December Today
today - To Carry the Message
Rhode Island Central Service
November 22nd , 2019
(401) 438 8860
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ANNIVERSARIES - Guest Speakers & Buffet
Sun. Dec. 1st Providence- DAY AT A TIME- Roger Williams Hospital (Kay Auditorium), 825 Chalkstone Ave. 10:00 AM (51st Anniv.)
Sat.. Dec. 7th Lincoln/Manville-PEACE OF MIND- St James Parish Hall, 57 Division St. (47th Anniv.)
Sun. Dec. 15th Coventry- SIMPLE- Quidnick Baptist Church, 484 Fairview Ave., 8PM (38th Anniv.)
Sat. Dec. 21st Providence-NO FRILLS – Butler Hospital, (Ray Hall) 345 Blackstone Blvd., 12Noon (30th Anniv.
Fri. Jan 3rd East Greenwich-FRI. WOMEN STUDY THE STEPS- St Luke’s Church, 99 Pierce St., 10AM Meeting/Buffet 11AM (28th Anniv.) Sat.
Sat. Jan 4th No Kingstown/Wickford- FIRESIDE-First Baptist Church, 44 Main St., (44th 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”
PORTSMOUTH SUNDAY MORNING GROUP
Common Fence Point Community Center, 933 Anthony Rd
will host the “Traveling Bookstore” on Sunday December 1st at 10AM
The next regular meeting for Central Service Delegates will be held on Wednesday, December 18th, 2019
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 Thursday., December 26th at 9AM
***Please note the deadline for submitting any information for the next TODAY is Friday, December 20th***
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NEW GROUP
Fall River, MA- HOW TO STAY SOBER-Open Step. River to Recovery, 1507 Pleasant St., Thursdays at 7PM. Please note, Off Street Parking Available at Bay Coast Bank.
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NEEDS SUPPORT
Portsmouth-STEP SISTERS-Closed Step. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 2679 East Main Rd., Mondays at 7:30PM
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CHANGES
Fall River, MA-FALL RIVER THURSDAY NIGHT- Open Discussion. Has moved to St Mary’s School, 327 Second St., Thursdays at 7:30PM
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DISBANDED
Fall River, MA- LIVING IN THE SOLUTION-River Recovery, 1507 Pleasant St., Thursdays at 7PM
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ONE NIGHT ONLY
Cumberland-COMING BACK-St Joan of Arc Church, 3357 Mendon Rd., no meeting Tuesday Dec. 24th
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THANKSGIVING ALKATHONS - THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28th
Warwick- Hosted by Southern RI Intergroup, Craik Bldg., 2845 Post Rd. 9AM to 7PM. Food Donations Welcome
Woonsocket hosted by DISTRICT 1- St Charles Church, 190 N. Main St., 11 AM – 11PM. Food Donations Welcome
Middletown hosted by District 5- United Congregational Church, 524 Valley Rd. 12 noon to 4PM.Food, Speakers, & Raffles, -If You Wish- Bring a Dish to Share
Providence- DAY AT A TIME group will meet on Thanksgiving Day- Roger Williams Hospital, (Kay Auditorium), 825 Chalkstone Ave. 10:00 AM
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CHRISTMAS ALKATHONS/SPECIAL MEETINGS - Tue. Dec.24th & Wed.., Dec. 25th
Woonsocket-Hosted by District 1, Christmas Day St. Charles Church, 190 No. Main St., Food Donations Welcome
Warwick- Hosted by Southern RI Intergroup, Craik Bldg., 2845 Post Rd., Christmas Eve, 5pm to 10:30pm Christmas Day, 8AM to 8Pm 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 ******************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************
NEW YEAR’S ALKATHONS/SPECIAL MEETINGS - Tue. Dec.31st & Wed., Jan 1st
East Providence/Riverside- Hosted by Districts 2 & 4 –Riverside Congregational Church., 15 Oak Ave. New Year’s Eve 6PM, to News Year’s Day 6PM - Coffee , Munchies and Fellowship
Middletown –Hosted by District 5, Knights of Columbus Hall, 7 Valley Rd. New Year’s Eve 6PM-After 12 Mid. Pizza, Speakers, Music. Bring A Dish if You Wish All Welcome
Kingston- Hosted by District 7, Christ United Methodist Church, 2291 Kingstown Rd., New Year’s Eve 6PM-12Mid
Warwick- Hosted by Southern RI Intergroup, Craik Bldg., 2845 Post Rd., Call SO. RI Intergroup for more info
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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SPECIAL NOTICES
The next meeting for Southern R.I. Intergroup Representatives will be held on
Thursday, December 5th, 2019- Craik Building, 2845 Post Rd., Warwick, 7 PM.
The Providence OUT TO LUNCH Bunch will host Christmas Party
Mathewson Street United Methodist Church, 134 Mathewson St., Providence
Thursday, December 19th at 12:15PM
with a special Guest Speaker, Pizza Party, and Desserts
District 1 will host a New Year’s Eve Meeting and Dance
at Precious Blood Church, 94 Carrington Ave., Woonsocket, Meeting at 8PM
Dancing till Midnight Food Fellowship and Fun $5 Suggested Donation
So RI Intergroup will host a NEW YEARS EVE DINNER DANCE
At St. Kevin’s Church, 333 Sandy Lane, Warwick,
AA Meeting 7PM/ Dinner 8;15PM/Dancing 9:30 till Midnight
Tickets are $15.00 available at So. RI Intergroup 401-739-877
Massachusetts Area 30, District 3 will be hosting a BOOKIE EXCHANGE MEETING
American Legion, 3 Depot St., Mattapoisett, MA
Saturday, January 18, 11AM to 1PM
Pizza and Refreshments (Snow Date- Jan 25th)
The 30th Annual SOUTHEASTERN MASS. GAY & LESBIAN ROUND-UP will take place
On February 14th, 15th, 16th, & 17th, 2019 at the Holiday Inn in Mansfield.
For more information, visit the website www.semru.org
The 44th ANNUAL RHODE ISLAND A.A. CONVENTION
“A Vision For Us” will be held at The Gurney’s Newport Resort & Marina, Goat Island, Newport
On March 20th 21st, & 22nd, –Your Hotel Registration is not your Convention Registration-
-NO ADMISSION TO ANY EVENT WITHOUT A REGISTRATION BADGE-
ONLINE REGISTRATION available at www.aainri.com
Registration forms are also available from your GSR’s, Southern R.I. Intergroup, your Central Service Office or at www.rhodeisland-aa.org – Register Early!!!!
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Twelfth Tradition
Anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our traditions, ever reminding us to place principles before personalities
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