Weavers Way Co-op

Introduction to Grounding. Are you curious to learn more?A long-time Co-op member Elizabeth Corea will host a workshop to share introductory techniques and tools to Grounding. In this workshop, attendees will learn grounding techniques that help them heal, detox, focus, and destress. This is an in person workshop. It will be held on Saturday, March 25th from 1:00pm-2:00pm at Weavers Way Germantown Outreach Office located at 326B West Chelten Ave , Philadelphia PA 19144.Elizabeth took a 2-year certificate program with Donna Eden, author of 2 books on energy medicine and took a dozen of on-line classes with Prune Harris. Both

Local Seed swap!A local farm-based seed company, Truelove Seeds is offering culturally important and open pollinated vegetable, herb, and flower seeds. Bring your seeds to share and trade with others. The seed swap will take place on April 1st from 1:00pm-3:00pm at Weavers Way Outreach Office in Germantown located at 326B West Chelten Ave, Philadelphia PA 19144.Truelove Seeds is a farm-based seed company offering culturally important and open pollinated vegetable, herb, and flower seeds. Our seeds are grown by more than 50 small-scale urban and rural farmers committed to community food sovereignty, cultural preservation, and sustainable agriculture. This collaboration is

Stop in our future Germantown store and learn more about our project!Join Co-op members and staff at our future store site prior to groundbreaking! We will open the space so you can see what the building looks like inside, and share plans to make it a great, community-owned food store. Members of our Germantown Outreach Committee and staff will be on site to share info about the project and answer questions. This is an informal event, so feel free to just stop by. The space is raw and there are no restroom facilities. We will have some drinks and snacks

Local authors will share and discuss their newly released book in its second edition.Meet the authors, Edward Sibley Barnard, Paul Meyer and Catriona Bull Briger of Philadelphia Trees: A Field Guide to the City and the Surrounding Delaware Valley. This talk will provide an introduction to this handy field guide, covering how to use it to identify trees while highlighting specific Philadelphia trees from the new edition. We will conclude with a short discussion about Philadelphia's urban forest.This is event will be hosted via Zoom on 4/11 at 6:30pm. A Zoom link will be emailed to you after you register

Earth day craft fun with Mindy!Come make some art out of recycled materials to get ready for Earth Day! Join teaching artist Mindy Flexer in her outdoor classroom to make giant flowers and butterflies for Pollinator Power!, an installation that will be in Woodmere’s Helen Millard Children’s Gallery in September. Children, teens, and adults are all invited to enjoy creating our pollinator garden together. Come be you with us!This is an in person event held at Mindy's art studio. Limited spots are available, please register early. This is a drop-in art workshop from 10:30 to 12:00. All ages are welcome.

Join us for a morning of field work which could include harvesting, weeding, planting, mulching, seeding, and more!THIS WORK SHIFT IS FOR NON-MEMBERS ONLY! IF YOU ARE A MEMBER, PLEASE REGISTER FOR YOUR SHIFT THROUGH THE MEMBER PORTAL. What to expect: You will be working with Alessandro (he/him), who goes by Ali, and Nicole(she/they), the farmers at Awbury, as well as potentially other Weavers Way farmers, co-opmembers completing working member shifts, and other volunteers. Field work generally involves kneeling, squatting, or bending over for extended periods of time and being exposed to theelements and the outdoors, i.e. sun, rain, bugs,

Join us for potato mulching as well as other field tasks such as planting, weeding, and more!THIS WORK SHIFT IS FOR NON-MEMBERS ONLY! IF YOU ARE A MEMBER, PLEASE REGISTER FOR YOUR SHIFT THROUGH THE MEMBER PORTAL. What to expect: You will be working with Alessandro (he/him), who goes by Ali, and Nicole(she/they), the farmers at Awbury, as well as potentially other Weavers Way farmers, co-opmembers completing working member shifts, and other volunteers. Field work generally involveskneeling, squatting, or bending over for extended periods of time and being exposed to theelements and the outdoors, i.e. sun, rain, bugs, mud, etc.

Join us for a morning of field work which could include harvesting, weeding, planting, mulching, seeding, and more!THIS WORK SHIFT IS FOR NON-MEMBERS ONLY! IF YOU ARE A MEMBER, PLEASE REGISTER FOR YOUR SHIFT THROUGH THE MEMBER PORTAL. What to expect: You will be working with Alessandro (he/him), who goes by Ali, and Nicole(she/they), the farmers at Awbury, as well as potentially other Weavers Way farmers, co-opmembers completing working member shifts, and other volunteers. Field work generally involves kneeling, squatting, or bending over for extended periods of time and being exposed to theelements and the outdoors, i.e. sun, rain, bugs,

Join us for a morning of field work which could include harvesting, weeding, planting, mulching, seeding, and more!THIS WORK SHIFT IS FOR NON-MEMBERS ONLY! IF YOU ARE A MEMBER, PLEASE REGISTER FOR YOUR SHIFT THROUGH THE MEMBER PORTAL. What to expect: You will be working with Alessandro (he/him), who goes by Ali, and Nicole(she/they), the farmers at Awbury, as well as potentially other Weavers Way farmers, co-opmembers completing working member shifts, and other volunteers. Field work generally involves kneeling, squatting, or bending over for extended periods of time and being exposed to theelements and the outdoors, i.e. sun, rain, bugs,

Help us weed our garlic and other summer season crops!THIS VOLUNTEER SHIFT IS FOR NON MEMBERS ONLY.Help us weed our garlic and other summer season crops! Look for Akiva or Ally when you get to the farm. If you are a Weavers Way member or a CSA shareholder please sign up for shifts in the member center to get credit for your hours. How to get here: On google maps search "Henry Got Crops." The address is 7095 Henry Ave. When you pull into the farm there is parking across from the white farm market building and next to the

Join us for a morning of field work which could include harvesting, weeding, planting, mulching, seeding, and more!THIS WORK SHIFT IS FOR NON-MEMBERS ONLY! IF YOU ARE A MEMBER, PLEASE REGISTER FOR YOUR SHIFT THROUGH THE MEMBER PORTAL. What to expect: You will be working with Alessandro (he/him), who goes by Ali, and Nicole(she/they), the farmers at Awbury, as well as potentially other Weavers Way farmers, co-opmembers completing working member shifts, and other volunteers. Field work generally involves kneeling, squatting, or bending over for extended periods of time and being exposed to theelements and the outdoors, i.e. sun, rain, bugs,

Join us for a morning of winter squash planting as well as other field tasks such as weeding, mulching, and more!THIS WORK SHIFT IS FOR NON-MEMBERS ONLY! IF YOU ARE A MEMBER, PLEASE REGISTER FOR YOUR SHIFT THROUGH THE MEMBER PORTAL. What to expect: You will be working with Alessandro (he/him), who goes by Ali, and Nicole(she/they), the farmers at Awbury, as well as potentially other Weavers Way farmers, co-opmembers completing working member shifts, and other volunteers. Field work generally involveskneeling, squatting, or bending over for extended periods of time and being exposed to theelements and the outdoors, i.e. sun,

Join us for a morning of field work which could include harvesting, weeding, planting, mulching, seeding, and more!THIS WORK SHIFT IS FOR NON-MEMBERS ONLY! IF YOU ARE A MEMBER, PLEASE REGISTER FOR YOUR SHIFT THROUGH THE MEMBER PORTAL. What to expect: You will be working with Alessandro (he/him), who goes by Ali, and Nicole(she/they), the farmers at Awbury, as well as potentially other Weavers Way farmers, co-opmembers completing working member shifts, and other volunteers. Field work generally involves kneeling, squatting, or bending over for extended periods of time and being exposed to theelements and the outdoors, i.e. sun, rain, bugs,

Join us for a morning of field work on the farm! Get your hands in the dirt & help with planting, weeding, mulching, harvesting, and/or moreYou will be working with Akiva (he/him), the Farm Manager at Henry Got Crops, as well as potentially other Weavers Way farmers, co-op members completing working member shifts, and other volunteers. Field work generally involves kneeling, squatting, or bending over for extended periods of time and being exposed to the elements and the outdoors, i.e. sun, rain, bugs, mud, etc. We encourage taking breaks, drinking lots of water, and doing only what feels right for

Join us for a morning of field work which could include harvesting, weeding, planting, mulching, seeding, and more!THIS WORK SHIFT IS FOR NON-MEMBERS ONLY! IF YOU ARE A MEMBER, PLEASE REGISTER FOR YOUR SHIFT THROUGH THE MEMBER PORTAL. What to expect: You will be working with Alessandro (he/him), who goes by Ali, and Nicole(she/they), the farmers at Awbury, as well as potentially other Weavers Way farmers, co-opmembers completing working member shifts, and other volunteers. Field work generally involves kneeling, squatting, or bending over for extended periods of time and being exposed to theelements and the outdoors, i.e. sun, rain, bugs,

A general introduction to homeopathy and share information about immunity/building knowledge of homeopathy as a wellness tool.Are you intrigued by Homeopathic medicine? Come to our informative session hosted by Pam Gilly, who will share important information about this approach of medicine and the science behind Homeopathic treatments. Come meet Pam at the upcoming Ambler Sampler on 6/25 and learn more about the workshop from her beforehand. Pam Gilly is a local holistic educator who will be presenting information and taking questions and answers.

Did you know you can create colorful dyes from pesky invasive plants in your garden?Learn about the process of how to use invasive plants from our local forests to dye fabrics! In this hands-on workshop, participants will be provided with an overview of the mordant and dye process. They can make and test natural plant-based dyes from invasive wineberries (Rubus phoenicolasius) as well as roots from oriental bittersweet (Celastrus orbiculatus) on wool and cotton samples. For anyone who brings a natural textile item with, you will be able to experiment with dying it as well. Examples include: socks, bandana, or

Join us for a morning of field work which could include harvesting, weeding, planting, mulching, seeding, and more!THIS WORK SHIFT IS FOR NON-MEMBERS ONLY! IF YOU ARE A MEMBER, PLEASE REGISTER FOR YOUR SHIFT THROUGH THE MEMBER PORTAL. What to expect: You will be working with Alessandro (he/him), who goes by Ali, and Nicole(she/they), the farmers at Awbury, as well as potentially other Weavers Way farmers, co-opmembers completing working member shifts, and other volunteers. Field work generally involves kneeling, squatting, or bending over for extended periods of time and being exposed to theelements and the outdoors, i.e. sun, rain, bugs,

Join us for a day of transplanting fall crops as well as other fields tasks such as weeding and mulchingTHIS WORK SHIFT IS FOR NON-MEMBERS ONLY! IF YOU ARE A MEMBER, PLEASE REGISTER FOR YOUR SHIFT THROUGH THE MEMBER PORTAL. What to expect: You will be working with Alessandro (he/him), who goes by Ali, and Nicole(she/they), the farmers at Awbury, as well as potentially other Weavers Way farmers, co-opmembers completing working member shifts, and other volunteers. Field work generally involveskneeling, squatting, or bending over for extended periods of time and being exposed to theelements and the outdoors, i.e. sun, rain,

Get the 411 on saving money and restoring your credit from Coop's Finance Administrator Candy Hasan.Is it difficult for you to save money? Do you find yourself living paycheck to paycheck? Are you trying to fix your credit? Don't know where to start? Then this financial literacy class is for you! In this class, attendees will learn about how to fix and maintain their credit, how to budget and save, and helpful laws to know when dealing with common financial endeavours. This class is taught by our finance administrator, Candy Hasan, who has worked in our finance department for 9

Join us for a morning of field work which could include harvesting, weeding, planting, mulching, seeding, and more!THIS WORK SHIFT IS FOR NON-MEMBERS ONLY! IF YOU ARE A MEMBER, PLEASE REGISTER FOR YOUR SHIFT THROUGH THE MEMBER PORTAL. What to expect: You will be working with Alessandro (he/him), who goes by Ali, and Nicole(she/they), the farmers at Awbury, as well as potentially other Weavers Way farmers, co-opmembers completing working member shifts, and other volunteers. Field work generally involves kneeling, squatting, or bending over for extended periods of time and being exposed to theelements and the outdoors, i.e. sun, rain, bugs,

Join us for a morning of field work on the farm! Get your hands in the dirt & help with planting, weeding, mulching, harvesting, and/or moreYou will be working with Akiva (he/him), the Farm Manager at Henry Got Crops, as well as potentially other Weavers Way farmers, co-op members completing working member shifts, and other volunteers. Field work generally involves kneeling, squatting, or bending over for extended periods of time and being exposed to the elements and the outdoors, i.e. sun, rain, bugs, mud, etc. We encourage taking breaks, drinking lots of water, and doing only what feels right for

Join us for a morning of field work which could include harvesting, weeding, planting, mulching, seeding, and more!THIS WORK SHIFT IS FOR NON-MEMBERS ONLY! IF YOU ARE A MEMBER, PLEASE REGISTER FOR YOUR SHIFT THROUGH THE MEMBER PORTAL. What to expect: You will be working with Alessandro (he/him), who goes by Ali, and Nicole(she/they), the farmers at Awbury, as well as potentially other Weavers Way farmers, co-opmembers completing working member shifts, and other volunteers. Field work generally involves kneeling, squatting, or bending over for extended periods of time and being exposed to theelements and the outdoors, i.e. sun, rain, bugs,

Barn Bash at Henry Farm!Join us for a Barn Bash on the beautiful grounds of Henry Got Crops Farm. Let's party at the farm! Enjoy Live music and tasty food prepared by our prep kitchen using fresh ingredients from the farm. Please bring desserts to share with others at the party! We will be honoring our one and only Nina Berryman at this party! Help us make this event zero waste by bringing your own plates, silverware and drink cup. We are encouraging guests to bring picnic blankets or lawn chair.Limited parking will be available on site. Guests are encouraged

Join us for a morning of field work which could include harvesting, weeding, planting, mulching, seeding, and more!THIS WORK SHIFT IS FOR NON-MEMBERS ONLY! IF YOU ARE A MEMBER, PLEASE REGISTER FOR YOUR SHIFT THROUGH THE MEMBER PORTAL. What to expect: You will be working with Alessandro (he/him), who goes by Ali, and Nicole(she/they), the farmers at Awbury, as well as potentially other Weavers Way farmers, co-opmembers completing working member shifts, and other volunteers. Field work generally involves kneeling, squatting, or bending over for extended periods of time and being exposed to theelements and the outdoors, i.e. sun, rain, bugs,

Women's Health and SelfcareYou nurture your partner, lover, children, employer, and community. You focus on everyone else first and let your own health suffers. Are you ready to take charge of your well-being and embrace a life of vitality and strength? Look no further, because the Women's Health Workshop is here to guide you on your journey to optimal health and happiness. Join us for an inspiring and informative event that focuses on YOU! This is an in person workshop lead by Dr. Larisa SharipovaLarisa Sharipova is a women’s lifestyle doctor, a board certified holistic health practitioner, the founder of

50th Anniversary celebration at the Weavers Way Chestnut Hill!Join members, staff and neighbors to celebrate the Coop's Golden anniversary. Have a drink and a delicious bite to eat with your friends from the Coop. We will also have yummy food generously donated by few businesses on the Ave.The Happy Hour is scheduled on 9/22 from 5-7pm.

Join us for a morning of field work on the farm! Get your hands in the dirt & help with planting, weeding, mulching, harvesting, and/or moreYou will be working with Akiva (he/him), the Farm Manager at Henry Got Crops, as well as potentially other Weavers Way farmers, co-op members completing working member shifts, and other volunteers. Field work generally involves kneeling, squatting, or bending over for extended periods of time and being exposed to the elements and the outdoors, i.e. sun, rain, bugs, mud, etc. We encourage taking breaks, drinking lots of water, and doing only what feels right for

Get ahead of this cold and flu season! Learn from Pam Gilly natural ways to boost your immune system!Get ahead of cold season using homeopathy! Classical homeopath, Pam Gilly will once again give consumers some “Go To” tips to head off the sniffles and teach people how to choose which homeopathic remedies to try to help the body help itself through the flu and achoos! Homeopathy, a wellness modality that assists the body’s own ability of self-healing, is a great holistic choice to try along with natural health strengthening supplements like vitamin c, d3, elderberry and zinc. Ms. Gilly’s talk

Join us for the sweet potato harvest as well as other field tasks such as planting, weeding, and mulchingTHIS WORK SHIFT IS FOR NON-MEMBERS ONLY! IF YOU ARE A MEMBER, PLEASE REGISTER FOR YOUR SHIFT THROUGH THE MEMBER PORTAL. What to expect: You will be working with Alessandro (he/him), who goes by Ali, and Nicole(she/they), the farmers at Awbury, as well as potentially other Weavers Way farmers, co-opmembers completing working member shifts, and other volunteers. Field work generally involveskneeling, squatting, or bending over for extended periods of time and being exposed to theelements and the outdoors, i.e. sun, rain, bugs,

Join us for a morning of field work which could include harvesting, weeding, planting, mulching, seeding, and more!THIS WORK SHIFT IS FOR NON-MEMBERS ONLY! IF YOU ARE A MEMBER, PLEASE REGISTER FOR YOUR SHIFT THROUGH THE MEMBER PORTAL. What to expect: You will be working with Alessandro (he/him), who goes by Ali, and Nicole(she/they), the farmers at Awbury, as well as potentially other Weavers Way farmers, co-opmembers completing working member shifts, and other volunteers. Field work generally involves kneeling, squatting, or bending over for extended periods of time and being exposed to theelements and the outdoors, i.e. sun, rain, bugs,

Join us for a morning of field work which could include harvesting, weeding, planting, mulching, seeding, and more!THIS WORK SHIFT IS FOR NON-MEMBERS ONLY! IF YOU ARE A MEMBER, PLEASE REGISTER FOR YOUR SHIFT THROUGH THE MEMBER PORTAL. What to expect: You will be working with Alessandro (he/him), who goes by Ali, and Nicole(she/they), the farmers at Awbury, as well as potentially other Weavers Way farmers, co-opmembers completing working member shifts, and other volunteers. Field work generally involves kneeling, squatting, or bending over for extended periods of time and being exposed to theelements and the outdoors, i.e. sun, rain, bugs,

Join us for a morning of field work which could include harvesting, weeding, planting, mulching, seeding, and more!THIS WORK SHIFT IS FOR NON-MEMBERS ONLY! IF YOU ARE A MEMBER, PLEASE REGISTER FOR YOUR SHIFT THROUGH THE MEMBER PORTAL. What to expect: You will be working with Alessandro (he/him), who goes by Ali, and Nicole(she/they), the farmers at Awbury, as well as potentially other Weavers Way farmers, co-opmembers completing working member shifts, and other volunteers. Field work generally involves kneeling, squatting, or bending over for extended periods of time and being exposed to theelements and the outdoors, i.e. sun, rain, bugs,

Join us for a morning of field work which could include harvesting, weeding, planting, mulching, seeding, and more!THIS WORK SHIFT IS FOR NON-MEMBERS ONLY! IF YOU ARE A MEMBER, PLEASE REGISTER FOR YOUR SHIFT THROUGH THE MEMBER PORTAL. What to expect: You will be working with Alessandro (he/him), who goes by Ali, and Nicole(she/they), the farmers at Awbury, as well as potentially other Weavers Way farmers, co-opmembers completing working member shifts, and other volunteers. Field work generally involves kneeling, squatting, or bending over for extended periods of time and being exposed to theelements and the outdoors, i.e. sun, rain, bugs,

Discover the joy of candle making in this workshop with Latoya from Natural Body Essentials, LLC.Discover the joy of candle making in this workshop! Learn to choose scents, blend the wax, and create your own unique candle. It's a creative and aromatic adventure into the world of candle crafting.This is an in person workshop that will be held at our Germantown Outreach Office, located at 326B W Chelten Ave on Wednesday, November 8th from 6:30-8:00pmIntroducing our instructor, Latoya from Natural Body Essentials, a dedicated skincare brand that focuses on providing gentle and chemical-free solutions. Their products are carefully designed to

Join us for a morning of field work which could include harvesting, weeding, planting, mulching, seeding, and more!THIS WORK SHIFT IS FOR NON-MEMBERS ONLY! IF YOU ARE A MEMBER, PLEASE REGISTER FOR YOUR SHIFT THROUGH THE MEMBER PORTAL. What to expect: You will be working with Alessandro (he/him), who goes by Ali, and Nicole(she/they), the farmers at Awbury, as well as potentially other Weavers Way farmers, co-opmembers completing working member shifts, and other volunteers. Field work generally involves kneeling, squatting, or bending over for extended periods of time and being exposed to theelements and the outdoors, i.e. sun, rain, bugs,

Bulk Shopping 101 - Tips and Tricks from a Pro!Did you know that you can buy avocado oil in bulk from The Co-op? This workshop will be run by our Mount Airy bulk department manager Juli Cardamone. Attendees will learn the ways to save money when buying in bulk, the benefits, and maybe even a tea recipe or two!This workshop will be hosted at our Germantown Outreach Office located at 326B West Chelten Ave from 6:30-7:30pm.Juli has been a staffer at the co-op for 3.5 years and bulk manager for 1.5 years. Before that she worked as the pet department

Be prepared for the upcoming winter season with natural remedies like fire cider!According to the Chestnut School of Herbal Medicine, "Fire cider helps clear out the sinuses and wakes up the immune and circulatory systems. It can be taken to ward off a cold or other respiratory infection or to lessen sinus congestion by thinning mucus and stimulating its excretion. People who experience poor circulation can take a little swig of fire cider daily throughout the winter to move their energy and blood."Join us for an in-person demonstration of Fire Cider/Tonic from Dorothy Bauer, a long time Co-op member who

Start the new year with mindful meditation with Kara Jo.January brings a time to reflect on the past and look ahead to the future. Practicing mindfulness can help us bring awareness into our minds and bodies, allowing us to enter the new year with purpose & intention. We will be practicing mindful meditation practices including movement, breathing, visualization, and relaxation. No experience necessary. Everyone welcome. This a two part series and will be hosted virtually via Zoom. You will receive a link to join the session after your registration.This series will be held on 1/3/24 and 1/10/24 from 6:30-7:30pm.Kara Lehman,

Learn how to make a natural tonic to support your immune system and take care of yourself this winter season from Dorothy BauerThe Chestnut School of Herbal Medicine states, “Fire cider helps clear out the sinuses and wakes up the immune and circulatory systems. It can be taken to ward off a cold or other respiratory infection or to lessen sinus congestion by thinning mucus and stimulating its excretion.”Join us for an in-person demonstration of Fire Cider/Tonic from Dorothy Bauer, a Co-op member who brings decades of nutrition experience. Attendees will get a bit of fire tonic to take home.

Calling ALL Animal-Loving Kids! Make dog chew toys by repurposing donated stuffed animals.Get CRAFTY and join us on Saturday, January 13, 2024 from 2-4pm for a stitching event at Weavers Way Outrecah Office in Germantown located at 326 W Chelten Ave # B, Philadelphia, PA 19144 to support the non-profit Glad Dogs Nation. Have fun with a simple sewing project to add squeakers to donated & repurposed stuffed toys lovingly donated by kids like you! Dogs living in shelters and rescues across the country will THANK YOU as they enjoy snuggling and playing with their "new" toys!Recommended for Ages 4

Learn how to practice mindful breathwork to alleviate stress from long time Coop member Sophie Simpson.Join us for an enlightening wellness lecture with Sophie Simpson, owner of Blue Banyan Yoga Studio in Mt Airy, This lecture will equip you with simple, essential tools that can be used anytime and anywhere to help combat negative stress and balance your nervous system. Discover effective stress management techniques, mindfulness practices, and expert insights to enhance your well-being. Don't miss this opportunity to prioritize your health and find inner peace – secure your seat today! This is a virtual workshop that will be offered

Learn simple and effective Ayurvedic tips and tools from Pam to help keep the post holiday blues at bay.The winter blues often hit in January when it is cold outside and you may feel stuck inside.Ayurveda is a lifestyle that gives you practical tools to care for yourself in a way that promotes your individual healthy metabolism. It is a 5000 year old medical practice that is having a resurgence in India and increasing in popularity in the US. If you have seen botanical supplements, such as Ashwagandha and Triphala, or noticed restaurant menus that advertise adaptogens, then you have

Learn how to make special chocolate treats for your loved ones this valentine's day from Dorothy Bauer.Come be one with chocolate! We will be making yummy dairy & gluten free, low to no glycemicindex, remarkably quick & easy cacao treats for your personal stash, between class pick me up,or late night study boost & focus. There will be many flavoring options, including a specialcameo on CBD dosing. No special equipment or prior experience required, you can easily make these treats in your dorm room or apartment. Ability and willingness to think outside the box will be encouraged. Join in the

TO BE FILLED INWeavers Way Co-op Members! Celebrate your ownership by attending our Spring General Membership Meeting. Catch up with Co-op staff, Board members and connect with your fellow members. Don't forget to vote for new board members. You will have a chance to vote at the GMM as voting will close at 5:15pm. Get informed on the state of our Co-op and hear exciting updates from our General Manager.Enjoy a happy hour with delicious little bites and beverages with Co-op staff and fellow owners. This event is not a zero waste celebration but guests are encouarged to bring a

Nicole Schillinger, a registered dietician and a long time coop member will share tips and tricks to pack a nutritious and tasty lunch boxAre you looking for tips and tricks to help make back to school transition easier? Nicole will share her secrets to make lunchboxes tasty and nutritious. She will share delicious products that are on the shelves of the coop and different ways to use them. This is an inperson demo that will be hosted at our Ambler store on 9/5 at 6:30pm.Nicole Schillinger RD, LDN will be leading the session. She has been a Registered Dietitian for

Relish the last few days of summer at Weavers Way Co-op! Join Weavers Way in the backyard of their Chestnut Hill location on Friday, September 6 for hot dogs, live music, beer, and plenty of kid’s activities. Bring your family to celebrate the end of summer with free Dietz & Watson hot dogs and beer from Chestnut Hill Brewery. Not only will there be fun activities for the little ones, but Weavers Way will also have plenty of specials in store to get the kids ready for Back to School!

Come and socialize with your fellow Co-op members at the Fall General Membership Meeting hosted on the beautiful grounds of Waldorf School.Socialize with your fellow Co-op members on the beautiful grounds of Waldorf School. The Co-op will host a Member Maker’s Market for all to enjoy. There will be yummy food and cider along with live music. This will be a zero waste event. To help with our zero waste efforts we encourage members to please bring a plate, cup and silverware to the event. Our Environment Committee will host a dishware rental table for your convenience at the GMM.

Help engage the community this election year by writing letters.Join longtime Weavers Way Co-op member and local artist, Mindy Flexer for "Vote Forward’s" letter writing party her art studio. Why participate in a letter writing party? Letter writing is more fun with friends, and in a year we need all community members engaged and ready to vote, this is a fun way to reach a lot of voters. Supplies will be provided but if you wanted to bring along extra paper, envelopes or stamps to share it would be greatly apprecaited. This in person event will be hosted on 10/20

Join us for a deep dive into how our bodies interact with food, exploring the concept of Koshas through yoga and nutrition.Yoga of Nutrition and Food - in a welcoming, supportive group webinar, learn how Yoga movement, breathing, and mental patterns intersect with nutrition and health. With Yoga philosophy lessons, practice exercises, and option at home self study assessments, there's something for everyone here.In the introductory session to this series Dan will offer a Yoga philosophy concept as a new way to look at the human body. Dan will lead the group in discussion around diets vs whole nutrition and

Join Seema to learn how to cook vibrant fall produce in a unique way at our in-person event!Join Seema Vaidyanathan, a co-op member and a local food blogger in the wonderful cooking demo where she will share tasty recipes to celebrate the glorious fall produce with a twist of new spices and flavors. These can be a new side dish to add to your holiday feasts.The dishes will have vegan, gluten free and vegetarian options. Vegetables we will play with include, Acorn squash, tricolor cauliflower, farm fresh corn and fresh cranberries. Tasty samples will be shared during the demo. This

Join us for a transformative workshop on how nutrition and food can help balance your nervous system!Yoga of Nutrition and Food - in a welcoming, supportive group webinar, learn how Yoga movement, breathing, and mental patterns intersect with nutrition and health. With Yoga philosophy lessons, practice exercises, and option at home self study assessments, there's something for everyone here. In his third session, "Balancing The Nervous System", Dan will share how when our mind nervous system is balanced, we make better choices. Learn to cultivate a balanced nervous system with a guided exercise and discussion around lifestyle habits.This virtual offering

Calling All Animal-Loving Kids! Make dog chew toys by repurposing donated stuffed animals.Get CRAFTY and join us on Saturday, January 18, 2025 from 2-3:30pm for an in person stitching event at Weavers Way Outreach Office in Germantown located at 326B W Chelten Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144 to support the non-profit Glad Dogs Nation. Have fun with a simple sewing project to add squeakers to donated & repurposed stuffed toys lovingly donated by kids like you! Dogs living in shelters and rescues across the country will THANK YOU as they enjoy snuggling and playing with their "new" toys!Recommended for Ages 4

Learn new ways to boost your immune system with Kara Jo - join us for a fun and informative event to kickstart your health!Learn practical, at-home herbalism from our favorite clinical herbalist, Kara Jo in this 4 part series this winter. We will discuss herbal remedies for: immunity, sleep, digestion, and joy. In this first session she will focus on Immunity. Learn how to notice when the body is starting to come down with illness and herbs to take to support you at the first signs. We will also discuss long-term immunity support. This virtual session will be hosted on

Join us for Kara Jo's fun and practical tips to brighten your day and lift your spirits during the grey winter months!Would you like to learn practical, at-home herbal tips from our favorite clinical herbalist, Kara Jo in this 4 part series this winter. We will discuss herbal remedies for: immunity, sleep, digestion, and joy. In this second session she will focus on Joy. Learn how to support your body and mind with mood lifting herbs to help you in the darkness of the winter. Kara Jo will share how to brew herbal preparations like tea and ticntures that she

Join us for an informative session with Kara Jo to learn all about gut health. She will share practical ways to boost gut health.Would you like to know how to help balance your gut biome using natural herbal remedies? Join Kara Jo in her four part herbalism series where she shares pratical ways to use herbs at home . In her third workshop she will focus on digestion and gentle ways to mend your gut issues. This virtual session will be hosted on Zoom on 2/17 at 6:30pm. You will receive a Zoom link after you register to attend the

Join us for a informative session with Kara Jo to learn practical and easy tips and tricks to get better sleep!Join our favorite clinical herbalist, Kara Jo in her 4 part series this winter to discuss everyday yet important topics that affect our heath. In her last last session she will focus on herbal remedies for sleep. She will share which herbs can help with sleep health and how to prepare easy herbal concoctions in your kitchen to aid your sleep troubles. This virtual session will be hosted on Zoom on 2/24 at 6:30pm. You will receive a Zoom link

Let's get our hands dirty and learn how to create beautiful gardens that are both healthy and native to our area!Get detailed assistance, see and learn from native garden experts, swap seeds and more through this workshop series! Paige Menton, founder of Journeywork, a nonprofit dedicated to helping people create healthy habitats, will share her experience on how to get a native garden started. She will share her expert tips in a three workshop series. $15 per workshop or $40 for all three. Payment at the door. Monies collected will be used by Weavers Way Environment Committee for future grants to community

Come join us to learn more about "Welcoming Homes" a non profit in our neighborhood matching with immigrant youths with host families.Distraught, dismayed desperate to do something? Come to the Welcoming Homes Zoom workshop to learn how to house or assist single, young adult, asylum seekers. "Welcoming Homes" matches refugee and asylum-seeking young adults, living without family or a safety net, with safe homes and caring families. Our families have room in their homes and in their hearts to provide a residential environment with opportunities for basic human needs met in a restorative atmosphere.Could yours be one of the region’s

Join us for a fun night of games and socializing at Weavers Way Ambler - it's gonna be a blast!Join Us for Game Night at the Co-op!Looking for a fun and relaxed evening? Bring your friends or meet new ones while playing board games in the café! We’ll have a selection of snacks and a few games to get things started, but feel free to bring your favorites to share.Make a night of it—grab a delicious meal from our prepared foods section and settle in for some friendly competition. All ages are welcome, and it's BYOB for the grown-ups.Come for

Join us for a fun day of crafting and celebrating our trees with Mindy Flexer at our MAKE-IN event in her beautiful art studio!Join local artist Mindy Flexer to get ready for Earth Day with aCELEBRATING OUR TREES MAKE-IN! at Mindy's studio, 5225 Greene Street. You can see directions here: https://www.mindyflexerart.com/contact, and see more about Mindy at www.mindyflexerart.com. Let's treasure the beautiful trees in our precious local forest by recreating them! You and yours are invited to make leaves and flowers for the trees that will be in Walk in the Wissahickon, an immersive, floor-to-ceiling installation of Wissahickon Valley Park

Join us for a fun night of games and socializing at Weavers Way Ambler - it's gonna be a blast!Join Us for Game Night at the Co-op!Looking for a fun and relaxed evening? Bring your friends or meet new ones while playing board games in the café! We’ll have a selection of snacks and a few games to get things started, but feel free to bring your favorites to share.Make a night of it—grab a delicious meal from our prepared foods section and settle in for some friendly competition. All ages are welcome, and it's BYOB for the grown-ups.Come for

Come learn how to harness the power of herbs and spices for your health with Ursula Adams in your own kitchen!Explore the powerful medicinal properties of common herbs and spices found in the kitchen. From parsley, cilantro to turmeric and ginger, these kitchen staples have long been used for their healing qualities, offering benefits like reducing inflammation and boosting immunity. The workshop will provide an overview of the most popular herbs and spices, detailing their unique health benefits and practical ways to incorporate them into everyday cooking. We will prepare 2 separate recipes – a versatile Chimichurri as well as

Find out how to turn your corner of northwest Philly into a beautiful nature preserve from Steve Jones, a local ecological practitioner.Homeowners and apartment dwellers can use their outdoor space, no matter how small, to support wildlife and human health. Learn how you can successfully introduce more native plants to your planters, gardens, and lawns. Come home with a Pennsylvania native plant to get the ball rolling! Steve Jones is an environmental educator and ecological practitioner. He serves on the board of Wissahickon Restoration Volunteers, a community-based ecological restoration program. He also manages the native plant nursery for LandHealth Institute,

Get ready to catch up with all your fellow members at our Spring 2025 General Membership Meeting!Join your fellow members and show your Co-op love at our Spring 2025 General Membership Meeting! Enjoy live music, tasty eats, fun activities for kids and info tables for our various committees. General Manager Jon Roesser will update us on the state of the Co-op and share the results of this year's Board elections. This member event will be held in the Gym at the Ambler Borough building located at 131 Rosemary Ave, Ambler PA 19002