The Canadian Celiac Association is a national organization dedicated to providing services to support persons afflicted with Celiac disease and/or Dermatitis Herpetiformis through programs of Awareness, Advocacy, Education and Research. Celiacs are served by local Chapters throughout Canada, which united, form a national body called the Canadian Celiac Association. The Association is incorporated under the Canada Corporations Act. The National Association and the local Chapters are registered Charities.

The Peterborough Chapter was founded in 2001, following several years of operating as a Satellite of Quinte Chapter. Currently there are approximately 77 members. We are prepared to help both newly diagnosed or previously diagnosed Celiacs and their families adjust to gluten-free living. Members are given dietary information, access to a lending library and resource material, recipes, as well as help in locating gluten free products in this area.

How to Become a Member?
Call 1-800-363-7296 or 905-507-6208 to join or go to http://www.celiac.ca click on membership and the form can be printed out. The yearly membership fee for 2011 is $65.00 for the first year/$50.00 for renewals. New members can join over the phone using a credit card. This will reduce the time it takes to get the new members kit. When becoming a member or renewing your membership make sure you have Peterborough Chapter on the form.

New members receive:
a New Member's Kit containing material about Celiac Disease and about coping with the Gluten-free Diet; a subscription to the national newsletter Celiac News; a membership in our local chapter that currently sends out 3 newsletters per year. Also included in the kit is the book Celiac Disease for Dummies.

Contact Members
Co-President: Shirley Stewart (905) 372-2361
Co-President: Doris Maki (705) 653-1798

Secretary: Pam White

Trained Peer Counsellors:
Marie Davis (Cobourg, Port Hope area)
Shirley Stewart (Cobourg, Port Hope area) (905) 372-2361
Doris Maki (Campbellford, Havelock, Norwood) (705) 653-1798
Anne Emery (Peterborough) (705) 742-1485
Liz Knox (Peterborough) (705) 743-5568

Newsletter Editor: Bob McKenzie

Phone Committee:
Marion Quade
Shirley Stewart
Shirley Beatty
Joyce Cooke

If you wish to make donations to the National Organization please make the cheque out to the Canadian Celiac Association and send to the national address.

If you wish to make a donation to the chapter make the cheque out to the Canadian Celiac Association, Peterborough Chapter and forward it directly to the chapter address.

Only with your support can the Association continue to provide services and support to the celiac community. Also know that a memorial donation to the CCA is a thoughtful way to remember the loss of a loved one. The CCA National Memorial Fund is designated for research.

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