2026 Ohio State Convention Planning Committee Meeting (Hybrid)
2026-01-28 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Shelly & Sands Learning Safety and Training Center, 4330 South River Rd, Zanesville, OH, 43701, United States
This Meeting is Hybrid
When: January 28th 2026 at 6:30 PM
Location: Shelly and Sands Training Center
4330 South River Rd
Zanesville, OH 43701 United States

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Topic: 2026 Ohio State Convention Planning Committee (Hybrid)
Time: Jan 28, 2026 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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District 1 Meeting
2026-02-07 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

Gahanna Group 77th Anniversary
2026-02-10 17:30 - 20:00 | Stoneybrook Church Gahanna, 485 Cherry Bottom Road, Gahanna, OH, 43230
Celebrate 77 Years of Fellowship!
The Gahanna Group is honored to invite you to our 77th Anniversary Celebration. Join us for an evening of food, reflection, and community as we mark nearly eight decades of recovery and support.
Event Details
Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Time: 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: Stonybrook Church 485 Cherry Bottom Road Gahanna, Ohio 43230
Schedule of Events
5:30 pm: Fellowship (Come early to connect!)
6:00 pm: Dinner & Sobriety Countdown
7:00 pm: Anniversary Lead
Join Us
Whether you are a longtime member of the Gahanna Group or looking to join our community for the first time, all are welcome to share in this milestone. We look forward to seeing you there!

2026 Conference of Delegates Past and Present
2026-02-13 15:00 - 2026-02-15 17:00 | Hilton Garden Inn, 1300 Cinema Way, Benton Harbor, MI, 49022, United States
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Join Us for the 2026 Conference of Delegates Past and Present!
All members of A.A. are invited to the 2026 Conference of Delegates Past and Present, an East Central Region event. Join us for a weekend of fellowship and service discussion in Benton Harbor, Michigan.

Date: Friday, February 13, 2026 Location: Hilton Garden Inn, 1300 Cinema Way, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Hotel Reservations: A block of rooms has been reserved at the conference location.
Hotel: Hilton Garden Inn
Phone: (269) 926-5000
Group Code: 52CDPP
Room Rates: $109 for a King room / $119 for a Double Queen room (plus tax).
Reservation Deadline: You must book by January 10, 2026, to receive the group rate.

More Information: For a full schedule, registration details, and the latest updates, please visit the event website at area34aa.org/52cdpp/.
For specific questions, you may email 52cdpp@gmail.comor call (616) 366-5143 (after 9:00 AM).

Early Evening Faith and Hope Group 35th Anniversary
2026-02-21 17:30 - 20:30 | Trinity United Church of Christ, 1180 Shanley Dr, Columbus, OH, 43224, United States
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Celebrate 35 Years with the Early Evening Faith and Hope Group!
The Early Evening Faith and Hope Group is excited to invite you to a very special celebration. This year marks our 35th Anniversary, and we are hosting an evening of food, fellowship, and inspiration to celebrate this milestone.
The event will feature a Dual Lead AA Speaker meeting with guest speakers Chris J. and Theresa Q. from Columbus, OH.
Event Details

Date: Saturday, February 21st, 2026.
Time: Food and Fellowship begins at 5:30 PM; Speakers begin at 7:00 PM.
Location: Trinity United Church of Christ, 1180 Shanley Drive, Columbus, OH 43224.

Join the Potluck
We encourage everyone to come join the fun and fellowship. We will be holding a potluck dinner, so please bring your favorite side dish to share with the group!

2026 Area 53 Mini Conference
2026-03-06 15:00 - 2026-03-08 09:00 | Deer Creek Lodge & Conference Center, 22300 State Park Road, Mt. Sterling, OH, 43143, United States
Online Registration in now in a Ticket. Please show your QR code to Registration to confirm payment. Thank You.

Helpful Links:

Mini Conference Event Page

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Deer Creek Website

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Accommodations:

Mention “Block code GARE” for conference room rates (until Feb. 7th, 2025)
Deer Creek Lodge & Conference Center
22300 State Park Road 20 Mount Sterling, Ohio, 43143
Room Reservations: 1-800-282-7275
Visit Deer Creek Website: https://www.deercreekstateparklodge.com/

Standard Room (per night) Thursday thru Sunday: $139
Cabins (per night) Thursday thru Sunday: $179 *plus taxes and fees

Mention “Block code GARE” for conference room rates (until Feb. 7th, 2025)

Meals And Gathering Room

Conference Meals
Conference meal ordering will be available until Feb 14th.
*Meals cannot be ordered after you arrive at the Mini-Conference.

Friday Dinner $41
Saturday Breakfast $27
Saturday Lunch $31
Saturday Banquet $44
Sunday Breakfast $30

*Meals cannot be ordered after you arrive at the Mini-Conference.

Mini-Conference Gathering Room (formerly hospitality room)
The Gathering Room will be in room 222 & 224* and it opens at 4:00 PM on Friday.
The Gathering Room (formerly hospitality room) will remain open the entire weekend.
*Room number subject to change.

CFC Quarterly Meeting
2026-03-07 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

Area 53 Assembly March 8th 2026
2026-03-08 10:00 - 17:00 | Deer Creek Lodge & Conference Center, 22300 State Park Road, Mt. Sterling, OH, 43143, United States
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.

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Area 55 Mini Conference
2026-03-13 15:00 - 2026-03-14 17:00 | First United Methodist Church – Bowling Green, Ohio, 1526 East Wooster Street, Bowling Green, OH, 43402, United States
The mini conference will be held Friday, March 13, 2026 and Saturday, March 14, 2026. Registration will open at 3 p.m. on Friday. The pre-conference meeting will be held at 4:10 p.m. on Friday. Registration opens at 7 a.m. on Saturday. Breakfast will be served at 8 a.m.
Where?
The mini conference will be held at First United Methodist Church, 1526 E Wooster St, Bowling Green, OH 43402.
Area 55 More Info

Area 56 Mini Conference
2026-03-20 15:00 - 2026-03-22 17:00 | Holiday Inn & Suites Cincinnati Eastgate Hotel, 4501 Eastgate Blvd, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45245
Friday March 20 – Sunday 22, 2026
Eastgate Holiday Inn
4501 Eastgate Blvd, Cincinnati, OH 45245
Area 56 More Info

Area 54 Mini Conference
2026-03-27 15:00 - 2026-03-29 11:30 | Quality Inn & Suites, 4742 Brecksville Rd, Richfield, OH, 44286
1st Area 54 NE Ohio General Service Mini Conference
Quality Inn & Suites
4742 Brecksville Rd., Richfield, OH 44286
Area 54 More Info Here

Monday Nite Steps and Traditions Group Anniversary
2026-03-30 18:00 - 20:00 | Meadow Park Church, 2425 Bethel Road, Columbus, OH, 43226, United States
Join us for an evening of food, fellowship, and inspiration as we celebrate the anniversary of the Monday Nite Steps and Traditions group!
Event Details

Date: Monday, March 30, 2026

Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Location: Meadow Park Church 2425 Bethel Rd Columbus, OH 43220

Schedule

6:00 PM: Food and Fellowship. The group will provide chicken, a side dish, and drinks.

7:00 PM: Guest Speaker – Janet S.

What to Bring
We invite you to contribute to our celebration! Please feel free to bring a side dish or a dessert to share with the community.

We look forward to seeing everyone there for this special milestone!
Would you like me to create a printable flyer version of this announcement or perhaps a social media graphic to go along with it?

Ohio State Convention Walkthrough
2026-04-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Private: Cherry Valley Hotel, 2999 Cherry Valley Rd, Newark, OH, 43055, United States
Join us for the upcoming walkthrough to continue planning the 70th Ohio State Convention of AA. This meeting will start at 10:00 AM.
When: Saturday, April 11th
Where: Cherry Valley Hotel
Time: 10:00 AM

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DCM Meeting - April 2026
2026-04-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Hoge Memorial Presbyterian Church, 2930 West Broad Street, Columbus, OH, 43204, United States
Attention all DCM’s please Join us for the quarterly DCM Meeting.
When: April 12th, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Where:
Hoge Memorial Presbyterian Church

2930 West Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43204

Area Planning Committee Meeting - April 2026
2026-04-12 13:00 - 16:00 | Hoge Memorial Presbyterian Church, 2930 West Broad Street, Columbus, OH, 43204, United States
Area 53 Committee: Guiding Our Assembly
What is the Area 53 Committee?
The Area 53 Committee serves as the steering committee for our Area Assembly. It’s comprised of key leaders and representatives dedicated to ensuring the smooth and effective operation of our Area 53 Assembly.
Who’s Involved?
The committee includes:

The Area Delegate and Alternate Delegate
All current Area Officers and Alternate Officers
District Committee Members (DCMs) or their Alternates
Chairpersons of our Standing Committees or their Alternates
The District Committee Member (DCM) Chairperson and their Alternate

What We Do:

Steering the Assembly: We act as the primary guiding force for the Area 53 Assembly, ensuring its effectiveness and relevance.
Agenda Setting: We collaborate to create the agenda for each Area 53 Assembly meeting, focusing on important topics and community needs.
Supporting Day-to-Day Operations: We assist the Area Officers in managing the ongoing business of the Area 53 Assembly.
Empowering Standing Committees: We provide support and resources to our Area’s Standing Committees, enabling them to achieve their goals.

Meeting Schedule:
We meet quarterly, specifically on the second Sunday of:

January
April
July
October

Transparency and Communication:
To ensure everyone is informed and prepared, the agenda for each Area Assembly meeting, which is created by this committee, is distributed to all Area Assembly members at least one month in advance.
Our Commitment:
The Area 53 Committee is dedicated to serving our community and fostering a strong, supportive environment for all. We strive to maintain open communication, effective organization, and a focus on the needs of our Area.

Committee Collaboration
2026-04-25 10:00 - 15:00 | Crossroads Ministry Center, 2095 West Fair Ave, Lancaster, 43130, United States
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The Marysville Group 54th Anniversary Celebration
2026-05-05 18:30 - 20:30 | FIRSTPRESBYTERIANCHURCH KENNEDYROOM, 210 W 5th St, Marysville, 43040, United States
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The Marysville Group is honored to invite the community to join us as we celebrate 54 years of service. This milestone event is a time for reflection, gratitude, and fellowship as we look back on over five decades of supporting our neighbors.

Event Details

When: Monday, May 5, 2026
Time: 06:30 pm – 08:30 pm
Where: 210 W 5th St, Marysville, Ohio 43040

Red, White and Sober - District 28
2026-07-04 15:00 - 19:00 | Trinity United Church of Christ, 1180 Shanley Dr, Columbus, OH, 43224, United States
Save the Date
5th Annual Red, White and Sober

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Woodsfield Big Book Study 44th Anniversary
2026-08-08 11:00 - 15:00 | Woodsfield Church of the Nazarene, 223 Maple Ave., Woodsfield, OH, 43793, United States
Woodsfield Big Book Study 44th Anniversary
11:00 am
03:00 pm
08/08/2026
Woodsfield Church of the Nazarene
223 Maple Ave
Woodsfield, Ohio43793 United States
Lead = Nichole C from Trinity UCC, Canton, OH

70th Ohio State Convention of AA
2026-08-14 15:00 - 2026-08-16 12:00 | Private: Cherry Valley Hotel, 2999 Cherry Valley Rd, Newark, OH, 43055, United States

Correctional Facilities Committee Workshop
2026-10-03 10:00 - 14:00 | Peace Lutheran Church, 455 Clark State Rd, Gahanna, Ohio, 43230
Correctional Facilities Committee Workshop
10:00 am – 02:00 pm
10/03/2026
Peace Lutheran Church
455 Clark State Rd
Gahanna, Ohio 43230 United States

Grapevine Committee Writers Workshop
2026-10-17 10:30 - 13:30 | Eastview Methodist Church, 1045 Ross Rd., Columbus, 43227, United States
Area 53 Grapevine Committee Presents:
Annual AA Grapevine Workshop
Saturday, October 17th, 2026
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Eastview Methodist Church
1045 Ross R. Columbus, OH 43227
Potluck, Panels, Speakers
Bring a dish and a friend!!
This committee will provide water and coffee.
grapevine@area53aa.org
