Sunday Open Speaker Brunch – Danny D.

Sunday January 27, 2019 – Sunday Open Speaker Brunch

Doors Open @ Noon – Speaker @ 12:50 pm

Speaker Danny D. from Elgin, Illinois will share her experience, strength and hope with us!

$3 Members / $5 Non-Members / Kids ARE ALWAYS Free! 

Elgin Alano Club – 73 S. Riverside Dr., Elgin, IL

Bring a Dish to Pass and get in for FREE!

New Years Eve Alcathon – Celebrate Your Recovery 2019

Join Us As We Kick Off 2019 In Style

New Year’s Eve Alcathon – Open Event

Hosted by the Women’s New Beginnings Group

Monday December 31st, 2018 through Tuesday, January 1st, 2019

  • Dinner Served between 5:45 pm – 7:00 pm Tostada/Taco Bar – Chicken & Beef – Desert Table
  • Speaker Meeting begins at 7:00 pm – Cheri N. (Zion, IL)
  • Meetings Continue Every Hour from 8:00pm – 8:00am

*** Please Bring a Dish to Pass *** Invite Your Family & Friends ***

Activities: 50/50 Raffle, Cards, Board Games, Fellowship

Location: Zion Lutheran Church, 330 Griswold, Elgin, IL 60123

Contacts: Christine G – 847.542.1185 | Veronica P – 808.429.9971 | Michael F – 847.609.5901

Please Ask Us About Babysitting – Volunteers Are Welcomed – Donations Will be Accepted

Sunday Open Speaker Brunch – Donna S.

Sunday October 28, 2018 – Sunday Open Speaker Brunch

Doors Open @ Noon – Speaker @ 12:50 pm

Speaker Donna S. from South Elgin, Illinois will share her experience, strength and hope with us!

$3 Members / $5 Non-Members / Kids ARE ALWAYS Free! 

Elgin Alano Club – 73 S. Riverside Dr., Elgin, IL

Bring a Dish to Pass and get in for FREE!

McHenry Sober Fest 2018

29th Annual McHenry Sober Fest “Ain’t it Grand”

November 16 – 18, 2018

Location: The Grand Geneva Resort 7036 Grand Geneva Way, Lake Geneva, WI 53147

Learn More & Register on-line June 2nd thru Nov 9th at www.soberfest.org

  • Saturday Night Banquet, Speaker and Dance
  • Alcathons and Alanonathons
  • Fri, Sat, Sun Speakers
    Panels, Fellowship
  • AA and Al-Anon Archives
  • AA and Al-Anon Literature
  • Step 11 Prayer & Meditation Room
  • Step Workshop
  • Recovery Gift Shops

Download brochure for more details or to register by mail.

Soul Kitchen Retreat – Spring 2018

THE SOUL KITCHEN – April 13 – 15, 2018
A Spiritual Retreat for Men and Women in Recovery

Topic: FREE OF ANGER?
We need to get rid of pain and anger before we can bring in love. Our literature tells us that we need to be free of anger if we are to grow spiritually and stay sober. Free of anger…no more resentments…is that you? Knowing the danger in resentment, surely, we can’t be harboring anything, can we? Well…experience has shown us that while our minds may not be inundated with bitterness or hurt feelings, we may only be aware of the tip of the iceberg. Some of us know full well that we have issues here, and that they need to be addressed. Others believe they’ve left anger in the past. Sometimes, we find big, nasty resentments festering under the surface…hidden sources of spiritual pain and struggle. So we’re going to shine a light on them, and do our best to dig them out, root and branch. Join us for what will surely be a powerful weekend!

Retreat Cost: $140 (Deposit of $40 required)
Includes: Lodging, Meals and Programs – Our retreats are co-ed (separate living quarters); limited scholarships may be available*
Schedule: Friday night dinner (optional) at 6:00 pm; first session at 7:30 pm. Last session complete by 12:30 Sunday
Committee: Ben C., Joe N., Mae Y. Ryan K., Susan L.
* A modest retreat fund is available for partial scholarships. If money is an issue, please let Ryan or Mae know ASAP so you can experience Freedom from Anger.

ALL ARE WELCOME!
Villa Desiderata
Spiritual Retreat Center
3015 N. Bayview Lane
McHenry, IL 60051