On HOLD Sep/Oct '25 - Next GIG Mtg + Brunch in Nov at Ground Breaker Brewing

Hi All -
We always take the summer off, and usually start back up in September (this year it's November). I have currently been living out-of-state since the Spring to take care of a family member with medical issues and working remotely there, and will likely continue into the Fall.

(I was able to enjoy one week of rustic camping on the Central Oregon coast, despite 25 mph winds, fog and rain!)

I will come back home to Portland for the NOVEMBER 2025 meeting (Saturday 11/8) as the fabulous local baker Heather Wilke Gonzales will grace us with a demo of Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies (with allergy substitutions as she is a specialist in this) at Ground Breaker Brewing and the delicious SalviPDX will be serving up brunch for us (thank you Denise and Tony for coming in on Saturday and giving up their morning to feed us - what a treat!)

Do you recognize the Wilkes middle name? Mary Wikle, Heather's mom, ran the Gluten Intolerance Group for 10 years before I took over!

Can't wait to see you soon.
- Lisa Shaver
branch manager GIG of Portland

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BRUNCH + MEETING - MEETINGS ARE ON HOLD UNTIL NOVEMBER 2025
WE TAKE A BREAK OVER THE SUMMER

November 8, 2025 - 10am to 12 at Ground Breaker Brewing's gastropub space with BRUNCH offered by Salvi PDX. Brunch on Saturday is only offered to GIG meeting attendees.

THE ONLY WAY TO RSVP: Email GIG.Portland@gluten.org with # of people and names of those attending.
RSVP'ing is a must and I will email you back a link to order brunch early so it's ready when you arrive. Ordering opens up as early as 6:30pm on Thursday night.

Menu: Chicken & Waffles (also vegan option), Chilaquiles, Huevos Racheros, Fried Plantains (platanos), Loroco & Eggs, Chicharon & Eggs, Salvadoran Coffee from Zelaia Coffee and Mimosas. Watch the SalviPDX website for specials.

Brunch is available, optional, and not mandatory. You can just order coffee or bring your own water.

TOPIC for meeting - topics and speakers rotate. We will always discuss all things gluten-free. All are invited. Bring family members and friends, too.

Free parking.
Meetings are free to attend.
Some door prizes to give out at the end of the meeting.

Just hearing about this meeting? Sign up for the GIG of Portland monthly newsletter. See post that is pinned to the top of the GIG of Portland Facbook page.

Ground Breaker Brewing + SalviPDX
2030 SE 7th Ave
Portland OR


Always best to check on the GIG of Portland Facebook page for updates. I want to link the GIG FB to Instagram - it's #72 to-do on my very looooong To-Do list.

Other GF events are in the monthly newsletter (see below for subscribing).

**Please RSVP by emailing name and # attending to Lisa: GIG.Portland@gluten.org**

Meetings are free and are open to anyone who eats gluten-free or who wants to know more about eating gluten-free. That might include people withe celiac disease, non-celiac gluten sensitivity, DH (dermatitis herpetiformis), autoimmune diseases, people on grain-free diets such as SCD, Paleo, GAPS, AIP, SIBO-Specific Food Guide.

We often have speakers, and you'll have a chance to introduce yourself and participate, or you can just come and hang out and watch. Whatever is comfortable for you. Friends and family welcome.

For updates on our schedule please refer to our Facebook page. http://www.Facebook.com/GIGofPortland

We usually have meetings every month except December when we go out to eat and the summer months: June, July, Aug.

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Hope to see you soon!