Herbs for Aches and Pains

Join herbalist Julie Mitchell of Eco Botanicals to learn which herbs address and relieve the aches and pains that result from living the good life. Plants that are easily grown and propagated (in Vermont) for this use will be emphasized along with general information about using medicinal herbs. We will make medicinal plant preparations such as fomentations, liniments, and salves used topically with a discussion of herbal formulas for treating musculoskeletal overuse and abuse. Recipes will be provided along with a salve to add to your first aid kit.

Julie Mitchell is an herbalist, gardener and teacher, living in Addison County. Her formal education was through the College of Phytotherapy – BSc. degree in Phytotherapy , MSc. degree in Herbal Medicine, both from the University of Wales. Her on-going education in herbal medicine occurs outside her door in Monkton, Vermont. She runs Eos Botanicals, an herbal apothecary providing plant medicines for over 25 years and has a Herbal consultation practice in Burlington and Bristol, VT. eosbotanicals@gmail.com

All classes are $30, or FREE for members of the Co-op’s Food For All program. For more information, or to register for classes, please contact Denise Senesac at the Hannaford Career Center by calling (802) 382-1004 or emailing dsenesac@pahcc.org. Please register at least one week in advance. Classes are capped at 12 participants and will be filled on a first come, first served basis.

Feeding the Microbiome Within

Join gut health specialist and Certified GAPS™ Practitioner Melanie Christner to learn how to care for the healthy microbiome within, with food & simple helpers for daily nourishment, & healing when the microbiome has gone awry.

All classes are $30, or FREE for members of the Co-op’s Food For All program. For more information, or to register for classes, please contact Denise Senesac at the Hannaford Career Center by calling (802) 382-1004 or emailing dsenesac@pahcc.org. Please register at least one week in advance. Classes are capped at 12 participants and will be filled on a first come, first served basis.

Carbon Conscious Farming

Join local permaculture farmer Jon Turner of Wild Roots Farm to discuss scale-appropriate carbon-conscious farming. Whether you’re a backyard gardener or you’re tending a larger plot of land, Jon will share tips and strategies for utilizing waste as a resource and maximizing potential for soil building and carbon sinking.

All classes are $30, or FREE for members of the Co-op’s Food For All program. For more information, or to register for classes, please contact Denise Senesac at the Hannaford Career Center by calling (802) 382-1004 or emailing dsenesac@pahcc.org. Please register at least one week in advance. Classes are capped at 12 participants and will be filled on a first come, first served basis.

An Introduction to Biological Compatibility

This exciting course will allow you to take an in-depth look at how many commonly eaten foods lack compatibility with human biochemistry or physiology. In contrast, many others that are avoided hold the greatest potential to serve as foundation foods for optimal health. At a time when approaches to nutrition vary widely and dietary recommendations range from Paleo to vegan, few perspectives consider the importance of human metabolism in determining which foods are the best fits.

Join John Bagnulo, a nutritional medicine expert with 22 years of teaching and consulting experience, for a discussion on how to choose those foods that offer you and your family the most nourishment with the fewest potential downsides. Topics covered include digestive disorders, inflammation, autoimmunity, and cardiovascular health. Each have pivotal roles played by nutrition and understanding the choices available can significantly alter and/or reverse disease processes.

John’s information is sure to help you question the current dogma that exists regarding safe or ideal cholesterol levels, our ability to digest certain foods, and overall food choices as they relate to various aspects of health.

All classes are $30, or FREE for members of the Co-op’s Food For All program. For more information, or to register for classes, please contact Denise Senesac at the Hannaford Career Center by calling (802) 382-1004 or emailing dsenesac@pahcc.org. Please register at least one week in advance. Classes are capped at 12 participants and will be filled on a first come, first served basis.

Cooking with Apples

We’re nearing peak apple season here in Vermont and Emily Fleming would love to remind you just how versatile this fruit can be! Depending on the variety, apples can range from sweet and floral to tart and astringent. Emily will show you how to use these flavor profiles to make both sweet and savory apple dishes to please every palate.

All classes are $30, or FREE for members of the Co-op’s Food For All program. For more information, or to register for classes, please contact Denise Senesac at the Hannaford Career Center by calling (802) 382-1004 or emailing dsenesac@pahcc.org. Please register at least one week in advance. Classes are capped at 12 participants and will be filled on a first come, first served basis.

The Truck Load Sale is Coming to Town Saturday, 9/29

The Co-op’s Annual Truck Load Sale is coming to town! Save the date and grab “the list” in the store or take a sneak peek right HERE. Line up starting at 8:30 am to claim your share of pantry staples at deeply discounted prices. All products are available only while supplies last, so be an early bird!. New to the sale? Here’s how it works:

1. Pick up your order form in the store any time before the sale.

2. Write the number of cases you wish to purchase next to the item on the order form.

3. Bring your order form to the tent in the back parking lot on Saturday, September 29th. The sale is open from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm.

4. A staff member will look over your order form, and give you a ticket for each case that will scan at the registers when you pay.

5. Take your tickets inside the store, feel free to grocery shop, and pay at the register for your purchases. Hold on to your receipt (cashier will clip tickets to it).

6. Return to the tent with your receipt and pick up your order. Staff members will be available to help.

7.Sorry, no mixed cases, no rain checks, and no later pick-ups.

Enjoy!

Take the September Eat Local Challenge at the Co-op!

Co-op Member-Owners – check your receipts! All September, you can track how much you spend on LOCAL each time you shop at the Co-op. Choosing local products is always a winning choice for the Vermont Economy, and this September, choosing local could make YOU a winner, too! Read on to find out how:

JOIN THE EAT LOCAL CHALLENGE!

All September, check the bottom of your receipts to find out how much LOCAL you’ve purchased.
Receipts from LOCAL purchases of $25 or more are eligible to be entered into a drawing for one of six $25 Co-op Gift Cards.
Receipts from LOCAL purchases of $50 or more are eligible to be entered into a drawing for one of six $50 Co-op Gift Cards.
You may enter as many receipts as you like.

The more LOCAL you purchase, the greater your chances of winning. Raffle Boxes will be located at the Customer Service Desk near the Registers. Not sure if you’re buying LOCAL products? Just look for these signs:

Join Us for the Co-op Harvest Festival on Saturday, September 15, 12-3 at the Co-op!

Stop by the Co-op on Saturday, September 15th, from 12 pm to 3 pm. We’ll be at the half-way mark of our Eat Local Challenge and ready to celebrate! So, what’s going on that day?

Ten Local Vendors will be tabling, sampling and ready to talk to you about their products and their businesses – meet the folks who make your food!
We’ll have free Co-op T-shirts for members and “not yet” members who purchase a share of the Co-op! Shares are only $20 and add up to a year of Co-op member benefits. There are three ways to “purchase a share”, get some awesome freebies and support your local Co-op:
- Not yet a Co-op Member-Owner? Join for just $20 and get benefits like the Co-op Connection, Member Deals, and Patronage Refunds. To find out more about the different types of Co-op Membership, click HERE.
- Already a Co-op Member-Owner? Renew your membership for just $20, and we’ll apply another year of membership after the date that your current membership expires. You won’t lose any time be renewing early (even if you just renewed the day before!), you’ll just get some free stuff for renewing that day!
- Already a Full Co-op Partner? There’s still a way for you help grow Co-op equity and also support Food Security in Vermont. Purchase a $20 share for Food For All, our member assistance program. Your purchase buys a year’s membership for a local household in need, including 10% off their Co-op purchases, every day.
You can enter to win a gorgeous red wagon from Woodstock Foods, chock full of goodies from the Co-op!
Enjoy free local Burger Sliders and Local Cider from the Co-op!
Make a fun Harvest Craft!

See YOU There!

Free Co-op t-shirts for anyone who joins or renews their membership, or donates a share to Food For All!

Rally for Change for Addison County Home Health and Hospice is August 9th-15th

Round-Up YOUR Total at the Registers August 9th – 15th. The Co-op will match your donation. At the end of the week, we’ll present a check to Addison County Home Health & Hospice – celebrating their 50th Anniversary of providing care to the residents of Addison County. There are so many people whose lives have been touched by this organization. We asked them to share with us their philosophy and to describe some of the many services that they provide:

ACHHH was founded in 1968 by forward-thinking Addison County residents who wished to provide high quality, comprehensive community home health care to all residents of Addison County who needed it, regardless of their ability to pay.

ACHHH’s mission statement is: “ln collaboration with patients, families and other community providers, Addison County Home Health and Hospice, a non-profit agency, enhances the health, dignity, and independence of Addison County residents through comprehensive, patient-centered home health and hospice care.”

ACHHH has an average daily census of approximately 530 patients; our employees make 75,000 visits per year, driving over 710,000 miles through Addison County 365 days a year to care for our patients. Today, ACHHH provides:

– Skilled nursing

-Medical Social Work

-Rehabilitation Therapies including Occupational, Physical, Speech and Better Breathing

-High-tech nursing to help families keep high needs children at home

-Telehealth

-Hospice and Palliative care

– IV Therapy

-Wound care

ln addition, ACHHH offers the following to county residents:

– A Choices for Care Medicaid-funded program that provides case management and personal support to county residents who need help to stay in their homes and to avoid costly nursing home admissions

– More than 50 free foot care clinics for any resident 60 years of age or older

– Four Addison County SASH (Support and Services at Home) locations for the State of Vermont

Our goal is to keep our family, friends, and neighbors safe and comfortable and living in their own homes, for as long as possible. Everything we do supports this goal. Our staff is caring, compassionate and competent, and they have access to cutting-edge technology.

We are so appreciative of the support we receive from our community and we thank the Middlebury Natural Foods Co-op for this wonderful opportunity. We are looking forward to serving the residents of Addison County for the next 50 years!!

Referrals for home health care are received from physicians, hospitals, and nursing homes. If you or a family member feel that a referral for home health care would be beneficial, please call your primary physician, or call us at Home Health and ask for assistance with the referral process.

Skilled services are available to our patients 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our office hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday, Evening hours, weekends, and holidays are covered by a team of nurses who are available for scheduled visits and to respond to patient emergencies. They may be reached through a live answering service by calling the agency at (802) 388-7259.

http://www.achhh.org/

Co-op Annual Meeting and Celebration is June 6th

Join Us for our 42nd Annual Meeting and Celebration!

So much is going on at the Co-op this year, you won’t want to be left out of the conversation! On Wednesday, June 6th, 5;30-7:30 pm, join us at American Flatbread for our 42nd Annual Meeting. We’ll talk about the past year and the progress we’ve made meeting our Ends. Our General Manager, Glenn Lower will update us on where we are, since completing Expansion and talk about what next year may bring. We’ll also hear from our Board of Directors about the Co-op’s Long Range Plan and where we expect it to take us, next. Enjoy delicious flatbreads, salad, non-alcoholic beverages and desserts on us!

Have a look at some of the photos from last year’s Annual Meeting – what amazing member-owners we have!!!