A Sober Cell – From the Inside Looking Out
“A Sober Cell – From the Inside Looking Out” is a collection of personal stories of recovery from the members of Crystal Meth Anonymous (CMA) who had been incarcerated.
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.
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.
New CMA Online Meeting Launches, Saturdays at 2 pm
A new CMA Chicago online meeting launched January 13. The 2 pm meeting will take place every Saturday. Chaired by Don with Jeff P as GSR, the meeting represents the 13th online meeting using CMA Chicago’s Zoom platform - Zoom ID: 9257252525.
Share Your Story at Haymarket Recovery Center
Be a lead speaker at CMA meetings for Haymarket Recovery Center residents. Share your story, answer questions. Meetings are Wednesday, 6:30 pm at 932 W. Washington, Chicago. Six months sobriety recommended. Apply to Alan G at hospitalsinstitutions@cmachicago.org
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
CMA Holiday Zoolights Is Back
Join your CMA Chicago fellows this Saturday, Dec. 16 for the Lincoln Park Zoolights holiday tradition. Meet at 7:15 pm at the Cannon Drive entrance to enter promptly at 7:30. Expedite entry: pre-buy tickets @lpzoo.org.
2024 Meeting GSR Elections
A reminder to meetings that GSR elections for 2024 are held in December. Many meetings try to hold elections for GSR and any other service positions in the first couple weeks of the month (before the holidays dampen attendance).
Click “Read More” to learn about GSRs and Intergroup Service work.
CMA Developing Public Outreach Videos
Crystal Meth Anonymous is developing public outreach videos for its YouTube channel to reach addicts and their families and friends.
CMA Halloween Day Parade Meet-up 6 pm Tuesday Oct. 31
Join CMA’s pre-Halloween Parade meet-up Tuesday, Oct. 31 at Center on Halsted, Room 200 from 6 pm to 7:30 before heading to the 28th Annual Haunted Halsted Halloween Parade.
Halloween Fundraiser October 28 for Chicago Roundup
Join Chicago Roundup 2024’s second fundraiser, a costume contest, on Saturday, October 28 from 6 to 11 pm at Ebenezer Church, 1650 W. Foster Ave. in Chicago. Members from all fellowship’s are welcome.
New CMA Chicago Meeting Opens at Hazelden, 867 N. Dearborn
A new weekly in-person CMA meeting launched on Sundays, beginning October 1 at 2:00 pm at the Hazelden Betty Ford Center, 867 N. Dearborn St. in Chicago.
What’s CMA Up To? Learn at Two Meetings, Online or In Person
Chicago’s delegates to the national Crystalmeth.org fellowship host two events, one on Zoom on Wednesday, Oct. 18 at 8:30 pm and another at the Rec Room in Chicago on Sunday Oct. 22 at 12:30 pm.
Three More Fellowship Events Planned for CMA Chicago
Members of CMA Chicago have a range of fellowship events through the end of the year, courtesy of the Activities Committee. The next one, Halloween Parade Meet-up, takes place October 31.
CMA Meeting To Start Within Haymarket
CMA Chicago’s Hospitals & Institutions Committee seeks volunteers for a 12-step meeting planned for clients at Haymarket Center, a residential recovery center in the West Loop area of Chicago.
New CMA Meeting ‘Sex, Intimacy, Relationships’ Starts Sept. 6
A new CMA closed weekly meeting focused on Sex, Intimacy, and Relationships is starting Wednesday Sept. 6 at 7 pm, at Ebenezer Church. 1650 W. Foster in Chicago.
Registration Open for Chicago Roundup Recovery Conference Aug. 25-27
Registration is now open for the annual Chicago Roundup all-fellowship recovery conference, Aug. 25-27, 2023.
Registration Opens for CMA Great Lakes Unity Day July 22, 2023
Registration is now open for the 3rd Annual CMA Great Lakes Region Unity Day, taking place Saturday, July 22 beginning at 10 am at Jaycee Park in Appleton, WI.
Two CMA Chicago Meetings Relocate Effective June 21
Two CMA Chicago meetings are relocating as NTAC (New Town Alano Club) moves to new quarters at 3326 N. Ashland effective June 21.
Join CMA Post-Pride Parade Potluck, June 25 at Montrose Beach
CMA Chicago is hosting a post-parade Pride Potluck Sunday June 25 at Montrose Beach, 5 - 7:30 pm. Look for the Pink Flag.