Call for Stories - Do You Think You Are Different?
2024-04-30 | FL
Call For Stories

The trustees Literature Committee is seeking stories from AA members with diverse backgrounds. This is in response to the 2022 Conference Advisory Action that the trustees’ Literature Committee revise the pamphlet Do You Think You’re Different? to update the stories to represent greater diversity.

Deadline for submissions: April 30, 2024

Click on the flyer and/or the letter to download or print them.

23rd Spring Into Sobriety (SIS) Women's Conference
2024-05-03 17:00 - 2024-05-05 12:00 (America/New_York) | Hotel Venezia, Venice, FL, 425 US 41 Bypass North, Venice, Florida, 34285, United States
$40 registration is required to attend, Friday night, Saturday lunch and Saturday night Banquet are extra.

The conference has grown, and the Hotel Venezia may not be able to accommodate everyone – check out the Fairfield Inn and the Townplace Suites nearby. Download or print flyer.

Can Do Speaker Mtg - Anniversary Dinner
2024-05-04 17:00 - 20:00 | Trinity Presbitarian Church, 4365 State Road 776, Venice, Florida, 34293
Come celebrate with the Can Do speaker meeting!Doors open at 5:00pm, dinner is at 6:00pm and the meeting starts at 7:00pm.

Can Do Speaker Mtg Anniv.Download

District 5 Business Meeting
2024-05-21 19:00 - 20:00 | St. Nathaniel’s Episcopal Church, 4200 S. Biscayne Dr., North Port, FL, 34287, United States
GSR Sharing 6:00pmDistrict 5 Business Meeting 7:00pm

GSR sharing is at 6:00pm

District 5 Business meeting starts at 7:00pm

Memorial Day Picnic
2024-05-27 13:00 - 15:00 | Easy Does It Club, 23312 Harper Avenue, Port Charlotte, FL, 33980, United States
Food, Fun and Fellowship! Sponsored by the groups that meet at the Easy Does It club.

We furnish hamburgers, hotdogs and drinks and ask you to bring a dish to share.

Alanon/AA Speaker Meeting
2024-05-30 17:00 - 19:00 | South Venice Baptist Church, 3167 Englewood Rd, Venice, Florida, 34293, United States
The Light In Recovery Group Thursdays 5:30 PM is hosting our quarterly Al-Anon/AA Speaker Meeting

May 30th, 2024 5:00 Food & Fellowship 5:30-6:30 Speakers 50/50 Raffle

Open meeting all are welcome!

Please bring an appetizer, dessert, or beverage for the food table if you can…

We can always use extra hands for clean up!

39th Anniversary - I Am Responsible Group
2024-05-31 08:30 - 09:00 | Living Waters Lutheran Church, 12475 Chancellor Blvd, North Port, FL, United States
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Area 15 Delegate Report "Back"
2024-06-08 12:00 - 15:00 | St. Nathaniel’s Episcopal Church, 4200 S. Biscayne Dr., North Port, FL, 34287, United States
Our Area 15 Delegate is reporting back after the General Service Conference. Open to all AA members.

Light lunch at noon. Bring a dessert to share!

Delegate Report flyerDownload

Another Chance Anniversary
2024-06-15 13:00 - 17:00 | Port Charlotte Beach Park Complex, 4500 Harbor Blvd, Port Charlotte, FL, 33952, United States
Group is providing hamburgers, hotdogs, buns, condiments, water, and paper products.

4th of July Extravaganza
2024-07-04 13:00 - 15:00 | Easy Does It Club, 23312 Harper Avenue, Port Charlotte, FL, 33980, United States
Easy Does It Club groups are sponsoring a 4th of July Extravaganza from 1-3 pm. Burgers, hotdogs and drinks provided – bring a dish to share.

4th-of-July-2024Download

64th International Conference of Young People in A.A. (ICYPAA)
2024-07-04 17:00 - 2024-07-07 12:00 | JW Marriott, Downtown, Austin, Texas
Hey, Get ready to mark your calendars because the 64th International Conference of Young People in AA (ICYPAA) is coming in hot! We’re talking July 4-7, 2024, at the fabulous JW Marriott in downtown Austin, TX – can you say epic?Whether you’re a young person or young at heart, this conference is where the magic happens. Picture this: a gathering of vibrant souls, sharing stories, laughter, and endless support. It’s like a party with a purpose!

The 64th International Conference of Young People in AA (ICYPAA) will be held at the JW Marriott in downtown Austin, TX July 4-7, 2024.

Pre-register for a discounted rate.

Traveling to Austin? Book your room today.

Stay up-to-date about the conference and upcoming outreach events at our website: https://the64thicypaa.org/

Questions? Email outreach@icyhost.org

View flyer in ENGLISH or SPANISH (en espagñol).

Thursday Step Meeting Anniversary Picnic
2024-07-20 10:00 - 13:00 | Dallas White Park, 5900 Greenwood Ave, North Port, FL, 34287, United States
The Thursday Step meeting that meets at St. Nathaniel’s is hosting a picnic to celebrate their anniversary. Sandwich platters are on the menu.

Speaker at noon.

21th Anniversary - Eye Opener Group
2024-07-27 07:00 - 10:00 | Eye Opener Group, Aqui Esta Drive, Punta Gorda, Florida, 33950, United States
Breakfast – Speaker – Fellowship

Eye-Opener-Group-21st-AnnirversaryDownload

Tuesday Night Step Group - 34th Anniversary
2024-07-30 19:00 - 20:30 | Lutheran Church of the Cross, 2300 Luther Rd, Punta Gorda, FL, 33983, United States
Food and Fellowship at 7:00 PMMeeting at 7:30 PMTwo Speakers will share their “Experience, strength and hope”

Pizza, salad, water, coffee and cake will be served

Tuesday Night Step Group Anniversary flyerDownload

67th Florida State Convention
2024-08-01 - 2024-08-04 | Hyatt Regency Jacksonville, 225 East Coastline Dr., Jacksonville, FL, 32202
Held at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville – RiverfrontAug 1-4, 2024

Flyer/registration
67ava Convención Estatal de la Florida
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Woman to Woman Conference
2024-08-16 10:00 - 2024-08-18 12:00 | Hilton Charlotte University Place, 8629 JM Keynes Drive, Charlotte, North Carolina, 28262
28th Annual Southeast Woman to Woman Conference at the Hilton Charlotte University Place, in Charlotte, NC.

Theme: Our Common Bond – view registration form.

Annual Labor Day Luau
2024-09-02 13:00 - 15:00 | Easy Does It Club, 23312 Harper Avenue, Port Charlotte, FL, 33980, United States
Annual Labor Day Luau sponsored by the groups of the Easy Does It Club. Bring a dish to share and join us for some food, fun, and fellowship!

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Friends of Bill W. Annual Golf Tournament
2024-09-14 07:00 - 17:00 | Pelican Pointe Golf and Country Club, 499 Derbyshire Drive, Venice, FL, 34285, United States
Teams and Single Players WelcomeCheck in 7:00 AM / Coffee & Doughnuts Shotgun start 8:00 AM– $95 registration per player includes chef-prepared luncheon– “Meal Only” tickets available $35

It's in the Book - 16th Anniversary
2024-09-20 17:30 - 19:30 | Edgewater Church, 19190 Cochran Blvd, Port Charlotte, FL, 33948, United States
Potluck at 5:30 – Speaker Carol R at 6:30pm

All are welcome! See flyer

Virtual "Service" Sponsorship Workshop
2024-09-21 10:00 - 11:30 | Online Meeting via Zoom
Take your service to the next level!

Topics include: – The importance of rotation– Understanding our service structure– Service sponsorship– Honoring all 36 principles

Join on ZoomMtg ID: 858 6626 7787Pswd: District5

Virtual workshopDownload

Corrections Workshop (hybrid)
2024-09-22 14:00 - 17:00 | The Triangle Club, 1369 Old Okeechobee Rd, West Palm Beach, Florida
Area 14 and Area 15 present a hybrid and in-person Corrections Workshop. Joins us for panels of speakers on their work in Corrections within Alcoholics Anonymous. Refreshments and snacks provided – View flyer.

At least 30 minutes of our workshop will be dedicated to orientation for those willing to serve.

Zoom ID 635 056 5844 – Passcode [REDACTED]

Area 15 Quarterly Assembly
2024-10-04 17:00 - 2024-10-06 13:00 | Boca Raton Marriott, Town Center Circle, Boca Raton, FL, 33486, United States
Hosted by District 8, Palm Beach County, FL on the theme of “Principles Before Personalities”English Flyer Spanish Flyer

Telephone for reservations:Call (561) 392-4600Hotel Reservations Link

If you need to cancel a hotel room, please do so with hotelinfo@area15aa.org so the room can be released to the waitlist OR if you need a room, please contact hotelinfo@area15aa.org to be placed on the waitlist. Please share this info with those that may need it.

Reservación de Habitaciones:Llame (561) 392-4600 o (800) 228-9290Costo por Habitación: $149.00 por noche + taxReferencia: “South Florida General Service Conference” o en línea @ https://book.passkey.com/e/50739406

50th Anniversary of the Progress Group
2024-10-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Church of the Good Shepherd, 401 W. Henry St, Punta Gorda, Florida
Please join us to share this special day!

Main course and cake provided. Bring a dish to share if you can. Refreshments and fellowship start at 6:00pm, speaker Karen R., from Tampa, at 7:00 pm.

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Rescheduled Events Committee Meeting (hybrid)
2024-10-16 18:00 - 19:00 | Intergroup Office of District 5 – SWFL, 13325 Tamiami Trail, Unit A, North Port, FL, 34287, United States
This is a special planning meeting for the 2024 Gratitude Dinner, rescheduled to a Wednesday because of Hurricane Milton.

We need volunteers to help setup tables and chairs on Friday Nov 8 in the morning, people at the door, volunteers to sell raffle tickets and serve during the Gratitude Dinner, and finally tear down on Sat Nov 9 in the morning.

Come to the meeting in person, or join us online via Zoom:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85833512842pwd=[REDACTED]

Zoom ID: 858 3351 2842Passcode: [REDACTED]

New Beginnings - Picnic in the Park
2024-10-26 13:30 - 16:30 | Dallas White Park, 5900 Greenwood Ave, North Port, FL, 34287, United States
Hamburgers and hotdogs served, water provided. Bring your own favorite beverage and a dish to share.

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Tues Night Beginner's Meeting Anniversary Dinner
2024-10-29 18:00 - 20:00 | St. Nathaniel’s Episcopal Church, 4200 S. Biscayne Dr., North Port, FL, 34287, United States
Come join us to celebrate our group anniversary! We will be providing a main dish, dessert, and drinks, Please bring a side dish to share.

Dinner at 6:00 pm, Speaker at 7:00 pm. View flyer.

Special Events Committee Meeting
2024-11-01 18:00 - 19:00 | FL
Intergroup Events Committee usually meets every 2nd Thursday of the month at 6:00 pm.

However, in view of the upcoming Gratitude Diner, we are adding this meeting to help plan for volunteers at the venue. Please join us in person or online.

Join meeting onlinehttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/85833512842pwd=[REDACTED]

Zoom ID: 858 3351 2842Passcode: [REDACTED]

We are always looking for volunteers!

2024 Gratitude Dinner
2024-11-08 17:00 - 21:00 | Englewood Methodist Church, 700 E Dearborn St, Englewood, FL, 34223, United States
Two weeks til Gratitude Diner – tickets almost sold out. If you have unsold tickets, please bring them to the Intergroup office ASAP.

We need lots of volunteers to help set up tables and chairs on Friday morning, people to help at raffle tables, literature tables, and service, and then volunteers to return on Saturday morning to clean up tables and chairs.

The next final planning meeting is Friday, November 1st at 6:pm in person at Intergroup office or online via Zoom:Meeting ID: 858 3351 2842Passcode: [REDACTED]

If your group would like to contribute a basket to raffle at the dinner, please let Intergroup know at 941-426-7655 – We would greatly appreciate it!

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Meeting In Paradise - Sober Destination Vacation
2024-11-15 17:00 - 2024-11-17 17:00 | Blu Zen Resort, Caye Caulker, Belize
We will be hosting the event and all activities once again at the beautiful Blu Zen resort. Check it out here: https://bluzenbelizecom.We have a limited amount of time to get the rooms booked so please plan your trip early. Each condo at Blu Zen is at least a 2bed/2 bath so buddy up to help reduce your overhead. We already have rooms blocked for the conference and please use code MIP2024 when booking your room, so we keep all of our guests together. Discounted rates have already been applied for the conference.

We are looking forward to hosting you and giving you a peek at the hard work our Belizean friends have done over the last 40+ years to carry the message of AA to the country.

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Gratitude Breakfast
2024-11-16 08:00 - 09:30 | Legacy Park, 395 E. Venice Ave, Venice, FL, 34285, United States
Sponsored by the Each Day a New Beginning group. Bring your favorite breakfast or brunch foods to share. Breakfast at 8:00 am, Speaker at 8:30 am
