DRY JANUARY CHALLENGE: Ready to swap full-strength alcohol for non-alcoholic alternatives for the entire month of January? One key to #DryJanuary success: Knowing what you'll reach for in situations where you'd normally consume alcohol.

Here are some alternatives:

• Sam Adams Award Winning Non-Alcoholic - Sam Adam's N/A Beer is recognized internationally with awards for it's great taste in the N/A category, Available in 6-packs of 12 fl. oz. cans
• Guinness Non-Alcoholic Beer Bold taste, zero alcohol - Available in 4-packs of 12 fl. oz. cans
• (Local) Lakefront Riverwest Stein Non-Alcoholic Beer - Medium-light body with a dash of caramel malt sweetness that's
  quickly curbed by a pleasing crisp, near-lager finish. Available in 6-packs of 12 fl. oz. cans
• Giesen 0% Wines - The New Zealand winemaker starts with its regular wines and uses spinning cone technology to gently remove the aroma, then the alcohol, then recombine the aroma with the wine to maintain its distinctive nose. The Premium Red offers delicate aromas of crushed blackberry and wild herbs, with flavors of crushed red berries and plum offset by toasted oak on the palate. The Sauvignon Blanc's delicate aromas of fresh lime, redcurrant, and lemon shortbread are matched by delicious citrus followed by distinct blackcurrant and passionfruit flavors. In the Riesling, you'll experience notes of zingy lime, ripe mandarin and delicious sweetness, all balanced by a refreshing crisp finish. Each contains no more than 0.5% alc/vol. (Source: giesenwines.com)
• Mionetto Alcohol-removed Prosecco is an Italian Sparkling Wine, made using traditional wine-making methods using 20% Glera and a blend of other indigenous Italian grapes. The alcohol is then extracted, leaving no more than 0.5% alc/vol. (Source: https://www.freixenetmionettousa.com/.../mionetto.../)
• Waterbrook Clean Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay - The Cabernet Sauvignon features notes of black plum and dark cherry with bold oaky tannins, a dash of cocoa powder and black pepper while the Dealcoholized Chardonnay offers notes of Golden Delicious apple and local honey, finishing with hints of oak and vanilla. Both contain less than 0.5% alc/vol. (Source: https://waterbrook.orderport.net/wines/Waterbrook-Clean)
• SANSJunipre is a botanical spirit, made locally, by Great Lakes Distillery, Milwaukee, with juniper, basil, ginseng, orange zest, chili pepper, cardamom, coriander and more. Use as a substitute for spirits in mixed drinks. Contains less than 0.5% alc/vol.
• Mocktails we have a wide variety of zero alcohol mocktails, we believe to be the best selection in Oshkosh.

Share your experiences and tag the Co-op to join in on the challenge!

with Yanet Fernandez

Hula-hooping has a rich history, dating back thousands of years. Ancient cultures used hoops made from various materials for play, exercise, and ceremonial purposes. The modern plastic hula hoop gained popularity in the 1950s, becoming a cultural phenomenon that continues to inspire movement today.

Join us for a dynamic class that highlights the numerous benefits of hula-hoop dance and fitness. Led by Yanet Fernandez, a certified Hoop Love Coach with over 12 years of experience, this class is perfect for all skill levels and aims to empower you through the art of hooping. In this session, you'll learn essential hooping techniques that promote cardiovascular health, improve coordination, and enhance core strength.

Beyond the physical benefits, hooping is a joyful practice that helps reduce stress and boosts overall well-being. Hooping also encourages creativity and self-expression, allowing you to connect with your body and unleash your inner artist. As you twirl and spin, you'll experience a sense of playfulness that fosters a deeper connection with yourself and others. Come experience the fun and connection that hula-hooping offers, and discover how this playful movement can transform your fitness journey!

Bio:

Yanet Fernandez is a passionate wellness and health advocate, local fitness entrepreneur, and bilingual Latina healer dedicated to helping others find joy, wellness, creativity, and movement in their daily lives. As the owner of Artesana Hooping LLC, she offers certified hoop dance workshops and hoop fitness classes for people of all ages. With over 12 years of experience in hoop dance and fitness, Yanet is also a skilled hoop maker, designing and building custom fitness and dance hoops for hoopers of all skill levels.

In addition to hoop fitness and dance, she provides creativity, wellness, and life coaching services, including bilingual Spanish coaching. Artesana Hooping LLC is her brainchild, founded with the intention of helping the community integrate a fun and creative way to move, connect, and heal. A certified Hoop Love Coach through the Deanne Love Hoop Love Training program, Yanet brings a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm to her classes. She is a proud member of the National Wellness Institute and is committed to promoting overall well-being and connection. 

This class will be offered in the Co-op Community Room.

• The Community Room is located in the southeast corner of the Brio Building.
• You can reach the Community Room by walking into the Co-op, through the Produce Aisle and turning down the hallway to the right. (Complete directions will be provided in your RSVP confirmation email.)
• The room features floor-to-ceiling windows, with views of Jackson Street to the Riverwalk. It is a comfortable space, bathed in natural light, making it a perfect place for trying a new class.
• Four family-style bathrooms are located conveniently nearby.

Everyone is welcome!

This event is open to the public. Everyone is welcome to attend this event. To RSVP, please complete the form below.

We hope you can join us for this special event!

Join for a $5 Community Meal

We will host a $5 community Meal featuring a selection of house soups (including vegetarian and vegan options), hot sandwiches made with the amazing Thunderbird Soughdough bread.

Everyone is welcome and the deal is for EVERYONE! There is plenty of seating in store for everyone or you can take it to go.

As a cooperatively owned business, member-owners of the Oshkosh Food Co-op annually elect directors to serve on the governing board. Board members play a crucial role in:

• growing the Co-op
• embedding it into the fabric of the community
• guiding its work to strengthen the local economy, promote health and build community

If you are interested in potentially becoming a candidate for election to the Board, we invite you to learn more about the election process and board duties at one of two candidate information sessions. 

For more information, please visit our 2025 Board of Directors - Nomination overview. To RSVP to attend the candidate information session, please complete the form below.

A FREE Class with Kari Uselman, Ph.D., Wellness Essentials, LLC

Energize your morning and boost your brain when your energy drains!

Smoothies pack a vibrant punch. Learn how to make a delicious smoothie and supercharge your cells. In this demo class, holistic wellness practitioner and co-op member, Kari Uselman, Ph.D. of Wellness Essentials, LLC will demo a delicious smoothie and share nutritional tidbits. Come join the fun!

This class will be offered in the Co-op Community Room.

• The Community Room is located in the southeast corner of the Brio Building.
• You can reach the Community Room by walking into the Co-op, through the Produce Aisle and turning down the hallway to the right. (Complete directions will be provided in your RSVP confirmation email.)
• The room features floor-to-ceiling windows, with views of Jackson Street to the Riverwalk. It is a comfortable space, bathed in natural light, making it a perfect place for trying a new class.
• Four family-style bathrooms are located conveniently nearby.

Everyone is welcome!

This event is open to the public. Everyone is welcome to attend this event. To RSVP, please complete the form below.

We hope you can join us for this special event!

About the Speaker

Kari Uselman is a Holistic Wellness practitioner and owner of Wellness Essentials, LLC. Among her specialties is what she describes as kitchen alchemy, the process of using nutritious foods to create meals that help ignite, reawaken, and restore vibrancy, joy, and inner light.

Join Jory from NoFrillsNosh.com and learn how to cook Chicken Katsu.

Chicken Katsu is a classic Japanese home-cooked dish which is typically served with tonkatsu sauce and a side of shredded cabbage salad. These tender and crispy panko-breaded cutlets are surprisingly easy to make, even on a busy weeknight! They also freeze well and make for a delicious meal-prep item. 

About the Cook, Jory Ayer

This class will be offered in the Co-op Community Room.

• The Community Room is located in the southeast corner of the Brio Building.
• You can reach the Community Room by walking into the Co-op, through the Produce Aisle and turning down the hallway to the right. (Complete directions will be provided in your RSVP confirmation email.)
• The room features floor-to-ceiling windows, with views of Jackson Street to the Riverwalk. It is a comfortable space, bathed in natural light, making it a perfect place for trying a new class.
• Four family-style bathrooms are located conveniently nearby.

Everyone is welcome!

This event is open to the public. Everyone is welcome to attend this event. To RSVP, please complete the form below.

We hope you can join us for this special event!

With Jesse Gyldenvand

This class will be offered in the Co-op Community Room.

• The Community Room is located in the southeast corner of the Brio Building.
• You can reach the Community Room by walking into the Co-op, through the Produce Aisle and turning down the hallway to the right. (Complete directions will be provided in your RSVP confirmation email.)
• The room features floor-to-ceiling windows, with views of Jackson Street to the Riverwalk. It is a comfortable space, bathed in natural light, making it a perfect place for trying a new class.
• Four family-style bathrooms are located conveniently nearby.

Everyone is welcome!

This event is open to the public. Everyone is welcome to attend this event. To RSVP, please complete the form below.

We hope you can join us for this special event!

with Stephanie Matulle, Arise Balanced Wellness

FREE Yoga Class - Open to All

Join us to experience a yoga class suitable for all levels. Through a graceful practice we will ignite & unveil the beautiful light within to allow for a feeling of empowerment, groundedness and an effortless vibrancy. A beautiful balance of invigoration & restoration will incorporate strength & flexibility building, focus, intentional relaxation, and unity between body, breath, mind & spirit will allow for a rejuvenation that cultivates the courage to Arise to all that you can be!

About this Class

This class will be offered in the Co-op Community Room.

• The Community Room is located in the southeast corner of the Brio Building.
• You can reach the Community Room by walking into the Co-op, through the Produce Aisle and turning down the hallway to the right. (Complete directions will be provided in your RSVP confirmation email.)
• The room features floor-to-ceiling windows, with views of Jackson Street to the Riverwalk. It is a comfortable space, bathed in natural light, making it a perfect place for trying a new class.
• Four family-style bathrooms are located conveniently nearby.

Everyone is welcome!

This event is open to the public. Everyone is welcome to attend this event. To RSVP, please complete the form below.

We hope you can join us for this special event!

About Dr. Stephanie Matulle, AyD, CAS, AHC, RYT

Dr. Matulle is committed to guiding all towards obtaining optimal mental, physical, emotional & spiritual health. Her healing modalities are principled around the use of ancient Ayurvedic wisdom & all eight limbs of Raja Yoga. She received her doctorate in Ayurveda from the California College of Ayurveda and is a certified, 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher with the Himalayan Institute. Dr. Matulle’s approach comes from a place of pure compassion. Her roots are grounded in authenticity and her wisdom stems from her own healing journey.

Learn to make Clam Chowder

Ask Store Leader Jeremiah McDuffie about one of his favorite dishes to prepare and he'll tell you about clam chowder. In this one-hour class, he'll share his recipe, walk through making it step-by-step, share some of his AMAZING story, and offer tips for making a memorable clam chowder from scratch. And, of course, there will be clam chowder to eat at the end of the class!

This class will be offered in the Co-op Community Room.

• The Community Room is located in the southeast corner of the Brio Building.
• You can reach the Community Room by walking into the Co-op, through the Produce Aisle and turning down the hallway to the right. (Complete directions will be provided in your RSVP confirmation email.)
• The room features floor-to-ceiling windows, with views of Jackson Street to the Riverwalk. It is a comfortable space, bathed in natural light, making it a perfect place for trying a new class.
• Four family-style bathrooms are located conveniently nearby.

To RSVP, please complete the form below. We hope you can join us for this special event!

About the Speaker

Jeremiah McDuffie is the Oshkosh Food Co-op Store Leader. Jeremiah brings a wealth of food service and retail experience to the Co-op, having worked for locally owned companies, franchises and corporate entities. He and his wife, Stacy, and their three children, live in Oshkosh. In his spare time, he loves to cook.