GNHCG Events Calendar 2009-2010
All events require pre-registration. If you are not a member of the Greater New Haven Celiac Group, and have a question about an upcoming event, please click here or send an email to Bill Jacobs at wajacobs@cox.net.
The Greater New Haven Celiac Group (GNHCG) calendar year begins in September. All members of the GNHCG have access to all our meetings, programs events, receive email updates and our publication, Celiac Newsletter. Our events give members the opportunity to socialize and exchange ideas with others diagnosed with CD and DH. The programs are scheduled at various venues, throughout New Haven County in Connecticut, generally on Sunday afternoons. Become a member.
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Fall Meeting featuring Guest Speaker, Alessio Fasano, MD
Medical Director, Center for Celiac Research, University of Maryland
Milford Hospital, 300 Seaside Avenue, Milford, CT
Renowned in the field of Celiac Disease, Dr. Fasano was recently named Researcher of the Year for 2009 by UMB. Don't miss the opportunity to be updated on the latest developments in celiac disease research.
Saturday, October 2, 2010
GNHCG's Celiac Walkathon of Connecticut
Beardsley Park, Bridgeport ~ 9:00 - 11:30 AM
1875 Noble Avenue, Bridgeport, CT
Although it has been three years since the GNHCG has sponsored the Celiac Walkathon of Connecticut, our spirit has been undaunted. Save the date and join us on October 2, 2010 for this very worthwhile event to support and raise funds for celiac disease research, education and awareness. We also raise funds for scholarships for special programs and events for GNHCG kids. Check back for information and registration fees.
Located in Bridgeport, Beardsley Park is over one hundred acres of beautiful trails and grounds housing a wildlife refuge and is home to Connecticut's only zoo (entrance fee to the zoo is not included in the registration fee).
Sunday, November 7, 2010
"Taste of Celiac" - Vendor Fair
1:30 - 4:30 PM
Annex Club, 554 Woodward Avenue, New Haven, CT
This is our fourth vendor fair, a very popular event featuring gluten-free products from the Greater New England area and beyond. It's a great opportunity to ask specific product questions and to "sample before you buy"!
Many items will be available for purchase.
There are still vendor spaces available. Please contact Event Chair, Lisa Turcotte: kayariley@yahoo.com for information.
The following is a summary of some of the many exceptional and varied meetings, programs and events sponsored by the GNHCG since 1996.
Educational material and seminars presented by physicians: Dr. H. Binder, Dr. Bennick, Dr. D. Chang, Dr. A. Fasano, Dr. P. Green, Dr. Lang, Dr. T. Malahias, Dr. D. Pashankar, Dr. Spiro and Dr. R. Vender.
Authors, Bette Hagman, Rory Jones, Robert La France and Ann Whelan, shared their experience and knowledge about celiac disease.
Dietitians and other medical personnel shared their expertise. Among them, Kathy French, Erin Halfpenny, Michelle Melin Rogovin, Ronni Alicea, Ann Lee, Dr. Marita Holl and Lauren Komack.
Bob Moon and Bev Chevalier, Rebecca Bunting, Beth Hillson, Rebecca Reilly, and Judy Smith provided cooking demonstrations.
Committee and Board members organized: four GNHCG Walkathons, successfully raising money for and awareness of celiac disease, GF Pot Luck Dinners with recipes provided by GNHCG members, GF Restaurant Dinners, “Taste of Celiac” featuring GF vendors and their products and New Member Workshops.
