Back to Basics Workshop Winter 2024
2024-01-18 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-01-25 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

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

Into Action 12 Step Retreat
2024-01-19 16:00 - 2024-01-21 12:00 | Wanake Camp and Retreat Center, 9463 Manchester Ave SW, Beach City, OH, 44608, United States
The 12 Step retreat is for members of Alcoholics Anonymous. As always, the retreat is devoted to the Twelve Steps and how they fit into our lives.
The lead meeting on Saturday is an open meeting and all are welcome to attend.
Tickets are $140 per person.
Contact us for questions.
Register online.

Sober Winter Dance
2024-01-20 17:30 - 23:30 | Saint Helen Catholic Church, 12060 Kinsman Rd, Newbury Township, OH, 44065, United States
Dancing, Dining, Fellowship!

Alex S. will share his truth of Hope & Faith at 7:15.
Pasta with Marinara will be provided. Please bring a shared dish to be enjoyed by all.
DJ Nate T will be spinnin’ tunes.
Tickets are $10.00 per person – kids get to rock out for FREE.
Doors open @ 5:30, Dinner @ 6:30, Lead @ 7:15, Dance Floor @ 8pm.

Brought to you by Middlefield True Friends, Newbury Sunday, Chagrin Falls Friday.

District 43 Meeting
2024-01-22 18:00 - 19:00 | Grace Episcopal Church, 36200 Ridge Rd, Willoughby, OH, 44094, United States
Learn more about A.A. beyond your Home Group meeting.

CANCELED! Advisory Committee Meeting January 2024 (Hybrid)
2024-01-24 19:00 - 20:00 | A.A. Cleveland District Office, 1557 St Clair Ave, NE, Cleveland, OH, 44114, United States
Due to the usual weather concerns and the transition of the Secretary-Treasurer retiring after almost 27 years, we are canceling the January 24th Advisory Committee Meeting. We will go through applications and start interviews for the position shortly. We hope to be able to approve a new Operating Committee for Areas 5, 6, 7, and 8 and introduce the new Secretary-Treasurer of the Cleveland District Office at our Annual Meeting on Thursday, March 28th at 7:00 p.m.✕

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 Wednesday, January 24 at 7:00 pm. “Doors” open at 6:50 pm.

Zoom Meeting ID: TBD
Zoom Passcode: TBD

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 (available soon!):

Advisory Agenda
Advisory Minutes
Income Statement

Attend on Zoom

Southern States Women's Conference
2024-01-26 08:00 - 2024-01-28 17:00 | Hyatt Riverfront Jacksonville
The 2024 Southern States Women’s Conference will be held from January 26 – January 28 in SUNNY Jacksonville, FL.
A great women’s conference! The lineup of amazing speakers, the remarkable venue (we’ve doubled our capacity for 2024), a link to book your hotel room plus an easy online registration is all on the website. Book SOON! Rooms are filling up!
See flyer for details and registration
For any questions, email Shari A., Outreach Chair – melodies4memories@sbcglobal.net (add SSWC 2024 in the subject line)

Breakfast at the Italian & American Club
2024-01-28 09:00 - 12:00 | Wickliffe Italian American Club, 29717 Euclid Ave, Wickliffe, OH, 44092, United States
Great Food, Fun, 50/50 Raffle, Fellowship

Doors @ 9:00 am
Buffet Breakfast @ 10:00 am
Speaker @ 11:00 am

Cost $15.00 per person. For more information call Frank C. 440-668-1643

Love Yourself Through Your 4th Step
2024-02-04 11:00 - 15:00 | St Bede Church, 9114 Lakeshore Blvd, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
An interactive 4th step workshop. Sweet treats Bake Sale. 50/50 Raffle.
Lunch is available presale $10.00 ticket Call Vicki 440-364-6710 or Duncan 440-261-1999 for tickets.
If you are not interested in lunch, No Worries just bring yourself, Your Notebook and an open mind.
A $10 Donation is greatly appreciated. 4th Step Worksheets will be provided.
Resentment Inventory by Jim N Fear Inventory by Mike L & Sex Inventory by Dolly A.

Corrections Committee
2024-03-04 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-04-01 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-05-06 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-06-03 18:00 - 19:00 | A.A. Cleveland District Office, 1557 St Clair Ave, NE, Cleveland, OH, 44114, United States
Come join us every 1st Monday of the month 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.

Wednesday Nite Unity 46th Anniversary
2024-03-20 14:00 - 17:00 | Forest Hill Presbyterian Church, 3031 Monticello Blvd, Cleveland Heights, OH, 44118, United States
Doors @ 2pm
Speaker @ 3pm (Woody W. from Akron, Ohio)
Food @ 4pm
Raffle tickets $1.00
50/50 raffle
Money tree

PLEASE – No smoking on church property.

Peace in the Valley 3rd Anniversary
2024-03-25 18:00 - 21:00 | Valley View Village Church, 11401 Tinkers Creek Road, Valley View, OH, 44125, United States
Doors open at 5:30 pm
Dinner at 6:00 pm
Lead at 7:00 pm (Speaker – Karl S.)
Please Bring A Covered Dish To Share
50/50 Money Tree Door Prizes

Advisory Committee Meeting March 2024 (Hybrid)
2024-03-28 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 Thursday, March 28 at 7:00 pm. “Doors” open at 6:50 pm.

Zoom Meeting ID: 810 0219 2283
Zoom Passcode: [REDACTED]

This is the Annual Advisory Committee meeting. Elections for Operating Committee Representatives from Areas 5, 6, 7, and 8 will be held. We will have a slate of nominees running for Operating Committee representatives from those areas. Nominations will also be accepted from the floor. You must live or have a home group in the following zip coes as well as have at least three (3) years of sobriety to be nominated.
AREA 5
44102 Cleveland, 44107 Lakewood, 44111 Cleveland, 44189 Cleveland
AREA 6
44004 Ashtabula, 44005 Ashtabula, 44010 Austinburg, 44030 Conneaut, 44041 Geneva, 44048 Kingsville, 44057 Madison, 44060 Mentor, 44061 Mentor, 44077 Painesville, 44081 Perry, 44092 Wickliffe, 44094 Willoughby, 44095 Eastlake, 44096 Willoughby, 44097 Eastlake and outlying area
AREA 7
44017 Berea, 44028 Columbia Station, 44044 Grafton, 44130 Cleveland, 44135 Cleveland, 44136 Strongsville, 44138 Olmsted Falls, 44142 Brook Park, 44149 Strongsville, 44181 Cleveland and outlying area
AREA 8
43438 Kelleys Island, 43456 Put In Bay, 43464 Vickery, 44001 Amherst, 44011 Avon, 44012 Avon Lake, 44035 Elyria, 44036 Elyria, 44039 North Ridgeville, 44050 Lagrange, 44052 Lorain, 44053 Lorain, 44054 Sheffield Lake, 44055 Lorain, 44070 North Olmsted, 44074 Oberlin, 44089 Vermilion, 44090 Wellington, 44116 Rocky River, 44126 Fairview Park, 44140 Bay Village, 44145 Westlake, 44811 Bellevue, 44814 Berlin Hts, 44816 Birmingham, 44826 Collins, 44837 Greenwich, 44839 Huron, 44846 Milan, 44851 New London, 44857 Norwalk, 44889 Wakeman and outlying area
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 (available soon!):

Advisory Agenda
Advisory Minutes – October 2023
Income Statement – December 2023
Income Statement – February 2024

Attend on Zoom

Back to Basics Big Book Workshop Spring 2024
2024-04-04 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-04-11 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-04-18 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-04-25 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.
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 – crawford.sr@gmail.com
Ron H. 440-463-0934 – chapter5page58@gmail.com
See Flyer

60th Memorial Mass in Honor of Sister Mary Ignatia
2024-04-06 18:00 - 21:00 | Holy Name Church, 8328 Broadway Ave, Cleveland, OH, 44105, United States
The Angel of Mercy
When Bill W. was told of this memorial mass, he was quoted as saying, “What a wonderful way to pay tribute to this hard working and dedicated woman”
A celebratory dinner will be served in the Church hall after the mass. All are welcome!
New Location
Holy Name Church
8328 Broadway Ave
Cleveland, OH 44105

Friday Afternoon Women Anniversary
2024-04-12 12:00 - 14:00 | Plymouth Chuy, 2860 Coventry Road, Shaker Heights, OH, 44120, United States
70th Group Anniversary (Established January 8, 1954)
Potluck Lunch and Celebration

Friends of East Cleveland 23rd Anniversary
2024-04-12 17:00 - 21:00 | Starlight Baptist Church, 14516 Euclid Avenue, East Cleveland, OH, 44112, United States
Friday April 12, 2024
Starlight Baptist Church
14516 Euclid Avenue
East Cleveland, OH 44112

Door Open @5 PM
Dinner @ 6 PM
Speaker @ 7 PM – Lisa B. (Mustard Seed)

Donations of cakes and pies appreciated.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Charlotte Hornets Tickets
2024-04-14 13:00 - 15:30 | Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, 1 Center Court, Cleveland, OH, 44115, United States
The 22nd Annual Fan Appreciation Day presented by Discount Drug Mart will complete the Cavs regular season at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. During the fan-favorite celebration, the Cavs will give away thousands of prizes throughout the game and across all digital platforms. Fans in attendance will also receive a clear Cavs tote bag presented by Discount Drug Mart to carry home all their prizes.

Game time is Sunday, April 14 @ 1:00 pm
Tickets are $36 each (see seat location, limit of 50)
Tickets are digital only – so you will need the free SeatGeek app to receive the tickets. Available on the App Store and Google Play. You should use the same email address to purchase the tickets that you want them sent to in SeatGeek.

Buy Tickets Online

London AA Convention
2024-05-03 10:00 - 2024-05-05 17:00 | The Tower Hotel, London, St Katharine's Way, London, E1W 1LD, United Kingdom
This AA Convention is located in the heart of one of the greatest cities in the world. Step outside into London’s history, beauty and sheer magnificence of the River Thames, the Tower of London and St Katharine Docks. Take a cruise on a river boat or a moonlit walk along the South Bank.
See flyer and website for details.

12 Step Weekend Spring 2024
2024-05-03 17:00 - 2024-05-05 11:00 | Loyola Retreat House, 700 Killinger Road, Clinton, OH, 44216, United States
Spiritual Director: Derrik T.
Date: May 3-5 2024
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:
Loyola Retreat House
700 Killinger Road
Clinton, Ohio 44216
*Between Akron & Canton, off of I-77
Registration: Begins at 5:00 PM – Dinner: 6:00 PM (There is a snack table. If you feel the desire to bring something to share, please do so!)
Program: Begins at 7:00 PM on Friday and concludes at 11:00 AM on Sunday.
Cost: $225.00 – Includes all meals, room & board.

No refunds or registrations after April 19th.
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
Stephanie H. (440) 752-2614 misgido17@hotmail.com
Bruce A. (330) 618-2411 blackhillsbruce@hotmail.com

Akron Area AA Women's 13th Annual Luncheon
2024-05-04 09:00 - 14:00 | Guy’s Party Center, 500 East Waterloo Rd, Akron, OH, 44319, United States
A Vision for You
Panelists:

Juanita Wilson
Melissa Coffman
Crystal James

Main Speaker:

Nickki McInnes – Cuyahoga Falls, OH

Fun:

Raffles
Money Tree
Door Prizes

Tickets and information (Adults Only, no tickets sold at door)

April T. (330) 459-0841
Carrie S. (330) 697-6073
Jennifer C. (330) 858-7375
LaSalle H. (234) 678-9805
Mary P. (330) 645-5620
Michelle S. (262) 685-7560
Sonya B. (330) 634-6545
Neicy P. (330) 687-6964
Brandi T. (870) 754-0553

Ruth Dubin's Retirement Party (Postponed!)
2024-05-09 16:00 - 19:00 | A.A. Cleveland District Office, 1557 St Clair Ave, NE, Cleveland, OH, 44114, United States
Unfortunately, we need to change the date of the party due to unforeseen circumstances. A new date will be announced as soon as possible under Events, in the email newsletter and on Facebook.
You are cordially invited to attend a celebration for Ruth Dubin as she retires from the Cleveland District Office. Please join us to wish her best wishes. Food and drinks will be available. See her announcement here.

Into Action 12 Step Retreat
2024-05-17 16:00 - 2024-05-19 12:00 | Wanake Camp and Retreat Center, 9463 Manchester Ave SW, Beach City, OH, 44608, United States
Into Action 12 Step Retreats are for members of Alcoholics Anonymous. As always, they are devoted to the Twelve Steps & how they fit into our lives.
$140 per person Includes:

5 Meals
Shared Room
All Presentations/Discussions
Registration Deadline: May 12, 2024

SINGLE ROOMS ARE NOT AVAILABLE!

76th Annual Memorial Mass & Breakfast
2024-05-26 08:00 - 17:00 | 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 at 8:00 am at:
St John’s Cathedral
1007 Superior Ave
Cleveland, OH 44114
Memorial Breakfast served at 10:00 am (doors at 9:00 am) at:
Slovenian National Home
6417 St Clair Ave
Cleveland, OH 44103
(Parking in the rear off Addison Road)
Cost of buffet style breakfast: $25/person – only 400 tickets available

Guest Speaker: Rita P.
Invocation: Megan C.
Master of Ceremonies: David P.

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”
TICKETS

David – 216-870-4336 (West Side)
Sheryl – 216-410-2577 (South West)
Megan – 213-215-1862 (Far West Side)
Rich – 440-221-4473 (East Side)
Karl – 216-587-1474 (South/Central Area)
Ron Toth – 216-587-1474 (South East)
