February Today
today - To Carry the Message
Rhode Island Central Service
January 17, 2020
(401) 438 8860
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ANNIVERSARIES - Guest Speakers & Buffet
Sat. Jan. 25th Westport, MA-FREEDOM TO LIVE- St Georges Hall, 12 Highland Ave. 7:30PM (28th Anniv.)
Fri. Feb 7th No. Attleboro MA-SOBER WOMEN- First Congregational Church (Schoolhouse), 676 Old Post Rd., Buffet at 6:30PM /Meeting at 7PM
Sat. Feb. 8th Pawtucket-AA TODAY- Covenant Congregational Church, 143 Glenwood Ave 10AM (9th Anniv.)
Mon. Feb. 10th So. Kingston/Wakefield- I CAN’T, WE CAN- Church of the Ascension, 370 Main St., 7PM Pizza/ 8PM Meeting ( 65th Anniv.)
Sat. Feb. 15th Pawtucket-SOBER SWEEP- Church of the Good Shepherd, 490 Broadway, 7PM (8th Anniv.)
Fri. Feb 21th Westerly-WESTERLY FRIDAY NIGHT-Westerly Senior Center, 39 State St. 7PM (72nd Anniv.) WOW!!!
Sun. Feb 23rd Portsmouth- AQUIDNECK ISLAND MEN’S GROUP-St Barnabus Church, 1697 East Main Rd. 6PM (39th Anniv.) ALL are WELCOME. *Please note: Location Change for Anniversary Only!!
Tue Feb. 25tth Warwick – APPONAUG- St. Barnabus Church, 3257 Post Rd., 7:30PM (66th Anniv.)
Fri. Feb. 28th No. Kingstown/Wickford-STEP INTO LIFE- Wickford Junction Plaza, 1051 Ten Rod Rd. (Rte. 102)., Suite 10, 7PM (20th Anniv.)
Sun March 15th East Greenwich-CAME TO LIVE- St. Luke’s Church, 99 Pierce St. 7PM (37th 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.
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”
YOU DON’T HAVER TO BE IRISH group will host TRAVELING BOOKSTORE
Church of the Redeemer, 655 Hope St., Thursday, February13th at 7:30 PM
The next regular meeting for Central Service Delegates will be held on Wednesday, February 19th, 2020
Riverside Congregational Church, 15 Oak Ave., East Providence (Riverside)
New Delegates 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 Wed., February 26th at 9AM
***Please note the deadline for submitting any information for the next today is Fri. February 21st, 2020
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NEW GROUP
Westerly-WOMEN’S 12 &12 – Open Step. Grace Methodist Church, 10 Park Ave., Wednesdays at 9AM
Pawtucket- LADIES LUNCH BUNCH (Women) – Open Discussion. Salvation Army, 102 High St., Mondays at 12 Noon
Woonsocket- HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE- Open Grapevine Beginners meeting. First Baptist Church, 55 Main St., Wednesdays at 5PM
Providence-THE GATE- Open Speaker Discussion. Amos House, 460 Pine St., Thursdays at 7PM
Westerly-MIRACLES HAPPEN-Open Discussion. Hope Recovery Center, 55 Beach St., Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12:30PM
Warwick-YOU CAN RECOVER- Open Big Book. All Saints Church, 111 Greenwich Ave., Tuesday 7:30PM to 9PM. Effective March 3rd
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NEEDS SUPPORT
Attleboro, MA- Jewelry City- Open Discussion. Murray Unitarian Universalist Church, 505 No. Main St, Mondays at 7:30PM
Attleboro, MA- SUNDAY MORNING - Open Meeting. 68 Falmouth St., Sundays At 10AM are looking for groups willing to put on commitments.
Please contact Central Service for contact information
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CHANGES
Providence-BASIC YOUNG PEOPLE’S- has moved to the Bell Street Chapel, 5 Bell St., Mondays at 8PM
Westerly- FELLOWSHIP- Grace Church, 10 Park Ave, has changed its format to Open Speaker Discussion and also changed its start time to Saturdays at 7PM
Portsmouth –STEP SISTERS (Women)- Closed Step. St. Paul Episcopal Church, 2679 East Main Rd., wil change their start time to 7PM . Effective Monday, February 1st.
Woonsocket- MEN’S FRIDAY BYOB- Closed Step. Has moved to St Teresa’s Church, 630 Rathbun St., Blackstone, MA, Fridays at 8PM
Woonsocket- WEDNESDAY NIGHT DISCUSSION- Open Discussion. Has moved to All Saints Parish, 323 Rathbun St., Wednesdays 7PM to 8:30PM
Woonsocket- NEW HOPE- Open Discussion. Has moved to Holy Family Church, 414 South Main St., Friday 10:30 AM
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SPECIAL NOTICES
The next meeting for Southern R.I. Intergroup Representatives will be held on
Thursday, February 6th , 2020- Craik Building, 2845 Post Rd., Warwick, 7PM.
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 WE WANT TO LIVE group will host a Leap Day Sober Dance
LEAP INTO SOBRIETY – WITH BOTH FEET
Kingston Congregational Church, 2610 Kingstown Rd., Kingston
Saturday February 29th,7PM-11PM
Tickets are $10 per person at the door or by Contacting Central Service for Contact Information
DJ, Refreshment & Snacks, Come Out and Have Some Fun
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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Second Tradition
For our group purpose there is but one ultimate authority-a loving God as He may express Himself in our group conscience. Our leaders are but trusted servants; they do not govern.
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“Because of our kinship in suffering, our channels of contact have always been charged with the language of the heart.”
-- Bill W.