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Friends and Family Members of Alcoholics

UNDERSTANDING THE PROBLEM

“The alcoholic is a sick person suffering from a disease for which there is no known cure – that is, no cure in the sense that he or she will ever be able to drink moderately, like a nonalcoholic, for any sustained period. Because it is an illness – a physical compulsion combined with a mental obsession to drink – the alcoholic must learn to stay away from alcohol completely in order to live a normal life.”*

WHAT CAN YOU DO?

Millions of alcoholics have attained sobriety in A.A., and knowing that, “you may be impatient to ‘do something’ for the alcoholic in your life. You may want to explain that alcoholism is an illness and urge the alcoholic to read A.A. literature and head straight for the nearest A.A. meeting. Sometimes this approach works …. But, in fact, most alcoholics are not eager and ready to turn to A.A. just because a loved one suggests it.”

“You can develop a good and, if possible, firsthand knowledge of the A.A. program, so that when the alcoholic is ready, you will be in a good position to help.”*

For many family members and friends of A.A. members and of alcoholics who may need A.A., meeting others who understand their problems and challenges, can be helpful. We encourage you to contact Oregon Al-Anon Family Groups. Al-Anon seeks to help people who are impacted by their loved ones’ alcoholism. Oregon Al-Anon also has a fellowship, Alateen, for young people whose parents are alcoholics. You can find Al-Anon/Alateen Family Groups of Oregon online at https://www.oregonal-anon.org/

You can also attend an open A.A. meeting. A.A. meetings are designated as either “open” or “closed.” Every meeting will have either an “O” for open or a “C” for closed next to it in the meeting listing. Anyone may attend an open meeting, whether or not he or she identifies as an alcoholic. We encourage anyone who wishes to learn more about A.A. to attend an open meeting. Closed meetings are limited to people with a desire to stop drinking. If you have a desire to stop drinking, you are welcome at any closed meeting of A.A.

Go here to search for an “Open” meeting on our local A.A. Meeting schedule.
Call our local A.A. office to learn more: (541) 732-1850
Visit our local A.A. office to learn more: 116 E. 6th Street, Medford, Oregon 97501
Email our local A.A. office to learn more
Go here to AA.org to learn more

Time	Meeting	Location	Region
12:30 pm	Medford Fellowship	Alano Club	Medford
5:30 pm	Medford Fellowship	Alano Club	Medford
6:00 pm	Pulling Arrows AA Meeting	Butte Falls Community Bible Church	Butte Falls
6:30 pm	Just for Today	Ascension Lutheran Church	Medford
7:00 pm	Grupo Nueva Esperanza	Eagle Point	Eagle Point

	September 2024
Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
1 Bingo Nite hosted by the Alano Club Bingo Nite hosted by the Alano Club September 1, 2024 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm 1921 Elm Ave, Medford, OR 97501, USA Bingo Nite First Sunday of Every Month 5pm - 7pm Game / Prizes / Raffle Bingo Flyer See more details •	2	3 12 in 4 Back to Basics Step workshop (1 of 4) 12 in 4 Back to Basics Step workshop (1 of 4) September 3, 2024 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm 1481 S Columbus Ave, Medford, OR 97501, USA Church of the Nazarene Life Path Over 4 weeks we will work all 12 steps as was done in Back To Basics meeting since the 40's The workshop is 4 weeks, each week building on the previous week. New sessions start the 1st Tuesday of each month. So please plan on attending week 1 and committing to attending for all 4 weeks. Newcomers will get a strong introduction to the Steps. Those who would like to help a new member with Step work please bring a sponsee or just join us to see if anyone needs someone to work with during these 4 weeks. See more details •	4	5	6	7 9am JCCOAA - Steering Committee Meeting 9am JCCOAA - Steering Committee Meeting September 7, 2024 9:00 am - 10:00 am 116 E 6th St, Medford, OR 97501, USA The JCCOAA Steering Committee holds a regular business meeting the 1st Saturday of every Month @ 9:00 a.m. all members of AA are welcome to listen in as visitors note: we're actively seeking Central Office Reps (one rep for each A.A. Group) to join us every month -- please speak to your group about adding a CO Rep to your group service commitment roster =========== MEETING AGENDA * Reports - Chair / Vice Chair - Treasurer / Co-Treasurer - Recording Secretary - Literature Chair - District / Central Office Liason - Special Events Coordinator - Member at Large #1 + #2 - Editor of Newsletter - Office Manager - Volunteer Coordinator - Web Site Coordinator - Schedules Coordinator * Old Business * New Business =========== To view the minutes of previous board meetings, go here: https://www.jccoaa/news/board-archives/ To learn more about how your local AA Central Office helps AA members & AA Groups, go here: https://jccoaa.org/get-help/ See more details Ruch Picnic and Potluck Ruch Picnic and Potluck September 7, 2024 9:03 am - 12:03 pm Open AA meeting begins at 9:03 am Food and fellowship to follow! Cantrall Buckley Park, Area D - $4 park fee See flyer for more details See more details 6pm Potluck & Fellowship - hosted by The Saturday Night Live Group 6pm Potluck & Fellowship - hosted by The Saturday Night Live Group September 7, 2024 6:00 pm - 8:15 pm First Presbyterian Church \| Phoenix, 121 W 2nd St, Phoenix, OR 97535, USA The "Saturday Night Live" Group hosts a Potluck the first Saturday of the month at 6:00pm... before the meeting at the meeting location --> First Presbyterian Church, 121 W 2nd St in Phoenix, OR. if you can, bring a dish to share and stay for the Speaker Meeting immediately following at 7pm All are welcome! And the event is free of charge! See more details • • •
8 SORYPAA Business Meeting SORYPAA Business Meeting September 8, 2024 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm 456 W Pine St, Central Point, OR 97502, USA (SORYPAA stands for Southern Oregon Young People in AA) SORYPAA's Regular Business Meeting is held on the 2nd Sunday of every month at 2pm. It is held at the First Presbyterian Church on 456 W. Pine St, Central Point, OR 97502. All are welcome to join and get involved! Additional Info : Allie 458-265-1049 See more details •	9	10 12 in 4 Back to Basics Step workshop (2 of 4) 12 in 4 Back to Basics Step workshop (2 of 4) September 10, 2024 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm 1481 S Columbus Ave, Medford, OR 97501, USA Church of the Nazarene Life Path Over 4 weeks we will work all 12 steps as was done in Back To Basics meeting since the 40's The workshop is 4 weeks, each week building on the previous week. New sessions start the 1st Tuesday of each month. So please plan on attending week 1 and committing to attending for all 4 weeks. Newcomers will get a strong introduction to the Steps. Those who would like to help a new member with Step work please bring a sponsee or just join us to see if anyone needs someone to work with during these 4 weeks. See more details •	11 6pm District 16 - Monthly General Service Meeting 6pm District 16 - Monthly General Service Meeting September 11, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm District 16 General Service Business Meetings are held monthly on the 2nd Wednesday of the month. Attendance at the District 16 General Service Business Meeting includes: all District Officers - DCM, LDCMs, Treasurer,Alt Treasurer, Secretary, District Committee Chairs and General Service Representatives (GSR). The purpose of the District 16 General Service Meeting is to provide a forum for the interchange of ideas and information among the groups represented, District 16, Area 58 and GSO. ****************************** Join us one of two ways: Option #1 – video from device https://bit.ly/32RSWNb Meeting ID: 456 010 1935 Password = 06101935 Option #2 – audio via phone (669) 900-6833 Meeting ID: 456 010 1935 Password = 06101935 For more information go to: https://medfordareaaa.org/resource/ See more details •	12	13 Men's Fall Retreat Men's Fall Retreat September 13, 2024 - September 15, 2024 Lake Selmac Park, 500 Reeves Creek Rd, Selma, OR 97538, USA Rogue Men's Fall Retreat Focussing on the 'Big Book $40 registration, includes tent site for the weekend. $110 for RV site and registration. Scholarships available for newcomers. Multiple day event - September 13th - 15th at Mallard Loop campground - Lake Selmac Contact Terry K. for more info : 541-727-8166 WHAT: Men's Retreat DATE: September 13, 2024 TIME: 6:oopm LOCATION: Lake Selmac Retreat Flyer See more details •	14 Men's Fall Retreat Men's Fall Retreat September 13, 2024 - September 15, 2024 Lake Selmac Park, 500 Reeves Creek Rd, Selma, OR 97538, USA Rogue Men's Fall Retreat Focussing on the 'Big Book $40 registration, includes tent site for the weekend. $110 for RV site and registration. Scholarships available for newcomers. Multiple day event - September 13th - 15th at Mallard Loop campground - Lake Selmac Contact Terry K. for more info : 541-727-8166 WHAT: Men's Retreat DATE: September 13, 2024 TIME: 6:oopm LOCATION: Lake Selmac Retreat Flyer See more details AA Bingo Fundraiser - hosted by Hi-Lo Club in Grants Pass AA Bingo Fundraiser - hosted by Hi-Lo Club in Grants Pass September 14, 2024 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 668 Lincoln Rd. Grants Pass, OR Sober Bingo -Second Saturday of the Month - 7pm start, 9pm end -Small fee to participate in Bingo, however prizes are awarded -Proceeds benefit the Hi Lo Club (AA Clubhouse) - Bingo location = Hi Lo Club 668 Lincoln Rd. Grants Pass, OR (on the corner of Bridge and Lincoln) For more info, reach out to Hi Lo Club Chairs: Tim F (Pres) 775 220 0084 Jim J (member at large) 928 830 2223 See more details • •
15 Men's Fall Retreat Men's Fall Retreat September 13, 2024 - September 15, 2024 Lake Selmac Park, 500 Reeves Creek Rd, Selma, OR 97538, USA Rogue Men's Fall Retreat Focussing on the 'Big Book $40 registration, includes tent site for the weekend. $110 for RV site and registration. Scholarships available for newcomers. Multiple day event - September 13th - 15th at Mallard Loop campground - Lake Selmac Contact Terry K. for more info : 541-727-8166 WHAT: Men's Retreat DATE: September 13, 2024 TIME: 6:oopm LOCATION: Lake Selmac Retreat Flyer See more details •	16	17 12 in 4 Back to Basics Step workshop (3 of 4) 12 in 4 Back to Basics Step workshop (3 of 4) September 17, 2024 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm 1481 S Columbus Ave, Medford, OR 97501, USA Church of the Nazarene Life Path Over 4 weeks we will work all 12 steps as was done in Back To Basics meeting since the 40's The workshop is 4 weeks, each week building on the previous week. New sessions start the 1st Tuesday of each month. So please plan on attending week 1 and committing to attending for all 4 weeks. Newcomers will get a strong introduction to the Steps. Those who would like to help a new member with Step work please bring a sponsee or just join us to see if anyone needs someone to work with during these 4 weeks. See more details •	18	19	20	21
22	23	24 12 in 4 Back to Basics Step workshop (4 of 4) 12 in 4 Back to Basics Step workshop (4 of 4) September 24, 2024 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm 1481 S Columbus Ave, Medford, OR 97501, USA Church of the Nazarene Life Path Over 4 weeks we will work all 12 steps as was done in Back To Basics meeting since the 40's The workshop is 4 weeks, each week building on the previous week. New sessions start the 1st Tuesday of each month. So please plan on attending week 1 and committing to attending for all 4 weeks. Newcomers will get a strong introduction to the Steps. Those who would like to help a new member with Step work please bring a sponsee or just join us to see if anyone needs someone to work with during these 4 weeks. See more details •	25 11:30 am Women's A.A. Potluck Fellowship - hosted by Keepin' It Simple 11:30 am Women's A.A. Potluck Fellowship - hosted by Keepin' It Simple September 25, 2024 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Medford First United Methodist Church, 607 W Main St, Medford, OR 97501, USA Our Closed Wednesday Noon Medford Women's “Keepin It Simple” group celebrates sobriety milestones with chips on the last Wednesday of each month. On this special day each month, we offer an organized Fellowship time 30 minutes before the official meeting start time at noon. During this time we will serve coffee and share snacks and we can guarantee that always have warm fellowship for all women who have a desire to stop drinking. If you’re feeing it, bring a snack to share ….or just show up and mingle! All women with a desire to stop drinking are welcome. Medford First United Methodist Church 607 W Main St, Medford, OR 97501 See more details •	26	27 5:00pm - Sobriety by the Sea 5:00pm - Sobriety by the Sea September 27, 2024 - September 29, 2024 Recovering people have been coming to Crescent City, California since 1986 to enjoy the annual "SOBRIETY By The SEA Rally" Sobriety By The Sea - 37th Annual Rally September 27, 28 & 29, 2024 Del Norte County Fairgrounds Crescent City, California $30 for preregistration ticket $35 for Prime Rib dinner Get tickets here: https://sobrietybythesearally.com/shop/ :: SCHEDULE :: > Friday, September 27th 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Registration 5:30 pm - A.A. meeting (Satellite Hall) 7:15 pm - A.A. SPEAKER Meeting 8:30 pm - Dessert Potluck > Saturday, September 28th 8:00 am Registation 8:30 am Open A.A. Meeting 9:00 am - Al Anon Meeting (Satellite Hall) 10:00 am - A.A. SPEAKER Meeting 11:15 am - A.A. Meeting (Satellite Hall) 1:00 pm - Al-Anon Speaker Meeting 2:00 pm - A.A. Meeting (Satellite Hall) 2:15 pm - Al-Anon Family Group Workshop 3:15 pm - A.A. SPEAKER Meeting 5:00 pm - Prime Rib Dinner 7:30 pm A.A. SPEAKER Meeting Following the Speaker - Countdown / Raffle > Sunday, September 29th 8:00 am Continental Breakfast 8:30 am - Open A.A. Meeting 9:00am A.A. Meeting (Satellite Hall) 10:00 am - A.A. SPEAKER Meeting https://sobrietybythesearally.com/ $30 for a three day pass See more details 7:00 pm Birthday Night - hosted by No Name Group 7:00 pm Birthday Night - hosted by No Name Group September 27, 2024 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm The First Presbyterian Church @ 456 W Pine Street, Central Point. The "No Name Group" of Central Point hosts a Birthday Night Meeting with cake and Special Shares the last Friday of the month, at The First Presbyterian Church @ 456 W Pine Street, Central Point. All are welcome! See more details • •	28 5:00pm - Sobriety by the Sea 5:00pm - Sobriety by the Sea September 27, 2024 - September 29, 2024 Recovering people have been coming to Crescent City, California since 1986 to enjoy the annual "SOBRIETY By The SEA Rally" Sobriety By The Sea - 37th Annual Rally September 27, 28 & 29, 2024 Del Norte County Fairgrounds Crescent City, California $30 for preregistration ticket $35 for Prime Rib dinner Get tickets here: https://sobrietybythesearally.com/shop/ :: SCHEDULE :: > Friday, September 27th 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Registration 5:30 pm - A.A. meeting (Satellite Hall) 7:15 pm - A.A. SPEAKER Meeting 8:30 pm - Dessert Potluck > Saturday, September 28th 8:00 am Registation 8:30 am Open A.A. Meeting 9:00 am - Al Anon Meeting (Satellite Hall) 10:00 am - A.A. SPEAKER Meeting 11:15 am - A.A. Meeting (Satellite Hall) 1:00 pm - Al-Anon Speaker Meeting 2:00 pm - A.A. Meeting (Satellite Hall) 2:15 pm - Al-Anon Family Group Workshop 3:15 pm - A.A. SPEAKER Meeting 5:00 pm - Prime Rib Dinner 7:30 pm A.A. SPEAKER Meeting Following the Speaker - Countdown / Raffle > Sunday, September 29th 8:00 am Continental Breakfast 8:30 am - Open A.A. Meeting 9:00am A.A. Meeting (Satellite Hall) 10:00 am - A.A. SPEAKER Meeting https://sobrietybythesearally.com/ $30 for a three day pass See more details GSR School hosted by Dist 16 GSR School hosted by Dist 16 September 28, 2024 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 675 Black Oak Dr, Medford, OR 97504, USA GSR SCHOOL GSR Schools are helpful to everyone! GSRs, Committee Chairs, newcomers, old timers and everyone in between. The information provided at the GSR School is relevant to any member, will enrich everyone’s sobriety, will broaden each attendee’s understanding of general service, and illustrate the connection with our individual 12th Step work. 7th. Tradition basket will be passed For more info : Terry Cantwell 541-690-2360 Event Flyer WHAT: GSR School DATE: September 28, 2024 TIME: 10 am - noon LOCATION: Ascension Lutheran Church ( 675 Black Oak Dr ) See more details • •
29 5:00pm - Sobriety by the Sea 5:00pm - Sobriety by the Sea September 27, 2024 - September 29, 2024 Recovering people have been coming to Crescent City, California since 1986 to enjoy the annual "SOBRIETY By The SEA Rally" Sobriety By The Sea - 37th Annual Rally September 27, 28 & 29, 2024 Del Norte County Fairgrounds Crescent City, California $30 for preregistration ticket $35 for Prime Rib dinner Get tickets here: https://sobrietybythesearally.com/shop/ :: SCHEDULE :: > Friday, September 27th 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Registration 5:30 pm - A.A. meeting (Satellite Hall) 7:15 pm - A.A. SPEAKER Meeting 8:30 pm - Dessert Potluck > Saturday, September 28th 8:00 am Registation 8:30 am Open A.A. Meeting 9:00 am - Al Anon Meeting (Satellite Hall) 10:00 am - A.A. SPEAKER Meeting 11:15 am - A.A. Meeting (Satellite Hall) 1:00 pm - Al-Anon Speaker Meeting 2:00 pm - A.A. Meeting (Satellite Hall) 2:15 pm - Al-Anon Family Group Workshop 3:15 pm - A.A. SPEAKER Meeting 5:00 pm - Prime Rib Dinner 7:30 pm A.A. SPEAKER Meeting Following the Speaker - Countdown / Raffle > Sunday, September 29th 8:00 am Continental Breakfast 8:30 am - Open A.A. Meeting 9:00am A.A. Meeting (Satellite Hall) 10:00 am - A.A. SPEAKER Meeting https://sobrietybythesearally.com/ $30 for a three day pass See more details All 12-steppers Women's Camp Out All 12-steppers Women's Camp Out September 29, 2024 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Zoom Meeting ID : 860 7286 8040 Password : recovery Campout Planning Planning Meeting for the 2023 All 12-Steppers Women's Campout. No Cost to attend Lots of Service commitments available Last Sunday of every month 11:30am - 12:30pm Zoom 860 7286 8040 Password: recovery For more info , call :541-363-9456 See more details • •	30

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