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Anybody In The Bay Area Or Nearby?


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grodeylocks Apprentice

So I am looking to make new friends in the Santa Cruz/San Jose area or nearby who have celiac because I think it would be great for the moral support. I'm also looking for some single gluten free ladies in the area. Lol. Let me know who is in this area and it would be great to meet you.


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Well, I'm not super-close to you, but I live in Martinez in the East Bay. You know, if you check out Meetup.com, there are a number of celiacs who meet up on a regular basis. We oftentimes meet at Mariposa Bakery in Oakland.

tom Contributor

Hey, was wondering how you were doing. I live in SJ (Willow Glen neighborhood) & work up by 237 & 880.

Are you in Santa Cruz or live/work SC/SJ?

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My bf and I live in San Jose near Los Gatos, and work in central San Jose. We have thought of putting together a celiac support group. Maybe this could the beginning of one?? Like many others here we also have other food sensitivities too. We are both involved in the creative arts and recently hypnotherapy.

grodeylocks Apprentice

My bf and I live in San Jose near Los Gatos, and work in central San Jose. We have thought of putting together a celiac support group. Maybe this could the beginning of one?? Like many others here we also have other food sensitivities too. We are both involved in the creative arts and recently hypnotherapy.

That sounds like a great idea and I would be willing to attend this if you make it happen. Is anyone else out there in our area that might want to begin meeting up monthly perhaps?

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