BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Area 53 AA - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://area53aa.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Area 53 AA REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T170000 DTSTAMP:20260509T101808 CREATED:20250420T130224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T143738Z UID:10003251-1748772000-1748797200@area53aa.org SUMMARY:Area 53 Assembly June 2025 DESCRIPTION:Please Register by clicking on “GET TICKETS” button. \n 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. \n\n Area 53 Assembly: Exciting News! We’re Moving to Lancaster! \n \n Directions to Assembly\n \n \n Assembly Documents\n \n 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. \n\n Why Lancaster? It’s All About Connection! \n 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. \n 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. URL:https://area53aa.org/event/area-53-assembly-june-2025/ LOCATION:Crossroads Ministry Center\, 2095 West Fair Ave\, Lancaster\, 43130\, United States CATEGORIES:Area 53 Assembly,AREA 53 EVENTS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://area53aa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/June-Assembly.png GEO:39.7274451;-82.6350504 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Crossroads Ministry Center 2095 West Fair Ave Lancaster 43130 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2095 West Fair Ave:geo:-82.6350504,39.7274451 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250703 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250707 DTSTAMP:20260509T101808 CREATED:20250219T083642Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T144226Z UID:10002757-1751500800-1751846399@area53aa.org SUMMARY:AA International Convention 2025 DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\n \n Celebrate Sobriety at the 2025 A.A. International Convention in Vancouver! \nMark 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.. \nWhat to Expect \nThe International Convention offers a unique experience of unity and celebration within the A.A. community. Attendees can participate in various activities\, including: \n\nMeetings and workshops\nDances and events\nA traditional flag ceremony to celebrate sobriety worldwide\nFellowship with A.A. members from around the world\n\nPast 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. \nRegistration and More Information \nRegistration 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. \nLet’s celebrate sobriety together in Vancouver in 2025! URL:https://area53aa.org/event/aa-international-convention-2025/ LOCATION:Vancouver Convention Centre\, 1055 Canada Pl\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6C 0C3\, Canada CATEGORIES:Area 53 News,International Convention ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://area53aa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/01-IC2025-logo-standard-tm-e1739954359162.png GEO:49.2883926;-123.1155421 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Vancouver Convention Centre 1055 Canada Pl Vancouver BC V6C 0C3 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1055 Canada Pl:geo:-123.1155421,49.2883926 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T170000 DTSTAMP:20260509T101808 CREATED:20250802T153627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T093859Z UID:10003412-1757844000-1757869200@area53aa.org SUMMARY:Area 53 Assembly September 2025 DESCRIPTION:Please Register by clicking on “GET TICKETS” button. \n 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. \n\n Area 53 Assembly: Exciting News! We’ve Moved to Lancaster! \n \n Directions to Assembly\n \n \n Assembly Documents \n \n 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. \n\n Why Lancaster? It’s All About Connection! \n 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. \n 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. URL:https://area53aa.org/event/area-53-assembly-september-2025/ LOCATION:Crossroads Ministry Center\, 2095 West Fair Ave\, Lancaster\, 43130\, United States CATEGORIES:Area 53 Assembly,AREA 53 EVENTS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://area53aa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/June-Assembly.png GEO:39.7274451;-82.6350504 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Crossroads Ministry Center 2095 West Fair Ave Lancaster 43130 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2095 West Fair Ave:geo:-82.6350504,39.7274451 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251221T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251221T170000 DTSTAMP:20260509T101808 CREATED:20251025T171626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T163944Z UID:10003683-1766311200-1766336400@area53aa.org SUMMARY:Area 53 Assembly December 2025 DESCRIPTION:Directions to Assembly\n \n \n Assembly Documents\n \n\n Please Register by clicking on “GET TICKETS” button. \n 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. \n\n Dear trusted servants: \n \nPlease be advised that the December Area 53 Assembly has been rescheduled. We will now be meeting on Sunday\, December 21\, 2025.\nIf you registered for yesterday’s Assembly\, your registration is still valid. You do not need to re-register.\nWe 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.\n\n\n Potluck & Fellowship \n \nThe 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.\nIf you have any questions specifically regarding the potluck\,\n\nplease contact Maria C at dcmc@area53aa.org.\n\n\n\n\n Key Agenda Items \n \nPassing the 2026 Budget: It is vital that we review and vote on the financial plan for the upcoming year.\nGSR 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.\n\n\n Materials to Pick Up & Take Back \n 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:\n\n2026 Area 53 Mini-Conference Flyers\n2026 Ohio State Convention “Save the Date” Flyers\nGSO Final Reports\n\n\n Meeting Details \n \nDate: Sunday\, December 21\, 2025\nTime: 10:00 AM\nLocation: Crossroads Ministry Center\, 2095 W Fair Ave\, Lancaster\, OH 43130\n\nThank 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.\n \n Assembly Documents\n \n \n Directions to Assembly URL:https://area53aa.org/event/area-53-assembly-december-2025/ LOCATION:Crossroads Ministry Center\, 2095 West Fair Ave\, Lancaster\, 43130\, United States CATEGORIES:Area 53 Assembly,AREA 53 EVENTS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://area53aa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/June-Assembly.png GEO:39.7274451;-82.6350504 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Crossroads Ministry Center 2095 West Fair Ave Lancaster 43130 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2095 West Fair Ave:geo:-82.6350504,39.7274451 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T170000 DTSTAMP:20260509T101808 CREATED:20251227T140809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260308T000436Z UID:10003754-1772964000-1772989200@area53aa.org SUMMARY:Area 53 Assembly March 8th 2026 DESCRIPTION:Please Register by clicking on “GET TICKETS” button. \n 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. \n \n Assembly Documents URL:https://area53aa.org/event/area-53-assembly-march-2026/ LOCATION:Deer Creek Lodge & Conference Center\, 22300 State Park Road\, Mt. Sterling\, OH\, 43143\, United States CATEGORIES:Area 53 Assembly,AREA 53 EVENTS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://area53aa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/3d813c27.jpg GEO:39.615948;-83.2362629 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Deer Creek Lodge & Conference Center 22300 State Park Road Mt. Sterling OH 43143 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=22300 State Park Road:geo:-83.2362629,39.615948 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR