Bexley Discussion Group's 35th Anniversary - May 7
2025-05-07 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Bexley United Methodist Church, 2657 E Broad St, Bexley, 43209, United States
Celebrate with the Bexley Discussion Group!
Join us for a special celebration of the Bexley Discussion Group’s 35th Anniversary on Wednesday, May 7th, 2025.

What: Bexley Discussion Group 35th Anniversary
Where: 2657 East Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43209-2945
When: Food and fellowship at 6:30 PM, followed by an open speaker meeting at 7:00 PM.

For more information, contact becky.area53@gmail.com

New Beginnings 38th Group Anniversary
2025-04-28 18:15 - 21:00 | Church of the Nazarene, 1126 N Maple St., Marysville, Ohio, 43040
New Beginnings 38th Anniversary: A Night of Celebration
We invite you to join us as we commemorate 38 years of support, growth, and new beginnings. This anniversary event will feature a delightful evening of:

Heartwarming fellowship
Delicious food
Engaging activities

We welcome all members and friends to celebrate this milestone with us.

Date: Monday, April 28, 2025
Time: 6:15 PM to 9:30 PM
Location: 1126 North Maple Street, Marysville, OH 43040
For more information, please contact: byork57@yahoo.com

Grant us the Laughter 16th Anniversary - April 25th
2025-04-25 18:30 - 21:00 | Indianola Presbyterian Church, 1970 Waldeck Ave., Columbus, OH, 43201
Download Flyer You’re Invited! Celebrate with Us at “Grant Us The Laughter”! We’re thrilled to invite you to our anniversary celebration, Grant Us The Laughter, on April 25, 2025. Come and share in the joy and memories! The doors will open at 6:30 PM, and our featured speaker will begin at 7:30 PM. We can’t wait to see you at: Indianola Presbyterian Church 1970 Waldeck Ave, Columbus, OH 43201

Area Planning Committee April 13
2025-04-13 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 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.

DCM Meeting
2025-04-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Hoge Memorial Presbyterian Church, 2930 West Broad Street, Columbus, OH, 43204, United States

Area 54 Mini Conference 2025
2025-03-28 19:00 - 2025-03-30 14:00 | Best Western Plus Strongsville Cleveland, 15471 Royalton Rd, Strogsville, 44136, United States
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Area 55 Mini Conference 2025
2025-03-21 - 2025-03-22 | First United Methodist Church, 1526 E Wooster St, Bowling Green, 43402, United States
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Area 56 Mini Conference 2025
2025-03-14 15:00 - 2025-03-16 12:00 | Hope Hotel, 10823 Chidlaw Rd unit 823, Dayton, 45433, United States
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Area 53 Assembly March 2025
2025-03-09 10:00 - 16:00 | Deer Creek Lodge & Conference Center, 22300 State Park Road, Mt. Sterling, OH, 43143, United States
Assembly Documents

2025 Area 53 Mini Conference
2025-03-07 15:00 - 2025-03-09 15:00 | Deer Creek Lodge & Conference Center, 22300 State Park Road, Mt. Sterling, OH, 43143, United States
Online Registration is closed. You can still register for this event in person at the door.

District 10 Meeting
2025-03-05 18:00 - 19:00 | Kroger, 6417 Columbus Pike, Lewis Center, 43035, United States
Group GSR’s and anyone interested in service work at the Group, District, and/or Area level should consider attending this meeting. District meetings will occur regularly on the first Wednesday of every month, beginning in March at the location above. This is where information at the group level is exchanged with other groups, representing District 10, to Area 53 and further information from Area 53 passed onto GSR’s at the group level to share with members attending AA meetings.
Kroger, 6417 Columbus Pike, Lewis Center, OH 43035, USA

Early Evening Faith and Hope Group 34th Anniversary Celebration!
2025-02-22 17:30 - 20:00 | Trinity United Church of Christ, 1180 Shanley Dr, Columbus, OH, 43224, United States
Join us as we celebrate 34 years of 5:45 Early Evening faith, hope, and fellowship! Date: Saturday, February 22nd, 2024 Time: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM Location: Trinity United Church of Christ, 1180 Shanley Drive, Columbus, OH 43224 What to Expect:

Food: We’ll have pizza and a potluck! Please bring your favorite side dish to share.
Fellowship: Connect with friends and members of the Early Evening Faith and Hope Group.
AA Speaker: A special AA speaker (TBD) will share their story at 7:00 PM.

Come celebrate with us! All are welcome.

Intergroup Liaison Committee Meeting
2025-02-20 14:30 - 15:30 | https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83643249018?pwd=[REDACTED]
Topic: Inter group liaison committee meeting
Time: Feb 20, 2025 02:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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New Freedom Anniversary Breakfast - Feb 17 2025
2025-02-17 07:15 - 09:30 | Dublin Community Church, 81 West Bridge Street, Dublin, Ohio, 43017
We invite you to celebrate with us at the New Freedom Anniversary Breakfast!
Date: Sunday, February 17th, 2025
Time: 7:15 AM
Location: 85 W. Bridge Street, Dublin, Ohio 43017
Enjoy a delicious breakfast, reconnect with friends, and hear from special guest speaker, Matt W.
We look forward to celebrating with you!
Download flyer here. Or Click Image below.

Area 53 Archives Committee Workshop - Feb 15th 2025
2025-02-15 10:00 - 12:30 | Peace Lutheran Church, 455 Clark State Rd, Gahanna, Ohio, 43230
Area 53 Archives Committee Workshop
Time: 10:00 am 12:30 pm
Date: 02/15/2025
Location:
Peace Lutheran Church
455 Clark State Road
Gahanna, Ohio, 43230
Coffee and refreshments will be served. This is a free event, and all AA members are welcome. The workshop will focus on the following:

Markings on the Journey, the GSO Archives Film.
Purpose and Activities of the Area 53 Archives Committee, Teri G presenter.
Hank P. and the Big Book, A PowerPoint Presentation, Chris J presenter.

Phone tlgardner7@yahoo.com (614) 432-5437 9:00 am

Click Image to download Flyer or HERE

Test Hybrid Meeting
2025-02-14 04:30 - 05:00 | https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87126774685?pwd=[REDACTED]

Register for Rooms Mini Conference
2025-02-07 08:00 - 23:30 | Deer Creek Lodge & Conference Center, 22300 State Park Road, Mt. Sterling, OH, 43143, United States
Last Day to register for rooms for the 2025 Area 53 Mini Conference.

Call Deer Creek

Deer Creek Website

District 19 Three Legacies Workshop
2025-02-01 10:00 - 15:00 | All Saints Church, 733 State Rte 41,, Washington Court House, OH, 43160, United States
Join District 19 for the Three Legacies Workshop.
Featuring Speakers Howie H & John C
When: February 1, 2025
Time: 10 AM – 3 PM
Where: 733 State Route 41 SW, Washington Courthouse, OH 43160
Contact JP with questions: (513) 207-2113

Archives Committee Meeting
2025-01-25 09:00 - 10:00
Mission Statement
The Area 53 Archives Committee works to aid groups, districts and the Area Committees in preserving our AA story. This includes maintaining a repository of valuable artifacts and records from our past and present to ensure the integrity of the Area 53 history.
Our Collection
Holdings of the Area 53 Archives Committee include the the physical collection of Area 53 documents, speaker recordings, and memorabilia as well as online oral histories. We are guided in this work by resources from the AA General Service Office and the National AA Archives Workshop.
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Area Planning Committee Meeting
2025-01-12 13:00 - 16:00 | Hoge Memorial Presbyterian Church, 2930 West Broad Street, Columbus, OH, 43204, United States
Join us for the Area Planing Committee Meeting.
When: January 12th 2025
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Where:
Hoge Memorial Presbyterian Church

2930 West Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43204

DCM Meeting Jan 12th 2025
2025-01-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Hoge Memorial Presbyterian Church, 2930 West Broad Street, Columbus, OH, 43204, United States
Join us for the DCM Meeting.
When: January 12th 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Where:
Hoge Memorial Presbyterian Church

2930 West Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43204

OYPAA - XLII New Years Eve Party
2024-12-31 21:00 - 2025-01-01 00:00 | Indianola Presbyterian Church, 1970 Waldeck Ave., Columbus, OH, 43201

New Year Eve Party - District 11
2024-12-31 19:00 - 22:00 | MARYSVILLE CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1126 N Maple St., MARYSVILLE,, Ohio, 43040
Dance the night away with good music and lots of fun games. Please bring an appetizer to share. Draw a ticket to give a 15 minute lead. See you there.

District 16 Alcathon
2024-12-31 18:00 - 2025-01-01 02:00 | Market on State, 1002 E State St, Athens, OH, 45701
Mini Alacathon Potluck meetings
12/31/24 6:00pm- 2:00-am
Market on State
Athens, OH

District 26 & 28 Annual Alkathon
2024-12-31 12:00 - 2025-01-01 12:00 | RayNaz Church, 1340 Crest Rd., Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068
🎉 GET READY TO RING IN THE NEW YEAR WITH FELLOWSHIP & FUN! 🎉
DISTRICT 26 & 28 PRESENTS THE 2025 ANNUAL ALKATHON!
A 24-Hour Celebration of Community and Connection!
When: December 31st – January 1st, 2026 (That’s right, we’re partying all night and into the new year!) Time: Noon to Noon (12 PM – 12 PM) Where: ReyNaz Church, 1340 Crest Rd, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
What to Expect:

Non-Stop Fellowship: Connect with friends old and new in a welcoming and supportive atmosphere.
Inspiring Meetings & Mini-Leads: Led by local home groups, these sessions will offer experience, strength and hope as we step into the new year.
Delicious Food: It’s a potluck! Bring your favorite side dish or dessert to share and enjoy a feast of community.
NEW YEAR’S EVE DANCE PARTY! Get ready to dance the night away! We’ll have a DJ spinning tunes from 10 PM until Midnight to celebrate the start of a new year! (Rumor has it, there might me a light show and fog!)

Imagine:

Sharing stories and laughter with friends.
Finding inspiration and support in powerful meetings.
Dancing the night away as the clock strikes midnight!

This is more than just an event; it’s a chance to connect, reflect, and celebrate the journey together.
Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to kick off 2026 in the best way possible!

Accessibility Committee Monthly Meeting
2024-12-28 11:00 - 12:00
Topic: Accessibility Committee Monthly Meeting
Time: Jan 27, 2024 11:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Every month on the Fourth Sat, until Dec 28, 2024, 12 occurrence(s)

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Christmas Alcathon (Marietta Ohio)
2024-12-24 18:00 - 2024-12-25 18:00 | Serenity House Marietta, 431 3rd Street, Marietta, OH, 45750, United States
Christmas Alcathon – Download Flyer HERE! or Click Image Below
Hosted by the Marietta Serenity Group Where: Serenity House, 431 Third St, Marietta Ohio
When: 06:00 PM Tuesday, 12/24/2024 Through 06:00 PM Wednesday, 12/25/2024
Show up any time in the 24 hour period above to celebrate the holiday with your AA family. Turkey and ham provided Christmas Eve at 6:30 p.m. Food will be served until we run-out, but likely only served Christmas Eve. You are encouraged to bring a dish to share. Chair-people for each hour are needed.
Please call Tina at 740-589-0025

Area 53 Assembly, 10:00AM December 8, 2024
2024-12-08 09:00 - 16:00 | DoubleTree By Hilton Columbus Worthington, 175 Hutchinson Ave, Columbus, OH, 43225, United States
Area 53 Assembly, December 8, 2024, 10am This will be an in-person event at the Doubletree by Hilton Columbus-Worthington, 175 Hutchinson Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43235. Please arrive by 9:15am to check in, enjoy some fellowship and review documents.
The Area Assembly is a meeting of the Area’s GSRs and the Area Committee, which is composed of DCMs, area officers, and chairpersons of area standing committees. All interested AA members are welcome. The agenda and additional documents will be posted on this page as they become available.
Pre-registration using the button above will speed up the check in process and help officers to have the necessary documents available for all participants.
Assembly Documents
Pamphlet: Area 53 General Service
Area 53 Income Statement Explanations
December Assembly Agenda and Reports
June Assembly Draft Minutes
September Assembly Draft Minutes
2025 MIni Conference Flyer

Online participation will not be available for this event. Please attend in person.

Mini Conference Planning Committee
2024-12-04 19:30 - 20:30 | COGF, 645 W. Broad St., Columbus, 43215, United States
Please join us on Wednesday, December 4th at 7:30 pm at Central Ohio Group Fellowship (COGF) for the 2025 Mini Conference Planning Committee meeting. Your participation and input is valuable as we collaborate to begin planning for a successful and enjoyable Mini Conference.
The meeting will be hybrid, but you are encouraged to attend in person if possible. If you have any questions, please contact Marcia H. at 614-589-1788 (text or leave a message).
In-person at COGF
651 West Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43215
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Round table Anniversary
2024-12-03 18:00 - 20:30 | Indianola Presbyterian Church, 1970 Waldeck Ave., Columbus, OH, 43201
December 3rd 6pm
Indianola Presbyterian Church
1970 Waldeck Ave
Columbus OH
