Roanoke Natural Foods Co-op is now holding monthly orientation sessions for new owners called, My Co-op 101. Here we will listen to your needs and help you find what you’re looking for. Learn more about how a cooperative business works and how you can make the most of your ownership.

The orientation is FREE to owners, even if you’ve been an owner for 35 years you are welcome at My Co-op 101. Walk-ins welcome, but a heads up would be appreciated. My Co-op 101 will always be the last Tuesday of the month. Email info@roanokenaturalfoods.coop or call Customer Service 540-343-5652.

MY CO-OP 101 DATES:
Tuesday February 28, 2012 – 6 p.m.

Other Co-op Classes and Events:

Sign up for all classes at the registers, by calling 540.343.5652, or emailing info@roanokenaturalfoods.coop.

Series: Heart Healthy Cooking
Tuesdays February 21 & 28, 2012
6:00 p.m.
$10 for Co-op owners and $20 for others
Whether you have heart disease or are looking to maintain a healthy heart, this hands-on, fun two class series will help you learn simple easy delicious heart healthy recipes and tips for breakfasts, lunches, snacks, and dinners. You will learn lots of new ideas to help you get out of the rut of eating the same things over and over! Taught by Heather Quintana, Certified Health Coach and Director of Happy Healthy Cooks.

Seasonal Recipes: Bread Making
Thursday February 23, 2012
5:45 p.m.
$5 for Co-op owners and $10 for others
Great seasonal recipes don’t have to be difficult. Learn easy recipes that will impress your guests without exhausting you. Everyone will take home their own loaf of bread. Taught by Judy Price.

Seasonal Recipes: Crockpot Cooking
Thursday March 15, 2012
5:45 p.m.
$5 for Co-op owners and $10 for others
Great seasonal recipes don’t have to be difficult. Learn easy recipes that will impress your guests without exhausting you. Taught by Judy Price.

Understanding and Healing Candida
Tuesday March 20, 2012
6:00 p.m.
$5 for Co-op owners and $10 for others
Master herbalist, certified health coach and yoga instructor Danielle Eavenson will teach you diet and lifestyle choices to heal candida as well as recipes and natural ferments to heal this invasive yeast.

We look forward to learning with you at the Co-op.
Please call 540-343-5652 to reserve a seat for any of the classes above. You can also email info@roanokenaturalfoods.coop.

The Alchemy of Dreams Workshop
When: Wednesday evenings from 6-8 pm –  February 29, 2012 - April 18, 2012
Where: Roanoke Natural Foods Co-op, 1319 Grandin Road, Roanoke, VA

* Gain personal inspiration and insight from your dreams.
* Learn how to recall and record your dreams.
* Deepen your understanding of the language of symbolism.
* Develop a friendship with your dreams as a spiritual mentor.
* Utilize the wisdom of your dreams for problem solving.
* Learn how to incubate a dream on a specific concern.
* Learn how to start your own dream group.
* Experience how your dreams can provide definitive evidence that life is purposeful and the Divine is readily available and responsive to all.
* Workshop will utilize concepts pioneered by Dr. Carl Jung as well as the inspiration found in the Edgar Cayce readings and other sources.

Wes Wyatt has been utilizing the wisdom of his own dreams for over 35 years and is in the process of finishing a series of three books on dreams and dreaming.
He has worked extensively with his own dreams as well as others in small and large groups.
For Information or To Register Call:
PH: (540) 380-5992.
Cost of the 8 week workshop is $125
*Class size is limited to 12. Please register early by phone or email to reserve your spot.

The class will meet in the Roanoke Natural Foods Co-op in the Community Room from 6-8 pm on Wednesday Evenings from Feb. 29 – April 18th.