May Meeting Update

In these unusual times a physical get-together is not an option. So let’s try to connect through Zoom using your computer, tablet or cell phone.

How’s everyone coping? Difficulty finding gluten free food? Great new recipes? Take-out options?

We’ll “meet” on Monday, May 4 at 7pm.

RSVP and we’ll send you a link to join.

If you have questions or need help before then contact a mentor.

New GFCO Mark

Gluten Intolerance Group has announced the rebranding of the Gluten-Free Certification Organization (GFCO) mark to support global expansion.

GFCO companies will have until 2022 to completely adopt the new mark on packaging.

With the increased demand for label transparency globally, this new mark is meant to add even greater value to brands that are certified by GFCO. The design of the rebranded GFCO mark includes several identifiable features including:

  • The words “Certified Gluten Free” leave no question as to what the new mark represents.
  • The GFCO mark meets both the USDA requirements as well as international trademark registration requirements.
  • The inclusion of the gfco.com website on the mark not only clearly identifies GFCO as the owner of the mark, it also directs consumers to the GFCO website where they can search for certified gluten-free products.
  • Bi-lingual French-English and Spanish-English GFCO marks will be available in the coming months.

April Meeting Canceled

We received an email from GIG (Gluten Intolerance Group) home office:

GIG is continuously monitoring the situation regarding the outbreak of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and wanted to provide you with some important information.

In the interest of public health and to mitigate the further spread of the virus, we are requesting that all group leaders evaluate their support group plans at this time. We ask that all in-person events, meetings, and activities be canceled or postponed for the next 30 days.

Therefore, we have decided to cancel the April meeting.

Mentors are available if you need assistance with living gluten free.

CANCELED: Pancake Breakfast at Holden Arboretum

While the Holden Arboretum is currently open to members and guests for general visitation, we are canceling the pancake breakfasts scheduled for March 28 and 29. Following guidelines from public health officials, we plan to cancel events of this nature that include large groups in an enclosed setting. We’re disappointed to cancel this popular event, but the health and well-being of our guests, staff and volunteers is of utmost importance to us.  At this time there are no plans to reschedule the event.




The Holden Arboretum is once again having their spring pancake breakfast.

From the Holden Arboretum website:

Join us for one of Holden’s sweetest traditions, and explore the sights of spring with a guided hike paired with our traditional pancake breakfasts, now featuring a pancake topping bar! New this year, explore the process of sustainable maple sugaring and Arboretum’s own maple sugaring history with an exhibit and maple syrup tasting.

Saturday, March 28 & Sunday, March 29, 9am – 1:30pm

Seating times: 9am, 9:45am, 10:30am, 11:15am, noon and 12:45pm: Please request Gluten Free

Go HERE to register online

Call 440-946-4400 for more information

$13 member adult, $8 member child, $20 nonmember adult, $12 nonmember child

Menu

New this year–enjoy a pancake topping bar! This year’s event will be catered by Catering Experience.

  • Buttermilk pancakes (Gluten Free available only upon request)
  • Pancake Toppings: Blueberry, Strawberry and Chocolate chip
  • Real maple syrup and sugar free syrup
  • Breakfast meats
  • Fresh Fruit
  • Beverages: milk (white & chocolate); orange juice; coffee, hot tea