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January 2012
2012 : International year of co-operatives
New Products
Organic Meadows organic frozen vegetables (green peas, green beans, green peas & carrots, sweet yellow corn, mixed vegetables)
January Member Specials
50% off ALL books
25 - 30% calendrier Aube
25% off Audrey lotions
Food
20% Wholesome Sweeteners products
15% Sobaya noodles
15% Nature’s Path cereals
15% San-J sauces
15% Caldwell fermented products
10% Nuts to You spreads
10% JustUs! teas
10% Eden canned beans
10% Healthy Times cereals and cookies
10% Maison d’Orphée / Soleil d’Or oils
Homecare products
30% off water conservation kits
30% off compost génie
25% off Eco House oils and thinners
25% off Pierre Gauvreau oils and thinners
Message to Members
«Co-operatives are a reminder to the international community that it is possible to pursue both economic viability and social responsibility.»
- Ban Ki Moon, Secrétaire général de l’ONU
2012 has been proclaimed the International Year of Co-operatives by the United Nations.
This acknowledgment couldn’t be more timely. Co-operatives’ resilience in tough economic times is increasingly recognised, and the collective ownership model which places people’s needs before profit has found an increasing number of takers in the current social and economic reality. ‘Occupy everything’ is slowly but surely turning into ‘own our alternatives’.’
A selection of events is planned around the province during the year. If you want to stay abreast of the activities taking place in Canada, visit the following website: http://www.canada2012.coop/
Find an event particularly inspiring and want to propose an activity at the coop? Contact Stephanie at stephanie(at)cooplamaisonverte.com.
Seedling orders will be back in early February
The winter has just started, but work will soon begin again at the Zephyr farm. Stephen’s team will be back in the greenhouse soon, where they will be seeding tomato, herb, squash and all those other plants that will grace their (large) garden and yours. Check out our website or drop by the coop as of February 1st to place your orders. Curious to know how things look in the greenhouse? Visit the coop’s Facebook page - we’ve posted an album containing a few pictures of the 2011 season.
Events 
To sign up for an event, please call or visit the Co-op. Unless indicated, events are bilingual and free. For more information, visit our website.
JAN 9
Monday 9 January, 6:30 to 9 pm
(Coop la Maison verte )
Gathering stitch
Sewists, needleworkers, crocheters, knitters and other crafty DIY folks are welcome to join us twice a month on Monday evenings at the Coop: you can start a new crafty project, pick up an old project again, fix up or embellish your clothing, try new techniques while drinking tea and chatting with other crafters. The first meeting of the stitching circle will take place on Monday, September 19th. Come get inspired !
JAN 23
Monday 23 January, 6:30 to 9pm
(Coop la Maison Verte)
Gathering stitch
Sewists, needleworkers, crocheters, knitters and other crafty DIY folks are welcome to join us twice a month on Monday evenings at the Coop: you can start a new crafty project, pick up an old project again, fix up or embellish your clothing, try new techniques while drinking tea and chatting with other crafters. The first meeting of the stitching circle will take place on Monday, September 19th. Come get inspired !
JAN 24
Tuesday 24 January, 7pm
(Coop la Maison Verte)
Special members meeting
The Board of Directors of Co-op la Maison verte invites all members to a Special General Assembly. Its purpose is to inform the membership of current activities as well as to provide information on the Co-op’s financial situation.
5785, Sherbrooke street West, Metro Vendome + bus 105 - call us! 514-489-8000