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

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 DirectorsYour 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.

You Own It!

Vote!Wooden Nickel Program Survey

Co-op Board Elections& Wooden Nickel Survey

Run for Basics BoardSubmit your name, Owner ID number, a photo of yourself, and answers to the questions below. Email to gm@basicshealth.comor 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 9thCandidate info and the electronic ballot link will be posted atbasicshealth.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).

Also from 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.

Supporting the Growth of 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 Every 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 Annu-ally for 4 years.

Basics Cooperative1711 Lodge Dr.Janesville, WI 53545(Behind Panera Bread)

Store Hours:6am-8pm Mon-Sat8am-8pm Sun

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

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Basics Co-opBoard of Directors

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

David RoangClarice GreenJose Cabrera

Jim HutchinsonDr. Carrie Kaiser

A Very Warm Welcome to the Following New Co-op Owner Households:

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

New Owner Households

James AlversonAimee Arn

Jessica AustinKevin AustinWendy Bauer

Oliver BaumgartnerMike BeckerCasie Behm

Aimee BeirmanDianna Bell

Julie BellmanDeidre BennettJoseph BrambilSherry BuckleyJoshua CalhounJoann Carpenter

Theodore Casper JrDavid Clark

Paul ConnollyMartin ConwayLaurie CruseL Darcelin

Deborah DareDan DeVoll

Cynthia EllefsonKristen Franseen

Paul GoverLaura Grubb

Allan HaapakoskiLynne Haasch

Nancy HartKaren HayesMary Hayes

Deborah HegemanJoan Heinze

LouAnn HinichThomas Hulburt

Mary Jo HullIrma HuschkaLisa ImhoffLisa Indgjer

Catherine JacksonLisa JacobsonKeri JohnsonAmy Jordan

Maureen KearneyHeidi Kendall

Emily KerlDiane Kerman

Cynthia KermanMarilyn KingKari Krebs

Cassie LambertCindyLarsonDenise LauerTrevor Lund

Douglas LundwallAngela Lynch

Tammy MaavichDaphne Marquardt

Evelyn MartinSam MartinezPam McCullick

Theresa McGuireKatie McKillipsWarren Miller

Jacqueline MillerBridget MonahanVicky Mortimer

Carol NeenoJeanette Nelson

Christopher NewhouseAngela NewmanKara NicholsonMichelle NimmoTammy Pedrick

Christina PiccioneMadelynn Purnell

Sherrie PyrceBernita ReschSarah RobertsKarmin Roehl

Monica SchaferKaren Schultz

Mary ScottChristene ShawCarey Shryock

Kimberly SittarichJordan SnyderCarie Steinke

Crystal StewartLisa Storment

Stanley StrickerDon Studt

Geri SummerbellMary TadderJayneThomasKathryn Thorn

Debra ThorntonPatricia TobinStacy Todd

Peter TomickiJane Tucker

Barbara TunksDeb TuttleAlli Uphill

Linda UrbanSandra VanLaningham

Brianna VejvodaChristopher VossSteve WashburnShawn WebsterKaren Wenger

Frederick WhiteDeborah Whitmore

Nels WibergJames Will

Cindy WilsteDave Winter

Carol Woodstock

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

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

Your annual opportunity to mingle with fellow Owners, the Co-op Board and staff in a relaxed and informal setting. Bring the family and a dish to pass, all Co-op Owners are invited!

We will have a short meeting to announce Board Election results, share Co-op updates and briefly discuss the 2014 Annual Report. The rest of the

afternoon will be casual, with fun and games for the whole family. Riverside Park’s South Pavilion is also located just feet from the Devil’s Staircase portion of the Ice Age Trail.

Basics will provide burgers, veggie burgers, brats and beverages for the potluck. The meeting portion will begin at 12:30, with lunch to follow.

Co-op OwnerMeeting & Potluck

June 6th • 12-4pm

Annual

Directions from Basicsto Riverside Park:

Turn left onto Lodge Dr. toward Milton Ave/Hwy 26Turn 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.

Follow Parkside Drive through the park past the boat launches and around the sand volleyball courts. The South Pavilion is the large pavilion on your right.

Riverside Park,South Pavillion - Janesville

Local Vendor Spotlight

Like many entrepreneurs, Meg Eldridge of generationMe got her start by finding creative solutions to a challenge of her own. An eco-conscious and budget-savvy mother of four, Meg was concerned about the amount of consumables purchased and waste generated by her six-member household. To cut down on expenses and waste their first switch was to cloth diapers instead of disposables. She 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 makingher own natural cleaners. The result, according to Meg, was “pretty much everything that is physically possibleto 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 abackground 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 offers:

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

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Cloth baby wipesCloth diapers, diaper insertsCloth sanitary padsWashclothsReusable mop padsReusable scented dryer sheets

Paperless towels Cloth napkins Reusable sandwich bagsReusable produce bags

Did You Know?Trusting Supplement Labels

A study conducted by the New York Attorney General was published in February stating that dietary supplements sold by Walmart, Walgreens, Target and GNC either could not be verified to contain the substances on the label, or contained ingredients not listed on the label.Unfortunately, these discoveries have the effect of eroding the reputation of the industry as a whole. They perpetuate the myth that dietary supplements are not regulated and cannot be trusted- but this is far from the truth. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires a set of current good manufacturing practices (cGMP) for

dietary supplements that ensure they are produced in a quality manner, do not contain contaminants or impurities, and are accurately labeled. Under the final rule, manufacturers are required to evaluate the identity, purity, strength, and com-position of their dietary supplements.

If dietary supplements contain contami-nants or do not contain the dietary ingredient they are represented to contain, FDA would consider those products to be adulterated or misbranded. Penalties fall under the same laws as adulterating or misbranding foods, and depending on the circumstancescan include anything from mandatory recalls to monetary fines or jail time.

Reputable supplement manufacturers not only meet the cGMP standards of the FDA, they have additional methods in place to ensure the identity, potency, purity and composition of their products. They state those processes on the label, if space, or in product literature, and make the test re-sults readily available.

For examples of how several of the brands sold at Basics go above and beyond to verify the purity and po-tency of their products, visit the Basics website and click on About, Our Vitamins & Supplements (Wellness).

Reference: FDA cGMP Fact Sheets http://www.fda.gov/Food/GuidanceRegulation/CGMP/ucm079496.htm

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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.

Just call 608-347-4346 oremail information@weststarfarm.com

We receive many requests by Co-op Owners to extend their ownership discounts to family or friends in town for the holidays, or friends who have joined them for a trip to see what it’s all about. While we cannot allow regular use of ownership rights to individuals who are not Co-op Owners and have not invested in the Co-op, we do appreciate referrals! To encourage friends and family to come in and see what it’s like to be an Owner, we have created Family & Friend Co-op passes.

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.

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

HEALTH & BEAUTY:Seventh Generation Hand Wash

The Honest Co. Personal Care

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

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New & Returning PRODUCTS

Specials

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

April - June 2015

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Family & FriendCo-op Passes

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

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

Flat Iron Steak $11.29 6/17- 6/30 Reg. $9.19

1lb Ground Beef $6.49 4/29- 5/19 Reg. $7.49

The Produce Department willoffer a growing selection of

heirloom and organic seeds and transplants beginning in April!

Farm to School in Rock CountyThe 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 CountyUW-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 currently133 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. provid-ed the entire School District of Janesville with broccoli.

School gardens and gardening programs have increased greatlyin recent years. Beloit schools are currently working to plant

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.

Farm to School “From Seed to Table”

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 partici-pate 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 System6:30-7:30pm Friday, April 24Much 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 26Pizza 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 together- with 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

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Submitted by: Barbara Mara, Co-op Owner #163

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2 Tbsp water¼ c. pre-cooked bacon (if desired)

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

April

Super Tuesday Sale15% 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 FatsWe’ve come a long way from “fat is bad”- we now know that healthy fats are essential for energy, hor-mone 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

Wellness Wednesdays: Puréed Vegetable SoupsLearn 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 Aegert-er, health coach and Janesville Farmers Market manager. 6-7pm Wednesday, April 15

Co-op Board Applications Due8pm Friday, April 17

Earth Day Sale20% OFF all regular-priced Bulk foods, selected local brands.6am-8pm Wednesday, April 22

Shopping the Co-op on a BudgetAre 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

From Seed to Table: Discover Our Food SystemMuch 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 24February Barlean’s Line Drive Sale15% OFF All Barlean’s Nutritional Supplements.Wednesday, April 29 – Tuesday, June 2

May

Co-op Board Election, Wooden Nickel Survey8am Sunday, May 3 to 8pm Saturday, May 9

Super Tuesday Sale15% 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, May 5

Power SnacksTired 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-me-ga 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 SaleBasics Co-op Owners save 5+15% on Regu-lar-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 Stepha-nie 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 BudgetAre 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, May 26

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 Sale15% 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, June 2

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

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SUNDAYSBasics Brand Vitamins

Basics Owners Save 20%

MONDAYSFresh Produce

Basics Owners Save 20%

TUESDAYSSenior Day

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

WEDNESDAYSJanesville Athletic Club Member Day

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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Only At Basics!

Guilt-Free Chocolate DessertsLearn 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 BudgetAre 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 the front Lounge.6-7pm Tuesday, June 30

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 together- with 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

Group Fitness & WellnessIn The Basics Community Room

Mondays

T’ai Chi2:30-4pm, Free. Peer mentoring of Yang Family Short Form as practiced by Ben Lo. Contact Garth/Amber/Lisa/Mary at LotusTaiChiJvl@gmail.com.

Pilates8-8:45am, 9-9:45am, $10/session. Contact Elizabeth at (608)354-8940 or elizabeth@touchofpilates.com for completeschedule and details.

Thursdays

Pilates9-9:45am, 10-10:45am, $10/session. Contact Elizabeth at (608)354-8940 or elizabeth@touchofpilates.com for complete schedule and details.

FridaysIntegrated 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.

*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.

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

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Basics Cooperative1711 Lodge Dr.Janesville, WI 53545

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PAIDJANESVILLE, WI

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Cathy Butts2423 N. Tremaine Rd.Clinton, WI 5352

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