Once you or a family member has been diagnosed with celiac disease,
where can you go for accurate, up-to-date information? Our support
groups can be a great resource for the news about
current research, product information and availability, travel ideas,
cooking suggestions and other lifestyle tips. Led by a Registered Dietitian,
meetings address the challenges of the gluten free lifestyle and provide
a venue for networking, sharing recipes and experiences.
Please call to register for all support group meetings at
1-888-724-7123. All meetings are held at the Saint Barnabas Ambulatory Care Center from 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. on the dates listed below. If you are interested in childcare during meeting times, please call the Center at 973-322-7272.
Click here for downloadable educational material from each meeting.
2nd Tuesday of the month, next meeting 10/14
3rd Tuesday of the month, next meeting 10/21
Teens (11-18): 4th Tuesday of the month, next meeting 10/28
Gluten Free/Lactose Free, Gluten Free/Diabetic. Please call the Center at 973-322-7272 if interested in these or other special interest groups.
October 2008 –– When it comes to candy, we’re all kids at heart! Just in time to discover safe candies for Halloween, and pick up information for Passover and Easter too!
November – – The price of admission for this meeting is a dish of your favorite homemade gluten free food for all to sample! While we eat, Dr. Gary Goldberg, Clinical Psychologist, will lead a discussion about feelings of deprivation and coping strategies during the holidays. Regular support group meetings will NOT meet this month. Don't forget to register for this event at 1-888-724-7123.
A Gluten-Free Holiday:
How to substitute grains with safe alternatives
for those with Celiac Disease during the Holiday
Season.
December 2008– – Come
sample gluten free goodies and hear poet and author of The Gluten Free Bible, Jax Peters Lowell, give her inspirational message about living gluten free. Bring your copy of any of her books for signing! Regular support group meetings will NOT meet this month. Don't forget to register for this event at
1-888-724-7123.
January 2009 – – Ever wonder if gluten free food is tax deductible? What are children with celiac disease really entitled to at school? Come hear the scoop and other practical tips.
February 2009 – – GF foods can be higher in calories and fat than their mainstream counterparts. Come to discuss suggestions for weight management and hear about various GF weight management products.
March 2009 – – Passover is a time of plenty for anyone following a gluten free diet. Let’s talk about why and how to stock up during this time.
April 2009 – – come hear about what’s new on the celiac research front.
May 2009 – - TBA
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