July 2008 Version 2 AA Newsletter Central Service Committee of Area 82, Districts 1 & 2, Halifax Regional Municipality To contact Alcoholics Anonymous, call (902) 461-1119 (24 hours per day, 7 days per week) Website: www3.ns.sympatico.ca/alcoholicsanonymous Group Detox Meeting Metro Drug Dependency Center Simpson Hall, NS Hospital, Dartmouth. All meetings at 8 pm Sunday Group CORE Meeting Thursday NOTICE: DETOX Meetings are cancelled until August 3. TRAILER PARK 12 & 12 GRATEFUL GROUP 3-Aug 10-Aug NOTICE: CORE Meetings are cancelled until September. Sixth floor of the Simpson Bldg. Attendance is limited to clients of this unit & members of the A.A. group putting on the meeting. The meeting format is Speaker/Discussion with time for questions at the end. Central Phone Office Group Sat Sun West End Step Jul-5 Jul-6 Highland Park Jul-12 Jul-13 Sunrise Jul-19 Jul-20 Downtown Dartmouth Jul-26 Jul-27 Welcome Aug-2 Aug-3 Trailer Park 12 and 12 Aug-9 Gaston Road Aug-10 Third floor of the Simpson Bldg. Open Speaker/Discussion meeting of A.A., and it is named Pass It On Group. The meeting is open to clients of the C.O.R.E. program, as well as other A.A. members. For more information, contact: Pat R. at 857-1006 or patwr@eastlink.ca Groups pick up the key at the Office, Mon to Fri, 9 am - 5 pm Phone Office Volunteers Still Needed The Central Service Phone Office always welcomes volunteers who would like to answer the daytime and overnight phones. If you can dedicate some time to this vital service, please call the Phone Office and arrange for an individual orientation session. Central Service Phone Office: 461-1119 Service Calendar Service Event Date & Time Location Central Service Tues, July 8 United Memorial Meeting 7:00 PM Church, Young St., Halifax GSR Meeting District 2 GSR Meeting District 1 Workshop District 2 Sun, Jul 20 6:30 PM Sun, Jul 27 1:00 PM Sun, Jul 13 1:00 PM Club 24 Dundas St, Dartmouth (basement, side door) George-Dixon- Centre, Gottingen St., Halifax Newsletter Contact: aahalifax@gmail.com or optionally by phone (902) 405 6535. Announcements for August are due on July 25, 2008. Printouts available at: Central Service Meeting. Request to get on the e-mail list! Trust in God and clean house. (Alcoholics Anonymous BB, p.98) 1 TBD
July 2008 Version 2 AA Newsletter Birthdays Jul 9 Jul 17 Thur 9:00 pm Jul 18 Fri Back to Basics Darryl B 8 Highland Park Doug Mac 25 Welcome Group Kevin L 8 Jul 29 Tues Jul 30 Jul 30 Sunrise Martin C Denny J Albert Rex F Janice I Back to Basics Sue M 2 Trailer Park 12 and 12 Julie H 1 16 17 20 37 10 Jul 23 Back to Basics Pat H 1 Jul 31 Thur Hubbards Barb M 6 Jul 25 Fri Jul 27 Sun Mutual Paul M 1 St Margaret's Bay Roy S Rebekah W 31 1 Jul 31 Thur Four Seasons Mary J Trevor V Gary F Rob P Barry M Rob G Gary Mc Agnes C 1 2 3 5 9 13 23 25 Jul 27 Sun Harbours Group Vince K Greg G 27 19 Jul 31 Thur West End Step Mark O 10 Jul 27 Mon 8:30 pm Timberlea Perry B 8 Aug 10 Sun 7:00 pm Sunday Night Serenity Judy H Bob Mac Jane N Al D 22 12 6 1 Jul 28 Tues Live and Let Live Mike A 26 Aug 13 Back to Basics Carolyn A 1 Trust in God and clean house. (Alcoholics Anonymous BB, p.98) 2
July 2008 Version 2 Group Announcements AA Newsletter Service Positions Male & Female Volunteers Needed New Step 11 Meditation Group Starting July 1, 2008 STEP 11 MEDITATION GROUP When: Tuesdays 7-8:30 pm Where: HALIFAX SARPASHANA 3rd floor, Shambhala School Gottingen at Russell, Gottingen Entrance Step and Big Book Study, with discussion Meditation instruction offered 1st Anniversary Another Chance Group The last Monday of July 28th the "Another Chance Group" will celebrate their 1st anniversary. Gordon B. Isner Building 5565 Cornwallis St. Around the back from parking lot, use the side door Contact Terry B 422-8060 for more information Service Positions Entertainment Committee Sought To continue the good old tradition of sober dances! Interested in either of these positions? Come and attend the next Central Service Meeting and/or contact: Jennifer B., CS Chair: 489 1776. Volunteers are still needed to put on meetings at the Correctional Facility in Dartmouth (i.e., Burnside). To apply please contact: Gail S., Chair: 431.0587 or email staceys@eastlink.ca Hospital Visitation Committee Visiting A.A. Members in Hospitals A.A. members facing hospitalization in HRM can get support from local A.A. members. The volunteers are available to break the spell of loneliness and isolation, that often aggravates an already unpleasant experience. To arrange these visits the patient, fellow A.A.s, his/her friends, and family may call the Chairperson of the Hospital Visitation Committee before or during the individual s stay in HRM s health institutions. The Chairperson confirms the request with the patient and dispatches members to visit and report back. Spread the word if you travel to other districts. We want members from all the Atlantic Provinces to know about us so we can visit when it is needed. For more information or to serve on the Hospital Visitation Committee, contact: Central Service Phone Office 461-1119. Leave your name and number for: Garth MacA., Chair, Hospital Visitation Committee. Secretary District 2 District 2 is in need of a secretary until the end of December. The suggested guideline for sobriety is a minimum of two years. You would need to be able to attend the monthly meeting, take minutes, and then distribute to GSRs via mail / e-mail. A computer Trust in God and clean house. (Alcoholics Anonymous BB, p.98) 3
July 2008 Version 2 AA Newsletter More information on these and other Regional Fellowship Events on: http://www.area82aa.org Service Positions Cont d... and internet access would be a plus, but not a necessity. Please attend the next District 2 GSR meeting if interested in putting your name forward for the position. WINDSOR & AREA FORTY-FOURTH MINI- ROUNDUP Serenity After the Storm Saturday and Sunday, August 16-17, 2008 Three Mile Plains AA and Al-Anon Speakers and Discussion Meetings Registration: $10 Registration Banquet Dance: $20 Dance Only: $5 For more information: Vance S (Chair): 902.880.5285 sannys@eastlink.ca Paul M (Co-Chair): 902.542.9630 44th Annual NS and Nfld & Labrador AA Assembly Hosted by District 12 Corner Brook, NL Sept 26, 27, & 28 2008 Theme Communication & Participation: The Key to Unity and Self Support Registration begins Friday 5:00 pm Greenwood Inn & Suites West Street Registration: $10 Banquet/Dance: $30 Open meetings and banquet held at Greenwood Inn All Service Structure meetings held at The Bennett Hall West Street For Pre-Registration Clyde (709) 639-8133 For further information E-Mail: assembly08@yahoo.ca Al-Anon and Al-A-Teen Participation Book early and request Assembly rates Greenwood Inn & Suites: Room rates $98.95 plus tax District 4 30th Annual Lighthouse Round-Up November 7, 8, 9, 2008 Rodd s Grand Hotel Yarmouth, Nova Scotia Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon Theme: 30 Year s One Day At A Time A.A. Archives Meetings All Weekend Registration: $10 Banquet: $23 Hotel Room Price (Single, Double, Triple): $83 Grand Hotel (toll free): 1-800-565-RODD For more information: (902) 247-1587 (902) 665-4090 E-Mail: lighthouseroundup@hotmail.com Trust in God and clean house. (Alcoholics Anonymous BB, p.98) 4
APPLICATION FOR AGENCY REPRESENTATIVE / VOLUNTEER VISITS TO CENTRAL NOVA SCOTIA CORRECTIONAL CENTRE Women s Meetings Do you have a vehicle? Men s Meetings Are you able to drive another volunteer to a meeting? Surname: Given Names: Date of Birth: (write out month) Address: Phone: Email: Agency Affiliation: Alcoholics Anonymous District 1 & 2 Agency Address: Metro Halifax Dartmouth and Area Day(s) of Visit: nesday Nights Program: Alcoholics Anonymous I hereby authorize the Halifax Correctional Centre to complete inquiries, including with policies agencies, in order to ascertain my suitability for involvement with above noted program. Signature Date Received CNSFC: Recommended / Not Recommended Signature Date APPROVED / NOT APPROVED Superintendent Date Photo Identification Produced: Signature Date Please return to your GSR or contact Gail Stacey at 431.0587 or staceys@eastlink.ca.
20th Annual Courage Round Up Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada August 8, 9, 10, 2008 Sailing into Sobriety It s not the gales but the set of the sails that determine the way we go Sponsored by the Live and Let Live Group of A.A. Open to all alcoholics and those affected by the alcoholism of others. The weekend includes fellowship; speaker meetings and workshop discussions of recovery topics in a relaxed and peaceful setting at the Univer -salist Unitarian Church 5500 Inglis Street, Halifax AA Sailing into Sobriety is this year s theme. Courage is a small intimate Round Up and always has been. It is the only gay and lesbian AA Round Up in Atlantic Canada, and the only one of its kind east of Montreal. Registration opens at 5:00pm on Friday, August 8th. The cost is $25.00. Includes lunch on Saturday. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Supper on Saturday is extra estimated at $12.00; Pay at Restaurant Pre-registration is appreciated. Send your cheque or money order to: Courage Round Up, c/o 1916 1333 South Park St., Halifax, NS B3J 2K9 For more information, phone (902) 425-8383 E-mail Courage449@yahoo.com www.rationallunacy.com/ courageroundup/ REGISTRATION Name and Address:
BYOBB Group and the Fellowship of the Spirit Group of Alcoholics Anonymous are co-hosting a Back To Basics 12 Step Workshop At no charge (free) - canteen will be open Registration 8:30am limited seating Aug 23, 2008 To be held at, 3 Dundas St. Dartmouth N.S. at the Club 24 s main room: http://www.club24dartmouth.org/ The workshop will have 2 sessions in the morning and 2 in the afternoon. 09:00-10:20 Session #1 Overview and Step 1 10:30-11:50 Session #2 Steps 2, 3 and 4 12:00-1:20 Lunch 1:30-2:50 Session #3 Steps 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 3:00-4:50 Session #4 Steps 10, 11, and 12 Contact Amedee B. 461-8080 rosiethebee@ns.sympatico.ca Pat H. - Email: ahanlon@hfx.eastlink.ca Our groups are committed to carrying the message of the 12 Steps of recovery as precisely outlined in the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. The Back to Basics 12 Step Workshop is open to all who seek recovery. For newcomers: We would now like to take a trip back in time. It is the fall of 1946. You have a drinking problem and you telephone Alcoholics Anonymous for help. A.A. responds by sending two people out to see you. These ex-problem drinkers talk about their personal experiences with alcohol, their understanding of alcoholism, and how they found a way out. They tell you that, as part of THEIR recovery, they try to be of service to others. After listening to their stories and explanations, you agree to be hospitalized. They take you to a local hospital where you are withdrawn from alcohol. The process takes three days. During this period of time, you are visited by many of the members of the local A.A. group. Upon your release, you are assigned a sponsor whose responsibility it is to accompany you to the Alcoholics Anonymous Beginners Meetings. You take all Twelve Steps in about one month. Your life changes, you stay with the process, and you never drink again. Sounds incredibly simple doesn t it? Well, it WAS simple and it worked! AA s remarkable recovery rate during the 1940 s was due, in large part, to these Beginners Meetings; and for many thousands of alcoholics, they provided the foundation for a spiritual way of life, which was ESSENTIAL for long term, contented sobriety. In order for the process to work, newcomers need to be matched up with a Sponsor or Sharing Partner who will guide them through the four 1 hour sessions. If you don t have a Sponsor or Sharing Partner one will be made available to you. If you wish to attend the 1 day A.A. workshop that WILL change your life you will learn how to recover from the affliction of alcoholism by taking the Twelve Steps as outlined in the Big Book Alcoholics Anonymous. A.A. has found an answer to this insidious illness. As members of A.A., we are here to share A.A. s solution with you a spiritually based plan of action that will remove your compulsion to drink and provide you with a new way of contented living, without alcohol.