Events in the Chicagoland Region

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August 
DateSponsorEventTimePlaceAddressCityStComments

Tuesday 8/24/2010

SWANA2ND Annual Taste of SWANADoors open at 5:30 pm. Food from 6 pm - 9 pm, Speaker at 7:30 pmSt. Symphorosa Church

6200 S Austin

Chicago

IL

Admission: F R E E Make and share your best dish with your friends in N.A. Food Friends Fellowship Fun

Saturday 8/28/2010

No Addict Need Ever DieHot Topic WorkshopsNoon to 7pmNANED

5130 W. 25th St.

Cicero

IL

Workshop / Speaker Meetings. See flyer for topics. Food, Pop, & Water sold

Saturday 8/28/2010

Hammond/ East Chicago NAAnnual Picnic10AM UNTIL 8:00PMTOD Park (Section A)

140TH INDIANAPOLIS BLVD

EAST CHICAGO

IN

PLEASE BRING SIDE DISH CHIPS SODAS NEWCOMER FAMILY MEMBERS (BRING YOUR LAWN CHAIRS) VOLLEYBALL BASKETBALL PLAYGROUND SOFTBALL CARDS DOMINOS MUSIC SPEAKER UNITY IS A MUST MEETING WILL MEET 3-5PM @ THIS PICNIC BRING YOUR CHAIRS ENJOY THE MEETING & FRESH AIR

Saturday 8/28/2010

Illinois Valley AreaIVACNA 1 SOFTBALL FUNDRAISER SOFTBALL GAMEStarts at 1:00 pmCOMMUNITY PARK

McClintock Road

Channahon

IL

Field 1 & 2. 16 inch softball, no mitts needed. Food and drinks will be sold. Raffle tickets will also be available.

Saturday 8/28/2010

Little Girls Grow Up ConferenceSpeaker-thon12 Noon - 12 MidnightKUEMPEL MEN’S CENTER

1900 W. FULTON 2 BLOCKS NORTH OF LAKE /1 BLOCK EAST OF DAMEN

Chicago

IL

FELLOWSHIP, Music, DOMINOE, CHESS, BID WHIST & SPADES FOLLOWING SPEAKERTHON FOOD, BEVERAGES, REGISTRATION & NA MARCHANDISE WILL BE SOLD

Sunday 8/29/2010

South City Area22nd Annual PicnicSunrise to SunsetDan Ryan Woods, Grove 10

85th and Hoyne (near 83rd and Western)

Chicago

IL

Free Food (provided by groups and area). Bring your own food and grill. DJ, various events such as softball, and a Speaker. Family and friends are welcomed. Members willing to do service, cleaning and serving food, would be appreciated.

September 
DateSponsorEventTimePlaceAddressCityStComments

Thursday 9/2/2010 thru 9/5/2010

South City AreaNASCAC VI Convention - Standing on the LiteratureAll weekendHoliday Inn Select

18501 South Harlem

Tinley Park

IL

Click on link for registration flyer. Registration $15 thru June 1, $20 thereafter

Saturday 9/4/2010

Lockport Serenity Group of Joliet Area Narcotics Anonymous "City of Hope"Unity In Recovery Dance and Game Night6:00 PM till 11:59 PMSt John's Episcopal Church

312 East 11th Street

Lockport

IL

Cost $3.00 but it is suggested. Four games: Spades, Dominos, Bid wist, Board Games. Bring your own CD's.

Saturday 9/4/2010

Footprints Group of Lake Borderline AreaAnnual Speaker-Thon11 am - 7 pmVA Hosp Burke Hall Building

3001 Greenbay Rd

North Chicago

IL

Free food and refreshments while they last

Saturday 9/4/2010

South City AreaNASCAC VI Convention - Live Comedy Fest9 pm until it's overHoliday Inn Select

18501 South Harlem

Tinley Park

IL

$10 per person

Monday 9/6/2010

North Suburbs AreaLabor Day Picnic10:30 AM till 6:00 PMHarms Woods, Grove 3

On Harms Road (near I-94) just North of Golf Road

Skokie

IL

Cost $ 8.00 Barbecue 12-2pm (Tickets must be presented to receive food/beverages by Cook County Law.) (Newcomers Meal Tickets are available). Bring a chair or blanket to sit on. Parking is limited, so please carpool. Cost: $8 All You Can Eat Ticket,$1 Beverage/Dessert Ticket

Monday 9/6/2010

No Addict Need Ever DieLabor of Love Speak a thon10 am - 10 pmNANED

5130 W. 25th St.

Cicero

IL

Marathon Meetings Different speaker every hour all day long!!! Food Pop & Water sold

Friday 9/10/2010 thru 9/11/2010

West Suburban Area EventsBowling - Fellowship and Fun10:30 PM till 12:30 AMBrunswick Zone - 1/2 mile east of I-355

1555 West 75th Street

Woodridge

IL

Cost $9.00 2hours which includes shoes. Everyone is welcome. Event is every 2nd Friday of the Month.

Saturday 9/11/2010

South City AreaMonthly SocialSpeaker at 7 pm, Dance 8 pm.- 1amSt Thaddeus Church

9540 S Harvard

Chicago

IL

Non-suggested donation is $6. Members with 90 days or less, it is a suggested donation. No newcomer will be turned away. Young children not allowed.

Saturday 9/11/2010

Night Before Xmas Group8th Annual Free Picnic10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Speaker at 11:00 AMHamlin Park

Damen and Barry (one block S of Belmont)

Chicago

IL

Fellowship! Fun! Volleyball! Food! Softball! Simon Says! Recovery Speaker! Free! Earlybird CRC Registrations!

Saturday 9/11/2010

South City AreaMonthly SocialSpeaker at 7 pm, Dance 8 pm.- 1amSt Thaddeus Church

9540 S Harvard

Chicago

IL

Non-suggested donation is $6. Members with 90 days or less, it is a suggested donation. No newcomer will be turned away. Young children not allowed.

Saturday 9/11/2010

SWANAAnnual 12-Step Speakathon11:30 am - 8 pm. First speaker at noonSt. Symphorosa Church

6200 S. Austin, Chicago

Chicago

IL

Speakers from all over the Chicagoland area sharing their: EXPERIENCE, STRENGTH,&HOPE. A Celebration of Recovery” Food and Drinks will be sold all day Coffee will FREE

Saturday 9/18/2010

C.H.A.N.A.Last Pre-Convention Affair4:30pm-5:30pm Dinner, 6:00pm-7:30pm bilingual speakers, 8pm-10pm DanceSt Luke’s Evangelical Lutheran

2649 North Francisco Ave

Chicago

IL

Suggested donation $5. Flyer will be forthcoming shortly.

Saturday 9/18/2010

Fox Valley Area4th Annual Speakerthon12:00 noon through 9pmFirst Baptist Church of Elfgin

1735 W. Highland Ave

Elgin

IL

12 speakers from across Chicagoland + open mic. Refreshments served.Free food, drinks for sale

Saturday 9/18/2010

JACNALast Bash Speakathon and Dance3 pm - 2 am (Speakers 3 pm - 10:45pm, Dance 10:30 pm - 2 am)Harvey 100 Club

114 E 155th

Harvey

IL

Dance cost $5 per person. Food and Beverages will be sold

Sunday 9/19/2010

SWANA Adventure ClubMcLaughry Spring WoodsMeet at Moraine Valley Community College at 8:30 a.mMoraine Valley Community College

9000 W. College Pkwy.

Palos Hills

IL

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Sunday 9/19/2010

Illinois Valley AreaCampfire Meeting6:30 pm - 8:00 pmChannahon State Park

25302 W. Story

Channahon

IL

Gut Level Sharing - Bring a chair. Third Sunday of the month from April thru Sept. The last meeting of the season will be in Oct (date TBD) and include a party

Wednesday 9/22/2010

Illinois Valley AreaBingo Night Fundraiser6 pm - 9 pmMORRIS MOOSE LODGE FAMILY CENTER

3835 North Route 47

Morris

IL

Bingo Cards: $ 2.00 each Multiple Prizes

Saturday 9/25/2010

CRC XXIIIPancake Breakfast and Speakerthon9am-12 Breakfast (Eating contest at 11), Speakathon 1pm -7 pmTrue Light Baptist Church

7300 S Maryland

Chicago

IL

$5.00 Advanced Ticket Purchase Pancake Contest begins at 11:00am Grand prize will be a $50.00 Visa gift Card Speaker-Thon from 1:00pm til 7:00pm Light refreshments will be on sale during Speaker-Thon CRCXXIII pre registration will be On-sale for $10.00

Saturday 9/25/2010

West Suburban AreaMeditation Meeting and HikingMeet at 10 amWaterfall Glen

Cass Ave and Bluff Rd

Darien

IL

There will be a short hike to the meditation site. Flyer includes map

Saturday 9/25/2010

Steps to freedom Group of the Indiana South Shore AreaDay of The Dinosaurs III10:00 am-11:00 pmAmerican Legion 1899

1899 Central Ave

Lake Station

IN

$5 suggested donation Pot Luck Lunch (Bring a dish to pass) Speaker Jam - Pot Luck - Dance

Saturday 9/25/2010

Little Girls Grow UpLittle Girls Grow Up and Little Boys Do Too Speakathon12 noon - 8 pm.

1244 N. CLYBOURN

Chicago

IL

COME OUT & SUPPORT!!! Parking is available in rear of building

October 
DateSponsorEventTimePlaceAddressCityStComments

Saturday 10/2/2010

Lockport Serenity Group of Joliet Area Narcotics Anonymous "City of Hope"Unity In Recovery Dance and Game Night6:00 PM till 11:59 PMSt John's Episcopal Church

312 East 11th Street

Lockport

IL

Cost $3.00 but it is suggested. Four games: Spades, Dominos, Bid wist, Board Games. Bring your own CD's.

Friday 10/8/2010 thru 10/9/2010

West Suburban Area EventsBowling - Fellowship and Fun10:30 PM till 12:30 AMBrunswick Zone - 1/2 mile east of I-355

1555 West 75th Street

Woodridge

IL

Cost $9.00 2hours which includes shoes. Everyone is welcome. Event is every 2nd Friday of the Month.

Saturday 10/9/2010

South City AreaMonthly SocialSpeaker at 7 pm, Dance 8 pm.- 1amSt Thaddeus Church

9540 S Harvard

Chicago

IL

Non-suggested donation is $6. Members with 90 days or less, it is a suggested donation. No newcomer will be turned away. Young children not allowed.

Friday 10/15/2010 thru 10/17/2009

C.H.A.N.A.CHANA Area ConventionAll weekendChicago Marriott Midway

6520 South Cicero Ave

Chicago

IL

See Flyer for more details in Spanish and English. Midway is the most conveniently located airport for those flying in from out of town.

Saturday 10/16/2010

Lake Borderline ConventionThe Last Bash6 pm - midnight (doors open at 5:30)North Chicago VA Bldg 4, Burke Hall

3001 Greenbay Rd

North Chicago

IL

Dinner tickets $10 (includes dance), Dance only $5. Dinner tickets MUST be purchased by Oct 1. Beverages sold separately

Sunday 10/17/2010

Illinois Valley AreaCampfire Meeting6:30 pm - 8:00 pmChannahon State Park

25302 W. Story

Channahon

IL

Gut Level Sharing - Bring a chair. Third Sunday of the month from April thru Sept. The last meeting of the season will be in Oct (date TBD) and include a party

Friday 10/29/2010 thru 10/31/2010

Joliet Area Narcotics Anonymous "City of Hope"JACNA XIII ConventionAll weekendDoubletree Hotel Chicago

1909 Spring Road

Oak Brook

IL

Early Bird Registration ENDS MARCH 31, 2010. For Hotel reservations call 800-222-8733 Click on link for registration form.

November 
DateSponsorEventTimePlaceAddressCityStComments

Friday 11/5/2010 thru 11/7/2010

Lake Borderline Convention IVWe The Ultimate Weaponall weekendHyatt Regency

1750 Lake Cook Road

Deerfield

IL

Cost Early Registration $20 until Sept., then $25. No addict will be turned away. All meetings and workshops are open.

Saturday 11/6/2010

Lockport Serenity Group of Joliet Area Narcotics Anonymous "City of Hope"Unity In Recovery Dance and Game Night6:00 PM till 11:59 PMSt John's Episcopal Church

312 East 11th Street

Lockport

IL

Cost $3.00 but it is suggested. Four games: Spades, Dominos, Bid wist, Board Games. Bring your own CD's.

Friday 11/12/2010 thru 11/13/2010

West Suburban Area EventsBowling - Fellowship and Fun10:30 PM till 12:30 AMBrunswick Zone - 1/2 mile east of I-355

1555 West 75th Street

Woodridge

IL

Cost $9.00 2hours which includes shoes. Everyone is welcome. Event is every 2nd Friday of the Month.

Saturday 11/13/2010

Joliet Area Narcotics Anonymous "City of Hope"J.A.N.A. Winter Gala6:00 PM till 11:59 PMSacred Heart Church

337 S Ottawa

Joliet

IL

More Details will be announce at a later date.

Saturday 11/13/2010

South City AreaMonthly SocialSpeaker at 7 pm, Dance 8 pm.- 1amSt Thaddeus Church

9540 S Harvard

Chicago

IL

Non-suggested donation is $6. Members with 90 days or less, it is a suggested donation. No newcomer will be turned away. Young children not allowed.

Saturday 11/13/2010

South Suburbs Area3rd Annual H&I/PR Learning Day Breakfast9 am - 12 noonRedeemer Church

4955 W 158th St

Oak Forest

IL

Waffles, Chicken Wings, 2 Speakers and a Skit

December 
DateSponsorEventTimePlaceAddressCityStComments

Friday 12/3/2010 thru 12/5/2010

West Suburbs AreaStronghold Retreatall weekendThe Stronghold Retreat Center

1922 IL Route 2 North

Oregon

IL

Cost is $75.00, This retreat is a spiritual way to celebrate your recovery in NA by spending some quiet time relaxing while fellowshipping with others in a recovery environment. A weekend spent in an amazing castle full of group activities, recovery topic meetings, quiet time, and fellowship by the fireplace. Click on link for flyer and registration form.

Saturday 12/4/2010

Lockport Serenity Group of Joliet Area Narcotics Anonymous "City of Hope"Unity In Recovery Dance and Game Night6:00 PM till 11:59 PMSt John's Episcopal Church

312 East 11th Street

Lockport

IL

Cost $3.00 but it is suggested. Four games: Spades, Dominos, Bid wist, Board Games. Bring your own CD's.

Friday 12/10/2010 thru 12/11/2010

West Suburban Area EventsBowling - Fellowship and Fun10:30 PM till 12:30 AMBrunswick Zone - 1/2 mile east of I-355

1555 West 75th Street

Woodridge

IL

Cost $9.00 2hours which includes shoes. Everyone is welcome. Event is every 2nd Friday of the Month.

Saturday 12/11/2010

South City AreaMonthly SocialSpeaker at 7 pm, Dance 8 pm.- 1amSt Thaddeus Church

9540 S Harvard

Chicago

IL

Non-suggested donation is $6. Members with 90 days or less, it is a suggested donation. No newcomer will be turned away. Young children not allowed.

January 
DateSponsorEventTimePlaceAddressCityStComments

Thursday 1/6/2011 thru 1/9/2011

Chicagoland Region of Narcotics AnonymousC.R.C. XXIII.Hyatt Regency McCormick Place

2233 South Martin Luther King Drive

Chicago

IL

Please read Flyer for more details

June 
DateSponsorEventTimePlaceAddressCityStComments

Friday 6/3/2011 thru 6/5/2011

I.V.A.N.A.I.V.A.C.N.A. I ConventionSprcific weedend in June 2011 to be determinedTo be determined

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Registration--$20.00 $15.00 at an IVACNA event Come Join Us for a Celebration of Recovery Coming in June 2011. Please read flyer for more details.

Friday 6/24/2011 thru 6/26/2011

Little Girls Grow Up Group of Mid City AreaLittle Girls Grow Up 1st Annual Conferenceall weekendHyatt Regency McCormick Place

2233 S Martin Luther King Dr

Chicago

IL

Early Bird Registration $10. See flyer for registration and speaker tape details.


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