Need a Service Position? Become a Newsletter Ambassador
Do you go to a variety of meetings, or are you willing to do so? The Newsletter Ambassadors will announce the newsletter and post the subscription link in at least 10 meetings. If you like the newsletter, spread the word. We’d like to reach groups in all cities within the East Bay Intergroup service area. […]
Spiritual Growth Through The Traditions
By Jim H. This happened many years ago at my home group; at the time I lived in Seattle. It occurred at a business meeting, so the few people who had stayed after a large meeting were already grumpy. Nor was this a meeting that had a lot of spiritually advanced Old-Timers—just the usual ragtag […]
A.A. Trivia Quiz – January Winners
Announcing the winners of the January Trivia Quiz: John C, El Cerrito Fellowship El Cerrito Mark Z, Sunday Joy Group Hayward Cynthia M, Bookworms, Walnut Creek and Rockridge Fellowship, Oakland See January Trivia Quiz See answers Answers to January Quiz: c, d, a, b, c Like the Trivia Quiz? Let us know and we’ll do […]
Service Profile: Intergroup Representative
by Jennifer R. How did you hear about the position and what made you decide to take it? The role of Intergroup Representative (IGR) was sort of heaped upon me, a bit like the concept of service first was. My first go at it was on my two-year sober birthday and I was volunteered for […]
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Service Profile: H&I in Santa Rita
By Thomas B. “I saw a former sponsee in jail at a meeting. People at outside meetings have said they remember me bringing meetings when they were in jail.” How did you hear about the position and what made you decide to take it? An old timer at one of my regular meetings would make […]
“Recreate Their Lives”: An A.A. in Scotland Hits Bottom in Sobriety
“I had reached a point where the act of being me made me not want to be me. And recreating my life meant accepting myself.” By Carl MacD. Early on, I was lucky enough to have a sponsor who taught me gratitude. Things weren’t going as well as I thought they should; my life […]
Tips to Stay Sober Through the Holidays
The holidays can be a difficult time to stay sober for many reasons, and this year may add extra challenges. Here are some tips to make it through the holidays sober. Remember: meetings are just a click away at all times. 1. Line up your meetings in advance. Go to eastbayaa.org to check the schedule, […]
Grapevine Now Has a Podcast
Hosted by Don and Sam Each week, Don and Sam will interview a different member about their experience, strength and hope, in a casual “meeting after the meeting” manner. Special features will enhance each episode. Every Monday, a new podcast will be available at aagrapevine.org/podcast.
Ten Years Ago
By Aleka C. 8/18/21 Ten years ago yesterday I took my last drink, or more accurately, my last ten or so drinks. That wasn’t really a “bender.” It was typical. What made that night different was that it followed my first-ever three weeks without a drink. After years of attempting to moderate and control my […]
