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I am in the metrowest area of MA. looking for a celiac support group for children. Thanks!

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Children's Hospital in Boston runs a support group. They seem to hold a number of their events in the western suburbs. For example, there was a holiday party at Brandeis in Waltham, and I think that their next meeting (on April 1) is going to be in Waltham as well.

617-355-2127 or email: Celiacsupportgroup@childrens.harvard.edu

Also, there is a great store in Needham, A New Leaf, which has an extensive gluten free selection. The owner will also special order products for you.

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Hi - re: Children's Hospital celiac support group. All meetings are held at Children's Hospital in Waltham (it used to be Waltham/Weston Hospital). They hold meetings four times a year with a summer party and a holiday party. We've been to one meeting so far and found it to be very helpful. There's a speaker (on April 1, the topic is siblings and how they are impacted by celiac) and a kids room with crafts, activities and movies and, of course, lots of gluten free food. The next meeting is on April 1 - 2 to 4pm. You need to be a member and they also send out a newsletter every few months.

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