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Winchester Va


sillyken

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Looking for a support goup in Winchester VA


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Guest Robbin

Hi Ken! Welcome. You might want to check out the local hospital. That was recommended to me when I first was questioning what to do. I haven't checked any out yet, though since this forum has been so helpful. Also health food stores are a good source of info. Hope that helps! Why does your post say 'from Philadelphia?' I am sure they have alot in Philly.

sillyken Enthusiast

I just moved to Winchester from Philly.

amybeth Enthusiast

I'm in Philly and used to be in Winchester. Hope you like it. It's probably going to be a change of pace. Great bar/restaurant in the pedestrian mall downtown with amazing tin ceiling. You'll love it.

Enjoy and Good luck.

Guest Robbin

Amybeth, pm me & tell me the name of it, I am pretty new to the area too and would love to check it out. Ken, how are you doing? :) It's funny, I lived in PA too for 6 years!!

kirst4588 Apprentice

Ken,

I'm in Winchester. There is a support group that meets at the hospital. But first - go to Harvest Moon (Vitamins Plus) - they're off Rt 11

Take Jubal Early past the Grand furniture store, then make a left at light onto 11 and see Harvest on your right - after going a few miles, past dealers etc - in a nice shopping center, see Talbots and Ann Taylor etc

You need to go there, if for no other reason, because of the supply of gluten-free goodies - but also, they can direct you to support groups etc

Robin was one of the people there who helped me.

Also, its a slight trek, but theres a Wegmans about 30 minutes south/east (sterling)

Hope you find your way to Harvest Moon and they are able to help you

good luck

best regards,

~Kirsten

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