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Bakersfield Support Group

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stargirl Apprentice
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Hi everyone, I just wanted to let you know that there is a support group starting up in Bakersfield and right now we have about 18 people interested in joining. I know three or four of us here are from Bakersfield were interested in starting up a group. If you would like to join this fledgling group please email bakersfieldceliacs@sbcglobal.net. We will put you on the mailing list for the group and hopefully have another meeting soon.

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debm5 Newbie
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Hello, It's been a long time since I've posted. Previously momof3. I had to change my user name.

Im glad to to back!!!! Stargirl, have you been to Lassens located on California ave, Mervyns shopping center? They are having a seminar re: celiac, Feb 26, 11:00am.

They have a sign up sheet at the front door. They will call you you to confirm.

I tried to e-mail you at the sight to posted. It would not go through for me.

debm5

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Momof3,

If you e-mail Scott, he can change your username for you--then you can keep your personal statistics, signatures, PMs, etc. :)

stargirl Apprentice
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Wonderful to hear from you again! I wondered where everyone had gone. Lassens is helping us to set up the support group. We had a meeting there a month ago where my aunt, mom and I all spoke. This time I think it is just my aunt, all in the family. I would love to see you there, I more than likely will be. I'll see what I can do about the email, I don't know why it wouldn't go through.

debm5 Newbie
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Hello group, I'm glad we are getting support. I really hope that I can attend Sat. My mom is at UCLA as of this past Saturday. They removed her kidney(cancer). So if i'm not there, keep me up to date!

I notified the board re: my user name. They said theres not much they can do about it???? I checked my firewall and cookies, and to my knowledge it's the same.

I did change from R-Runner to SBC dsl. So for now I'll be debm5 I guess.

Glad to be back!! deb

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debm5 Newbie
debm5
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Hi stargirl,

Are the support groups still meeting at Lassens? I hope so!! It's been a stressful time for me. My mom past away march 6th. I feel I am not being as careful with my diet. A support group would be nice.

Debbie

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debm5 Newbie
debm5
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Hello Bakersfield group,

There is a conference coming up in Los Angeles.

Annual Educational Conference & Food Faire( for the whole family!)

Sat, May 21,05

8:30am-4:00pm

@Good Samaritan Hospital(Moseley-Salvatori Conf Cntr

637 South Lucas Ave

Los Angeles, Ca 90017

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debm5 Newbie
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stargirl,

I'm just wanting to find out if the group is still going on at Lassens.

Debbie

stargirl Apprentice
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Sorry it took so long for me to get back to you Deb. The group is still alive but as of right now doesn't have a meeting planned. I'm sorry to hear about your mom. I'll keep in my prayers.

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