Anne Luther
President
phone: 501-681-5544
email: aaluther@comcast.net
Mission Statement:
Central Arkansas GIG® is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Our Mission is to provide support to persons with gluten intolerances, including celiac disease, dermatitis herpetiformis and gluten sensitivities to live healthy lives.
Meetings and Events:
"Gluten Free 101 - An Introduction to Living Gluten Free" - This class will be held on an as needed basis. Please call or email Terri or Anne:
General Meetings - Meetings are usually held on the third Monday of each month from 6-8pm in the Fireplace Room of the Arkansas Heart Hospital. This room is located in the Annex building in back of the hospital. Please check this website or the current newsletter for changes in date or time
Monday, January 16th, 6 pm - 8 pm - Kurt Larsen, DC will be talking about health and the advantages of eating gluten free.
Come early to get a complimentary copy of Living Without or Delight Gluten Free. There are also sample packs of Jovial pasta. These items are handed out when you register at the door.
Monday, February 20th, 6 pm - 8 pm - A manager from PF Chang's will talk about the precautions they take to insure your meal is gluten free. A tasty treat will be served. To make sure there are enough servings for everyone, please RSVP for this meeting. Email your RSVP to aaluther@comcast.net
Notes from Anne and LaDonna
GIG's 2010 Annual Conference - Minneapolis.
"This year the theme was "Savor the Flavor". Flavor and choices of gluten free foods continues to expand as more and more people find they have celiac disease or gluten intolerance. The talks emphasized not only living gluten free but eating foods that support good health. Each meeting is like a celebration for living gluten free.
Celebration always includes people - over 300 people attended. I was able to see old friends and meet new friends. I have always said that gluten free people are some of the nicest people I know. I strongly encourage you to attend an annual GIG conference. At these conferences you will meet wonderful people, hear the latest information about celiac disease/gluten intolerance and get to sample new foods from the 50 or more vendors who set up booths.
The next meeting will be held in Orlando, FL June 30-July 2. This will be a wonderful trip for the whole family. I will let you know the details as I hear them.
LaDonna and I are sharing notes we jotted down and hope they accurately represent what the speakers said. This is not medical advice. Please see your medical team for diagnosis and treatment concerns.