Date:Monday, February 22
Time:6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Location:Mt. View Christian School2810 NE 259th Street
Ridgefield, WA 98642
To sign up, call Renee LaCombe at (360) 980-0317
Learn about dyslexia at a free 3-hour presentation featuring leading dyslexia expert, Susan Barton.
Dyslexia affects 20% of the population, and is the most common reason a bright child will struggle with reading, writing and spelling. Find out why these children struggle and what you can do to help.
Monday, February 1, 2010
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Celiac Clinic - Auburn, WA
Celiac Clinic - Auburn, WA
This group education program is designed especially for persons newly diagnosed with celiac disease, gluten intoelrances, or those needing a refresher course. Spouses are welcome. Parents/guardians should attend for/with children under 14. Course is not appropriate for young children.
Course covers:
What is celiac disease?
In-depth review of gluten-free diet
Finding gluten-free products
Meal planning and dining out
Cooking with gluten-free products
Other sources of gluten
Living healthy and happy with celiac disease
Individual 1-hour consultation (optional)
Clinic is taught in one 4-hour session (10 am to 3 pm – includes 1 hour lunch), with the option of an individual consult.
Pre-registration required.
Location: GIG Office, Auburn, WA
To register call: 253-833-6655, Mon - Fri 8:00 to 4:00 pm
A registered dietitian will teach the clinic. GIG does not process insurance claims.
This group education program is designed especially for persons newly diagnosed with celiac disease, gluten intoelrances, or those needing a refresher course. Spouses are welcome. Parents/guardians should attend for/with children under 14. Course is not appropriate for young children.
Course covers:
What is celiac disease?
In-depth review of gluten-free diet
Finding gluten-free products
Meal planning and dining out
Cooking with gluten-free products
Other sources of gluten
Living healthy and happy with celiac disease
Individual 1-hour consultation (optional)
Clinic is taught in one 4-hour session (10 am to 3 pm – includes 1 hour lunch), with the option of an individual consult.
Pre-registration required.
Location: GIG Office, Auburn, WA
To register call: 253-833-6655, Mon - Fri 8:00 to 4:00 pm
A registered dietitian will teach the clinic. GIG does not process insurance claims.
Summer Camp for Kids and Teens Who are Gluten Free!
GIG Kids Camp West (Camp Sealth, Vashon Island, Washington)
Gluten Free Camp for kids
Session 4: July 19 – 24, Mon – Sat, 6 days
Session 5: July 26 - 29, Mon - Thurs, 4 days
Session 4/5: July 19 – 29, Mon – Thurs, 11 days
These dates include 3 camping options: all 10 days or 2 shorter sessions.
At Camp Sealth we will attend camp with the American Diabetes Association, and can easily accommodate children with both gluten intolerances and diabetes.
Camper spots fill quickly, especially at Camp Kanata (often by Feb). Reserve your camper’s spot early.
Camp Sealth is peanut-free. Camp Sealth also has specially trained staff for children with special needs. Please contact them directly for more information.
About GIG Kids Camps
Gluten Free Camp for kids
Session 4: July 19 – 24, Mon – Sat, 6 days
Session 5: July 26 - 29, Mon - Thurs, 4 days
Session 4/5: July 19 – 29, Mon – Thurs, 11 days
These dates include 3 camping options: all 10 days or 2 shorter sessions.
At Camp Sealth we will attend camp with the American Diabetes Association, and can easily accommodate children with both gluten intolerances and diabetes.
Camper spots fill quickly, especially at Camp Kanata (often by Feb). Reserve your camper’s spot early.
Camp Sealth is peanut-free. Camp Sealth also has specially trained staff for children with special needs. Please contact them directly for more information.
About GIG Kids Camps
“Way To Be Gluten-Free” Kids Day Camp
Way To Be Gluten Free Workshop for Kids
February 13, 2010
10:00 am - 2:00 pm (9:30 check-in)
Cost: $15 per child
This workshop is intended for children aged 6 to 10 years old. Parents are welcome.
PCC Natural Market, Greenlake7504 Aurora Avenue North, Seattle, WA
This fun and practical workshop is designed to empower kids with gluten intolerance to participate in meal planning and preparation. Kids will learn which foods contain gluten, where to look on labels for gluten information and what key words to look for, and then they will apply that knowledge by shopping for gluten-free ingredients in the PCC store. Our goal is to help kids work towards self-sufficiency and to become proactive in their own care. Please make sure that long hair is tied up and use close-toed shoes.
Way to Be Gluten-Free" will be conducted by TAGS teen volunteers (Teen Advocates with Gluten Sensitivities) and Cynthia Kupper, executive director of Gluten Intolerance Group of North America (GIG).
Space is limited to 15 kids. Cost: $15 per child.
To register for the workshop: Click here, call 253-833-6655, or email Rebecca.Powell@gluten.net
February 13, 2010
10:00 am - 2:00 pm (9:30 check-in)
Cost: $15 per child
This workshop is intended for children aged 6 to 10 years old. Parents are welcome.
PCC Natural Market, Greenlake7504 Aurora Avenue North, Seattle, WA
This fun and practical workshop is designed to empower kids with gluten intolerance to participate in meal planning and preparation. Kids will learn which foods contain gluten, where to look on labels for gluten information and what key words to look for, and then they will apply that knowledge by shopping for gluten-free ingredients in the PCC store. Our goal is to help kids work towards self-sufficiency and to become proactive in their own care. Please make sure that long hair is tied up and use close-toed shoes.
Way to Be Gluten-Free" will be conducted by TAGS teen volunteers (Teen Advocates with Gluten Sensitivities) and Cynthia Kupper, executive director of Gluten Intolerance Group of North America (GIG).
Space is limited to 15 kids. Cost: $15 per child.
To register for the workshop: Click here, call 253-833-6655, or email Rebecca.Powell@gluten.net
Monday, January 18, 2010
Speaker Cyndi Kershner, Yoga Instructor and Autism Mom
Saturday, February 27, 2010 from 10:30 am - 12:30pm
Shoreline Library, Small Meeting Room, 345 NE 175th Street, Shoreline, WA 98155. For directions visit:
http://www.kcls.org/shoreline/
Cyndi will speak about yoga and its many benefits for the special needs community and for caregivers.
For more information please view her website at: http://www.fullcircleyogaarts.com/
The last half of our February meeting will be for general autism related discussion between our members.
RSVPs are always appreciated. Contact: Janelle tallcedars@comcast.net OR Sarah buggy2005@comcast.net.
MOCHA is a great group, oriented toward upbeat talk about our lives, ourkids, and how to help our children develop and heal. We provide supportand exchange information. Membership is free, just come! We discusswhatever the members are interested in discussing at any given meeting.Many in the group do successful biomedical interventions toadvance/recover their children. Biomedical intervention is not arequirement, but open discussions and sharing of resources for those whowould like to learn more, occurs regularly. Come join us at a meeting to learn more!
Shoreline Library, Small Meeting Room, 345 NE 175th Street, Shoreline, WA 98155. For directions visit:
http://www.kcls.org/shoreline/
Cyndi will speak about yoga and its many benefits for the special needs community and for caregivers.
For more information please view her website at: http://www.fullcircleyogaarts.com/
The last half of our February meeting will be for general autism related discussion between our members.
RSVPs are always appreciated. Contact: Janelle tallcedars@comcast.net OR Sarah buggy2005@comcast.net.
MOCHA is a great group, oriented toward upbeat talk about our lives, ourkids, and how to help our children develop and heal. We provide supportand exchange information. Membership is free, just come! We discusswhatever the members are interested in discussing at any given meeting.Many in the group do successful biomedical interventions toadvance/recover their children. Biomedical intervention is not arequirement, but open discussions and sharing of resources for those whowould like to learn more, occurs regularly. Come join us at a meeting to learn more!
Catherine Tamaro, Founder of the Vitamin K Protocol, Past Presenter at Autism One, Autism Mom
January 23, 2010
from 10:30 am - 12:30pm
Lake Hills Library Meeting Room
15228 Lake Hills Blvd.,
Bellevue, WA 98007.
Our speaker will be Catherine Tamaro, Founder of the Vitamin K Protocol, Past Presenter at Autism One, and Autism Mom
Catherine will discuss the protocol that she founded called the VitaminK protocol. She founded and facilitates a yahoo discussion group forparents of children with autism and any others who are interested inusing high-dose Vitamin K to address neurological symptoms. Vitamin K isan important nutrient that may have been overlooked as a beneficialsupplement for autism. Catherine also plans to give an energy demonstration.
For directions visit:http://www.kcls. org/lakehills/
RSVPs are always appreciated.
Contact: Janelle tallcedars@comcast. net OR Sarah buggy2005@comcast. net
MOCHA is a great group, oriented toward upbeat talk about our lives, ourkids, and how to help our children develop and heal. We provide supportand exchange information. Membership is free, just come! We discusswhatever the members are interested in discussing at any given meeting.Many in the group do successful biomedical interventions toadvance/recover their children. Biomedical intervention is not arequirement, but open discussions and sharing of resources for those whowould like to learn more, occurs regularly. Come join us at a meetingto learn more!
from 10:30 am - 12:30pm
Lake Hills Library Meeting Room
15228 Lake Hills Blvd.,
Bellevue, WA 98007.
Our speaker will be Catherine Tamaro, Founder of the Vitamin K Protocol, Past Presenter at Autism One, and Autism Mom
Catherine will discuss the protocol that she founded called the VitaminK protocol. She founded and facilitates a yahoo discussion group forparents of children with autism and any others who are interested inusing high-dose Vitamin K to address neurological symptoms. Vitamin K isan important nutrient that may have been overlooked as a beneficialsupplement for autism. Catherine also plans to give an energy demonstration.
For directions visit:http://www.kcls. org/lakehills/
RSVPs are always appreciated.
Contact: Janelle tallcedars@comcast. net OR Sarah buggy2005@comcast. net
MOCHA is a great group, oriented toward upbeat talk about our lives, ourkids, and how to help our children develop and heal. We provide supportand exchange information. Membership is free, just come! We discusswhatever the members are interested in discussing at any given meeting.Many in the group do successful biomedical interventions toadvance/recover their children. Biomedical intervention is not arequirement, but open discussions and sharing of resources for those whowould like to learn more, occurs regularly. Come join us at a meetingto learn more!
Saturday, January 16, 2010
Classes at Fort Nisqually
Classes at Fort Nisqually
This type of class is excellent for all students, but it can especially be beneficial for students who are struggling because of it’s hands on nature.
A Pocket for Your Projects
Ages: 16 Yrs. and over
Fees: $25.00
Saturday, March 20, 2010
1:00PM - 3:00PM
"Great Room" in Ft. Nisqually Ed. Bldg.-Point Defiance
What's a person to do with all those mending, knitting, or other small portable handwork projects? Make your own simple cloth bag to hold everything from craft materials to special treasures. Choose from several authentic designs to personalize your bag. Class price includes supplies. Instructor: Nancy Keller-Scholz.
You can register online at: http://www.metroparkstacoma.net/onlineregistration/Activities
This type of class is excellent for all students, but it can especially be beneficial for students who are struggling because of it’s hands on nature.
A Pocket for Your Projects
Ages: 16 Yrs. and over
Fees: $25.00
Saturday, March 20, 2010
1:00PM - 3:00PM
"Great Room" in Ft. Nisqually Ed. Bldg.-Point Defiance
What's a person to do with all those mending, knitting, or other small portable handwork projects? Make your own simple cloth bag to hold everything from craft materials to special treasures. Choose from several authentic designs to personalize your bag. Class price includes supplies. Instructor: Nancy Keller-Scholz.
You can register online at: http://www.metroparkstacoma.net/onlineregistration/Activities
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