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July 
DateSponsorEventTimePlaceAddressCityStComments

Friday 7/3/2009 thru 7/4/2009

North SuburbsMidnight Bowling11 pm - 3 amRiver 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 AreaVolleyball and a mini BBQ!10 AM to 4 PMMontrose 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 SuburbsN.A.Bowling for Unity10:30 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 AreaJANA Annual Campoutall 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 AreaMonthly Social8 pm meeting, dance will followSt Thaddeus Church

9540 S Harvard

Chicago

IL

$5 at door, No Kids Allowed

Saturday 7/11/2009

Change Adds Up group of Illinois Valley AreaBeanbag Tournament and Cookout11 am cookout, tournament at 1 pmGebhard 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 SuburbsCrash Fest!Arrive @ 4pm Race starts @ 6pmIlliana 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 SuburbsBiking the Old Plank Trail10:00 am - its overPep 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 AreaVolleyball and a mini BBQ!10 AM to 4 PMMontrose 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 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

Sunday 7/19/2009

North City AreaVolleyball and a mini BBQ!10 AM to 4 PMMontrose 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 BorderlineLB Convention III 2nd Fundraiser1st Speaker @ 12:30pm, Dance Will Follow Speakathon1st 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 AreaMonthly SocialSpeaker at 8 pm, Dance at 9 pmDr 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 AreaVolleyball and a mini BBQ!10 AM to 4 PMMontrose 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 AreaSoftball TournamentArive 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 
DateSponsorEventTimePlaceAddressCityStComments

Saturday 8/1/2009

CSOInventory Taking Party10 am - 4 pmChicago 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 AreaVolleyball and a mini BBQ!10 AM to 4 PMMontrose 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

SWANASWANA Annual Picnic11:30 am - until ???, Speaker at 3 pmWhite 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 SuburbsMidnight Bowling11 pm - 3 amRiver 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 SuburbsBiking the Old Plank Trail10:00 am - its overPep 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 AreaMonthly Social8 pm meeting, dance will followSt Thaddeus Church

9540 S Harvard

Chicago

IL

$5 at door, No Kids Allowed

Sunday 8/9/2009

Near West SuburbsAnnual Picnic11 am to duskMaywood 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 AreaVolleyball and a mini BBQ!10 AM to 4 PMMontrose 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 SuburbsN.A.Bowling for Unity10:30 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 CommitteeYacht 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 SuburbsAnnual Picnic / Water ParkSpeaker at 12:00 noon, Picnic followsParadise 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 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

Sunday 8/16/2009

North City AreaVolleyball and a mini BBQ!10 AM to 4 PMMontrose 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 SuburbsCamping and Paintballing Weekend (Camping Part)all weekendMallard Bend Campground

2838 N. 4351 Rd.

Sheridan

IL

Camping is $12 per night per person.

Saturday 8/22/2009

West SuburbsCamping and Paintballing Weekend ( Paintballing part)Weekend9:30 am until its overFox 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

CRSCRegional PicnicDawn to DuskDowntown 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 AreaJoliet Area Annual PicnicDawn til DuskNowell 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 AreaMonthly SocialSpeaker at 8 pm, Dance at 9 pmDr 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 AreaVolleyball and a mini BBQ!10 AM to 4 PMMontrose 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 AreaLake Borderline Big Speakathon1st Speaker @ 5:00pm, then Dance will followVA 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 SuburbsSSASCNA I Area ConventionAll DayHoliday 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 AreaVolleyball and a mini BBQ!10 AM to 4 PMMontrose 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 
DateSponsorEventTimePlaceAddressCityStComments

Friday 9/4/2009 thru 9/5/2009

North SuburbsMidnight Bowling11 pm - 3 amRiver 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 SuburbsN.A.Bowling for Unity10:30 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 AreaMonthly Social8 pm meeting, dance will followSt Thaddeus Church

9540 S Harvard

Chicago

IL

$5 at door, No Kids Allowed

Saturday 9/12/2009

South SuburbsBiking the Old Plank Trail10:00 am - its overPep 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 AreaDay of The Dinosaurs 211:00 am-11:00 pmAmerican 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 AreaJACNA XII Speakathon Last BashSpeakers 2 pm - 8 pm, Dance 8 pm - midnightHarvey 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 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

Saturday 9/26/2009

Mid City AreaMonthly SocialSpeaker at 8 pm, Dance at 9 pmDr 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 
DateSponsorEventTimePlaceAddressCityStComments

Friday 10/2/2009 thru 10/3/2009

North SuburbsMidnight Bowling11 pm - 3 amRiver 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 SuburbsN.A.Bowling for Unity10:30 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 SuburbsBiking the Old Plank Trail10:00 am - its overPep 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 AreaMonthly Social8 pm meeting, dance will followSt Thaddeus Church

9540 S Harvard

Chicago

IL

$5 at door, No Kids Allowed

Saturday 10/10/2009

Lake Borderline AreaLake Borderline 3rd Annual Last Bash1st Speaker at 4 pm, then dance will followVA 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 CommitteeSponsor/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

CRSCCRSC Leadership Conference 2009 Part III12 noon - 12 midnightSouthside 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 AreaMonthly SocialSpeaker at 8 pm, Dance at 9 pmDr 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 AreaJACNA. XII Conventionall weekendDoubletree 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 SuburbsHalloween Dancetbdtbd

tbd

tbd

IL

Details will be posted with available. Check back for updates

November 
DateSponsorEventTimePlaceAddressCityStComments

Friday 11/6/2009 thru 11/8/2009

Lake Borderline AreaLBCNA III Convention - Together We Canall weekendHyatt 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 SuburbsMidnight Bowling11 pm - 3 amRiver 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 SuburbsN.A.Bowling for Unity10:30 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 AreaMonthly Social8 pm meeting, dance will followSt Thaddeus Church

9540 S Harvard

Chicago

IL

$5 at door, No Kids Allowed

Saturday 11/28/2009

Mid City AreaMonthly SocialSpeaker at 8 pm, Dance at 9 pmDr 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 
DateSponsorEventTimePlaceAddressCityStComments

Friday 12/4/2009 thru 12/5/2009

North SuburbsMidnight Bowling11 pm - 3 amRiver 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 AreaStronghold Retreatall weekendThe 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 SuburbsN.A.Bowling for Unity10:30 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 AreaMonthly Social8 pm meeting, dance will followSt Thaddeus Church

9540 S Harvard

Chicago

IL

$5 at door, No Kids Allowed

Saturday 12/26/2009

CRSCCRSC Leadership Conference 2009 Part IV12 noon - 12 midnightWestside 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 SuburbsNew Years Eve Dancetbdtbd

TBD

TBD

IL

Details will be added wihen available. Check back for details.

January 
DateSponsorEventTimePlaceAddressCityStComments

Thursday 1/7/2010 thru 1/10/2010

Chicago RegionCRC XXII Conventionall weekendHyatt Regency Chicago

151 Wacker Drive

Chicago

IL

Click on link for official CRC XXII Website for flyers, online registration, events, etc etc


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