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I am looking for a support group somewhere in the area between Frederick, Md. and Harrisburg, PA. Those places would be the ultimate distance.

I live in southern PA - about a half hour from the Maryland border.

Thanks for info. :)


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Hey

I'm near Frederick and myself as well as a friend of mine have been thinking of putting together a celiac group around the area so maybe we could all get together.

Claire Collaborator
Hey

I'm near Frederick and myself as well as a friend of mine have been thinking of putting together a celiac group around the area so maybe we could all get together.

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Thanks for reply. As i said, the cities named are the farthest out I could possibly go. Let me know what you are up to. :)

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Thanks for reply. As i said, the cities named are the farthest out I could possibly go. Let me know what you are up to.  :)

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I live in the battlegrounds.....but currently am away at graduate school, should be back in that area on and off throughout the next year though

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I live in the battlegrounds.....but currently am away at graduate school, should be back in that area on and off throughout the next year though

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Hello there. Thanks for reply. Is there a Group in your area?

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Hello there.  Thanks for reply.  Is there a Group in your area?

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not that i'm away of, yet anyway

Mom22 Apprentice

There is a support group in Gettysburg, PA that meets twice a year and has a meeting coming up on November 7th, I believe. We have about 40 people and the chairwoman contacts numerous gluten-free companies and gets an awesome abundance of gluten-free samples. I usually come home with several shopping bags of free food. Meetings are on Monday nights. There is also a group that meets in York twice a year, but theirs is on a Friday night. Since they are much larger (100+), they are able to get some great speakers to come in, i.e. Dr. Fasano. Camp Hill, PA also has a group. If you want more information, just e-mail me: prock@pa.net

Mom 2 to 2


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Mahee34 Enthusiast
There is a support group in Gettysburg, PA that meets twice a year and has a meeting coming up on November 7th, I believe.  We have about 40 people and the chairwoman contacts numerous gluten-free companies and gets an awesome abundance of gluten-free samples.  I usually come home with several shopping bags of free food.  Meetings are on Monday nights.  There is also a group that meets in York twice a year, but theirs is on a Friday night.  Since they are much larger (100+), they are able to get some great speakers to come in, i.e.  Dr. Fasano. Camp Hill, PA also has a group.  If you want more information, just e-mail me:  prock@pa.net

Mom 2 to 2

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wow, i live in gettysburg and i've never heard of these groups! thanks for the info!!

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wow, i live in gettysburg and i've never heard of these groups! thanks for the info!!

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Thanks so much for this reply. I started this topic and am most grateful to hear from you. I live in Chambersburg, PA - about an hour away from Gettysburg. I will contact you. Claire

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Another vote for the G-burg Support Group!

Hey Mom22, it's me Lauren, I finally found this site :)

Don't think I'll be able to make it to the next meeting because I have class in Philly that night... but I'm sure my Mom will be there in my place. The G-burg group really is great - they were my saviors when I was first diagnosed! I definitely recommend going to the upcoming meeting. Let me know if you have any questions.

- Lauren

Mom22 Apprentice

LAUREN!!!

Glad to see you found this site. Miss you and will catch you at the meeting in the spring, but will also send you an e-mail. I hope you are doing well and look forward to chatting with your mom. Take care!!

P.S. You won't believe how big the kids have gotten.

Mom 2 to 2

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