Thanksgiving Potluck Planned for NTAC Orphans
No need to be home alone on Thanksgiving: Papa Bear’s NTAC Orphans Thanksgiving Potluck is at Third Space (not at NTAC) Thursday Nov. 28 at 2 pm at 716 W Addison in Chicago.
CMA Chicago Fall Pizza, Pool and Spa Party Nov. 24
The CMA Fall Pizza/Pool Party takes place Sunday Nov. 24, 7:30 - 10 pm in Rogers Park at 7340 N. Ridge #2a (Daniel R’s condo). Pizza, drink and fellowship provided.
Don’t Be Scared to Join CMA Fellows at ‘Smile2’ Oct. 27
Join CMA Fellows at 8:40 pm Sunday, October 27 for a fright-filled evening screening of “Smile 2” during its opening weekend.
Deadline to Register is Oct. 1 for CMA Fall Retreat, Oct. 11-13 in Racine, WI
Registration deadline is October 1 for the CMA 2024 Fall Retreat, which runs Friday October 11 through Sunday October 13, with a focus on fellowship, workshops, and recovery strengthening tools. https://fallcmaretreat.org/
Hike Starved Rock State Park Sept. 29, 2024
Back by popular demand (and completely free): on Sunday, Sept. 29, an afternoon of hiking, fellowship, and nature at Starved Rock State Park.
CMA Plays Mini Golf August 18th
Come join your CMA fellows August 18, 2 - 4 pm, for an outing at Novelty Golf, 6438 N. Lincoln Ave., Lincolnwood, IL.
Great Lakes Regional CMA to Elect Trustee August 8, 2024
Great Lakes area CMA will elect a Great Lakes Trustee to the national CMA Board via a Virtual Regional Assembly on Wednesday, August 8, at 8 pm Central/ 9 pm Eastern via Zoom
CMA BBQ July 14 at Hollywood Beach
Join Chicago CMA for a Beach BBQ on Sunday, July 14, from noon-4 pm at Hollywood Beach! Fellowship, food, volleyball, fun!
CMA 2023 General Services Report Now Available
CMA World Services has issued its annual report on the 2023 General Service Conference. Read the report and that of the Illinois Delegates from Intergroup. New language for “Are You a Tweaker” and “Sex & Sobriety” pamphlet have been formally approved.
Registration Open for CMA Great Lakes Unity Day May 18, 2024
Join us at the 4th Annual Great Lakes Region Unity Day, May 18, 2024 in Ann Arbor, MI. CMA Great Lakes Region Unity Day is an event that brings together CMA members from the entire Great Lakes Region
Join Fellows for CMA Museum Day, Sunday April 21
CMA Museum Day at Chicago’s historic Museum of Science & Industry in Hyde Park. When: Sunday April 21 (a new date), from 1 - 4 pm. Tickets are free online at https://www.msichicago.org/visit/tickets/illinois-free-day-ticket/
SoberPoz 2024 Retreat Runs July 18-21 at LaSalle Manor
Registration is open for this summer’s SoberPoz Retreat, Pozitively Fabulous, to be held July 18-21, 2024 at LaSalle Manor in Plano, IL. It wil be the last of four retreats in the Chicago area.
Chicago Roundup Cosmic Bowl Is April 14 at 2 pm
Chicago Roundup, a non-profit supporting LGBTQ people in recovery, is hosting its annual Cosmic Bowl bowling fundraiser on Sunday, April 14 at 2 pm at Waveland Bowl,
Free Pizza & Pool Party Fellowship Event March 30
Spring Splash — a CMA Chicago indoor pool and pizza party — will take place on Saturday, March 30, from 7:30 pm to 10 pm.
CMA Fellowship at ‘Dune: Part 2’ March 2, at Regal Webster Place
CMA Movie Night: See ‘Dune: Part 2’ on March 2 at 8 pm at the Regal Webster Pl., 1471 W. Webster in Chicago. Tickets are $20.
Registration Opens for CMA Chicago Spring Retreat March 22-24
The 2024 CMA Chicago Spring Retreat returns to Villa Desiderata in McHenry, IL on Friday, March 22nd through Sunday, March 24th.
CMA Los Angeles Retreat Celebrates 25 Years April 5-7
CMA Los Angeles celebrates 25 years at its annual retreat in downtown LA, April 5 - 7, 2024. Daniel R. is organizing a Chicago group to attend; scholarships available for those lacking of funds. Visit cmala.com for details.
Chicago Roundup 2024 Chili Cook-off is Feb. 17
Chicago Roundup Annual Chili Cook-off will be Saturday, Feb. 17 at 6 pm at Ebenezer Church, 1650 W. Foster Ave. in Chicago. It’s a fundraiser for the August 2024 Chicago Roundup conference for the LGBTQ+ addiction recovery community.
Enjoy a Sober New Year’s Eve Round-up Fundraiser
Chicago Roundup’s Sober New Year’s Eve Bash is Sunday Dec. 31 from 8 pm til midnight at Unity Lutheran Church 1212 W. Balmoral in Chicago, featuring a Lip Sync Battle hosted by Kitch Annette, Miss Serenity 2023