Northeastern Maryland Intergroup of AA

Celebrating 50 years! Carrying the message since 1976

410-272-4150  ·  office@nemdaa.org  ·  Office Hours

Week of November 1, 2026

Daily Medicine

"You have a disease called alcoholism. If you were a diabetic, you probably would be taking insulin. The medicine for alcoholism is AA and you need to take a dose daily."

Beginner's Book p. 70


Upcoming Events

  • Nov 2 — AREA 29 - New GSR Orientation
  • Nov 5 — CONTRA Study
  • Nov 6 — Intergroup Liaison Committee (IGLC) Monthly Meeting
  • Nov 11 — District 30 - Monthly ZOOM Meeting
  • Nov 12 — CONTRA Study
  • Nov 13 — District 11 - Monthly Meeting

Office News

OFFICE HOURS: The office is open TUESDAY - FRIDAY from 10AM - 3PM, and Saturday NOV 7th from 10AM - 2PM.

Thank you for you patience while the new bulletin and email bugs are worked out!!

Announcements

Group News

A Woman’s Way will be hosting a Thanksgiving Alcathon on Thursday NOV 26th @ Grace Reformed Episcopal Church in HdG from 12-8pm.
Items/services needed:
1. Volunteers to help on the day of the event to
replenish coffee, food, and setup/cleanup
2. Side dishes &/or the ingredients to prepare them
3. Beverage & Dessert donations

Thirsty Thursday will no longer be meeting due to declining home group membership. Chris D. is offering the remaining chips and coffee supplies to any group that can use them (no snacks included).
If your group is interested, please email or call the Office. While it is sad to see a home group close, we are grateful for the service, fellowship, and recovery that took place around those tables.

INTERGROUP NEWS

NEMDAA 50th - From the Archives - The Oxford Group that was decisive in Bill and Bob’s recovery, originally known as the First Century Christian Fellowship, was founded by Lutheran minister Frank Buchman (1878-1961). Frank was from Pennsburg, PA (near Quakertown).

DISTRICT NEWS

NOV 14th - District 11 - Service Workshop How General Service Works for You. From 10AM-1:30PM at West Nottingham Presbyterian in Colora

MARYLAND AREA & AAWS NEWS

AA General Service Office - There are now more ways to contribute directly to aa.org!!

NOW thru Dec 18th - Thursdays, 9PM. CONTRA Study, Zoom ID: 876 1366 8739 Passcode: 2026

NOW through FEB 2027 - Sundays, 7PM - Join a multi-area service team for a review of the 2026 Final Conference Report on Zoom. Meeting info can be found on the flyer.

The 5th Edition Big Book is slated to be available in February 2027. It will cost $20 and comes with a removable dust cover. You can pre-order now for your group. Pre-orders must be paid in full.

Service

Volunteer FOUND - to cover phones on Thursdays from 3-6PM. Thank you for your service!

Institutions Committee

Elkton Women's Shelter (Brantwood) is still looking for one woman for the 3rd Friday @ 6:30PM

Cecil County Detention Center is also looking for women to support a Tues or Fri commitment, please email institutions@nemdaa.org for details.

Answering Service

  • Nov 2 – Nov 8 — Bel Air Big Book
  • Nov 9 – Nov 15 — Rule 62
  • Nov 16 – Nov 22 — Emmorton Group (8:30)
  • Nov 23 – Nov 29 — Living the Steps

Anniversaries

November 2
Shad SDarlington Big Book23 years
November 3
Alex MForest Hill Tuesday4 years
Dana WSisters of Sobriety *6 years
Kat LBel Air Women's Group *1 year
Mark WThird Tradition41 years
November 4
Trevor MRule 624 years
November 5
Joe GSunlight of the Spirit56 years
Lisa BCame to Believe12 years
Rocky BAny Lengths24 years
November 6
Ariel BHappy Hour52 years
Donny IForest Hill Friday Night Group35 years
November 7
Sean KNew Beginnings26 years
November 8
Morgan JSunday Morning NOW11 years
November 10
Doug LForest Hill Tuesday38 years
Erin WBel Air Women's Group *4 years
Larry OSober by the Bay31 years
Mitch BSober by the Bay31 years
November 11
Kim GJoppa 12 Step8 years
Steve MRule 62 Group1 year
November 12
Brad AOne Day at a Time38 years
Sean PHigher Power2 years
Tara LAny Lengths5 years
November 13
John PSobriety on Friday36 years
Tim MHappy Hour1 year
November 14
Kathy FWomen of the Corn *51 years
Steve DLiving Sober4 years
Wayne FNew Beginnings24 years
November 16
Mark WDarlington Big Book3 years
November 17
Erin WBel Air Women's Group *4 years
Mike MThird Tradition3 years
Shane GSober by the Bay1 year
November 18
Jeff WOne Day at a Time13 years
Robert DNorth East Big Book Group1 year
November 19
Allie CBel Air Women's Big Book5 years
Harry VNorth East 12 & 12 Group4 years
November 21
Dave WNew Beginnings4 years
* Open to non-alcoholics for this anniversary
Total Years of Sobriety: 607

Final Thought

"Most members, regardless of their religious affiliation or lack thereof, have found that regular attendance at meetings is essential to the maintenance of their sobriety. Newcomers are encouraged to attend meetings as frequently as possible."

Faith Leaders Ask about Alcoholics Anonymous, p. 8

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