Category: Events

AUGUST 2023 Meeting (IN PERSON!)

Celiac Disease and the Gluten Free Diet Resources
Celiac Disease and the Gluten Free Diet Resources

IN PERSON MEETING!! We will be gathering in person for our August Meeting on Monday August 7, 2023. The Independence Branch of the Cuyahoga County Public Library will host us in the main meeting room from 7:00- 8:15. The Steering Committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. The address for the Library is, 6361 Selig Dr., Independence, OH 44131. The ZOOM connection will also be available for those who wish to join our meeting on ZOOM.

How’s everyone coping? Difficulty finding gluten free food? Using and adapting new recipes? Take-out and dining options? Let’s share your experiences of gluten free managing, shopping, working, and congregating. Gluten free items will be available for tasting at our meeting.

Trying to get some of those extra holiday pounds off? Wondering how you can do it gluten free? We can help.

We’ll meet on Monday May 1, 2023 in the main meeting room at 7:00 p.m. at the Independence Library, 6361 Selig Dr., Independence, OH 44131

RSVP for the in person meeting or the Zoom meeting and we’ll send you a link to join by ZOOM. Check your email the day before the meeting. Please note in the Comment section whether you will be attending the In Person or Zoom meeting.

If you have questions or need help before then contact a mentor.

JUNE 2023 Meeting (IN PERSON!)

Celiac Disease and the Gluten Free Diet Resources
Celiac Disease and the Gluten Free Diet Resources

IN PERSON MEETING!! We will be gathering in person for our June Meeting on Tuesday June 6, 2023. The Independence Branch of the Cuyahoga County Public Library will host us in the main meeting room from 7:00- 8:15. The Steering Committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. The address for the Library is, 6361 Selig Dr., Independence, OH 44131. The ZOOM connection will also be available for those who wish to join our meeting on ZOOM.

How’s everyone coping? Difficulty finding gluten free food? Using and adapting new recipes? Take-out and dining options? Let’s share your experiences of gluten free managing, shopping, working, and congregating. Gluten free items will be available for tasting at our meeting.

Trying to get some of those extra holiday pounds off? Wondering how you can do it gluten free? We can help.

We’ll meet on Monday May 1, 2023 in the main meeting room at 7:00 p.m. at the Independence Library, 6361 Selig Dr., Independence, OH 44131

RSVP for the in person meeting or the Zoom meeting and we’ll send you a link to join by ZOOM. Check your email the day before the meeting. Please note in the Comment section whether you will be attending the In Person or Zoom meeting.

If you have questions or need help before then contact a mentor.

U Chicago Celiac Disease Center – Virtual Family Education Day

Virtual Program

https://uchicago.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMtceyrqjktE9Qt83Wo-Dni93K2D8vACWq3#/registration

https://www.cureceliacdisease.org/

PREREGISTRATION IS NECESSARY TO RECEIVE THE CODE FOR ACCESSING THE MEETING VIRTUALLY. Click the above link to access registration.

Join us Saturday, May 20th. 
This year’s Family Education Event will take place virtually and explore Celiac Disease throughout the continuum of care.  All are welcome.
8:30 – 8:40 Welcome and Opening Thoughts

8:40 – 9:05 Session 1 – Medical Clinical Presentation and Diagnosis of Celiac DiseaseRitu Verma, MD, ChB
Family Coping StylesRitu Verma, MD, ChB and Priyanka Chugh, MD, MS presents on parenting children with celiac and without in the same household
Follow UpRitu Verma, MD, ChB discusses the importance of follow-ups and speaking with a dietitian, psychologist, educators, research assistants, and doctor regularly and as needed depending on patient needs

9:05 – 9:35 Session 2a – Emotional Jennifer Wildes, PhD
Presents on the topic of disordered eating

9:35 – 9:40 BREAK

9:40 – 10:10 Session 2b – Emotional
People Coping With Celiac Disease in Creative Ways(panel discussion)Erin Smith of Gluten-Free GlobetrotterKim Thomas of Let Them Eat Gluten-Free Cake on YouTubeMichael Frolichstein and Cameron Weiner of Celiac Project Podcast
Shane Goldberg Author of From Surviving to Thriving Chloe Goldberg – Gluten Free Cooking

10:00 – 10:10 Community Support Groups and Resources
Lindsey Yeakle discusses local and national support groups and resources available.

10:10 – 11:15 Session 3 – Social

10:10 – 10:30 Travel
Erin Smith, gluten-free travel blogger discusses traveling with celiac disease safely along with tips and tricks for traveling with children.

10:30 – 10:50 RelationshipsPriyanka Chugh, MD, MS
discusses maintaining relationships with friends, family and significant others. 

10:50 – 11:15 Restaurant Know How (panel discussion)
Teens from InTransit. Dena GoldbergLindsey YeakleRitu Verma, MD, ChB

11:15 – 11:30 Closing Remarks

May 2023 Meeting (IN PERSON!)

Celiac Disease and the Gluten Free Diet Resources
Celiac Disease and the Gluten Free Diet Resources

IN PERSON MEETING!! We will be gathering in person for our May Meeting on Monday May 1, 2023. The Independence Branch of the Cuyahoga County Public Library will host us in the main meeting room from 7:00- 8:15. The Steering Committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. The address for the Library is, 6361 Selig Dr., Independence, OH 44131. The ZOOM connection will also be available for those who wish to join our meeting on ZOOM.

How’s everyone coping? Difficulty finding gluten free food? Using and adapting new recipes? Take-out and dining options? Let’s share your experiences of gluten free managing, shopping, working, and congregating. Gluten free items will be available for tasting at our meeting.

Trying to get some of those extra holiday pounds off? Wondering how you can do it gluten free? We can help.

We’ll meet on Monday May 1, 2023 in the main meeting room at 7:00 p.m. at the Independence Library, 6361 Selig Dr., Independence, OH 44131

RSVP for the in person meeting or the Zoom meeting and we’ll send you a link to join by ZOOM. Check your email the day before the meeting. Please note in the Comment section whether you will be attending the In Person or Zoom meeting.

If you have questions or need help before then contact a mentor.