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T H E S A S K A T O O N & D I S T R I C T A A N E W S L E T T E R

January 2020 Volume 66, Issue 1

All quotations from AA and AA Grapevine literature are printed with consent from A. A. World Services, Inc. and AA Grapevine.

Central Office Hours: Mon to Fri 9:30—11:30 AM & 12:00-3:00 PM (Closed on statutory holidays). Published by Saskatoon & District Central Office, 515—245 3rd Avenue South, Saskatoon, SK S7K 1M4

Email: aasakatoon@sasktel.net Website: aasaskatoon.org Phone: (306) 665-6727

The First Year of New Beginnings

My name is Kara H and I have been attending AA now for over a year. To say my life has been drastically changed is an understatement for sure. Without the program I would not have the life I have today and most importantly would not have the relationship I have with my higher power. When I came to this program I was a broken, beaten down woman who wanted nothing out of life but to end the suffering. I couldn’t imagine a life of happiness and one that I could walk through without having a drink in my hand. I thought my life of fun times and party was long behind me and now I would just have to endure the struggles without a place to escape to.

I was very fortunate to walk through the door for the first time having a sponsor and someone who could guide me in my first baby steps toward recovery. She opened my eyes to the work it takes to get and stay sober. Having done the steps, although not easy but worth it, it showed me that there was a life of joy far greater than I could ever imagine. I didn’t know then the 12 steps would play such a huge roll in my life and ones that I would refer to often and daily. I was desperate to try something different as I saw countless examples of joy and peace around me so I decided to put aside what I thought I knew and to lean on the guidance around me. At that moment I submitted and my life began to change.

In the preamble that reads “Rarely have we seen a person fail who has thoroughly followed our path. Those who do not recover are people who cannot or will not completely give themselves to this simple program” (Pg 58 BB) Hearing those words for the first time was a bit overwhelming. I began to work this program honestly and saw the steps as they were my life line, because they were/ are, and did everything I had to do in order to make another moment and day sober. I leaned on the relationships I begun to form and slowly step by step gave my will and life over to the care of God as I understood him.

Today, although not perfect, I have mended broken relationships and live a life today of peace and joy. I have gained some lifelong friends that I don’t know if I would have ever met had it not been for the doors that were opened for me. My sponsor challenges me often not only in my thinking but in my will towards God. She gives me the space to learn the lessons I need to but also finding the inner strength and love I have for myself. Through her guidance she has shown me a door that I closed a long time ago with my dreams inside. Today that door is open and I am perusing passions I had long since forgotten about. I continue to be in search for the best version of me and continuing to ad-just my actions to be one of a trustworthy person. I apologize when need and act better causing less overall dam-age. I am but a child still in this discovery but as each day passes my life continues to get better. I can only pray to those new comers that find our doors that they will give themselves entirely to this simple program. “Remember we deal with alcohol- cunning, baffling, powerful! Without help it is too much for us. But there is One who has all power- that one is God” (pf 58 & 59 BB)

Kara H.

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Service Meetings

Central Office Committee: Monday, January 6th held at the Central Office - 6:30 PM

Intergroup Meeting: Wednesday, Wednesday January 8th, held at the Downtown Meeting Room - 6:30 PM

Round Up Committee Meeting: Wednesday, January 1st, held in the lower level of the Travelodge Hotel - 6:30 PM Social Committee Meeting: Tuesday January 7th, held at the Tim Horton’s on Attridge Drive—6:00PM Newsletter Submission Deadline: The cut off for the February newsletter is January 20th.

GSR Meetings

District 8: 1st Wednesday, January 1st, Downtown meeting room. District 19: 2nd Wednesday, January 8th, 7 PM - Mayfair United Church 33rd St & Ave I. North District 20: 2nd Wednesday, January 8th, 7 PM - Grosvenor Park United Church 407 Cumberland Avenue South District 21: 3rd Wednesday, January 15th, 6:45 PM - St. Stephen’s Anglican Church Grosvenor Ave & Taylor Street NEWSLETTER SIGN UP Provide your email address to Central Office for a BCC delivery of the Newsletter to your mailbox! aasaskatoon@sasktel.net or 306-665-6727

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Events listed here are presented solely as a service to the reader, NOT as an endorsement by Alcoholics Anonymous as a whole or Central Office. For additional information please use the contact information provided OR refer to the “poster” in your group’s mailbox. Please note that we cannot attest to the ac-curacy, relevancy, timeliness or completeness of information provided by any linked site.

Saskatoon and District AA Intergroup Social Committee Events

Family New Years Eve Party ∙ Tuesday December 31, 2019 ∙ Grace Westminster Church

505 10th Street East ∙ 6pm doors open ∙ 7pm Potluck supper (please bring items by 6:30)

8:30pm Dancing and Fellowship

Music by world famous Saskatoon Roundup Hootenanny Band “BUTT CAN”

$10 per person—Kids 12 and under are free!

Sunrise Bulletin Board (Items and Ideas on Area Gatherings for A.A.’s)

See most roundup posters on www.aasask.org or www.aaregina.com

46th Winnipeg Winter Conference ∙ January 31 - February 2, 2020

Victoria Inn—1808 Wellington Ave Winnipeg, MB

(Special Room Rates: Mention “Winter Conference” 1-877-842-4667)

Registration $25 Contact Dennis L. 204-806-0982 wpgwinterconference@gmail.com

2020 International Convention ∙ Alcoholics Anonymous ∙ July 2-5, 2020 ∙ Detroit, Michigan

Love and Tolerance Is Our Code Visit aa.org for registration details!! Advanced Registration Deadline: April 15, 2020

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Central Office hours are Monday to Friday 9:30—11:30 AM & 12:00-3:00 PM

aasaskatoon@sasktel.net or 306-665-6727

Holiday Hours Central Office will close on December 24th 2019 @ 3:00pm

and will re-open on January 2 2020 @ 9:30am

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"Sunrise" publishes articles that reflect the full diversity of experience and opinion found within the Fellow-ship of Alcoholics Anonymous. In determining content, the editor relies on the principles of the Twelve Tra-ditions. "Sunrise" values the shared experience of individual AA members working the AA program and ap-plying the principles of the Twelve Steps. Seeking neither to gloss over difficult issues nor to present such issues in a harmful or contentious manner, ""Sunrise" tries to embody the widest possible view of the AA Fel-lowship. The editor of ""Sunrise" reserves the right to accept or reject material for publication, based on the AA traditions. (We note that this policy is consistent with that of the AA Grapevine.) Articles are not intended to be statements of AA policy, nor does publication of any article constitute endorsement by ei-ther Alcoholics Anonymous or Saskatoon Area Intergroup. Submissions are always welcome.

EDITOR'S STATEMENT

I would like to extend our gratitude to the Queens House for opening its doors once again and welcoming in AA. Our evening with Friends of Bill & Bob was very well received and everyone that attended said they found great benefit. We will be continuing to bring the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous alive, 1 step at a time, the last Wednesday of each month at 7pm at Queens House. Bring your sponsor or a sponsee for another evening with friends of Bill & Bob on Wednesday January 29th.

Shane M.

Many Thanks…

I would like to thank all of those who supported me in my initiation into the AA organization this past year. I would also like to express my gratitude to those who attended the Open Houses this fall. Your attendance was much appreciated. We will be cutting back on the number of Open Houses we host in the new year but please remember that the Central Office is always open to you.

Have a wonderful holiday season.

Celine D.

Riverdale Group is hosting its 3rd annual AA Alcathon starting at 8:00 pm on December 31/19 and ending at 8:00 pm on January 1/20.

Located at St. Georges Anglican Church

624 Ave I South

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AA MILESTONES

NEW FREEDOM

Jodi Mc. December 17/12 7 yrs

Lindy G. December 26/13 6 yrs

Rick M. January 2/80 40 yrs

Cake Monday January 6th

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Send your groups milestones to aasakatoon@sasktel.net

For announcements in the February newsletter, please have submission in by January 20th.

Every day sober is a win. Lets celebrate the positive moments—it is a great defense when the moments of struggle show up unannounced.

Looking for a meeting?? Download the “Meeting Guide” app through the App Store on your

smart phone to find a list of meetings near you!

ROLLING STONES

Heather T. 38 yrs

Myra A. 25 yrs

KISS

Belle M. December 28/99 20 yrs

Wendy S. December 31/95 24 yrs

Cake Monday January 27th @ 5:15

FLORAL

Carl C. January 3/84 36 yrs

Tim F. January 8/88 32 yrs

Janice F. January 9/12 8 yrs

Brian V. January 17/16 4 yrs

Dawn D. January 26/12 8 yrs

Cake Tuesday January 28th

WESTSIDE

Jay T. December 5/16 3 yrs

Bryan M. December 12/97 22 yrs

Dwight B. December 23/69 50 yrs

Brian B. December 28/96 23 yrs

Colin C. December 29/82 37 yrs

Cake Wednesday January 1st

Jim T. January 1/77 43 yrs

Nicole C. January 7/17 3 yrs

Trista C. January 3/19 1 yr

Cole C. January 10/19 1 yr

John S. January 13/71 49 yrs

Kim S. January 20/12 8 yrs

Cake Wednesday February 5th

SHAMROCK GROUP

Rob L. January 6/17 3 yrs

Cake Thursday January 30th

NORTHERNER’S

Corey W. January 2/10 10 yrs

Cake Wednesday January 8th

UPON AWAKENING

Betty N. January 10/89 31 yrs

Cake Sunday January 26th

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CENTRAL OFFICE & INTERGROUP TRUSTEES

CENTRAL OFFICE

Ron M. Central Office Chair 306-222-6526

Central Office Co-Chair

Grant Z. Central Office Treasurer 306-292-6842

Nicole C. Newsletter Trustee 306-260-2938

Stefan L. Literature Trustee 306-281-9443

Dick N. PI Trustee 306-241-7148

Mike B. CPC Trustee 306-202-6209

Kim T. Corrections Trustee 306-207-0733

Kieran L. Institutions Trustee 306-222-3428

INTERGROUP

Rob I. Intergroup Chair 306-221-4188

Jackie M. Intergroup Co-Chair 306-229-0666

Stan M. Intergroup Treasurer 306-221-4722

Sarah R. Intergroup Secretary 306-361-7666

Social Committee Chair

Lori R. Roundup Chair 306-220-7973

Frank M. Document Retention Chair 306-931-3326

Just a reminder, Central Office donations from our members are Tax Deductible.

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I Am Responsible.

When Anyone, Anywhere, Reaches Out For Help,

I Want The Hand Of A.A. Always To Be There.

And For That,

I Am Responsible!

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The 2020 Saskatoon AA Round Up with Al-Anon Participation is fast approaching. All of the details are on the poster, which you will see below. The committee has been hard at work and things are coming along. We have the speakers booked, the menu chosen and the band has been practicing for the Hootenanny.

We would like to thank Wendy L. who has stepped forward to be our Volunteer Coordinator. If you would like to volunteer, please email Wendy at saskatoonaaroundup@gmail.com or Central office at aasaskatoon@sasktel.net

And last but not least, ticket sales are moving right along! Please contact Celine at Central Office to purchase yours - 306-665-6727 or watch for people selling at your meetings. Just a reminder that you have until January 22nd to purchase your tickets to get your name in for the free room at the Travelodge .

The committee wishes everyone the Best of the Holidays and we look forward to seeing you all at the Round Up!!

Lori R.

Chair 2020 Saskatoon Round Up with Al-Anon participation

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December 20, 2019 "It doesn't do too much good to carry the Big Book on your

arm all day if you don’t open it up and read it.”

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History of Floral Discussion Group

This group was established in late 1979 or 1980. It was mainly started by a few AA members who had been attending various meetings in Saskatoon, mainly Shamrock and Welcome Group.

These individuals were mainly Glen T., Don C., Ed J., Lawrence McG., Garry P., Bud B. Some have passed away, but there are a few who are still faithful members.

These few men not only believed in the AA program but also the need for fellowship, thought that they would like to move along and grow in sobriety together. After three years together and accomplishing the steps, they were undecided as to what to do and if the should start their own group.

Fortunately Glen T. lived in the vicinity of the old Floral School, which had been converted into a community center. Meetings began on Tuesdays evening at 8 o’clock pm, in the hall, which has continued to this day.

Over the years there have been some people who have came out to Floral to get away fro the city. Here they could become anon-ymous. (At first, or sometime ago, alcoholics thought they might be seen going to AA meetings by other people in the community, such as friends, family, or business associates.)

Over the year s at Floral we have attempted to share the message of unity, strength, hope, peace, love and acceptance of all.

We have a strong sense of Group Unity and Conscience which continues to this day.

Many people have come and gone over the past 40 years. Some who continue to be sober for a long time, some for short periods of relief along their journey.

From information gathered from member lists and personal information, there have been 18 members who attended Floral regu-larly who have now passed.

May they Rest in Peace.

Also at Floral we have attempted to establish strong bonds of friendship, loyalty, love & sobriety. We attempt to do this by:

Having regular business meetings

Summer time BBQ

Christmas Party

And Contributing regularly to:

Intergroup

Central Office

District 91

General Service Board-New York

Thank you to all of the people who have attended in some form or way on our journey to sobriety and Happy Destiny.

From,

Floral AA Discussion Group Saskatoon

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Institutions Chairing Schedule 2020

Larson House Welcome Group Calder Adult Calder Youth Dúbe Center

Mondays 8:00 PM

Fridays 8:00 PM

Saturdays 8:00 PM

Tuesdays @ 8:00 PM

Fridays @ 7:00 PM

Mondays @ 7:00 PM

January Living Sober - Mike S Martensville Group Roger R.

Sutherland Group Gary J

Been there done that Daina K.

Amy J.

February Y,M & O Y,M & O

KISS Group. Leanne H.

Brittany E.

March Living Sober - Mike S Living Sober

Attitude Adjustment, Greg R

Westside Group Lori E

April Upon Awakening - Ron

49ers John C

Mustard Seed Group, Randy M

Alma W

May

Shamrock Group, Bill N

Amy J.

June

Northerners Corey

July Shamrock Group

Sutherland Group Gary J

August

Dundonald Group-Al K

September Sutherland Group, Gary J

Been There Done That, Daina K

Mustard Seed Group,Randy M

October Attitude Adjustment, Greg R.

New Freedom Ron M

Upon Awakening, Troy, Carol S

49ers John C

November Rolling Stones, Darcie S

Westside Group Mitch A.

Dundonald Group - Al K

December Floral Group

Ron D

Legend:

Annual Commit-ment

Open Oppor-tunity

Filled Spot 2020 Only.

Calendar up-dated: Dec 10th

Bob S - Institutions Trustee - Phone #- 306-270-3233 Email- aainstitutions@outlook.com