When: Sunday March 22, 2026 at 11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Where: VFW Post 720, 4853 E Thomas Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85018

What: Potluck time!! Share your favorite fungi food, get to know your mushroom mates, and participate in the white elephant mushroom gift exchange!

How: No registration needed... just show up and hang out!

---- White Elephant Mushroom Gift Exchange ----

Please bring a wrapped gently used or new mushroom-related item to participate in the white elephant gift exchange. Maximum cost/value for items should be $25. The rules of the white elephant gift exchange are that those who bring a gift will be given a number. Those with numbers will be able to choose a gift to unwrap or steal a gift that was unwrapped already. Each item can be stolen up to 3 times.

The gift exchange will take place at approximately 1pm.

------ Potluck Plans -------

Please bring your dish so it is ready and set-up to dig in at noon.

If you can, please bring a dish to share at the potluck according to the following assignment:

If your last name begins with letter A-H, please bring a main dish or salad; if I-P please bring a salad or side dish; if Q-Z please bring a dessert or sweet treat.

It is helpful to make a print-out or write a small index card talking about your dish!

AMS will provide plastic utensils, paper plates, cups, water, water, etc.!  The venue will have a cash bar, please do not bring any alcohol.

Please bring the proper utensil with which to serve your dish. If the dish is to be served hot, bring your own crock-pot, skillet, etc. and extension cord to be plugged in. There will be electricity on site.  

If you bring a dish containing wild-picked mushrooms, you should note that sharing of mushrooms between members is at the sole risk of the individuals involved, and should comply with the Society's safety guidelines.

------ Directions for Parking at VFW 720 -------

Please enter the parking lot of VFW 720 from the west side of the building on Thomas Rd., as shown here:

There is ample parking in the back. When entering the building from the parking lot, please walk past the first entrance, which goes to the bar, and continue to the main entrance to the event hall (we will have a sign out front).

If you are interested in AMS Merch, come check out our Arizona Mushroom Society Etsy Store!