AT YOUR CO-OP THIS SEPTEMBER
These FREE events are held in the Community Room, Harvest Cambridge store unless otherwise specified.

Harvest Co-op Market encourages exploration of a variety of approaches to food, nutrition, and health in our classes. However, inclusion in our class offerings does not imply endorsement by the Co-op.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 6-8 PM

SUPER FOODS WORKSHOP
Did you know that tomatoes, broccoli, watermelon and blue berries are commonly referred as super-foods? This group of foods has a rich deep color, can help the body to build up the immune system and also act as a defense against disease even cancer.
Learn about the new nutrition qualities of tomatoes, broccoli, watermelon, and blueberries. Learn about the nutrient make-up of these super-foods. Learn which phyto-chemicals they contain. Learn about which antioxidants they contain. Antioxidants in ordinary vegetables and fruit, which were not considered essential for an adequate diet, are an important part of an optimal diet.
Their effect on our long-term health is cumulative, helping to protects us from the ravages of time and our own metabolism.

Robert Sondak: Clinical Diet Tech, Junior Nutritionist and Food Educator is the moderator.
Robert studied Food Science at Pratt Institute Brooklyn, New York.
Robert has also worked at MGH, The New England Medical Center and was a nutrition intern for the old Boston Food Bank in Jackson Square, Boston.

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 8

MEMBER APPRECIATION DAY!
ALL HARVEST CO-OP MEMBERS RECEIVE 10% DISCOUNT ALL DAY!

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1-5 PM.,

JAPANESE ANIMATION, RATED PG
Come watch Japanese Animation videos with aficionados of the craft. View new and old videos, or bring your own to share with the group. These videos are not screened for violent or sexual nature, so children must be accompanied by an adult.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 6-8 PM

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 6-8 PM.

HERBS IN AUTUMN Autumn is the time to start thinking ahead to colder days. We’ll look at making tasty herbal teas for alleviating wintry discomforts and encouraging winter health. Also, learn about harvesting and preserving your herbs, even if you just have a windowbox.
Recipes and some samples are part of this fun evening.
Iris Weaver is an herbalist and educator with over 30 years experience. She has an herbal business, making and selling herbal products locally, as well as teaching classes and doing consultations. Iris is also an avid gardener, and grows many of the herbs she works with and uses in her classes.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 6:30-7:30 PM.

MEMBERSHIP AND SOCIAL CONCERNS COMMITTEE

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 6-8 PM

BRAIN HEALTH HERBS AND LOCAL FOODS TO GIVE YOUR BRAIN A BOOST
Many of us struggle with memory loss, learning difficulties and brain fog. From childhood to our elder years, we are increasingly being diagnosed with conditions from autism to Alzheimer’s.
Find ways to improve brain health by choosing safe, nourishing foods and herbal remedies, while avoiding those foods and lifestyle choices that may contribute to poor brain function. Join us to learn some simple solutions and dispel a few myths. For more information, please visit our website or call toll-free 1-866- 755-9290.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 6-8 PM

STARTING A COMMUNITY-BASED WELLNESS PROGRAM: a real Health Co-op. Come to a discussion about the potential of the co-op model for providing general Wellness learning experiences – offering the public educational resources – in Cambridge, with colleagues who can support your activism. Bring your insight and suggestions, and be part of a local, compassionate action for improving vitality in health care.
Then we will talk about growing involvement in other parts of Boston. Join the conversation. More information is available at our website, where you will also find a flyer you can download.

SAVE THAT DATE!

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28, 6-9 PM

HARVEST CO-OP MEMBER DINNER AND ANNUAL MEETING
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH,
633 CENTRE ST, JAMAICA PLAIN