Area News

Service Board / ISR / District Meetings

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

Next Meeting: April 13, 2024, 9am

Zoom ID 752 699 5666 Passcode EJH6dK

ISR - 2nd Saturday of every odd-numbered month

Next Meeting: May 11, 2024, 10:30am

Zoom ID 752 699 5666 Passcode EJH6dK

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

Next Meeting: May 14, 2024, 7pm

In-person and on Zoom –Palomar Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (PUUF), 1600 Buena Vista Drive, Vista – Hybrid Meeting – On Zoom at Zoom ID 395 556 4737 Passcode 755000

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

Next Meeting: April 27, 2024, 9:30am 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

Next Meeting: March 18, 2024, 6:30pm

Zoom ID 822 4085 1324 Passcode 75

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

Alateen Meetings

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 – HYBRID (In person and on Zoom) - Good Samaritan Episcopal Church, Second Floor, 4321 East Gate Mall, San Diego 92121 –

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

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 *FLYER*

 

Al-Anon Meeting Updates / Needing Support

Al-Anon Meeting Updates/Need Support will be posted for three months.

If you have a meeting update or a meeting that needs support, or to continue to have your meeting listed, please submit your meeting HERE.


Mondays 4pm – New Electronic Information

How It Works AFG – Zoom ID: 384 822 9789 Passcode: serenity

Literature study – uses the book How Alanon Works for Families and Friends of Alcoholics

Mondays 6:30pm – NEW MEETING

Joy in the Journey Eastlake AFG

Eastlake Church, 990 Lane Avenue, Chula Vista 91914 – Parking is available in front of the office building – enter the door furthest south and follow the signs – We hope to see you there!

Tuesdays 6:30pm-7:30pm – NEW MEETING

Courage to Change AFG – Valley Center Community Hall, 28246 Lilac Road, Valley Center 92082 – meeting in room #3 upstairs.

Tuesdays 8pm – NEW LOCATION

Encinitas Tuesday Night Total Sharing Meeting – Now at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Neighborhood and Education Center Room, 890 Balour Drive, Encinitas 92024 – THIS IS A HYBRID MEETING – Zoom ID: 842 1194 0363 Passcode: 825445

Thursdays 6:30pm-7:30pm

Early Thursday Nighter’s AFG at a new location – Now St. Luke's Lutheran Church, 5150 Wilson Street, La Mesa – meeting located in Fellowship Hall – Park on the street or the north side of the church.

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.

Calendar of Events

Saturday, March 16, 2024, 6pm-9pm

Bingo Night Part Deux! Al-Anon participation at the San Diego Spring Round Up Fundraiser. We had such a great time that we're doing it again! Tickets are $10 for eight bingo cards, and additional cards are available for $1 each – There will be an opportunity drawing (and drawing the winners) for a 1-night hotel stay, 1 Al-Anon luncheon ticket, 1 AA dinner ticket, one spiritual breakfast ticket at $5 each – Please bring a dessert to share and donations for the drawing – St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 5150 Wilson Street, La Mesa *FLYER*

Wednesday, March 20, 2024, 11am

Happy, Joyous, and Free invites you to their Anniversary Speaker Meeting – Speaker: Libby A – Finger food buffet will be served - Pathways Community Church, 926 Carlston Hills Blvd, Santee 92071 – Please join us! *FLYER*

Friday and Saturday, March 29-30, 2024 SAN DIEGO SPRING ROUND-UP

The 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 – registration is $45 and is OPEN NOW at www.SanDiegoRoundUp.com *FLYER*

JOIN US FOR THE AL-ANON LUNCHEON AND SPEAKER! SATURDAY, MARCH 30, 2024 11:30AM Join us for fellowship and a fabulous luncheon at the Round Up! A lovely buffet luncheon with soup and salads, sea bass and grilled sirloin, roast vegetables with soy ginger dressing, select desserts including dark chocolate mousse cake, and beverages - $60 per person *FLYER*

WE NEED VOLUNTEERS! NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED! We need greeters, help at registration and the literature tables, marathon meeting leaders, and more. It’s fun! Contact Jennifer M, SDSRU Volunteer Chair, at [email protected]. QR code to sign up online on the *FLYER*

WE NEED YOUR COOKIES! For the hospitality room – Pre-packaged cookies preferred – contact Cassie J at [email protected] (619)206-6568 and Libby W [email protected] (858)775-2441 *FLYER*

ALATEEN The Al-Anon Committee regrets to inform you that the Alateen Program has been canceled due to unforeseen circumstances beyond our control. However, first and foremost, Alateen members are part of the Al-Anon Family Groups, and we invite you to participate in all the Al-Anon events. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you. Thank you for your understanding and support. Yoly W SDSRU Presiding Chair 2024 & Angela G SDSRU Alateen AMIAS Sponsor Chair 2024

Tuesday, April 2, 2024, 6pm

Free to Be Me Women’s Al-Anon is Turning 16 – Guest Speaker: Michelle W – Light refreshments will be served from 6pm-6:25pm – Meeting begins at 6:30pm – Normal Heights Methodist Church, 4650 Mansfield Street, San Diego, 92116 *FLYER*

Saturday, April 6, 2024, 7pm

GleeAnon presents “Let’s Turn It Over Again,” an off-off-off Broadway musical play – A fun-raiser brought to you by District 69 – Finger foods appreciated – 7 th Tradition observed – Carlsbad Senior Center, 7999 Pine Avenue, Carlsbad – For information, text or call Jeff (760)707-9399 *FLYER*

Saturday, April 6, 2024, 6:30pm-8pm

San Diego AFG Speaker Meeting – Host Group: San Carlos Serenity – 15 Minute Speaker: Bill C – 40 Minute Speaker: Kath H- La Mesa Adult Enrichment Center, 8450 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa – Literature Sales Available On-Site CASH ONLY *FLYER*

Monday, April 8, 2024
Search for Peace, second Monday of the Month Speaker Meeting - Speaker: Isaac T - Mission Trails church, 4880 Zion Avenue, San Diego 92120 - Meeting is held in The Hall with the easiest access from the upper parking lot - follow the sidewalk adjacent to the parking lot

Wednesday, April 17, 2024, 7pm

Wednesday Night Recovering Adult Children AFG – Quarterly Speakers Meeting – Speaker: Steve W from Men at the Park Al-Anon – Zoom Only – Zoom ID: 820 8843 9289 Passcode: hope4today

Friday, April 26-Sunday, April 28, 2024

47th Annual Southern California Al-Anon Family Groups Convention – DON’T STOP BELIEVING AFG 2024 – Doubletree Hotel, 222 North Vineyard Avenue, Ontario, CA – Online registration at www.afgconvention.org/store *FLYER*

Friday, April 26, 2024, 2pm-3pm Tea Party! - DoubleTree Hotel, suite 1137 – Please RSVP to Lil S by text (626)396-0282 or email [email protected] *FLYER*

Alateen is at the Convention! The AFG Convention Alateen Committee is looking for Alateen groups to sponsor a meeting at the AFG Convention. WHAT THIS MEANS: Send one Alateen to lead a meeting, 1-3 Alateens to share for 3-5 minutes before opening the meeting, and AMIAS willing to drive Alateens to and from the convention for the day (Saturday) if they cannot go with their parents for the weekend.

Monday, April 29, 2024, 7pm

Carlsbad Discussion Group – 5 th Monday of the Month Speaker Meeting – Guest Speaker: Jeff J from the Carlsbad Men’s Group – St. Michaels by the Sea dining room – 2775 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad – The parking lot is off the side street.

Saturday, May 4, 2024, 6:30pm-8pm

San Diego AFG Speaker Meeting – Host Group: Women’s AFG – 15 Minute Speaker: Karen G – 40 Minute Speaker: Margaret N- La Mesa Adult Enrichment Center, 8450 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa – Literature Sales Available On-Site CASH ONLY *FLYER*

Monday, May 20, 2024, 12:30pm

Join East County Daytime Al-Anon for their Spring Luncheon – Soup and Salad – 1pm Speaker: TBD - $5 suggested donation includes one opportunity drawing ticket with additional tickets available for 1:$1/6:$5/10:$12 – King Hall at Foothills Methodist church, 4031 Avocado Blvd, La Mesa, 91941

Saturday, May 25, 2024, 1pm-4pm

Happy Birthday Al-Anon! – Join us for an open meeting, two 20-minute speakers, and cake – the office will be open for literature sales – San Diego Al-Anon Information Service Office, 2667 Camino del Rio South, Suite 208, San Diego 92108 – The event will be held in the gazebo – If you cannot attend and would like to donate, please visit www.alanonsandiego.org and click on the BIRTHDAY button to donate! *FLYER*

Friday-Sunday, June 28-30, 2024

Miracles Happen 2024 AFG of Arizona Area Al-Anon/Alateen Convention with AA Participation – Detailed info and registration available at www.al-anon-az.org/2024-az-area-convention *FLYER*

Message From Your Board

Dear Al-Anon Friends,

Our AIS Office Assistant, Rina, will celebrate her one-year work anniversary on March 21st. If you have a chance, please take a moment to thank Rina — we are grateful for her excellent work in helping the office run smoothly!

Thank you to all those involved in the recent “GleeAnon” Musical fundraising event. It was fun and highly entertaining and truly showcased the talents of many of our Al-Anon friends. Thank you to everyone who contributed and to everyone who showed up to enjoy the show.

And, speaking of events, please SAVE THE DATE for the AIS Office’s annual Birthday Celebration fundraising event on May 25, 2024. A flyer with full details is available.

Finally, please encourage all groups to participate in the San Diego Service Area by having a Group Representative AND a dedicated Information Service Representative (ISR). Service is the heart of Al-Anon, and we need your voice at the table. If your group does not have an ISR, please talk about this in your next business meeting and encourage participation.

Thank you for supporting the San Diego office!

Cindi H, Board Chair

 
 

Area News

Service Board / ISR / District Meetings

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

Next Meeting: February 10, 2024, 9am

Zoom ID 752 699 5666 Passcode EJH6dK

ISR - 2nd Saturday of every odd-numbered month

Next Meeting: March 9, 2024, 10:30am

Zoom ID 752 699 5666 Passcode EJH6dK

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

Next Meeting: March 12, 2024, 7pm

In-person and on Zoom – In person at Lakeview Mobile Estates Clubhouse, 809 Discovery Street, San Marcos, 92078 – We'd love to see you there! – On Zoom at Zoom ID 395 556 4737 Passcode 755000

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

Next Meeting: February 24, 2024, 10 am Meeting in person at Atonement Lutheran Church, 10245 Loma Rancho Drive, Spring Valley, and on Zoom at Zoom ID 873 7462 1618 Passcode 702639

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

Next Meeting: March 18, 2024, 6:30pm

Zoom ID 822 4085 1324 Passcode 75

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

Alateen Meetings

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, 2 nd 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 – HYBRID (In person and on Zoom) - Good Samaritan Episcopal Church, Second Floor, 4321 East Gate Mall, San Diego 92121 – Zoom ID: 854 5371 7802 For Passcode call Angela (619) 890-8456

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

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 *FLYER*

 

Al-Anon Meeting Updates / Needing Support

Al-Anon Meeting Updates/Need Support will be posted for three months.

If you have a meeting update or a meeting that needs support, or to continue to have your meeting listed, please submit your meeting HERE.


Mondays 4pm – New Electronic Information

How It Works AFG – Zoom ID: 384 822 9789 Passcode: serenity Literature study – uses the book How Alanon Works for Families and Friends of Alcoholics

Mondays 6:30pm – NEW MEETING

Joy in the Journey Eastlake AFG

Eastlake Church, 990 Lane Avenue, Chula Vista 91914 – Parking is available in front of the office building – enter the door furthest south and follow the signs – We hope to see you there!

Mondays 6:30pm – NEW YOUNG ADULT MEETING

Progress Not Perfection AFG

Good Samaritan Episcopal Church, 4321 Eastgate Mall, San Diego, 92121

Tuesdays 10am-11:30am – Every 4th Tuesday

New View AFG invites everyone to join us to discuss the Concept of the Month – Atonement Lutheran Church, 10245 Loma Rancho Drive, Spring Valley 91978 *FLYER*

Tuesdays 6:30pm-7:30pm – New Meeting

Courage to Change AFG – Valley Center Community Hall, 28246 Lilac Road, Valley Center 92082 – meeting in room #3 upstairs.

Tuesdays 8pm – New Time

Encinitas Tuesday Night Total Sharing Meeting changed its time from 7pm – location remains the same at the Encinitas Community & Senior Center, 1140 Oak Crest Drive, Encinitas 92024 – HYBRID MEETING – Zoom ID: 842 1194 0363 Passcode: 825445

Thursdays 6:30pm-7:30pm

Early Thursday Nighter’s AFG at a new location – Now St. Luke's Lutheran Church, 5150 Wilson Street, La Mesa – meeting located in Fellowship Hall – Park on the street or the north side of the church.

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.

Calendar of Events

Saturday, February 24, 2024, 7am

Camino a la Recuperacion AFG invites you to their 3rd Anniversary Celebration – Zoom ID: 384 306 8017 Passcode: 98urz *FLYER*

Saturday, February 24, 2024, 7pm

GleeAnon and San Diego AIS present “Let’s Turn It Over Again” – a fun night of recovery and entertainment – Come and hear the all-new recovery musical – This is a fundraiser for San Diego AIS – St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 1 Parish Lane, Del Mar 92014 – $25 suggested contribution per ticket (free admission for children under 16) - $20 early-bird tickets can be purchased online at www.alanonsandiego.org – For questions, email Trenta at [email protected] *FLYER*

Monday, February 26, 2024, 6pm

Speaker Meeting and Potluck – Speaker: Werner B from Escondido – 2405 N. Santa Fe Avenue, Room 5, Vista 92084 – In person and on Zoom – Zoom ID: 896 108 326 Passcode: 621517

Thursday, February 29, 2024, 12pm-1pm

San Marcos Noon AFG Speaker Meeting – Speaker: Sandra L – St. Mark’s Church, Healy Hall, 1147 Discovery Street, San Marcos *FLYER*

Saturday, March 2, 2024, 6p:30m-8pm

San Diego AFG Speaker Meeting – 15 Minute Speaker: Felix A - 45 Minute Speaker: Will H - Host Group: San Carlos Serenity - La Mesa Adult Enrichment Center, 8450 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa *FLYER*

Monday, March 11, 2024, 7pm

Search for Peace Second Monday of the Month Speaker Meeting – Speaker: TBA – Mission Trails Church, 4880 Zion Avenue, San Diego 92120 – Meeting is held in The Hall with easiest access from the upper parking lot – follow the sidewalk adjacent to the parking lot.

Saturday, March 16, 2024, 6pm-9pm

Bingo Night Part Deux! Al-Anon participation at the San Diego Spring Round Up Fundraiser. We had such a great time that we're doing it again! Tickets are $10 for eight bingo cards, and additional cards are available for $1 each – There will be an opportunity drawing (and drawing the winners) for a 1-night hotel stay, 1 Al-Anon luncheon ticket, 1 AA dinner ticket, one spiritual breakfast ticket at $5 each – Please bring a dessert to share and donations for the drawing – St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 5150 Wilson Street, La Mesa *FLYER*

Wednesday, March 20, 2024, 11am

Happy, Joyous, and Free invites you to their Anniversary Speaker Meeting – Speaker: Libby A – Finger food buffet will be served - Pathways Community Church, 926 Carlston Hills Blvd, Santee 92071 – Please join us! *FLYER*

Friday and Saturday, March 29-30, 2024 SAN DIEGO SPRING ROUND-UP

The 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 – registration is $45 and is OPEN NOW at www.SanDiegoRoundUp.com *FLYER*

ALATEEN IS AT THE ROUND UP!

Share recovery with your kids by having them participate in Alateen at the Round-Up! Be sure to register – see the flyer for the information *FLYER*

JOIN US FOR THE AL-ANON LUNCHEON AND SPEAKER! SATURDAY, MARCH 30, 2024 11:30AM

Join us for fellowship and a fabulous luncheon at the Round Up! A lovely buffet luncheon with soup and salads, sea bass and grilled sirloin, roast vegetables with soy ginger dressing, select desserts including dark chocolate mousse cake, and beverages - $60 per person *FLYER*

WE NEED VOLUNTEERS! NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED!

We need greeters, help at registration and the literature tables, marathon meeting leaders, and more. It’s fun! Contact Jennifer M, SDSRU Volunteer Chair, at [email protected]. QR code to sign up online on the *FLYER*

WE NEED YOUR COOKIES!

For the hospitality room – Pre-packaged cookies preferred *FLYER*

Saturday, April 6, 2024, 7pm

GleeAnon presents “Let’s Turn It Over Again,” an off-off-off Broadway musical play – A fun-raiser brought to you by District 69 – Finger foods appreciated – 7 th Tradition observed – Carlsbad Senior Center, 7999 Pine Avenue, Carlsbad *FLYER*

Saturday, April 6, 2024, 6:30pm-8pm

San Diego AFG Speaker Meeting – Host Group: San Carlos Serenity - La Mesa Adult Enrichment Center, 8450 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa *FLYER*

Wednesday, April 17, 2024, 7pm

Wednesday Night Recovering Adult Children AFG – Quarterly Speakers Meeting – Speaker: Steve W from Men at the Park Al-Anon – Zoom Only – Zoom ID: 820 8843 9289 Passcode: hope4today

Friday, April 26-Sunday, April 28, 2024

47th Annual Southern California Al-Anon Family Groups Convention – DON’T STOP BELIEVING AFG 2024 – Doubletree Hotel in Ontario, CA – Online registration at www.afgconvention.org *FLYER*

Friday, April 26-Sunday, April 28, 2024

47th Annual Southern California Al-Anon Family Groups Convention – DON’T STOP BELIEVING AFG 2024 – Doubletree Hotel in Ontario, CA – Online registration at www.afgconvention.org *FLYER*

Message From Your Board

Dear Al-Anon Friends,

We are excited to announce the upcoming GleeAnon Al-Anon Musical - a fundraising event supporting our San Diego County Al-Anon Information Service Office (SDC AISO). This event occurs on February 24, 2024, at 7:00 PM in Del Mar. Details are outlined in the Calendar of Events below and the attached flyer. Please join us for an evening of fun, fellowship, and surprises!

The SDC AISO board would like to encourage all San Diego service area groups to participate in decisions impacting the local office and its outreach efforts by having a dedicated Information Service Representative (ISR). ISRs are the conduit for information between the SDC AISO board and your Group. If your Group does not have an ISR, please discuss this in your next business meeting and encourage participation. The commitment is only 90 minutes six times a year on a Saturday morning. We need valuable input from the Groups and hope to see more ISRs at the March 9, 2024 meeting.

Thank you for supporting the San Diego office!

Cindi H., Interim Chair

SD AIS Board

 
 

Area News

Service Board / ISR / District Meetings

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

Next Meeting: February 10, 2024, 9am

Zoom ID 752 699 5666 Passcode EJH6dK

ISR - 2nd Saturday of every odd-numbered month

Next Meeting: March 9, 2024, 10:30am

Zoom ID 752 699 5666 Passcode EJH6dK

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

Next Meeting: March 12, 2024, 7pm

In-person and on Zoom – In person at Lakeview Mobile Estates Clubhouse, 809 Discovery Street, San Marcos, 92078 – We'd love to see you there! – On Zoom at Zoom ID 395 556 4737 Passcode 755000 Contact Annah H (760)573-0760

District 72 Meeting – 4th Saturday of every month except for May, November, and December

Next Meeting: February 24, 2024, 9:30am Meeting in person at Atonement Lutheran Church, 10245 Loma Rancho Drive, Spring Valley, and on Zoom at Zoom ID 836 1416 1990 Passcode 742642

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

Next Meeting: March 18, 2024, 6:30pm

Zoom ID 822 4085 1324 Passcode 75

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