The Scoop ~ Spring 2015 Edition by Basics Cooperative Natural Foods

You Own It!

Co-op Board Elections & Wooden Nickel Survey The biggest difference between your Co-op and a buying club is that you own it! Make your voice heard by voting for Board of Directors and the Wooden Nickel Program. Attend the Annual Co-op Owner Meeting & Potluck. Better yet, consider running for the Co-op Board of Directors. Here’s what you need to know to get involved this spring!

Basics Co-op Board of Directors Your cooperative is governed by an elected volunteer Board of Directors made up of 5 Basics Co-op Owners. Any Owner with an active membership (fully vested or up to date on installments) and an interest in more directly influencing the Co-op is encouraged to apply. Three seats are up for election this year. Board members commit to an approximately two-hour meeting every other month, for two year terms beginning in June. Each Board member has an equal vote on issues that come before them, although roles such as President, Treasurer and Secretary are also determined annually.

Most Board activities fall into three categories: Policy – The Board interprets and refines the mission and goals of the Co-op, then helps establish policies to advance them. Long-Term Planning- The Board employs an accounting firm and legal counsel, engages in long-range financial planning and must approve any major plans or commitments. Supervision – The Board hires and supervises the General Manager.

Wooden Nickel Program Survey

Run for Basics Board Submit your name, Owner ID number, a photo of yourself, and answers to the questions below. Email to gm@basicshealth.com or drop off at Customer Service no later than 8pm on Friday, April 17th. 1. Why do you want to be elected to the Basics Cooperative Board? 2. What special skills or experience will you bring to the Board? 3. What role do you think Basics Co-op offers in our community?

Vote! Sun. May 3rd – Sat. May 9th

Candidate info and the electronic ballot link will be posted at basicshealth.com and shared on facebook and twitter, or fill out a paper ballot at Customer Service. Please remember, though members of a household enjoy Owner discounts, the eligible voter is the person whose signature appears on the Ownership Application form. Board election results will be announced at the Annual Co-op Owner Meeting & Potluck on Saturday, June 6th at Riverside Park (see p.3).

In This

Issue

You Own It!...............................................1 New Owners, Staff Anniversaries.....................2 Annual Owner Meeting & Potluck.....................3 Local Vendor Spotlight: generationMe...............4 Did You Know? “Trusting Supplement Labels”.....5 New & Returning Items..................................6 New Family & Friend Co-op Passes.................6 Farm to School From Seed to Table.................7 Co+op Cooks Recipes ...................................8 Events Calendar......................................9-10

e! otfrom VAlso May 3rd to May 9th, Co-op Owners will choose the next 12 local non-profits

to be featured in the Wooden Nickel donation program at checkout. Fill out a paper survey at Customer Service, or follow the link at basicshealth.com, facebook or twitter.

the Cooperative Economic System & Local Producers

>> Reducing Fossil Fuel Use, Cost & Packaging by Buying in Bulk

>> Opportunity to Vote & Run for Board of Directors

>> Referral Bonuses >> 5% or More Off Regular

Priced Items E very Day!

>> Additional Savings on

Co-op Deals & Line Drives

>> Owner Appreciation Sale Days

>> Owner Rewards Specials >> Case Discounts >> Co-op Reciprocity >> Health Insurance

Marketplace at: basicscoopbenefits.com Two Ways To Join $150 Life-time Ownership $30 To Activate/$35 Annually for 4 years.

New Owner Households A Very Warm Welcome to the Following New Co-op Owner Households: James Alverson Aimee Arn Jessica Austin Kevin Austin Wendy Bauer Oliver Baumgartner Mike Becker Casie Behm Aimee Beirman Dianna Bell Julie Bellman Deidre Bennett Joseph Brambil Sherry Buckley Joshua Calhoun Joann Carpenter Theodore Casper Jr David Clark Paul Connolly Martin Conway Laurie Cruse L Darcelin Deborah Dare Dan DeVoll Cynthia Ellefson Kristen Franseen Paul Gover Laura Grubb Allan Haapakoski Lynne Haasch

Nancy Hart Karen Hayes Mary Hayes Deborah Hegeman Joan Heinze LouAnn Hinich Thomas Hulburt Mary Jo Hull Irma Huschka Lisa Imhoff Lisa Indgjer Catherine Jackson Lisa Jacobson Keri Johnson Amy Jordan Maureen Kearney Heidi Kendall Emily Kerl Diane Kerman Cynthia Kerman Marilyn King Kari Krebs Cassie Lambert CindyLarson Denise Lauer Trevor Lund Douglas Lundwall Angela Lynch Tammy Maavich Daphne Marquardt

Evelyn Martin Sam Martinez Pam McCullick Theresa McGuire Katie McKillips Warren Miller Jacqueline Miller Bridget Monahan Vicky Mortimer Carol Neeno Jeanette Nelson Christopher Newhouse Angela Newman Kara Nicholson Michelle Nimmo Tammy Pedrick Christina Piccione Madelynn Purnell Sherrie Pyrce Bernita Resch Sarah Roberts Karmin Roehl Monica Schafer Karen Schultz Mary Scott Christene Shaw Carey Shryock Kimberly Sittarich Jordan Snyder Carie Steinke

Crystal Stewart Lisa Storment Stanley Stricker Don Studt Geri Summerbell Mary Tadder JayneThomas Kathryn Thorn Debra Thornton Patricia Tobin Stacy Todd Peter Tomicki Jane Tucker Barbara Tunks Deb Tuttle Alli Uphill Linda Urban Sandra VanLaningham Brianna Vejvoda Christopher Voss Steve Washburn Shawn Webster Karen Wenger Frederick White Deborah Whitmore Nels Wiberg James Will Cindy Wilste Dave Winter Carol Woodstock

Not Yet a Co-op Owner? Ask Any Staff Member How To Join!

Basics Co-op

Board of Directors Basics Cooperative 1711 Lodge Dr. Janesville, WI 53545 (Behind Panera Bread) Store Hours: 6am-8pm Mon-Sat 8am-8pm Sun

David Roang Clarice Green Jose Cabrera

Jim Hutchinson Dr. Carrie Kaiser

General Manager Lynnette Wirth | gm@basicshealth.com Please mail any board correspondence to: Basics Board c/o Basics Cooperative 1711 Lodge Drive, Janesville, WI 53545

7 Co-op Principles • • • • • • •

Voluntary & Open Membership Democratic Control Member Economic Participation Autonomy & Independence Education, Training & Information Cooperation Among Cooperatives Concern for Community

Annual

Co-op Owner Meeting & Potluck June 6th • 12-4pm

Directions from Basics to Riverside Park:

Your annual opportunity to mingle with

afternoon will be casual, with fun and

fellow Owners, the Co-op Board and

games for the whole family. Riverside

staff in a relaxed and informal setting.

Park’s South Pavilion is also located just

Bring the family and a dish to pass, all

feet from the Devil’s Staircase portion

Co-op Owners are invited!

of the Ice Age Trail.

We will have a short meeting to

Basics will provide burgers, veggie

announce Board Election results, share

burgers, brats and beverages for the

Follow Parkside Drive through the park past the

Co-op updates and briefly discuss the

potluck. The meeting portion will begin

boat launches and around the sand volleyball

2014 Annual Report. The rest of the

at 12:30, with lunch to follow.

courts. The South Pavilion is the large pavilion

Turn left onto Lodge Dr. toward Milton Ave/Hwy 26 Turn right onto Milton Ave/Hwy 26 (1.7 mi) Turn right onto E Memorial Dr./Cty A (1.2 mi) Turn right onto N Washington St. (0.5 mi) Turn right onto Hamilton Ave (115 ft) Slight left onto Parkside Dr. Go through the tunnel.

on your right.

Riverside Park,

South Pavillion - Janesville

Basics Staff Anniversaries Cheyenne – 1 Year 4/10 Maggie – 1 Year 4/22 Nate – 1 Year 4/27

Tammy – 2 Years 6/16 Diane – 10 Years 4/26 Darrol – 16 Years 5/28

Local Vendor

Like many entrepreneurs, Meg Eldridge of generationMe got her start by finding creative solutions to a challenge

Spotlight

generationMe offers: Cloth baby wipes

Paperless towels

of her own. An eco-conscious and budget-savvy mother of

Cloth diapers, diaper inserts

Cloth napkins

four, Meg was concerned about the amount of consumables

Cloth sanitary pads

Reusable sandwich bags

purchased

Washcloths

Reusable produce bags

and

waste

generated

her

six-member

household. To cut down on expenses and waste their first

Reusable mop pads

switch was to cloth diapers instead of disposables. She

Reusable scented dryer sheets

found those and other reusable cloth items much easier to use than expected, and started making them herself. When Meg’s sister passed from cancer she became especially motivated to re-evaluate their lifestyle. She cleared the house of all chemicals and started making her own natural cleaners. The result, according to Meg, was “pretty much everything that is physically possible to make instead of buy, I make”. In 2010 friends started asking Meg to sew them the high-quality cloth items she was creating for herself. Her first party to sell the items to friends was an unexpectedly huge success. With a background in finance and a family of entrepreneurs and business owners, Meg recognized a business opportunity when she saw one and founded generationMe. Over five years generationMe has grown to serve thousands of customers online, at sustainable living events, the Beloit Farmers Market and on consignment at Basics. Meg works with six independent contractors at busy times, to keep up with making each piece by hand.

generationMe reusable products are located in aisles 5 and 7 at Basics. Meg will also be at the store 9am-12pm Super Tuesday April 7th with a wider selection of pieces and designs.

To learn more please visit:

www.ilovegenerationme.com

natural medicine and healthcare for your whole family. Using botanical medicine, diet and lifestyle, nutrition and appropriate supplementation to repair poor health and achieve optimal wellness.

Holistic HealthCare Options

Dr. Carrie Kaiser MA, ND 1326 Creston Park Drive Janesville WI 608.359.6716 www.drcarrieholistic.com Thyroid GI issues Heartburn Fatigue Hormone imbalance Diabetes Cholesterol High blood pressure

Know? Trusting Supplement Labels Did You

A study conducted by the New York

dietary supplements that ensure they are

Reputable supplement manufacturers not

Attorney General was published in February

produced in a quality manner, do not

only meet the cGMP standards of the FDA,

stating that dietary supplements sold by

contain contaminants or impurities, and are

they have additional methods in place to

Walmart, Walgreens, Target and GNC

accurately labeled. Under the final rule,

ensure the identity, potency, purity and

either could not be verified to contain

manufacturers are required to evaluate

composition of their products. They state

the substances on the label, or contained

the identity, purity, strength, and com-

those processes on the label, if space, or

ingredients not listed on the label.

position of their dietary supplements.

in product literature, and make the test results readily available.

Unfortunately, these discoveries have the effect of eroding the reputation of the

If dietary supplements contain contami-

industry as a whole. They perpetuate the

nants or do not contain the dietary ingredient

For examples of how several of the

myth that dietary supplements are not

they are represented to contain, FDA would

brands sold at Basics go above and

regulated and cannot be trusted- but this

consider those products to be adulterated

beyond to verify the purity and po-

is far from the truth.

or misbranded. Penalties fall under the

tency

same laws as adulterating or misbranding

Basics website and click on About, Our

The Food and Drug Administration

foods, and depending on the circumstances

Vitamins & Supplements (Wellness).

(FDA) requires a set of current good

can include anything from mandatory

manufacturing

recalls to monetary fines or jail time.

practices

(cGMP)

for

their

products,

visit

the

Reference: FDA cGMP Fact Sheets

http://www.fda.gov/Food/GuidanceRegulation/CGMP/ucm079496.htm

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New & Returning PRODUCTS GROCERY: Peep Pasture-Raised Organic Pork Sunny Road Cheeses Green Valley: Lactose-Free Yogurt Yogurt Cups Cream Cheese Brother Bru-Bru’s Hot Pepper Sauces Milton’s Gluten Free Baked Crackers Happy Baby Organic Baby Food Field Day: Organic Pasta Organic Fruit Spreads Organic Cereal Organic Spicy Arrabiata Pasta Sauce Organic Garden Vegetable Pasta Sauce HOUSEWARES: World Centric: Compostable Napkins Tissues Plates Bowls Bambeco Handmade Recycled Glassware

Spring

Plants & Seeds

The Produce Department will offer a growing selection of heirloom and organic seeds and transplants beginning in April!

www.seedsavers.org

Basics is a proud supporter of Seed Savers Exchange, located in Decorah, Iowa. Seed Savers Exchange is a non-profit, 501(c)(3), member supported organization that saves and shares the heirloom seeds of our garden heritage, forming a living legacy that can be passed down through generations. Their mission is to conserve and promote America’s culturally diverse but endangered garden and food crop heritage for future generations by collecting, growing, and sharing heirloom seeds and plants. Basics carries over 100 varieties of heirloom fruit, vegetable, herb and flower seeds from Seed Savers Exchange. Looking for a variety not in stock? Check with Produce staff for special order availability! www.weststarfarm.com

Organic compost, potting soil and transplants at Basics are provided by Weststar Organics of Cottage Grove, WI. West Star Farm LLC is a certified organic grower of high quality tomato, pepper, vegetable, herb and fruit plants. Their passion is to provide the highest quality, strongest and healthiest certified organic plants that will have the greatest potential for successful growth. West Star growers are happy to answer any questions you may have about organic gardening, or questions specific to their plant varieties.

New! Family & Friend

Just call 608-347-4346 or email information@weststarfarm.com

Co-op Passes

HEALTH & BEAUTY:

We receive many requests by Co-op Owners

Seventh Generation Hand Wash

to extend their ownership discounts to family

The Honest Co. Personal Care

or friends in town for the holidays, or friends who have joined them for a trip to see what

NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS:

it’s all about. While we cannot allow regular

Dr. Mercola’s: Fermented Black Garlic Joint Support Gummies Complete Probiotics

use of ownership rights to individuals who

Hammer Sports Nutrition

encourage friends and family to come in and

are not Co-op Owners and have not invested

Specials

April - June 2015

in the Co-op, we do appreciate referrals! To see what it’s like to be an Owner, we have created Family & Friend Co-op passes.

New York Strip $17.39 4/1- 4/14 Reg. $21.39

Frozen 1/4lb Burger Patties(4pack) $7.99 5/20 - 6/2 Reg. $9.99

Rib Eye Steak $17.39 4/15- 4/28 Reg. $21.39

Sirloin Steak $14.99 6/3- 6/16 Reg. $18.59

Each active Co-op Owner (fully vested or up to date on installments) has access to two Family & Friend Co-op passes for use now through the end of 2015. The pass will allow your friend or family member to use your Owner ID number at checkout for one shopping trip on any day of their choosing! The new passes are available for pickup at Customer Service.

1lb Ground Beef $6.49 Flat Iron Steak $11.29 4/29- 5/19 Reg. $7.49 6/17- 6/30 Reg. $9.19

Farm to School

“From Seed to Table” Farm to School in Rock County The mission of UW-Extension is to “teach, learn, lead and serve, connecting people with the University of WI, and engaging them in transforming lives and communities.” The Rock County UW-Extension office, located in the County Courthouse in Janesville, offers a variety of programs in the areas of 4-H, Horticulture, Agriculture, Family Living, and Nutrition Education. The Rock County Farm to School (F2S) Program in Rock County is also housed in this office, and a recent grant has allowed for the addition of 2 Americorps workers to focus exclusively on F2S. What is F2S? F2S empowers children and their families to make informed food choices while strengthening the local economy and contributing to vibrant communities. In the 2011-12 school year, 1,131 WI schools participated in F2S activities. In the 2012-13 school year, 193 schools/districts procured local food. There are currently 133 school gardens in WI. These numbers continue to grow. The goals of the Rock County F2S program are to: 1) increase the entire community’s knowledge about agriculture, food, nutrition, and the environment; 2) create a strong F2S network;

3) incorporate more nutrition education in our schools; 4) support school and community gardens; and 5) strengthen the local economy by supporting Rock County farmers. F2S staff is actively working to increase in-class nutrition lessons and taste tests in local schools across the county. Special events such as the Great Apple Crunch, celebrated in October of 2014, help to bring F2S efforts into the schools. Working with F2S, several schools have procured locally grown food for their lunchrooms. Recent examples include Orfordville- apples from Jess’s Apple Orchard, Edgerton- local apples from Hawk’s Orchard, and local farm Amazing Grace Family F.A.R.M. provided the entire School District of Janesville with broccoli. School gardens and gardening programs have increased greatly in recent years. Beloit schools are currently working to plant

Farm to School “From Seed to Table”at Basics “From Seed to Table” is an upcoming series with Rock County F2S in the Basics Community Room for children ages 5-12 and a parent. There is no charge to participate but pre-registration is required. Each session will be limited to 30 students. To register, sign up at Basics Customer Service, email basics4amber@gmail.com or call Basics at (608)754-3925. Discover Our Food System 6:30-7:30pm Friday, April 24 Much of our food travels hundreds or thousands of miles before it reaches our plates. Where does it stop along the way, and how does it change on its journey? Kids will discover the many components of our food system and talk to a local farmer about his role. How Does Your Garden Grow? 6:30-7:30pm Friday, May 29 How do plants grow? What parts of the plants do we eat? In this class, we will learn about the wonder of seeds and how they grow to become something we can eat. Students will plant their own seeds to take home and grow into vegetable plants! Fresh Pizza Party! 6:30-8pm Friday, June 26 Pizza can be healthy if it’s made with the right ingredients! Kids will create their own delicious pizza from scratch and top it with local in-season veggies. Students will also make a surprise dessert togetherwith a vegetable! To Learn More Find Rock County Farm to School on Facebook, or visit fyi.uwex.edu/rockf2s. Sign up for the Harvest of the Month Newsletter: email rockcountyf2s@gmail.com school gardens at all elementary schools. Clinton currently has a hydroponics program in their middle school. Local farm land has been donated to agricultural programs in both Edgerton and Orfordville in an effort to enable students to have authentic farming experiences. To date, the Rock County F2S coalition (a group of interested farmers, school district representatives, and community members) has granted over $9,000 to schools throughout the county to start gardens, acquire kitchen equipment, and train school cafeteria workers to effectively and efficiently work with fresh produce.

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Asparagus & Brussels Sprouts Submitted by: Barbara Mara, Co-op Owner #163 Ingredients: 2 Tbsp butter 1 c. chopped onions 3 c. chopped brussels sprouts 3 c. chopped asparagus

2 Tbsp water Âź c. pre-cooked bacon (if desired)

Instructions: Melt butter in mid-to-deep pan and add onions. Add aspargus, brussels sprouts and water. Add bacon, cover and cook over low heat about 8 minutes or until tender and crisp.

Calendar April Super Tuesday Sale

15% OFF Regular-Priced Items Storewide, the first Tuesday of every month! Enjoy free samples and product demos. Basics Co-op Owners save 5+15%, Senior Owners save 10+10%! Excludes Shizen Sushi, Loon Lake Deli, consignment, party platters & gift boxes/baskets, alcohol. 6am-8pm Tuesday, April 7

Eat More Healthy Fats

We’ve come a long way from “fat is bad”- we now know that healthy fats are essential for energy, hormone support, brain health and more. Learn how to easily incorporate 3 important healthy fats into your diet. Think beyond olive oil in this free one-hour class with instructor Deb Cyrel. Deb is a Basics staffer and certified holistic nutrition consultant, owner of Return to Health. 6-7pm Tuesday, April 14 MOVED TO 6PM WED, APR. 29

Wellness Wednesdays: Puréed Vegetable Soups

Learn to make puréed vegetable soups that are tasty and easy. From basic creamy potato to cashew carrot to curry mulligatawny, you will learn at least three puréed soup recipes that are gluten and dairy free, vegetable based, easy and filling. Wellness Wednesdays is a free monthly class in the Basics Community Room with Stephanie Aegerter, health coach and Janesville Farmers Market manager. 6-7pm Wednesday, April 15

Co-op Board Applications Due 8pm Friday, April 17

Earth Day Sale

20% OFF all regular-priced Bulk foods, selected local brands. 6am-8pm Wednesday, April 22

Shopping the Co-op on a Budget

Are you a penny-pincher, a bargain hunter, or just looking to serve up healthy food on a tight budget? Co-op shopping can meet your need to eat for cheap! Join us for a store tour with a focus on saving money at your Co-op. Also pick up simple recipes, coupons and pointers to help you start saving right away! Please pre-register for this free class + store tour. Meets in front Lounge. 6-7pm Tuesday, April 28

of Events

From Seed to Table: Discover Our Food System

Much of our food travels hundreds or thousands of miles before it reaches our plates. Where does it stop along the way, and how does it change on its journey? Kids will discover the many components of our food system and talk to a local farmer about his role. From Seed to Table is a free spring 2015 series in the Basics Community Room for families with kids ages 5-12, co-sponsored by Rock County Farm to School. Pre-registration required, limit 30 students. 6:30-7:30pm Friday, April 24

February

Barlean’s Line Drive Sale

15% OFF All Barlean’s Nutritional Supplements. Wednesday, April 29 – Tuesday, June 2

May Co-op Board Election, Wooden Nickel Survey 8am Sunday, May 3 to 8pm Saturday, May 9

Super Tuesday Sale

Power Snacks

Tired of the same old plastic-packaged snacks? Looking for a pick-me-up between meals? Learn how to make Deb’s favorite power snacks, Pro-mega Balls! Then get recipes and tips for other easy make at home snacks to keep you satisfied and provide clean energy between meals. Instructor Deb Cyrel, CNC BHN is a Basics staffer and certified holistic nutrition consultant, owner of Return to Health. 6-7pm Tuesday, May 12

Co-op Owner Appreciation Sale

Basics Co-op Owners save 5+15% on Regular-Priced Items Storewide! Senior Owners save 10+10%. Excludes Shizen Sushi, Loon Lake Deli, consignment, party platters & gift boxes/baskets, alcohol. 8am – 8pm Sunday, May 17

Wellness Wednesdays: Celebrate Salad!

Spring salad greens are here and we are so excited to welcome them into our diets! Join Stephanie Aegerter, health coach and manager of the Janesville Farmers Market, for this tasty class that will help you eat more local greens. We will cover the basics from selection, washing and storage to healthy home-made dressings. Sample new flavors and expand your taste buds beyond just lettuce! Wellness Wednesdays is a free monthly class in the Basics Community Room. Please pre-register. 6-7pm Wednesday, May 20

Shopping the Co-op on a Budget

From Seed to Table: How Does Your Garden Grow?

How do plants grow? What parts of the plants do we eat? In this class, we will learn about the wonder of seeds and how they grow to become something we can eat. Students will plant their own seeds to take home and grow into vegetable plants! From Seed to Table is a free spring 2015 series in the Basics Community Room for families with kids ages 5-12, co-sponsored by Rock County Farm to School. Pre-registration required, limit 30 students. 6:30-7:30pm Friday, May 29

June Super Tuesday Sale

Annual Co-op Owner Meeting & Potluck at Riverside Park Details and map on Page 3. 12-4pm Saturday, June 6

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To register for a class, unless otherwise noted please call (608) 754-3925 or sign up at Customer Service.

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Calendar Guilt-Free Chocolate Desserts

Learn how to make delicious homemade peanut butter cups, cookies and brownies without sugar and hydrogenated oils! Natural ingredients like raw cacao, xylitol and coconut oil will be the stars of this class with Deb Cyrel, CNC BHN, certified nutritionist and owner of Return to Health. 6-7pm Tuesday, June 9

Wellness Wednesdays: Local Macaroni and Cheese - Think Outside the Box!

June is Dairy Month, a great time to think about where your cheese is coming from. Learn how to make the ultimate comfort food, Macaroni and Cheese, with local dairy products. Discover and taste some great local cheeses, including non-bovine options. Looking for alternatives to wheat and dairy? Don’t worry, Stephanie will offer suggestions and a recipe to help you out too. Wellness Wednesdays is a free monthly class in the

Basics Community Room with Stephanie Aegerter, health coach and Janesville Farmers Market Manager. Please pre-register. 6-7pm Wednesday, June 17

Shopping the Co-op on a Budget

In The Basics Community Room

Mondays 2:30-4pm, Free. Peer mentoring of Yang Family Short Form as practiced by Ben Lo. Contact Garth/Amber/Lisa/Mary at LotusTaiChiJvl@gmail.com.

Pilates

8-8:45am, 9-9:45am, $10/session. Contact Elizabeth at (608)354-8940 or elizabeth@touchofpilates.com for complete schedule and details.

From Seed to Table: Fresh Pizza Party!

Pizza can be healthy if it’s made with the right ingredients! Kids will create their own delicious pizza from scratch and top it with local in-season veggies. Students will also make a surprise dessert togetherwith a vegetable! From Seed to Table is a free spring 2015 series in the Basics Community Room for families with kids ages 5-12, co-sponsored by Rock County Farm to School. Pre-registration required, limit 30 students. 6:30-8pm Friday, June 26

HOLIDAY HOURS: CLOSED Sunday, April 5 (Easter) OPEN 6AM-6PM Monday, May 25(Memorial Day)

To register for a class, unless otherwise noted please call (608) 754-3925 or sign up at Customer Service.

Group Fitness & Wellness

T’ai Chi

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Thursdays Pilates

9-9:45am, 10-10:45am, $10/session. Contact Elizabeth at (608)354-8940 or elizabeth@touchofpilates.com for complete schedule and details.

SAVE ALL WEEK Only At Basics!

SAVE 10% SUNDAYS

Fridays Integrated Yoga

8-9am, $5/session. Yoga integrated with mat-based Pilates, core strengthening and muscle toning. Contact Ruth at (608)295-5177 or yogawisconsin@gmail.com for complete schedule and details.

Basics Brand Vitamins Basics Owners Save 20%

MONDAYS Fresh Produce Basics Owners Save 20%

TUESDAYS Senior Day (65 & Wiser, excludes Super Tuesday) Basics Owners Save 10+5%

WEDNESDAYS Janesville Athletic Club Member Day *All fitness classes are independently sponsored events in the Basics Community Room; please contact instructors for details. To rent the Basics Community Room for your class, meeting or special event contact Lynnette Wirth at (608)754-3925 or gm@basicshealth.com.

Basics Co-op Owners SAVE an additional 5% or MORE! *Applies to regular-priced items, excludes Lucy’s Loon Lake Coffee & Deli, Shizen Sushi, Consignment, Party Platters, Alcohol.

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