Area 53 AA

District 16 Meeting
2025-10-05 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | 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
2025-10-05 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 11 Meeting
2025-10-06 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

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
Zoom Link

Area Service Sharing Session
2025-10-08 19:00 - 21:00 | OH

District 22 Sponsorship Workshop (Steps 1-5)
2025-10-11 09:00 - 13:00 | Dublin Community Church, 81 West Bridge Street, Dublin, Ohio, 43017
Sponsorship Workshop

Sponsorship Workshop
Are you ready to give back and help others on their path to recovery? Join us for an essential workshop designed to equip you with the tools, problem-solving techniques, and best practices for becoming a great sponsor. This two-part workshop is an interactive and in-depth experience, with time for both small and larger group discussions.
Who Should Attend? This workshop is intended for AA Members within District 22 who have completed or are close to completing the 12 Steps and have gained alignment with their sponsor. This is for those who are on the path to becoming a sponsor soon, and likely before the next workshop.
Location Dublin Community Church 81 W Bridge St, Dublin, Ohio 43016
Dates and Times
• Saturday, October 11th, 2025 (Steps 1-5)
o 9:00am – 1:00pm
• Saturday, October 18th, 2025 (Steps 6-12)
o 9:00am – 1:00pm
Registration Details Registration is required and space is limited to approximately 50 people. Please register by September 28th, 2025.
You can register through the following link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050A4BA8A62BA31-57835115-sponsorship
A QR code will also be available on the sign-up page.
Pre-work Participants will be asked to complete a survey after registration. More details will be provided upon sign-up.
We look forward to seeing you there!

District 21 Picnic
2025-10-11 12:00 - 17:00 | Earl Thomas Conley Riverside Park, 15888 US-52, West Portsmouth, 45663, United States

Area Planning Committee 10-12-2025
2025-10-12 13:00 - 16:00 | Hoge Memorial Presbyterian Church, 2930 West Broad Street, Columbus, OH, 43204, United States

District 28 Meeting
2025-10-13 18:30 - 20:00 | Central Vineyard Church, 55 E Blake Ave, Columbus, 43202, United States
2nd Monday of the month at 6:30 PM.
Central Vineyard Church
55 E Blake Ave, Columbus, OH 43202

Communication Services Committee Meeting (Virtual)
2025-10-16 19:00 - 21:00 | https://area53aa.org/event/communication-services-committee-meeting-virtual-2-2-3/2025-10-16/

District 7 Meeting
2025-10-18 08:00 - 17:00 | I.s.r.c., 554 Moxahala Ave, Zanesville, 43701, United States
District 7 Meetings
District 7 meets on the third Saturday of each month at 10:30am.
District meetings are in-person at
I.S.R.C.
554 Moxahala Avenue
Zanesville OH 43701.

District 22 Sponsorship Workshop (Steps 6-12)
2025-10-18 09:00 - 13:00 | Dublin Community Church, 81 West Bridge Street, Dublin, Ohio, 43017
Sponsorship Workshop
Are you ready to give back and help others on their path to recovery? Join us for an essential workshop designed to equip you with the tools, problem-solving techniques, and best practices for becoming a great sponsor. This two-part workshop is an interactive and in-depth experience, with time for both small and larger group discussions.
Who Should Attend? This workshop is intended for AA Members within District 22 who have completed or are close to completing the 12 Steps and have gained alignment with their sponsor. This is for those who are on the path to becoming a sponsor soon, and likely before the next workshop.
Location Dublin Community Church 81 W Bridge St, Dublin, Ohio 43016
Dates and Times
• Saturday, October 11th, 2025 (Steps 1-5)
o 9:00am – 1:00pm
• Saturday, October 18th, 2025 (Steps 6-12)
o 9:00am – 1:00pm
Registration Details Registration is required and space is limited to approximately 50 people. Please register by September 28th, 2025.
You can register through the following link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050A4BA8A62BA31-57835115-sponsorship
A QR code will also be available on the sign-up page.
Pre-work Participants will be asked to complete a survey after registration. More details will be provided upon sign-up.
We look forward to seeing you there!

District 26 Meeting
2025-10-18 09:30 - 10:30 | Whitehall United Methodist Church, 525 Bernhard Road, Columbus, Ohio
3rd Saturday of the month at 9:30 AM
Whitehall United Methodist Church, 525 Bernhard Rd, Whitehall, OH 43213, USA

District 33 Meeting
2025-10-18 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.”

District 21 Meeting
2025-10-18 11:00 - 12:00 | Wheelersburg United Methodist Church, 11605 Gallia Pike Rd, Wheelersburg, 45694, 45694, United States
3rd Saturday of the month at 11:00 am
Wheelersburg United Methodist Church, 11605 Gallia Pike Rd, Wheelersburg, OH 45694, USA
Zoom Meeting ID: 457-677-9532
passcode: [REDACTED]

Treatment Facilities Committee Monthly Meeting
2025-10-18 12:00 - 13:00 | 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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https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83175778784?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 831 7577 8784
Passcode: [REDACTED]

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

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!

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 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 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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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
Passcode: [REDACTED]

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Meeting Documents

Shelly & Sands Safety Training Center
4330 S River Rd, Zanesville, OH 43701

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)
Join Zoom Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83087616120?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 830 8761 6120 Passcode: [REDACTED]
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
