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Friday, Oct. 21
3:00 pm - Registration opens
7:00 pm - Convention Kickoff & Keynote Speaker Meeting –
AA Speaker – Hugh K., Chicago, IL
Alateen Speaker – Kelsey J., Algonquin, IL
Al-Anon Speaker – Aaron J., Charlotte, NC
Saturday, Oct. 22
Al-Anon & AA Panels
8:00 am - Growing Together Sponsorship
9:00 am - Intertwining Traditions & Relationships in All Our Affairs
10:00 am - Staying on the Path O.D.A.T.: Long-Timers
Polish Speaking Meetings
9:00 am - Keep Coming Back
4:00 pm - Al-Anon & AA Panel: The Disease of Alcoholism
11:00 am - Workshop
Alateen Sponsorship Workshop
2:00 pm - Keynote Speaker Meeting
AA Speaker – Bob B., St. Paul, MN
Sharing the Bounty of Serenity Banquet
5:30 pm - Fellowship and Seating
6:00 pm - Dinner
6:45 Overflow Seating for Keynote meeting begins
7:00 pm - Keynote Speaker Meeting
Serenity & Sobriety Countdown, Quilt Raffle
Al-Anon Speaker – Rick J., Oakville, ONT
9:00 pm to midnight - Harvest Moon Dance
Sunday, Oct. 23
10:00 am - We Gather Together – Keynote Speaker & Closing – Red Oak B&C
Al-Anon Speaker – Dawn C., Chicago, IL
Al-Anon Meeting Topics
- Harvesting Serenity: The Wisdom To Know the Difference
- Planting Seeds of Change – Admitted We Were Powerless
- Finding Your Serenity Garden: Meditation Workshop
- Bloom Where You’re Planted: Home Groups
- Beautiful Borders: Setting Healthy Boundaries
- Newcomers: Planting the Seeds
- Tending My Own Garden: Detaching with Love
- Seasons of Service: Participation is Key to Harmony
- Seasoned Members: Avoiding Complacency
- Grow Where You’re Planted: Life on Life’s Terms
- Forget-Me-Nots: Prayer, Meditation and Conscious Contact
- I Never Promised You a Rose Garden: Life After Sobriety
- Let the Sun Shine In: Being Restored to Sanity
- Sharing the Harvest: Carrying the Message
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