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ReFresh
HARVEST
SEASON
+ALL IN FOR
APPLE SEASON
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+FULLY LOADED
FALL SALADS
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+SLOW COOKER
CARNITAS
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+WARMING
SOUPS & SIPS
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Noreen Thomas
of Doubting Thomas Farm
grows organic blue corn for
Garden of Eatin' chips, shown
FALL 2021 on page 6, and rye for Baker's
Field Bread, shown on page 11.
WELCOME UPCOMING
LETTER EVENTS
Hi, Everyone!
2 Annual
Owner Meeting
Sept 19, 1 to 4 pm
4 Fall Body
Care Sale
Oct 22 to 24
Welcome to the 2021 local harvest season! It’s the time of year when we see the tangible Join us at Gale Woods Farm in Save 25% on all body care items
result of Lakewinds’ support of our local and regional food economy. With pandemic- Minnetrista for this once-a-year in our wellness department — skin
induced supply disruptions, droughts, and wild temperature swings in the west and celebration of our co-op community. care, hair care, personal hygiene,
GENERAL MANAGER grooming products, cosmetics,
southwest, our relationships with local farmers, ranchers, and food producers have Together we'll review highlights
Dale Woodbeck of the past fiscal year, hear about and more. It’s the perfect time
proven more important than ever. to stock up on clean body care
future plans, and share some
family-friendly fun on the farm. for the whole family. Lakewinds
editors
Local food production is never easy, even without the complications of a pandemic. Success Enjoy a light lunch, meet local owners can choose to use their
Jena Olson once-monthly discount in
for producers comes from the growing number of consumers who shop according to Sr Communications Manager cookbook author Beth Dooley,
their values. We get fresher, higher-quality food from local producers. And those dance to children’s rock band The conjunction with the sale for
Renee Whisnant even bigger savings. Sale is
producers employ people and support the rural and urban communities where they live. Bazillions, and get to know some
Marketing Manager
of our 2021 LOFF grant recipients. in-store only, while supplies last.
Jennifer Dean All Lakewinds owners and their
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Community & Events
We support local farmers, ranchers, and food producers in three major ways: households are invited.
Baylee Meichels
Thanksgiving
• Buying from local suppliers through thick and thin: We nurture relationships with Social Media & Design
Reserve your free tickets between
producers who have been able to supply fresh food through the last two years with Eric Young 8/27 and 9/10 at lakewinds.coop/
minimal disruption. We provide markets for lots of farms, ranches, and food Marketing Assistant annualmeeting. You’ll be prompted
producers through our retail stores. Sales in our stores provide millions of dollars Ray Norris to select your meal preference NOVEMBER 25
in revenue to local food producers. Marketing Assistant (gluten-free, vegan, and kids’
options available). Please bring an Our stores will be closed on
UPCOMING
• Investing in infrastructure: Packing sheds, irrigation, and tunnels (high tunnels, low electronic or paper copy of your Thursday, Nov. 25 for Thanksgiving.
design
tunnels, caterpillar tunnels, and greenhouses) have become necessary tools for ticket to the event. Owners may As the holiday nears, see details
farms to achieve an appropriate scale for long-term profitability. Over the past 10 JB Design attend the business meeting about reserving your turkey or
years, our Lakewinds Organic Field Fund has invested over $590,000 in more than
70 farms for these kinds of improvements.
photography
Leigh Loftus
EVENTS portion only, which starts at 1:15
pm, without a ticket.
ordering a meal at
lakewinds.coop/thanksgiving.
• Partnering with organizations that support local food: Our Round Up community Recipes & Food Lakewinds Community Learn more at lakewinds.coop/
Styling
annualmeeting.
giving program generates upwards of $180,000 per year for organizations that are Calendar
working to build a more equitable and sustainable food system. SheCooks.Design
1 3 Patronage
Our enduring goal is to bring more local producers into all parts of our stores. Local
producers are one of the keys to the health of rural and, increasingly, urban economies. Vote in the
These producers are our neighbors and colleagues in building communities that value
high-quality food.
RICHFIELD
6420 Lyndale Ave. S
Board Election Dividend Mailer
Richfield, MN 55423
September 1 to 19 SeptEMBER 26
Thank you, friends, for making all of this work possible. Thanks for shopping Lakewinds! 612-814-8000
chanhassen In profitable years, a portion of
Help shape the future of our co-op
435 Pond Promenade profits are returned to shoppers
by casting your ballot in our annual
Chanhassen, MN 55317
board of directors election. Vote for who are owners as an annual owner
952-697-3366
your top three candidates in stores patronage dividend. Look for
minnetonka or online until Saturday, Sept. 18 at information about your dividend
Dale Woodbeck 17501 Minnetonka Blvd. 8 pm, or at the Annual Owner Meeting to arrive in your mailbox in late
Lakewinds General Manager Minnetonka, MN 55345
on Sept. 19 until 1:10 pm. Election September. If patronage dividends
952-473-0292
results will be announced at the are approved by the board of
meeting and in stores the following directors, they’ll be available at the
week. register beginning Sept. 26.
Learn more at
lakewinds.coop/election
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PRODUCT
SPOTLIGHT
AUTUMN
Learn more about
these growers at
lakewinds.coop/blog
with Everything On It
Fall for This Fully Loaded
WA
Seasonal Salad
R
Local produce continues to shine
M
well into the fall. It all comes together
Cedar Hill Orchard
KA
in this veggie-forward salad, a fresh
Hutchinson, Minnesota
combination of locally grown kale, E
L
Family-owned Cedar Hill grows, packs,
caramelized apples and shallots, SA
and ships their delicious apples directly cheese, and a lively vinaigrette made
LA
to grocery stores, while operating a retail
farm store on site during fall harvest.
with local maple syrup. Top it with
hemp seeds for extra crunch and
D
They use integrated pest management nutrition.
Charlie Johnson techniques and implement organic
Whistling Well Farm methods whenever possible.
In a large dry skillet over medium-high
Warm Kale Salad with
Apples & Curried Cashews heat, toast cashews and hemp seeds B&E’s Maple Syrup
LOOK FOR:
until aromatic, about 5 minutes. Produced by local tree farmers, this
Haralsons and Honeycrisps
Remove from skillet and allow to cool. Bourbon-barrel-aged maple syrup is
Just under a 1/2 cup Tierra Farms a flavorful addition to apple cider,
Return the skillet to the heat and add
curried cashews, chopped (after dressings, glazes, and your favorite
All in For toasting)
the butter and sliced shallots. Slowly breakfast foods.
APPLE SEASON
sauté until tender and slightly brown,
2 Tbsp. Field Theory hemp seeds about 8 minutes. Add apple slices
grocery | $16.99-$25.99 | LOCAL
(optional) and sauté for another 8-10 minutes
From Local Orchards, With Love 1-2 Tbsp. Rochdale hand-rolled butter until apples are softened and lightly
2 large shallots (or half red onion), browned. Remove pan from heat.
Apple fans, rejoice! The juiciest season by the University of Minnesota — First thinly sliced
Place the sliced kale in a large wooden
is upon us. What makes these beautiful, Kiss, SweeTango, and Honeycrisp.” Two bunches (12-16 oz) Lacinato kale, salad bowl. Add about 2 tablespoons Field Theory Hemp
locally grown, iconic fruits so wonderful? well washed, stemmed, dried and of the dressing and a pinch of kosher Hearts & Seeds
"Our apples are grown using integrated
We get the “in-cider” scoop from local sliced cross-wise into ribbons
pest management, a process of using salt, then massage the dressing into Local, organic hemp hearts and seeds
growers.
minimum inputs to grow a quality crop,” 3 medium apples (about one pound), the kale for about 30 seconds. add a satisfying crunch to salads, oatmeal
Johnson says. “We’re proud to say the in 1/4-inch slices and more, not to mention loads of
farm was awarded Outstanding vitamins, minerals, and Omegas.
2 oz. Brie or another soft cheese, such For the vinaigrette: In a glass jar with
Whistling Well Farm Conservationist for Washington County grocery | $6.99-$11.99 | LOCAL
ORGANIC BREEZY HILL as Alemar Bent River Camembert a lid, add maple syrup, sherry vinegar
Hastings, Minnesota in 2013. ... [S]oil and water conservation
and Dijon. Add the oil, cover the jar,
are extremely important to us.” Maple Lake, Minnesota
Situated in the rolling hills of Sherry vinaigrette and shake very well. Add kosher salt
Washington County, Whistling Well Charlie is also a children's book author, This enterprise has been growing and pepper to taste. Set aside until
with a certain four-legged member of his organic fruit for over 20 years — and
1 Tbsp. B&E’s maple syrup ready to use.
Farm was founded in 1972 by husband
and wife, Charlie and Carol Johnson. farm family as the inspiration and star of you can taste the dedication. Over time, 2 Tbsp. sherry vinegar
The farm got its name from the his stories — Emmy the Springer Spaniel. grower Patrick Lynch has expanded To assemble: Add the shallots and
Find farmer Charlie's children's books this 1⁄2 teaspoon Dijon mustard Alemar Bent River
whistling sound made when winds travel from two to four orchards with about 15 apples to the kale, add about 2 to 3 Camembert
through rock fissures on the shores of fall at the co-op. acres dedicated to apples and pears. 5-6 Tbsp. roasted walnut oil, such as
more tablespoons of the vinaigrette, This award-winning organic cheese
the nearby St. Croix. “Today, we have La Tourangelle
and toss well. Serve on plates and top is made in Minnesota. Savor the rich,
15,000 apple trees on multiple farm LOOK FOR: Kosher salt and pepper to taste
LOOK FOR:
each portion with equal portions of buttery flavor and creamy texture.
sites,” says Johnson. “The most Honeycrisp, SweeTango, McIntosh,
popular varieties are ones developed SnowSweet, SweeTango, and Honeycrisp cheese, cashews, and hemp seeds. Cheese | $26.99/lb | LOCAL
Haralson, and SnowSweet
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CARNITAS
artful
carnitas
Don't rush this robust fall flavor
Angelic Bakehouse
Spinach Kale Wraps
Vegan and free from most common
Angelic Bakehouse
allergens, these wraps are made
Spinach Kale Wraps
in Wisconsin using whole, nutritious
ingredients.
Deli Recipe
Release!
carnitas REFRIGERATED grocery | $3.69 | LOCAL
KEEP ON GIVING
The best part of this dish just might be
the leftovers. Here are four great ways
Garden of Eatin' to use any extras:
Blue Corn Chips Francisco’s
Pico de Gallo
Wrap in soft taco shells with Add a punch of flavor with this fresh
sliced radishes, chopped pico de gallo made in small batches in
cilantro, and a squeeze of fresh Willmar, MN.
Francisco's lime juice.
REFRIGERATED grocery | $5.99 | LOCAL
Pico de Gallo
Pile onto crusty bread or a
pretzel bun with a slice of Swiss
Pastures a Plenty cheese and your favorite pickle
Pork Shoulder chips.
Toss with quinoa, raw veggies
and greens, and a spoonful of
your favorite salsa. Pastures a Plenty
Pork Shoulder
This local family farm in Clara City, MN,
raises meat holistically, with hogs grazing
Make a breakfast hash! in pasture during the growing season.
MEAT | $5.99/lb | LOCAL
Ingredients DIRECTIONS
2 lbs. bone-in Pastures a Plenty 1. In a slow cooker, layer in poblanos, 4. In a large cast iron skillet, over medium-high, heat 1 Tablespoon Epic Duck Fat.
pork shoulder onions, garlic, orange peel, and about Add about one-third of the meat to evenly cover the bottom of the pan. Don't move
Slow Cooker Pork Siete seasoning packet, divided a 1⁄4 cup of orange juice. Season the it around until it’s browned and crispy. Turn a few times to crisp up, then repeat with
pork with one tablespoon Siete the other meat servings.
Carnitas 4 poblano peppers,
seeds and ribs removed, sliced seasoning. Place pork on top of the
Serves 4-5 5. Warm the wraps over a flame or in a skillet. To assemble, place meat on the wrap, Lakewinds Pablano
vegetables.
1 large onion, sliced add a spoonful of poblano crema and a spoonful of Pico de Gallo. Serve with a Pepper Crema
Want mouth-watering meals for days? 5-6 cloves garlic, sliced 2. Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, until wedge of lime.
While most of our deli-created recipes
A pot of rich and savory carnitas is just Three 3-inch orange peels* fork-tender. are proprietary, we just had to share our
the thing. Made in a slow cooker, you *Use a vegetable peeler to remove only the top layer of orange skin (you don't want crema with the world! Perfect on tacos
Juice of one orange 3. Move pork to a large cutting board
gently simmer a locally raised pork any white pith). Try to keep peels in one piece to retrieve after slow-cooking. or as a dip with chips.
(about 1/2 cup), divided and discard the bone and orange strips.
shoulder over an afternoon for 1-2 Tbsp. Epic Duck Fat (optional) GET THE RECIPE AT
Strain off cooking liquid, keeping the
perfectly moist, fall-off-the-bone flavor. lakewinds.coop/recipes
4-6 Angelic Bakehouse tortillas onions and poblanos. With two forks,
With carnitas seasoning mix from Siete,
Poblano Crema (see recipe) shred the pork into 2-inch pieces, then
you get authentic flavor with much less
4 Tbsp. Francisco's Pico de Gallo return to the slow cooker and stir in the
prep time.
remaining seasoning and orange juice.
Lime wedges
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Turn to low until ready to serve. fall 2021 7
FALL FALL
RECIPES FLAVORS
FALL in
a bowl Ames Honey
Local, award-winning,
single-source honey that
shows the exact sourcing
Autumn is the time for comfort foods of each jar down to the
and in-season root vegetables. You Meet Lisa location of the hive.
Deli Category Manager
get the best of both with this At lakewinds grocery | $6.99 -$11.99
soothing, nourishing soup — a rich LOCAL
blend of roasted carrots, parsnips and
the flavors of chipotle and hazelnut. Four Elements
Serve with local One Love sourdough Soaps, salves, and tinctures
bread and your favorite gruyere for made from locally grown
a perfect dinner pairing. organic herbs. Produced
by Jane and David Stevens,
MOSES 2020 Organic
Roasted Chipotle Farmers of the Year.
Carrot & Parsnip Soup WELLNESS | $7.49 - $19.99
LOCAL
1 1/2 lbs. carrots, ends trimmed,
cut into sticks (1/2 inch by 3-to-5 WellCova Tea
inches) Handcrafted local tea blends
1/2 lb. parsnips, ends trimmed, created by an integrative
physician to support sleep,
peeled and cut into sticks ( 1/2 inch digestion, or energy.
by 3-to-5 inches)
WELLNESS | $14.99
3/4 lb. onion (one large), LOCAL
peeled and cut into 8 wedges
6 cloves garlic, peel left on
2-3 Tbsp. olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1-2 Tbsp. canned chipotle in adobo
sauce
5-6 cups chicken (or vegetable) stock
COMFORT in a CUP
1 Tbsp. raw, unfiltered apple
cider vinegar
2 Tbsp. tamari pepitas
As the days get shorter and the evenings stretch out, we RESTFUL BEDTIME TEA
Featherstone Carrots One Love Sourdough Breads
look forward to quiet moments curled up with a good book
2 Tbsp. American Hazelnut oil American Hazelnut Oil Makes one serving
Add nutty flavor to soups and Customers rejoice when these These chewy, flavorful
and a mug of something delicious. If you love aromatic
One Love sourdough bread slices, salads while supporting a local sweet, crunchy carrots arrive sourdoughs go great with soup. organic ingredients, we have your perfect nighttime 8 oz. water, freshly brought to 212°
toasted company. each fall. beverage. 2.5g WellCova Dreamweaver Tea
Comte Gruyere slices GROCERY | $13.99 | LOCAL PRODUCE | LOCAL BREAD | $6.99| LOCAL
1 teaspoon Ames Honey
$4.99 per 2-lb bag, $9.99 per 5-lb bag Start with a spoonful of the Dreamweaver blend from
Minnesota-based WellCova Holistic Tea, made with 20 drops Four Elements Hypnotic Sleep Aid tincture
Preheat oven to 425°. On a baking
sheet, add the carrots, parsnips, onion fragrant chamomile and vanilla. A dash of honey from
Steep tea in freshly boiled water for about 5 minutes. Add honey
wedges and garlic, and toss with oil local Ames farm brings a burst of sunny sweetness. For
and tincture and stir well. Sip, relax, and sleep tight.
and kosher salt. Pile the garlic cloves stock if necessary (1-2 Tbsp. at a time) until smooth. Add this mixture, the rest of the the finishing touch, add Hypnotic Sleep Aid tincture from
nestled in the center of the vegetables stock, and vinegar to a large saucepan to reheat, stirring occasionally. Season with local maker Four Elements, an organic herbal extract made Consult your healthcare provider prior to use if you are
so they won't burn. Place on middle salt and pepper to taste. Ladle into bowls, drizzle with hazelnut oil, and sprinkle with from rose petals and passionflower. It’s a recipe for calming pregnant or nursing, taking any medication, or if you have
rack of oven and roast for 40-45 pepitas and carrot crisps. Serve with toasted bread and cheese. comfort and deep, restful sleep. a medical condition.
minutes, tossing occasionally, until
vegetables are tender and a bit Carrot Crisps
browned or charred on the edges. Heat 1⁄4-inch oil in a cast iron (or other heavy) skillet. Using a vegetable peeler, peel thin
strips of carrot, turning the carrot after every few shaves. Pat dry on a paper towel, then Tea for Your Tub
Slip the skins off the garlic, then add it, carefully lower strips into the hot oil, keeping chips in a paper-towel-lined plate. Fry for Mrs. Kelly’s Bath Tea is a blend of sage, French lavender, and calendula blossoms that tastes great hot
the roasted vegetables, and the 2-3 minutes until golden. Remove with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate and in your mug — but remember to brew extra to pour into the bath. This soothing herbal mixture relaxes
chipotle to a blender. Puree, adding sprinkle with salt and pepper. body and mind, inside and out. Buying in bulk lets you buy just the amount you want. One cup of this
tea costs about 20 cents.
fall 2021 9
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THE BOARD
VIEW
Dream of
Wild Health
Hitting $1 Million in
the Mark Round Up
Together Donations TRUE CO–OP COLORS Must-try local
Autumn is my favorite season. Cooling temperatures, bursting colors, and autumn breads.
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You likely hear it every time you shop Sustainable Farming harvests are some of the reasons to celebrate. In my family, apples are a perennial
at the co-op: “Would you like to Association (SFA) favorite, but as we continue experimenting with new flavors, squashes and gourds
round up today?” But do you ever Recipient April 2021 are becoming tough competition for the number one spot. Breadsmith
wonder what effect these donations
$17,480 Artisan handcrafted European-style
really have? Those small acts of I love walking into Lakewinds in the fall and immediately seeing all of the pumpkin breads baked fresh each day across
generosity do more good than you Funds from the most recent Round and squash colors. There are bright oranges, deep greens, and many hues of beiges the Twin Cities. Try their baguettes,
sandwich loaves, and delicious
may realize. Since it began in 2015, Up campaign were used toward SFA’s filling up the produce bins. Whether it is a butternut squash inside homemade dipping breads.
our Community Giving Round Up Soil Health for Fruit and Vegetable ravioli or a classic pumpkin pie with acorn squash, I am always looking for ways BREAD | $0.55 - $6.50
donation program has become a Growers program, which offers tools to integrate these autumnal delights. LOCAL
robust engine of community giving, to beginning & emerging farmers and
connecting our shoppers to local experienced fruit and vegetable Shopping at Lakewinds allows me to focus on my next recipe, not where the
nonprofits doing important work. growers to nourish the soil and ingredients originate, because I know their commitment to supporting local One Love
Donations are used to improve food regenerate the environment. farming. That commitment starts with sourcing, giving customers a great selection Delivered fresh from their country
access, build a healthy and equitable of recognizable food direct from trusted growers. Further, Lakewinds continues its bakery in Withee, Wisconsin, One
Love bakes an array of flavorful
local food system, and support “Congratulations to Lakewinds Food local support by fostering strong partnerships. An example of this is the Lakewinds sourdoughs. Perfect for dipping in
Sustainable Farming sustainable agriculture in our region. Co-op on reaching the $1 million mark! Organic Field Fund — a grant program dedicated to impacting local farming and soups or mopping up the last drop
of leftovers.
Association Your Round Up support has made a organic food by making regional farms more sustainable.
Thanks to the many donations of difference in farmers’ lives and on
bread | $6.99
LOCAL
Lakewinds shoppers, we reached a eaters’ plates.” Lakewinds’ dedication to the community is one of the many reasons I choose to
major milestone this summer — over shop the co-op, and I can’t wait to get back to the store and find my next butternut
$1 million in Round Up donations in — Theresa Keaveny, Sustainable Farming squash.
the program's history! Here’s what Baker's Field
Association of Minnesota
that means to a few of the Baker's Field breads are made using
stone-milled flour, from whole
community organizations you’ve grains grown locally at farms like
helped support.
3
certified organic Doubting Thomas
Greater Minneapolis Farm (cover photo).
Ryan Reichenbach
Crisis Nursery
1
Board Member since 2017 bread | $6.99
Dream of Wild Health Recipient December 2021 LOCAL
Recipient June 2020
$16,770
$13,504
Funds were used to provide healthy
Funds were used to support youth meals and snacks to children who
programs and offset unexpected stayed at the nursery. Your donations
expenses due to COVID-19, ensuring also provided monthly supplemental
the produce grown on their farm was food pack distributions for families in
"My favorite breads are Baker's
safely harvested and distributed to their home visiting program. Field 'Good 'Wich of the North'
the community. and Breadsmith."
“At the Nursery, we believe in a strong,
"We were able to safely host youth healthy, connected community.
Greater Minneapolis
programs on site over the summer, We were honored to be a Round Up
Crisis Nursery
which many youth reported as recipient and were blown away by
incredibly impactful since they had how all of you stepped up to help
been out of school and many other neighbors. Thank you for filling bellies,
programs were canceled. We are strengthening families, and building up
grateful for the support of our shared community!”
Lakewinds and your members!"
— Emily Burck, Greater Minneapolis
— Eartha Borer-Bell, Dream of Wild Health Crisis Nursery Association of Minnesota
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6321 Bury Drive, Suite 21 U.S. POSTAGE
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lakewinds.coop TWIN CITIES, MN
PERMIT NO. 27734
CHEESE OF
THE MONTH
SEPTEMBER
Milton Creamery
Prairie Breeze Cheddar
Award-winning aged cheddar
with a creamy texture that
pairs well with fall apples.
Sale Price: $12.99/lb
(reg. $17.99)
LOCAL
OCTOBER
Odyssey Feta
Feta made with Wisconsin cow's
milk for a richer, creamier take
on the goat milk classic.
Sale Price: $6.99/lb
(reg. $8.99)
LOCAL
NOVEMBER
Reny Picot St. Rocco
Triple Crème Brie
Old World-style brie made
using 60% butterfat for a
melt-in-your-mouth texture.
Sale Price: $4.99/ea
(reg. $6.99)
Special Owner-Only Coupons
$2 OFF $1 OFF
One WellCova tea
One Angelic Bakehouse item
Valid Sept. 1 to Nov. 30, 2021
Valid Sept. 1 to Nov. 30, 2021
Valid one-time use per member-owner only. Not valid on prior
purchases. Valid at all Lakewinds locations. Valid one-time use per member-owner only. Not valid on prior
purchases. Valid at all Lakewinds locations.
PLU 20612
PLU 20616
$3 OFF $1 OFF
One B&E’s maple syrup
Per pound pork shoulder roast
Valid Sept. 1 to Nov. 30, 2021
Valid Sept. 1 to Nov. 30, 2021
Valid one-time use per member-owner only. Not valid on prior
purchases. Valid at all Lakewinds locations. Valid one-time use per member-owner only. Not valid on prior
purchases. Valid at all Lakewinds locations.
PLU 20610
PLU 20614
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