Upcoming GIG of Harrisburg Programs:
Celiac Disease & Gluten Intolerant 101 Class
Monday, October 18, at 6:30 p.m.
Mohler Senior Center, 25 Hope Drive, Bldg. 35, Hershey
Registration Deadline: Monday, October 11th
Phone: 717-520-9817 or email: harrisburg@gluten.net
This class is specifically designed for those newly diagnosed with celiac disease, wheat allergy, or gluten intolerance and for those just looking for updated educational information. This program shares current information in a small group format for those learning how to adhere to a gluten free and wheat free diet. We will have available an educational packet used during the class for a fee of $5.00 ($4.00 for members). Gluten free refreshments and a take-home shopping bag with gluten free samples and literature will be provided for free. Pre-registration is highly recommended to assure proper set up and sufficient handouts.
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Q & A by Cynthia Kupper, RD, CD
Executive Director of Gluten Intolerance Group of North America
Monday, November 1, (6:30 p.m. for shopping and 7:00 p.m. program)
Mohler Senior Center, 25 Hope Drive, Bldg. 35, Hershey, PA
Registration Deadline: Friday, October 22
Phone: 717-520-9817 or email: harrisburg@gluten.net
We are so fortunate to have the opportunity to have our GIG Executive Director and nationally know dietitian, Cynthia Kupper, travel all the way from the state of Washington to be our guest speaker. She will be following a question and answer format to assist you in having a better understanding of gluten intolerance and share the American Dietetic Association’s guidelines on the gluten-free diet.
We will also have numerous gluten-free vendors available for your shopping convenience. You can shop at 6:30 p.m. or after the program. In addition, we offer a reference and cookbook library for your use in borrowing books and gluten-free refreshments.
Please register for this program by Friday, October 22, to assist our vendors and to assure set up and refreshments are sufficient.
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Gluten Free Food Co-Op
Deadline: Monday, August 16!!
Delivery: Friday, August 27 (Pick up is required at the August 30th program or by special arrangements with Juanita. Frozen food must be picked up on delivery day.)
Steps to follow to place an order through the Food Co-Op:
1) Check out the Gluten Free items available from Garden Spot Distributors by going to their website – www.gardenspotdist.com. Click on "Products" on the left column of the Garden Spot Distributors webpage.
2) Call Steve Rosenberg at 717-652-3177 or email sixteasguy@comcast.net to obtain the current case prices of items of interest. Remember that a small change in price could occur from the time ordered and the actual delivery date.
3) Monthly special list will be emailed to all members as soon as received from Garden Spot.
4) Then if you decide to place an order, download the order form from this website. (see below). Mail your order form to Juanita Julian ( 1468 Park Lane, Harrisburg, PA 17112) with your check made payable to “GIG of Harrisburg” to arrive no later than the above listed deadline.
5) In order to place an order with Garden Spot, we will need to receive a grand total of $400 in orders and payments by the deadline.
6) Additional questions or you would like to receive the monthly specials, please contact Food Co-op Chairperson, Juanita Julian at 717-571-5892 or email jfitzgerald3441@yahoo.com.
Order Form 2010
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