Events & Promotions
At Lakewinds, we have a lot to celebrate! From locally grown, organic produce to clean skin care, we love bringing good food and products to our shelves — and to you. We have seasonal events throughout the year, plus sales events, like Wellness Wednesdays, which are held the second Wednesday of each month, and Senior Tuesdays each week.
Here are some of our upcoming events, so you can take advantage of in-store savings and join us in celebrating at the co-op!
August
Wellness Wednesday
August 14
Enjoy 15% off all body care products and supplements in our wellness department. Lakewinds owners can use their 5% monthly discount in conjunction with Wellness Wednesday, just let the cashier know at checkout.
Annual Meeting Lunch Tickets on Sale
August 12 – 31
Reserve your lunch tickets for the 2024 Annual Owner Meeting at Gale Woods Farm, which is taking place on Sunday, Sept. 15. All Lakewinds owners and their households are welcome for a celebration of our co-op and a day of fun on the farm. There is no ticket required to attend the business meeting or participate in farm activities. However, we are requiring meal tickets for the boxed lunch to avoid food waste; get your ticket here. Tickets for lunch are $5 each (free for kids 10 and under) and a printed or e-copy is required for each guest picking up a lunch.
September
Labor Day
September 2
Our stores will be closing early at 6 pm on Labor Day. We’ll reopen at 8 am for normal business hours on Sept. 3.
Board Election
September 1 – 14
Don’t forget to vote in the annual board election in early September! This year, we have three open board positions. Learn more about the candidates at the customer service desks in our stores and at Lakewinds.coop/annualmeeting.
Voting begins at 8 am on Sunday, Sept. 1 online and in stores. Vote for your three favorite candidates in stores or online until Saturday, Sept. 14 at 8 pm, or until 1:10 pm at the Annual Owner Meeting on Sunday, Sept. 15. Election results will be announced during the business meeting portion of our Annual Owner Meeting and in stores the following week.
Proposed Bylaw Updates
September 1 – 14
On this year’s ballot, the board of directors is proposing small language updates to modernize the co-op’s bylaws — and that requires approval by owners. Recommended changes are outlined and explained online at Lakewinds.coop/Elections and will be at the stores’ customer service desks starting Sept. 1.
Lakewinds Annual Owner Meeting
Sunday, Sept. 15 from 1 – 4 pm
7210 Country Rd 110 W
Minnetrista, MN 55364
Join us for our annual celebration of our co-op community! Together we’ll go over the results of our latest fiscal year, hear about plans for the future, and enjoy some family-friendly fun on the farm. All Lakewinds owners and their households are invited. Lunch tickets are available for $5 each (vegan and gluten free options available), or join us for free without a ticket for the business meeting portion and farm activities afterward. Learn more about the event and purchase your lunch ticket here.
Annual Owner Patronage Refund
Late September
Lakewinds owners, look for an information letter about your annual owner patronage refund to arrive in your mailbox in late September. Funds will be available at the register from Oct. 1, 2024 – March 31, 2025. Unclaimed funds will be donated to a local nonprofit organization.
Wellness Wednesday
September 11
Enjoy 15% off all body care products and supplements in our wellness department on the second Wednesday of each month. Lakewinds owners can use their 5% monthly discount along with the Wellness Wednesday discount for even bigger savings! Sale is in stores only, while supplies last.