Northeastern Maryland Intergroup of AA

(410)272-4150 office@nemdaa.org Office Hours Posted on Website

Week of December 14, 2025


What is alcoholism?

"Once alcoholism has set in, there is nothing morally wrong with being ill...The important thing is to face the facts of one's illness and take advantage of the help that is available."

Frequently Asked Questions about A.A., p. 7


Upcoming Events


Office News

TEMPORARY REGULAR OFFICE HOURS: The office is open TUES, THURS, and FRI from 10AM - 3PM. The 1st SAT of the month from 10AM - 2PM. 4th TUES open late (6:30PM before the Intergroup meeting starts at 7PM or after the meeting ends at 8PM). To make an appointment during other hours, please email office@nemdaa.org.


ANNOUNCEMENTS

GROUP NEWS

Temporary Time Change - The North East Big Book Group will meet at 7:30PM instead of 7:00PM on December 17th due to church activities.

Groups NOT meeting on 12/24, Christmas EVE: North East Big Book Group, THINK Group, To the Bitter End

Groups NOT meeting on 12/25, Christmas Day: Back to Basics, Bel Air Women’s Big Book, Came to Believe, EPIC Big Book, Pursuit of Happiness, Sunlight of the Spirit (Edgewood), We Are Not Saints (Virtual)

Groups NOT meeting on 1/1, New Year’s Day: Came to Believe, Sunlight of the Spirit (Edgewood)

All other groups not listed above will meet at their regular time and day; except A Port in a Storm, which will meet on X-mas Day, odd hours (11,1,3 & 5) between 10AM and 6PM.

December 31st - 2025 New Year's Eve Alcathon hosted by the Rising Sun Group at West Nottingham Presbyterian Church (in the Church Hall off the parking lot), 1195 Firetower Road, Colora. 7PM to Midnight. Meetings on the hour for 45 mins with 15 mins fellowship between meetings. Come for one meeting or all! Pot luck, bring a dish if you wish.

December 31st - Bill & Bob's New Years Eve Sock Hop hosted by the Recovering Spirit Group at Five Rivers Church, 290 White Hall Rd, Elkton. 7PM to 12:30AM. Music & Recovery Show by Jack F. $20 Tickets until 12/27. FLYER

Effective immediately - A Woman's Way will be meeting in Rm 1 due to church activities. Rm 1 is located around the church on the lower parking lot (last door on the right.)

DISTRICT NEWS

December 15th - The next District 28 Monthly Meeting you can attend in person at Harford Community Church, 2504 Creswell Road, Bel Air or on Zoom Meeting ID: 988 561 607 Passcode: 754350.

December 25th - District 28 will host a Christmas Day Alcathon from 9AM-6PM at Harford Community Church in Bel Air. See the flyer for more info.

AAWS NEWS

General Service Office Greetings and Reflections Newsletter

 

Institutions Committee

The Committee is still seeking help to coordinate Cecil County commitments. For details please email kyle@nemdaa.org.


Service

The Intergroup’s preliminary budget for 2026 was reviewed at the November Intergroup Council meeting and is available online for groups to download. We will discuss and vote to approve a final budget at the December Intergroup Council meeting on December 23rd. If your group has questions or concerns about the budget, please feel free to email them to office@nemdaa.org ahead of the meeting.

Due to a recent request, a group will no longer be involved with the Answering Service. Participating groups will be called on more frequently (every 18 weeks.)


Answering Service

December 15 - December 21 Thirsty Thursday   
December 22 - December 28 Any Lengths   
December 29 - January 4 By the Book   
January 5 - January 11 Providence Group   

You can reach the Answering Service Chair at answeringservice@nemdaa.org


Anniversaries

14 December
Angela N Start Living Group 1 year   
Tim R Sunday Reflections 7 years   
15 December
Allison Emotional Sobriety 17 years   
Kerry Pursuit of Happiness 3 years   
Tim T Rising Sun Group 40 years   
16 December
Abby D Bel Air Women's Group - open to all 3 years   
Bill G By the Book 20 years   
Derric B Third Tradition 24 years   
17 December
Ben R To the Bitter End 3 years   
Cheri W A Woman's Way - open to all 3 years   
Grady Joppa 12 Step 8 years   
18 December
Jay E Living the Steps 13 years   
Joe S Came to Believe 26 years   
20 December
Joe M New Beginnings 27 years   
22 December
Mike B Emmorton Beginners 39 years   
23 December
Jodi A By the Book 9 years   
26 December
Amber W Sobriety on Friday 6 years   
Dave P Solution for Living 30 years   
Jen C Happy Hour 3 years   
27 December
Buzzy H Fallston Early Saturday Group 42 years   
Danny C Good Orderly Direction 8 years   
Jim D New Beginnings 18 years   
28 December
Jim S Sunday Morning Now 17 years   
29 December
DJ Cut It Out 2 years   
Les V Emmorton Beginners 33 years   
Mark L Rising Sun Group 1 year   
30 December
Alan M Three Legacies 18 years   
Dave P Solution for Living 30 years   
EJ C By the Book 1 year   
02 January
Ken K Sobriety on Friday 55 years   
03 January
Mike D Living Sober 1 year   
 
Total Years of Sobriety: 508  

Final Thought:

"Once isolated by our drinking, we find in the home group a solid, continuing support system, friends and, very often, a sponsor."

The A.A. Group...where it all began p. 16


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