“What Can We Expect From the Administration’s U.S. Tariff Policies?”
2025-11-11 17:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Ambiance Banquet Restaurant, 44184 Ashbrook Marketplace Plaza, Ashburn, Virginia, 201747
Jim will discuss the economics of tariffs and tariff policies. He will describehow tariff taxes work, who pays the taxes, and how the tax-costs filter

through the economy. He will describe the effects of tariffs on the econo-mies of the countries that charge the tariff and the countries on which the

tariff is charged. Along the way, he will explore why economists do not liketariffs and why politicians do like them.Steve will discuss the administration’s tariff policies and their potential

effects on international trade and trade relations with its allies and adver-saries. He will explore the complexities of measuring imports, especially

with respect to intermediate goods, and the difficulty of forecasting re-sponses, and perhaps retaliation, by U.S. trading partners.

Steve spent his career as an international trade lawyer in more than fifty

countries. He worked in private law practice, US Government, and for in-ternational organizations such as USAID, World Bank and United Nations.

Steve and his partner Kathleen Hughes live in Magnolia North.Jim is a U.S. Navy veteran and a retired economist, who spent most of hiscareer doing economic research for the Navy as a defense contractor.Since retiring, he has pursued his interest in U.S. economic history andeconomic policy. Jim and his wife Helena live in Potomac Ridge.

Torch Club Members Only Holiday Party
2025-12-09 17:30 - 20:30 | Lansdowne Woods Club House Auditorium, 19375 Magnolia Grove Square, Leesburg, VA, 20176, United States
The dinner buffet will be catered by La Villa Roma and include:

Green and Caesar salads; Chicken Parmesan;

Meatballs in Sauce; Pasta Marinara; Pasta Alfredo; Garlic knots and rolls,

with Cannoli for dessert. The meal cost is $40 and drinks are BYOB.

Price is $40 for members and guests. Please leave a check with your build-

ing representative, or pay with check or cash at the door.

Technology in Cardiac Surgery
2026-01-13 17:15 - 20:30 | Ambiance Banquet Restaurant, 44184 Ashbrook Marketplace Plaza, Ashburn, VA 20147
Speaker Dr. Ahmed Sayed

Menu:

Caesar Salad

Chicken Marsala with shallots, mushrooms, in creamy Marsala wine sauce

or

Roasted Salmon with tomatoes, garlic, basil lemon sauce

Mashed Potatoes, Grilled Asparagus

Vegetarian available with protein.

My Father’s Experiences in World War II
2026-02-10 17:15 - 20:30 | Ambiance Banquet Restaurant, 44184 Ashbrook Marketplace Plaza, Ashburn, VA 20147
Speaker: Page Bradley

Menu: Arugula Salad with gorgonzola cheese, pear, toasted walnuts, balsamic vinaigrette

Glazed boneless pork chops with brown sugar, garlic sauce

or

Grilled Chicken Skewers with Mediterranean spices

Basmati Rice, Mixed seasonal veggies

Vegetarian available with protein.

Analysis of The Way We Live Now --1975 and 2025
2026-03-10 17:15 - 20:30 | Ambiance Banquet Restaurant, 44184 Ashbrook Marketplace Plaza, Ashburn, VA 20147
Speaker: Hugh Sockett

Menu:

ChickPea Salad(Romaine, Tomato, Cucumber, Red Onion, ChickPeas, Lemon Parsley Vinaigrette).

Grilled Beef Chunks with Garlic Butter and Mushrooms or Grilled Chicken with Lemon Caper Sauce

Mashed Potatoes & Roasted Brussels sprouts.

Vegetarian Option

Dessert Assortment

Climate Change Skepticism
2026-04-14 17:30 - 20:30 | Ambiance Banquet Restaurant, 44184 Ashbrook Marketplace Plaza, Ashburn, VA 20147
Speaker: Michael Leavitt

Climate skepticism isn’t a single, uniform viewpoint — it spans a wide spectrum. At one end are those who question whether warming is even happening;at the other are people who accept the science but doubt the scale of human influence. While there’s a strong scientific consensus that human activity is driving major changes to our climate, people arrive at their doubts in very different ways. Some challenge the underlying data, others are skeptical of climate models, and still others dispute how serious the projected impacts will actually be. Recognizing this diversity matters. It helps us pinpoint where the real disagreements lie — and, more importantly, it creates space for more honest and constructive conversations about solutions, policy, and how we engage with the public on this issue.

Menu:

House Salad: Mixed Greens, Tomato, Onion, Green Pepper, Cucumber, Lemon Vinaigrette

Shrimp Scampi Penne Pasta with Lemon and White Wine Sauce or Boneless Pork Chops with Olives, Basil and Tomatoes

Vegetarian Option

Seasonal Vegetables & Basmati Rice

Dessert Assortment

The Evolution of Chiropracty
2026-05-11 17:30 - 20:30
Speaker: Joe Dockery
