December Today
today - To Carry the Message
Rhode Island Central Service
November 22nd, 2018
(401) 438 8860
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ANNIVERSARIES - Guest Speakers & Buffet
Sat. Dec. 1st Lincoln/Manville-PEACE OF MIND- St James Parish Hall, 57 Division St. (46th Anniv.)
Sun. Dec. 16th Coventry- SIMPLE- Quidnick Baptist Church, 484 Fairview Ave., 8PM (37th Anniv.)
Fri. Dec 21nd Fall River, MA – S.O.S. –First Baptist Church, 228 Main St., (31st Anniv.) 11:45PM. Potluck
Fri. Jan 4th East Greenwich-FRI. WOMEN STUDY THE STEPS- St Luke’s Church, 99 Pierce St.,
Sat. Jan 5th No Kingstown/Wickford- FIRESIDE-First Baptist Church, 44 Main St., (42nd Anniv.) Breakfast Buffet 9AM – Meeting 10AM
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NOTICES FROM CENTRAL SERVICE
Faithful Fivers are A.A. members who graciously contribute “five dollars or more”
each month to support the RI Central Service Office.
You can find out more and even sign up on line by calling the office or visiting our webpage.
RI Central Service is in the process of up-dating our 12-STEP LIST. We are in desperate need for AA members throughout the RI and South Eastern MA
who would be eager reach out to those looking for help with stopping drinking,
Someone willing to meet them at their first meeting or information from Alcoholics Anonymous
Anyone willing to be added to the list should contact their Group Secretary or call Central Service.
“When anyone, anywhere, reaches out for help, I want the hand of AA always to be there. And for that I am responsible”
The next regular meeting for Central Service Delegates will be held on Wednesday, December 19th, 2018
Riverside Congregational Church, 15 Oak Ave, Riverside
Gratitude Buffet at 7:15 PM, Regular Meeting at 7:30 PM
We need volunteers to help with our monthly mailing (takes less than one hour).
The next mailing will take place at Central Service on Wed., December 26th at 9AM
YOU DON’T HAVER TO BE IRISH group will host TRAVELING BOOKSTORE
Church of the Redeemer, 655 Hope St., Thursday, Jan. 10th at 7:30 PM
***Please note the deadline for submitting any information for the next TODAY is Friday, December 21st***
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NEW GROUP
Newport-HANG 12- Open Big Book Step Study, St Paul’s Church, 12 Marlborough St., Tues. at 6:30PM
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NEEDS SUPPORT
Bristol-FREEDOM-Open Discussion, Columbian Fathers, 65 Ferry Rd. Sundays at 7PM
Bristol- BRISTOL STEP-Open Step, Columbian Fathers, 65 Ferry Rd. Thursdays at 7PM
Warwick-SURVIVAL- Open meeting. Warwick Central Baptist Church, 3270 Post Rd, Wed. at 7PM
East Greenwich-GRATEFUL HEARTS- Closed Step (Women)- Oceans of Grace Spiritual Center, 118 Division Rd., Wednesdays at 6:30PM
Somerset, MA-HOW NOW-Open Meeting. Old Town Hall, 1458 County St., Fridays at 7:30PM
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CHANGES
Pawtucket- A NEW DAY AT A TIME- will no longer meet at the Anchor Bldg. The last meeting in this location will be Saturday, December 22nd at 10:00AM. New location will be announced when information is available.
Woonsocket- EARLY BIRD-will be moving to Holy Family Church, 414 S. Main St., Monday thru Thursday at 10:30AM. Effective Monday, December 3rd
S. Kingstown-INTO ACTION-has change meeting format to Open Living Sober. Peace Dale Congregational Church, 261 Columbia St., (Room at top of stairs or Take elevator to level M)
Westerly-WESTERLY FRI NIGHT- has moved to Grace Methodist Church, 10 Park Ave. Fri at 7PM. No longer Handicapped Accessible
Portsmouth-SUNDAY MORNING-will temporarily move to Tremblay’s Restaurant, 514 Park Ave., Sundaysfrom 10:30AM – 11:30AM
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CANCELLATIONS
Somerset, MA- RETREAD-Church of Our Savior, 2112 County St will not meet Mon., Dec 24th
East Greenwich-BIG BOOK REVEALED- St Luke’s Church, 99 Pierce St. will not meet Mon. Dec 24th or Dec 31st.
Woonsocket-UNITY-Precious Blood, 94 Carrington Ave., will not meet Mon. Dec31st.
Cumberland-COMING BACK-St Joanof Arc Church, 3357 Mendon Rd., no meeting Tuesday Dec. 25th .
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DISBANDED
Warwick-BIG STEP- All Saints Church, 111 Greenwich Ave., Sundays at 5PM
North Providence-12 &12-St James Episcopal Church, 474 Fruit Hill Ave. , Sun at 7PM
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SPECIAL NOTICES
The next meeting for Southern R.I. Intergroup Representatives will be held on
Thursday, December 6th, 2018- Craik Building, 2845 Post Rd., Warwick, 7 PM.
The HOW group will host the DISTRICT 2 & 4 “Joy Of Service”
Seekonk Congregational Church, 600 Fall River Ave.,
Wednesday, December 12th, 7:30PM
Area Displays, Treatment and Corrections Information and Pizza Party
Bring a newcomer!!!!
The Providence OUT TO LUNCH Bunch will host Christmas Party
Mathewson Street United Methodist Church, 134 Mathewson St., Providence
Thursday, December 13th at 12:15PM
with a special Guest Speaker, Pizza Party, and Desserts
RISCYPAA is hosting an “Holiday ExtravagnzAA”
Saint Kevin’s Church, 333 Sandy Lane, Warwick,
AA Meeting, followed by Ginger Bread House Making and Ugly Sweater Party
Saturday Dec. 22nd Starting at 7PM Suggested Donation $15
BROTHERS IN SOBRIETY will host a “Holiday Pot Luck”
Community Church, 372 Wayland Ave., Saturday Dec. 29th, 7:30 PM
All Welcome !!!!!
So RI Intergroup will host a New Year’s Eve Meeting & Dinner Dance
St Kevin’s Church, 333 Sandy Lane, Warwick
7PM Meeting /8PM Buffet/and Dancing till Midnight
Hot Buffet and Pot Luck Desserts
Tickets $12 each- Limited to 100 People so get tickets early!!!!!
District 1 will host a New Year’s Eve Meeting and Dance
Precious Blood Church, 94 Carrington Ave., Woonsocket
Meeting at 8PM - Dancing till Midnight
Food Fellowship and Fun
$5 Suggested Donation
The 42nd ANNUAL RHODE ISLAND A.A. CONVENTION
“Let Your Light Shine” will be held at The Gurney’s Newport Resort & Marina, Goat Island, Newport
On March 22nd, 23rd, & 24th –Your Hotel Registration is not your Convention Registration-
-NO ADMISSION TO ANY EVENT WITHOUT A REGISTRATION BADGE-
Registration forms are available from your GSR’s,
Southern R.I. Intergroup or your Central Service Office. – Register Early!!!!
also available at www.rhodeisland-aa.org or http://aainri.com
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CHRISTMAS ALKATHONS/SPECIAL MEETINGS - Mon. Dec.24th & Tue, Dec. 25th
Woonsocket-Hosted by District 1, Christmas Day Precious Blood Church, 94 Carrington Ave., (Parking lot is off of Hamlet Ave.,) 12Noon-9PM Food Donations Welcome
Warwick- Hosted by Southern RI Intergroup, Craik Bldg., 2845 Post Rd., Christmas Eve- 5PM to 12 Midnight Christmas Day, 9AM to 7PM. Food Donations Welcome
Kingston-Hosted by District 7, Christ United Methodist Church, 2291 Kingstown Rd., Christmas Eve 5PM-11PM
Providence- DAY AT A TIME group will meet on Christmas Day. Roger Williams Hospital, (Kay Auditorium), 825 Chalkstone Ave. 10:00 AM
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NEW YEAR’S ALKATHONS/SPECIAL MEETINGS - Mon. Dec.31st & Tue., Jan 1st
Somerset, MA-Hosted by RETREAD group, Church of Our Savior, 2112 County St. (Rte. 138) New Years Eve 7:29PM -2:00am . Food, Fellowship and Fun
Warwick- Hosted by Southern RI Intergroup, Craik Bldg., 2845 Post Rd., New Year’s Eve 5PM to 12 Mid. Food Donations Welcome
Kingston- Hosted by District 7, Christ United Methodist Church, 2291 Kingstown Rd., New Year’s Eve 6PM-12Mid
Westerly- Hosted by Westerly Groups. Westerly Senior Center, Starts Monday Dec 31st at 4:30PM until Tues. Jan. 1st at 4:30 PM. Food Donations Welcome
Middletown-Hosted by District V, Knights of Columbus Hall, 7 Valley Rd., New Year’s Eve6PM-12:30AM. Food , Raffles, Speakers and Dancing.
Providence- DAY AT A TIME group will meet on New Year’s Day, Roger Williams Hospital, (Kay Auditorium), 825 Chalkstone Ave. 10:00 AM
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