Welcome to the NCA Denver Celiac Support Group. Our mission is to foster health and well-being for those affected by Celiac Disease and gluten-related disorders. Living a gluten-free lifestyle can be a lonely experience-but it doesn’t have to be! Not only does the NCA Denver Celiac Support Group provide Celiac Disease support but it hosts gluten-free events and dining, including meetings that present the latest gluten disorder-related research, and provides helpful tips for avoiding gluten, such as advice for coping with those awkward moments that can crop up when dining socially. We also offer gluten-free Neighborhood Noshes at gluten free restaurants, access to a network of health practitioners specializing in gluten-related disorders, fun activities for children, and much more. Join us today and become a member of our community!
Upcoming Events
The Gluten Free and Allergen Friendly Expo is now Nourished Festival. The Denver Celiac Support Group will be a sponsor at the 2019 Nourished Festival which will take place May 18th and 19th at the National Western Complex. Come sample and purchase hundreds of products, meet with brands, receive coupons and attend educational classes with industry experts. The Festivals have five zones to visit: Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Paleo, Keto & Plant-Based. All products in all zones are gluten free. The Festivals are a fun, family-friendly, educational and safe place made just for you! For more information on the Festival and to get tickets visit: http://ow.ly/Xbn530nCDNo
Raise a Pint, Lend a Hand is a fundraising series put on by Holidaily to support causes that are near and dear to them and the local community. In honor of Celiac Awareness Month in May, Holidaily is partnering with the Denver Celiac Support Group. Please join the Denver Celiac Support Group in attending this fundraiser. On Tuesday, May 21st, Holidaily will donate $1 per pint purchased to the Denver Celiac Group (2pm – 9pm) and there will be a special happy hour rate from 6-8pm. During these happy hour times, Holidaily will donate $2 per pint purchased. Mark your calendar to join Holidaily and your Celiac Support Group raise a (gluten-free) beer for a cause!
The 8th Annual Gluten Free Gallop 5k will take place at Clement Park on Saturday, June 15th at 9:30 am. Complete details here.
Come see the Rapids take on the Montreal Impact. Tickets will be $45/person and include GF BBQ style food. Information on how to purchase tickets and additional details on the event will be available within the next couple of months.
Come enjoy this fun event for the whole family. There will be Carnival Games, Crafts, Face Painting, Music, Gluten Free Food available for sampling and purchase, Gluten Free Beer & More! $10 per Child or $20 per Family – tickets Available at the Event
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Assistant Director of Children’s Programs – Volunteer Opportunity
Assistant Director of Children’s Programs – Volunteer Opportunity The Assistant Director, under the guidance of the Director of Children’s Programs, is responsible for organizing, planning, attending and coordinating age appropriate children’s events. Responsibilities include: The ideal candidate should either live with celiac disease or have a child living with celiac disease. In addition, a positive, cheerful, and upbeat attitude at the events is quite beneficial. The time commitment is approximately 4 to 5 hours/week. We are flexible. However, we are looking for a volunteer who can commit the time to help develop age appropriate children’s programs. If this is a position you are interested in, email Maria Brotherston at childrensprograms@denverceliacs.org.
Canyon Bakehouse Gluten-Free Bakery
Most of you have heard of Canyon Bakehouse. And many of you may know that it is a Colorado company. Read the Coloradoan’s article to discover even more about this company’s history. How a Loveland couple’s side business became one of the most popular gluten-free bread brands
Great Frontier Brewing Gluten-free beer
Read The Denver Post’s story about this Lakewood brewery Lakewood’s Great Frontier Brewing Co. masters gluten-free beers
