Store Calendar

Plastic Shopping Bags Eliminated

In 2007, in support of our Core Value of Caring for our Communities and our Environment, Whole Foods Market stores in Toronto and Oakville stopped offerring plastic bags at our check outs.  We give you a $0.10 refund for every bag you bring and use for your groceries.  You also have the option of donating that $0.10 to the One Dime At A Time Charity Recipient that month.  If you don't bring a bag, we have free paper bags - made from 100% recycled paper.

 

• Saturday, July 4th

  In store sampling

  Wander our aisles today and find active demos for Stirrings Mixers and Rimmers, along with locally made Neal Brothers Salad Dressings & Croutons.

• Sunday, July 5th

  In store sampling

  Wander our aisles today and find active demos for Organic Meadow Ice Cream - perfect for a hot July day!

• Tuesday, July 7th

  Naturopathic Lecture Series - Beautiful Skin: Your Complete Guide to Looking Your Best at Any Age

  6:00 - 7:30 pm $10

  Acne, fine lines, liver spots and scars are all concerns for most people. Learn what you can do to slow down the aging of your skin and keep its youthfulness.

  This lecture is given by Dr. Atousa Faraz (416-840-6866 dr.atousafaraz.nd@gmail.com). She is a licensed and registered Naturopathic Doctor both in Ontario and British Columbia. She received her Bachelor's of Honours Science degree in physical organic chemistry from York University and earned her Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine from the accredited Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. Dr. Faraz runs her practice in Yorkville. For more information about her please visit: www.thenaturopath.info.

  Those who attend will receive a $5 Whole Foods Market Gift Card.

• Friday, July 10th

  In store sampling

  Wander our aisles today and find active demos for Celestial Green Iced Tea and Whole Raw Sugar.

• Saturday, July 11th

  In store sampling

  Wander our aisles today and find active demos for Eden Foods Garbanzo Beans.

• Sunday, July 12th

  In store sampling

  Wander our aisles today and find active demos for Organic Meadow Ice Creams - mmmmm good on a Sunday afternoon!!

• Saturday, July 18th

  In store sampling

  Wander our aisles today and find active demos for Goat Cheese Cherva Crumble - perfect on a summer salad!

• Sunday, July 19th

  In store sampling

  Wander our aisles today and find active demos for Nutrisoya Natur-a Glace.

• Saturday, July 25th

  In store sampling

  Wander our aisles today and find active demos for locally made Jensen Cheddar Cheese - great on top of burgers from the grill!  Also check out Starlite Cuisine Frozen Foods - not your typical frozen dinner!  Perfect with Casa Fiesta Enchilada Sauce and Salsas.

• Sunday, July 26th

  In store sampling

  Wander our aisles today and find active demos for Nutrisoya Natur-a Glace.

• Tuesday July 28th

  Detoxify For Balanced Radiant Skin

  6:30 - 7:30 pm $5

  Discover an age old method to detoxify and establish a more vital, healing lifestyle.  Learn how to approach skin care from a holistic point of view and create beauty rituals that are detoxifying and healing. Find out how to address skin imbalances holistically and how to avoid synthetic ingredients that may be contributing to health problems and aging your skin prematurely.  Your skin can teach you which foods to avoid and which foods to increase in your diet. You will learn a simple method to determine your own skin and body type and a unique approach to identifying and correcting imbalances, before they become more serious health issues. 

  Instructor Bonita Barth is an accomplished herbalist and aromatherapy consultant. Bonita teaches natural perfumery and herbal compounding and has worked extensively in the development of natural skin care lines and personal aromatics.  Her company 'Essential Botanicals' has been bringing organic plant products to the Canadian marketplace since 1993.

   

• Thursday, July 30th

  Starting to Feed Your Baby Solids

  10:30 - 11:30 am $20

  Health Canada recommends starting babies on solids at six months of age. This can be a daunting time... how do you start, what do you start with, how much, what time of day are all questions new mom's have.

  • Plan what, when and how they are going to start and progress
  • Minimize any potential reactions to foods and how to recognize what is a food reaction
  • What foods to introduce at what age
  • What foods are available to buy from stores and what to look for in a baby food
  • Why organic   

  Beth Beaulieu, RHN is a Registered Nutritionist who works for Sprout Right (416.471.9267) a nutrition consulting service offering support to mothers-to-be, new mothers and their babies to improve their nutritional choices. For more information go to www.sproutright.com  

   

• Thursday, July 30th

  In store sampling

  Wander our aisles today and find active demos for Annie's Salad Dressings, Annie's Ketchup and Yves Burgers - everything you need for a backyard summer party.

• Tuesday, August 4th

  Naturopathic Lecture Series - Getting Pregnant Now: Fertility & Pregnancy

  6:00 - 7:30 pm $10

  Infertility can be very difficult to treat. It can place a big burden on the relationship. There are many aspects to getting pregnant and giving birth to a healthy child. In this lecture you can learn about essential elements involved with pregnancy and fertility. Expecting mothers and couples are all welcome to attend this informative talk.

  This lecture is given by Dr. Atousa Faraz (416-840-6866 dr.atousafaraz.nd@gmail.com). She is a licensed and registered Naturopathic Doctor both in Ontario and British Columbia. She received her Bachelor's of Honours Science degree in physical organic chemistry from York University and earned her Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine from the accredited Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. Dr. Faraz runs her practice in Yorkville. For more information about her please visit: www.thenaturopath.info.

  Those who attend will receive a $5 Whole Foods Market Gift Card.

• Thursday, August 13th

  Making Homemade Baby Food

  10:30 - 11:30 am $20

   It's cheap, fast and easy. Learning how to make baby food is great fun! Experiment with different types, textures and colours to expose your baby to tasty and nutritious foods.

  What's included?

  • What do you need to make baby food?
  • How to combine foods to maximize nutrient content?
  • What nutrients your baby needs at different stages of development?
  • How to minimize and recognize potential reactions to foods.
  • Why choose organic?
  • What foods your baby may not be ready for or able to digest?
  • How to properly store your homemade food?

  Instructor Lianne Phillipson-Webb Dip. ION RNCP is a Registered Nutritionist and the owner of Sprout Right (416-471-9267), a nutrition consulting service offering support to mothers-to-be, new mothers and their babies to improve their nutritional choices. For more information go to www.sproutright.com

• Thursday, August 27th

  The Next Stage of Feeding Your Baby ... What To Do After Puree

  10:30 - 11:30 am $20

   The following topics will be covered: 

  • How to start introducing foods with more texture and finger foods.
  • What to include in your baby's diet that covers vitamin and mineral needs.
  • Ideas and recipes of what to make including new foods like beans and lentils.
  • Keeping your baby interested in a variety of foods.
  • Great ideas of 'super foods' as finger foods.
  • Maximize on the textures that your baby likes.  

  Instructor Lianne Phillipson-Webb Dip. ION RNCP is a Registered Nutritionist and the owner of Sprout Right (416-471-9267), a nutrition consulting service offering support to mothers-to-be, new mothers and their babies to improve their nutritional choices. For more information go to www.sproutright.com

• Tuesday, September 1st

  Naturopathic Lecture Series - Heal Your Gut: Find Out What Foods You Are Allergic To

  6:00 - 7:30 pm $10

  Gas and bloating are common gastro-intestinal tract complaints that most people have. The more serious kinds of complaints would be constipation, IBS, Crohn's disease, peptic ulcer, heart burn and etc. If you have and suffer from any of these disorders then you will definitely benefit from attending this talk. The talk will cover different approaches to dealing with digestive problems as well as treatment options available to you.

  This lecture is given by Dr. Atousa Faraz (416-840-6866 dr.atousafaraz.nd@gmail.com). She is a licensed and registered Naturopathic Doctor both in Ontario and British Columbia. She received her Bachelor's of Honours Science degree in physical organic chemistry from York University and earned her Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine from the accredited Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. Dr. Faraz runs her practice in Yorkville. For more information about her please visit: www.thenaturopath.info.

  Those who attend will receive a $5 Whole Foods Market Gift Card.

• Tuesday, September 16th

  Transforming Tension with the Alexander Technique

  6:00 - 7:15 pm $5

  Come and discover why for over 100 years, people have relied on the Alexander Technique to address excess tension, especially in the neck and back, improve ease and freedom of movement, increase energy and vitality, and enhance the abilities of athletes and performing artists.

  Join Tanya Benard (416-405-9893), Certified Teacher of the Alexander Technique, to find out how our sense of where our body is in space can become unreliable, and lead us to compress ourselves without realizing it.  See for yourself how this educational approach can empower you to transform tension, stand tall, and feel better.  Tanya currently maintains a private practice in Toronto.  For more information, please visit www.alexandertech.ca

   Those who attend will receive a $5 Whole Foods Market Gift Card.

   

• Thursday, September 24th

  The Feel [Better] Lecture

  6:00 - 7:00 pm $5

  The feel [better] lecture will discuss various factors in a person's daily life that can lead to aches, pains and injuries. The talk will address activity and lifestyle modifications that a person can make to feel better and tips on posture, sleeping, stress reduction and well being. This interactive class will allow time for questions on injuries, stress, fitness, and natural pain management.

  Dr. Liza Egbogah (416-366-1710) is the CEO and Co-founder of the[clinic], Toronto's premier Executive Chiropractic Health Center www.theclinic-toronto.com.  She is a Doctor of Chiropractic, graduating with Summa Cum Laude and clinic honors from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College and also holds a Pharmacology degree with distinction from the University of Alberta. Dr. Liza is a certified ART® (Active Release Technique) provider and certified personal trainer. Dr. Liza is involved in continuing medical education with Harvard Medical School and is a member of the Harvard postgraduate association. As a chiropractic physician, Dr. Liza has had extensive experience consulting with senior executives and political leaders on health matters, pain control and stress reduction strategies. She is an avid speaker and enjoys promoting health and fitness through public speaking engagements, workshops, and health fairs.

  Those who attend will receive a $5 Whole Foods Market Gift Card.

• Tuesday, October 6th

  Naturopathic Lecture Series - Recharge & Renew Your Body with Detoxifying

  6:00 - 7:30 pm $10

  Detoxification has become a very popular terminology used among many different health care professionals for the last few years in the ever-growing field of natural health care. It goes beyond just taking a bottle of supplement and it can be in fact a lot more complicated. This lecture will go over other things that you may need to know before taking supplements for detoxifying.

  This lecture is given by Dr. Atousa Faraz (416-840-6866 dr.atousafaraz.nd@gmail.com). She is a licensed and registered Naturopathic Doctor both in Ontario and British Columbia. She received her Bachelor's of Honours Science degree in physical organic chemistry from York University and earned her Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine from the accredited Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. Dr. Faraz runs her practice in Yorkville. For more information about her please visit: www.thenaturopath.info.

  Those who attend will receive a $5 Whole Foods Market Gift Card.

• If your community group needs meeting space, Whole Foods Market has their classroom available free of charge. The room can accommodate 20 people. For more information, contact jim.empey@wholefoods.com

Notices

Class Registration Info

Please call 416.944.0500 for more information or to register for any of these unique classes. Unless otherwise stated, please register in person at the customer service desk or by phone.

Most classes require advanced registration of 48 hours. Payment in full is required upon registration and payable by cash, debit or credit. Whole Foods Market reserves the right to reschedule classes with insufficient enrollment. Students will be notified if the class is cancelled at least 24 hours in advance. Please notify us at least 24 hours in advance if you are unable to attend in order to receive store credit. Class value can be applied to another class or redeemed as store credit.

Please enquire about recipe specifics if you have food allergies.