Weavers Way eNews No Images? Click here An Offer for Help During a Hard TimeAs the partial government shutdown drags on, the Co-op is committed to assisting those directly impacted by it. If you're a member and a government employee, contact our Membership Department via email at member@weaversway.coop or by calling 215-843-2350, ext. 118, for information on zero-interest credit on purchases at Weavers Way. Thanks for being a member, and here's hoping for a resolution soon. Cool Stuff Around The Co-opTODAY: The Neighborhood Nutrition Team is Back!Thursday, Jan. 17, 4-6 p.m., Weavers Way Ambler TONIGHT: Talk and Eat Cheese, Part IIThursday, Jan. 17, 5-7 p.m., Weavers Way Chestnut Hill All the $4 Friday NewsFriday, Jan. 18, 4-8 p.m., Weavers Way Ambler Art Miron will strum and sing. Ambler Beverage Exchange will bring over a growler of choice brew. BYO. And make sure to join us next Friday, Jan. 25, for our special $4 Friday Anniversary Party! There'll be the usual delicious entrees from our Prepared Foods department, live entertainment from Jay Klales, and... cake! Want to Run for Our Board?We'd love to have you! If you're considering it, keep these items in mind:
There are three information sessions for candidates (start time 6:30 p.m.):
Get 2019 Off to a Sharp StartSunday, Jan. 20, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Weavers Way Ambler Sample prices are $7 for a 5-9-inch kitchen knife and $6 for scissors with blades up to 6 inches. Many Ways to Help on MLK DayMonday, Jan. 21, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., various locations
I've Joined the Co-op. Now What?Thursday, Jan. 24, 6:30-8 p.m., Senior Adult Activity Center, 45 Forest Ave., Ambler Learn a lot of what's to know about us at this presentation on working member benefits, the history of the Co-op and other fascinating stuff. You'll get two hours of work credit for being there, and snacks and beverages will be provided. Cool Stuff in the NeighborhoodLast Two Chances for Goat-CyclingSaturday, Jan. 19 and 26 (weather permitting), noon-3 p.m., Awbury Agricultural Village, 6336 Ardleigh St., Germantown You'll enjoy hot cocoa and roast marshmallows while you watch Billy & Co. do their thing. At 3 p.m., you can join them on a goat walk.
Make a Date for 'Calendar Girls'Friday & Saturday nights, Jan. 18, 19, 25 and 26, 8 p.m.; Sundays, Jan. 20 & 27, 2 p.m., Old Academy Players, 3544 Indian Queen Ln., East Falls Stenton Open House for MLK DayMonday, Jan. 21, 9 a.m.-noon, Stenton Museum, 4601 N. 18th St., Germantown Senior Artists Display Their TalentsThrough Jan. 30, Center on the Hill, 8855 Germantown Ave., Chestnut Hill Funds for a Friend of the Co-opWeavers Way member and community activist Paul Glover suffered a stroke earlier this month and is in need of help to pay for ongoing medical care and rehab. Pals Organizing Money for Paul (POMP) have set up a GoFundMe page for him and would be grateful for any contribution. Access the link here. Thanks! The Alliance for Philadelphia Public Schools, an education advocacy group, will host a screening of "Backpack Full of Cash," a feature-length documentary that explores the cost of privatizing public schools. Discussion and light refreshments following the film. Donations are welcome, but not required. A Conversation About AgingWednesday, Jan. 23, 7-8 p.m., Weavers Way Ambler Nutrition Team Workshop: Culinary Herbs and Warming Spices for Medicinal BenefitsThursday, Jan. 24, 7-8:30 p.m., Mt. Airy Nexus, 520 Carpenter Lane Neighborhood Nutrition Team Member Wendy Romig will discuss what herbs and spices are packed with nutrition, antioxidants and other phytochemicals that may help you live a longer and healthier life. Free; register here. Healthy Self-AssertivenessFriday, Jan. 25, 1-2 p.m., 555 Carpenter Lane, Mt. Airy For the most up-to-date info on what's up at Weavers Way: Weavers Way Ambler Weavers Way Chestnut Hill Weavers Way Mt. Airy |