| July |
| Date | Sponsor | Event | Time | Place | Address | City | St | Comments |
Friday 7/3/2009 thru 7/4/2009 | North Suburbs | Midnight Bowling | 11 pm - 3 am | River Rand Bowl | 191 S. River RD | Des Plaines | IL | Bowling $15.00. Speaker meeting @ 11:00PM $15.00 includes unlimited bowling & Shoes. Meeting and Fellowshipping are FREE! |
Sunday 7/5/2009 | North City Area | Volleyball
and a mini BBQ! | 10 AM to 4 PM | Montrose Beach | Montrose and Lake Shore Drive | Chicago | IL | Montrose Beach Farthest set
of Volleyball nets (Southwest) Just
South of the boat house. A $3.00 donation gets you unlimited food and
drink—feel free bring something extra for the
group. |
Friday 7/10/2009 | West Suburbs | N.A.Bowling for Unity | 10:30 P.M. till 12:30A.M. | Brunswick Zone | 1555 W 75th St | Woodridge | IL | Cost $9.00 per person with shoes included.. Bowl as many games as you can for two hours. |
Friday 7/10/2009 thru 7/12/2009 | Joliet Area | JANA Annual Campout | all weekend (noon to noon) | Four Star Campgrounds | 2776 East 2625th Road, Unit 2048 | Marseilles | IL | $5.00 for a bundle for wood. $20.00 a night or $40.00 per tent for the weekend. Must have your own tent. Showers, bathrooms , swimming pool and playground. Also electricity
From I-80 Exit 97-Marseilles, go south 3/10 of a mile, turn left on N. 30th Rd., 1 1/2 miles turn right on E 2575th Rd., follow signs. Campground approximately 4 miles from 1-80. |
Saturday 7/11/2009 | South City Area | Monthly Social | 8 pm meeting, dance will follow | St Thaddeus Church | 9540 S Harvard | Chicago | IL | $5 at door, No Kids Allowed |
Saturday 7/11/2009 | Change Adds Up group of Illinois Valley Area | Beanbag Tournament and Cookout | 11 am cookout, tournament at 1 pm | Gebhard Park | Take Rte 47 towards Morris then turn W on Jefferson St. Turn L on Ottawa | Morris | IL | Sugg donation $3 for adults $1.50 for kids. Prizes will be awarded to 1st place team |
Saturday 7/11/2009 | South Suburbs | Crash Fest! | Arrive @ 4pm
Race starts @ 6pm | Illiana Speedway | 7211 US Rte 30 | Schererville | IN | Cost $10-$15 Located 2 1/2 Miles East of US 41 or 5 Miles West of I-65 on U.S. 30. The number of tickets is limited, hurry before they are gone! |
Saturday 7/11/2009 | South Suburbs | Biking the Old Plank Trail | 10:00 am - its over | Pep Boys Parking Lot (Northeast Corner) Meet in The Gazebo next to the Trail | 21610 Cicero Ave | Matteson | IL | Bike the Historic Old Plank Trail from Matteson to Frankfort and Back (12 miles total, paved asphalt, leisurely pace) Sorry, No Harleys! 2nd Saturday of each month from May thru October |
Sunday 7/12/2009 | North City Area | Volleyball
and a mini BBQ! | 10 AM to 4 PM | Montrose Beach | Montrose and Lake Shore Drive | Chicago | IL | Montrose Beach Farthest set
of Volleyball nets (Southwest) Just
South of the boat house. A $3.00 donation gets you unlimited food and
drink—feel free bring something extra for the
group. |
Sunday 7/19/2009 | Illinois Valley Area | Campfire Meeting | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm | Channahon 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 |
Sunday 7/19/2009 | North City Area | Volleyball
and a mini BBQ! | 10 AM to 4 PM | Montrose Beach | Montrose and Lake Shore Drive | Chicago | IL | Montrose Beach Farthest set
of Volleyball nets (Southwest) Just
South of the boat house. A $3.00 donation gets you unlimited food and
drink—feel free bring something extra for the
group. |
Saturday 7/25/2009 | Lake Borderline | LB Convention III 2nd Fundraiser | 1st Speaker @ 12:30pm, Dance Will Follow Speakathon | 1st United Methodist Church | 128 N. Martin Luther King | Waukegan | IL | Food/Refreshments will be sold. Admission is $5.00 |
Saturday 7/25/2009 | Mid City Area | Monthly Social | Speaker at 8 pm, Dance at 9 pm | Dr King's Boys Club | 2950 W Washington Blvd | Chicago | IL | SPEAKER AT 8:00 PM (FREE)
DANCE BEGINS AT 9:00 PM ($6.00)/Recovery Homes $3.00 |
Sunday 7/26/2009 | North City Area | Volleyball
and a mini BBQ! | 10 AM to 4 PM | Montrose Beach | Montrose and Lake Shore Drive | Chicago | IL | Montrose Beach Farthest set
of Volleyball nets (Southwest) Just
South of the boat house. A $3.00 donation gets you unlimited food and
drink—feel free bring something extra for the
group. |
Sunday 7/26/2009 | Early Birds Get Recovery group of Illinois Valley Area | Softball Tournament | Arive at 12:30 pm. Game begins at 1 pm | . | I-55 to exit 248, East on Rte 6, then Left on McClintock Rd Look for Baseball Field #1 on the right hand side | Channahon | IL | Free beverages provided by Activities Committee. Bring treats if you want to eat. Donations are welcome |
| August |
| Date | Sponsor | Event | Time | Place | Address | City | St | Comments |
Saturday 8/1/2009 | CSO | Inventory Taking Party | 10 am - 4 pm | Chicago Service Office | Eisenhower Tower (1701 1st Ave,), 5th floor | Maywood | IL | Contact the CSO at 708-450-1880 for more information and to be put on volunteer list. |
Sunday 8/2/2009 | North City Area | Volleyball
and a mini BBQ! | 10 AM to 4 PM | Montrose Beach | Montrose and Lake Shore Drive | Chicago | IL | Montrose Beach Farthest set
of Volleyball nets (Southwest) Just
South of the boat house. A $3.00 donation gets you unlimited food and
drink—feel free bring something extra for the
group. |
Sunday 8/2/2009 | SWANA | SWANA Annual Picnic | 11:30 am - until ???, Speaker at 3 pm | White Eagle Woods | Near 41st St west of Harlem | Stickney | IL | FREE! Food Fun Fellowship. Please bring a newcomer and some ice. |
Friday 8/7/2009 thru 8/8/2009 | North Suburbs | Midnight Bowling | 11 pm - 3 am | River Rand Bowl | 191 S. River RD | Des Plaines | IL | Bowling $15.00. Speaker meeting @ 11:00PM $15.00 includes unlimited bowling & Shoes. Meeting and Fellowshipping are FREE! |
Saturday 8/8/2009 | South Suburbs | Biking the Old Plank Trail | 10:00 am - its over | Pep Boys Parking Lot (Northeast Corner) Meet in The Gazebo next to the Trail | 21610 Cicero Ave | Matteson | IL | Bike the Historic Old Plank Trail from Matteson to Frankfort and Back (12 miles total, paved asphalt, leisurely pace) Sorry, No Harleys! 2nd Saturday of each month from May thru October |
Saturday 8/8/2009 | South City Area | Monthly Social | 8 pm meeting, dance will follow | St Thaddeus Church | 9540 S Harvard | Chicago | IL | $5 at door, No Kids Allowed |
Sunday 8/9/2009 | Near West Suburbs | Annual Picnic | 11 am to dusk | Maywood Grove Forest Preserve | Lake and 1st Ave - NE corner | Maywood | IL | 12:00noon FOOD SERVED
2:00pm SPEAKER
DUSK END TIME
cost: FREE |
Sunday 8/9/2009 | North City Area | Volleyball
and a mini BBQ! | 10 AM to 4 PM | Montrose Beach | Montrose and Lake Shore Drive | Chicago | IL | Montrose Beach Farthest set
of Volleyball nets (Southwest) Just
South of the boat house. A $3.00 donation gets you unlimited food and
drink—feel free bring something extra for the
group. |
Friday 8/14/2009 | West Suburbs | N.A.Bowling for Unity | 10:30 P.M. till 12:30A.M. | Brunswick Zone | 1555 W 75th St | Woodridge | IL | Cost $9.00 per person with shoes included.. Bowl as many games as you can for two hours. |
Friday 8/14/2009 | CRC Fundraising and Entertainment Committee | Yacht Club Party | . | . | 5900 So. LakeShore Dr | Chicago | IL | Not a boat. Tickets are $15
If you have white please wear it. |
Saturday 8/15/2009 | West Suburbs | Annual Picnic / Water Park | Speaker at 12:00 noon, Picnic follows | Paradise Cove Water Park | Grace St. and St. Charles Rd | Lombard | IL | Swimming $10, Pop $0.50, Water $ 1.00, Free food. |
Sunday 8/16/2009 | Illinois Valley Area | Campfire Meeting | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm | Channahon 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 |
Sunday 8/16/2009 | North City Area | Volleyball
and a mini BBQ! | 10 AM to 4 PM | Montrose Beach | Montrose and Lake Shore Drive | Chicago | IL | Montrose Beach Farthest set
of Volleyball nets (Southwest) Just
South of the boat house. A $3.00 donation gets you unlimited food and
drink—feel free bring something extra for the
group. |
Friday 8/21/2009 thru 8/23/2009 | West Suburbs | Camping and Paintballing Weekend (Camping Part) | all weekend | Mallard Bend Campground | 2838 N. 4351 Rd. | Sheridan | IL | Camping is $12 per night per person. |
Saturday 8/22/2009 | West Suburbs | Camping and Paintballing Weekend ( Paintballing part)Weekend | 9:30 am until its over | Fox Valley Paintball Field | . | Millington | IL | Paintballing $25 w/Equipment, $30 wi/o Equipment. Case of paint is $40. Meet at Field at 9:30 am Saturday morning. This event is part of the combined Camping and Paintballing Weekend |
Saturday 8/22/2009 | CRSC | Regional Picnic | Dawn to Dusk | Downtown Grant Park | Lake Shore Drive / Randolph Street | Chicago | IL | Newcomer Appreciation Day
Speakers - CRSC Area Events Chairs
Food - Fellowship & Fun
CRSC Areas Sponsorhip Appreciated
cost: $5. sugg / To Eat |
Saturday 8/22/2009 6:00:00 AM | Joliet Area | Joliet Area Annual Picnic | Dawn til Dusk | Nowell Park | 5 MILLS ROAD | Joliet | IL | FOOD IS FREE POP AND WATER WILL BE SOLD.
THERE WILL BE A SPEAKER, A PLAY GROUND AND GAMES FOR CHILDREN, COME OUT FOR A GOOD TIME AND FELLOWSHIP, OPEN TO ANYONE FAMILY FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT . |
Saturday 8/22/2009 6:00:00 AM | Mid City Area | Monthly Social | Speaker at 8 pm, Dance at 9 pm | Dr King's Boys Club | 2950 W Washington Blvd | Chicago | IL | SPEAKER AT 8:00 PM (FREE)
DANCE BEGINS AT 9:00 PM ($6.00)/Recovery Homes $3.00 |
Sunday 8/23/2009 | North City Area | Volleyball
and a mini BBQ! | 10 AM to 4 PM | Montrose Beach | Montrose and Lake Shore Drive | Chicago | IL | Montrose Beach Farthest set
of Volleyball nets (Southwest) Just
South of the boat house. A $3.00 donation gets you unlimited food and
drink—feel free bring something extra for the
group. |
Saturday 8/29/2009 | Lake Borderline Area | Lake Borderline Big Speakathon | 1st Speaker @ 5:00pm, then Dance will follow | VA Medical Center, Bldg 4 | 3001 Green Bay Rd | North Chicago | IL | Cost of dance $5.00. See p 2 of flyer for directions. Take 94 Milwaukee Edens Expressway which will merge into Route 41 Expressway. Turn right on Buckley Rd., cross over Greenbay Rd., and turn right into 1st parking lot of the VA(Landmark) there's a light there. Once you enter parking lot turn left, then right @ 1st stop sign, right @ 2nd stop sign, then a left and park. |
Saturday 8/29/2009 | South Suburbs | SSASCNA I Area Convention | All Day | Holiday Inn Select Inn and Conv Ctr | 18501 S Harlem | Tinley Park | IL | It's PRE-PAID. This convention will only be ONE DAY LONG, so don't miss it. Be a part of South Suburban NA History! CLICK ON LINK FOR REGISTRATION FLYER |
Sunday 8/30/2009 | North City Area | Volleyball
and a mini BBQ! | 10 AM to 4 PM | Montrose Beach | Montrose and Lake Shore Drive | Chicago | IL | Montrose Beach Farthest set
of Volleyball nets (Southwest) Just
South of the boat house. A $3.00 donation gets you unlimited food and
drink—feel free bring something extra for the
group. |
| September |
| Date | Sponsor | Event | Time | Place | Address | City | St | Comments |
Friday 9/4/2009 thru 9/5/2009 | North Suburbs | Midnight Bowling | 11 pm - 3 am | River Rand Bowl | 191 S. River RD | Des Plaines | IL | Bowling $15.00. Speaker meeting @ 11:00PM $15.00 includes unlimited bowling & Shoes. Meeting and Fellowshipping are FREE! |
Friday 9/11/2009 | West Suburbs | N.A.Bowling for Unity | 10:30 P.M. till 12:30A.M. | Brunswick Zone | 1555 W 75th St | Woodridge | IL | Cost $9.00 per person with shoes included.. Bowl as many games as you can for two hours. |
Saturday 9/12/2009 | South City Area | Monthly Social | 8 pm meeting, dance will follow | St Thaddeus Church | 9540 S Harvard | Chicago | IL | $5 at door, No Kids Allowed |
Saturday 9/12/2009 | South Suburbs | Biking the Old Plank Trail | 10:00 am - its over | Pep Boys Parking Lot (Northeast Corner) Meet in The Gazebo next to the Trail | 21610 Cicero Ave | Matteson | IL | Bike the Historic Old Plank Trail from Matteson to Frankfort and Back (12 miles total, paved asphalt, leisurely pace) Sorry, No Harleys! 2nd Saturday of each month from May thru October |
Saturday 9/12/2009 | Steps to freedom Group of the Indiana South Shore Area | Day of The Dinosaurs 2 | 11:00 am-11:00 pm | American Legion 1899 | 1899 Central Ave | Lake Station | IN | Speaker Event.take I-94 East into Indiana. exit at Central Ave.(exit 13)Turn right at Central Ave. Take Central for 1.2 Miles to American Legion at Southwest corner of Central & Grand. |
Saturday 9/19/2009 | Joliet Area | JACNA XII Speakathon Last Bash | Speakers 2 pm - 8 pm, Dance 8 pm - midnight | Harvey 100 Club | 114 E. 155th St. | Harvey | IL | Dance $5, Food Fun Fellowship! Joliet Convention Registrations will be sold for $15 at this event |
Sunday 9/20/2009 | Illinois Valley Area | Campfire Meeting | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm | Channahon 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 |
Saturday 9/26/2009 | Mid City Area | Monthly Social | Speaker at 8 pm, Dance at 9 pm | Dr King's Boys Club | 2950 W Washington Blvd | Chicago | IL | SPEAKER AT 8:00 PM (FREE)
DANCE BEGINS AT 9:00 PM ($6.00)/Recovery Homes $3.00 |
| October |
| Date | Sponsor | Event | Time | Place | Address | City | St | Comments |
Friday 10/2/2009 thru 10/3/2009 | North Suburbs | Midnight Bowling | 11 pm - 3 am | River Rand Bowl | 191 S. River RD | Des Plaines | IL | Bowling $15.00. Speaker meeting @ 11:00PM $15.00 includes unlimited bowling & Shoes. Meeting and Fellowshipping are FREE! |
Friday 10/9/2009 | West Suburbs | N.A.Bowling for Unity | 10:30 P.M. till 12:30A.M. | Brunswick Zone | 1555 W 75th St | Woodridge | IL | Cost $9.00 per person with shoes included.. Bowl as many games as you can for two hours. |
Saturday 10/10/2009 | South Suburbs | Biking the Old Plank Trail | 10:00 am - its over | Pep Boys Parking Lot (Northeast Corner) Meet in The Gazebo next to the Trail | 21610 Cicero Ave | Matteson | IL | Bike the Historic Old Plank Trail from Matteson to Frankfort and Back (12 miles total, paved asphalt, leisurely pace) Sorry, No Harleys! 2nd Saturday of each month from May thru October |
Saturday 10/10/2009 | South City Area | Monthly Social | 8 pm meeting, dance will follow | St Thaddeus Church | 9540 S Harvard | Chicago | IL | $5 at door, No Kids Allowed |
Saturday 10/10/2009 | Lake Borderline Area | Lake Borderline 3rd Annual Last Bash | 1st Speaker at 4 pm, then dance will follow | VA Medical Center, Bldg 4 | 3001 Green Bay Rd | North Chicago | IL | Cost of dance $5.00. See p2 of flyer flyer for directions. Take 94 Milwaukee Edens Expressway which will merge into Route 41 Expressway. Turn right on Buckley Rd., cross over Greenbay Rd., and turn right into 1st parking lot of the VA(Landmark) there's a light there. Once you enter parking lot turn left, then right @ 1st stop sign, right @ 2nd stop sign, then a left and park. |
Saturday 10/17/2009 | CRC Fundraining and Entertainment Committee | Sponsor/Sponsee Ball | . | Harambee House | 11901 S. Loomis | Chicago | IL | $28.00 a person or $240.00 per table (seats10 people at a table) |
Saturday 10/24/2009 | CRSC | CRSC Leadership Conference 2009 Part III | 12 noon - 12 midnight | Southside Chicagoland | TBA | TBA | IL | : CRSC Leadership Conference 2009 Part III Speakers - CRSC Area Convention Chairs Main Speaker - CRC Convention Chair Speakers 12noon - 8pm Social ($5. sugg) 8pm - 12mid Cards, Games, Food, Fellowship & Fun |
Saturday 10/24/2009 | Mid City Area | Monthly Social | Speaker at 8 pm, Dance at 9 pm | Dr King's Boys Club | 2950 W Washington Blvd | Chicago | IL | SPEAKER AT 8:00 PM (FREE)
DANCE BEGINS AT 9:00 PM ($6.00)/Recovery Homes $3.00 |
Friday 10/30/2009 thru 11/1/2009 | Joliet Area | JACNA. XII Convention | all weekend | Doubletree Hotel Chicago | 1909 Spring Road | Oak Brook | IL | Registration: $20
Banquet: $30
Room rate: $89 + Tax
For Hotel reservations call 800-222-8733
Click on link for registration form. |
Saturday 10/31/2009 | West Suburbs | Halloween Dance | tbd | tbd | tbd | tbd | IL | Details will be posted with available. Check back for updates |
| November |
| Date | Sponsor | Event | Time | Place | Address | City | St | Comments |
Friday 11/6/2009 thru 11/8/2009 | Lake Borderline Area | LBCNA III Convention - Together We Can | all weekend | Hyatt Deerfield | 1750 Lake Cook Rd | Deerfield | IL | Click on link for registration flyer. No Addict Will Be Turned Away - All Meetings and Workshops are Open |
Friday 11/6/2009 thru 11/7/2009 | North Suburbs | Midnight Bowling | 11 pm - 3 am | River Rand Bowl | 191 S. River RD | Des Plaines | IL | Bowling $15.00. Speaker meeting @ 11:00PM $15.00 includes unlimited bowling & Shoes. Meeting and Fellowshipping are FREE! |
Friday 11/13/2009 | West Suburbs | N.A.Bowling for Unity | 10:30 P.M. till 12:30A.M. | Brunswick Zone | 1555 W 75th St | Woodridge | IL | Cost $9.00 per person with shoes included.. Bowl as many games as you can for two hours. |
Saturday 11/14/2009 | South City Area | Monthly Social | 8 pm meeting, dance will follow | St Thaddeus Church | 9540 S Harvard | Chicago | IL | $5 at door, No Kids Allowed |
Saturday 11/28/2009 | Mid City Area | Monthly Social | Speaker at 8 pm, Dance at 9 pm | Dr King's Boys Club | 2950 W Washington Blvd | Chicago | IL | SPEAKER AT 8:00 PM (FREE)
DANCE BEGINS AT 9:00 PM ($6.00)/Recovery Homes $3.00 |
| December |
| Date | Sponsor | Event | Time | Place | Address | City | St | Comments |
Friday 12/4/2009 thru 12/5/2009 | North Suburbs | Midnight Bowling | 11 pm - 3 am | River Rand Bowl | 191 S. River RD | Des Plaines | IL | Bowling $15.00. Speaker meeting @ 11:00PM $15.00 includes unlimited bowling & Shoes. Meeting and Fellowshipping are FREE! |
Friday 12/4/2009 thru 12/6/2009 | West Suburbs Area | Stronghold Retreat | all weekend | The Stronghold Retreat Center | 1922 IL Route 2 North | Oregon | IL | $75.00 before October 1st, $85.00 afterwards. 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. |
Friday 12/11/2009 | West Suburbs | N.A.Bowling for Unity | 10:30 P.M. till 12:30A.M. | Brunswick Zone | 1555 W 75th St | Woodridge | IL | Cost $9.00 per person with shoes included.. Bowl as many games as you can for two hours. |
Saturday 12/12/2009 | South City Area | Monthly Social | 8 pm meeting, dance will follow | St Thaddeus Church | 9540 S Harvard | Chicago | IL | $5 at door, No Kids Allowed |
Saturday 12/26/2009 | CRSC | CRSC Leadership Conference 2009 Part IV | 12 noon - 12 midnight | Westside Chicagoland | TBA | TBA | IL | Chicagoland
description: CRSC Leadership Conference 2009 Part IV Speakers-CRSC Regional Commitee Members Main Speaker - Regional Delegate Speakers 12 noon - 8pm Social ($5.sugg) 8pm - 12 mid Cards, Games, Food, Fellowship & Fun
cost: $5. sugg |
Thursday 12/31/2009 | West Suburbs | New Years Eve Dance | tbd | tbd | TBD | TBD | IL | Details will be added wihen available. Check back for details. |
| January |
| Date | Sponsor | Event | Time | Place | Address | City | St | Comments |
Thursday 1/7/2010 thru 1/10/2010 | Chicago Region | CRC XXII Convention | all weekend | Hyatt Regency Chicago | 151 Wacker Drive | Chicago | IL | Click on link for official CRC XXII Website for flyers, online registration, events, etc etc |