2010 Calendar of Events

Month	...............Eventv vvvvvv
January	No Meeting Planned
February	Feb. 20 Tips for making your favorite recipes gluten free.
March	March 20 Central Baptist Church 11:00 AM Covered Dish Brunch (and Pancakes) Easter Egg Hunt - RSVP with Carol by March 17
April	April 17 Central Baptist Church 11:00 AM
May	May 15 Beaver Glenn Clubhouse 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Hot Dogs and Rolls will be provided Bring a covered dish or dessert
June	June 19 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM All Saints Episcopal Church, 1708 Watson Blvd, Warner Robins, 31093 Nature's Own new Product!!!
August	Aug 21 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM All Saints Episcopal Church, 1708 Watson Blvd, Warner Robins, 31093 Summer Salad Luncheon
October	Oct 16 Georgia National Fair Grounds Georgia Goes Gluten Free Dessert Baking Contest
December	Dec 11 Christmas Cookie Exchange & Holiday Foods Demo All Saints Episcopal Church 1708 Watson Blvd. 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
February	Feb 12
April	April 9
June	June 11

CELIAC DISEASE

Celiac disease (CD) is also referred to as gluten sensitive enteropathy (GSE), gluten intolerance, or celiac sprue. It is considered to be the most under-diagnosed common disease today, potentially affecting 1 in every 133 people in the USA. It is a chronic, inherited disease, and if untreated can lead to malnutrition, resulting in numerous secondary disorders. Gluten intolerance is the result of an immune-mediated response to the ingestion of gluten (from wheat, rye and barley) that damages the small intestine. Nutrients then quickly pass through the small intestine, rather than being absorbed.

MISSION STATEMENT

Our mission is to increase awareness by providing current, accurate, information, and education, as well as support to persons with gluten intolerance diseases, such as celiac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis, their families, health care professionals and the general public in the Middle Georgia area.