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Philly Mtg At Abington Hospital

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Anyone have any details on the meeting this month at Abington Hospital? I ran into the president of the support group at Bunn's in Southampton (they had a gluten-free tasting event last week) but I didn't catch the date or time. Also, is there a fee to join the group or can anyone attend the meetings? I did come across the website for this support group but it's seemed outdated and didn't provide much info. Thanks!!

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Skylarker Newbie
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I'm in Philly, too, new to this, and I'm curious to know about a support group, too.

Thanks.

Judyin Philly Enthusiast
Judyin Philly
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I'm interested too

I'll see what i can find out

they only meet a couple times a year but usually had alot of venders there...........if it's like the old meetings

judy

ok just found this on google. Since March 21 is a Friday i assume this is correct.

Mar. 21 - Abington, PA - 7:00 to 9:00 pm

Celiac Disease: Symptoms, Nutritional Deficiencies and How to Achieve Wellness on a Gluten-Free Diet

Greater Philadelphia Celiac Support Group

Abington Hospital

1200 Old York Road

Abington, PA

Open Original Shared Link

No entry fee.

Contact: Karen Dalrymple, 215-757-1233

----------my question..........do you have to be a member with paid dues to attend. Anyone know?

ok just sent a email to the contact on the web site

will post if i get a reply

judy

Judyin Philly Enthusiast
Judyin Philly
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your right the old forum isn't updated

got this note back from a member so i'll post what i learned.

____________________________

Hi Judy

You need to contact Karen Dalrymple, Co President, 215-757-1233. At the present she does not have email.

Doors open at 5:45PM to enable you to see vendors and speak with other members. Meeting starts at 7:30PM. Karen can give you the details on membership.

I am no longer able to be active in the support group. My dear wife, who was President for 23 years went home to be with her Lord four years ago.

There is an old web site which should be taken down so I suspect you may have found that.

Best Ed

JustCan Explorer
JustCan
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Thanks Judy! I called Karen Dalrymple but her answering machine says to call someone named Donna. Tried that but she wasn't available. Then I called Abington Hospital's education center that lists the support group on their website but they didn't know anything either - told me to call Karen which I already did. So, I may just go over to Abington Hospital on the 21st and see if I can find it (I'm only about 5 minutes from the hospital anyway).

Judyin Philly Enthusiast
Judyin Philly
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That's strange that Abblington didn't have a record of it.

Please post if you go.

From others, i've heard it's a really good event.

lots of free food.

good luck

judy

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JustCan Explorer
JustCan
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Finally found the info about the Philly Support Group meeting tonight:

Category Support Group

Topic Celiac Sprue (Gluten Intolerance) Support Group

Facility Abington Memorial Hospital

Location Lenfest Pavilion, Frobese Conference Center: Frobese Auditorium, rooms P & G and rooms 1 & 2

Start Date 03/21/2008

End Date 03/21/2008

Start Time No Start Time

End Time No End Time

Description This self-help group is for individuals who cannot digest the gluten of some grain foods. Information, a newsletter and support in following a gluten-free diet are available.

This group will meet at 5:45 p.m.

Fee Comment Free

Contact Information Donna Sawka, (215) 943-2028

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JustCan Explorer
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Just wanted to post that I went to this support group meeting tonight. I had to pay $25 to join the group but it was well worth it. They had several food vendors there so we could try all their different items - lots of yummy cakes, breads, etc. There was also a really interesting author who did a presentation about celiac disease and vitamin deficiencies. The next meeting is the third Friday in October.

Judyin Philly Enthusiast
Judyin Philly
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Just wanted to post that I went to this support group meeting tonight. I had to pay $25 to join the group but it was well worth it. They had several food vendors there so we could try all their different items - lots of yummy cakes, breads, etc. There was also a really interesting author who did a presentation about celiac disease and vitamin deficiencies. The next meeting is the third Friday in October.

Thanks so much for this email

I'm so glad you had a good time and benefited from attending.

Do you remember who the author was or a few of his bits of info?

About how many were there.

Thanks again.

Judy

JustCan Explorer
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Hi Judy...here's the info on the author...

Cleo Libonati, RN, BSN, co-founder of Glutenfreeworks.com, and author of

Judyin Philly Enthusiast
Judyin Philly
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thanks so much for the info

do you think you'll go to the Oct meeting?

Judy

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