Northeastern Maryland Intergroup of AA

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

Week of October 5, 2025


Alcoholism - an illness

"We understand now that once a person has crossed the invisible borderline from heavy drinking to compulsive alcoholic drinking, that person will always remain an alcoholic.... 'Once an alcoholic, always an alcoholic' is a simple fact we have to live with."

This is A.A., p. 9


Upcoming Events


Office News

OFFICE HOURS: The Office is open Tuesday-Friday from 10AM - 3PM and on the 1st Saturday of the month from 10AM - 2PM. To make an appointment during other hours, please email office@nemdaa.org.


ANNOUNCEMENTS

GROUP NEWS

Search for Serenity at Mountain Christian Church in Joppa (in the trailers) has changed their starting time from 7PM to 6PM.

New Meeting: Starting October 4th, the Healing Hands Group will meet Saturdays at 7PM at the Fallston Volunteer Fire Station, 2201 Carrs Mill Rd.

Effective October 4th The Early Bird Group will meet at their new location, Bethel Lutheran Church, at 24 Cameron Rd in North East at 8:30AM.

On October 4th Plug in the Jug will be meeting at Jeff P.'s house on October 4th due to church activities. There will be no meeting at the church.

On October 12th the SOS Group will not meet due to other activities at the location.

On October 17th the North East Friday Night Group will celebrate their 60th anniversary. Please join them at their new location, the Bethel Lutheran Church in North East.

The Came to Believe group will not meet on October 30th.

Effective immediately A Woman's Way will be meeting in a different room. Come to the front of the church and a greeter will show you the room.

DISTRICT NEWS

October 8th - The next District 30 Monthly Meeting will be at 7PM on Zoom. Meeting ID: 880 7034 5340. Passcode: 010635. District 30 is looking for help with food and workers for their Thanksgiving Alcathon. Please email the office for info or go to the District monthly meeting.

October 10th - The District 11 Monthly Meeting will be held at Bethel Lutheran Church in North East at 6PM. Come support your home group and the district!

INTERGROUP NEWS

Rocky Horror Puppet Show tickets now on sale! 3 shows to choose from on Oct 24 & 25th. Actors will use puppets to perform the show. Door prizes. Celebrate movie's 50th anniversary. Doors open 1 hour to showtime.
Want to be involved? email us!
Stage Manger Needed for Saturday Oct 25th

MARYLAND AREA & AAWS NEWS

Starting Sept 21st - Every Sunday: 75th Annual Meeting of the General Service Conference of AA, "Working Together, Increasing Trust" will be at 7PM on Zoom.
Meeting ID: 812 3740 8344. Passcode: FCRR.

October 11th - Area 29 Day of Sharing at Severna Park United Methodist Church from 9AM - 4PM.
Theme: From Calamity to Serenity.

The Summer 2025 issue of Box 4-5-9 is now available! This newsletter is published four times a year with news from GSO New York.

Grapevine needs support! Please see their newsletter.

 

Institutions Committee

The Committee is still seeking help to coordinate Cecil County commitments. Email kyle@nemdaa.org.


Service

We regret the passing of Herb F. of the Third Tradition Group. His family expresses their gratitude to all those who were of service to Herb in his recovery.

Deadline October 8th - Resumes now being accepted for Area 29 Maryland General Service Elections for the 9am October 18th Assembly Meeting. More to follow.

From IGLC Chair: Area 29 might be able to support someone's attendance at the National AA Technology Workshop in Cincinnati from Nov 7–9, 2025. Please email if interested, preferably active or interested in becoming active, within the AA Service Structure.

Would your home group would like to sponsor the 2026 Fall Breakfast? Please email events@nemdaa.org to schedule a date! Events is happy to help groups through the entire process.


Answering Service

October 6 - October 12 Fallston Early Saturday   
October 13 - October 19 Sunday Reflections   
October 20 - October 26 Bel Air Big Book   
October 27 - November 2 Rule 62   

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


Anniversaries

05 October
Dan Y SOS Group 35 years   
Joel R Good News Group 20 years   
Vicky S Delta Big Book 3 years   
06 October
Shannon A Good Orderly Direction 4 years   
Tim W Stopped 1 year   
Tyler E Darlington Big Book 1 year   
07 October
Bob P Twelve Step Group 9 years   
Julie N Bel Air Women's Group 18 years   
Mark C Sober by the Bay 7 years   
Terry W Stay Stopped 11 years   
08 October
Mary M Joppa 12 Step 20 years   
Nic E To the Bitter End 1 year   
09 October
Chris H Sobriety on Friday 2 years   
Katy M Bel Air Women's Big Book 2 years   
Marian P Living the Steps 4 years   
Mike I Bel Air Thursday Noon 2 years   
10 October
Andrew F Fundamentally All Is Well 3 years   
Christian H Forest Hill Friday Night 5 years   
Ernie F Sobriety on Friday 1 year   
11 October
Skip M New Beginnings 47 years   
12 October
Monty R Williams Street Group 1 year   
13 October
Tony B Emmorton Beginners 4 years   
Will D Darlington Big Book 36 years   
14 October
Rich N Right Road 12&12 8 years   
Rich N Stay Stopped 42 years   
15 October
Donnie L Bel Air Wednesday Night 40 years   
Jack S Rule 62 2 years   
Shawn W To the Bitter End 1 year   
16 October
Ashley G Any Lengths 13 years   
17 October
Brian M Forest Hill Friday Night 6 years   
Pete H Sobriety on Friday 15 years   
18 October
Bill M New Beginnings 17 years   
19 October
Brandon G Williams Street Group 2 years   
20 October
Caleb G Darlington Big Book 1 year   
21 October
Chrissy O Bel Air Women's Group 10 years   
22 October
Peter S Rule 62 5 years   
Ralph C THINK Group 36 years   
23 October
Debbie A Bel Air Women's Big Book 38 years   
Heather G Young and the Restless 1 year   
Kim K Bel Air Women's Big Book 6 years   
Rocky Any Lengths 23 years   
Sebastian V Stopped 2 years   
24 October
Pat B Sobriety on Friday 10 years   
25 October
Mike F Fallston Early Saturday Group 4 years   
 
Total Years of Sobriety: 519  

Final Thought:

"Many of us in A.A. are certain there is no such thing as unsuccessful Twelfth Step work. If it keeps us sober, it is a success. If the other alcoholic gets well, that is a fringe benefit."

A.A. in Treatment Settings, p. 6


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