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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 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: April 27, 2024, 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

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

Zoom ID 822 4085 1324 Passcode 75

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

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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 – 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.

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

Wednesdays 7pm-8pm – BACK IN PERSON

Wednesday Night Recovery Adult Children AFG – St. John of the Cross Church, 8086 Broadway Street, Lemon Grove 91945, in the Church Rectory (cafeteria room)

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

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 – 5th 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, 10am-11:30am

Keeping the Fourth Step Reef, AFG Speakers Meeting – Keeping It Simple / Come and join us one and all - Speaker: Vicki A – House of Prayer Lutheran Church – 795 North Rose Street, Building 9 (sign on door), Escondido 92027 – Potluck (bring a dish) and opportunity drawing *FLYER*

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*

Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 6pm

The Al-Anon for Parents meeting is celebrating its 21st Anniversary with an incredible potluck dinner, wise speakers, and sharing! Please experience the joy Al-Anon has given to us all – 6pm Potluck and 7pm Al-Anon and AA Speakers (to be announced) - St. Lukes Lutheran Church, 5150 Wilson Street, La Mesa, 91941 *FLYER*

Sunday, May 19, 2024, 11am

Valor Para Cambiar Aniversario #1 – Grupo Al-Anon en colaboracion con Despertar (AA) les esperamos a celebrar y aprender de nuetros programas – Temas: Enfermedad del alcoholism y el contagio Familiar. Informacion para Adolescentes de 13-19 y mucha Informacion!! No Faltes! - 3047 National Avenue, San Diego 92113 *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 *FLYER*

Monday, May 20, 2024, 6:30pm-8:30pm

District 75 May Dinner Meeting – Calling all District 75 GRs (Group Reps) and CMAs (Current Mailing Address) and any potential GRs, come to a Spring dinner meeting – Urban Plates 8707 Villa La Jolla Drive, La Jolla 92037 (MTS Nobel Drive Trolley stop, easy parking, across from Trader Joes) – any questions [email protected]

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*

Tuesday, May 27, 2024, 9:30am

New View Al-Anon Family Group Anniversary Celebration – Potluck Breakfast at 9:30am (please bring a dish to share) – Our panel will share their experience, strength, and hope – Bring a gift, win a gift! – all proceeds willbenefit our local Al-Anon office *FLYER*

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

San Diego AFG Speaker Meeting – Host Group and Speakers TBA - La Mesa Adult Enrichment Center, 8450 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa – Literature Sales Available On-Site CASH ONLY

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*

Saturday, June 29, 2024, 9am-4pm

Al-Anon Districts 27 and 17 present The Wave of Recovery – Meetings, Speakers, Diversity Panel, Workshop, Fun, and Fellowship – Lunch and snacks provided (contributions appreciated) – Family in Recovery Speakers – New Amias Certification – Alateen Parents Open House – Windjammers Yacht Club, 13589 Mindano Way, Marina Del Rey, 90292 (public parking for $7-$10 nearby) *FLYER*

Message From Your Board

Dear Al-Anon Friends,

Thank you for your continued support of the Al-Anon Area Information Service (AIS) Office Board. We strive to support the San Diego Al-Anon and Alateen community by having Conference Approved Literature available and maintaining an accessible AIS office where members feel supported and welcomed. Our website is constantly updated with meeting information and resources. In fact, did you know ...

... our website includes a Google Translate button in the upper left-hand corner to translate the website into Spanish?

... there are dedicated Alateen resources available on the website?

... the Intercom is available for free? It lists upcoming special events, speaker meetings, meeting updates, and more. Please encourage your Al-Anon and Alateen friends to sign up.

Be sure to check out our website at WWW.ALANONSANDIEGO.ORG.

Next, mark your calendars to join us at the San Diego County AIS Office for our annual Birthday Celebration fundraising event on May 25, 2024, from 1pm to 4pm. Three speakers (Al-Anon, Alateen, and Spanish-speaking Al-Anon) will share their experiences, strengths, and hopes. The office will be open for literature sales, and we will have two birthday cakes! We hope to see you there.

Finally, please consider participating in service above the group level. Service is the heart of Al-Anon, and we need your voice at the table. If your Group does not have a GR or an ISR, please discuss this in your next business meeting and encourage participation.

Thank you for supporting your San Diego office!

Cindi H, Board Chair

 
 
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Area News

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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

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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 – 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

 
 

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