Next Door's Holiday Window Needs Your Vote!
Next time you're in Chestnut Hill, check out Next Door's gingerbread-themed window display — and then vote for it in the Hill's Holiday Window Decorating Contest, now through Dec. 16. There are five categories: Most Festive, Most Elegant, Most Whimsical, Best at Night and Overall Favorite. You can win a $100 gift certificate just for voting!
Adjust Your Attitude at the MercantileFriday, Dec. 7, 4-6 p.m., Weavers Way Mercantile, 542 Carpenter Lane, Mt. Airy
Enjoy "enhanced" pours of eggnog and spiced apple cider and shop for unique gifts at the Mercantile, our holiday popup store. Other Cool Stuff Around the Co-op
A Pair of Pasta-bilitiesFriday, Dec. 7, 4-8 p.m., Weavers Way Ambler
Are you a regular or a rookie? No matter; we're glad to have you. Here's what's on the menu: - Linguine with Clam Sauce or White Bean, White Wine, Kale and Garlic Sauce
- Green Salad
- Roll with Butter
Enjoy the guitar stylings of Art Miron. BYO, or grab a sample from this week's growler from our next-door neighbor, Ambler Beverage Exchange.
The Nutrition Team Is on the CaseTuesday, Dec. 11, 1-3 p.m., Weavers Way Ambler
The Weavers Way Neighborhood Nutrition Team is all ears when it comes to food. Bring your questions and concerns about eating matters to the crew. After this Tuesday, they'll make two more appearances at the Ambler store in December:
- Friday, Dec. 14, 5-7 p.m.
- Friday, Dec. 21, 5-7 p.m.
New Members, Time to Orient YourselfThursday, Dec. 13, 6:30-8 p.m., Ambler Senior Activities Center, 45 Forest Ave.
Get this: If you attend a New Member Orientation after you join, you'll earn two Working Member hours just for showing up! You'll also learn about how the Co-op works and why your membership is valuable. To RSVP, sign up on the Online Work Calendar or contact Membership at member@weaversway.coop or 215-843-2350, ext. 119. Hear All About the Co-op's BusinessThursday, Dec. 13, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Philly NEXUS, 520 Carpenter Lane
Co-op members can listen, learn and be heard at this Winter 2018 Member Business Forum, hosted by General Manager Jon Roesser. He'll provide an overview of operations, including up-to-the-minute information on how we're performing. Please RSVP here.
Let's Talk About Food For AllOver the next several months, the Co-op will be working to improve Food For All, our discount program for members on SNAP, Medicaid, TANF, WIC, SSDI, SSI, or Military Disability. If you're a Food For All participant, we hope that you'll join an interview or focus group. Participation earns you a $10 Co-op gift card. Please contact the Food Justice Committee at foodjustice@weaversway.coop. Thanks!
Cool Stuff in the Neighborhood
Make Your Own Natural Ornaments Friday, Dec. 7, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Four Mills Reserve, 12 Morris Rd., Ambler
Join Wissahickon Valley Watershed Association for an evening of making natural ornaments using dried flowers, pine cones, seeds, pods, berries and the like. Registration required: Members of WVWA and children under 12 are free; non-members, $10. Please register at least 48 hours in advance. Come to the Ambler store for $4 Friday Dinner before you head over! Click here for more info. Greens & Festivities at Awbury ArboretumSaturday, Dec. 8, 1-4
p.m., Awbury Arboretum, Cope House, off Chew Avenue near Washington Lane, Germantown
Enjoy refreshments, holiday music, marshmallow roasting, cookie decorating and more as you shop for holiday greens and hand-made, earth-friendly gifts. All proceeds support our nonprofit partners at the Arboretum. Click here for more info.
Artful Giving at Allens Lane Opening reception Friday, Dec. 14, 7-9 p.m., Allens Lane Art Center, 601 W. Allens Lane; exhibition and sale run through Saturday, Dec. 22
Join faculty, students, and Vision Through Art program participants for a holiday exhibition and sale featuring fine pottery, tiles, sculpture, watercolor paintings, drawings, photographs, holiday cards and ornaments. The reception will include accordion music by local musician Michelle Corbin along with light hors d'oeuvres and wine. Proceeds support ongoing programs at Allens Lane Art Center.
Herbs for Cold and Flu SeasonThursday, Dec. 6, 6-7:30p.m., Weavers Way Ambler
Functional nutritionist and clinical herbalist Wendy Romig will offer herbal remedies for boosting your immunity and getting rid of runny noses, coughing, achiness and more. Be sure to bring a cup to sample teas that will help power you through that cold. FREE. Click here for more info and to RSVP. Superfood Brownies & Raw Vegan MousseFriday, Dec. 7, noon-1:30p.m., Weavers Way Ambler
Discover how to make no-bake brownies jam-packed with nutritious superfood ingredients such as cocoa nibs, goji berries and coconut. Led by Nutrition Team Member Dorothy Bauer. Click here for more info and to RSVP.
The Art of MacraméFriday, Dec. 7, 7-9:30 p.m., Weavers Way Mercantile, 542 Carpenter Lane, Mt. Airy
Get schooled on the ancient textile art of macramé (decorative knotting) with fiber artist Angela Boltz. You'll learn the history behind macramé, three basic knot formations and how to start a project of your own. $45 covers the class and materials. Pre-registration required; click here for info.
Heart-Healthy Choices for the HolidaysTuesday, Dec. 11, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Weavers Way Ambler
Nutrition Team member Nicole Schillinger will talk about how to adjust holiday recipe ingredients to make them healthier for your heart — and lower in calories! She'll also whip up raw vegan eggnog for you to try. FREE. Click here for more info and to RSVP. Learn to Weave on a Little LoomSaturday, Dec. 15, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Philadelphia Handweavers Guild, 3705 Main St., Manayunk
Non-weavers (ages 16 & up) will learn the joy of weaving on a simple "Knitter's Loom." Students will choose their own yarn colors and create a wall hanging during the workshop. Looms and materials will be supplied by PGHW, thanks to a grant from the Mid-Atlantic Fiber Association. Free parking across the street and next to the Guild house. $5 suggested donation. RSVP required; register HERE. Flower Pressing 101Saturday, Dec. 15, 7-8:30 p.m., Weavers Way Mercantile, 542
Carpenter Lane, Mt. Airy
Press your own flowers and preserve memories from your garden or foraging with Martha O’Neill from Flowers I Squished. We’ll learn basic how to’s and press fresh flowers for a greeting card to take home. Please bring a heavy book with non-glossy pages for pressing flowers. Other supplies and flowers are included but participants are encouraged to bring their own flowers and leaves, too. $30 per person; pre-registration required. Click HERE to register.
Have You Heard About Our Gift Card Deal?When you buy $100 worth of Weavers Way gift cards at any of our stores in December, we'll throw in a $10 gift card free. It's our "Thank You" for introducing your nearest and dearest to the Co-op. Need more info? Talk to one of our friendly staff members.
Walking Tall in AmblerCo-op members — 40 in all — strutted their stuff in the Ambler Holiday Parade this past Saturday. They donned fruit headbands and vegetable costumes and pushed a "community powered vehicle" (a Weavers Way shopping cart). Thanks, all!
Don’t miss the bi-weekly eShopper for specials, demos & more!
Weavers Way Ambler
215-302-5550
217 E. Butler Ave.
8 a.m.-8 p.m. daily
Weavers Way Chestnut Hill
215-866-9150
8424 Germantown Ave.
7 a.m.-9 p.m.
Monday-Saturday
8 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday
Next Door Wellness
8426 Germantown Ave.
9 a.m.-8 p.m. daily
Weavers Way Mt. Airy
215-843-2350
559 Carpenter Lane
Across the Way Wellness & Pet
610 Carpenter Lane
8 a.m.-8 p.m. daily
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