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In-Store Services

  • Free Health Lectures
  • Cooking Classes
  • Registering for Cooking Classes
  • Massage

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    Free Health Lectures
    Since opening in 1977, Marlene’s Market & Deli has hosted free talks by local, regional and national speakers on the health of your body, mind and spirit. These popular talks are held most Tuesdays at Marlene’s-Tacoma and most Thursdays at Marlene’s-Federal Way and begin at 7 pm. 

    Over the years we have hosted natural health luminaries like Jonathan V. Wright, MD, of the world-famous Tahoma Clinic; Michael Murray, ND, formulator of Natural Factors supplements; New York Times bestselling author Jordan Rubin; Tori Hudson, ND, formulator of Vitanica herbal blends; bestselling author Paul Pitchford (Healing with Whole Foods), and Rebecca Wood, recipient of the James Beard and Julia Child Cookbook Awards (for The Splendid Grain), among others.

    Lectures are usually very well attended and we suggest arriving early to ensure a good seat.

    For a complete listing of current lectures, click here.

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    Cooking Classes
     Most people need a little help when transitioning to a more natural lifestyle, and our cooking classes, hosted by a variety of qualified instructors, provide the help you need to get started. Whether you want to learn how to prepare and eat a “living” diet of raw foods, need help removing gluten from your diet, wish to expand your repertoire of vegetarian dishes, or simply enjoy learning how to prepare new foods, our cooking classes can help. 

    For a list of current cooking classes, click here.

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    Registering for Cooking Classes
     Register in person, by phone using a credit card, or by mail, at least 48 hours before class. Payment reserves your spot - without it, you are not registered!

    If you have special dietary needs, please let us know when you register. Refunds will be issued with at least 48 hours advance notice and with 24 hours notice you will be issued a class credit. With less than 24 hours notice no refunds will be issued.

    For our sensitive customers, please refrain from wearing fragrances to classes.

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    Massage
    Chair and/or foot massage is offered daily in both Marlene’s locations. Please call us for information on daily practitioners.