National Celiac Association San Diego
​Support Group or Related Area Events​​

Our support group plans at least four educational & fun events a year, approximately one per quarter, for those with celiac disease or gluten related disorders and their families, all open to the public.

Upcoming Events in the Area in 2018:

Picture Celiac and Autoimmune Disorder Specializing Dietitian, EA Stewart, BS, MBA, RDN will join us on July 22 for Q&A's.
July 22, 2018 --Sunday, 12-3pm; Picnic and pool party for families and friends will be held in Encinitas.

The event is geared toward adults and children of all ages.

What a treat for us - nationally renowned, San Diego area private practice dietitian, who writes the blog, The Spicy RD,  writes for BeyondCeliac.org, and specializes in celiac disease, gluten-related disorders, and other autoimmune conditions, EA Stewart, BS, MBA, RDN, will be here. She'll answer generalized questions from the audience.  Please bring lawn chairs for yourself/your family as seating is somewhat limited. 

JUST FOR KIDS: Enjoy our annual pinata fun for kids with gluten-free candies (we will publish the list of candies in advance and you can decide whether you would like your children to eat them in advance) and non-food treats, plus swimming, and lots of climbers and sand play available at the site. 

This event is always well attended, and we will have quite a few hard backed chairs and a couple of picnic tables available, but if possible we recommend bringing a few lawn chairs for yourself.

​Note, there is no lifeguard on duty. We would love to have your children come! For safety reasons, please keep in mind they must be supervised by a parent at all times, including when in the pool.  We have no staff to supervise them.
Limited Seating
Cost: $10/adult or child

Some of the costs of the event will be offset by past support group donations.

Space for this event is limited and may sell out.  Please register and order your entree(s) on this website by Monday, July 16. We will send you an email confirmation.
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Menu
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Some of our picnic lunch will be catered by 2Good2B, a dedicated gluten free cafe/bakery. Mountain Mike's will provide the pizza. Although it is not a dedicated gluten free restaurant, employees have been trained in the prep of gluten free pizza.

Bread, fresh fruit, dessert, and bottled water will be provided by NCA San Diego Board Members.

Entrees include a House Salad (mixed greens, cucumber, tomato and shredded carrots, served with balsamic dressing) and freshly baked pita bread.

Chicken Kabob
Chicken breast with zucchini, red onion, bell pepper and button mushrooms. Tossed in a cilantro and citrus vinaigrette and roasted in the oven.  

Veggie Kabob
Zucchini, red onion, bell pepper and button mushrooms. Tossed in a cilantro and citrus vinaigrette and roasted in the oven.  

Cheese Pizza, 10 inch (Dairy Free Cheese available) 
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The NCA San Diego Board Members are doing their best to provide safe luncheon options. Of course, there is always a small risk of cross contact when dining out. We advise that anyone concerned about certain ingredients contact us at sandiegoceliacs@gmail.com. 
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For the parents attending this event, here is what the gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free pinata contains:

* Several emoji themed toys :
     * Little stuffed keychain emoji toy
     * Little friction racer race-car toy
      * Small beach ball
  • * Individually pre-packaged Smarties candy (made in the USA)
  • * Jelly Belly pre-packaged fun-size bags of candy

Thank you to celiac specializing dietitian EA Stewart, BA, MS, RDN for offering to help us with this event, 2Good2B and Mountain Mikes Pizza, and to the following National Celiac Association San Diego members whose generous donations to the children's program for 2018-19 made this event, and the whole children's program this year possible:
    Lisa Miller, Barbara Harlow, Dawn Ulloa, John Philp, Jan Pruitt, & Julie Bradley

Also thank you to Board Members Misty Faulkner, Michele Miller, and Julie Bradley who are making and bringing gluten-free food to the event.

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October 14, 2018--Sunday 2:00-4:00 pm FOR KIDS/PARENTS: Our Kick Start Wellness gluten-free kids support group/party at 2Good2B in Encinitas; Pizza, kid-friendly vegetable, and cookie or cupcake decorating; label reading coaching for candy with a dietitian; Halloween costumes are welcome!!

Cost probably $10/child (Our support group will offset the cost of this event).
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​Space is limited, and RSVPs and pre-payment will begin in approx. 8 weeks before the party.

Geared toward kids ages 8-14.  Children must be supervised by a parent at all times.


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Flyer for NCA Halloween Party October 14 from 2-4 pm; Be sure to get tickets in advance as space is limited.
Thank you to pediatric celiac specializing dietitian Rosio Hernandez, MS, RDN for offering to help us with this event, 2Good2B for hosting and sponsoring this, and to the following wonderful National Celiac Association San Diego members whose generous donations to the children's program for 2018-19 made this event, and the whole children's program this year possible.
  
Lisa Miller, Barbara Harlow, Dawn Ulloa, John Philp, Jan Pruitt, & Julie Bradley

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Il Fornaio in Del Mar, CA

November 4, 2018--Sunday, 12p-3pm Eat out event at a celiac safe restaurant TBD with light educational discussions coordinated by the National Celiac Support Association San Diego.  RSVP and pre-payment will begin approx. 8 weeks before the event.
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January 12, 2019 -- Saturday, FOR KIDS/PARENTS: Invasion Lasertag in San Marcos; At least one parent is required to attend.  Kids quiz for parents and kids from celiac specializing dietitian.  Families pay for laser tag and food and the support group will subsidize the cost of the dietitian educational material.

​RSVP info. and food pre-payment to follow approx. 8 weeks before the event. Food and desserts will be available.
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​Geared toward kids ages 8-14.  Kids must be supervised by a parent at all times.

Thank you to EA Stewart, BS, MA, RDN for offering to help us with this event and to the following people for your donations which are offsetting the cost for this event, making it possible:  Lisa Miller, Barbara Harlow, Dawn Ulloa, John Philp, Jan Pruitt, & Julie Bradley

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Sunday, May 19, 2019: FOR KIDS/PARENTS: Pizza Party: Learn how to order from a restaurant and enjoy a pizza party!  Geared toward families of kids who are all ages. 

Each parent is responsible for supervising their child/children.

​RSVP details to follow approx. 8 weeks before the event.
Thank you to the following people for your donations which are offsetting the cost for this event, making it possible:  Lisa Miller, Barbara Harlow, Dawn Ulloa, John Philp, Jan Pruitt, & Julie Bradley
Good news - "Is it Gluten-Free or Not? A Closer Look at Non-Celiac Gluten-Sensitivity" Video by Expert Celiac Dietitian, Melinda Dennis, MS, RDN is available now!