Watch for the 2010 Sept announcement later in the summer- The date is: Sept. 19^th from 2-5 pm at St. Robert Bellarmine Parish. The topic is: “Reading Labels” and so much more…… See you then.

American Celiac Family Support Group of RI’s

Fall Meeting Announcement for 2009

Date: Sept 20^th

Time: 2-5 pm

Location: St Robert Bellarmine Parish

1804 Atwood Ave
Johnston, RI 02919

Please note the new location and new time.

Speakers:

• Dr. Bret Ancowitz , GI will speak on “Cancer Risks associated with Celiac Disease”.
• Shaklee’s G/F Products presented by Jill O’Mara Lamoureux, a Celiac with a story to tell….
• Linsey Rogers of Linsey Travel Agency will present us with a possible g/f trip to NYC

Vendors:

• Everybody Eats from NY
• Great Harvest Bread Co, of Cranston
• Jules Gluten Free Co
• Shaklee Co.

Go to our web site for info on these companies.

More are signing up now so come and taste and enjoy products from our vendors.

Raffle Table:

If you have any gluten free items that you would like to donate to our table please do so. We will have Carol Fenster, 1000 Recipe cookbook up for a separate raffle.

Dine Outs: Next dine out will be Oct 18^th, 1pm at Outback Steakhouse Restaurant, Seekonk, more details at the meeting or call Marlene Zollo 1-508-336-3817

Up Coming Events:

1. Sept 21^st at Back to Basics, 500 Main St., East Greenwich from 6:30-8:30 Jules Gluten Free Co will be doing a cooking class. Jules co will be at our Sept 20^th meeting too. Call Back to Basics for details- (401) 885-2679

2. Your support group recommends you sign up now for the first ever Celiac Support Group Conference held right in MA. The Healthy Villi is the sponsor of this fantastic event. Your officers will definitely be attending and we would love to have car pools going as the price is so very reasonable. If you are interested sign up and let us know if you want to car pool with us.

Call Linda at 568-6110 to car pool. We will also need volunteers to man a table to tell others about our fantastic group. Let me know if you would like to volunteer. More details are coming about this volunteer opportunity. Hope to see all our members at this conference!

Saturday, October 3rd, 2009 • 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel, Marlborough, MA

* Features nationally known and respected speakers in the field of Celiac Disease

* Over 27,000 square feet of presentations, workshops, product sampling, and

gluten free food

* Provides a working knowledge on how to live gluten free and learn the latest trends

in celiac research and nutrition

All this for only $35, including breakfast and lunch. You must sign up now for this price!

1-888-4-CELIACS Call/or info@healthyvilli.com

3. Macy’s store is having a non profit shopping day on Oct 17^th , 2009. Details are:

• You purchase a shopping discount card for $5 from your support group and then you are able to shop all day using the 10% and 20% off discount and receive another 25% off one item. What a bargain for $5. This is only being done by non profit groups.
• You can sell these shopping discount cards to family and friends…..
• How do I get a card? Come to the meeting ready to purchase cards. If you are unable to attend the meeting yet want to help sell the shopping card call Millie at 826-0363. All cards not sold will be refunded to you. You can not loose.
• Let your family and friends know that there will be rides for kids, a balloon man, games, food demos, fashion show, and Mario Hilario of Channel 10 will be there and much more……

Your Support Group Membership:

All dues of $25 per year are now due. Please mail your dues to:

American Celiac Family Support Group of RI

155 Reservoir Rd.

Pascoag, RI 02859

If you have a change of address, hard or e-mail or any change let us know. Please mail the dues prior to the meeting so we do not have long lines entering the meeting. If you must pay at the door please have your check ready or exact cash. We want to start the meeting on time. There will be NO membership cards this year due to budget cuts, so you will have to sign in at the registration table. Thanks for understanding. We know everyone is cutting their budgets but you all know your dues are a tax deductible donation and with the food samples alone you get your moneys worth never mind all the information you receive from the speakers. You ask who can attend, and the answer is: All members and their immediate family or partner. All other guests will be charged $5 at the door.

See you all Sept 20^th in our NEW location and NEW time of 2pm. Do NOT come early as the church lot will not be open until 2pm. Of course if you want to help set up do come at 1:30. We could also use donations toward our coffee table. Let me know if you can help or donate. 401-568-6110.

Linda J