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!
September
Board of Directors Election
August 23 – September 11
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.
Vote for your three favorite candidates in stores or online until Saturday, Sept. 10 at 8 pm, or until 1:10 pm at the Annual Owner Meeting on Sunday, Sept. 11. Election results will be announced during the business meeting portion of our Annual Owner Meeting and in stores the following week.
Lakewinds Annual Owner Meeting
Sunday, September 11 from 1 pm – 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 ticket purchases have closed, but join us for free without a ticket for the business meeting portion and farm activities afterward. Learn more about the event here.
Wellness Wednesday
September 14
Enjoy 10% off body care & supplements. Lakewinds owners can choose to use their once monthly 5% owner discount in conjunction with the Wellness Wednesday discount. Just let the cashier know at checkout.
Annual Owner Patronage Refund
Late September
Look for information about your annual owner patronage refund to arrive in your mailbox in late September, with funds available at the register Sept. 25, 2022 – March 31, 2023. Unclaimed dividends will be donated to a local nonprofit organization.
October
Owner Appreciation Month
All Month Long
October is Owner Appreciation Month at the co-op, and we’re celebrating our owners all month long! This month Lakewinds owners can enjoy extra perks, including:
- An increase in the normal once-per-month owner discount — 10% instead of 5% off on the day of your choice!
- Extra special owners-only discounts throughout the store — find even more owner deals than usual featuring deep discounts on local favorites as well as pantry staples.
- Owners’ annual patronage refunds are now available at the register! Let your cashier know if you’d like to use it on any shopping trip now through March 2023.
Thank you, Lakewinds owners, for your support and investment in our co-op!
October Owner Drive
All Month Long
Not a Lakewinds owner yet? October is the best time to become one — we’re in the midst of our annual owner drive! In addition to the regular incentives of ownership, new owners who sign up in October get special perks, including:
- Free limited edition canvas tote bag and window cling.
- One entry into a drawing for a $100 co-op gift card, with one winner drawn per store in early November.
- Ability to use the owner discount and receive owner deals right away.
Join the co-op for a one-time $90 stock purchase, which covers everyone in your household and is good for life. Becoming an owner is easy, and it only takes a few minutes to sign up. Simply let the cashier know at checkout or swing by the customer service desk the next time you visit the co-op. Learn about the perks of co-op ownership here. (Link to OAM page.)
Wellness Wednesday
October 12
Enjoy 10% off body care & supplements. Lakewinds owners can choose to use their once monthly 5% owner discount in conjunction with the Wellness Wednesday discount. Just let the cashier know at checkout.
Fall Body Care Sale
October 27 – 30
Save 25% on all body care items in our wellness department — skin care, hair care, personal hygiene, grooming products, cosmetics, and more! It’s the perfect time to stock up on clean body care for the whole family. Lakewinds owners can choose to use their once-monthly discount in conjunction with the sale for even bigger savings, just let the cashier know at checkout. Sale is in-store only, while supplies last.
Every Tuesday, any Lakewinds shopper 62 and older receives 5% off their total purchase. Let your cashier know that you’re eligible for the discount.
On the second Wednesday of each month, all body care & supplements are 10% off.