{"id":2542,"date":"2016-12-07T18:51:40","date_gmt":"2016-12-07T22:51:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/santacruzfoodie.com\/?p=2542"},"modified":"2016-12-07T20:00:49","modified_gmt":"2016-12-08T00:00:49","slug":"december-classes-at-new-leaf-community-markets-include-gingerbread-houses-for-kids-and-free-health-lectures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/santacruzfoodie.com\/?p=2542","title":{"rendered":"December classes at New Leaf Community Markets include gingerbread houses for kids and free health lectures"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Kids can make gingerbread houses at New Leaf on Dec. 9<\/p><\/div>\n

New Leaf Community Markets<\/a> has a few lectures and classes this month. Here are some highlights; these are all at the Westside Santa Cruz location at 1101 Fair Ave. (831-426-1306).<\/p>\n

Preregistration<\/a> is required at newleaf.com\/events.<\/p>\n

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If you want to plan ahead, check out their site<\/a> for lots of enticing offerings in January. These include a free series of Monday afternoon nutrition workshops beginning Jan. 9 (January Jumpstart: 4 Weeks to Healthier Eating with Holistic Nutritionist Madia Jamgochian), a paella class (Thurs. Jan. 26, $45 or two for $80, includes wine) and a \u201cone-pot Ayurvedic soups and stews\u201d class with Ayurvedic Practitioner Talya Lutzker (Tues Jan. 31, $45 or two for $80).<\/p>\n

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Friday, Dec. 9<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kids\u2019 Class: Gingerbread House Making Workshop<\/strong><\/p>\n

For ages 8 and up: drop your kids off for a fun, creative hands-on workshop led by Kristen Valenza, founder of Living Roots Food and Floral. They will create houses from scratch using organic ingredients, and take home their masterpieces.<\/p>\n

Time & Cost: 6\u20138pm, $35\/Two for $60<\/p>\n

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Tuesday, Dec. 13<\/strong><\/p>\n

For Seniors: Tuesday Tea with Holiday Spice <\/strong><\/p>\n

Join us for tea time and discover how spices add more than flavor to your recipes. Full of antioxidants and potent antimicrobials, you may be surprised to find out what your spice rack has in store.
\nTime & Cost: 12\u20131pm, Free<\/p>\n

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Thursday, Dec. 15<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>Supporting Your Immune System through Winter<\/strong><\/p>\n

Herbal storyteller Tom Dadant will give a lecture on how to support your body\u2019s primary immune system naturally with beneficial herbs and nutrients. Dadant is a National Educator for Planetary Herbals.<\/p>\n

Time & <\/em>Cost: 6\u20137pm, Free<\/p>\n

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Twitter @santacruzfoodie<\/a><\/p>\n

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