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The Chocolate Tasting is filling up fast!
Seating is limited. Reserve yours soon so you don't miss out. Two weeks from Sunday, February 9th at 7:00 PM Alice Cozzolino will tell us about the history of cacao and chocolate production, about contemporary chocolate production and politics, about the health benefits associated with dark chocolate, and we will share a blind taste test of many different chocolates, just in time for Valentine's Day!
Register at the store, call 634-5560, or send us an email. Tastings begin at 7:00. The store, including the deli, will remain open until 7:30, though the west entrance will be closed. The café will be closed for seating after 6:45, other than for tasting participants.
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Check Out our Web Site Revamp
Based on your feedback we have begun streamlining and simplifying our web site. TAKE A LOOK On the right side of every page there are quick links for access to things you want to know. The store hours and phone number are in the top right of every page. Our site menu is smaller and consolidated. There is an easy sign up for our newsletter on the left, and much more.. Click through the pages and Send us your thoughts.
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Only one week left in the Co-op Customer Survey
 Over 200 of you have responded so far. Thank you. Your opinions are important to us and We would like to hear from everyone.
It's easy, will only take five minutes, and you could win a $25 Creamery Gift Certificate. Please LINK HERE to let us know what you think.
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Cheese of the week
 This weeks tasting cheese is Manchego El Trigal. Manchego is a DOP cheese, meaning it can only be made from the milk of the Manchega sheep which graze in the provinces of Albacete, Ciudad Real, Cuenca and Toledo, all of which form the region known as La Mancha. Using same day milk Manchego is full flavoured, buttery and complex. Try some with fresh figs and some delicious Pinot Gris. We hope you'll stop in this Saturday and have a taste, we think you will enjoy it. Remember we'll take 10% off the regular price all day.
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 The Old Creamery Co-op Supports GMO Labeling
Massachusetts, along with every other state in the northeast, is now considering legislation to require the labeling of genetically engineered ingredients (GMOs). CT and ME already passed laws that rely on neighboring states to take action. Advocates in Massachusetts have until March 19th, 2014, to get some movement on proposed legislation, otherwise it will die in committee. Elected officials across the state need to hear from their constituents in large numbers.
Call your legislator to demand food transparency by visiting marighttoknow.org (and scroll down)
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Have you missed a past Newsletter, or just remembered an article you wanted to re-read?
A new feature added to the web site (Left column under Join Our Mailing List) is a link to the archive of past issues of the Newsletter. LINK HERE for your walk down memory lane, or use the web site any time you find yourself asking "what was that I read a few weeks ago?"
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Stay in touch, tell us what you think, and help where you can.
For questions about Co-op membership, product requests, suggestions, or other feedback, please send a note to info@oldcreamery.coop. We'll make sure your note is sent to the appropriate person and that you get a prompt response. The Co-op has an email list of over 50 volunteers who are available for occasional requests for assistance. If you can help out from time to time please send an email to volunteer@oldcreamery.coop. We will let you know when we have a need and you can respond when it works for you. If you'd like to contact the Co-op's general manager, send an email to GM@oldcreamery.coop. If you'd like to contact the Co-op's Board of Directors, send an email to Board@oldcreamery.coop. |
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Help us spread the word! Encourage your friends to sign on to receive the Creamery's weekly email newsletter. Better yet, encourage them to become member-owners of the Co-op. You can forward this email to your friends and relatives (for best results, use the "Forward email" link in the white space at the bottom of this page). Rest assured, we won't clog their inboxes and we will respect their privacy. We will not disclose your or their email addresses to anyone else. You can unsubscribe at any time. Thank you for your interest, commitment, and support.
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Your continued patronage supports the ongoing success of our community-owned, values-based cooperative. Thank you for supporting the Old Creamery Co-op as a member-owner, as a shopper, as a friend. We value every contribution to the success of the Old Creamery Co-op.
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