Service Board / ISR / District Meetings

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

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 – 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

Area News

Service Board / ISR / District Meetings

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

Next Meeting: December 14, 2024, 9am

Zoom ID 752 699 5666 Passcode EJH6dK

ISR - 2nd Saturday of every odd-numbered month

Next Meeting: January 11, 2025, 10:30am

Zoom ID 752 699 5666 Passcode EJH6dK

GET THE LATEST AND GREATEST ISR INFORMATION: www.alanonsandiego.org/isr

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: December 28, 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: January 20, 2025 6:30pm

Zoom ID 822 4085 1324 Passcode 75

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

Alateen Outreach Meeting – 3rd Tuesday of every month

Next Meeting: December 17, 2024, 7pm-8pm

Zoom ID 885 0796 4713 Passcode 810499

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

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 – 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

 

Al-Anon Meeting Updates / Needing Support

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 63

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 Support3

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].

Calendar of Events

Monday, November 25, 2024 12:30pm

East County Daytime AFG invites you to our Annual Gratitude Luncheon – Potluck with beverages provided – Speaker Julie J. begins at 1pm and an opportunity drawing will follow – Foothills Methodist Church, King Hall, 4031 Avocado Blvd, La Mesa 91941 *FLYER*

Thursday-Sunday, November 28-December 1, 2024

58th Annual Las Vegas Round Up – Al-Anon Speaker, AA and Al-Anon Couple, Marathon Meetings and Workshops - The Plaza Hotel Downtown – See the flyer for a QR code for registration and volunteer opportunities *FLYER*

Thursday, November 28, 2024, 6:30pm-7:30pm

Come and join Early Thursday Nighter’s annual Thanksgiving Meeting – St. Luke Lutheran Church, 5150 Wilson Street, La Mesa

Monday, December 2, 2024, 11:30am-1pm

Rancho Santa Fe Lunch Bunch 29th Annual Holiday Celebration and Speaker Meeting – 11:30am Light lunch provided / potluck dishes welcome - 12pm-1pm Speaker: Daniel T. – The Village Church, 6225 Paseo Delicias, Rancho Santa Fe, 92067 *FLYER*

Monday, December 9, 2024, 7pm-8pm

Search for Peace AFG Speaker Meeting – Devon M from Kensington AFG will share her experience, strength and hope – 4880 Zion Avenue, San Diego 92120 *FLYER*

Friday, December 13, 2024, 6:30pm

Join San Carlos Serenity’s 24th Anniversary Speaker Meeting and Opportunity Drawing – Speaker: Margaret N. from Monday Step Study Chat AFG – Please bring a dish to share and donate a raffle item if you like – Fellowship begins at 6:30pm and the meeting will begin at 7pm – Raffle tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5 – Babysitting provided – 5651 Water Street, La Mesa 91941 *FLYER*

Saturday, December 14, 2024, 6:30pm-8pm NOTE 2ND SATURDAY OF THE MONTH

San Diego AFG Speaker Meeting – Host Group: Hope for 20 to 30 Something AFG, 15-Minute Speaker: Matt S, 40-Minute Speaker: Lilly D - La Mesa Adult Enrichment Center, 8450 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa – Literature Sales Available On-Site CASH ONLY – Bring finger foods if you like *FLYER*

Tuesday, December 17, 2024, 9:30am-11:30am

New View Al-Anon invites you to attend our holiday potluck breakfast – Speaker: MC (Al-Anon Spring Round Up Chair), please bring a dish to share – Opportunity drawings to follow – All proceed go to the San Diego Al-Anon Office – Atonement Lutheran Church, 10245 Loma Rancho Drive, Spring Valley, 91978 *FLYER*

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 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 *FLYER*

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

Sober New Year’s Eve party hosted by District 69 – potluck and LIVE BAND – FREE! – San Marcos Lutheran Church, 3419 Grand Avenue, San Marcos, 92078 – Bring the whole family and friends – Alateens invited! *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: Vannie M, 40-Minute Speaker: Tiffany C - La Mesa Adult Enrichment Center, 8450 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa – Literature Sales Available On-Site CASH ONLY – Bring finger foods if you like *FLYER*

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

Wednesday Night Recovering Adult Children AFG is celebrating its 29th Anniversary with speaker Billiekai – everyone is welcome – St. John of the Cross Church, 8086 Broadway Avenue, Room 10, Lemon Grove, 91945

Saturday, January 25, 2025, 6pm

Tacos and Tunes! Join us for the Al-Anon San Diego Spring Round Up Fundraiser with Family Speakers, Karaoke, Opportunities, 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*

Saturday, March 1, 2025

Al-Anon San Diego Spring Round Up Fundraiser – SAVE THE DATE - Glee-Anon presents: The Real HouseLives 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,

I am pleased to share that ISRs have approved six individuals nominated for open SD AIS Office Board positions! We are delighted to welcome new Board members Alexa C., David M., Dora S., Janice G., Katrina D., and Ted P. We look forward to working with them to confirm exact positions and to support them as they transition into their Board roles.

As a reminder, several interim Board positions are still available. Please contact our Historian, Dan B., if you are interested in exploring an interim appointment. Dan can be reached via email at [email protected].

Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to others, and to practice these principles in all our affairs.

Thank you to all who supported our annual Non-Event Fundraiser and those who responded to our 2024 Member Survey.

Yours in service,

Cindi H., Board Chair

SURVEY RESULTS AVAILABLE: Visit www.AlanonSanDiego.org to view a summary of the results. Your AIS Board is discussing follow-up actions and potentially launching a few Focus Groups on specific topics.

Area News

Service Board / ISR / District Meetings

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

Next Meeting: November 9, 2024, 9am

Zoom ID 752 699 5666 Passcode EJH6dK

ISR - 2nd Saturday of every odd-numbered month

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

Zoom ID 752 699 5666 Passcode EJH6dK

GET THE LATEST AND GREATEST ISR INFORMATION: www.alanonsandiego.org/isr

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

Next Meeting: November 12, 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: December 28, 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: November 18, 2024, 6:30pm

Zoom ID 822 4085 1324 Passcode 75

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

Alateen Outreach Meeting – 3rd Tuesday of every month

Next Meeting: November 19, 2024, 7pm-8pm

Zoom ID 885 0796 4713 Passcode 810499

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