Area 53 AA

Marietta Serenity Group Anniversary Picnic - June 28
2025-06-28 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Tomlinson Park, 601 WV-14, Williamstown, WV, 26187, United States
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Mark Your Calendars! Marietta Serenity Group Anniversary Picnic
Join us for our annual anniversary picnic as we celebrate another year of recovery, fellowship, and support!
We’ll be gathering at Tomlinson Park in Williamstown, West Virginia (corner of Highland Avenue and W. Fifth St., WV 26187, USA) on Saturday, June 28th, 2025, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
Come enjoy an afternoon of food and fellowship starting at 3:00 PM, followed by an inspiring speaker at 4:00 PM.
We kindly ask everyone to bring a covered dish to share. Fried chicken and drinks will be provided.
This is a family-friendly event, and children are welcome! There’s even a playground on-site to keep the little ones entertained.
We look forward to celebrating with you!

Key Information at a Glance:

Event: Marietta Serenity Group Anniversary Picnic
Date: Saturday, June 28, 2025
Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM (Food & Fellowship at 3 PM, Speaker at 4 PM)
Location: Tomlinson Park, Williamstown, WV (Corner of Highland Ave & W. Fifth St)
What to Bring: A covered dish to share
Provided: Fried chicken and drinks
Family-Friendly: Yes, playground available!

AA International Convention 2025
2025-07-03 - 2025-07-06 | Vancouver Convention Centre, 1055 Canada Pl, Vancouver, BC, V6C 0C3, Canada
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Celebrate Sobriety at the 2025 A.A. International Convention in Vancouver!
Mark your calendars for July 3-6, 2025, and join A.A. members, their families, and friends from around the globe in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, for the A.A. International Convention. This special event, held once every five years, commemorates the anniversary of Bill W.’s first meeting with Dr. Bob and the founding of Alcoholics Anonymous in 1935. The 2025 convention marks the 90th anniversary of A.A..
What to Expect
The International Convention offers a unique experience of unity and celebration within the A.A. community. Attendees can participate in various activities, including:

Meetings and workshops
Dances and events
A traditional flag ceremony to celebrate sobriety worldwide
Fellowship with A.A. members from around the world

Past conventions have been large gatherings. In 2015, the International Convention in Atlanta, Georgia, saw approximately 57,000 A.A. members in attendance. Attendees took over the city, filling hotels and crowding coffee shops, and participated in over 250 meetings held in more than 10 languages, including ASL.
Registration and More Information
Registration information will be updated on the A.A. website as the Convention approaches. You can also download files such as the 2025 International Convention Frequently Asked Questions and the 2025 International Convention Registration Brochure.
Let’s celebrate sobriety together in Vancouver in 2025!

District 16 July Picnic
2025-07-05 12:30 - 16:00 | Dairy Lane Park, Dairy Lane Park, Athens, OH, 45701
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Red, White & Sober 2025
2025-07-05 15:00 - 19:00 | Trinity United Church of Christ, 1180 Shanley Dr, Columbus, OH, 43224, United States

OYPAA XLII Presents: Sober Games
2025-07-12 17:00 - 21:00 | 6648 state route 38 NE, Bloomingburg OH 43106, 6648 SR 38 NE, Bloomingburg, OH, 43106
Ohio Young People of AA invites you to our Sober Games event. Inspired by the hit Netflix series, participants will compete in several outdoor games like Red Light Green Light and a 3 legged race to win prizes. We will be smoking some meat for dinner. Bring a side dish or a friend if you can.

Food is served at 5pm. Campfire meeting following the games.
$5 entry fee to participate
$10 suggested contribution to support the upcoming OYPAA conference on September 12-14th.

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DCM Meeting July
2025-07-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Hoge Memorial Presbyterian Church, 2930 West Broad Street, Columbus, OH, 43204, United States

Area Planning Committee July 13
2025-07-13 13:00 - 16:00 | Hoge Memorial Presbyterian Church, 2930 West Broad Street, Columbus, OH, 43204, United States
Meeting Documents

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 or 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.

Original Hillbilly Group of AA 57th Anniversary
2025-07-26 16:00 - 19:30 | Belle Valley Park, 109 Main St, Belle Valley, 43717, United States
Original Hillbilly Group of AA
04:00 pm 07:30 pm
07/26/2025
Belle Valley Park
Main St. & S. Main St.
Belle Valley, Ohio 43717 United States
Hamburgers and hotdogs provided. Bring a covered dish if you can. Coffee and water provided for drinks.
Please come celebrate their 57 anniversary!!!!

District 11 Cookout
2025-08-02 16:00 - 20:00 | American Legion Park, 205 Park St, Marysville, 43040, United States
Upper shelter house
Enter on W. 5th St.
205 Park St.
Marysville, Ohio 43040 United States
Speaker: John S. at 6:30 pm.
District will provide hamburgers, brats and hotdogs and water.
Please bring a dish to share. Email mela.kircher@gmail.com

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69th Ohio State Convention
2025-08-08 15:00 - 2025-08-10 12:00 | Delta Hotels Toledo, 3100 Glendale Ave., Toledo, OH, 43614, United States
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Hotel and Registration info
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WOODSFIELD BIG BOOK STUDY 43rd ANNIVERSERY
2025-08-09 11:00 - 15:00 | Woodsfield Church of the Nazarene, 223 Maple Ave., Woodsfield, OH, 43793, United States

The Willingness Group of AA 36th Anniversary
2025-08-15 18:30 - 21:00 | Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 2480 West Dublin Granville Road, Worthington, Ohio, 43235
Join Us for The Willingness Group’s 36th Anniversary Celebration!
Come celebrate 36 years of recovery, fellowship, and hope. All are welcome!

When: Saturday, August 16, 2025, from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Where: 2480 West Dublin-Granville Road, Columbus, OH 43235
What: An evening of fellowship, food (pizza and cake provided!), and an inspiring speaker.

6:30 PM: Fellowship
7:00 PM: Food
8:00 PM: Speaker

How to Help: Please bring a side dish to share and a friend!

We can’t wait to see you there!

District 33 Meeting
2025-08-16 12:00 - 13:30 | Combulus Metropotlian Main Library, 96 S. Grant Ave, Columbus, 43215, United States
Be a part of Lighting Up the District! Is your AA Group represented at the District level?
Are you a GSR or interested in AA Service?
Want to help bring Unity, communication, and support to our groups?
Join us for this Organizational Meeting as we come together to form a District Committee and build a stronger service structure
When: August 16th, 2025 @ 12:00pm
Where: Columbus Metropolitan Main Library
96 S. Grant Ave, Columbus, OH
Meeting Room 1B
Who’s invited:
• All current GSRs
• AA Members interested in service
•Anyone who wants to help bring our “Dark District” to Light

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McArtur Group Picnic
2025-08-17 17:00 - 19:00 | Wyman Park, 510 Northview Rd, McArthur, OH, 45651

2025 East Central Regional Forum
2025-08-22 - 2025-08-24 | Marriott Indianapolis Downtown, 350 West Maryland Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46225, United States
This is your opportunity to connect, learn, and grow with your AA community! Registration is quick, easy, and best of all – free. While on-site registration will be available, we encourage you to pre-register online to secure your spot and make your experience even smoother!
We can’t wait to see you in Indianapolis for a weekend full of inspiration, connection, and excitement!

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Pleasant Valley Group 79th Anniversary Hog Roast
2025-08-23 11:00 - 15:30 | Mason County WV Farm Museum, 1458 Fairground Road, Point Pleasant, WV, 25550
COME CELEBRATE 79 YEARS OF AA IN POINT PLEASANT, WEST VIRGINIA.
PLEASE BRING A COVERED DISH OR DESSERT AND A FRIEND FOR AN AFTERNOON OF FOOD,
FUN, AND FELLOWSHIP AT THE HISTORIC MASON COUNTY FARM MUSEUM.
Contact: Ryan C: roc49er@yahoo.com Allison C: allirn626@yahoo.com
Stan B: stantonburdette@yahoo.com
*AIR-CONDITIONED MEETING AND DINING HALL, HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE

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Mad River Group's 45 Annual Hog Roast
2025-08-23 12:00 - 20:30 | melvin miller park, 731 Children’s Home Rd, Urbana, OH, 43077
08/23/2015
12:00 pm 08:30 pm
Melvin Miller Park (back shelter)
731 Children’s Home Rd Urbana Ohio 43077
A day filled with fun, food and fellowship. Bring a side dish to share and a friend! Children are welcome.
Dinner begins at 5pm. Smoked pork, coffee, water and lemonade provided. After dinner will be a sobriety countdown, raffle, 50/50 drawing and a lead! Meeting begins at 7pm.
Email brendasue90@gmail.com

Byesville B.Y.O.B Group 10th Anniversary
2025-09-06 18:00 - 21:00 | Stop 9 Church of Christ, 68880 Southgate Rd., Byesville, Ohio, 43723, United States
Saturday September 6th

Area Service Sharing Session
2025-09-10 19:00 - 21:00

Thursday Night Open Lead Meeting Anniversary
2025-09-11 18:00 - 21:00 | CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH, 1910 Marietta Rd, Lancaster, OH, 43130, United States
Thursday Night Open Lead
Meeting Anniversary
1910 Marietta Rd Lancaster
Group will provide Pizza and Pop
September 11, 2025
Doors open at 6PM
Eating at 7PM
Meeting at 8PM
Bring a friend and a covered dish
AND HAVE SOME FUN!!!

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OYPAA 42 CONFERENCE
2025-09-12 12:00 - 2025-09-14 12:00 | Wyndham Columbus, 175 Hutchinson Ave, Columbus, 43235, United States
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OHIO YOUNG PEOPLE IN AA
(Young at heart, or room to grow spiritually)
​COLUMBUS, OHIO
​SEPT 12 – 14
CONFERENCE DEETS
LOCATION:
Wyndham Columbus
175 Hutchinson Ave. , Columbus Ohio
ROOMS:
We have secured double queen rooms at $109 per night. Make sure to use group code 091225oyp if not already applied.
PROGRAM:
A weekend full of Recovery, Unity & Service! We will have AA speaker meetings, panels and recovery-related workshops throughout the weekend.

Area 53 Assembly September 2025
2025-09-14 10:00 - 17:00 | Crossroads Ministry Center, 2095 West Fair Ave, Lancaster, 43130, 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.

Area 53 Assembly: Exciting News! We’ve Moved to Lancaster!

Directions to Assembly

Assembly Documents

Get ready, Area 53! We’re thrilled to announce an exciting new chapter for our Assembly business meetings! We’ve found a wonderful new home in Lancaster, Ohio, a location we believe will foster even greater fellowship and enhance the vital work we do together.

Why Lancaster? It’s All About Connection!
With deep gratitude, we look forward to welcoming you to our upcoming Assembly in June in the warm and inviting atmosphere of Lancaster. We are conﬁdent this move will provide a space for our collective growth and spiritual connection.
We’re making this move to bring our incredible Area 53 community closer together! This super central location oﬀers easier access for so many of our members, opening up fantastic possibilities for increased connection and collaboration.

1st 2026 Mini Conference Planning Committee
2025-09-18 19:00 - 20:00
Please join us on Thursday, September 18th at 7:00 pm on Zoom for the first 2026 Mini Conference Planning Committee meeting. Your participation and input is valuable as we collaborate to begin planning for a successful and enjoyable Mini Conference. Please share this with anyone that you feel would be interested in attending and helping us plan!
If you have any questions, please contact Marcia H. at altdelegate@area53aa.org I look forward to seeing you there
Area 53 is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: 2026 Mini Conference committee
Time: Sep 18, 2025 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Meeting ID: 832 5210 8805
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Join instructions
https://us02web.zoom.us/meetings/83252108805/invitations?signature=80ZxvujPgsv4-g-BtJ5zD8fBlgyf5hPPr9d8q7tGw30
In Love and Service,
Marcia H., Alternate Delegate
Area 53 / Panel 75
Central & Southeast Ohio
altdelegate@area53aa.org

Communication Services Committee Meeting (Virtual)
2025-09-18 19:00 - 21:00 | https://area53aa.org/event/communication-services-committee-meeting-virtual-2-2-3/2025-09-18/

District 33 Meeting
2025-09-20 09:30 - 11:00 | District 33 Meeting, 700 Bryden Road Suite 210, Columbus, 43205, United States
Meeting Location

700 Bryden Road – Suite 210
Columbus, Ohio 43205
3rd Saturday of the Month at 9:30 AM
Who Should Attend?
• All Group Service Representatives ( GSRs)
• Districts Committee Members ( DCMs & Officers)
• Any AA member interested in service
Purpose
District 33 comes together to:
• Share information between groups and Area
• Coordinate service activities
• Support the still-suffering alcoholic through unity and service.
“Our common welfare should come first; personal recovery depends upon A.A. unity.”

ANNUAL AA GRAPEVINE WORKSHOP
2025-09-20 10:00 - 12:30 | Eastview Methodist Church, 1045 Ross Rd., Columbus, 43227, United States
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SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 20, 2025
10:00 AM- 12:30 PM
EASTVIEW METHODIST CHURCH
1045 Ross Rd. Columbus, OH 43227
Potluck, Panels, Speakers
Bring a dish and a friend!!
The committee will provide water and coffee.

Corrections Facility Committee Workshop
2025-09-20 10:00 - 14:00 | Peace Lutheran Church, 455 Clark State Rd, Gahanna, Ohio, 43230
We’re excited to share our 2025 Workshop Flyer with you!
The CFC started with just five committed committee members, and we’re proud to see how far we’ve come.
This year, we’re thrilled to welcome a special guest speaker all the way from Louisville, Kentucky!
Planning for this event began last year, and we’re deeply grateful for the continued support from Area 53.
Zoom access and pre-registration links can be found on our website.
Join us on September 20th at Peace Lutheran Church – we’d love to see you there!

LIA Ride for Sobriety
2025-09-20 15:00 - 19:00 | Lancaster Area Intergroup, 723 Slocum Ave, Lancaster, 43130, United States
FELLOWSHIP @3PM
DINNER @4PM
A.A. SPEAKER @5PM
SEPTEMBER 20TH
723 SLOCUM AVE LANCASTER, OHIO
WWW.LANCASTERAREAINTERGROUP.ORG

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District 26 - Rule 62 Picnic
2025-09-27 10:00 - 14:00 | Hannah Park, 6547 Clark State Road, Blacklick, OH, 43004, United States
District 26 / Rule 62 Picnic at
Hanna Park 10:00 am 02:00 pm
09/27/2025 6547
Clark State Road
Gahanna, Ohio 43230 United States
The Rule 62 Picnic – Theme: The Magic of Recovery. Join together to share a meal, and possibly share your story of how you have experienced the promises, experience, strength and hope in the the program and life. Bring a covered dish, snack or a something special to share. Games, Bingo, Jumbo Jenga and more. A flyer is pending.

State Convention Committee Meeting
2025-10-07 19:00 - 20:00 | https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85726174857?pwd=[REDACTED]
Come be a part of planning the 2026 State Convention hosted by Area 53.

Tuesday 10-7-25
7:00pm
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