AZ Spring Break
 
 

Conference Program

All workshops require registration. Tickets for the meals, the dance and the movie are available at the registration table in the lobby.

>> Friday, April 18
12:00 PM Conference registration opens
1:00 PM AA Open Meetings begin (see schedule)
1:00 PM Hospitality Suite opens (Room 1014, 10th floor, closed during speaker meetings)
5:30 PM Kickoff Al-Anon Speaker: Kelly S. (Ponderosa Room/Open)
6:30 PM Dinner (Ticket required)
7:45 PM Opening Ceremonies (Diamond Ballroom/Open)
8:00 PM AA Speaker: Don N. (Diamond Ballroom/Open)
9:30 PM Entertainment: Friday Night Dance (Diamond Ballroom/Badge or Ticket Required)
 
>> Saturday, April 19
Time
Tucson Room
Mesa Room
Time
Ponderosa Room

AA Workshops
Registration required

8:00–8:45 AM

Dummies Guide to Meditation: Basic instruction for all levels of recovery. Leaders: Matt J. and Jan D. Dummies Guide to Prayer: Basic instructions for all levels of recovery. Leaders: Steve W. and Barb B.

Al-Anon Workshop
Registration
required

7:00 AM–
8:00 AM

Al-Anon Eye Opener Meeting. Open meeting.

AA Workshops
Registration
required

9:00–9:45 AM

"Most alcoholics owe money. We do not dodge our creditors." Discussion of a positive relation-ship between recovery and money. Leader: Bob P. Recovery and Mental Health: A discussion of AA cooperation with the mental health community and treatments. Leader: Peg S.

Al-Anon Workshop
Registration
required

8:30 AM–
9:45 AM

Opening Our Hearts From Grief and Loss. Leaders: Kerri K. and Lyn L.

AA WorkshopsRegistration
required

10:00 AM–
11:30 AM

Founders' Panel (Tucson Room). Panel of AA founders discussing experience of Spring Break, Lambda and gay AA in Phoenix.

Al-Anon Workshop
Registration
required

10:00 AM–
11:45 AM

Dual Members Working the 12 Steps and Keeping It Al-Anon. Speakers Barb B., Roger G., Ryan F., Terri T. and Joshua
12:00 PM–
1:00 PM
Lunch (Diamond Ballroom/Ticket Required)
1:00–2:00 PM Al-Anon Speaker: Christopher G. (Diamond Ballroom/Open)

AA Workshops
Registration
required

2:30–3:30 PM

HALT: An essential tool for long-term recovery. Leaders: Juan R. and Gail S. Service Workshop: Service Opportun- ities to help your program grow. Leaders: Linda B. and Bob F.

Al-Anon Workshop
Registration
required

2:30 PM– 4:00 PM

Inventory of Feelings Through Art. Leaders: Michael S. and Dan P.

AA Workshops
Registration
required

3:45-4:45 PM

“There may be some wrongs we can never fully right – should we live with guilt?” Leaders: Lori B. and Rick R. Tradition 5: AA’s relationship with other 12-step programs. Leader: Steve C.    
6:00–7:00 PM Dinner (Diamond Ballroom/Ticket Required))
7:15–8:00 PM Open Meeting: Welcoming out-of-towners, sobriety Countdown, Big Book presentation (Diamond Ballroom)
8:00–9:00 PM AA Speaker: Kay S. (Diamond Ballroom/Open)
10:00 PM–
12:00 AM
Movie: "Sordid Lives" (Diamond Ballroom/Badge or Ticket Required)
         
>> Sunday, April 20
8:30 AM Al-Anon Gratitude Meeting (Ponderosa Room/Open)
10:00 AM Brunch (Diamond Ballroom/Ticket Required)
11:00 AM AA Speaker: Chuck H. (Diamond Ballroom/Open)
12:15 PM Closing Ceremonies and Raffle (Diamond Ballroom/Open)
1:00 PM Community Meeting