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thanksgiving

Wishing our members and staff and very Happy Thanksgiving!

Our holiday week schedule is as follows:

University Park
Wednesday, November 22 8am-4pm
Thursday, November 23 CLOSED
Friday, November 24 9am-7pm

Central Square
Wednesday, November 22 6am-8am
Thursday, November 23 8am-2pm
Friday, November 24 8am-8pm

affordable thanksgiving

We’re less than a week away from that turkey dinner, which means it’s time to stock up on all the food!

Luckily Star Market (located right down the street from VIM) has all the necessities on sale. Whether it’s just you or your entire family on Thursday, here’s your buying guide to ensure your day of thanks leaves your wallet saying thanks, too. Here’s to an affordable Thanksgiving!

sweet potatoesFruit and Vegetables:
Peeled Butternut Squash- 99¢ a pound
Sweet Potatoes- 45¢ a pound
Ocean Spray Cranberry Sauce- 3 for $5
Birds Eye Bagged or Green Giant Boxed Frozen Vegetables- buy 1 get 2 free

Meat:
Fresh Grade A Turkeys- 88¢ a pound
Frozen Turkeys- 39¢ a pound
Pepperidge Farm Stuffing- 2 for $5

pumpkin pieDessert:
8-inch apple or pumpkin pie- $3.99
Friendly’s Ice Cream- $1.99
Reddi Wip Whipped Cream- 2 for $5
Ghirardelli Peppermint Bark Bars- 2 for $5
Martinelli’s Cider- 2 for $5

If you enjoy cooking or baking, there is also canned pumpkin, pie crusts, fresh vegetables, cranberries, baking supplies and paper goods on sale as well! If you refuse to even touch the stove, pick up a couple platters of fresh cut vegetables or fruit. You can throw them in a pot to cook, or leave out a vegetable crudite tray. I’m sure your guests will be thankful for a lighter option in the array of dense and indulgent!

Despite all the food surrounding the holiday season, remember that this time of year is meant for love and appreciation. Enjoy your time with loved ones, and give yourself a break, too!

stress-free thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is almost here!

For some this might bring a fun time of family, friends, and good food. For others, it might be a reminder of all the stressful cooking and hosting that needs to be done!

This year, let’s skip the unnecessary worries and make this a healthy, fun holiday season.

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Wishing our members and staff a Happy Labor Day Weekend!

See below for our Labor Day Hours