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Support Group On Oregon?

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sunshyne Newbie
sunshyne
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Is anyone familar with any groups in Portland?

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loregon Newbie
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Try this: Open Original Shared Link

I belong to the Portland group. It's a good group. And so is the Vancouver group.

Maybe we'll see you there.

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Open Original Shared Link

Here are some :)

tdrew Rookie
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Anybody know of any support groups in southern Oregon?

Thanks!

Tom in Klamath Falls

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haysn Newbie
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Is there a support group in Salem area or anywhere between there and Oregon City. I live North East of Salem. What happens in these support groups anyway. I would just love to find someone who has been there done that, who can answer questions.

Nancy

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eugenelowcarb Newbie
eugenelowcarb
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I have a low carb store in eugene and I am getting ready to devote shelf and freezer space to gluten-free. I also have floor space where groups could meet...free of charge of course! If there is anyone in the area who is interested in getting something going, please let me know. eugenelowcarb@yahoo.com

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veggf Newbie
veggf
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I realize that these are old posts, but Nancy, I've heard that the Salem group is incredible, but that was a few years ago.

Tom, I haven't heard of active groups outside of Portland and Salem areas. I heard a rumor a few years ago that there was a bit of a group in Bend.

Hope this helps!

I asked this in another thread, but does anyone know of any gluten-free friendly restaurants in Bend? Thanks!

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choiceshealthfood Newbie
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We finally have a Gluten Free Support Group in Eugene, Oregon!

Our next gathering is Thursday, November 9th @ 6pm; I posted on Craigslist under 'Groups'.

This week we will have guest speaker, raffle items, recipe exchange, and much more!

Email, or call me for more information & directions:

brynn, 541.338.8522 or brynn@choiceshealthfood.com

See you there!

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Granny Garbonzo Apprentice
Granny Garbonzo
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<br />I realize that these are old posts, but Nancy, I've heard that the Salem group is incredible, but that was a few years ago.<br /><br />Tom, I haven't heard of active groups outside of Portland and Salem areas. I heard a rumor a few years ago that there was a bit of a group in Bend.<br /><br />Hope this helps!<br /><br />I asked this in another thread, but does anyone know of any gluten-free friendly restaurants in Bend? Thanks!<br />
<br /><br /><br />

There is a little bake shop with some gluten-free stuff that is really good in Sisters. On the side street next to a fishing shop....if you are heading from salem to bend the side street with the bake shop is on the left, ones street over....wish I could recall more....sorry

Granny Garbonzo Apprentice
Granny Garbonzo
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I am in Albany Oregon and must drive to Salem or Eugene to attend a support group....and don't seem to get emails back from the one closest to me in Salem......I think the other salem group that responded to me said it would be ok for me to attend their meetings.....but we all need to get busy creating more support groups. Food is like language, it is a natural social need to be around others who eat and talk like we do.

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gfkidsrock Newbie
gfkidsrock
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I started a support group in Eugene / Springfield for gluten free kids and their families. I have two kids that needed the support. We attended the Salem R.O.C.K. (Raising Our Celiac Kids) and thought it was great and just what we needed in Eugene.

We have gluten free samples and foods. Activities are provided for the kids while they have fun with other gluten free kids and the parents swap stories, recipes, tips, etc...

For more information about this support group, please call Sheri at 541-747-1696 or e-mail at gf_kids.rock@yahoo.com (when e-mailing please type ROCK in the subject line)

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