Alcoholics Anonymous Cleveland

Back to Basics Workshop Summer 2023 Session 1
2023-07-06 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Rocky River Presbyterian Church, 21750 Detroit Rd, Rocky River, OH, 44116, United States
Before there were meeting schedules, the AA pioneers helped newcomers through The Steps as quickly as possible so that they could begin to help others. We follow the path of the early days of AA and actually work all of The Twelve Steps over the course of four weeks.
We will be listening to a powerful audio presentation by Paul Fischer who has facilitated a series of Back to Basics meetings.
Back to Basics sessions have been held continuously on the west side of Cleveland, every quarter, since January 2008. Quarterly sessions are held in January, April, July and October of each year, usually beginning on the first Thursday of each month and continuing the following 3 Thursdays.
Suggested Reading in Advance

Session 1: The Doctor’s Opinion, plus pages 1 thru 44. Note that additional time will be available following the 2nd session, held on the 13th, to discuss writing out the 4th Step and arranging for the 5th Step.
Session 2: Steps 2-4, Page 44-71
Session 3: Steps 5-9, Pages 72-84
Session 4: steps 10-12, Pages 84-103

Questions?
Scott C. 440-785-1230 – scottrcrawford@cox.net
Ron H. 440-463-0934 – chapter5page58@gmail.com

Back to Basics Workshop Summer 2023 Session 2
2023-07-13 19:00 - 20:30 | Rocky River Presbyterian Church, 21750 Detroit Rd, Rocky River, OH, 44116, United States

Summer Recovery Picnic
2023-07-16 11:00 - 20:00 | Pioneer Waterland & Dry Fun Park
Chardon Friday Night Mens Smackdown Group Presents Summer Recovery Picnic
15 Wet and Dry slides, paddleboat, mini-golf, batting cages, golf cages, air cannon shooting gallery, activity pool, lazy innertube ride, kiddie waterland, bankshot basketball, water cannon war zone, and much more…
Plenty of dry attractions right in the pavilion area: Volleyball, horseshoes, cornhole, toss game, children’s and Tot’s Play areas, and more. Soda’s provided along with a limited number of hot dogs and hamburgers, so please bring chips or a dessert. You can bring in coolers, food, beverages, snalcks, etc. The Splash Landing Eatery is also available with a variety of reasonably.
Lead @ 6:00 pm – Chuck Y. from Chardon

Pre-sale Tickets $20
Kids are FREE (Age 2 and under)
Parking included
All games and attractions included in admission (except go-karts, batting cages, and S.A.F.E. Archery)

Questions? Call Billy J. 216-372-3764

Short & Sweet Breakfast 39th Anniversary
2023-07-19 08:00 - 23:00 | St. Jerome’s, 15100 Lakeshore Blvd, Cleveland, OH, 44110, United States
Come join us for a great breakfast and AA lead at St. Jerome’s Church in the basement gym.

Breakfast: 8:00 am to 8:45 am
Lead: 9:00 am by Alyson P.

Back to Basics Workshop Summer 2023 Session 3
2023-07-20 19:00 - 20:30 | Rocky River Presbyterian Church, 21750 Detroit Rd, Rocky River, OH, 44116, United States

Back to Basics Workshop Summer 2023 Session 4
2023-07-27 19:00 - 20:30 | Rocky River Presbyterian Church, 21750 Detroit Rd, Rocky River, OH, 44116, United States

28th Annual West Side Picnic & Cornhole Tournament
2023-07-30 09:00 - 18:00 | Brookside Reservation, 3900 John Nagy Blvd, Cleveland, OH, 44144, United States
Have Sober Fun (and to see a LOT of people you know!)

Free burgers on the grill, condiments, watermelon and other summer foods
Pop/water available (1 is free with ticket)
Games with prizes for every child
50/50 raffle at 1pm, 3pm, 5pm
Meeting at 12:00 pm

*** Bring Your Own Seating ***
*** Plenty of Parking! ***
For more info or if you want us to attend your meeting, contact:

Rob or Jackie Y. 216-661-6272
Steve F. 216-470-7790

Print Flyer

2023 Penn / Ohio Family Fun Day
2023-08-05 13:00 - 19:00 | Waldameer Park & Water World, 220 Peninsula Drive, Erie, PA, 16505, United States
Rain or Shine!
Waldameer Park & Water World
Picnic Grove: West Lakeview
220 Peninsula Dr – Erie, PA 16505
Free parking and admission to the general park area and meetings. $31 for rides and water world.

Rides open at noon and Water World opens at 1:00 pm (swimwear required in Water World)
Speaker meetings at 3:00 pm, 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm
Discounted combo tickets for rides and water world
Tickets available from Penn Ohio Committee

Contact

Susan R 216-407-6049 (Ohio)
Bob D 216-408-9020 (Ohio)

See website
See Flyer

67th Annual White Road AA Family Picnic
2023-08-06 10:00 - 18:00 | St Joseph’s Grove, 29412 White Road, Willoughby, OH, 44092, United States
Come join the fun and food – hot dogs, sweet corn, watermelon, pop, coffee and more!

Fun
Food
Games
Prizes
DJ
Hayrides
Egg Toss
Childrens Games
Softball
Volleyball
Bocce
Horseshoes
Money Raffle
50/50 Raffle
Prize Raffle

Please, no dogs. A side dish is appreciated. Monetary and prize donations needed.
Contact Mike B. at (216) 392-5333

67th Annual Ohio State Convention of A.A.
2023-08-11 08:00 - 2023-08-13 17:00 | Holiday Inn Dayton Fairborn
Hosted by Area 56
“A.A. – The School of Life… We Never Graduate”
For more information

Andrea H. (567) 279-4146
delegate@aaarea56.org

Flyer
Website
Online registration

70th Annual Michigan State Convention
2023-08-11 16:00 - 2023-08-13 13:00 | Comfort Inn & Suites Conference Center
AA’s Three Legacies: Our Common Solution
Alkathon / Archives Display / Committee Displays / Entertainment / Hospitality Room / Open Speakers / Panel Discussions / Sobriety Countdown / Workshops
See flyer for details and registration
Register online

Personalities Not Principles Roast
2023-08-13 15:30 - 18:00 | Night & Day Club, 35403 Euclid Ave, Willoughby, OH, 44094, United States
Fundraiser for Night & Day Club. Rule # 62 “Don’t take yourself so damn seriously” Come Enjoy an evening of Comedic Roasting of some of more seasoned Alcoholics.

3:30pm Doors Open
4:00pm Lead No COMMENTS!
4:30pm Roast Starts
6:00pm Dinner
Door Prizes, 50/50 Raffle, Auction MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN!

Contact Nikki 216-337-3595 for tickets
See flyer for details

Cleveland North Coast Multi-District Annual Picnic
2023-08-19 10:00 - 17:00 | Forest Hill Park Picnic Shelters 2A and 2B
Cleveland North Coast Multi-District (Districts 29, 31, 33, 34, 35, 36, 38, 45) Presents
The Annual Picnic
Come join us at Forest Hill Park – Cleveland Heights (Picnic Shelters 2A & 2B)

Open @ 10:00 am
Food @ 1:30 pm – Hotdogs, Hamburgers
Speaker @ 3:00 pm – Karen S., Past CNCMD Chair, DCM – District 31

Covered Dishes and Desserts are always Appreciated
Please be mindful of health and safety protocols including
wearing masks when not eating
See flyer for details and directions

Area 54 A.A. General Service Workshop And Sharing Session
2023-08-20 14:00 - 16:00 | 12 Step Recovery Club, 1480 Pearl Rd, Brunswick, OH, 44212, United States
Fellow A.A.’ers, come join us in the fellowship of the spirit as we learn and share our experience, strength and hope with A.A. General Service through study of The A.A. Service Manual combined with The Twelve Concepts for World Service. We will also have a Sharing Session for Area 54 to foster communication in the Area and to facilitate the exchange of concerns and ideas to help us support our primary purpose to carry the message to the alcoholic who still suffers.
When: 08/20/2023 @ 2pm (Pizza and Beverages Provided @ 1:30pm)
Where: Twelve Step Recovery Club 1480 Pearl Rd
Zoom Info:

Join Event Link
Meeting ID: 808 961 7570
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Breakfast at the Lodge
2023-08-27 09:00 - 13:00 | American Croation Lodge, 34900 Lake Shore Blvd., Eastlake, OH, 44095, United States
Great Food, Fun, 50/50 Raffle, Fellowship

Doors @ 9:00 am
Buffet style Breakfast @ 10:00 am
Speaker @ 11:00 am – Ruth D.

For tickets, contact:

Bob C. 440-533-5579
Mike A. 440-856-9300
Frank C. 440-668-1643

36th Annual International Harvest of Hope
2023-09-02 10:00 - 18:00 | Harvest of Hope
Ox Roast—Hot Dogs—Coffee—Pop Available

$3.00 Per Person
11:00- 12:00 AA LEAD- Dale S. – Milton ON
1:00 – 2:00 AL-ANON LEAD Carol S. – Milton ON
2:30-3:30 AA LEAD – Sam M. – Hendersonville, TN
4:00- 5:00 AL-ANON LEAD – John A. – Hermitage, PA
8:00-9:00 AA LEAD – Ray R. – Mississauga, ON
CLOSING 9:00 — ??? BONFIRE

Adults Only Please
No Pets! Service Animals Exempt
Sponsored Alateens Welcomed
For Map Quest directions, use this address.
7880 Locust Lane
Girard, PA 16417
Look For Harvest of Hope Signs!
See Flyer

Corrections Committee
2023-09-18 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-10-16 18:00 - 19:00 | A.A. Cleveland District Office, 1557 St Clair Ave, NE, Cleveland, OH, 44114, United States
Come Join Us Every 3rd Monday at 6:00 pm at the Cleveland District Office✕

Corrections Committee Meeting
Starting at 6:00 pm
You’re invited to attend the monthly Corrections Committee business meetings, held at the AA Cleveland District Office on the first Monday of every month (if it’s a holiday, the meeting will be held on the following Tuesday). Anyone may attend; sheets will not be signed as this is not an A.A. meeting.
If you wish to help bring the AA program of recovery to the incarcerated, join us at the Corrections Committee Meeting. It has been estimated that 80% of all incarcerated are there as a result of alcohol and drugs.
For questions, please contact the Cleveland District Office at (216) 241-7387 and your information will be forwarded to the Volunteer Chairperson.

69th Annual Tri-State Assembly
2023-09-22 15:00 - 2023-09-24 12:00 | Bellinger Hall Retreat & Conference Center, 77 Hedding Ave, Chautauqua, NY, 14722, United States
AA Conference with Al-Anon participation
Bellinger Hall Retreat & Conference Center
Chautauqua Institution, Chautauqua, NY 14722
www.ciweb.org
Bellinger Hall Retreat & Conference Center is situated directly on the grounds of Chautauqua Institution. It offers a relaxed and modest resident hall atmosphere with comfortable accommodations. Linens are provided. You might want to bring a small fan as rooms are not air conditioned (meeting areas are though) and an alarm clock. Free parking, no gate pass required and handicapped accessible. Snacks for our hospitality table are welcome!
For itinerary and registration, print the registration form.
Registration Form

For questions, contact:
Conference Chair Jack T. 814-779-9773
PA Chairperson AA – Freddie B. 814-449-0973
Ohio Chairperson AA – Karen S. 440-840-3884
NY Chairperson AA –Helen S. 716-531-8420

82nd Annual Buffalo Fall Convention
2023-10-06 08:00 - 2023-10-08 17:00 | Millennium Hotel, 2040 Walden Ave, Buffalo, NY, 14225, United States
“A Vision For You”
October 6-8, 2023 @ The Millennium Hotel in Buffalo, New York

Archives display and speakers
All day topic and interest panels
Literature table / speaker CDs / raffles and 50/50
Friday Night: Sober musical play / 50/50 /Alkathon
Saturday Night: Banquet / fellowship / dance
Contact Bob G. at 716-239-1106 for more information

See flyer for print registration.
See website for more details.

Back to Basics Workshop Autumn 2023
2023-10-12 19:00 - 20:30, 2023-10-19 19:00 - 20:30, 2023-10-26 19:00 - 20:30, 2023-11-02 19:00 - 20:30 | Rocky River Presbyterian Church, 21750 Detroit Rd, Rocky River, OH, 44116, United States
Before there were meeting schedules, the AA pioneers helped newcomers through The Steps as quickly as possible so that they could begin to help others. We follow the path of the early days of AA and actually work all of The Twelve Steps over the course of four weeks.
We will be listening to a powerful audio presentation by Paul Fischer who has facilitated a series of Back to Basics meetings.
Back to Basics sessions have been held continuously on the west side of Cleveland, every quarter, since January 2008. Quarterly sessions are held in January, April, July and October of each year, usually beginning on the first Thursday of each month and continuing the following 3 Thursdays.
Suggested Reading in Advance

Session 1: The Doctor’s Opinion, plus pages 1 thru 44. Note that additional time will be available following the 2nd session, held on the 13th, to discuss writing out the 4th Step and arranging for the 5th Step.
Session 2: Steps 2-4, Page 44-71
Session 3: Steps 5-9, Pages 72-84
Session 4: steps 10-12, Pages 84-103

See or print the flyer
Questions?
Scott C. 440-785-1230 – scottrcrawford@cox.net
Ron H. 440-463-0934 – chapter5page58@gmail.com

GSR Meeting District 43 Lake County
2023-10-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Grace Episcopal Church, 36200 Ridge Rd, Willoughby, OH, 44094, United States
For GSRs in District 43 or people in the fellowship who are interested in learning the whys, hows, whens, & wheres. Please join us every Tues from 6pm-7pm at the Grace Episcopal Church to learn more.

Advisory Committee Meeting October 2023 (Hybrid)
2023-10-23 19:00 - 20:00 | A.A. Cleveland District Office, 1557 St Clair Ave, NE, Cleveland, OH, 44114, United States
Come join us at the next Advisory Committee Meeting. We are meeting in person and on Zoom. All are welcome!
Print handouts
The purpose of the Advisory Committee is to review the policies of the Cleveland District Office.
The meeting will be held on Monday, October 23 at 7:00 pm. “Doors” open at 6:50 pm.

Zoom Meeting ID: 817 9154 0903
Zoom Passcode: [REDACTED]

Some other topics to be covered are:

Finance
Literature
Fund Drive
Corrections
Activities Committee
Meeting Schedule and Secretary Updates
Communications
Archives

Elect a Representative
Please elect an Advisory Committee Representative from your group to attend. Here are some suggested guidelines for a group representative:

A member of the group in good standing
Have at least three years of continuous sobriety
Have a solid commitment to attend the quarterly Advisory Committee Meeting

To attend, please have the following handouts available:

Advisory Agenda
Advisory Minutes – March, 2023
Advisory Minutes – June, 2023
Income Statement – September 2023
Outreach Summary

Attend on Zoom

12 Step Weekend Fall 2023
2023-10-27 17:00 - 2023-10-29 11:00 | Jesuit Retreat House, 5629 State Road, Parma, OH, 44134, United States
Spiritual Director: Stephanie H.
Date: October 27-29 2023
In the Spirit of the former A.A. Retreats at St. Joe’s Christian Life Center in Euclid, 1972 – 2007, and at the Jesuit & Loyola Retreat House since 2012.
Location:
Jesuit Retreat House
5629 State Rd.
Parma, Ohio 44134
Registration: Begins at 5:00 PM – Dinner: 6:00 PM
Program: Begins at 7:00 PM on Friday and concludes at 11:00 AM on Sunday.
Cost: $260.00 – Includes all meals, room & board.

No refunds 14 days before the retreat.
Make check payable to Cathy Barrett. Put 12 Step Weekend in the memo.
Mail form and check to Cathy Barrett, Treasurer, 142 Clemmer Ave., Akron, OH 44313

See flyer for registration
For More Information:
Cathy B. (330) 388-0097 lovemyredhead2@gmail.com
Karen S. (216) 258-4848 klschumaker79@gmail.com
Bruce A. (330) 618-2411 blackbillsbruce@hotmail.com

Sober Halloween Bash
2023-10-28 16:00 - 20:00 | West Shore Unitarian Church, 20401 Hilliard Blvd, Rocky River, OH, 44116, United States
Hosted by the Lakewood Alano Club

Food
Raffles
Music and Dancing
Costume Contest
15-minute Leads
And more!!!

Ticket sales at the door. A $10 suggested donation supports the event cost and future parties hosted by the Lakewood Alano Club.
We appreciate donations to support future sober activities for the community.
Questions? Email Lakewood Alano Club

District 43 GSR Meeting
2023-10-28 18:00 - 19:00 | Grace Episcopal Church, 36200 Ridge Rd, Willoughby, OH, 44094, United States
Please join us in service. If you have a home group, ask the Secretary, Treasure or Chairperson do we have a GSR. (What is a GSR you ask?) A GSR is your meeting’s General Service Representative.
This is the person that makes sure you have a voice. This person gathers information on local and national levels of Alcoholics Anonymous, brings it back to your home group. When AA is asked to consider things for or about the fellowship a collective conscious is needed. The Home group votes, the GSR and DCM attend meetings and assemblies. From the assemblies a delegate is elected…
If you want to know more and your home group is in District 43, come join us and find out so much more. This stuff is all about service and extending the hand to the next person.

Breakfast at the Lodge
2023-10-29 09:00 - 13:00 | American Croation Lodge, 34900 Lake Shore Blvd., Eastlake, OH, 44095, United States
Great Food, Fun, 50/50 Raffle, Fellowship

Doors @ 9:00 am
Buffet style breakfast @ 10:00 am
Speaker @ 11:00 am

Cost $15.00 per person
For more information:

Bob C. 440-533-5579
Mike A. 440-856-9300
Frank C. 440-668-1643
