2010 Events:
All meetings are held at 7:00 PM at the Trinity U. Methodist Church,
903 Forest Avenue, Richmond , VA 23229, unless otherwise noted.
January 7th – Madelyn Smith – Impacting the Lives of Gluten Intolerant People
February 4th– Gluten-Free Skin and Beauty Care for both men and women
The following company representatives will display gluten-free products and present:
Adriana Brown, Indep. Mary Kay Sr. Beauty Consultant, www.marykay.com/adrianavbrown
Kathy Mackey, Owner, Executive Concepts LLC - NuSkin, www.executive-concepts.com
Pat Smith, Executive VIP, BeautiControl, www.beautipage.com/patsmith
March 4th - Chef John Csukor – Kor Food Innovation – Gluten-Free Food Demonstration – Reservations only, limited seating. Attendees must be 21 years and over. This meeting will not be held at Trinity U. Methodist Church. Call or email for reservations (twegig@comcast.net; 804-968-4111)
April 1st – Dr Juan Villalona, Dr. Puneet Puri, Department of Gastroenterology and Nutrition, VA Health Systems (MCV)- Sit Down Q&A – Gluten Intolerance
Celiac Month of May - Celebrating with the following Richmond Restaurants that serve gluten-free and have chosen to participate in the GIG Chef to Plate Awareness Campaign:
The Melting Pot
9704 Gayton Road
Richmond, VA 23233
Phone: 804-741-3120
PF Chang's China Bistro
9212 Stony Point Pkwy
Richmond, VA 23235
Phone: 804-253-0492
Sin e Irish Pub & Restaurant
1327 E Cary St
Richmond, VA 23219
Phone: 804-649-7767
Cheese Roll Bake Shop
8911-D Patterson Avenue
Richmond, VA 23229
Nile Ethiopian Restaurant
309 N. Laurel Street
Richmond, VA 23220
May 6th – Shirley Braden – “Using Blogs and Social Networking for your Gluten-Free Advantage”
June 4-5th – 2010 GIG National Education Conference, Savor the Flavor of a Healthy Gluten-Free Life – Minneapolis, MN (no local meeting)
For information or registration go to www.gluten.net or call 253-833-6655.
July 1st – no meeting
August 5th – no meeting
Sept 2nd – Dr. Eddy Pizzani, Gastroenterologist, St. Mary’s Hospital, “The Celiac Affection” – the historical background of celiac disease, beginning in 200AD
Oct 7th – Town Hall Meeting
Nov 4th – Roben Ryberg – Author of “Gluten Free Kitchen” and “You Won’t Believe It’s Gluten Free” presenting “Great GF Fakes and a Surprise!”
Dec 2nd – Chef Rob Murphy – Healthy Choices Cooking Demonstration
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