<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> The Maryland Celiac Support Group In Cooperation with Greater Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. Area Celiac Support Groups ASK YOU TO JOIN US For a great afternoon of food, entertainment and information SUNDAY, MAY 2, 1999 1:30-6:00 p.m. GREATER BALTIMORE MEDICAL CENTER: Physicians Pavilion East 6500 North Charles Street Towson, MD THE DAY WILL BEGIN with the opportunity for all friends, spouses and First & Second Degree Relatives of Celiacs to be tested as part of the on going U of MD Center For Celiac Research's Serologic Study of the Prevalence of Celiac Disease in the USA. There is NO CHARGE for these services. The results will become part of this very important study and will be made available to participants. Those with positive indications will be advised to have an intestinal biopsy completed by their own qualified medical practitioner for final determination. Dr. Alessio Fasano will address us with a brief update of the study. THEN: CAROL FENSTER, Ph.D. author of three gluten-free and more cookbooks will speak to us on "Special Diet Celebrations" (which is the title of her latest cookbook) without wheat, gluten, dairy or eggs. She is renowned for her practical yet in-depth approach to cooking for those of us on special diets. Her new cookbook will be available for your review and purchase. LASTLY - After listening to Carol talk about it, we'll then have the opportunity to taste and purchase FOOD, FOOD, FOOD from a great list of Gluten-free Suppliers: The Gluten-free Pantry, Mrs. Robens, Kinnikinnik, Ener-G Foods, MenuDirect (Dietary Specialties), Lewis Natural Products, Bob & Ruth's Crackers, Foods By George and (not quite food, but sometimes even more important) Stokes Pharmacy. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED AS SEATING IS LIMITED. A MINIMUM CONTRIBUTION OF $5.00 PER ADULT FOR THE SPEAKER AND FOOD SHOW WILL RESERVE A SEAT. ALL PROCEEDS WILL BE CONTRIBUTED TO THE CENTER FOR CELIAC RESEARCH. For additional information and reservations call: Jim Scheder 410-252-6777