August 1-3, 2008.
The 25th Annual Walk the Walk Round-up
celebrating gay and lesbian people in recovery will be held in
Southbury, CT at The Heritage Hotel
The form includes information about registration fees, hotel accommodations,
program, activities, and more!
Sunday, August 24, 2008
The Annual High Watch Farm Picnic
12:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Chapel 12:30
Lunch 1:00
Speaker (to be announced) 2:00
COME TO RELAX IN THE WARMTH OF HIGH WATCH FARM
SHOW YOUR SUPPORT
ENJOY FELLOWSHIP WITH HUNDREDS IN RECOVERY!
LOOK FOR THE FLYER IN THE MAIL WITH THE DETAILS
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Send a check covering the number of individuals who will attend ($25 each) to:
High Watch Farm
P.O. Box 607
Kent, CT 06757
or
call the office and pay with a credit card
(mastercard and visa accepted)
We will not send tickets, but will have a pre-paid check-in line on the day of the Picnic. Questions? Call the Farm 860-927-3772. For directions click on the directions link on our homepage.
Sept. 5, 6, and 7, 2008
50th Area 11 AA Convention - With Al-Anon Participation
typical activities:
Marathon Meetings: hourly, around the clock
Friday and Saturday night, “Big” speaker meetings
Banquets
Friday and Saturday night dances
Sunday morning spiritual meeting
Service workshops and opportunities
Early Timers Meeting
Entertainment: music, drama, dance lessons, singing, open mic, yoga
Coffee and fellowship, around the clock
AA literature and tapes (for purchase)
Souvenir T-shirts and sweatshirts (for purchase)
Bristol Recovery Club
67 West St (Rear)
Bristol, CT 06010-0322
(860) 589-1066
The Open Door Club
138 Thomaston Ave
Above the carwash
Waterbury, CT 06702
Friday July 25
@ The Open Door Club
Come dance to our DJ Andrea from 9pm to 1:00am
Advance tickets $7.00
$8:00 at the door
Children 12 and under only $4.00
Food / refreshments available
For ticket information call (203) 757-8256 or (860) 601-1279
Sober Fun & Fellowship For All.
The Open Door Club
138 Thomaston Ave
Waterbury, CT
Above the carwash
Sponsored by the High Noon Group
July 13
Bookies Breakfast 9 AM
Governor's Restaurant
South Portland
FMI call Diana 318-0977
July 18,19,20
Area 28 Round-up Sugarloaf
August 16
District 12 Great Event 11 AM - 1 AM
Swimming, fishing, horseshoes, softball, concession stand
Pot Luck Supper, Speaker's meeting, Dance
Cape Cod and the Islands
July 4th Weekend Alkathon
Sponsored by Districts 1&2
WHAT: An alkathon is an event sponsored by AA to help alcoholics stay sober. They are often held on holidays when the temptation to drink is strong due to culture, habit and family pressures. Speaker meetings will be held around the clock with breaks in between for fellowship and refreshments. There are no dues or fees for this event but donations are welcome. All AA’s are invited, especially the newcomer.
WHEN: Friday, July 4th 7am until Saturday, July 5th 4:30pm
WHERE: Club Dry Dock, 1439 Main Street / Route 6A, Brewster, MA
(Formerly the New England Fire & History Museum)
***Please carpool since park king is limited**
CONTACTS:
Shannon M ~ 508-246-1235
Steve C ~~ 508-280-3731
Barbeque Friday afternoon
Please bring an interesting dish to share
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BOSTON AREA
GROUP ANNIVERSARIES -*DENOTES MUSIC - ALL HAVE GUEST SPEAKERS - FOOD
SPECIAL EVENTS OF INTEREST TO A.A. MEMBERS:
Jul 6 Sun
Beverly Second Chance
11th Annual Lobster Luau.
$10.
Lynch Park
Noon-5 PM
Jul 12 Sat
Norton BBSS Original Recipe
Trinitarian Church, Route 123
9:30 AM
Jul 13 Sun
Wakefield Peace of Mind
Masonic Temple,
370 Salem St.
11 AM-1 PM
Jul 14Mon
Swampscott N. Shore BBSS
1st Cong. Ch.,
40 Monument Ave.
All Welcome!
6:30 PM
July 17 Thursday
29th Anniversary Hopkinton Day At A Time
St. Andrew’s Church (in the Parish Hall)
Main St. Hopkinton
Food and Conversation 6pm
Sobriety Countdown 7:15pm
Meeting 7:30 -8:30 pm
Food Donations Welcome!
Jul 19 Sat
Carver
Our Lady Lourdes,
8:00 PM
*Jul 19 Sat
Norwood 2 for 1 YP
Lake Pearl Luciano,
WRENTHAM.
BBQ.
617-910-8156.
10-5
Jul 25 Fri
Raynham Phoenix
Lutheran Church
110 Robinson St.
Old Timers Mtg.
7:30 PM
*Aug 10 Sun
Dorchester Renacimiento
Our Lady of Pep. Help,
1545 Tremont St.,
Roxbury
10 AM
Sep 14 Sun
Wrentham Sun. Morning
Senior Center,
10:30 AM
4TH OF JULY HOLIDAY ALKATHONS
DEDHAM
Dedham Village group.
Unitarian Church,
670 High St.,
8:00 AM to 9:30 PM
CAMBRIDGE
District 15/16
Unitarian Church,
3 Church St.,
Harvard Square,
10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
SPECIAL EVENTS OF INTEREST TO A.A. MEMBERS:
Jul 3-6
50th ICYPAA Conference
Oklahoma City.
Jul 20
Gloucester Sat & Sober Barbeque.
Stage Fort Park
10 AM.
Rain date July 27.
508-468-7556
Aug 2
Dist. 10 NH.
Circle of Friends @ Hampton Beach State Park.
$10/carload.
Mtg. 5 PM
Sep 12-14
26th Annual Back to Basics Weekend
@ Eastover, Lenox, Ma. Sponsored by Central Service
617 426-9444
October 18th 2008
District 21 3rd Annual Women's Round-Up
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
NEW LOCATION: ST. MARGUERITE D’YOUVILLE (formally St. Theresa’s) Education Center
1340 Lakeview Avenue
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Western Mass Intergroup AA Fun & Fellowship
Easthampton Mens Group Anniversary BBQ
Tuesday, July 8th, 2008
115 EAST STREET (this night only)
look for #115 on the mailbox
Food and Fellowship - 6:30pm
Bring your own food and we'll grill it!
Guest AA Speakers - 7:30
BUG SPRAY OPTIONAL
District 4 of Area 31 Alcoholics Anonymous Annual Pot Luck Dinner
Saturday, July 26th, 2008
The Grapevine - 95 Chapman Street, Greenfield Food and Fellowship - NOON - 4:00pm
Speakers from local AA service committees to share on the importance of local AA services!
Bring a Dish and support you local AA
WESTERN MASS INTERGROUP FREE FAMILY PICNIC
SUNDAY AUGUST 17TH, 2008
11AM - 6PM
MOOSE FAMILY CENTER
Fuller Road in Chicopee
Food, Games, Live Music, and More
Bring a freind and enjoy a day in the sun!
BUS TRIP TO THE GSO OFFICE IN NEW YORK
FRIDAY AUGUST 22nd, 2008
Bus Leave Holyoke at 6am
Denny's at K-Mart Plaza
$25.00 per person
Morning tour of the General Service Office
11am Open Speaker Meeting
Afternoon Free Time in Downtown NYC
Bus Ride to the Central Park Zoo!
Leave New York at 5:00pm
(Trip coordinated by members of Alcoholics Anonymous
This is a Non-AA Event as is not affiliated with Area 31
Alcoholics Anonymous or Western Mass Intergroup)
Contact Information
Lynne S. - 413-594-5760
Ronnie M. - 413-733-9400
Every 3rd Saturday of the Month
Western Mass Young Peoples Conference Committee AA Meeting and Sober Dance
Grace United Church
474 Pleasant Street
Holyoke, MA
(Home of Western Mass Intergroup Office)
Speaker Meeting 8 - 9pm
Sober Dance 9 - Midnight
Donation to Dance $4.00, Kids Under 12 Free
Proceeds go to 2008 WMYPCC Conference
More info: 413-532-2111
Want to Get Active? Join Western Mass Young Peoples Service Committee.
Business meeting on the 3rd Saturday of the month at 6:30pm
just before the AA meeting. We are always looking for new members
and have a few select openings available!
WMYPCC SUMMER PICNICS
SUNDAY JULY 27TH
Only $4.00 Donation
ELKS LODGE REAR PAVILLION
429 MORGAN ROAD, WEST SPRINGFIELD
LIVE MUSIC ALL DAY
FOOD, FUN, FELLOWSHIP, and MORE!
WESTERN MASS YOUNG PEOPLES CONFERENCE
August 22nd and 23rd, 2008
“Communications and Participations: The Key to Unity and Self Support”
Second Congregational Church
Maple and Appleton Streets, Holyoke, MA
Registration Deadline July 23, 2008
The RECOVER Project
68 Federal Street
Greenfield, MA 01301
Phone: 413.774.5489
Fax: 413.774.6039
Saturday, July 12
The RECOVER Project will host a Sober Open Mic Night.
9pm to midnight.
Please join us for an evening of music and entertainment for people in recovery, their friends, and family.
Admission is $3 and kids 12 and under are free with an adult.
Light refreshments will be available for purchase.
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Mass District 26 Activities Committee welcomes you
Planning activities for sober people from Orange to Ayer and everywhere in between...
Please print out and bring to your home group.
We could always use some volunteers to help with these events so please come on along.
Drop us an email or call one of the contacts on the event flyers to help out.
Email your ideas for other activities.
If you would like to be on our mailing list to receive emails about upcoming events please click here.
More fun from District 26
Sober Motorcycle Runs
Meeting at the Unitarian Church in Leominster 9 A.M. for all rides.
Rain Date is Sunday.
July 26th - Wilson Inn East Dorset VT
August 30th – Rhode Island Wright’s Chicken Farm Ride
Sept 27th - 26AC Lobstah Roll Ride
Oct 11th & 12th Fall Foliage Overnight
Contacts: Steve L. 978-386-5555 or Tom F. 978-425-4591
Saturday July 19
Canoe Trip & Meeting
On the beautiful Nashua River
Rain Date July 20th
Cost will be $22 pr/person, 2 People pr/canoe.
Lunch and soft drinks are included.
You must contact Tom F. 978-425-4591 or Larry S. 978-855-0696 to reserve your canoe.
July 12th
Quabbin Hike:
An easy to moderate hike of 4 to 8 miles. Many trails to choose from.
Lots of natural and cultural history. Duration of hike will be determined that
day according to group’s interests. Meet at Athol High School parking lot, near junction
of Rt. 2A and Rt. 32 We will carpool to the Quabbin from there.
Saturday August 9
Sober Cruise 2008
Join us for the 3rd annual Sober Dance Cruise
of Boston Harbor and the islands.
Tickets are $10 and are available from your GSR or activity committee members.
Get your tickets early as they will go fast.
Contacts: Larry S. 978-855-0696 or Tom F. 978-425-4591
Sunday Sept 7th, 2008
Deep Sea Fishing Trip
A full day of fishing aboard the 103' Captains Lady III
Departs Plum Island Tickets $65
Please see flyer for ticket info.
September 13th
Mt. Watatic:
Approximate 2.5 mile moderate to strenuous hike with great scenic views in all directions.
See three states. Meet at the Mt Watatic parking lot off of Rt. 119 in Ashburnham
(look for small sign that says “Mid State Trail”)
There are some fairly steep sections to climb, please keep this in mind when considering this hike.
October 4th –
5th Annual Mt Wachusett Hike & Meeting:
A moderate hike with great views. Early foliage viewing.
Discussion Meeting at noon, picnic lunch & drinks provided ($3 donation for lunch).
Meet at the Visitors center for the Wachusett Mt. State Reservation center.
Entrance is ¼ mile past ski area on right. Some sections of the trail are very rocky
with a few short steep sections on the easier route, please wear appropriate footwear.
☺ All hikes start at 9:30 A.M. Rain dates are on the Sunday following.
☺ Bring appropriate hiking gear: such as sturdy boots, water, snacks, lunch, bug spray, tissue, camera etc.
☺ Dress for the weather, time of year and type of hike
☺ Meeting to be held weather and time permitting
☺ Have fun!
Please adhere to the above requirements, especially for the longer or more strenuous hikes. These are not just suggestions.
Contacts: Dan B. 978-249-2162 or Fred B. 978-400-1475
Please call if you have questions, suggestions or need additional information.
Hikers hike at your own risk and ability level.
Please contact us if you have concerns about the hikes difficulty.
2008 MASS STATE CONVENTION
November 7,8,9th 2008
Newton Marriott - Newton, MA
617 426-9444
Friday July 18th
HAPPY HOUR GROUP 19th Anniversary
5:30pm - 7:30pm
So. Congregational Church,
27 Pleasant Street,
Concord
Potluck supper & Meeting
Come celebrate with us!
Aug 2
Circle of Friends -District 10 sponsors a Sober day of fun for persons in recovery
and their families Hampton Beach State Park
Admission $10 per car -Gates open at 8am, close at dusk
Gratitude Meeting on the beach at 5pm -
Grills, Condiments, Soda, Coffee, and Paper Goods provided by District 10
You Bring: Smile, Good Attitude, Instruments, Beach Toys, Sunscreen, Friends and Food
Want to help? Need more info?
District 21 Annual Picnic
August 3rd
11a.m. - 5 p.m.
Storrs Pond on Reservoir Rd
Hanover, NH
Double Speaker Meeting begins at 2:30p.m.
Call Chris at 603-643-0139 with any questions.
District 11 Function Committee announces
The District 11 Annual Cookout
August 9th 11 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Opechee Point, Opechee Park, Laconia, NH
Questions? Call 527-0160
August 24
Suncook Common Ground 42nd Year Anniversary
6-7pm Potluck
7-8pm Special Speakers
8:30 Sobriety Countdown
Saturday Night Original Group
Monthly Spaghetti Supper
First Saturday of the month
6:30 - 9:15
Plymouth Congregational Church
On the Commons, Plymouth NH
Pancake and Promises
Sunday Morning Meeting
8 - 10am
Holy Cross Rd (1st house on the right), Franklin NH
For info call 877-532-0830
1st Saturday of each Month
6:30 am – 7:30 am
First Light of Day Group
LONG-TIMERS, OLD-TIMERS MEETING
2 speakers with over 20 years of continuous sobriety
St Andrew's Episcopal Church
102 N Main St
Manchester
Friends of Bill Monthly AA Breakfast Meeting
Last Saturday of the month
Everything But Anchovies
(EBA’s)
5 Allen St., Hanover
$7.50 inc. breakfast
9:00 am - coffee
9:30 - buffet
10:00 - speaker meeting
Questions?
Call Phil 349-6300
Mountain Top Meetings-South Pack Monadnock
First Sunday of the month-April—October-5 pm at the summit
Miller State Park charges small entrance fee. Hike or drive to the top.
Mt. Kearsarge-Gratitude Meeting-Second Sunday of the month
May—October-7:30 am at the summit-Small park entrance fee when leaving
Hike up from Warner or Wilmot
July 5th
PawSox Outing
BBQ, Game, Fireworks.
Joy of Service
Saturday, August 23rd – Saturday Morning – at 8:00 AM District 5
Saint Andrew's Parish Hall, 182 Willow Avenue, Little Compton RI 02837
Saturday, September 20th
The 29th Annual Area 61 AA Roundup “The Gateway to Service”
takes place at Saint Luke's Church, Pierce Street and Church Street, East Greenwich RI 02818 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Registration Contribution is $20 – Come join us for a day of Workshops, Speakers, Food and Opportunities for Service – For questions or concerns contact Co-Chair Annie 888-378-6561 ext. 9 or Area61Roundup@RhodeIsland-AA.org
Vermont
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August 10, 2008
35th Annual Old Timers Meeting
2:00 pm
Speaker Meeting/with Guest Speaker
Buffet
Sobriety Countdown
Fellowship
Air Conditioned
Elks Club, Pleasant Street, Rutland, VT
Tickets are $10.00 with/without buffet
Sponsored by the Serenity House Group of Alcoholics Anonymous
August 17, 2008
Vermont District 8 & AA ROUND UP & BBQ
Townshend Dam Park
Route 30
Townshend, VT
8 am – 5 pm
Breakfast 8 am and lunch12 pm served
“CHILI CONTEST”
**Bring your Chili {or your Mom’s Chili}**
Winner will receive a one-year subscription to the Grapevine
Meetings all day
Sport Activities
Horseshoes
Swimming
And more
Stop by the Wilson House and have a cup of coffee, grab a meeting or some serenity.
The house is located on the corner of Mad Tom Road & Village Street, East Dorset, VT
and is located between Manchester and Rutland, VT
Types of People
There are two types of people in this world;
those who watch things happen and those who make things happen.
Which one are you?
"...WE ABSOLUTELY INSIST ON ENJOYING LIFE..."
'ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS' ~ EDITION 4, PAGE 132
Got Recovery?
Fun??
Dances?
Picnics?
Anniversaries?
Parties?
Hiking/Mountain Climbing?
Swimming events?
Bowling?
Mountain Biking?
Skiing?
Pizza Parties?
