Gleanings Holiday Issue - 2012
News & Notes from your Co-op
Wishing you and your loved ones
a very warm and wonderful holiday season
and a Happy New Year!
 

As we reach the end of 2012, we thank all of you, our Co-op owner/members and friends, for the wonderful increase in the size of our Co-op family this year. 680 and counting! We look forward to sharing 2013 with all of you.  

We are preparing many new activities at the Co-op in this coming year, including our new Bulk Buying Program, continued expansion of the High5 Discount Program, new classes, films and educational programs, new web site, special member and grower events, new in-store items and services, and many more member-initiated activities.

Your Co-op couldn't have made it this far without each and every one of you. We will grow and expand our efforts even further with the participation and help of all of you.

Now is a good time to start thinking about those sometimes hard to keep New Year's resolutions.  Here's one to add to your list: 

"I will try to shop and participate regularly in my Placerville Natural Foods Co-op and its programs."

Congratulations to all for a great 2012, and best wishes for even more success to all our Co-op friends and family in 2013.

Beginning in January, the Co-op will be ordering a pallet of selected product (January's is Organic Whole Yellow Corn #25) and through pre-paid sign-up, offer that product at 10% over the per pound pallet price.  This is a huge savings!

Each month we will order a pallet and pass along the savings to you. Finding bulk organic food staples can be complicated and expensive when trying to buy alone. We've found some excellent organic staples and as a Co-op we can use our buying power to get a great deal.
 

So how can you participate? Each interested person, Co-op member or not, will place their order at the Placerville Natural Foods Co-op or with a Bulk Buying Organizer. You can also email Lisa Stark Hughes at lisa@swish4fish.com to place your order or to find a Bulk Buying Organizer near you. 
 

Each month we will have one featured item. It must be purchased by the bag (not the pound), and you must pay for your order in advance.  The Monday before the last Friday of each month the PNFC will place your order if we have obtained enough orders to purchase a pallet. Your order must be picked up on the last Friday of each month during regular PNFC business hours. 
 

January Bulk Item - Organic Whole Yellow Corn #25     price: $20.66    Bags per pallet: 80

Would you like to be a Bulk Buying Organizer? Have more questions? Please contact Lisa Stark Hughes for more information at lisa@swish4fish.com or call her at 530-391-7544.

Tips for a Healthy Gut and
5 Home Remedies from Your Kitchen Cabinet 
Sunday, January 27th, 6pm at the Co-op

Is getting healthy one of your new year's resolutions?  Join Dr. Aguilera-Ruiz as she discusses the importance of intestinal health and gives practical tips on how to make easy healing remedies at home with items already on your shelves. Dr. Aguilera-Ruiz received her degree at the National College of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon.  She is passionate about nutrition and preparing tasty food that creates long term wellness.  Her private practice is in Placerville, CA at The Smith Flat House where she works with people to seek out and remove the root cause of disease on the path to improved health and vitality. 

RSVP at 530-350-6710 or email aaruiz.nd@gmail.com