Cook Forest Conference 2018
2018-05-18 - 2018-05-20 | Cook Forest, 113 River Rd, Cooksburg, PA, 16217, United States
134th Cook Forest Conference and/or Sober Camping! Sober camping is a blast and you don’t need conference tickets to camp. All Cook Forest Campgrounds are full of sober campers on this weekend.
We enjoy sober camping at Cook Forest on the weekend before Memorial Day Weekend and the weekend after Labor Day Weekend every year.
See flyer for more information

20th Anniversary N. Ridgeville Wom. New Life
2018-05-23 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | First Congregational United, 36363 Center Ridge Rd, North Ridgeville, OH, 44039, United States
North Ridgeville Women New Life is having their 20th Anniversary Monday, June 25, 2018

Doors @ 6:00 pm
Food @ 6:30 pm
Lead @ 7:00 pm

First Congregational United Church
36363 Center Ridge Rd
North Ridgeville, OH 44039
Questions? Contact Kathy at (440) 242-8015

72nd Annual Memorial Mass & Breakfast
2018-05-27 08:00 - 12:00 | St. John’s Cathedral, 1007 Superior Ave, Cleveland, OH, 44114, United States
Remembering those and their families whom came before us.
Memorial Mass to be held on May 27th 2018 @ 8:00 am
St John’s Cathedral
1007 Superior Ave (E 9th and Superior Ave)
Cleveland, OH 44114
Memorial Breakfast to be held at:

Slovenian National Home
6417 St Clair Ave
Cleveland, OH 44103
(Parking in the rear off Addison Rd)

Doors open at 9:00 am.
Buffet style breakfast to be served at 10:00 am

Cost of breakfast: $20/person only 400 tickets available

Guest Speaker: Ruth D.
Invocation: Tom M.
Master of Ceremonies: David G.

Bill Wilson: Co-founder of AA said this about the Memorial Mass & Breakfast
“This is the most inspiring way these men could pay tribute to those that came before them”
Ticket information contacts:

Brian JC: 216-849-5131 (West side)
Rich M: 440-221-4473 (East side)
Olen S: 216-870-6493 (East side)
Karl W: 216-587-1474 (South/Central area)
David G: 216-241-7387 (Central Office/Downtown)

Keep It Real 18th Anniversary
2018-06-05 18:30 - 21:00 | Stella Maris Gallagher Center, 1320 Washington Ave, Cleveland, OH, 44113, United States
Food and Fellowship at 6:30 pm
Speaker at 8:00 pm

Also includes:

Sobriety Coutdown
Door prizes

Founders Day 2018
2018-06-08 - 2018-06-10 | University of Akron, 302 Buchtel Common, Akron, OH, 44325, United States
Only One Place
Akron, Ohio
Only One Weekend
June 8-10, 2018
Only One Event
Founders’ Day Conference
“Where the past touches the present”
83rd Anniversary of Alcoholics Anonymous
June 8, 9 & 10, 2018 | Akron, Ohio | Birthplace of A.A.
FOUNDERS’ DAY ACTIVITIES HELD AT:
UNIVERSITY OF AKRON
302 Buchtel Common
AKRON, OH 44325
Registration opens March 1, 2018 at 9:00 am

Ramona Group 61st Anniversary
2018-06-18 18:00 - 21:00 | Garfield Heights Civic Center, 5407 Turney Road, Garfield Heights, OH, 44125, United States
61st Anniversary
June 18, 2018
Lead: Anita B. @ 7 PM
Doors open @ 6:15 PM Food @ 6:30 PM
Covered Dishes Welcome
Doors Prizes and a 50/50
Garfield Heights Civic Center
5407 Turney Road
Garfield Heights, Ohio 44125
See flyer

Short & Sweet Breakfast 34th Anniversary
2018-06-26 08:00 - 17:00 | St. Jerome’s, 15100 Lakeshore Blvd, Cleveland, OH, 44110, United States
Short & Sweet will be celebrating their 34th Anniversary Saturday, July 28, 2018
Breakfast @ 8:00 am
Meeting @ 9:00 am
St. Jerome’s (basement, gym.)
15100 Lakeshore Blvd.
Cleveland OH, 44110
Lead is Bob D.
Questions: Call Paul R. (440) 943-6528

Advisory Committee Meeting June 2018
2018-06-26 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 and voice your opinion about Cleveland AA and the AA Cleveland District Office – all are welcome!
The Advisory Committee meeting will be held Tuesday, June 26th, 2018 at 7:00 p.m.
The purpose of the Advisory Committee is to review the policies of the Cleveland District Office. This is your office, please support us. To attend, please elect an Advisory Committee Representative from your group at a Group conscience meeting.
Some topics to be covered are:

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

We still need an Operating Committee Representative for Area 5. Please call Ruth at (216) 241-7387 if you wish to serve, have 3 years of uninterrupted sobriety and live or have a home group in Area 5.
AREA 5 covers the following zip codes:

44102 – Cleveland
44107 – Lakewood
44111 – Cleveland

Big Book Workshop – Back to Basics Summer 2018 Session 1
2018-07-05 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 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. Readings are directly from the Big Book, with an audio assist.
We will be listening to a powerful audio presentation by Paul F who facilitates 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.
Dates
Thursdays July 5, 12, 19, 26
Location
Rocky River Presbyterian Church
21750 Detroit Road, Rocky River, OH 44116
Time: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Bring
Your Big Book and an open mind ( if you need a Big Book, we have loaners)
Suggested reading in advance:

Session 1 – Step 1: The Doctor’s Opinion, plus pages 1 -44
Session 2 – Steps 2, 3 & 4: Pages 44-71
Session 3 – Steps 5 thru 9: Pages 72-84
Session 4 – Steps 10, 11 & 12: Pages 84-103

Note: 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.
Questions
Scott C. 440-785-1230 / scottrcrawford@cox.net
Ron H. 440-463-0934 / chapter5page58@gmail.com

Big Book Workshop – Back to Basics Summer 2018 Session 2
2018-07-12 19:00 - 20:30 | Rocky River Presbyterian Church, 21750 Detroit Rd, Rocky River, OH, 44116, United States

9th Annual Step 11 Spiritual Retreat
2018-07-13 08:00 - 2018-07-15 17:00 | St. Meinrad Monastery, 200 Hill Drive, Saint Meinrad, IN, 47577, United States
For Recovering Alcoholics and Al-Anons
Held at the beautiful St. Meinrad Monastery, the rolling hills of S. Indiana setting radiates blessed peace and fosters soul calm. The 2018 theme is Joy of the Journey and highlights an objective inside look at living in the moment and enjoying the daily experiences you have while taking Step 11.

4 general sessions. Keynote Speaker Dr John, author of “Being Sober and Becoming Happy” and former Director of Spiritual Direction 19 years @ Hazelton in MN. Other topics include “Meditation Made Simple, and more!
4 breakout workshops organized into 2 tracks (Humility, Relationships and Emotional Sobriety) followed by discussion groups with many facilitators.
Guided meditation mornings to expand your conscious contact.
One-on-one appointments for personal healing and guidance.

See Flyer

For more information, contact:

Dave M, Retreat Founder (941) 627-1938
Br. Maurus Z, OSB Retreat Master (800) 357-6611
Jim H (317) 748-2136
Go online for registration and details.

Legacy Evening - Twelve Traditions
2018-07-17 18:30 - 19:30 | A.A. Cleveland District Office, 1557 St Clair Ave, NE, Cleveland, OH, 44114, United States
Our Three Legacies: Recovery, Unity, Service
The Cleveland District Office cordially invites you to our Fifth Legacy Evening.
This PowerPoint presentation is often presented to standing-room-only audiences in the Akron locale and now we’re bringing it to Cleveland. It’s said that the 12 Steps protect me from alcohol and the 12 Traditions protect A.A. from me.
Harmon V. will present this multimedia, Second Legacy event and aid in the discussion to follow.
Limited seating, please R.S.V.P. to Jason by calling (216) 241-7387

Big Book Workshop – Back to Basics Summer 2018 Session 3
2018-07-19 19:00 - 20:30 | Rocky River Presbyterian Church, 21750 Detroit Rd, Rocky River, OH, 44116, United States

2018 Unity and Service Conference
2018-07-20 08:00 - 2018-07-22 17:00 | Hilton Concord, 1970 Diamond Blvd, Concord, CA, 94520, United States
A unique and exciting conference discussing topics which we don’t usually talk about at AA meetings such as Myths and Misconceptions in AA, Controversial Topics, the experience of a Class A trustee, and your personal experience with Traditions, and Concepts of Alcoholics Anonymous.
We, of the Love and Service Group of AA, would like to cordially invite you to join us July 20-22, 2018 in Concord, CA USA for a weekend of wonderful fellowship and exciting speakers, such as Clancy I., Billy N. and a special presentation on Relationships and the Three Legacies with Polly and Dave P.
See Flyer

Big Book Workshop – Back to Basics Summer 2018 Session 4
2018-07-26 19:00 - 20:30 | Rocky River Presbyterian Church, 21750 Detroit Rd, Rocky River, OH, 44116, United States

West Side 25th Annual Picnic & Horseshoe Tournament
2018-07-29 09:00 - 18:00 | Brookside Reservation, 3900 John Nagy Blvd, Cleveland, OH, 44144, United States
Picnic
Horseshoe Tournament
Cornhole Tournament

Sunday July 29th, 2018 from 9am – 6pm
Brookside Reservation
3900 John Nagy Blvd
Cleveland, OH 44144
(Ridge Rd Entrance)

Games with Prizes for Every Child
50/50 Raffles @ 1:00, 3:00 & 5:00
Meeting at noon!
Plenty of parking
Bring your own seating

For more information:

Rob and Jackie Y. 216-661-6272
Dave C. 216-618-8808
Steve F. 216-470-7790

62nd Annual White Road AA Family Picnic
2018-08-05 10:00 - 18:00 | St. Joseph’s Grove, 29412 White Rd, Willoughby Hills, OH, 44092, United States
Sunday, August 5, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
St. Joseph’s Grove
29412 White Rd.
Willoughby Hills, OH 44092
1/2 mile from Bishop
Rain or Shine!

Fun
Food
Fellowship
Games
DJ
Prizes 50/50

The day will include:

Annual Egg Toss
Hayrides
Horse Shoes
Softball
Volley Ball
Bocce Tournament
Hot Dogs
Sweet Corn
Watermelon
Pop/Coffee

By state law and VFW regulations – sorry no dogs allowed.

5th Annual Broad Highway Group Convention
2018-08-11 09:00 - 17:00 | Pilgrim United Church, 130 Broad Blvd, Cuyahoga Falls, OH, 44221, United States
Saturday program to cover topics including:

Primary Purpose
Meeting Etiquette
Sponsorship
New Person’s Panel
And more!

Lunch will be provided, Door Prizes and 50/50 raffles to benefit Intergroup, GSO and Pilgrim Church.

Doors Open at 9:00 am
Lunch snacks and beverages provided
$10 presale $12 at the door

If you would like to purchase a ticket for someone in a treatment center or pre-register, please contact someone on the convention committee:
Michael B. 330-573-0091
Kate P. 330-217-9622
Tim S. 234-416-2142
Jolene G. 330-703-9905
Mike H. 234-205-7270
Or email: TheBroadHighwayGroup@gmail.com

23nd Annual Kelleys Island Weekend
2018-08-17 16:00 - 2018-08-19 12:00 | Kelleys Island, Kelleys Island, OH, 43438, United States
Please join the Sahara boaters in AA, family and fellowship for a day, a night, or for the weekend at beautiful Kelleys Island Ohio. You don’t have to be a boater – all are welcome!
For RSVP, Dinner tickets, or information call:

Nick G. (419) 560-6694
Erik K. (419) 699-0415
Bill M. (419) 610-8487
Truly M. (419) 612-7907
Judy P. (440) 773-0757
Tom T. (419) 343-2006

See flyer for details

New Group / Secretary Workshop
2018-08-18 10:00 - 12:00 | A.A. Cleveland District Office, 1557 St Clair Ave, NE, Cleveland, OH, 44114, United States
On Saturday, August 18, 2018 the Cleveland District Office will hold a productive workshop from 10am-12pm at the office.
AA Cleveland District Office
1557 St Clair Ave, NE
Cleveland, OH 44114
All members are encouraged to attend workshops on how an AA Group functions. It is mandatory that new groups attend a workshop prior to a new group being put in the meeting schedule book.
Workshop Highlights includes:

A.A.’s Singleness of Purpose
What is an AA Group?
Problems Other Than Alcohol
Members From Court Programs and Treatment Facilities
Responsibilities of a Secretary and Treasurer
Principles Before Personalities
Group Problems
Anonymity
Corrections’ Outreach
Questions and Answers

Hope in the Neighborhood Annual Picnic
2018-08-26 10:00 - 18:00 | Forest Hills Park, 2370 Lee Blvd, Cleveland Heights, OH, 44118, United States
WHERE: Forest Hills Park (Cleveland Heights Side)
WHEN: August 26th, 2018
TIME: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
SPEAKER: Nanette B. from Euclid Monday Big Book (lead starts at 12:00 pm)
There will be 2 raffles. One for the regular meeting and one for the picnic raffle where you will have to re-purchase tickets.

Goodtime III Cruise 2018
2018-09-08 14:30 - 17:00 | Goodtime III, 825 East Ninth Street Pier, Cleveland, OH, 44114, United States
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Take an afternoon cruise on the Goodtime III with the AA Cleveland District Office

For courtesy, comfort, and just plain fun, you cannot match the experience of a cruise on the Cuyahoga River and Lake Erie aboard Cleveland’s largest sight-seeing vessel. The Goodtime III is the largest quadruple-deck 1,000 passenger luxury ship on the Great Lakes, which offers plenty of room, and you are not confined to your seats.
Since 1958, the Goodtime III continues to keep alive the name and tradition of providing safe sailing’s of the Cleveland and Cuyahoga River area, and has rightfully become an institution to the city of Cleveland.
Come join us for:

Short Lead
Cruise down the River
Dancing

Time:

Boarding @ 2:30 pm
Leave Dock @ 3:00 pm
Return @ 5:00 pm

Buy tickets below or call the AA Cleveland District Office at (216) 241-7387 for more information. Tickets are $18.00 each.

Buy Tickets Now

Punderson Park 102nd Conference Fall 2018
2018-09-14 20:30 - 2018-09-16 12:00 | Punderson Park, 11755 Kinsman Rd, Newbury Township, OH, 44065, United States
The Punderson Park Conference is a biannual get together of adult A.A. and Al-Anon members in a beautiful Geauga County, Ohio. It is has been held each spring and fall since 1967.
Online registration begins July 1, 2018
For accommodations, please contact Punderson Park Manor House for rooms and cabins at (440) 564-9144 or go to their website – mention Punderson Park Conference.
No refunds for registration – transfers are permitted. See registration for details.

65th Annual Tri-State Assembly
2018-09-28 15:00 - 2018-09-30 12:00 | Bellinger Hall & Conference Center, Hedding Avenue, Chautauqua, NY, 14722, United States
Experience, Strength, Hope
AA Conference with Al-Anon participation
Bellinger Hall Retreat & Conference Center
Chautauqua Institution, Chautauqua, NY 14722
Questions? Contact:

Todd B. 814-572-9744
Cookie L. 716-424-1396

For more information and registration, see website.

Big Book Workshop - Back To Basics Fall 2018 Session 1
2018-10-04 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 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. Readings are directly from the Big Book, with an audio assist.
We will be listening to a powerful audio presentation by Paul F who facilitates 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.
Dates
Thursdays October 4, 11, 18, 25
Location
Rocky River Presbyterian Church
21750 Detroit Road, Rocky River, OH 44116
Time: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Bring
Your Big Book and an open mind ( if you need a Big Book, we have loaners)
Suggested reading in advance:

Session 1 – Step 1: The Doctor’s Opinion, plus pages 1 -44
Session 2 – Steps 2, 3 & 4: Pages 44-71
Session 3 – Steps 5 thru 9: Pages 72-84
Session 4 – Steps 10, 11 & 12: Pages 84-103

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

Cleveland Delegation Annual Men's Luncheon
2018-10-07 12:00 - 14:00 | DoubleTree by Hilton Beachwood, 3663 Park East Drive, Beachwood, OH, 44122, United States
Speaker: Lou V
Home Group: Lake County Snake Pit
Tickets: $35
Entertainment Provided
For more information:
Craig H 440-289-2429
Louis H. 216-526-2341
Russell S. 216-345-9312

Big Book Workshop - Back To Basics Fall 2018 Session 2
2018-10-11 19:00 - 20:30 | Rocky River Presbyterian Church, 21750 Detroit Rd, Rocky River, OH, 44116, United States

Big Book Workshop - Back To Basics Fall 2018 Session 3
2018-10-18 19:00 - 20:30 | Rocky River Presbyterian Church, 21750 Detroit Rd, Rocky River, OH, 44116, United States

Advisory Committee Meeting October 2018
2018-10-24 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 and voice your opinion about Cleveland AA and the AA Cleveland District Office – all are welcome!
The Advisory Committee meeting will be held Wednesday, October 24th, 2018 at 7:00 p.m.
The purpose of the Advisory Committee is to review the policies of the Cleveland District Office. This is your office, please support us. To attend, please elect an Advisory Committee Representative from your group at a Group conscience meeting.
Some topics to be covered are:

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

Please elect an Advisory Committee Representative from your Group to attend the Advisory Committee Meetings. 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

Big Book Workshop - Back To Basics Fall 2018 Session 4
2018-10-25 19:00 - 20:30 | Rocky River Presbyterian Church, 21750 Detroit Rd, Rocky River, OH, 44116, United States
