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If you think you have a problem with alcohol or need to speak with another alcoholic, please call the boulder county intergroup hotline number at 3034478201. Call 5852326720 click here to download meeting lists. It is not endorsed by or affiliated with alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Meeting types and descriptions alcoholics anonymous in rhode. These are suggested topics from the big book of alcoholics anonymous, as a guide to selecting a meeting topic for discussion meetings. Promises the promises of alcoholics anonymous are on pages 82 and 83 of the big book. Serving burke, caldwell, and catawba counties in north carolina. Please call 312 626 6799 or 3462487799 and follow the prompts to enter meeting id.
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These are the focus of a chairperson led discussion. Aa meeting topics in the big book and suggested topics for a. Im especially interested in topics for beginner meetings. A shelter in place order has been issued in both san francisco and marin counties. Zoom is an online videoaudio and phone call in chat service that is effective and meaningful, when face to face interactions are not possible. Ive found the material on the aa website as well as at the grapevine. Due to the nationwide suggestions on social distancing and the coronavirus pandemic, some district 20 meetings and groups have decided to suspend inperson meetings. Online meetings akron area intergroup council of alcoholics. Discussion, open disclaimer this site is neither endorsed nor approved by alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Big book, discussion, temporary closure, wheelchair access. The big book, alcoholics anonymous some groups discuss one chapter from the big book each week. Virtual meeting only not at this address 842 s campbell ave. In order to be as helpful and inclusive as possible, some of these are repetitive as in turning it over and step three, which basically more.
The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism is often referred to in alcoholics anonymous meetings aa as the big book. Todays aa meetings local online meetings are found in the list below and the app and are free of charge to attendees. All are zoom meetings unless noted otherwise use id and code to acc. Big book, closed, discussion, online meeting, step meeting, wheelchair access thursday 7. There are many types of meetings, including those specifically geared toward beginners and those featuring speakers, where one sober member shares their. Todays aa meetings groups notated temporary closure are suspended for covid19 coronavirus precautions. Aa meetings north county san diego alcoholics anonymous. Readings from as bill sees it can inspire sharing on discussion topics.
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In addition to open or closed meetings, there are also different meeting formats. Big book discussion rochester area alcoholics anonymous. Traditions so that, every thirteenth meeting the group focuses on a tradition. Use the search options below to find the most up to date schedule for aa meetings in the upstate sc area. Suggested topics for aa discussion meetings september, 2011. Todays aa meetings sia 21 district 19 alcoholics anonymous. Can anyone point me to a good long list of discussion topics for aa meetings. Local online meetings are found in the list below and the app and are free of charge to attendees. We abide by the 12 traditions and ask attendees to not take screenshots or recording of any kind. If there is a newcomer attending for the first time, the group may change the topic to focus on the first three steps. Chicago alcoholics anonymous remote online meetings. Join our mailing list to receive the latest news and updates from your friends at houston intergroup.
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