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It’s that time of year again! Our members-only annual holiday party will be held on November 22, 2025, at the Stow Acres Country Club.

The holiday party has traditionally been our most popular event, offering a wonderful opportunity to meet and connect with friends and families who share the celiac experience. There’s plenty of fun to be had and an abundance of delicious gluten-free food to enjoy.

You can purchase tickets online using the information found in your October edition of our quarterly newsletter.

Due to space limitations and the popularity of this event, you must be a member of Celiac Kids Connection to purchase tickets for this event. Your family is welcome to bring a non-member friend, but all tickets must be purchased by members.

We wish to thank Canyon Bakehouse for their support in bringing this event to you.

You can help make this event a success by volunteering. This is a fantastic way for our teens to enjoy the party, and we’re happy to provide service hour credit. All volunteers who work at least 1.5 hours receive free admission. We need help with setup, cleanup, activity assistance, and food service. You can sign-up here.

If you have any questions about the holiday party, contact us at 617-355-2127 or CeliacKidsConnection@childrens.harvard.edu.

Join us for Celiac Kids Connection Family Wellness on the Farm!

Enjoy an afternoon on the farm with your family! We will tour the farm, see animals, and connect with other families living with celiac disease. The event will focus on mindfulness and wellness, featuring a family yoga session facilitated by a member of our BCH team and a nutrition/cooking demo session hosted by one of our BCH dietitians.

This is a wonderful opportunity for kids and parents to connect and spend time at the beautiful Wright-Loke Farm in Winchester, MA. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Volunteers: Teens are welcome to volunteer! Working with other teen volunteers is a great way to connect with peers living with celiac disease. We can also sign community service hour forms. Contact us for more information: celiac@childrens.harvard.edu.

Thank You to Our Sponsor: Thank you to Canyon Bakehouse for their generous sponsorship of this program.

Ticket Sales End: To ensure we have adequate supplies for this event, the last opportunity to purchase tickets is October 1, 2025.

Please join us for our Back-to-School session. We will review everything you need to know for a safe school year with celiac disease.

During this session we will discuss:

• Laws and Regulations that Govern Celiac Disease
• Setting Up a 504 Plan
• Reasonable Accommodations for celiac disease in the School Setting
• Common Gluten-Free Accommodations in the School Cafeteria
• Inclusion in Extra Curricular Activities and Field Trips
• Navigating Complications

There will also be plenty of time to answer your questions. By attending this session and planning before school starts, we hope your child will be ready for a successful school year.

Join fellow families living with celiac disease from south of Boston at our small group gathering!

We’ll learn about the farm and farming practices. This is a perfect setting for our group because farm fresh items are naturally GF. There will be opportunities for you to connect with other families in this beautiful outdoor setting. You can also pick your own blueberries! Payment for the berry picking will be made directly to the farm on the day of the event.

This is one of three small group gatherings we’re planning throughout 2025.

Please use the registration link to RSVP. We need a head count to reserve enough tables!

Small Groups are Back!

Join fellow families living with celiac disease from north of Boston at our small group gathering!

We’ll meet at Twist Bakery and Café in Burlington. When you arrive purchase your favorite treats inside, then join us on the patio. This casual gathering creates space for families to connect with others who understand the celiac journey.

This is the first of three small group gatherings we’re planning throughout 2025.

Please use the registration link to RSVP. We need a head count to get enough tables!

Questions? Contact us.

Join the Harvard Medical School Celiac Education & Research Program and NCA for the next installment of the “Ask the Experts” series moderated by Jacqueline Wolf, MD, from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.

Dr Alessio Fasano, MD, will speak about the “crosstalk” between the gut microbiome and the brain, focusing on developmental disorders and mental health issues in the context of gluten-related disorders. Deanna Kelly, PharmD, BCPP, will share her research on schizophrenia, anxiety, and depression, which are often diagnosed as part of the impressive range of celiac disease symptoms.

This session presents a comprehensive examination of celiac disease’s clinical understanding and treatment evolution through the lens of Dr. Peter Green’s distinguished career. Through an in-depth interview conducted by Dr. Jocelyn Silvester and patient advocate Eli Berk, participants will explore the parallel advancement of patient care and research methodologies that have shaped current practice standards. The session illuminates the historical context of today’s treatment approaches while providing insights into future directions in celiac disease management.

Thank you to our sponsors

This virtual session presents key celiac disease research findings from Digestive Disease Week (DDW), making cutting-edge research accessible to both healthcare providers and patients. A panel of physicians will analyze and interpret significant abstracts, bridging the gap between clinical research and practical application.

The session format will start with the presentation of the significant celiac disease related topics from DDW followed by a Q&A with an expert panel.

Thank you to our sponsors

During this virtual event, Clinical Dietician Jaclyn Quinlan will demonstrate how nutrition science and cooking skills combine to support health management for patients with celiac disease. Through integrated learning, healthcare providers gain tools for patient education while patients acquire practical strategies for implementing dietary changes.

The session format will start with and educational overview, followed by a cooking demonstration. We will conclude with an interactive discussion addressing both clinical and practical implementation.

Thank you to our sponsors