Meetings and Events
Members typically meet on the second Saturday of each month, from 10 am to Noon (except in January, June, July and August). We enjoy a variety of activities, including updates on research news and celiac disease in the media, speakers, opportunities to try new gluten-free products, recipe sharing, and potluck celebrations. Meetings are often held at Meadowridge Library, Meadowood Shopping Center, 5726 Raymond Rd, Madison, WI 53711 (Mapquest map). See details for each meeting for exact location.
2018 Meeting Schedule
September 8
October 13
November 10
December 8
Upcoming MAGIC Meetings and Events
Saturday, September 8, 10:00 am — Brunch at Texas Tub's Taco Palace, 2009 Atwood Avenue, Madison, WI.
They have a brunch menu with some items marked "gs" for gluten sensitive.
MAGIC Annual Dues: MAGIC dues are $15 per year and are due in September. Please consider bringing a check made out to MAGIC for $15 to begin or renew your annual membership. Thanks!
Food Pantry Items Needed: Please consider bringing a gluten free item to donate to the food pantry. They can take everything GF such as mixes, soups, pasta, cereal, breads, crackers, rice. Baking mixes and foods that kids enjoy are particularly appreciated.
Saturday, October 13 — Bus trip to the Gluten-Free Expo in West Bend
Event details are under Community Events below. We plan to use group funds to rent a bus for members who wish to attend the Expo. We will leave Madison in the morning. More details as they become available.
Saturday, November 10, 10:00 am — Program to be announced
Saturday, December 8, 10:00 am — Meadowood Library, Meadowood Shopping Center, 5726 Raymond Road, Madison
Presenter: Melissa Phillips, MS, RDN, CD with UW Digestive Health. She is an experienced Registered Dietitian with a strong background in the hospital and health care industry, particularly in health promotion, clinical nutrition, dietetics, healthcare, and medical nutrition therapy.
Cookie Exchange: Bring the number of cookies you wish to take home — if you bring a dozen, take a dozen home. Bring a container to take your cookies home in. Also please bring either the recipe or a list of ingredients. Recipes will be published in the newsletter.
Food Pantry Items Needed: Please consider bringing a gluten free item to donate to the food pantry. They can take everything GF such as mixes, soups, pasta, cereal, breads, crackers, rice. Baking mixes and foods that kids enjoy are particularly appreciated.
Upcoming Community and Other Events
The following events are listed as a service to members. They are neither sponsored by nor endorsed by MAGIC.
Saturday, October 13: Wisconsin's Living Gluten Free Expo
Come sample and purchase gluten free products. Free recipe cards and eating out guide. Cooking demonstrations and class schedule posted on the web site.
Location: Washington County Fair Park, Ziegler Building, 3000 Pleasant Valley Road, West Bend, WI
Time: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Cost: Adults: $7, Children: $5 (ages 4-12)