Rhode Island Central Service

June 22nd, 2007

(401) 438-8860

Anniversaries – Guest Speakers & Buffet

Wed. July 25th Providence – The Miracle – Salvation Army, 386 Broad Street, Providence RI 02907 – Open Discussion, Wednesday at 7:00 PM (27th Anniversary).

Notices from Rhode Island Central Service

● This is the summer break -- the next regular meeting for Rhode Island Central Service Delegates is on Wednesday, September 19th at Hope Congregational Church, 120 Wampanoag Trail, Riverside (East Providence) RI 02915 – New Delegates at 7:15 PM, Regular Meeting at 7:30 PM.

● The times and dates for all Rhode Island area service committees (Area 61, Rhode Island Central Service and Southern Rhode Island Intergroup) are posted on our website at Organizations (Service) – www.rhodeisland-aa.org/organizations/service.htm. Please use this page as your service directory.

● Rhode Island Central Service, 410 North Broadway, East Providence 02914 needs volunteers to help with the monthly mailings. It takes less than one hour.
The June mailing takes place on Tuesday, June 26th at 12 noon.
The July mailing takes place on Tuesday, July 24th at 11:30 AM.

● Rhode Island Central Service hosts a "Bass / Striper Fishing Trip" aboard the Seven G's out of the Port of Galilee, Saturday August 4th, $75 per person – includes rod, reel, bait, refreshment – Space limited to 25 people – Tickets available at Rhode Island Central Service (401) 438-8860.

● Saturday, July 21st has been selected for an "A.A. Day at the Beach". Show up for fun and fellowship B.Y.O. everything (no grilling allowed) – East end of East Matunuck State Beach – 9 AM to ????

● Notice to all Groups. If the the Post Office's bulk mailing delivery is slow, the most recent issue of the today is usually available on our website by the first of each month.

New Groups

Attleboro, MA – Pioneers (Men) – Cameron Building, 68 Falmouth Street, Attleboro MA 02703 – Closed Big Book, Tuesday at 7:00 PM

New Bedford, MA – AM Recovery – PAACA, 360 Coggeshall Street, New Bedford MA 02746
– Speaker/Discussion, Monday at 8:00 AM
– Speaker/Discussion, Tuesday at 8:00 AM
– Speaker/Discussion, Wednesday at 8:00 AM
– Speaker/Discussion, Thursday at 8:00 AM
– Speaker/Discussion, Friday at 8:00 AM

New Bedford, MA – Brothers in Arms (Men) – PAACA, 360 Coggeshall Street, New Bedford MA 02746 – Closed Speaker/Discussion, Saturday 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Disbanded

Mansfield, MA – Sober, Free and Cool – Sundays at 3:00 PM – its last meeting is Sunday, July 22nd – If anyone is willing to revive the group please contact Rhode Island Central Service (401 438-8860).

New Bedford, MA – Into Action – Mondays at 7:00 PM.

New Bedford, MA – Remember When – Wednesdays at 7:30 PM.

North Providence – Tough Love – Tuesday at 7:30 PM – Temporarily disbanded for the summer months. The last meeting will be held on Tuesday June 26th. This meeting will resume on Tuesday September 4th.

Changes

Attleboro, MA – Attleboro Number One – has changed changed the time of their meeting – Cameron Building, 68 Falmouth Street, Attleboro MA 02703 – Open, Friday at 7:30 PM

New Bedford, MA – New Life – has moved to South Baptist Church, 745 Brock Avenue, New Bedford MA 02744 – Closed Discussion, Sunday at 7:00 PM

One Night Only

Pawtucket – Fairlawn – No Meeting on Wednesday July 4th. Saint Luke's Church (Rear Entrance), 670 Weeden Street, Pawtucket RI 02865

Woonsocket – Red Head – No Meeting on Sunday July 29th and August 5th. Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church, 1409 Park Avenue, Woonsocket RI 02895

Needs Support

Kingston – Women in Action – United Methodist Church, 2291 Kingstown Road (Route 108), Kingstown (South Kingstown) RI 02879 – Closed Step, Tuesday at 7:00 PM.

Pawtucket – Trinity Step – The Providence Center, 1070 Main Street, Pawtucket RI 02860 – Closed Step, Wednesday at 7:00 PM.

Providence – Breakfast with Bill – The Wellness Center, 132 George M. Cohan Boulevard, Providence RI 02903
– Open Step Beginners, Monday at 7:00 AM
– Open Big Book, Tuesday at 7:00 AM
– Open Promises, Wednesday at 7:00 AM
– Open Big Book, Thursday at 7:00 AM
– Open Reflection, Friday at 7:00 AM.

Providence – Breathing Easy II – First Unitarian Church, 1 Benevolent Street, Providence RI 02903 – Closed Discussion, Sunday at 8:30 PM.

Special Notices

● Day At A Time will hold a special meeting on July 4th at 10:00 AM Roger Williams Hospital (Kay Auditorium, Room B), 825 Chalkstone Avenue, Providence RI 02908

● District 3 in Massachusetts (Area 30) will host a July Fourth Alcathon and Picnic Lutheran Trinity Church, 16 Temple Place, Fairhaven MA 02719 – Speaking Commitments and food donations needed – For more information please contact Central Service (401) 438-8860.

● The next meeting for Southern Rhode Island Intergroup Representatives is on Thursday, July 5th – Craik Building, 2845 Post Road, Warwick 02886 at 7:00 PM.

● A Bookie's Meeting is scheduled for the first Saturday of every month held at Southern Rhode Island Intergroup – Craik Building, 2845 Post Road, Warwick 02886, at 10:00 AM. The July's Bookie's Meeting will take place on July 7th.

● Groups or Individuals interested in Commitments at Treatment facilities –
All nights / All Districts / All Facilities
Especially Zambarano, Landmark, Advent House, Saint Joseph's Hospital and Rhode Island Hospital.
For more information please contact the Area 61 Treatment Committee at (888) 378–6561 extension 4.

Sixth Tradition

Each A.A. group ought to be self-supporting, declining outside contributions.