Friday, January 7, 2011

support meeting Sunday January 9

Akron Celiac Support Group meeting this Sunday 2-4 @ Akron Children,s Hospital. Planning and prep for our March 5 conference. Also we need kids, teens and adults, ages 8 and up to fill. Out surveys for a national research project on Celiac. Get your conference registrations in.

Monday, January 3, 2011

Northeast Ohio Celiac Disease Conference

Celiac Disease Conference and Vendor Fair
Saturday March 5, 2011

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Alessio Fasano
of the University of Maryland Center for Celiac Research

Additional speakers include:
Dr. Costas Kefalas, Akron Digestive Disease Consultants,
Dietitian Trisha Lyons, Celiac Dietitian of Metro Health
Pharmacist Steve Plogsted, Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Dr. Cydney Fenton, Akron Children’s Hospital Diabetes and Endocrinology

At this event we will have
adult, teen, children and parent and tot programs and a small vendor fair.

Sponsored by
The Celiac Support Groups of Northeast Ohio

Hosted by:
Akron Celiac Support Group &
Akron Children’s Hospital Center for Diabetes & Endocrinology

Akron Children’s Hospital – Sherman Auditorium
Bowery Street
Akron, OH

Registration information will be available at the Support group blog at neoceliacs.blogspot.com, or by contacting Therese Semonin at tsemonin1@neo.rr.com and requesting a registration form.
You may fill in and mail the registration form below.

Registration is limited. Registration begins on January 4, 2011

Celiac Disease Conference and Gluten-Free Vendor Fair
Saturday March 5, 2011
9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Sponsored by the combined Celiac Support Groups of Northeast Ohio
Hosted by Akron Celiac Support Group & Akron Children’s Hospital Endocrinology and Diabetes Department

Akron Children’s Hospital, Main Building, Sherman Auditorium and Timeline Lobby
1 Perkins Square, Akron, OH

Programs for adults, teens and school-age children are from 11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Programs for preschoolers and their parents/guardians are from 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Space is limited and you must pre-register. To keep costs down, we will not be providing meals during the conference. However, you are free to enjoy gluten-free samples from numerous vendors. There is also a cafeteria adjacentto the auditorium. We are trying to make arrangements with them in advance to have a gluten free option available for lunch on that day.

Registration cost is $15 per adult and $10 per child. Discounts are available for those with financial need. Every preschool child must be accompanied by an adult for the entirety of the program. The adult caring for the preschooler is included in the child’s registration fee of $10.

For more information contact:
Therese Semonin
Chapter 111 Celiac Sprue Association
tsemonin1@neo.rr.com
www.neoceliacs.blogspot.com
330-608-8436

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Registration Form
Family name _____________________________________________________
Adults’ names ____________________________________________________
Teens’ names (13-18 yrs) ___________________________________________
School-agers’ names (6-12 yrs) _______________________________________
Preschoolers’ names (3-5 yrs)________________________________________

Number of adults _______ @ $15 each $________
Number teens or school-agers _______ @ $10 each $________
Number of preschoolers _______ @ $10 each $________

Total registration fees $ ________

For confirmation, list your email or phone number_________________________

*Teens: please wear, or bring appropriate clothing for an outdoor activity that will take about 1 hour. This activity will be held rain or shine, warm or cold, and should be great fun.

Make checks payable to Celiac Disease Conference CSA 111.
Detach and return this registration form to:

Celiac Disease Conference Attn: Esther
640 Fairhill Drive
Akron, Ohio 44313

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Thursday, September 24, 2009

Tommy's Pizza Gluten Free Buffet, Oct 18

The Northeast Ohio Celiac Support Group
&
Tommy's Pizza Chicken Ribs
Have joined forces to plan a
GLUTEN-FREE BUFFET!
Date: Sunday October 18, 2009

Time: Choice of 2 Seatings: 2pm or 5 pm.

Place: Tommy’s Pizza Chicken Ribs, http://www.tommyspcr.com
34441 Center Ridge North Ridgeville, OH 44039
(Corner of Center Ridge & Pitts)

Guest Vendor: Bake My Day Bakery

Door Prizes from: Tommy’s, Bake My Day Bakery & Gluten Free Living Magazine

RSVP by Monday Oct 12th (limited seating) to:
Laurie @ lpsammon@cox.net
Include: Choice of Seating Time, Name, City, Email, Number Eating Gluten Free, Total Number in Party.

Gluten Free Buffet Menu:
Pizza & Chicken Wings (assorted)/ Soup & Salad Buffet
Fried Chicken/ Baked Chicken / BBQ Chicken/Jo Jo Potatoes Dessert Pizza
Non-alcoholic beverages included: pop, iced tea, & coffee

GF beer & wine available at additional cost.

Take & Bake Pizzas will also be offered for purchase

Regular Menu:
Available for those not requiring GF food.
(check out website for menu)
GF Buffet Price: $14.99 + tax/tip per person.
Kid’s GF Buffet: Ages 3-9 is $7.99 and 10 and over is full price.

Individuals will be billed separately or as a family.

Bring your family and friends!

Come and enjoy a delicious gluten-free buffet which
you simply won't find at other local restaurants!

Directions to Tommy's: www.mapquest.com
34441 Center Ridge, N. Ridgeville 44039

Hope to see you there!

http://www.geocities.com/clevelandceliac
(Please refer to our website periodically for updates and news)

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Fall Events

Hello Fellow Celiacs,

There are several exciting things happening the next couple of months.

Saturday, October 10 there will be a gluten free tasting at Mustard Seed Market, both locations, Montrose and Solon.

Sunday October 12, we will skip our October meeting in hopes that you can attend one of the other events happening in our area.

October 31-November 2, The national Celiac Sprue Association Conference is taking place in Erie PA. It is just a stone's throw away.

Saturday November 7 or 8, (which ever day is Saturday) the Columbus Celiac Conference and Gluten Free Vendor Fair.


Saturday, September 12, 2009

Sunday, September 13 is Celiac Awareness Day

Sunday September 13 is Celiac Awareness Day. The Akron Celiac Support Group will be meeting at Akron Children's Hospital at 2pm in Classrom D. We have wonderful bakery samples and coupons to share. We have a special activity for the kids. Hope to see you there.

Thursday, September 10, 2009

Back in the Swing of Things

Hello Fellow Celiacs,

We are back into having regular meetings at Akron Children's Hospital for the Celiac Families. We will meet this Sunday September 10 from 2-4 in classroom D on the third floor.
Dietitian Kelly Reed will be speaking. We have a new baker bringing samples and some coupons from other companies to share. There is a special activity for the kids this meeting. Hope to see you there!
Therese

Friday, July 3, 2009

Italian Fest has Gluten Free Pasta!

Thanks to Dennis Altieri, families with Celiac can attend the Italian Fest at Lock 3 downtown and enjoy the pasta! Check out the Sons of Italy Lodge 685!

The Sons of Italy Lodge 685 will be offering Gluten Free Rotini in addition to Penne, Cavatelli and Meatball Subs at the Italian Fest July 10-12 Downtown Akron. I'm trying to get the word out as many places as possible. I only know of your support group. If you know others close by, please forward. Now Celiacs will be able to enjoy the Fest and have their pasta too!