The Buzz | January 13, 2023

Step by Step Workshop: Step One

The 2023 Step by Step Workshop series begins with “Admitted We Were Powerless”. Join MaryLiz R. and your fellows on January 28 @ 1pm at Mount Tamalpais United Methodist Church (410 Sycamore Ave., Mill Valley) to share learnings and hear others’ experience, strength and hope on Step One. 
 

Save the Date: The Point Writing Workshop

Have you considered submitting your writing to The Point, but felt stuck on what to write about? You are not alone. The Point Committee is hosting an online writing workshop on March 12 @ 2pm. The workshop includes a 20-minute presentation followed by time to write. Check out the writing prompts aligned with The Point’s 2023 monthly themes here. 
 

Sunshine Club: Marin Co-Chair Needed

The Sunshine Club brings A.A. meetings to members in San Francisco and Marin who are unable to attend regularly scheduled meetings in person due to illness, accident or medical condition. They are in need of a new co-chair in Marin and willing volunteers to bring meetings to members where they are. Consider being of service and reach out to [email protected]. There is a 2-year sobriety requirement for the co-chair position. Additionally, if you are unable to attend regularly scheduled meetings and would like a meeting brought to you, send an email to the Sunshine Club for more information. 

Sobriety by the Bay

It’s time to register for the 6th annual Sobriety by the Bay conference. The 3-day event takes place January 27-29 and allows A.A. members to jump into service, hear powerful speakers from all over the country and get into action by participating in a 4th Step workshop. The 2023 conference is at Redemption Church in San Jose. Get tickets here. 
 

Reminder: Marin Pop-Up Bookstore

Monday is the next monthly pop-up bookstore in Marin. Need a new book to read with a sponsee or pamphlets to offer at your meeting? Pre-purchase your A.A. literature and chips by today @ 2pm via the online bookstore for pick-up on Monday, January 16 at the Marin General Service meeting in the Jackson Cafe at Vivalon (930 Tamalpais Avenue, San Rafael). Select A.A. literature will also be available for purchase 6:45-7:30pm and 9-9:30pm. 
 

Central Office Holiday Closure: January 14

Central Office will be closed tomorrow in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. On January 17, it will resume regular hours of operation, which are Tuesday to Friday 10am-6pm and Saturdays 12-4pm.

Service Opportunities for the Week …

Grant Us the Serenity

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