Gluten Free Stevens Point is a Local Partner of the National Celiac Association (NCA). NCA provides information and resources regarding celiac disease and living gluten free. NCA can be reached at 1-888-4-CELIAC (1-888-423-5422) or via email from the NCA website.
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Our local group provides opportunities to interact with others who live gluten free through social activities and informational meetings. The group is coordinated by Elaine Rubel. She can be contacted at 715-347-2417 or emailed at glutenfreestevenspoint@gmail.com if you have any questions relating to gluten free living.
We meet to discuss the gluten free lifestyle and health related topics. Our conversations are open to anyone so feel free to bring a guest. New people are always welcome. We discuss gluten free topics such as research, new products, local restaurants, recipes and the benefits and challenges of living gluten free. We are also happy to hear from you about topics you feel would be helpful.
I am happy to announce our upcoming meeting, Thursday, August 8th at Trinity Lutheran Church from 3:30-5:00. As always bring your questions and concerns regarding Gluten Free living.
Those attending the August meeting will have the opportunity to share their ideas that are helpful to them on their gluten free walk.
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Following includes information from NCA that was sent out in an email:
Individuals may wish to follow / be connected to all of NCA:
https://www.instagram.com/nationalceliac/
https://twitter.com/nationalceliac
https://www.facebook.com/nationalceliac/
- NCA is officially launching ROCK (Raising Our Celiac Kids) and the website: www.nationalceliac.org/rock or www.raisingourceliackids.org NCA has a couple of ROCK support groups already on board and several more are joining and are super excited to be able to offer increased support for this age group.
- NCA also launched Thrifty Gluten-Free, a cookbook aimed at healthy, easy, and affordable meals. It is available for $7 via download and $17.95 for print. All proceeds of the book will be donated to the Gluten-Free Foodbank. https://nationalceliac.org/join/thrifty-gluten-free-cook-book/
- BIG NEWS-If you didn't hear, there has been movement on the Congressional floor with the introduction of the Gluten in Medicine Disclosure Act of 2019 by Representative Tim Ryan of Ohio. This is the third time the Bill has been introduced so we are really hoping it will pass this time. We NEED YOUR HELP to get this co-sponsored by your House Representatives. Please consider calling, writing or emailing them to urge them to co-sponsor the Bill. Here is the link to the full text and information about how they can sign on: https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/2074/committees and specifically, the committee who is responsible for it: https://energycommerce.house.gov/ If you look at those on this committee, please call them to urge them to support this Bill. THANK YOU!
NCA's partners, the Gluten-Free Food Program launched their new website, www.gf-finder.com where you can search both certified food products and organizations they have certified through their hospitality side. As it is a new website, they are still working out some kinks, but rest assured, this is a fast-growing search option for certified GF safety. Feel free to refer places to them who might benefit from increased education/certification.
- Check NCA’s website with many resources and be aware that you may sign up for the NCA monthly Enews without cost.
- Our meetings will be posted on the NCA website regularly.
- Here are some helpful resources listed by NCA from which to gather information:
www.glutenfreewatchdog.org
Gluten Free Watchdog, Consumer Advocacy Non-Profit
www.celiacnow.org
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston
www.nationalceliac.org
National Celiac Association
http://www.cureceliacdisease.org/
University of Chicago Celiac Disease Center
http://www.massgeneral.org/children/services/treatmentprograms.aspx?id=1723
Center for Celiac Research at Mass General Hospital
https://celiacdiseasecenter.columbia.edu/ Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University, New York City
http://www.childrenshospital.org/centers-and-services/celiac-disease-program
Boston Children’s Hospital Celiac Disease Program
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Gluten Free Stevens Point meets the 2nd Thursday of the months of February, March, April, May, June, August, September, and November from 3:30 to 5:00 at Trinity Lutheran Church. We thank Trinity Lutheran Church for providing a meeting place in their building.
Trinity Lutheran Church: 1410 Rogers St., Stevens Point. The parking lot has an easy entrance on Ellis Street (South of the church), which runs parallel to Clark St. (north side of the church), which is State Highway 66. Meeting space is on the south side of the building near the offices and the library at the round tables.You are welcome to come towards the end of the meeting as needed due to working hours. Feel free to bring guests and children. You may wish to bring something for yourself to drink.
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Email List
To be notified about upcoming meetings or other local gluten free events/opportunities, join our email distribution list. We only send information pertaining to celiac/gluten free living and limit the number of emails. The list is not used for other purposes. To be added to the list, email glutenfreestevenspoint@gmail.com.
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The Wisconsin Rapids Celiac group invites us to join them at their meetings.
Wisconsin Rapids Celiac Support Group Meets Third Tuesday of March, April, May, June, September, October & November.
For More Information
Call Lori at 715-421-7446
The group meets in Wisconsin Rapids at Aspirus Riverview Hospital Water’s Edge Cafeteria the 3rd Tuesday of March,April, May, June, September, October, and November from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free - No registration needed, new members, all ages and family members welcome. For more information call Lori at 715-421-7446.
Travel directions from Plover/Stevens Point area to Wisconsin Rapids and the Aspirus Riverview Hospital: Take 54 to the East Riverview Expy. Go to 3rd St. just before the Wisconsin River. Aspirus Riverview Hospital is on the right on the corner. Turn at that corner and take the first hospital parking lot entrance, but continue past the main Hospital doors to a parking lot just beyond the main doors. Enter the main doors and follow signs for Water’s Edge Cafeteria at the lower level.
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Questions
If you have questions about celiac disease or living gluten free please contact us. Email: glutenfreestevenspoint@gmail.com
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Our local group provides opportunities to interact with others who live gluten free through social activities and informational meetings. The group is coordinated by Elaine Rubel. She can be contacted at 715-347-2417 or emailed at glutenfreestevenspoint@gmail.com if you have any questions relating to gluten free living.
We meet to discuss the gluten free lifestyle and health related topics. Our conversations are open to anyone so feel free to bring a guest. New people are always welcome. We discuss gluten free topics such as research, new products, local restaurants, recipes and the benefits and challenges of living gluten free. We are also happy to hear from you about topics you feel would be helpful.
I am happy to announce our upcoming meeting, Thursday, August 8th at Trinity Lutheran Church from 3:30-5:00. As always bring your questions and concerns regarding Gluten Free living.
Those attending the August meeting will have the opportunity to share their ideas that are helpful to them on their gluten free walk.
********************************************
Following includes information from NCA that was sent out in an email:
Individuals may wish to follow / be connected to all of NCA:
https://www.instagram.com/nationalceliac/
https://twitter.com/nationalceliac
https://www.facebook.com/nationalceliac/
- NCA is officially launching ROCK (Raising Our Celiac Kids) and the website: www.nationalceliac.org/rock or www.raisingourceliackids.org NCA has a couple of ROCK support groups already on board and several more are joining and are super excited to be able to offer increased support for this age group.
- NCA also launched Thrifty Gluten-Free, a cookbook aimed at healthy, easy, and affordable meals. It is available for $7 via download and $17.95 for print. All proceeds of the book will be donated to the Gluten-Free Foodbank. https://nationalceliac.org/join/thrifty-gluten-free-cook-book/
- BIG NEWS-If you didn't hear, there has been movement on the Congressional floor with the introduction of the Gluten in Medicine Disclosure Act of 2019 by Representative Tim Ryan of Ohio. This is the third time the Bill has been introduced so we are really hoping it will pass this time. We NEED YOUR HELP to get this co-sponsored by your House Representatives. Please consider calling, writing or emailing them to urge them to co-sponsor the Bill. Here is the link to the full text and information about how they can sign on: https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/2074/committees and specifically, the committee who is responsible for it: https://energycommerce.house.gov/ If you look at those on this committee, please call them to urge them to support this Bill. THANK YOU!
NCA's partners, the Gluten-Free Food Program launched their new website, www.gf-finder.com where you can search both certified food products and organizations they have certified through their hospitality side. As it is a new website, they are still working out some kinks, but rest assured, this is a fast-growing search option for certified GF safety. Feel free to refer places to them who might benefit from increased education/certification.
- Check NCA’s website with many resources and be aware that you may sign up for the NCA monthly Enews without cost.
- Our meetings will be posted on the NCA website regularly.
- Here are some helpful resources listed by NCA from which to gather information:
www.glutenfreewatchdog.org
Gluten Free Watchdog, Consumer Advocacy Non-Profit
www.celiacnow.org
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston
www.nationalceliac.org
National Celiac Association
http://www.cureceliacdisease.org/
University of Chicago Celiac Disease Center
http://www.massgeneral.org/children/services/treatmentprograms.aspx?id=1723
Center for Celiac Research at Mass General Hospital
https://celiacdiseasecenter.columbia.edu/ Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University, New York City
http://www.childrenshospital.org/centers-and-services/celiac-disease-program
Boston Children’s Hospital Celiac Disease Program
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Gluten Free Stevens Point meets the 2nd Thursday of the months of February, March, April, May, June, August, September, and November from 3:30 to 5:00 at Trinity Lutheran Church. We thank Trinity Lutheran Church for providing a meeting place in their building.
Trinity Lutheran Church: 1410 Rogers St., Stevens Point. The parking lot has an easy entrance on Ellis Street (South of the church), which runs parallel to Clark St. (north side of the church), which is State Highway 66. Meeting space is on the south side of the building near the offices and the library at the round tables.You are welcome to come towards the end of the meeting as needed due to working hours. Feel free to bring guests and children. You may wish to bring something for yourself to drink.
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Email List
To be notified about upcoming meetings or other local gluten free events/opportunities, join our email distribution list. We only send information pertaining to celiac/gluten free living and limit the number of emails. The list is not used for other purposes. To be added to the list, email glutenfreestevenspoint@gmail.com.
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The Wisconsin Rapids Celiac group invites us to join them at their meetings.
Wisconsin Rapids Celiac Support Group Meets Third Tuesday of March, April, May, June, September, October & November.
For More Information
Call Lori at 715-421-7446
The group meets in Wisconsin Rapids at Aspirus Riverview Hospital Water’s Edge Cafeteria the 3rd Tuesday of March,April, May, June, September, October, and November from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free - No registration needed, new members, all ages and family members welcome. For more information call Lori at 715-421-7446.
Travel directions from Plover/Stevens Point area to Wisconsin Rapids and the Aspirus Riverview Hospital: Take 54 to the East Riverview Expy. Go to 3rd St. just before the Wisconsin River. Aspirus Riverview Hospital is on the right on the corner. Turn at that corner and take the first hospital parking lot entrance, but continue past the main Hospital doors to a parking lot just beyond the main doors. Enter the main doors and follow signs for Water’s Edge Cafeteria at the lower level.
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Questions
If you have questions about celiac disease or living gluten free please contact us. Email: glutenfreestevenspoint@gmail.com
