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Hi Everyone!

Our Springfield, Illinois, gfcf/celiac support group welcomes those with
celiac disease and autism spectrum disorders (autism/asperger's/add/adhd).

Our FIRST speaker on May 6, Sunday, 2:30-4pm is Michelle Melin-Rogovin,
Program Director of the new Celiac Disease Program at the University of
Chicago. Stefano Guandalini, a physician and celiac disease researcher (also
Alessio Fasano's teacher) is the medical director.  Michelle will describe
the program's comprehensive approach to care for celiacs.  She will also ask
what needs are not being met in Central Illinois.  I've asked her to
arrange free celiac testing in Springfield for this Fall, and she is
looking into it!

This Sunday, we will have lots of foods to sample, coupons, literature, and
fresh baked gluten-free bread. We might have Gluten Free Living Magazines.

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NEXT MEETINGS, all at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, IL:

June 3, Sunday, 2:30 - 4pm, Conf. Rm. F "How to Shop GFCF at Your Health
Food Store".

July 22, Sunday, 2:30-4pm, Guest Speaker, Danna Korn, author, Kids With
Celiac Disease. Danna's young son has celiac disease, and she believes in
approaching the celiac diet with enthusiasm! Danna will discuss celiac
disease, gluten-free foods that kids like, kid's concerns, and R.O.C.K.
(Raising Our Celiac Kids) Parties; New! Now, Autistic Kids' R.O.C.K. Parties!

August 5, Sunday, 2:30-4pm, Guest Speaker, Betsy Prohaska, author,
Cooking Healthy Gluten and Casein Free Food for Children.  Discussion

about the gluten/casein free diet.  The GFCF diet can be done!  Betsy is
a parent of an autistic child and will discuss practical and attainable
ways to implement this diet.

Best regards,
Mardena Waller

RSVP to Mardena at [log in to unmask], or call Bev Smith (217) 544-7962.

DIRECTIONS TO ST. JOHN'S HOSPITAL, CONF.RM.F St. John's Hospital,
Conference Room F: main floor (2nd). Parking available in the Visitors'
Ramp which is accessible from 9th Street.  Go to: Carol Jo Vecchie Women
and Children's Center in order to enter the building during a time of
construction.  Inside, Information Desk on your right. They will be able
to provide you with directions to Con F.