Crohns & Colitis Foundation - Pinellas Support Group

12/16/2025

Virtual support group meeting tonight-- Tuesday, December 16th, 6:00 pm EST.
For link, email webmonster54-ccf@yahoo.com

12/09/2025

Here's the schedule of IBD patient support groups for December, starting with the Pinellas group this evening:

» Tuesday, December 9, 6:00pm- Pinellas County in-person group (Gastro Florida office in Feather Sound)
»» Tuesday, December 16, 6:00pm- Tampa Bay virtual group (online/Zoom)
»»» Tampa in-person group- Not held this month (Christmas week)

Send us an e-mail at webmonster54-ccf@yahoo.com if you'd like more information, directions, link, or just need some IBD support.

11/18/2025

Reminder: CCF-Tampa Bay virtual support group meets Tuesday, November 18th, at 6:00 PM. For info & Zoom link, email: webmonster54-ccf@yahoo.com

11/10/2025

Here's the schedule of IBD patient support groups for November, starting with the Pinellas group tomorrow:

» Tuesday, November 11, 6:00pm- Pinellas County in-person group (Gastro Florida office in Feather Sound)
»» Tuesday, November 18, 6:00pm- Tampa Bay virtual group (online/Zoom)
»»» Tampa in-person group- Not held this month (Thanksgiving week)

Send me an e-mail at webmonster54-ccf@yahoo.com if you'd like more information, details, directions, or just need some IBD support.

10/19/2025

Our monthly Virtual support group meeting is this Tuesday, October 21, at 6 pm. If you need the online link, e-mail: webmonster54-ccf@yahoo.com

10/14/2025

Pinellas support group meets Tues. 10/14
6pm @ Gastro Florida
Info: webmonster54-ccf@yahoo.com

10/13/2025

Here's the schedule of IBD patient support groups for October, starting with the Pinellas group tomorrow:

» Tuesday, October 14, 6:00pm- Pinellas County in-person group (Gastro Florida office in Feather Sound)
»» Tuesday, October 21, 6:00pm- Tampa Bay virtual group (online/Zoom)
»»» Tuesday, October 28, 6:00pm- Tampa in-person group (USF Health IBD Specialty Center at Morsani). **RSVP REQUIRED**

Send us an e-mail at webmonster54-ccf@yahoo.com if you'd like more information, directions, or just need some IBD support. Please remember to RSVP for the Tampa meeting if you plan to attend.

10/11/2025

Thrilled to be at an IBD Education Day conference in Orlando today! More than 200 patients & family enjoyed fabulous presentations, thought-provoking panels, industry exhibits, and great food! Big thanks to Dr. Jennifer Seminerio & staff, Advent Health-Orlando, and the CCF for this great event!

09/28/2025

--> We are just two weeks away from the AdventHealth Crohn’s and Colitis Patient Education Conference on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at the Renaissance SeaWorld Orlando Resort! We’re thrilled to have you join us for a full day of education, connection, and inspiration.
Our invited faculty are excited to meet you as we come together to learn, grow, and support one another. As you begin planning your day, here are a few important tips:

✓ Registration & Breakfast: Please arrive between 7:00 – 7:45 AM to check in and enjoy a light breakfast.
✓ Conference Schedule: The program will begin promptly at 7:50 AM and will conclude at 4:15 PM.
✓ Meals & Reception: Breakfast and lunch will be provided, and we invite you to stay for a social reception immediately following the conference.
✓ Parking: Free self-pay parking vouchers will be provided when you check in at registration. Vouchers will not be given for valet.
✓ Giveaways: We have fun surprises waiting for you when you arrive!
✓ Dress Code: Business casual is recommended. Be sure to bring a jacket or sweater, as the conference room tends to run on the cooler side.
✓ The day is packed with opportunities to learn and connect:

• World-class faculty lectures and interactive Q&A sessions
• Inspiring patient testimonials
• Networking with vendors who support the IBD community
• Special time with Oliver, our certified therapy dog 🐾
• Live cooking demonstrations to support digestive health, with Chef Edwin

We can’t wait to welcome you to this special event!
Location: Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld
Address: 6677 Sea Harbor Drive, Orlando, FL 32821
--> Please click link below to view agenda and register:

AdventHealth Crohns and Colitis Patient Education

09/14/2025

Our monthly Virtual support group meeting is this Tuesday, September 16, at 6 pm. If you need the online link, e-mail: webmonster54-ccf@yahoo.com

09/08/2025

Pinellas support group meets Tues. 9/9
6pm @ Gastro Florida
Info: webmonster54-ccf@yahoo.com

09/03/2025

We've got a full schedule of meetings this month (subject to weather), and a major IBD Education Conference in Orlando on October 11. Here's a link if you want to attend: https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/myibdlearning/adventhealthorlando
Register yourself ($25), and bring a friend or relative for FREE!

So, here's the September 2025 support group meeting schedule, with Pinellas coming up first, next Tuesday:
» Tuesday, September 9, 6:00pm: Pinellas County in-person group (Gastro Florida office in Feather Sound). Drop-in.
»» Tuesday, September 16, 6:00pm: Tampa Bay virtual group (online/Zoom). Drop-in. *NEW LINK THIS MONTH*
»»» Tuesday, September 23, 6:00pm: Tampa in-person group (USF Health IBD Center at Morsani). *RSVP REQUIRED*

Please remember that the Tampa in-person group requires advanced notice- if none is received, the group will not be held that month. The other two groups, Pinellas in-person and Virtual, remain "drop-in." (RSVPs are always appreciated, but not needed for those two groups.)

AdventHealth Crohn's & Colitis Patient Education Conference. Presented by AdventHealth Inflammatory Bowel Disease Program