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Classes
Healthy Connections Classes
The Co-op offers cooking and health and well-being classes
September through June. Each season includes several free
classes, so there's something for every budget. Cooking classes
emphasize whole and organic ingredients, and when possible,
fresh local produce.
All classes (unless noted) are held in the Co-op Connection Building on the south side of the parking lot on Forest Street. Please park off site if possible.
To Register for Classes
Registration requires payment in full. Stop by the co-op
service desk in person, or call (360) 734-8158 (credit card
payment only). For any other information, contact Kevin at
734-8158 or email kevinm@communityfood.coop.
Pre-payment is required to secure your space. Some classes
have limited enrollment, while others may be cancelled due
to low enrollment, so it is recommended that you register
as soon as possible.
To Receive Healthy Connections
E-Mail Updates
If you would like to receive weekly e-mail updates on Healthy
Connections Classes, please send an e-mail to kevinm@communityfood.coop
Type in the subject "HC updates", and in the text
of the message, just type in your name and "cooking",
"wellness" or "both", depending on which
category of class you'd like information on. The update will
include descriptions of upcoming classes in the current week
and the week after, changes in the schedule, alerts about
classes that are filling up or in danger of being cancelled,
as well as some news about classes on the horizon. The first
e-mails will be sent out in September, and they will continue
until June.
Cooking
Classic Winter Soups
with Karina Davidson
Tuesday, January 10, 6:30-9 pm
$20 members, $24 non-members
You can't get through the winter without soup! Karina will
provide expert general tips for making soup, as well as demonstrating
the creation of these four great soups: Minestrone Milanese,
Butternut Bisque, Turkey Pinto Bean Chili, and Hearty Chicken
Noodle.
Cooking for Chinese New Year
with Pacific Café's Robert Fong
Thursday, January 19, 6:30-9 pm
$29 members, $33 non-members
For wine option, add $7
Ring in the Year of the Red Dog in style! Chinese New Year
is January 29, but we'll be celebrating early. On tonight's
menu: Szechwan Peppercorn Duck, Mandarin Hot Sour Soup, and
Fish with Garlic Black Bean. For a little extra festivity,
the wine option is $7 for six ounces.
Risotto
with Sheena Grannis
Monday, January 23, 6:30-9 pm
$20 members, $24 non-members
Risotto, the classic rice dish of Northern Italy, is a rare
combination of grandeur and down-to-earth goodness. A hot,
creamy bowl of risotto is a true comfort food and is a great
way to get through a cold winter night. The specialty of risotto
is that it is the vehicle for all sorts of exceptional ingredients--limited
only by your imagination. Sheena will make a vegetable risotto,
(Risotto Alla Paesana), and a mushroom risotto, (Risotto Ai
Funghi). A salad with oranges, (Insalata Con Le Arance), and
bruschetta (grilled garlic bread) will also be prepared to
complement the Risotto.
Winter Greens
with Jean McFadden Layton, ND
Thursday, February 2, 6:30-9 pm
$16 members, $19 non-members
The bounty of the winter garden is reflected in the year-round
abundance of leafy greens in the Co-op. Eager to partake of
this abundance but not sure how to cook greens? Dr. Jean McFadden
Layton, naturopathic physician and former professional chef,
has some ideas. Maple Mustard Green Sauté, Vegan Red
Chard Rollups, Cauliflower and Mustard Greens with Peanut,
and Pasta with Kale Sauce are all warming recipes for this
cold season that enhance the verdant energy of these green
powerhouses.
Cook Your Chicken
with Pacific Café's Robert Fong
Tuesday, February 7, 6:30-9 pm
$29 members, $33 non-members
For wine option, add $7
Roast Chicken Stuffed with Wild Rice And Cranberries, Boneless
Steamed Mushroom Chicken and Chicken Noodle Soup. For those
so inclined, we'll have wine to complement the poultry at
six ounces for $7.
Dynamic Energy Meets Dynamic Diet
with Scott Paglia, LAc
Thursday, February 9, 6:30-9 pm
$20 members, $24 non-members
Winter is here, bringing with it the usual players--rain,
wind, more rain, and hopefully some snow. Rather than wait
around for the opportunistic virus to tear into you, why not
boost your immunity by creating meals that work in harmony
with nature. Tonight we focus on dishes featuring the often
misunderstood chili pepper. Chili provides great depth of
flavor as well as provides a very useful warming quality to
our foods. Meals will take us south of the border with stuffed
ancho chilis, and even further south with a fantastically
easy-to-make chicken dish from Ethiopia.
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A Chocolate Tasting
with Pacific Café's Robert Fong
Wednesday, February 15, 6:30-9 pm
$29 members, $33 non-members
For wine option, add $7
A post-Valentine's Day treat! Taste an array of fine chocolates
from premier Santa Cruz chocolatier Richard Donnelly, and
the Pacific Café. A special feature of the class will
be the making and tasting of a fine dark French chocolate
ganache. A six ounce portion of wine to go with the chocolate
is available for $7.
Curries and Coconuts
with Mary Ellen Carter
Thursday, February 16, 6:30-8:30 pm
$20 members, $24 non-members
For wine option, add $6
Enjoy the aromatic blends that make up the quintessential
tastes of Thai food. Learn to blend your own red and yellow
curry pastes using fresh spices such as lemongrass, galangal,
coriander, and chilies. Add coconut milk and create marinades
and soups suited to your unique taste. We will make a red
curry marinade for a chicken satay, and a vegetarian yellow
curry with pineapple served with jasmine rice. A six-ounce
sample of wine selected to complement the food is available
for $6.
African Cooking
with Assefa Kebede of Nyala African Cuisine
Monday, February 20, 6:30-9 pm
$20 members, $24 non-members
The chef and owner of Vancouver's award-winning Nyala African
Cuisine demonstrates the preparation of Couscous Marrakech,
a spicy one pot meal from Morocco made with lamb, vegetables,
couscous (semolina wheat), and raisins. He will also make
Yeshimbra Asa (Ethiopian-style garbanzo flour cakes). Be sure
to bring an appetite!
Hold on to Your Heart--Cooking
for Heart Health
with Tom Malterre and Ali Segersten of Whole Life Nutrition
Tuesday, February 21, 6:30-9 pm
$20 members, $24 non-members
Scientific studies have proven over and over again that diet
and lifestyle changes can reverse cardiovascular damage, and
that eating certain foods can help you hold on to your heart.
Certified Nutritionist Tom Malterre will discuss the history
of diet and cardiovascular disease ending with the latest
recommendations. Personal Chef Ali Segersten will demonstrate
the preparation of some fabulous heart protective foods. Menu:
Vegetarian Chipotle Chili, Arugula Salad with Lime Vinaigrette,
Sticky Brown Rice, and Heart Healthy Chocolate Brownies.
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Cooking with Chinese Herbs
with Pacific Café's Robert Fong
Tuesday, March 7, 6:30-9 pm
$27 members, $31 non-members
Time honored Chinese soups offer robust health and longevity.
Learn about lotus root, gingko nuts, lily buds, fai san, and
matrimony vine berries. Make crystal clear super-healthy yet
tasty brews such as Double-Steamed Beef Broth with Ginseng,
and Chicken Soup with Wood Ear Fungi.
Flavors of Southeast Asia
with Pacific Café's
Robert Fong
Wednesday, March 15, 6:30-9 pm
$29 members, $33 non-members
For wine option, add $7
The diverse cultures of Southeast Asia include some of the
most exquisite cuisines in the world. In this class, Robert
features Thai Tamarind Satay, Laotian Summer Rolls, and Penang
Chicken Coconut Curry. A six-ounce portion of wine to complement
the food is $7.
The Medicinal Power of Food
with Tom Malterre and Ali Segersten of Whole Life Nutrition
Thursday, March 16, 6:30-9 pm
$20 members, $24 non-members
Why is everyone telling us to eat foods like blueberries,
nuts, oats, cinnamon, and flax seeds? This question and many
others will be answered by the Nutritionist and Personal Chef
team of Whole Life Nutrition as they explore the science and
recipes behind the amazing medicinal properties of food. We'll
discuss how specific foods affect thyroid function, cholesterol,
blood pressure, and blood sugar. Come experience the tastiest
medicine around. Menu: Shiitake Tempeh, Steamed Broccoli with
Ginger Almond Drizzle, Blueberry Almond Oatmeal, and Berry
Nut Cream
On Tofu
with Pacific Café's Robert Fong
Wednesday, March 22, 6:30-9 pm
$24 members, $28 non-members
For wine option, add $7
Steamed, pan-fried, stir-fried. Fresh, salt-cured, dried.
Easy, tasty, innovative tofu dishes--traditional and creative.
For $7, you'll get a six-ounce portion of wine especially
selected to complement the food.
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Health
and Well-Being
Pilates for the Pelvic Floor-
with Elizabeth Hampton, PT
Monday, January 9, 7-9 pm
$16 members, $19 non-members
Pilates is known for establishing
a powerful core. Learn the anatomy of the core and apply the
knowledge to a series of essential Pilates component movements
emphasizing the pelvic floor connection to breathing and movement.
All participants should be able to get on and off the floor
easily. Please bring a pillow, hand towel and bath towel.
Elizabeth Hampton PT is a physical therapist, Rehabilitation
Certified in Pilates, a childbirth educator and published
author on the topic of pelvic floor rehabilitation. She is
the owner of Core Therapeutics Physical Therapy. (website:
www.corept.org )
Mind/Body/Spirit
with Gary Holz, D Sc, and Robbie Holz
Thursday, January 12, 7-9 pm
Free Event--Registration Requested
Incorporating healing techniques Dr. Gary Holz learned while
living with a remote Australian Outback tribe, his wife Robbie
Holz will talk about the future of healing. We will consider
the physical body as a manifestation of the directions and
thoughts of the mind. Learn how to use the power of your mind
to achieve higher levels of physical, emotional, and spiritual
wellness.
Influenza and Immune Support
with Jean McFadden Layton, ND and Edward Layton, LAc
Tuesday, January 17, 7-9 pm
$2 members, $3 non-members
Wondering how to prevent getting the flu? Would you like to
learn how to achieve and maintain an optimally functioning
immune system? Using the best of traditional Eastern and Western
medicine, Naturopathic Doctor Jean McFadden Layton and Acupuncturist
Edward Layton will show you where to start. We'll talk about
simple home remedies, hygiene, diet, and hydrotherapy, as
well as nutritional supplements, Chinese herbal formulas,
and homeopathy.
Qigong of Tai Chi
with Robert Fong
Wednesday, January 18, 6:30-9 pm
$19 members, $22 non-members
The primary emphasis of this class will be the qigong (breath)
aspect of Yang-style tai chi. Practice four important tai
chi movements, Flying Eagle Qigong, and self-massage. Robert
Fong has practiced tai chi and related arts for over 35 years.
He teaches tai chi in Bellingham, Hawaii, and on Orcas Island.
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Toxic World, Toxic Gut
with Mystique Grobe, ND, LAc
Tuesday, January 24, 7-9 pm
$10 members, $12 non-members
Dr. Grobe discusses the increasing trend of digestive disorders
and their relationship to chronic health conditions, diet,
and the environment. She will address why eating organic is
essential, and when a cleanse is good for you, as well as
conditions like fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, gluten intolerance,
parasites, candida, and heavy metal poisoning.
Beat a Cold with Herbs
with Erin Groh
Thursday, January 26, 7-9 pm
$10 members, $12 non-members
Learn a step-by-step herbal approach to addressing the causes,
symptoms, and discomforts of the common cold. We'll talk about
herbs that support the immune system, herbs for the respiratory
system, and easy ways to prepare herbs as teas and vapor balms.
We'll also discuss the value of chicken soup, rest, and allowing
oneself to be sick!
Rolfing Clinic for Children
with local Rolfing practitioners
Saturday, January 28, 12-4 pm
Drop-In Clinic--No Registration Necessary
A no-charge treatment clinic for children 14 or younger. Rolfing
is a method of structural assessment and restructuring that
uses the inherent mobility of the fascial system of the body
to enhance balance and movement. This hands-on manipulation
has great potential for working with children, before patterns
of injury and misuse are deeply embedded.
Reflexology for Family and Friends
with Lona Way, LMP, MEd
Tuesday, January 31, 7-9 pm
$5 members, $6 non-members
Reflexology is a natural healing art based on the principle
that there are reflexes in the feet and hands that correspond
to every part of the body. In this relaxed introduction, you'll
work with a partner, receiving precise instructions as you
go, as well as a reflexology chart. We'll have lotion and
tubs of water for washing feet. Bring your own partner for
an especially comfortable experience.
Gluten-Free Meal Planning
with Judy Willis, RD, CD
Wednesday, February 1, 7-9 pm
Free Event--Registration Requested
If you or someone in your family is among the nearly one percent
of the population suffering from Celiac Disease (also known
as Gluten Intolerance), this class is for you. Come explore
gluten-free menu planning--we'll talk about how to meet your
nutritional needs on a gluten-free diet, how to read labels
relative to gluten-free eating, and how to incorporate alternative
grains into your meal plan. Co-op nutritionist Judy Willis
has designed this class to help you create gluten-free meals
to meet the needs of your family in a nutritional, tasty,
and fun way.
Health and Healing Through Homeopathy
with Monique Arsenault, RC
Monday, February 6, 6:30-9 pm
Free Event--Registration Requested
Homeopathy is a system of medicine investigating the relationship
between the mind and the body. How the two are related is
different in each person, and this is the fascination behind
homeopathy. In this class, we will discuss the meaning of
such concepts as health, well-being, and disease, while comparing
and contrasting homeopathy with other prevailing medical models
including the traditional Western approach, the Chinese medical
model, naturopathy, and even yoga. We will talk about the
history of homeopathy, how remedies are made, and why they
are free of side effects.
The Absolute Kick Butt Cancer Book
with Sharon Crozier
Thursday, February 23, 7-9 pm
Free Event--Registration Requested
Not content just to address the medical aspects of her cancer,
four-time survivor Sharon Crozier sought out others who had
survived the often-devastating disease. The Absolute Kick
Butt Cancer Book is the product of that process. In it, Sharon
writes of the tools many of those people used to stake a claim
on their own lives. "When survivors look closely at why
they survived and others didn't, amazing things are discovered.
So amazing, they have to be shared."
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Nutrition and Women's Health
with Judy Willis, RD, CD
Monday, March 6, 7-9 pm
Free Event--Registration Requested
From isoflavins and soy protein to menopause and breast cancer
to calcium and osteoporosis. Many products and issues are
being aimed at women in particular, often leaving us wondering
if we are making the right food choices. Don't be misled by
the abundance of information on eating healthy in today's
fast paced race. Come explore some issues specific to women's
nutrition with Co-op nutritionist Judy Willis.
Flower Essences for a Vital Life!
with Diana Pepper
Thursday, March 9, 7-9 pm
$10, members, $12 non-members
Headaches? Fatigue? Tension? Stress? Frequent illness? Come
to a dynamic discussion on how to use flower essences to correct
energy imbalances that feed physical, psychological, and emotional
imbalances in your body. We will also explore methods of intuitively
choosing the right essences for each situation.
Rolfing Clinic for Children
with local Rolfing practitioners
Saturday, March 11, 12-4 pm
Drop-In Clinic--No Registration Necessary
A no-charge treatment clinic for children 14 or younger. Rolfing
is a method of structural assessment and restructuring that
uses the inherent mobility of the fascial system of the body
to enhance balance and movement. This hands-on manipulation
has great potential for working with children, before patterns
of injury and misuse are deeply embedded.
Natural Approaches to Thyroid Health
with Ryan Drum, PhD
Thursday, March 23, 6:30-9 pm
$20 members, $24 non-members
Nearly 12 million Americans have diagnosed thyroid disorders,
and an estimated 15Ð20 million more have undiagnosed thyroid
problems at any given timeÑand the numbers are going up. This
class will present practical ways to promote individual thyroid
health before and during thyroid illness, emphasizing the
use of food, herbs, seaweeds, and lifestyle changes. Simple
home tests for thyroid problems will be described. We'll discuss
simple hypothyroidism, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, hyperthyroidism,
Graves' disease, and thyroid nodules (including case histories),
and will consider participants' concerns and cases as time
permits. Ryan Drum has lectured on thyroid health at herbal
and naturopathic schools and conferences for 10 years.
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More
Great Stuff
Mammals in Bird Communities
with David Drummond
Monday, February 13, 7-9 pm
$10 members, $12 non-members
Northwest birds and mammals have co-evolved in their shared
communities over time. This elegantly balanced energy matrix
of floral and faunal life forms is an intriguing study. We
will examine niche overlap, interactions, and the interplay
of humanity within our related habitats. Learn haunts, habits,
and handprints of our local mammals in this image-illustrated
program. Bring your critter stories to share.
Know Your Authentic Self
with Andrew Compain
Tuesday, March 14, 7-9 pm
Free Event--Registration Requested
What does it mean to live authentically? Certified Professional
Co-Active Life Coach Andrew Compain will lead participants
through an exercise called the Wheel of Lifeª, in which they
develop a detailed "snapshot" of where their lives
are today, specifically addressing where in their lives they
are living authentically and where they are not. Then, through
a directed visualization, each participant will have the opportunity
to meet and interact with his or her "Future Self"--a
fully authentic self, in tune with one's dreams and sense
of purpose.
Socially Responsible Investing 101
with Nicole Imthurn-Thorp
Monday, March 20, 7-9 pm
Free Event--Registration Requested
If you are new to investing or are just beginning to think
that investing for your future might be a good idea, this
class is for you. In addition to looking at the world of socially
responsible investing (SRI), terms such as stocks, bonds,
and mutual funds will be clearly and simply explained. You
will leave the class with the knowledge to begin evaluating
SRI possibilities that align with your personal values.
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