Area 53 AA

Treatment Facilities Committee Monthly Meeting
2025-10-18 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | COGF, 645 W. Broad St., Columbus, 43215, United States
The Treatment Facilities Committee assists individuals, groups, and districts in carrying the message to the alcoholic in a treatment facility setting. These settings include rehabilitation centers, nursing homes, psychiatric hospitals, homeless shelters, transitional housing, and outpatient programs.
The committee meets on the 3rd Saturday of every month at 12 pm in person and on zoom!
COGF, 651 W. Broad St., Columbus OH 43215
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Mad River Group Chili Cookoff
2025-10-18 17:00 - 20:30 | First Presbyterian Church, 116 W Court St, Urbana, 43078, United States
AA chili cook off
05:00 pm 08:30 pm
10/18/2025
Presbyterian Church, 116 W. Court St. Urbana, Ohio 43078 United States
Bring your Best Recipe and win cash!!
Bring a dessert or side if you please!
Fellowship and fun before during and after!
$1 bills to vote for the People’s Choice!
25 cents to taste each entry!

CPC/PI Committee Meeting
2025-10-19 15:00 - 16:30 | Franklinton Library, 1061 W Town St, Columbus, 43222, United States
CPC-PI Committee Monthly Meeting
03:00 pm 04:30 pm
02/16/2025
Franklinton Library
1061 W Town St
Columbus Ohio 43222 United States
Meeting held in large Meeting Room on second floor. Zoom access available for those unable to attend in person.

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District 12 Meeting
2025-10-19 16:00 - 17:00 | Springfield Alano Club Inc, 1557 E Main St, Springfield, 45503, United States
3rd Sunday of the Month at 4:00 PM

Good Samaritan Group of AA 60th Anniversary
2025-10-19 16:30 - 19:00 | Rehoboth Temple Church of Christ, 1111 East Long St., Columbus, 43203, United States

District 19 Meeting
2025-10-19 18:00 - 19:00 | Sabina United Methodist Church, 61 W Elm St, Sabina, 45169, United States
3rd Sunday of the Month at 6:00 PM

District 15 Meeting
2025-10-22 18:30 - 19:30 | Serenity House Marietta, 431 3rd Street, Marietta, OH, 45750, United States
4th Wednesday of the month at 6:30
431 3rd St, Marietta, OH 45750, USA

Accessibilities Committee Meeting
2025-10-25 11:00 - 12:00 | Online Meeting
The Accessibilities Committee meets on Zoom every fourth Saturday of the month from 11 am to 12 noon.
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Meeting ID: 993 2541 0386
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Stay Sober for October - District 28
2025-10-25 17:00 - 21:00 | Christian Assembly Church, 4099 Karl Rd, Columbus, 43224, United States
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Stay Sober for October – 4th AnnualHosted by District 28
When: Saturday, October 25, 2025, 5:00-9:00 PMWhere: Christian Assembly ChurchWho: Open to all – newcomers, long-timers, family, and friends are welcome.
What to ExpectJoin District 28 for our 4th Annual “Stay Sober for October” event – an evening of fellowship, encouragement, and connection. Come for Dance off, Costume Contest, GSR School, 7th Tradition Workshop, Potluck and fellwoship, and stay for the sobriety countdown.
Schedule• Doors open: 5:00 PM• Wrap-up: 9:00 PM
Contact: Kathy C dcm28@Area53aa.org
Let’s celebrate recovery and support for one another – one day at a time. See you on October 25th!

District 34 Meeting
2025-10-26 17:30 - 18:30 | Hoge Memorial Presbyterian Church, 2930 West Broad Street, Columbus, OH, 43204, United States
4th Sunday of the month at 5:30 PM
Hoge Memorial Presbyterian Church, 2930 W Broad St, Columbus, OH 43204, USA

Fellowship of the Spirit Midwest
2025-10-31 - 2025-11-02 | Higher Ground Retreat and Conference Center, 3820 Logan Creek Drive, West Harrison, IN, 47060, United States
*THIS IS NOT AN AREA 53 GENERAL SERVICE EVENT*

Dates: October 31, 2025-November 2, 2025
Name: Fellowship of the Spirit Midwest
Location: Higher Ground Retreat and Conference Center
3820 Logan Creek Drive
West Harrison, IN 47060
Website: http://www.FOTSMidwest.org
Email: fots.midwest@gmail.com

Archives Committee Meeting
2025-11-01 09:00 - 22:30 | OH
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Grapevine Committee Monthly Meeting
2025-11-01 11:00 - 12:00 | COGF, 645 W. Broad St., Columbus, 43215, United States
The Grapevine Committee assists groups in Area 53 with the distribution and introduction of the AA Grapevine magazine. The Committee attends events in the area informing members about the Grapevine through displays and other suitable methods, regarding all available Grapevine publications, audio-visual materials, and other special items.
All GVRs are encouraged to attend the committee meeting.
The committee meets on the 1st Saturday of every month at 11 am.
COGF, 651 W. Broad St., Columbus OH 43215
If you cannot be in attendance we now have the meeting hybrid!!
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Archives Open House
2025-11-02 12:00 - 15:00 | COGF, 645 W. Broad St., Columbus, 43215, United States
Area 53 Archives Committee and Central Ohio Group Fellowship will be hosting an Archives Open House on Sunday, November 2 from 10 AM until 2 PM. This event, hosted in the COGF meeting room at 645 West Broad Street, will be held in conjunction with the 76th anniversary of COGF.
The Archives Open House will provide a wonderful opportunity for members to view a large variety of items dating back to the earliest state of fellowship and its establishment in the communities of Area 53. Archivists and well-informed members will be on hand to share how these items tell the story of how early members labored to carry AA’s message of hope for recovery from alcoholism throughout Central and Southeast Ohio and beyond.

District 8/9 Meeting
2025-11-02 13:00 - 14:00 | Trinity Episcopal Church, 76 East Main Street, Newark, OH, 43055, United States
1st Sunday at 1:00 PM
Trinity Episcopal Church, 76 E Main St, Newark, OH 43055, USA

District 16 Meeting
2025-11-02 17:00 - 18:00 | Athens First United Methodist Church, 2 S College St, Athens, 45701, United States
1st Sunday at 5:00 PM
Athens First United Methodist Church, 2 S College St, Athens, OH 45701, USA

District 17 Meeting
2025-11-02 17:00 - 18:00 | Sacred Heart Church and Rectory, 161 Mulberry Ave, Pomeroy, o, 45769, United States
First Sunday of the Month at 5:00 PM
Sacred Heart Church and Rectory, 161 Mulberry Ave, Pomeroy, OH 45769, USA

District 12 Area 53 Yearly Gathering
2025-11-03 08:00 - 17:00 | Covenant Presbyterian Church, 201 North Limestone Street, Springfield, 45503, United States
2025 District 12 & Area 53 Yearly Gathering

Join Us for a Day of Fellowship, Food, and Fun!
You’re warmly invited to our annual gathering! Come connect with the community and enjoy a day filled with inspiration, wonderful food, and great company.
What to Expect:

Inspiring Speakers: Hear powerful messages and stories from our lineup of interesting speakers.
Delicious Food: Enjoy a complimentary potato bar complete with all the fixings and a fresh salad.
Fun & Prizes: Get ready for our entertaining “Answer & Win” challenge! Between speakers, you’ll have the chance to answer questions and win great prizes.

Admission: This is a free event for all to attend. Contributions are welcome and gratefully accepted.

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District 11 Meeting
2025-11-03 18:00 - 19:00 | First Presbyterian Church – Marysville, 210 West Fifth Street, Marysville, OH, 43040
First Monday of the Month at 6:00 PM
First Presbyterian Church, 210 W 5th St, Marysville, OH 43040, USA

District 30 Meeting
2025-11-05 17:00 - 19:00 | Upper Arlington Public Library – Tremont Road Branch, 2800 Tremont Rd, Upper Arlington, OH, 43221, United States
1st Wednesday of the month at 5:00 PM
Upper Arlington Public Library – Tremont Road Branch
2800 Tremont Rd
Upper Arlington , OH 43221

District 22 Meeting
2025-11-05 18:00 - 19:00 | OH
First Wednesday of the month at 6:00 PM
On Zoom
Zoom Meeting Code: 727 4436 6620
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2026 Mini Conference Committee Meeting - Hybrid
2025-11-06 19:00 - 20:30 | Shelly & Sands Learning Safety and Training Center, 4330 South River Rd, Zanesville, OH, 43701, United States
Next Meeting
November 6th, 2025.
7:00 PM
Hybrid Meeting
Zoom Meeting ID: 832 5210 8805
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Shelly & Sands Safety Training Center
4330 S River Rd, Zanesville, OH 43701

Area Service Sharing Session
2025-11-12 19:00 - 21:00 | OH

2026 Ohio State AA Convention Planning Committee
2025-11-20 20:00 - 21:30 | https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83087616120?pwd=[REDACTED]
Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025.
Time: 8:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Platform: Virtual (Zoom)
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We look forward to seeing you there and beginning this journey of service together.

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District 13/14 Meeting
2025-11-23 18:30 - 19:30 | Lancaster Area Intergroup, 723 Slocum Ave, Lancaster, 43130, United States
District 13/14 mtg.
06:30 pm 07:30 pm
11/23/2025
723 Slocum Ave
Lancaster, Ohio 43130 United States
GSR mtg.
Email dcm13@area53.org

Thanksgiving Gratitude Breakfast & Tickathon
2025-11-27 08:00 - 11:00 | St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 320 2nd St, Marietta, 45750, United States

District 1 Meeting
2025-12-06 10:00 - 11:00 | Recovery Zone, 440 South St. Paris Street, Bellefontaine, 43311, United States
District 1 meetings are held every other (even months) 1st Saturday of the month at 10:00 AM.
440 South St. Paris Street
Bellefontaine OH 43311

CFC Quarterly Meeting
2025-12-06 10:00 - 11:00 | COGF, 645 W. Broad St., Columbus, 43215, United States
Quarterly meeting of the Correctional Facilities Committee, where we review and vote on Trusted Servant reports (such as last quarter’s meeting minutes, funds collected, literature distributed, etc.), as well as discuss and vote on old and new business for the Committee. We also share brief reports from GIR’s and Outside Sponsors. We highly encourage participation over Zoom if members are unable to physically attend.
Hybrid
Central Ohio Group Fellowship of Alcoholics Anonymous
651 W Broad St
Columbus, OH 43215
USA
Link: Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 889 7192 9262
Pass Code: area53

Mini Conference Planning Committee
2025-12-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Shelly & Sands Learning Safety and Training Center, 4330 South River Rd, Zanesville, OH, 43701, United States
Come help us plan the 2026 Mini Conference!
This meeting is hybrid.

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Area 53 is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: 2026 Mini Conference committee
Time: Dec 11, 2025 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Area 53 Assembly December 2025
2025-12-21 10:00 - 17:00 | Crossroads Ministry Center, 2095 West Fair Ave, Lancaster, 43130, United States
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Assembly Documents

Please Register by clicking on “GET TICKETS” button.
Fill out the simple form and present the QR code when you attend the assembly for the Registration Table to check you in quickly, if you loose your QR code, you can simply just tell them your name if you loose your QR code email.

Dear trusted servants:

Please be advised that the December Area 53 Assembly has been rescheduled. We will now be meeting on Sunday, December 21, 2025.
If you registered for yesterday’s Assembly, your registration is still valid. You do not need to re-register.
We want to extend our sincere gratitude to all of you for being understanding and willing to reschedule. Your flexibility allows us to ensure we have a full and effective Assembly to close out the year.

Potluck & Fellowship

The DCMs will be hosting a potluck this coming Sunday! Come enjoy food and fellowship with your trusted servants. While the food is provided for this meeting, we are willing to accept contributions which will go toward our next assembly potluck in June.
If you have any questions specifically regarding the potluck,

please contact Maria C at dcmc@area53aa.org.

Key Agenda Items

Passing the 2026 Budget: It is vital that we review and vote on the financial plan for the upcoming year.
GSR Sharing Session: We will be holding space for General Service Representatives to share their experience, strength, and hope on how to improve the Area 53 Assembly.

Materials to Pick Up & Take Back
We will have printed materials available at the Assembly. Please be prepared to pick these up and take them back to your districts and home groups:

2026 Area 53 Mini-Conference Flyers
2026 Ohio State Convention “Save the Date” Flyers
GSO Final Reports

Meeting Details

Date: Sunday, December 21, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Crossroads Ministry Center, 2095 W Fair Ave, Lancaster, OH 43130

Thank you for your service. If you have questions regarding the reschedule or the assembly agenda, please contact the Chair, Mac C., at chair@area53aa.org.

Assembly Documents

Directions to Assembly
