lettuce, crisp bacon, tomatoes, blue cheese, hard-boiled egg, poblano ranch dressing, avocado

    Wednesday, March 11 at Grayhawk Golf Club
    Classic Cobb Salad  
    Gem lettuce with turkey, bacon, tomato, egg, blue cheese, avocado, ranch Dressing

    Thursday, March 12 at Mountain Oyster Club
    Rainbow Salad
    Mixed greens,     yellow squash, red radish, purple cabbage, carrots, broccoli, herb vinaigrette 

    Friday,  March 13 at Paradise Valley Country Club
    Classic Cobb Salad
    Chopped gem lettuce, hard-cooked egg, tomato, green onion, blue cheese, bacon, avocado, champagne vinaigrette

    All salads are served with Grilled Chicken or Vegetarian Protein Option. 

    APRIL LUNCHEONS WITH HARRIET CONSTABLE DISCUSSING HER BOOK, THE INSTRUMENTALIST

    Tuesday, April 14 at El Chorro 
    Southwest Caesar Salad
    Romaine, crispy tortilla frizzles, cotija cheese, red chili dressing

    Wednesday, April 15  at Grayhawk Golf Club
    Mexican Chopped Salad  
    Mixed greens, roasted pepper, corn, black beans, green chilies, tomatoes, jack cheese, tortilla strips, roasted red pepper, ranch dressing

    Thursday, April 16 at Mountain Oyster Club
    Sonoran Salad
    Mixed greens,     green chile, pepitas, black beans, jicama, tomato , tamarind vinaigrette 

    Friday,  April 16 at Paradise Valley Country Club
    Southwest Salad  
    Grilled corn, bell peppers, black beans, tomato, pickled jalapeno, cheddar cheese, roasted pepper ranch dressing

    All salads are served with Grilled Chicken or Vegetarian Protein Option. 

    RESERVE YOUR FIVE LUNCHEONS

    If you have any questions, please reach out to Megan Calles at meganc@literarysoc.com. 

    To prioritize our members' access to the luncheons, the option to host a guest will be temporarily suspended.
    Should there be availability for guests, guest registration will open two weeks before each luncheon, and an email notification will be sent to members.


    Mission

    Celebrate contemporary literature and authors and promote the cause of literacy in Arizona.

    Vision

    Bring the joy and lifelong benefits of reading to all!

    Literary Society of the southwest

    (480)658-0539

    4980 S. Alma School Rd, Ste A2-510

    Chandler, AZ 85248


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