Northern Illinois Area 20 Alcoholics Anonymous

Ugly Sweater/White Elephant
2022-12-16 18:30 - 21:30 (America/Denver) | St. Francis Episcopal Church, 2903 Cabezon Rd, Rio Rancho, NM, 87124
SWACYPAA co-hosted by Children of Chaos.
Potluck at 6:30pm, bring food to share!
Speaker meeting at 7:30pm, Laura L.
Ugly sweater contest and white elephant at 8:30pm, bring a $10 gift to participate!
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Serenity Groups Holiday Gratitude Potluck Meeting
2022-12-19 18:30 - 20:30 | St. Michael’s and All Angel’s, 601 Montano Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87120, United States
Come join us share what we are grateful for this holiday season. Bring a dish to share! The Potluck starts at 6:30pm and the meeting starts at 7:30pm.

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Christmas Eve Alcathon at Foothills
2022-12-24 12:00 - 2022-12-25 12:00 | Foothills Group, 11607 Menaul NE, Albuquerque,, NM, 87112, United States
Annual Christmas Eve Alcathon at Foothills Group
Start date: 12/24/2022
End date: 12/25/2022
Time: 12:00 pm – 12:00 pm
Location: Foothills Group, 11607 Menaul Blvd NE, Albuquerque
In-Person Meetings from Noon Christmas Eve to Noon Christmas Day!
Online Zoom Meetings as well. Go to www.foothillsaa.com to get the login ID you’ll need.
The 8 PM Meeting will be Hybrid

Area 46 Service Forum Program Subcomittee Meeting
2022-12-28 18:00 - 19:00
The Area 46 Service Forum Program Subcommittee meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at 6:00 PM.
Join by Zoom
Contributions can be sent via Venmo:

New Year's Eve Alcathon at Foothills
2022-12-31 12:00 - 2023-01-01 12:00 | Foothills Group, 11607 Menaul NE, Albuquerque,, NM, 87112, United States
Annual New Year’s Eve Alcathon at Foothills Group

Meetings all night long! Zoom meetings will also be available.

Start date: 12/31/2022

End date: 1/1/2023
Time: 12:00 pm – 12:00 pm
Location: Foothills Group, 11607 Menaul Blvd NE, Albuquerque, 87112
In-Person Meetings from Noon New Year’s Eve to Noon New Year’s Day!
Online Zoom Meetings as well. Go to www.foothillsaa.com to get the login ID you’ll need.
The 8 PM Meeting will be Hybrid.

Download flyer here: New-Years-Alcathon-Flyer-2022

NYE Game Night & Sobriety Countdown
2022-12-31 20:30 - 2023-01-01 00:00 | The Heights Club, 8520 Marble Ave. NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87110, United States
SWACYPAA & SOCYPAA host a New Year’s Eve Game Night and Sobriety Countdown on December 31st from 8:30pm to midnight. There will be a “Sobriety During the Holidays” panel at 11pm featuring Jessica N. of SWACYPAA and a guest panelist from SOCYPAA (our friends in Sonoma County California). A $5 donation at the door is suggested. There will be a 50/50 raffle. A finger-food style potluck will be served and energy drinks will be available for purchase. Games will be provided but feel free to bring your own! Dress code is DRESS TO IMPRESS! This event will take place at the Heights Club, 8520 Marble Ave, Albuquerque.
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Women’s Sobriety Fest 2023 – Call for Assistance
2023-01-01 08:00 - 17:00
Women’s Sobriety Fest 2023 — Call for Artwork!!
The 2023 Annual Women’s Sobriety Fest (WSF) will be held on September 20, 2023. Details will be provided as they develop.
This is to announce opportunities to support the event, and a call for donations and artwork for WSF raffles. Artwork will be accepted until the day of the WSF event.
Please contact the following persons for further information
To Volunteer to help:
Evelyn M. (806) 315-0843
catzlyn81@gmail.com
For Further information:
Michele B. (575) 770-1703
Shannon B. (505) 364-6803
Download English Flyer here: WSF 2023 Flyer (4)
Download Spanish Flyer Here: Spanish-WSF 2023 Flyer

Area 46 Service Forum Planning Meeting
2023-01-08 16:00 - 17:00 | Grupo Pasos A La Libertad, 656 Bridge Blvd. SW., Albuquerque, NM, 87105, United States
The Forum Committee meets on the 2nd Sunday of every month, at
4 PM at different locations. (check back on the Events Calendar for the updated location)
Everyone is invited.
For further information please contact Ana G., alternate forum coordinator at (505) 688-6956
Meeting announcement here: FORUM COMMITTEE MEETINGS 20221211
Contributions can be sent via Venmo:

Area 46 Service Manual Study - every other Monday
2023-01-09 19:00 - 20:00
Join us every other week online to study of the AA Service Manual
See flyer for details: Area 46 Service Manual Study Flyer_Jan 2023

Survivor Panel & Movie Night
2023-01-13 19:00 - 22:00 | Monte Vista Christian Church, 3501 Campus Blvd NE, Albuquerque, 87106
Friday the 13th
SWACYPAA & Bright Spot present:
Survivor Panel & Movie Night
Join the SWACYPAA 9 Host Committee at the Bright Spot Meeting to celebrate Friday the 13th with a special “Survivor Panel” along with a showing of Friday the 13th afterwards.
January 13th, 7pm-8pm meeting, movie afterwards, Monte Vista Christian Church, 3501 Campus Blvd NE in Albuquerque.
50/50 raffle, $5 off SWACYPAA 9 pre-registration ($20), original Friday the 13th movie showing, sale of energy drinks, hot cocoa, and popcorn.

Assembly Planning Meeting (for March)
2023-01-28 11:00 - 14:00
Our planning meeting for the March assembly will be a hybrid meeting.

Workshop 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Potluck Lunch 12:00 – 1:00 PM (restaurants near St. Marks)
Planning Meeting 1:00 – 2:00 PM

In Person Location:
St. Marks Episcopal Church
431 Richmond Pl NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
Join by Zoom

NM AA Service Forum Workshop
2023-01-28 19:00 - 20:30 | Grupo Tres Legados, 5509 Central Ave NW Plaza West #5, Albuquerque, 87105
The entire AA community is invited to attend a WORKSHOP
DATE: Saturday 28 of January, 2023
PLACE: Grupo Tres Legados, 5509 Central Ave NW Plaza West #5
TIME: 7 PM to 8:30 PM
Workshop Topics:

What is a Forum? (Alejandro V., Grupo El Perdon)
Functions and Responsibilities of a GSR (Ana G., Grupo Tercera Tradicion)
Inclusivity (Eloy M., Area 46 Delegate)

A Delicious Plate will be Served
Workshop Flyer – English: ENG Toda la comunidad
Workshop Flyer – Spanish: Toda la comunidad esta invitada a asistir una PLENARIA

Spiritual Toolkit Jamboree 2023
2023-02-17 15:00 - 23:30 | Radisson Hotel El Paso Airport, 1770 Airway Boulevard, El Paso, NM, 79925, United States
We’re hosting a new event, and we’d love to see you there. Join us for Jamboree 2023, February 17 – 19, 2023 at 3:00 PM.

With Speakers:

AA Steve C. – Shawnee, CA
AA Mary Anne W. – El Paso, TX
AA Don C. – Colorado Springs, CO
Al-Anon Carmen C. – El Paso, TX
AA Craig S. – Odessa, TX
AA Ashley D. – Hobbs, NM

Tickets

$50 – Event Only
$100 – Event and Banquet

Saturday Night Dance w/ Jamin Jimmy Disco
Attendance is voluntary and as responsible AA Members, “we pay our own way”.
All proceeds benefit the operations of the El Paso Central Office

Register soon because space is limited.
We hope you’re able to join us!
For information call: 915-562-4081
or Email Us: aaelpaso@sbcglobal.net

Valentine's Dinner and Dance
2023-02-18 17:30 - 23:00 | St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 518 Alameda Blvd, Las Cruces
SWACYPAA 9 + NMCYPAA Present:
Valentine’s Dinner and Dance
5:30pm spaghetti dinner, $7 individual plate/$10 couple
7:00pm relationship panel
8:00pm-11:00pm dance, $5 suggested donation/free admission if you purchase a SWACYPAA Pre-Registration at $25, baked goods and energy drinks for sale, 50/50 raffle
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 518 Alameda Blvd, Las Cruces, NM

2025 International AA Convention Q&A Workshop
2023-02-19 17:00 - 18:00
Informational Q&A Workshop about the 2025 International AA Convention
being held July 3-6 in Vancouver Canada
Join the online workshop for more information
Date: Sunday February 19, 2022
Time: 5:00 PM EST for US and Canada
Zoom ID 863 8209 4731 Passcode: [REDACTED]

Workshop hosted by the New England Bid for ICYPAA

Life of a General Service Conference Agenda Item
2023-03-04 14:00 - 15:00
Online workshop presented by Eloy M., Panel 72, Area 46 Delegate & Kerri K., Panel 72, Area 46 Alternate Delegate
See flyer for details: Life of a General Service Conference Agenda Item
Join us on Zoom

Let's Tacobout it
2023-03-11 12:00 - 16:00 | St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 1500 Chelwood Park Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87112, United States
SWACYPAA presents the talent show event Let’s Tacobout It on Saturday March 11th at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church 1500 Chelwood Park Blvd NE in Albuquerque.

Taco lunch bar at 12:00pm. $10 taco plate (3 tacos, beans & rice)
Service panel at 1:00pm
Open Mic TALENT SHOW at 2:00pm

Hear members of the SWACYPAA advisory and host committees on service in AA. Stay afterwards and show your talents in an open mic talent show. Sign up using this form to reserve your spot! https://forms.gle/MTR12URtUzN77CsPA

There will be a 50/50 Raffle, T-shirts and SWACYPAA pre-registrations for sale, and vote for the performers in dollars! Talent show winner splits donation pot with SWACYPAA.
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10 year Anniversary of Step Sisters Group
2023-03-11 16:00 - 18:00 | Our Lady of the Valley Church, 2805 Don Felipe RD SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87105
get together for all friends and family of members to honor our co founders
Coffee and tea along with candy provided by group members as we share memories of the past 10 years.
AA fellowship time.

Area 46 Service Forum Planning Meeting
2023-03-12 16:00 - 17:00 | Grupo Pasos A La Libertad, 656 Bridge Blvd. SW., Albuquerque, NM, 87105, United States
The Forum Committee meets on the 2nd Sunday of every month, at
4 PM at different locations. (check back on the Events Calendar for the updated location)
Everyone is invited.
For further information please contact Ana G., alternate forum coordinator at (505) 688-6956
Meeting announcement here: FORUM-COMMITTEE-MEETINGS-20230220
Contributions can be sent via Venmo:

Sunrise Catchers's 27th Anniversary
2023-03-18 07:00 - 09:00
Come Celebrate! Sunrise Catcher’s is turning 27.
Join us for 7:00 AM breakfast potluck. 8:00 AM speaker meeting.

Blenders 2nd Anniversary
2023-03-18 13:00 - 16:00 | Blenders Group, 304 McCutcheon Ave W, Socorro, NM, 87801
The Blenders Group Second Anniversary.
The Blenders Group is celebrating their second anniversary. Corned Beef and cabbage at 1:00pm. Followed by a 2:00PM guest speaker meeting with special guest Donald from Isleta Group. Please come and join us for food and fellowship.

12 Steps AA Panel - Hybrid
2023-03-18 13:30 - 15:00 | Friendship Club, 1316 Apache Ave, Santa Fe, 87505
We would love to see you at our District 2 Potluck Event – 12 Steps AA Panel
Saturday, March 18th at 1.30-3pm
Friendship Club – 1316 Apache Ave, Santa Fe, NM
If you can’t make it in person then we will see you on Zoom

(Hybrid ID: 5059828932; Passcode: [REDACTED]

ASL INTERPRETERS AVAILABLE

Agenda:

1.30pm – Meet, greet and eat
1.50pm – Start
2-3pm 12 Step AA Panel

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Area 46 March Pre-Conference Assembly Friday A.A. Meeting – 2023
2023-03-24 19:00 - 20:00 | Hot Springs High School, 1801 N Pershing St., Truth or Consequences, NM, 87901, United States
The March 2023 Area 46 Pre-Conference Assembly will be held at Hot Springs High School, 1801 N Pershing St., Truth or Consequences, NM 87901. The assembly is hosted by District 4.
There will be a pre-assembly A.A. meeting on Friday, March 24th @ 7:00 PM.
Join by Zoom
This will be a hybrid assembly. The Area 46 pre-conference assembly is held the last weekend in March every year. In addition to conducting area business, this assembly is for our delegate to better understand how our area as a whole feels about items that will be discussed by the General Service Conference. You can help us effectively produce this event by registering for either in-person or online attendance. Having a good idea of how many will be in person and online will help us better manage space at the venue and determine how many tech team members we need online and in each breakout room.
Please check this event page or the Upcoming Assembly page on the service site for more details.
Register here
Assembly Flyer

Area 46 March Pre-Conference Assembly – 2023
2023-03-25 08:00 - 2023-03-26 12:00 | Hot Springs High School, 1801 N Pershing St., Truth or Consequences, NM, 87901, United States
The March 2023 Area 46 Pre-Conference Assembly will be held at Hot Springs High School, 1801 N Pershing St., Truth or Consequences, NM 87901. The assembly is hosted by District 4.
This will be a hybrid assembly. The Area 46 pre-conference assembly is held the last weekend in March every year. In addition to conducting area business, this assembly is for our delegate to better understand how our area as a whole feels about items that will be discussed by the General Service Conference. You can help us effectively produce this event by registering for either in-person or online attendance. Having a good idea of how many will be in person and online will help us better manage space at the venue and determine how many tech team members we need online and in each breakout room.
Please check this event page or the Upcoming Assembly page on the service site for more details.
Register here
Assembly Flyer
Join by Zoom

SWACYPAA IX Pizza Party with Serenity Group
2023-03-27 19:00 - 21:00 | St Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church, 601 Montaño Road NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87107, United States
Free Pizza and Cake
50/50 Raffle
SWAC Merchandise and Pre-Registration sale $5 off.
7:30 pm Birthday meeting with Speaker
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Roundup Group 15th Anniversary
2023-03-31 17:00 - 20:00 | Community Bible Church, 1467 Highway 314 NW, Los Lunas, 87031
Come and celebrate our 15th anniversary.
Potluck and Fellowship starts 5:00 PM. Meeting follows at 7:00 PM. We will be serving hamburgers and hotdogs.

Red Road AA Convention Fundraiser
2023-04-01 12:00 - 15:00 | Alvarado Park, 2000 Alvarado NE, Albuquerque, NM, US
Fundraiser AA Speaker meeting, Food sale, raffles, 50/50
April 1st, 2023 12-3pm
Alvarado Park
Service, Unity, Recovery.
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SWACYPAA Host Committee Meeting
2023-04-02 13:30 - 16:00 | Foothills Group, 11607 Menaul NE, Albuquerque,, NM, 87112, United States
Standing meeting of the SWACYPAA 9 Host Committee for April 2023 at 1:30pm MT. Meetings do not have a particular end time, but will not go past 4:00pm MT. This committee is planning a regional, young people oriented, AA conference for the Southwestern US area. This will be the 9th iteration of this conference. Although it will be hosted in Albuquerque, we want everyone throughout Area 46 to help us plan the conference and participate! We meet at the Foothills and on Zoom. The physical location is 11607 Menaul Blvd NE in Albuquerque. You can also join us on Zoom. Our theme is Age of Miracles (Big Book p.153).

SWACYPAA Scavenger Hunt
2023-04-22 11:00 - 17:00
Cohosts: SWACYPAA, FLAGYPAA, PRESCYPAA, & NMCYPAA
Meet & Potluck / Rules 11 AM
Scavenger Hunt 1-4 PM
Recovery, Unity, Service Panel 4 PM
Prizes & Raffle
Flyer: SWACYPAA 9 Scavenger Hunt

London International Convention
2023-04-28 08:00 - 17:00 | Tower Hotel, St Katherines way, London E1W 1LD, United Kingdom
London International Convention
AA At The Tower
28th – 30th April 2023
For more info
https://londonaaconvention.com
Event Flyer: Flyer__2023_V3
