The Buzz | December 22, 2023

Holiday Meetings and Events

Looking for meetings and fellowship to anchor your recovery over the upcoming holiday? You have options in San Francisco and Marin. Also, be sure to click here to see the current list of A.A. meetings that are not meeting due to the Christmas holiday. 

San Francisco: 

Mission Fellowship Holiday Alcathon

Gratitude Center Christmas Day Alcathon and Potluck
 

Marin:

All About the Book Brunch Christmas Celebration

2023-12-25 All About the Book Christmas Brunch

Novato Alcathon 24-Hour Christmas Celebration 2023

Marin Alano Club’s Annual Christmas Meal and Meeting

2023XmasFlyerAlanoFinal
 

Holiday Meeting Closures

Keep sending information about meetings that will be closed over the holidays to Central Office and check out this page to see which meetings have reported cancellations so far. 

Central Office Closure: December 23

Central Office will be closed this Saturday, December 23. On December 26, it will resume regular hours of operation, which are Tuesday to Friday 10am-6pm and Saturdays 12-4pm.

Step by Step Workshop: Step 12

2023-12-23 Step 12 Workshop MFC

WACYPAA

WACYPAA (also known as the Western Area Conference of Young People in A.A.) is coming to Oakland from December 28, 2023, to January 1, 2024. Participate in an incredible weekend of A.A. speakers, panel meetings, marathon meetings, events and more at the Oakland Marriott. Check out wacypaa25.com for details.

Last Call for 2023 Contributions

If your group participated in November’s Gratitude Month, please encourage your treasurers to send in those contributions before December 31. The same applies to individuals considering a last-minute, tax-deductible contribution in 2023 to San Francisco and Marin Intergroup. Many thanks for your support and consider becoming a Grateful Giver in 2024! 

Meditation and A.A. Meeting

2023-12-30 MFC Meditation Meeting Flyer
 

New Year’s Meetings and Events

Novato Alcathon 24-Hour New Years’ Celebration 2024

WACYPAA New Year’s Celebration

Mission Fellowship Alcathon

And be sure to check out the Mission Fellowship Holiday Alcathon that runs from December 31 to January 1.

Stocking Stuffer!

Central Office still has a few sale copies left of the 75th Anniversary facsimile of the first edition – first printing of our book Alcoholics Anonymous. Regularly priced at $14.40, this beautiful reproduction of the book and dust jacket is just $6.00! Order via the online bookstore, or pick up in person at Central Office, while supplies last. 

Service Opportunities…

• Marin Public Information (in person) is December 28.
  • Orientation @ 7pm
  • Business Meeting @ 7:30pm

We Must Be Festive

For the love of holidays, please share this information and encourage your A.A. fellows to subscribe to The Buzz. The Buzz is produced by San Francisco and Marin Intergroup. To learn more about Intergroup, check out our Annual Report.   
 

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