Gluten Intolerance Group® of Richmond
Contact
Madelyn Smith
Branch Manager
Phone: (804) 968-4111
Email: gigrva@comcast.net
Mission Statement
The Gluten Intolerance Group of Richmond is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Our Mission is to support persons with gluten intolerances, celiac disease, dermatitis herpetiformis, and other gluten sensitivities, through consumer and industry services and programs that positively promote healthy lives.
2012 Events:
All meetings are held at 7:00 PM at the Trinity U. Methodist Church,
903 Forest Avenue, Richmond , VA 23229, unless otherwise noted.
January 5th, 7PM – "De-stressing Your Life and the Importance of Having Realistic New Year's Resolutions"
Ellen Bernstein, CHHC, A.D.D.P. www.NurtureYourselfNaturally.com
Ellen is a Certified Holistic Health Coach and received her training from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and Columbia University. Through this program, she was trained in over 100 different dietary theories, combining the traditional philosophies with modern concepts like the glycemic index, raw foods, blood type and many others. She loves working with men and women to help develop a personalized "roadmap to health" that suits each one’s lifestyle preference, unique body and the busy lives we all lead. Eating healthy food and slowing down to take care of one’s self can nourish and give each of us more health and energy than you ever thought possible.
January 14th - 10AM "Info to Go" - a program designed for those new to the gluten-free diet
Pre-registration required by contacting gigrva@gluten.net; limited seating
February 2nd, 7PM - "Be all you can be and gluten free. What puzzle pieces are you missing in your diet?"
Jennifer Fagan, RD www.specialtynutritionandhealth.com
Jennifer’s interest in dietetics began with a life changing diagnosis of celiac disease in 2004. She is a Richmond, VA native and obtained her Bachelor of Science from Virginia State University. She also completed her Dietetic Internship with Virginia State University. During this time she found her passion for helping anyone that must follow restrictive diets for chronic kidney disease, food allergies and those who suffer from inflammatory bowel diseases such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (I.B.S.), Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s disease. She stays active in the local chapters of the American Dietetic Association, delivers meals for Meals on Wheels and serves on the Board of Gluten Intolerance Group of Richmond.
Tasting being donated by Biscotti Goddess, www.biscotti-goddess.com
February 20th, 5:30PM - DINERTHON - Gluten-Free Dining together at Shackleford's, 10496 Ridgefield Pkwy, Richmond. Please contact Madelyn for reservations before Sunday, February 19th, www.shacklefords.com
March 1st, 7PM - "Navigating the GIG of Richmond List Serv"
Carolyn Greene, List Serv Moderator
“The Inner Kitchen”
Author, Laurel Herman
Laurel's books will be available for sale and autographing.
March 31st, 10AM - "Gluten-free Brunch"
Come be part of the Brunch bunch!
Please plan to bring a gluten-free dish appropriate for brunch for 8-10 people in a disposable container, or a container you will take home with you. Include an ingredient list please!
Pre-registration only
April 5th - no meeting
April 21st - 10AM - Info To Go! - a program designed for those new to the gluten-free diet
Pre-registration required by contacting Madelyn ; limited seating
April 26th, 7PM "The Conundrum of Gluten Sensitivity" - Dr. Tom O'Bryan, DC, CCN, DABCN
www.theDr.com
Dr. Thomas O'Bryan, who will be coming to us from San Diego, CA, is an internationally recognized speaker and workshop leader specializing in Gluten Sensitivity and Celiac Disease. He is a Sherlock Holmes for chronic disease and metabolic disorders. He is a clinician par excellence in treating chronic disease and metabolic disorders from a Functional Medicine Perspective. He holds teaching Faculty positions with the Institute for Functional Medicine and The National University of Life Sciences. Dr. O’Bryan is always one of the most respected, highly-appreciated Speakers. Dr. O'Bryan's passion is in teaching the many manifestations of Gluten Sensitivity and Celiac Disease as they occur inside and outside of the intestines.
Dr. O’Bryan’s presentation will explain mechanisms involved with the prevalence of Gluten Sensitivity and Celiac Disease and clarify various laboratory tests used to identify such sensitivity. This presentation will let attendees:
· Develop an understanding and appreciation of Gluten Sensitivity
· Understand historic testing options and why they produce such poor results (false negatives)
· Learn new comprehensive testing that reduces false negatives
May 3rd - no meeting
May 10th, 7PM- Dinerthon: Gluten-Free Dining Out together at Crab Louie's Seafood Tavern www.crablouies.com, 1352 Sycamore Square, Midlothian - pre-registration only - contact Madelyn by May 7th for reservation. If you wish to see the gluten-free menu, please request by contacting gigrva@comcast.net.
June 2nd - no meeting
July 5th - no meeting
July 21st - 10AM "Info to Go" - a program designed for those new to the gluten-free diet
Pre-registration required by contacting Madelyn; limited seating
September 6th 7PM - TBA
October 4th - 7PM GIG of Richmond's Town Hall Meeting
A fun meeting of eating together, and planning 2012, what we want to learn about being gluten-free, and how we can help others sharing the fifestyle!
October 20th - 10AM - "Info to Go" - a program designed for those new to the gluten-free diet
Pre-registration required by contacting Madelyn; limited seating
November 1st - 7PM - TBA
November 15th, 7PM- Dinerthon, a program in which participants dine out together in local restaurants - location TBA - pre-registration only
December 6th - 7PM TBA
Flyer
$5 per person will be collected at the door to help defray expenses.