SPRING INTO FLAVOR, HEALTH AND WELLNESS!
Sacramento, CA – There’s no better time to treat yourself to a world of flavor and learn how to better your body this spring with the Sacramento Natural Foods Co-op (SNFC). Presenting a bounty of seasonal cooking, health and lifestyle classes for kids, adults and seniors to choose from during the second quarter of the year, SNFC offers classes through their Community Learning Center & Cooking School, located at 1914 Alhambra Blvd., next to the Sacramento Natural Foods Co-op. (At 1900 Alhambra at the corner of Alhambra and S Streets)
Additionally, the SNFC will offer a variety of FREE In Store events this spring designed to introduce new flavors, sample products and services into a healthy consumer lifestyle.
For more than 30 years, SNFC has grown to become the second largest natural food cooperative in the U.S. and a trusted regional resource for natural and organic foods, products and information. The Co-op’s vision is to provide the benefits of natural foods and products, economic cooperation and sustainable practices to as many people as possible in the communities it serves. Committed to supporting organic local family farms and small producers of high quality, all of the Co-op’s fresh produce is organically grown and purchased directly from local farms. The Co-op also provides financial assistance to area organic farmers to help them obtain certified organic grower status through their Adopt-A-Farm Program.
SACRAMENTO NATURAL FOODS CO-OP:
ENJOY! SPRING 2009 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS/CLASSES
Community Learning Center & Cooking School
1914 Alhambra Blvd., Sacramento (Next To Co-op)
Information/Reservations: (916) 455-2667 or www.sacfoodcoop.com
FREE COURSES
Hormones and Healthy Weight Management
Wednesday, June 3, 6:30-8 pm
FREE
Have you noticed a gradual weight gain over a period of years? Do you eat well and exercise but cannot get weight off? Join us for a discussion about the hormonal influences on healthy weight management to include: adrenal, thyroid and pancreatic influences on weight gain and the dietary and nutritional support for these organs and for hormonal balance.
Instructor: Dr Suzette Lanzarotta
Get a Better Night’s Sleep
Wednesday, June 10, 6:30-8 pm
FREE
When was the last time you really slept well? Not getting enough sleep negatively effects your health, concentration and mood. Environmental and societal changes have disrupted our normal cycles and changed our sleep patterns. This class gives you the information you need to get back to sleeping the way you should. You’ll learn the latest research and technology in the study of sleep, what proven techniques will work as well as food and supplements your body needs for adequate rest. This class will change the quality and quantity of your sleep forever!
Instructor: Dr Damon West
Introduction to 5-Rhythms Dance
Saturday, June 13, 2-3 pm
FREE
Dance your heart out in this free-form no-steps-to-learn moving meditation. Enjoy being guided into the basics of a practice that will connect you with your body and with a great community that meets locally on a regular basis. Feel the joy of letting your body and spirit respond to music for a great workout, an opportunity to connect within and with others and fall gently into the stillpoint. Come play, come connect, come dance.
Instructor: Stacey Bella Dreizler
Chair Yoga
Wednesday, June 17, 1-2 pm
FREE
In this class, we will do exercises that are based on time-tested yoga principles modified for anyone to practice. You will be able to stretch your major muscles, loosen joints, improve your balance and learn breathing techniques that will reduce discomfort and pain. Most of the exercises will be done either sitting in or otherwise using a chair.
Instructor: Tara Stiles
Tastes from the Grill
Saturday, June 20, 1-4 pm
FREE
We will be grilling up specialty meats and fresh produce, highlighting the picks of the season. Sustainably raised meats and poultry will be featured – taste the difference!
Green Home Workshop
Saturday, June 20, 2:30-5:30 pm
$10 Donation benefits the Shriners Childrens Hospital
This workshop, taught by a LEED accredited professional, is a whole-home approach to increasing energy efficiency and utilizing alternative energy. We will discuss how to evaluate your home's energy usage and apply strategies like insulation, weatherization, lighting, and solar energy. We will also go over federal, state and utility incentives that you can take advantage of to start living greener.
Instructor: Josh McDonald and Robert Smits of Citizen Green
Preventing Osteoporosis Through Diet
Wednesday, June 24, 6:30-8 pm
FREE
Have you ever wondered why Americans consume more calcium than any other people group in the world, yet have the highest rates of osteoporosis? Osteoporosis does not result from a lack of dietary calcium, but rather is caused by calcium loss from other factors. Come learn just how much power you have to prevent bone loss through changing your diet.
Instructor: Bronwyn Schweigerdt, M.S.