July 2026
The monthly newsletter of Basics Cooperative Natural Foods.
New Co-op Owners
Welcome!
Amy Beaman
Karen Borowski
George Brant
Jodi Brown
Christine Gensler
Cydney Gipper
Terry Gresl
Michael Kuktinitis
Keith Lipman
Patrick Meuer
Julie Monroe
Janelle Murphy
Cory Neeley
Joy Pearson
Rebecca Penn
Sandy Sass
Rianne Schick
Bonni Schulze
July Round Up Non-Profit: Ice Age Trail Alliance, Rock County Chapter
Remember to tell your cashier you want to Round Up your purchases to the nearest dollar to donate!
Staff Anniversaries
Thank you for your dedication!
Cooperation in Action
When you see them in the aisles, please give Eli, Justin, and Jim a “Congrats & Thank You” for being elected to serve as volunteers on the Basics Board for the next 2 years.
The Basics Board meets every other month to discuss the Co-op’s long-term plans, finances, and legal commitments. Got big-picture ideas for the Co-op you’d like to share with the Board? Email basicscoopboard@gmail.com. Your email will be shared at the next meeting. Board president Jim occasionally hosts Coffee with the Board on Super Tuesdays so that you can stop by and speak to him in person!
Thank you to everyone who attended the Annual Owner Social & Potluck in June
The conversations, food & drinks, gifts, and raffle prizes flowed freely! Extra appreciation from Basics to our main raffle and gift bag sponsors: Andalou Naturals, Weleda, Garden of Life, Utzy Naturals, Blue Farm Blue Corn Chips, Dr. Bronner’s, Yum Earth, Late July, and Beekeeper’s Naturals. We hope everyone who attended is enjoying their generous samples from these brand partners that we are so proud to support and work with at Basics.
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Co+op Recipe
Nigerian-Style Veggie Salad
Health & Wellness
Featured Owners
Local Spotlight
Sip, Sip, Hooray! Cookout Sips
Reunion Malbec
Los Monteros Cava Brut
When it's summer, we fire up the grill because who really wants to heat the kitchen to cook? Beat the heat with a couple of our new wines that go great with grilling out and picnics!
Reunion Malbec $12.99
Malbec is a wine that can adapt to many people's tastes, and with a slight chill, they go amazing with grilled foods. Think grilled veggies or a nice juicy burger.
Los Monteros Cava Brut $11.99
This sparkling white wine has notes of citrus and melon, with a smooth finish. It would go great with your grilled seafood or a nice, crisp salad.
Browse more than 100 new items that just arrived over the past month.
July Events
Saturday, July 4 Holiday Hours 9a.m.-5p.m. (Cafe closing at 4:45)
Corporate Wellness Partners
Thank you to our current partners, Janesville Veterinary Clinic and Janesville Athletic Club, for partnering with Basics to support a healthier workforce and community. Are you a local business owner or manager? Inquire about our Corporate Wellness Partner Program. Empower your staff to achieve their best health with private wellness classes, extra discounts at Basics, product giveaways, and more!
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