Co-op Info
March Events
"What’s For Dinner" Demos
Sample a delicious and easy to prepare dish from our What’s For Dinner program and see for yourself how tasty, easy and economical home cooking can be. What's For Dinner and other demos take place on Monday 4-6, Wednesday 12-2 and Friday 12-2.
The next Member Appreciation Day is Wednesday, March 17 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. It's St. Patrick's Day! So come join the fun as we celebrate our members with All Things Green, food, "Green" fun, music and prizes! If you are a member, plan to shop on that day and enjoy plenty of tasty samples from numerous local vendors including Papa Doc Bagels, So Good Coffee, Rolling Meadows Farm, Fish Creek Soaps, Indira Lotions, and more.
Register to win prizes including a $100 store gift certificate, lunch for 2 at Lake Street Cafe, and copies of our new "What's for Dinner" cookbook.
Savin' o' the Green:
Members can enjoy a special special 10% discount on all items throughout the store and 15% off bulk items. In honor of St. Patrick's Day you'll find lots of "green" treats throughout the store.An extra special St. Patties treat for CHILDREN..at 4 p.m., our own Tom Sisco (baker extraordinaire) will read aloud his story, "Lonnie the Leprecaun." Shamrock cookies will be served to all leprecauns.
Come out, sample some wonderful local food, listen to live Irish music by Northwood Celtic in the cafe from 4:30 - 6, and know that Oryana really appreciates its members! (And just a friendly reminder, you must be a member to receive the discount and register for prizes. Sign up at Customer Service for only $20.)
Upcoming Events
Itʼs time for us to celebrate our Co-op with Great Food, Music,
and Fun at the General Membership Meeting in April!
What: This year’s General Membership Meeting
When: Thursday, April 15 (Tax day!) 5:30 – 8:30
Where: Grace Episcopal Church on the corner of Washington and
Boardman in T.C.
Why should you come to the meeting? Because we will hear from
candidates who are seeking positions with the Oryana Board of Directors
and you will get to vote for your favorites. We will also enjoy food prepared
by our fantastic kitchen staff along with the talents of local musicians.
Please consider running for the board this year! The role of director is key
in guiding the growth and direction the co-op is to take in the near and
distant future, and we need the involvement of committed co-op members to
provide the best vision we can. Join the innovative and creative forces that
help guide the co-op toward meeting our ends. If you are interested in
running, we can still post your nomination on the web. Please submit a brief
bio to:
Board President Craig Mulder cmulder57@gmail.com
Board Member Rebecca Teahen rteahen@gtcd.org
This year, the co-op welcomed a new General Manager, Steve Nance. Steve
will address the gathering with a talk on the Global Means of the
organization to educate and inspire members on the motivations behind our
efforts both in-store and within the larger community.
In addition, the meeting will cover the finance and membership reports,
election of officers to the board, along with staff introductions. Join us for
fun, music, and food and celebrate everything it means to be a member at
Oryana!