September Today
today - To Carry the Message
Rhode Island Central Service
August 17th, 2018
(401) 438 8860
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ANNIVERSARIES - Guest Speakers & Buffet
Wed. Sept 26th Seekonk, MA-HOW-Seekonk Congregational Church (Woodworth Hal) 600 Fall River Ave., (Rte. 114A). 7:30 PM (43rd Anniv.)
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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.
The next regular meeting for Central Service Delegates will be held on Wednesday, September 19th, 2018
Riverside Congregational Church, 15 Oak Ave, Riverside
New Delegates at 7:15 PM, Regular Meeting at 7:30 PM
RI Central Service Steering Committee is currently seeking members willing to serve on the Steering Committee
As 1.) Recording Secretary and 2.) Trustee
These positions will run through December of 2019.
This position requires 2yrs of Sobriety as well as membership in an AA group.
Anyone interested and wanting more information Contact Sue at the Office.
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., September 26th at 9:00AM
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”
***Please note the deadline for submitting any information for the next TODAY is Fri. September 21st *****
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LOST COMMITMENT BOOK
The Middleboro, MA, ACCEPTANCE group has lost their 2019 Commitment Calendar. They meet on Saturdays at the Father Shea Center, Oak and Centers St. at 7:30PM. Any groups having a commitment with them please contact Central Service
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DISBANDED
Warwick-THE WAY OUT- Kent County Hospital, 455 Tollgate Rd. Sundays at 6PM
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NEEDS SUPPORT
Cranston-ASBURY-Open Discussion. Pawtuxet Baptist Church,2157 Broad St., Tuesday at 7:30PM
Cranston-SOBRIETY FOR ALL- Open Discussion. Sinai Temple, 30 Hagen Ave. Mondays at 7PM
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CANCELATIONS
Cumberland-COMING BACK- Open Speaker. St Joan’s Church, 3357 Mendon Rd., will be temporally closed due to construction. They will reopen Tues Aug 28th At 8pm
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CHANGES
Middletown- COURAGE TO CHANGE- Open Discussion, St. Lucy’s Church, 909 West Main Rd, has
Woonsocket- EARLY BIRD- Open Discussion has moved to Holy Trinity Church, 1409 Park Ave., Mondays thru Thursday at 10:30 AM
Providence-BROTHERS IN SOBRIETY- will be moving to Central Congregational Church, 296 Angell St., Saturdays at 7:30PM. Effective September 8th
Providence-OUT TO LUNCH BUNCH- Open Discussion. Mathewson Street United Methodist Church, 134 Mathewson St., will no longer meet on Mondays. They will continue to meet on Tue. thru Fri at 12:15PM
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SPECIAL NOTICES
The next meeting for Southern R.I. Intergroup Representatives will be held on
Thursday, September 6th, 2018- Craik Building, 2845 Post Rd., Warwick, 7 PM.
AA TODAY group will host Annual Picnic
Slater Park–Lot #13, 426 Newport Ave., Pawtucket
Saturday September 1st, 11:30AM-5PM
Bring your own chair-If you would like bring a dish to share
All Invited
St. Paul’s Saturday Night group will host the District 3 “Joy of Service”
St Paul’s Church, 30 Warwick Ave, Cranston
Saturday, September 15, at 7:00 PM
Presenting the play “The Best Kept Secret in AA”
Refreshments include Pasta, Meatballs and Cannoli’s
So RI Intergroup will host “Scary Acres Hay Ride/ Corn Maze and Country Rock Dance”
Scary Acres, 2150 Scituate Ave, Hope RI
Saturday Sept 22, 7PM (Must be there by 7:15 or will miss Hay Ride)
Drinks and Snacks provided- Donation- $20 per person – Deadline for tickets Sept 15th
For more information, Contact So RI Intergroup at 739-8777
The BROKEN ELEVATOR group will sponsor the 12th Annual Rhody Recovery Big Book Weekend
YMCA Camp Fuller, 619 Camp Fuller Rd, Wakefield, Friday Sept 28th to Sunday Sept.30th
Registration w/Meals - $75, 2-nights Cabin Camping- $25
Workshops and Guest Speakers,
More Information visit www.RHODYRECOVERY.com
Massachusetts AA Districts 12, & 13 as well as local groups and individual AA members will be hosting
Boston AA History Conference, at the Emmanuel Episcopal Church,15 Newbury St, Back Bay, Boston
Sunday, October 7th from 1PM to 6PM
Admission is Free
The 2018 AA WOMEN TO WOMEN (NEW ENGLAND) Conference will take place at
The Boxborough Regency Hotel and Conference Center, in Boxborough MA
October 12th ,13th and 14th, 2018
Registration is $50 Per Person - Registration and meal packages available
For more info email sharon.lux@gmail.com
The A VISION FOR YOU group will host “2018 Summer Boot Camp”
A Big Book Step Study Overview
St Paul’s Church, 389 Greenwich Ave., Warwick
Wednesday evenings beginning October 10th thru November 14th from 7:30PM –9:00PM
Interested in the Twelve Concepts for World Services?
All are welcome to attend Concepts workshops prior to the Area 61 Committee Meetings each month at the Area Office, 3649 Post Rd, Warwick. Workshop Time: 6:25PM to 6:50PM. Dates: 9/24, 10/29, 11/26, and 12/17. For additional information, contact areachairperson@aainri.com.
AREA 61 CORRECTIONS COMMITTEE will host a “CORRECTIONS WORKSHOP”
Area 61 Office, 3649 Post Rd., Warwick
Wednesday, October 17th - 6:30PM Potluck-7PM Speakers
Come, eat, and learn about the opportunities for service in Corrections
Bring a dish if you wish!
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Ninth Tradition
A.A., as such, ought never be organized; but we may create service boards or committees directly responsible to those they serve.
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