Northeastern Maryland Intergroup of AA

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

Week of March 15, 2026


Loss of control

"Those of us who are alcoholic found that we eventually lost control of our drinking and, in addition to causing harm to others, we ended up feeling hopeless and alone."

Indigenous People in A.A., p. 3


Upcoming Events


Office News

OFFICE HOURS: The office is open TUESDAY - FRIDAY from 10AM - 3PM, and the first Saturday of the month from 10AM - 2PM.

Due to lack of interest, Thursday evening office hours are no longer being offered. To make an appointment during evening hours, please email office@nemdaa.org.


ANNOUNCEMENTS

GROUP NEWS

Temp. time changes - From February 18th through March 25th, North East Big Book Group will meet at 7:30PM (instead of 7PM) and will return to a 7PM start time on April 1st.

Rule 62 Group will meet at 8PM (instead of 7PM) through March 25th and will return to a 7PM start time on April 1st.

Effective February 23rd, the First Light Group now meets in the Williams Auto Building at 3 Automotive Blvd in Elkton.

Starting March 30th, the start time for the SWAN Group will change from the current time of 7PM to 6PM.

DISTRICT NEWS

March 16th - The next District 28 Monthly Meeting attend in-person at Harford Community Church, 2504 Creswell Road, Bel Air or on Zoom. Meeting ID: 988 561 607 Passcode: 754350.

INTERGROUP NEWS

Next Fellowship Events - Rock n Bowl at Harford Lanes in Aberdeen on March 21st. Walk-ins welcomed! For a headcount, please email Events before March 18th.

Spring Breakfast at LVFC on April 26th. Round tables of 8, tickets on sale now! $20 per adult, $10 for children under 10, and under 2 free. Contact Events or see Flyer for details.

March 24th - Please join us at the next Intergroup Monthly Meeting and give your Home Group a vote, 7PM in-person or via Zoom: Meeting ID: 826-6343-9078, Passcode: 070124.

MARYLAND AREA AND AAWS NEWS

AREA 29 - CARC 2026 - This is where members can express their opinions on agenda items to the Delegate before the Conference!

The Conference Agenda Review Committee (CARC 3) will take place on March 29th at the 857 Club. See flyer for more details.

52nd MD State Convention - SAVE THE DATE: June 19-21. "The Arch to Freedom" in Towson. Early bird registration $40 online or $38 mail-in, please see FLYER for info.

Grapevine Open AA meeting, Wednesdays at noon.
Zoom ID: 871 2036 8287 Password: 238047

 

Institutions Committee

Volunteers still needed for:
Behavioral Health Pavilion, UM Upper Chesapeake Health Facility in Aberdeen needs 1-3 people to support in-person meeting at 7PM on the 1st and 4th Tuesdays of each month.

Elkton Women's Shelter needs 1-2 women to fill a 6:30PM Friday commitment twice per month.

Please email kyle@nemdaa.org for details.


Service

Events is looking for 2 people to assist planning the NEMDAA Picnic (6/6).

The Intergroup is looking for volunteers to help staff the office and/or support committees such as Answering Service, Cooperation with the Professional Community, Events, Finance, Institutions, Public Information, and Website/Technology.
NEMDAA Intergroup Pamphlet for details!


Answering Service

March 16 - March 22 Living the Steps   
March 23 - March 29 Happy Hour   
March 30 - April 5 Joppa Twelve Step   
April 6 - April 12 Good News Group   

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


Anniversaries

16 March
Lawrence M Monday Night Raw 13 years   
Mike B Monday Night Raw 12 years   
17 March
Lynn R Sisters of Sobriety - open to all 1 year   
18 March
Ben W Happy Hour - Actual date 1 year   
Emma Good Orderly Direction 3 years   
Michael R Joppa Twelve Step 3 years   
19 March
Paul H We Are Not Saints - Zoom 51 years   
20 March
DJ V Daily Reflections 35 years   
Deana J Women for Sobriety - open to all 9 years   
Michael C Forest Hill Friday Night 13 years   
Ryan U Happy Hour - Actual date 1 year   
Susan B Happy Hour - Actual date 2 years   
21 March
Jim R Fallston Early Saturday Group 43 years   
22 March
Christy O Sunday Reflections 5 years   
24 March
Anthony C By the Book 1 year   
Karen S Bel Air Women's Group 41 years   
Keith B Sober by the Bay 20 years   
Wojo T Third Tradition 9 years   
25 March
Aeron A Light House Group 20 years   
Bill D North East Big Book 2 years   
Mike C To the Bitter End 1 year   
26 March
Alisha G Pursuit of Happiness - open to all 6 years   
Ken N North East 12 & 12 13 years   
Lauren A Pursuit of Happiness - open to all 3 years   
Liz C Pursuit of Happiness - open to all 3 years   
27 March
John D Happy Hour 38 years   
28 March
Kitty V New Beginnings 14 years   
29 March
Blake T Delta Big Book 6 years   
Jack F Recovering Spirit Group 45 years   
Janice D Sunday Reflections 1 year   
Robert H Port in a Storm 18 years   
30 March
Marius Emmorton Beginners 1 year   
31 March
Deanna J Sisters of Sobriety 9 years   
Rachel H Bel Air Women's Group 12 years   
02 April
Joanne N Bel Air Women's Big Book 10 years   
03 April
Tom L Lunch Bunch 47 years   
 
Total Years of Sobriety: 512  

Final Thought:

"Although we realize that alcoholism is a permanent, irreversible condition, our experience has taught us to make no long-term promises about staying sober. We have found it more realistic - and more successful - to say, 'I am not taking a drink just for today.'"

Living Sober, p. 6


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