May, 2013

7PM WEDNESDAY MAY 15, 2013: SIMPLIFYING WEIGHT LOSS @STONY POINT GFG SPECIAL GUEST DR. GAETANO MORELLO Dr. Morello spoke at our store last year and was so well received we have invited him back. This year, his focus will be on weight loss. Dr. Morello will break down the latest weight loss fads and simplify what works and what doesn’t. If you are confused about all the diet products and programs out there, this is a talk you will not want to miss. Come join us at the Stony Point store for an evening of great information that will get you on the road to a healthier you. Call (804) 320-6711 ext. 80 or e-mail events@goodfoodsgrocery.com to register. No charge for this lecture.

10AM-11AM SATURDAY MAY 4, 2013 @ THE GAYTON CROSSING STORE GLUTEN FREE STORE TOUR BY JOYCE BLUNT, GC MEMBER OF WEGIG(West End Gluten Intolerance Group) Are you new to Gluten Free and don’t know what to do next? Are you finally used to your GF diet but would love more variety? Learn more about our Gluten Free offerings that expand past the grocery aisles and into bulk and body care products. Joyce will also tell you what items we think are just yummy! Samples abound! Call (804) 320-6711 EXT 80 or e-mail events@goodfoodsgrocery.com to register. Space is limited.

11AM AND 2PM SATURDAY MAY 4, 2013 CREATIVE COOKING CLASS FOR CHILDREN BY GRETA PRICE Appropriate for children ages 4 - 9 years old. This class will teach your child new skills using healthy and nutritious recipes. Kids learn real lessons in science, math, language & creativity. This class encourages enthusiasm for healthy eating! Price per child is $24, which includes a chef’s hat as well as follow up recipes. RSVP to events@goodfoodsgrocery.com or call (804) 200-2947.

6:30PM-7:30PM TUESDAY MAY 7, 2013 @ THE GAYTON CROSSING RESOURCE ROOM INFLAMMATION: THE LEADING CAUSE OF DISEASE AVOIDING CHRONIC DISEASE BY REDUCING INFLAMMATION BY DR. ANDREW LOMBARDOZZI Inflammation is your body’s natural response to outside invaders it perceives as threats. However, when your body is in a chronic state of inflammation, the inflammation can lodge in your muscles, joints and tissues. Learn the common factors and foods that increase inflammation and what you can do to decrease it and improve your overall health. Sign up for your seat today! Email events@goodfoodsgrocery.com or call (804) 740-3434 to register.

12:PM - 1:30PM WEDNESDAY MAY 8 @ GFG STONY POINT LUNCH & LEARN: YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT BY TAMI HULCHER, CNC, CHE “THE QUEEN OF HEALTH” Please join nationally-recognized guest of TV/Radio, nutritionist and health educator, Tami Hulcher for our monthly lunch & learn. Topic is healthy food healthy choices. Learn why the saying goes, “You are what you eat.” help lower LDL cholesterol and strengthen the heart muscle; all while enjoying a great lunch from the GFG cafe. Cost $8 includes lunch. Call 804 320-6711, ext 80 or email events@goodfoodsgrocery.com to register. RSVP necessary.

SATURDAY, MAY 11, 2013–12:00P-3:00P @ STONY POINT SPRING & SUMMER TREATS COOKING DEMO GOOD FOODS GROCERY CHEF SARAH JUREWICZ Spring & early summer treats. Want a light and refreshing change to your stacking routine? Watch as we create some of spring and early summer’s finest fare. Stop by our Stony Point store between 12 noon and 3pm as Sarah cook up some great recipes for this warmer weather. Copies of the recipes and samples will be available. Recipes include: Fresh and Bountiful Spring Rolls with Sesame Dipping Sauce Lightly Grilled Asparagus and Zucchini with Lemon and Dill Cream No reservation necessary. Free of charge.

6:30PM-8PM TUESDAY MAY 14 2013 @ THE GAYTON CROSSING RESOURCE ROOM GOT BELLY FAT? BY DR. KLINTON KRANSKI It is not you; it is your hormones! Attend this FREE workshop to learn: The basic body shapes and how hormones block weight loss even if you are dieting and exercising; how the body’s fat burning hormones get triggered; the biggest mistake people make with diet and exercise, and much more. Call (804) 897-0008 or e-mail events@goodfoodsgrocery.com to register. Seating is limited.

12:30PM - 1:30PM WEDNESDAY MAY 15 @ GFG GAYTON CROSSING LUNCH & LEARN: YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT BY TAMI HULCHER, CNC, CHE “THE QUEEN OF HEALTH” Please join nationally-recognized guest of TV/Radio, nutritionist and health educator, Tami Hulcher for our monthly lunch & learn. Topic is healthy food healthy choices. Learn why the saying goes, “You are what you eat.” help lower LDL cholesterol and strengthen the heart muscle; all while enjoying a great lunch from the GFG cafe. Cost $8 includes lunch. Call 804 320-6711, ext 80 or email events@goodfoodsgrocery.com to register. RSVP necessary.

11AM AND 2PM SATURDAY MAY 18, 2013 @ THE GAYTON CROSSING STORE CREATIVE COOKING CLASS FOR CHILDREN BY GRETA PRICE Appropriate for children ages 4 - 9 years old. This class will teach your child new skills using healthy and nutritious recipes. Kids learn real lessons in science, math, language & creativity. This class encourages enthusiasm for healthy eating! Price per child is $24 which includes a chef’s hat as well as follow up recipes. RSVP to events@goodfoodsgrocery.com or call (804) 200-2947.

6:30PM -8PM TUESDAY MAY 21, 2013 @ THE GAYTON CROSSING RESOURCE ROOM WHY WON’T MY BRAIN WORK? BY DR. MARK SMITH Worried about your brain? Worried about how aging will affect your brain? Memory starting to go? Come to learn how to find out why your brain is not working the way you want and what to do about it.If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, memory, sleep issues, problems with math or reading, fatigue, ADHD, dyslexia, brain fog, mood swings, chronic pain, behavioral and socialization issues or just worried about your brain health, then you won’t want to miss this seminar. RSVP to events@goodfoodsgrocery.com Dr. Mark Smith is Executive Director of the Brain Balance Achievement Center. The center works with children and adults who suffer from ADHD, Dyslexia, Asperger’s Syndrome, Tourette’s Syndrome, and OCD. After a comprehensive assessment, the team custom designs physical, cognitive, and sensory activity plans to establish proper neural connections and improve the brain’s rhythm and timing.

11AM -3PM SATURDAY MAY 25, 2013 @ THE GAYTON CROSSING RESOURCE ROOM THERMOGRAPHY: ALTERNATIVE TO MAMMOGRAPHY BY ELEINA HAYES ESPIGH, CCT VIRGINIA CLINICAL THERMOGRAPHY Virginia Thermography offers a safe and earlier alternative to traditional mammography. Studies show that clinical thermography can detect the presence of breast cancer between five and ten years earlier than a mammogram. The procedure was approved by the FDA in 1983 and is a popular method of early breast cancer detection, reducing the need for biopsy by 20%. The complete exam process takes approximately 15 minutes. Images are interpreted by a physician and results are returned in approximately 24 hours. There is 25% discount special available to GFG customers. More information available at www.vathermography.com . Call (804) 454-4540 or email events@goodfoodsgrocery.com.

WEDNESDAY MAY 28 2013–6:30P -7:30P @ GAYTON CROSSING RESOURCE ROOM GREEN ORGANIZING JAMMIE JONES, PIN-UP CLEANING SERVICE It’s finally here. And by “it,” I mean spring. Warmer weather, chirping birds, the scent of freshly cut grass, and pretty flowers. Some consider spring organizing a hassle, so let Jammie J tell you what “green organizing” is, how reduce your carbon footprint starting with your home, and how to stay “green". RSVP to events@goodfoodsgrocery.com.