October Classes
Wednesday, October 5, 7-8:30pm
Health Savings Accounts - What Are They, Can They Help?
taught by Keith Johnson
Many of us are faced with the difficult decision of how best to provide for
our health care. In this seminar you will learn how health insurance works,
and what types of health plans qualify for Health Savings Accounts. Learn
about the retirement benefits of these plans and how they qualify for
long-term savings. Leave with info and worksheets to determine if these
plans are right for you. Co-sponsored by Free State Credit Union. $12 per
person, $10 for co-op members and seniors.
Thursday, October 6, 7-8:30pm
Freeing The Back, Neck & Shoulders
taught by Joy de Maranville
Come and learn how to increase your flexibility, coordination and ease
of movement. Joy will lead you through three gentle movement sequences
designed to help you develop a greater awareness of moving more comfortably
through daily life. Learn to move with minimum effort for maximum effect
thereby decreasing pain, tension, stress and fatigue. Based on the
"Feldenkrais Method" and "Awareness Through Movement," these lessons help
you to improve posture and restore a more full range of motion throughout
your back, neck and shoulders. $12 per person, $10 for co-op members &
seniors.
Wednesday, October 12, 7-9pm
Italian Cuisine With Chef Paige
taught by Paige Vandegrift
No plane ticket required - to be transported to Italy with the delicious
tastes of Paige's cooking. We'll start the evening with Bagna Cauda - a hot
garlic and anchovy dip for steamed and/or raw vegetables, traditionally
served as an antipasto at holiday and celebration feasts. We'll also enjoy
Mushroom Risotto as well as Fresh Pasta with two different sauces - a
classic Ragu Bolognese and a more contemporary Lemon, Pine Nut & Parsley
Sauce. And the finale - Sicilian Almond and Chocolate Torte. Mama mia! Don't
wait to sign up for this class or you won't get in! $18 per person, $15 for
co-op members & seniors.
Thursday, October 13, 7-9pm
Stay Creative!
taught by Marybeth Bethel
Anyone can be creative, and it's essential to a rich life to continually
cultivate creativity. Besides, it keeps life interesting and playful! From
studying creativity and creative people for the past fifteen years, Marybeth
has come up with some surefire tools to help you understand, initiate, and
stay with your creative process. It's not about being famous or making
money, it's about expressing your unique, soulful self, in a way that only
you can, for your own growth and happiness. Artists and non-artists alike
will benefitfrom this class, with its discussion, written exercises and
stimulating guided imagery. $12 per person, $10 for co-op members and
seniors.
Tuesday, October 18, 7-9pm
Eating Well on a Busy Day
taught by Hilary Kass, Nutrition Educator
You can eat well on a busy day - it just takes stocking your kitchen with
some mix and match foods, a few new ideas and some planning. We'll prepare
and sample a Breakfast Parfait, Lunchtime Vegetable Wrap and Simple Supper
Quesadillas. Come hungry! $15 per person, $13 for co-op members and seniors.
Wednesday, October 19, 7-9pm
What's Left To Eat If You Leave Out The Meat
taught by Nancy O'Connor, Merc Director of Nutrition Education
In this fun and informative class we'll discuss various non-meat protein
sources and how they fit into a healthy, well balanced diet. We'll talk
about how to build a delicious meal centered around healthy plant proteins.
Best of all we'll demonstrate and sample a range of meatless options
including Marinated Tofu and Basmati Rice Salad, Chop Suey with Seitan,
Savory Butternut and Black Bean Burritos, and delicious Tempeh Reubens. $15
per person, $13 for co-op members & seniors.
Thursday, October 20, 7-9pm
Bengali Fall Festival
taught by Debjani Bhaduri
Let's celebrate the evening with an array of dishes typical to the Bengali
Fall Festival - five days of enchanting joy and merriment. Come on, indulge,
and savor: cholar-dal (exquisite split-lentil soup), kobiraji cutlet (dreamy
chicken burger moistened with fragrant herbs and spices), chaanar (cottage
cheese) fried rice, dimmer-dalna (a traditional egg preparation), and
pati-shapta (luscious coconut crepe) as dessert. $15
per person, $13 for co-op members and seniors.
Tuesday, October 25, 7-9pm
Spanish Tapas - Delicious Little Bites
taught by Paige Vandegrift
We're headed off to Spain with Chef Paige to enjoy an evening of wonderful
little dishes. When you put together a collection of these small appetizers
you have a delicious meal, best shared with a group of friends and Spanish
wine. Paige will prepare and you'll sample Garlicky Shrimp, Meatballs in
Saffron Sauce, Tortilla Espanola (Potato Omelet), Romesco Sauce (Catalan
Pepper Sauce) and Escalivada (Eggplant Salad with Onions and Peppers). We
expect a crowd! $18 per person, $15 for co-op members & seniors.
Thursday, October 27, 7-9pm
Nutrition Basics
taught by Hilary Kass
Join Hilary Kass, nutrition educator, for an evening of practical nutrition
education. We'll begin with a store tour, exploring healthy products and
buying in the bulk department. You'll learn how to make good use of your
food dollars by learning to shop for value. Each class participant gets to
choose a food item that we will open and sample in class. We'll read food
labels and learn the components of a healthy diet. You'll return home with
several resources for good nutrition information including books and on-line
interactive web sites. This is a good class for someone beginning their
journey into healthy eating. A light snack will be served. $15 per person,
$13 for co-op members & seniors.
Saturday, October 29, 2-4pm
Indian Flat Breads
taught by Ravi Phull
Join us for this hands-on class and learn to make delicious Indian flat
breads. We'll make simple Naan, Stuffed Parathas (flat bread filled with
vegetables), Rotlis (unleavened bread made with oil), Spinach Purees (fried
puffy bread) and Onion Roti (flat bread with onion in the dough). $15 per
person, $13 for co-op members & seniors.
