Seward Community Co-op

Board of Directors March Meeting
2020-03-31 18:15 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | MN, United States
We hope you’re all safe and well. The March 31 meeting of Seward Co-op’s Board of Directors will be held remotely and entirely in executive session. This is due to the co-op’s priority of practicing social distancing, and the board’s need to learn about and discuss impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on our cooperative business. As the board of the co-op, we understand that Seward Co-op owners may have questions and concerns at this time, and we do want to be connected with you. The board is working hard to figure out what is best for the long-term future of our co-op in such unprecedented times.
Community Listening Session with Seward Co-op Board on Wednesday, April 1
We appreciate your understanding that holding our board meeting this month in executive session will be most helpful for us to do our work in critical times. We have scheduled a virtual listening session on Wednesday, April 1 from 6–7:30 p.m.
Please stay connected with what is happening at the co-op through our coronavirus webpage, social media and e-newsletters..

Community Listening Session with Board of Directors
2020-04-01 18:00 - 19:30
The board is working hard to figure out what is best for the long-term future of our co-op in such unprecedented times. We appreciate your understanding that holding our March meeting in executive session will be most helpful for us to do our work in critical times.
We have scheduled a virtual listening session with Seward Co-op owners on Wednesday, April 1 from 6–7:30 p.m. Please email your name and co-op owner number to board@seward.coop, in advance, to indicate your intention to attend. This will allow us to provide you the virtual meeting link.
Please stay connected with what is happening at the co-op through our coronavirus webpage, social media and e-newsletters.

Backyard Mushrooms- Virtual Class!
2020-04-18 10:30 - 12:00
UPDATE – Our Backyard Mushrooms class is going virtual! Jeremy will be sending attendees a link for a video chat via Zoom within a week prior to April 18th. We will also be sending information on log kit pick up. Pick up will be at the Franklin Ave store the week prior to the class.
Growing your own gourmet mushrooms can be easy and nearly maintenance free — perfect for backyards and community garden plots. Learn what mycelium is and how to start and care for garden mushrooms and large-diameter mushroom logs. You will also get a peek at how they grow mushrooms at Northwoods Mushrooms. Each participant will inoculate their own oyster mushroom log to take home that should fruit mushrooms in a matter of months.
Jeremy McAdams, Northwoods Mushrooms
$39/$33 co-op owners

Board of Directors April Meeting
2020-04-28 18:00 - 20:30
Meetings of Seward Co-op’s Board of Directors are open to any co-op owner. The next board meeting is Tuesday, April 28, at 6 p.m. An agenda is here. Co-op owners are welcome to observe; your advance RSVP is politely requested. Please email board@seward.coop in advance of the meeting to indicate your intention to attend.
The April 28 meeting will include a 20-minute Co-op Owners Comment Period. The board of directors planned this in response to community members’ requests to address the board. Individual time allotment is dependent on number of owners who wish to speak. To attend and/or to participate in the Co-op Owners Comment Period, please email board@seward.coop prior to April 28. This will allow us to provide you the virtual meeting link.
Seward Co-op’s Board of Directors is comprised of nine elected co-op owners who serve the co-op for three-year terms. The board typically meets 9-10 times a year on the last Tuesday of the month, at 6:15 p.m. The co-op’s board of directors appreciates hearing from you! They are available to answer questions and provide information about cooperative governance.

Board of Directors May Meeting
2020-05-26 18:00 - 20:30
Meetings of Seward Co-op’s Board of Directors are open to any co-op owner. The next board meeting is Tuesday, May 26, at 6 p.m. Agenda is available here. Co-op owners are welcome to observe; your advance RSVP is politely requested. The May 26 meeting will include a 10-minute Co-op Owners Comment Period. The board of directors planned this in response to community members’ requests to address the board. Individual time allotment is dependent on number of owners who wish to speak. To indicate your intention to attend and/or participate in the Co-op Owners Comment Period, please email board@seward.coop prior to May 26. This will allow us to provide you the virtual meeting link.
Seward Co-op’s Board of Directors is comprised of nine elected co-op owners who serve the co-op for three-year terms. The board typically meets 9-10 times a year on the last Tuesday of the month, at 6:15 p.m. The co-op’s board of directors appreciates hearing from you! They are available to answer questions and provide information about cooperative governance.

Virtual Listening Session with the Board of Directors
2020-05-28 19:00 - 20:00
Join our board this evening for a virtual listening session at 7 p.m. This time of crisis, particularly in south Minneapolis, is an important moment to be together as a community in hope and cooperation. We also hope to reflect on our identity and future work as a community cooperative. Tonight’s listening session will be hosted by Seward Co-op board members. Please join us and share your thoughts. . This evening, Thursday May 28, from 7–8 p.m. Please RSVP to board@seward.coop.

Board of Directors June Meeting
2020-06-30 18:00 - 20:30
Meetings of Seward Co-op’s Board of Directors are open to any co-op owner. The next board meeting is virtual and will be held Tuesday, June 30. The meeting will include a 10-minute Co-op Owners Comment Period; individual time allotment is dependent on the number of owners who wish to speak. To indicate your intention to attend and/or participate in the Co-op Owners Comment Period, please email board@seward.coop prior to June 30. This will allow us to provide you the virtual meeting link.
Seward Co-op’s Board of Directors is comprised of nine elected co-op owners who serve the co-op for three-year terms. The board typically meets 9-10 times a year on the last Tuesday of the month, at 6:15 p.m. The co-op’s board of directors appreciates hearing from you! They are available to answer questions and provide information about cooperative governance.

Conversations with the Board
2020-07-02 19:00 - 20:00
Join our board on Thursday, July 2 for a virtual listening session at 7 p.m. This time of transformation is an important moment to be together as a community in hope and cooperation. We also hope to reflect on our identity and future work as a community cooperative. The July 2nd listening session will be hosted by board members LaDonna Sanders Redmond and Roderick McCulloch. Please join us and share your thoughts; RSVP to board@seward.coop.

Conversations with the Board
2020-07-07 17:00 - 18:00
Join our board on Tuesday, July 7 for a virtual listening session at 5 p.m. This time of transformation is an important moment to be together as a community in hope and cooperation. We also hope to reflect on our identity and future work as a community cooperative. The July 7th listening session will be hosted by board members Shiranthi Goonathilaka and Sally Nixon. Please join us and share your thoughts; RSVP to board@seward.coop.

Board of Directors July Meeting
2020-07-28 18:00 - 20:30
Meetings of Seward Co-op’s Board of Directors are open to any co-op owner. The next board meeting is virtual and will be held Tuesday, July 28 and the agenda is available here. To indicate your intention to attend, please email board@seward.coop prior to July 28. This will allow us to provide you the virtual meeting link.
Seward Co-op’s Board of Directors is comprised of nine elected co-op owners who serve the co-op for three-year terms. The board typically meets 9-10 times a year on the last Tuesday of the month, at 6:15 p.m. The co-op’s board of directors appreciates hearing from you! They are available to answer questions and provide information about cooperative governance.

Conversations with the Board
2020-07-30 19:00 - 20:00
Join our board on Thursday, July 30 for a virtual listening session at 7 p.m. This time of transformation is an important moment to be together as a community in hope and cooperation. We also hope to reflect on our identity and future work as a community cooperative. Please join us and share your thoughts; RSVP to board@seward.coop.

Conversations with the Board
2020-08-04 17:00 - 18:00
Join our board on Tuesday, August 4 for a virtual listening session at 5 p.m. This time of transformation is an important moment to be together as a community in hope and cooperation. We also hope to reflect on our identity and future work as a community cooperative. Please join us and share your thoughts; RSVP to board@seward.coop.

Board of Directors August Meeting
2020-08-25 18:00 - 20:30
Meetings of Seward Co-op’s Board of Directors are open to any co-op owner. The board typically meets 9-10 times a year on the last Tuesday of the month, at 6:15 p.m. The next board meeting is virtual and will be held Tuesday, Aug. 25. The meeting will include a 10-minute Co-op Owners Comment Period. Individual time allotment is dependent on number of owners who wish to speak. The agenda is available here; your advance RSVP is politely requested. To indicate your intention to attend and/or participate in the Co-op Owners Comment Period, please email board@seward.coop prior to Aug. 25. This will allow us to provide you the virtual meeting link.
Seward Co-op’s Board of Directors is comprised of nine elected co-op owners who serve the co-op for three-year terms. The board typically meets 9-10 times a year on the last Tuesday of the month, at 6:15 p.m. The co-op’s board of directors appreciates hearing from you! They are available to answer questions and provide information about cooperative governance.

Conversations with the Board
2020-08-27 19:00 - 20:00
Join our board on Thursday, August 27 for a virtual listening session at 7 p.m. This time of transformation is an important moment to be together as a community in hope and cooperation. We also hope to reflect on our identity and future work as a community cooperative. Please join us and share your thoughts; RSVP to board@seward.coop.

Holistic Approaches to Thyroid Health (Virtual class)
2020-09-02 18:00 - 19:15
When your thyroid doesn’t function well, it can affect almost every aspect of your health from depression to weight gain. Learn what key nutrients are needed for healthy thyroid function with Sara Jean Barrett, naturopathic doctor and co-founder of Wellness Minneapolis. ND. Join us for a deep dive into thyroid health and discover what you can do to naturally improve thyroid function, increase your energy, mood, and metabolism.
Sara Jean Barrett, ND; Wellness Minneapolis
Free virtual class- Please RSVP in advance. You will receive a Zoom link before the day of the class.

Cooking with Koshiki- Japanese Bento Box (Virtual class)
2020-09-10 18:00 - 20:00
Learn how to craft a beautifully presented bento box In this virtual class with Koshiki Smith from The Japanese Kitchen. This bento box will consist of a variety of delicacies:
• Miso Itame (summer vegetables and tofu sauteed in miso sauce)
• Chicken Karaage (soy, ginger and garlic marinated and fried chicken)
• Warm Green Bean and Tomato Salad
• Goma-Ae (spinach and sesame salad)
• Bittermelon with pickled plum and bonito
• Steamed white rice
Note: The menu is subject change due to the availability of seasonal vegetables.
Koshiki Smith, The Japanese Kitchen
Free virtual class- Please RSVP in advance. You will receive a Zoom link and recipe before the day of the class.

The Science of Emotional Eating (Virtual class)
2020-09-15 18:00 - 19:00
Are you finding yourself browsing in your pantry more in the last couple months? The truth it, emotional eating is an effective tool for relieving stress! While that cookie may make you feel better in the moment, it’s not truly a solution to your emotional strain. Join Jesse Haas, functional nutritionist and co-founder of Wellness Minneapolis to build a better understanding of what draws you to the kitchen when you feel worried/sad/bored/enter-emotion-here. Take home some strategies for breaking the pattern in loving, joyful ways.
If you would like to participate in a mindful eating exercise at the end of this class, please have an almond, grape, piece of chocolate or other small bite available.
Jesse Haas, CNS, LN; Wellness Minneapolis
Free virtual class- Please RSVP in advance. You will receive a Zoom link before the day of the class.

Intro to Soap Making (Virtual class)
2020-09-16 18:00 - 20:00
Learn soap making from one of Seward Co-op’s most popular soap vendors! In this virtual demonstration class, students will be shown soap making using the silicone mold method. Each student receives an instruction manual and a silicone mold prior to the class.
Class registration deadline for receiving a mold is Monday, September 7th at 8:00pm. Participants will need to pick up their molds from the Seward Co-op Friendship store between Wednesday, September 9th and Wednesday, September 16th at 6:00pm.
John Hanson, Seward Soap
$35/$30 co-op owners
No mold option: $25/$20 co-op owners
Please RSVP in advance. You will receive a Zoom link before the day of the class
*Class refund policy – with 24 hours notice, Seward Co-op ticket refunds can be provided minus Eventbrite’s fees

African Vegan Cooking: Chapatti (Flatbread) and Cassava (Virtual class)
2020-09-19 18:00 - 19:00
Join Henry as he creates simple, vegan Ugandan recipes. Today we’ll make flatbread and fried cassava (yuca root).
Henry Kisitu, Jajja Wellness
Free virtual class- Please RSVP in advance. You will receive a Zoom link and recipe before the day of the class.

2020-09-29 18:00 - 20:30
Meetings of Seward Co-op’s Board of Directors are open to any co-op owner. The board typically meets 9-10 times a year on the last Tuesday of the month, at 6:15 p.m. The next board meeting is virtual and will be held Tuesday, Sept. 29; it will include a 10-minute Co-op Owners Comment Period. The board of directors planned this in response to community members’ requests to address the board. Individual time allotment is dependent on number of owners who wish to speak. Agenda is available here. Co-op owners are welcome to observe and an advance RSVP is politely requested. To indicate your intention to attend and/or participate in the Co-op Owners Comment Period, please email board@seward.coop prior to Sept. 29. This will allow us to provide you the virtual meeting link.
Seward Co-op’s Board of Directors is comprised of nine elected co-op owners who serve the co-op for three-year terms. The board typically meets 9-10 times a year on the last Tuesday of the month, at 6:15 p.m. The co-op’s board of directors appreciates hearing from you! They are available to answer questions and provide information about cooperative governance.

Board of Directors' Candidate Forum
2020-10-06 18:00 - 20:00
Join us virtually on Zoom Tuesday, Oct. 6 from 6–8 p.m. for the Seward Co-op Board of Directors Candidate Forum.
What you can expect: An opportunity to engage with the 2020 board candidates and with current directors. You’ll hear about each of the candidates and why they are running for Seward Co-op’s Board of Directors. Bring questions you would like to pose to the candidates, or submit in advance to board@seward.coop.
The goal of the Candidate Forum is to help co-op owners make thoughtful decisions in selecting candidates best suited to help Seward Co-op work towards its Ends Statement.
Please RSVP in advance. You will receive a Zoom link before the day of the event.
RSVP

Holistic Approaches to Autoimmunity (Virtual class)
2020-10-08 18:00 - 19:15
During this class, Sara Jean Barrett, naturopathic doctor and co-founder of Wellness Minneapolis will cover the major dietary and lifestyle factors that contribute to autoimmune conditions. Take home some action steps to prevent and alleviate symptoms of autoimmune diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, psoriasis, inflammatory bowel diseases and more.
Sara Jean Barrett, ND; Wellness Minneapolis
Free virtual class- Please RSVP in advance. You will receive a Zoom link before the day of the class.

How to Cook with Jackfruit (Virtual class)
2020-10-13 18:00 - 19:00
Curious about cooking with jackfruit? This popular vegan staple is a great substitute for pulled pork, taco meat, and more. Learn how to make savory, melt-in-your-mouth jackfruit enchiladas with popular class instructor, Chef Jess Toliver!
Chef Jessica Toliver, Jess Delicious
Free virtual class- Please RSVP in advance. You will receive a Zoom link and recipe before the day of the class.

Intro to Soap Making (Virtual class)
2020-10-14 18:00 - 20:00
Learn soap making from one of Seward Co-op’s most popular soap vendors! In this virtual demonstration class, students will be shown soap making using the silicone mold method. Each student receives an instruction manual and a silicone mold prior to the class.
John Hanson; Seward Soap
$35/$30 co-op owners
No mold option: $25/$20 co-op owners
Virtual class – please RSVP in advance. You will receive a Zoom link before the day of the class.
Class registration deadline for receiving a mold is Monday, October 5th at 8:00pm. Participants will need to pick up their molds from the Seward Co-op Friendship store between Wednesday, October 7th and Wednesday, October 14th at 6:00pm.
*Class refund policy – with 24 hours notice, Seward Co-op ticket refunds can be provided minus Eventbrite’s fees

Talking About Death Won't Kill You: A Virtual Conversation
2020-10-19 19:00 - 20:30
Talking about death doesn’t make it happen faster, it just helps us walk into it with a plan. Much like a birth plan for an impending baby, a death plan can help you, and your loved ones, have a touchstone to come back to when the time gets closer. Whether you are 28 or 88, it’s never too early to envision the final chapter of your life, and never too early to create a document that gives your loved ones comfort because they know what your final wishes are.
Through community sharing and experiential exercises, you will go home with ideas (and maybe a rough draft) of your death plan. Specific examples of dos and don’ts as well as what qualities make someone a good healthcare agent will be explored. Expect lively discussions, laughter, support, break-out rooms for sharing and camaraderie as we discuss what we want and what we don’t want for those final days.
Jeanne Bain, M.A. is a trainer and consultant who specializes in End of Life and Brain Change. She is certified in Positive Approach® to Care, a longtime End of Life Doula and holds a certificate in Community Health Work. Her early work in theater and her love of improv helps to make her classes engaging and fun, even if the subject isn’t.
Free virtual class- Please RSVP in advance. You will receive a Zoom link before the day of the class

Cooking with Koshiki - Nabeyaki Udon (Virtual class)
2020-10-20 18:00 - 20:00
Nabeyaki Udon is a Japanese noodle dish prepared in individual earthenware called Donabe or in a pot that is cooked directly on the stovetop. Besides the chewy, thick Udon noodles, the meal consists of dashi broth, chicken, tamagoyaki (egg omelet), fish cakes, shrimp tempura, mushrooms, and vegetables. Enjoy the piping hot and delicious noodles soup at the comfort of your home.
In this class, participants will learn to make:
•Japanese dashi broth
•Chicken teriyaki
•Tamagoyaki
•Shrimp tempura
Koshiki Smith, The Japanese Kitchen
Free virtual class- Please RSVP in advance. You will receive a Zoom link and recipe before the day of the class.

African Vegan Cooking: Kabalagala - Banana Pancakes (Virtual class)
2020-10-24 10:00 - 11:00
Join Henry as he creates simple, vegan Ugandan recipes. Today we’ll make vegan banana pancakes!
Henry Kisitu, Jajja Wellness

Free virtual class- Please RSVP in advance. You will receive a Zoom link and recipe before the day of the class.

Seward Co-op's Annual Owner Meeting
2020-10-27 18:00 - 20:00
Join us on Zoom on Tuesday, Oct. 27 for the Annual Co-op Owner Meeting, 6–8 p.m. At this year’s meeting, we will build on our equity foundation and begin to discuss what liberation looks like in community and how Seward Co-op and its owners can play a role.
The 2020 annual meeting will feature Resmaa Menakem, the New York Times bestselling author and leading voice in today’s national conversation on racialized trauma. Resmaa will join local activists Mankwe Ndosi, and Sophia Benrud with panel facilitation by LaDonna Sanders Redmond in a discussion around the co-op’s role in the movement for abolition, racial justice and liberation in our communities. Our lens will be focused on the centuries-old cooperative and abolition movements.
Minneapolis-based vocal artist Van Nixon will perform. We will also share the results of the board of directors’ election and announce SEED recipients for 2021, including the Community Choice SEED results.
About the panelists
Resmaa Menakem is the New York Times bestselling author of My Grandmother’s Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies, and is a leading voice in today’s national conversation on racialized trauma. He is a visionary Justice Leadership coach, organizational strategist and master trainer. Resmaa created Cultural Somatics, which utilizes the body and resilience as mechanisms for growth.
As a therapist and trauma specialist, Resmaa Menakem dedicates his expertise to coaching people through civil unrest, organizational change, and community building. He helps communities examine and begin to heal the trauma of racialization, and coaches them on how to do the embodied work to gain the cultural maturity to lead and build community within themselves and within
Mankwe Ndosi is musicmaker, performer, educator and culture weaver focused on sound, story, and expanding the vocabulary of singing. She seeks to infuse creative practice back into the worlds of healing, sustainable economic development, education, and new village community building.
Sophia Benrud is a Black multiracial queer community organizer, postpartum doula, and chef. Sophia is the environmental justice organizer and cofounder of Black Visions Collective, a Black-led, Queer- and Trans-centering non-profit organization committed to Black liberation. Sophia is a co-founder of Divine Natural Ancestry, a project that supports community through tools, supplies and knowledge for growing food in BIPOC communities. Sophia is committed to transforming the current movement by centering communities directly impacted by climate and environmental, food, and healing justice, while building stronger movements to break down systemic violence.
Van Nixon is a talented vocalist and musician with experience performing solo and in bands, specializing in Reggae. Van Nixon’s performance style welcomes the audience to feel a part of his musical experience. His friendly and playful spirit provides a fun and entertaining event every time.
Please RSVP in advance. You will receive an email from Eventbrite that contains a Zoom link to join the meeting. Please ensure you are able to receive emails from Eventbrite here*. Emails with the Zoom info will be sent the day and the hour prior to the meeting.
RSVP
Note about accessibility: There will be a form to request any accommodations (i.e. interpretation services) when you RSVP.
We strongly encourage attendees log in a few minutes before 6:00pm on Tuesday 10/27 to ensure they are able to connect. Your camera and microphone will be off during the meeting. You will be able to access the chat feature. During the event, a limited number of co-op staff may be able to assist with basic troubleshooting. Please raise your hand and a staff person will reach out to you via chat. There may be a delay depending on how many attendees are in need of troubleshooting support.
*Note on receiving the Zoom link via email: Emails with Zoom links are sent in advance of our virtual events via Eventbrite. Eventbrite emails sometimes end up in junk/spam folders- if you have not received a link prior to class, please check your spam folder. If you have previously unsubscribed to Eventbrite’s emails, you may also not receive a Zoom link email. Please make sure you are subscribed to Eventbrite’s mailouts to receive these communications.
If you are still having issues receiving Eventbrite emails, try their troubleshooting guide here.

Food and Your Mood (Virtual class)
2020-11-02 18:00 - 19:00
What – and how – you eat will impact much more than just your physical body. Food and your mood are more connected than you may think! Anxiety, depression, memory, stress, and attention are all influenced by what you eat for breakfast, lunch, dinner (and anything in between). Understanding the interactions between what we eat, how we feel and what we think or feel empowers us to care for ourselves body, mind and spirit. Jesse Haas, functional nutritionist and co-founder of Wellness Minneapolis, will share some doable strategies for uplifting mental wellbeing in a time when maintaining a positive outlook is a daily struggle.
Jesse Haas, CNS, LN; Wellness Minneapolis
Free virtual class- Please RSVP in advance. You will receive a Zoom link before the day of the class.

Holistic Approaches to Gastrointestinal Health (Virtual class)
2020-11-12 18:00 - 19:15
Have you ever wondered how your digestive system works? Sara Jean Barrett, naturopathic doctor and co-founder of Wellness Minneapolis will take you on a tour of the full digestive system. Follow your food as it moves from your mouth to your bowel movements! You will learn about a variety of gastrointestinal concerns including ‘leaky gut’, SIBO, reflux, food intolerances, and more, taking home some important health hacks to relieve digestive symptoms.
Sara Jean Barrett, ND; Wellness Minneapolis
Free virtual class- Please RSVP in advance. You will receive a Zoom link before the day of the class.
