Al-Anon Meeting Updates / Needing Support

If you have any meeting changes and would like this noted on the website, please email

[email protected]

District 69 has Zelle for contributions! *FLYER*

Members can now use Zelle for District 69 contributions. Please scan the QR code on the attached flyer to submit payment, and don’t forget to reference your group name and WSO#. Please contact our Treasurer if you have questions: Victoria R at [email protected] or (619)840-9109. Checks are also accepted at District 69, PO Box 2101, San Marcos, 92079

Tuesdays, 8:30am – NEW TIME

Experience, Strength, and Hope AM AFG have a new time – we are meeting at 8:30am (it was 7:30am) - We look forward to accommodating more members’ schedules and strengthening our diversity and numbers – St. Michael By the Sea Episcopal Church, 2774 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad, 92057

Wednesdays 7pm – Meeting time correction / New location as of November 6

Wednesday Evening Encinitas 12-Step Book Study meeting is 7pm-8pm. As of November 6, the meeting location has changed to San Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas, CA 92024, Classroom 11. Follow the “classroom” signs—from the parking lot, walk to the right of the “office” building, then take a left through the gate to the inner courtyard area to classroom 11

Fridays 5:30pm – Meeting Needs Support

There is Hope AFG – Christian Church of Lemon Grove 6970 San Miguel Avenue, lemon Grove – come and join us for early Friday night in-person recovery.

NOTE: Al-Anon Meeting Updates/Need Support will be posted for three months. If you have a meeting update or need support to continue to have your meeting listed, please submit your meeting HERE.

FOR MEETING CHANGES ON THE AL-ANON SAN DIEGO WEBSITE: Email [email protected]

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Service Board / ISR / District Meetings

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Al-Anon Service Board Meeting – 2nd Saturday of every month, 9am

Next Meeting: February 8, 2025, March 8, 2025

Zoom ID 752 699 5666 Passcode EJH6dK

ISR - 2nd Saturday of every odd-numbered month, 10:30am

Next Meeting: March 8, 2025, May 10, 2025

Zoom ID 752 699 5666 Passcode EJH6dK

District 69 Meeting – 2nd Tuesday of every odd-numbered month, 7pm

Next Meeting: March 11, 2025, May 13, 2025

Hybrid Meeting - In-person at Palomar Universal Unitarian Fellowship, 1600 Buena Vista Drive, Vista, 92081, and on Zoom at Zoom ID 395 556 4737 Passcode 755000

District 72 Meeting – 4th Saturday of every even-numbered month, 10am

Next Meeting: February 22, 2025, April 26, 2026

Hybrid Meeting - In-person at Atonement Lutheran Church, 10245 Loma Rancho Drive, Spring Valley, and on Zoom at Zoom ID 873 7462 1618 Passcode 702639

Contact Randy B [email protected]

District 75 Meeting – 3rd Monday of every odd-numbered month, 6:30pm

Next Meeting: January 20, 2025 / Wednesday, March 17, 2025

Zoom ID 822 4085 1324 Passcode 75

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82240851324?pwd=QUJMaFp1Tmx0RHlaMzVmVjVNL2lrUT09

Alateen Outreach Meeting – 3rd Tuesday of every month, 7pm-8pm

Next Meeting: January 21, 2025 / February 18, 2025

Zoom ID 885 0796 4713 Passcode 810499

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88507964713?pwd=eHNCb2ZLUFRadFNkTTdRRktCUXQrZz09

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Alateen Meetings

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Mondays 5:30pm – Poway

PRC Alateen – 139339 Poway Road, Suite A, Poway

Mondays 6pm – El Cajon

New Beginning Alateen - East Valley Christian Fellowship, 10469 Ridge Hill Road, El Cajon 92021

(with a concurrent Al-Anon Meeting)

Wednesdays 6pm-7pm – San Diego

Wednesday Night Alateen – In Person - Good Samaritan Episcopal Church, Second Floor, 4321 East Gate Mall, San Diego 92121 – Currently attended by ages 8-12 – For more information, contact Angela (619) 890-8456 or Aimee at (619)417-9166

Thursdays 6pm - Encinitas

Never Alone Alateen - Seacoast Community Church, Room A-7, 1049 Regal Road, Encinitas 92024 - Ages 8-18 -meets at the same time as Stepped-Up By-the-Sea Women’s AFG

Thursdays 6:30pm – Chula Vista

I’m OK, I Belong, I Am Not Alone – Risen Savior Church – 625 Otay Lakes Road, Chula Vista / Questions? Pam W (619)549-9216 – Susan A (510)851-5204 – Lety C (616)792-6042 *FLYER*

Sunday 7:00pm

Free To Be Me Alateen – Penasquitos Lutheran Church, 14484 Penasquitos Drive, San Diego, 92129 – meet in room B-201 upstairs – meets at the same time as Just for Today AFG

 

Calendar of Events

Monday/Thursday, January 20, 23, 27, 30, 2025, 5:30pm-6:30pm

Se preocupa de cuanto bebe otra persona? Te invita a su Serie de REUNIONES para PRINCIPIANTES Todos los Lunes y Jueves – 625 Otay Lakes Road, Chula Vista, 91913 - ANÓNIMO, SIN COSTO, NO RELIGIOSO. No menores de 12 años. *FLYER*

Wednesday, January 22, 2025, 7pm-8pm

Come and join the Wednesday Night Recovering Adult Children AFG 29th Anniversary Celebration with speaker Billiekai, desserts, and fellowship – All are welcome, and we hope to see you there! – St. John of the Cross Church, 8086 Broadway Avenue, Room 10, Lemon Grove, 91945 *FLYER*

Saturday, January 25, 2025, 6pm

Tacos and Tunes! Join us for the Al-Anon San Diego Spring Round Up Fundraiser with Family Speakers: Cassie J (Al-Anon), Julie J (Al-Anon), Mike J (AA), followed by karaoke, an opportunity drawing, and a silent auction - $15 entry – Please bring a side dish or dessert to share – Basket and silent auction donations are greatly appreciated – Donations-based Ice Cream Sundae/Dessert Table with Proceeds to benefit Alateen – St. Lukes Lutheran Church, 5150 Wilson Street, La Mesa *FLYER*

Thursday, January 30, 2025, 12pm-1pm

San Marcos Noon AFG 20th Anniversary Speaker Meeting – Guest Speaker: Benthe – Light refreshments will be available – St. Marks’s Catholic Church, Healy Hall, 114 Discovery Street, San Marcos, 92078 *FLYER*

Saturday, February 1, 2025, 6:30pm-8pm

San Diego AFG Speaker Meeting – Host Group: Free to Me Women’s AFG, 15-Minute Speaker: Joanie, 40- Minute Speaker: Teresa, La Mesa Adult Enrichment Center, 8450 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa – Bring finger foods if you like *FLYER*

Saturday, March 1, 2025, 6:30pm-8pm

San Diego AFG Speaker Meeting – Host Group: Drop the Rock AFG, 15-Minute Speaker: Carolyn, 40-Minute Speaker: Leslie, La Mesa Adult Enrichment Center, 8450 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa – Bring finger foods if you like *FLYER*

Saturday, March 1, 2025, 7pm

Glee-Anon presents a recovery musical play for the benefit of Alateen at the San Diego Spring Round Up - The Real House Lives of San Diego - St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 1 Parish Lane, Del Mar 92014 – Follow the recovery of a family before and after finding acceptant – Cast of 10 characters singing 17 songs – Suggested donation of $15 at the door *FLYER*

Saturday, March 29, 2025

Glee-Anon presents “The Real Lives of San Diego”; a musical fundraiser for the San Diego Area Information Service Office – NEW CENTRAL LOCATION Mission Hills United Church of Christ Theater, 4070 Jackdaw Street, San Diego 92103 – suggested contribution $15 *FLYER*

Saturday, March 5 2025, 6:30pm-8pm

San Diego AFG Speaker Meeting – Host Group: Kensington AFG, 15-Minute Speaker: Virginia, 40-Minute Speaker: Mary, La Mesa Adult Enrichment Center, 8450 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa – Bring finger foods if you like *FLYER*

Friday-Sunday, April 4-6, 2025

48TH AFG Convention - Save the date for this amazing event – DoubleTree Hotel Ontario, 222 North Vineyard Avenue, Ontario, CA 91764 – Want to be of service or want more information? Visit www.AFGConvention.org/be-of-service *FLYER*

Friday and Saturday, April 18-19, 2025

47TH San Diego Spring Round Up with Al-Anon Participation – Town & Country Hotel Resort & Convention Center, San Diego - Join us this weekend for an incredible fellowship and recovery event, including Al-Anon speakers, panel sessions, luncheon, and marathon meetings. *FLYER* VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED! See separate flyer for contact information.

Message From Your Board

Dear Al-Anon Friends,

First, I’d like to express deep gratitude to the 2024 San Diego County AFG Area Information Service Office (AIS) Board Members. A special thank you to both those who are rotating out: Anita R., Christine D., Dan B., Elo O., Kristen S., Martin D., Sandra L., Trenta R., and Werner B.; and to those who will continue in 2025: Cindi H., Dora S., Ron P., and Susan L.

The New 2025 AIS Board begins with representation in all positions listed above, along with their email contact information. We all welcome your questions and comments, as we are here to serve you.

A new year is when many people set personal goals. Are you one who does? Have you made an Al-Anon service goal? Would you join me in accepting a new (to you) service commitment sometime this year? I have a few suggestions: volunteering in the AIS Office, sponsorship, group service positions, applying for a Service Board position in the Fall, welcoming newcomers at your home meeting, the possibilities are endless. A quote from Courage to Change, page 336 ”As I do service work, I see myself accomplishing things, giving, receiving, growing. I see my progress as I learn to learn, and as the lessons become a part of me, I take them into all areas of my life.”

Yours in service and with gratitude,

Sherry M.

Board Chair

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District 69 Meeting – 2nd Tuesday of every odd-numbered month

  • Next Meeting: January 14, 2025, 7pm

  • In-person and on Zoom –Palomar Universal Unitarian Fellowship, 1600 Buena Vista Drive, Vista, 92081 – Hybrid Meeting – On Zoom at Zoom ID 395 556 4737 Passcode 755000

District 72 Meeting – 4th Saturday of every even-numbered month

  • Next Meeting: February 23, 2025, 10am Meeting in person at Atonement Lutheran Church, 10245 Loma Rancho Drive, Spring Valley, and on Zoom at Zoom ID 873 7462 1618 Passcode 702639

  • Contact Randy B [email protected]

District 75 Meeting – 3rd Monday of every odd-numbered month

Alateen Outreach Meeting – 3rd Tuesday of every month

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Alateen Meetings

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Mondays 6pm – El Cajon

New Beginning Alateen - East Valley Christian Fellowship, 10469 Ridge Hill Road, El Cajon 92021

(with a concurrent Al-Anon Meeting)

Mondays 6:30pm - Vista

Serenity Alateen – North Coast Church, 2405 N Santa Fe Ave, 2nd Grade Classroom, Vista 92084 – Go down the side of the building next to where the Al-Anon group meets, turn right, where the building ends, and walk to the second-grade classroom – NEWCOMERS WELCOME

Wednesdays 6pm-7pm – San Diego

Wednesday Night Alateen – In Person - Good Samaritan Episcopal Church, Second Floor, 4321 East Gate Mall, San Diego 92121 – Currently attended by ages 8-12

Thursdays 6pm - Encinitas

Never Alone Alateen - Seacoast Community Church, Room A-7, 1049 Regal Road, Encinitas 92024 - Ages 8-18 -meets at the same time as Stepped-Up By-the-Sea Women’s AFG

Thursdays 6:30pm – Chula Vista

I’m OK, I Belong, I Am Not Alone – Risen Savior Church – 625 Otay Lakes Road, Chula Vista / Questions? Pam W (619)549-9216 *FLYER*

Sunday 7:00pm

Free To Be Me Alateen – Penasquitos Lutheran Church, 14484 Penasquitos Drive, San Diego, 92129 – meet in room B-201 upstairs – meets at the same time as Just for Today AFG

 

Al-Anon Meeting Updates / Needing Support

HOLIDAY MEETING CHANGES

If you have any meeting changes and would like this noted on the website, please email

[email protected]

12th Step Workshop

No meetings on the following Tuesdays:

  • November 26, December 24, January 2

Hope for 20-30 Somethings

No meetings on the following Wednesdays:

  • November 27, December 24, January 1

New Beginnings AFG #65751

No meetings on the following Wednesdays:

  • December 25, 2024 and January 1, 2025

Tuesdays, 8:30am – NEW TIME

Experience, Strength, and Hope AM AFG have a new time – beginning January 7, 2025, we are meeting from 7:30am to 8:30am - We look forward to accommodating more members’ schedules and strengthening our diversity and numbers – St. Michael By the Sea Episcopal Church, 2774 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad, 92057

Wednesdays 7pm – Meeting time correction / New location as of November 62

Wednesday Evening Encinitas 12-Step Book Study meeting is 7pm-8pm. As of November 6, the meeting location has changed to San Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas, CA 92024, Classroom 11. Follow the “classroom” signs—from the parking lot, walk to the right of the “office” building, then take a left through the gate to the inner courtyard area to classroom 11

Fridays 5:30pm – Meeting Needs Support

There is Hope AFG – Christian Church of Lemon Grove 6970 San Miguel Avenue, lemon Grove – come and join us for early Friday night in-person recovery.

Sundays 1:15pm

Coronado Came to Believe Meeting Needs Support – After becoming hybrid, we are struggling with attendance in person and online – In Person at the Coronado Library in the Ruby Room, 640 Orange Avenue, Coronado 92118 – Zoom ID 882 9449 7521 Passcode Sunday

NOTE: Al-Anon Meeting Updates/Need Support will be posted for three months. If you have a meeting update or need support to continue to have your meeting listed, please submit your meeting HERE.

FOR MEETING CHANGES ON THE AL-ANON SAN DIEGO WEBSITE: Email [email protected]

Calendar of Events

Wednesday, December 25, 2024, 11am-12pm

Happy, Joyous, and Free – This time of year can be stressful. Thankfully, we have our Al-Anon program and friends to support us. Please join us on Christmas and New Year’s Day – Pathways Community Church, 9626 Carlton Hills Blvd, Santee 92071

Friday, December 27-Sunday December 29, 2024

45 Reunion Nacional de Al-Anon para hijos adultos de alcoholicos – “Mi actitud refleja mi gratitude’ – Tiajuana Burocratas Salon Social – Reserve su hotel!! – Busque “45 reunion” en facebook – con codigo de descuento antes del 13 de Agosto - $30 pre-venta $35 regular

Tuesday, December 31, 2024, 6pm-10pm

North County Al-Anon invites you to a sober Black, White, and Gold New Year’s Eve Party FREE – LIVE BAND – San Marcos Lutheran Church, 3419 Grand Avenue, San Marcos, 92078 – POTLUCK – bring your favorite dish, beverage, or snacks - Bring your whole family and friends – Alateens invited – A District 69 FUNraising event - *FLYER*

Wednesday, January 1, 2026, 11am-12pm

Happy, Joyous, and Free – This time of year can be stressful. Thankfully, we have our Al-Anon program and friends to support us. Please join us on on Christmas and New Year’s Day – Pathways Community Church, 9626 Carlton Hills Blvd, Santee 92071.

Saturday, January 4, 2025, 6:30pm-8pm

San Diego AFG Speaker Meeting – Host Group: Recovering Adult Children (Wednesdays in Lemon Grove), 15-Minute Speaker: Vangie M, 40-Minute Speaker: Tiffany C - La Mesa Adult Enrichment Center, 8450 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa – Bring finger foods if you like *FLYER*

Monday/Thursday, January 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30, 2025, 5:30pm-6:30pm

Se preocupa de cuanto bebe otra persona? Te invita a su Serie de REUNIONES para PRINCIPIANTES Todos los Lunes y Jueves – 625 Otay Lakes Road, Chula Vista, 91913 - ANÓNIMO, SIN COSTO, NO RELIGIOSO. No menores de 12 años. *FLYER*

Saturday, January 18, 2025, 9am-4pm ON ZOOM

BEARS – Be Excited About Recovery in Service! Join the fun at the Southern California World Services Annual Sharing of Service (SOS) with unique speakers in Spanish and English (interpreters), skits, and writing and sharing workshops, Zoom ID 816 026 10948 Passcode 23277 *FLYER*

Wednesday, January 22, 2025, 7pm-8pm

Come and join the Wednesday Night Recovering Adult Children AFG 29th Anniversary Celebration with speaker Billiekai, desserts, and fellowship – All are welcome, and we hope to see you there! – St. John of the Cross Church, 8086 Broadway Avenue, Room 10, Lemon Grove, 91945 *FLYER*

Saturday, January 25, 2025, 6pm

Tacos and Tunes! Join us for the Al-Anon San Diego Spring Round Up Fundraiser with Family Speakers: Cassie J (Al-Anon), Julie J (Al-Anon), Mike J (AA), followed by karaoke, an opportunity drawing, and a silent auction - $15 entry – Please bring a side dish or dessert to share – Basket and silent auction donations are greatly appreciated – Donations-based Ice Cream Sundae/Dessert Table with Proceeds to benefit Alateen – St. Lukes Lutheran Church, 5150 Wilson Street, La Mesa *FLYER*

Thursday, January 30, 2025, 12pm-1pm

San Marcos Noon AFG 20th Anniversary Speaker Meeting – Guest Speaker: Benthe – Light refreshments will be available – St. Marks’s Catholic Church, Healy Hall, 114 Discovery Street, San Marcos, 92078 *FLYER*

Saturday, February 1, 2025, 6:30pm-8pm

San Diego AFG Speaker Meeting – Host Group:Free to Me Women’s AFG, 15-Minute Speaker: Joanie R, 40-Minute Speaker: Irene P - La Mesa Adult Enrichment Center, 8450 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa – Bring finger foods if you like *FLYER*

Saturday, March 1, 2025

Al-Anon San Diego Spring Round Up Fundraiser – SAVE THE DATE - Glee-Anon presents: The Real House Lives of San Diego – St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 1 Parish Lane, Del Mar 92014 – Doors open at 6:30pm and showtime is 7pm – More information to follow! *FLYER*

Saturday, March 29, 2025

Glee-Anon presents “The Real Lives of San Diego”; a musical fundraiser for the San Diego Area Information Service Office – NEW CENTRAL LOCATION Mission Hills United Church of Christ Theater, 4070 Jackdaw Street, San Diego 92103 – suggested contribution $15 *FLYER*

Friday-Sunday, April 4-6, 2025 April 18-19, 2025

48TH AFG Convention - Save the date for this amazing event – DoubleTree Hotel Ontario, 222 North Vineyard Avenue, Ontario, CA 91764 – Want to be of service or want more information? Visit www.AFGConvention.org/be-of-service *FLYER*

Friday and Saturday, April 18-19, 2025

47TH San Diego Spring Round Up with Al-Anon Participation – Town & Country Hotel Resort & Convention Center, San Diego - Join us this weekend for an incredible fellowship and recovery event, including Al-Anon speakers, panel sessions, luncheon, and marathon meetings.

Message From Your Board

Dear Al-Anon Friends,

At our recent Board meeting in December, we welcomed new Board members Alexa C, David M, Dora S, Janice G., Katrina D., and Ted P. and discussed the roles these individuals will hold in the coming two years. We also had a few members express interest in joining the Board in appointed positions and reviewed the roles they might hold. In that process, it came to light that the one open role is Board Chair.

We are in a quandary because, as a nonprofit organization, we are required to fill our Board officerpositions of Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer. To make things more complicated, the By-Laws stipulate that this position must have served on the Board for at least a year. No one on the current board can step into the Chair role, and the new Board members have not yet fulfilled the one-year requirement.

I am asking those of you who have previously served on the AIS Office Board to consider stepping up and do so before the January 11, 2025, Board and ISR meetings.

If you are moved to service, please get in touch with me directly or Dan B., the current Board Historian. Dan can be reached at [email protected].

Yours in service,

Cindi H., Board Chair

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