Events
CHAIR YOGA
Come build balance, strength and flexibility!
Every Monday at 11am or Tuesday at 6pm.
Chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga done while seated or using a chair for balance, making the practice accessible to everyone.
Dress in comfortable workout gear.
No fee; however, a donation for Food for All is appreciated.
CARDMAKING
This event is FREE and all are welcome.
WALK WITH A DOC
Walk with a Doc offers a safe space to exercise, learn about health and meet new friends every Thursday at 4pm.
Participants will meet at the Fredericksburg Food Co-op and walk along the Heritage and Canal Path Trail.
This event is FREE and all are welcome.
WALKING GROUP
Enjoy the outdoors, meet new folks, and have fun every Saturday at 9am!
Sticking to healthy habits like a walking routine is easier with friends to support you.
We’ll gather at the Co-op for a walk along the Rappahannock River Heritage Trail and Canal Path, as well as other areas close to the co-op neighborhood.
This event is FREE and all are welcome!
BAG BEE
Participants are welcome to join our team of volunteers who turn t-shirts into tote bags to be offered free to shoppers at the Co-op October 6 at 2pm.
Bring your scissors and new or gently used, washed cotton shirts. We accept adult S, M or L sizes.
Learn to transform unwanted T-shirts into earth-friendly reusable tote bags. It’s easy, fun, and helps the planet!
This event is FREE and all are welcome!
SILENT SENSORY HIKE
This beginner-friendly hike serves as a rejuvenating escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Don’t miss the opportunity to engage your senses fully, tuning into the sights, sounds, and sensations of the forest, and experiencing the effects of nature on mind, body, and spirit on October 9 at 4pm.
Meet in the Fredericksburg Battlefield parking lot at Lee Drive and Pickett Circle.
This event is FREE and all are welcome!
UKULELE JAMMING
Jam out with the Fredericksburg Ukuklele eNsemble (FUN) every other Thursday at 7pm.
Novice or experience, everyone is welcome! Enjoy playing in a no-judgement atmosphere.
Spare ukuleles and sheet music may be available. No commitment required…just come for the FUN!
This event is FREE and all are welcome!
BOOK GROUP
An Arsonist’s Guide to Writers’ Homes in New England by Brock Clarke is a novel about a man who accidentally burns down Emily Dickinson’s house and spends 10 years in prison.
We will discuss this novel on October 10 at 1pm & 7pm.
For more information, contact Linda Winans at Linda@fxbgfood.coop
This event is FREE and all are welcome!
BOARD MEETING
The board will meet to discuss the Fredericksburg Food Co-op on October 15 at 5:30pm.
Email board@fxbgfood.coop to attend.
LIVE MUSIC WITH LAURIE ROSE GRIFFITH & PETER MEALY
Come enjoy the sounds of Laurie Rose Griffith & Peter Mealy on October 17 at 6pm.
Laurie Rose Griffith and Peter Mealy have been captivating audiences for more than two decades.
Their stylistic palette is broad and includes Americana, Rock, Celtic, Jazz, plus a large body of original songs.
This event is FREE and all are welcome!
FOOD AS MEDICINE: LET'S BEAT BREAST CANCER
Join Laura Valero, NP, for a discussion regarding four simple ways to prevent breast cancer on October 25 at 12pm.
Her presentation will include the best foods that not only help prevent breast cancer, but also help with the treatment of breast cancer after diagnosis.
Food as Medicine is a part of the Fredericksburg Food Co-op’s Lunch & Learn series. Enjoy lunch with us as you learn! Participants may purchase lunch tickets at the register for $6.99.
This is the last Food as Medicine event of 2024.
FUNCTION & FLOW: AGING GRACEFULLY
Join us on October 30 at 1pm for an engaging and informative session at the Food Co-op led by experienced occupational therapist Kerri Newman-Darrow.
Kerri will explore practical strategies to maintain mobility, reduce the risk of falls, and age gracefully. Learn how simple lifestyle changes, exercise routines, and home modifications can significantly enhance your quality of life.
This community event is perfect for anyone looking to embrace healthy aging and take proactive steps to ensure long-term independence and well-being while reducing fall risk.
This event is FREE and all are welcome!