Thanks to the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship for a special non-profit rate! We'll have our next meeting on Thurs. Aug. 18 from 6-8. This is on 34th Street, just past 39th Ave, across from the Capri subdivision.
We are growing!! I have had lots of inquiries and folks who hope to attend. Please let me know so I can gauge munchies/drinks.
Agenda!
1. Review of Gluten Intolerance Group (www.gluten.net) and all its programs
2. Review of the vendors I visited at the national GIG conference and taste samples of what I could carry home with me! (Don't eat dessert before you come)..and it's not all food. There's some interesting new lab tests for cross-reactive foods I'd like to share.
3. Review of the keynote speaker, who addressed the non-celiac gluten intolerance spectrum...there's something for everyone in this, celiac or not
4. Time permitting, review of other talks, otherwise we'll chunk away at those in future meetings- SO much info. I'd urge you to start saving now for next year's GIG conference in Denver.
5. Planning next meeting, ideas of what will be helpful/enjoyed by folks. The space we're using includes a kitchen, so hopefully we can do some cooking demos in the future. I have some ideas for speakers. Food coops have been discussed. Fundraising? We need some $.. Restaurant outings? Holiday cookie event? Too many ideas to count.Come share your ideas. I'm planning on quarterly meetings, but we can do some stuff in between, or more often if desired.
This will of course always include support/education for those new to the diet. I have a growing collection of books/magazines to share.
Hope to see you there! Call or email GIGgainesville@gmail.com, 352-215-1078. I work full time, so I may need to be short, but I'll always get back in touch!
See you all on Aug. 18,
Janet
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