Events
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Upcoming
Celebration of Life for Bob Hermann
We will be celebrating the life and legacy of our dear friend, Bob H on Friday August 8, 2025. Please see the attached flyer for details. Link to Robert’s obituary
Robert Fulton Herrmann July 22, 1933 – July 9, 2025
North Piedmont Intergroup Picnic – Lynchburg
The North Piedmont Intergroup Invites you to YOUR Annual Picnic, celebrating 83 years of AA in Lynchburg on Sunday, September 7, 2025 at The American Legion Park, Lynchburg VA, 1301 Greenview Drive (between Timberlake and Leesville Roads). Fellowship begins at 12:30 pm – Lunch at 1:30 pm. Speaker to follow is Christy E., Richmond VA – Our Virginia Area 71 Delegate
Intergroup will provide hotdogs, hamburgers, cold drinks, and hot coffee! Please bring your favorite dish or dessert to share! Loads of Raffle Items!! Donations Welcome! Sorry, NO PETS ALLOWED (American Legion Regulations) Call Richard at 434-238-5462 for more information

Virginia State Conference of Young People in Alcoholics Anonymous
Lynchburg is hosting the 2025 Virginia State Conference of Young People in AA! This event is open to ANYONE who is a member of Alcoholics Anonymous, regardless of age, race, creed, religion, or background. Location: Liberty Mountain Conference Center, 3700 Candler’s Mountain Road, Lynchburg VA 24502 Dates are November 14-16, 2025. Go to our website where you can register for the conference and book hotel rooms, as well as see our theme and upcoming events!
We look forward to seeing you in November!

Southern States of AA Service Assembly Save the Date
Save the Date for the Southern States of AA Service Assembly. Thirteen Areas are included in the Southern States!! Come and represent yours!
What: SSAASA 8, hosted by Area 71
When: December 5-7, 2025
Where: Hyatt Regency Dulles, 2300 Dulles Corner Boulevard, Herndon VA 20171
Go to our website to register, reserve your room, and then plan to have FUN!!

Virginia AA Convention 2026 Save the Date
SAVE THE DATE for the 2026 VAC Convention August 14 – 16, 2026 – Mark your calendars now! Registration coming soon! Celebrate freedom in sobriety with Area 71 of AA!
Location: DoubleTree by Hilton, 1021 Koger Center Boulevard, Richmond VA

Recurring
Corrections Committee
Looking for a service opportunity? Please join the Corrections Committee! We meet once a month by zoom to discuss the many ways we carry the message of Alcoholics Anonymous to incarcerated members. More information here: Corrections Committee Flyer
We meet on the third Sunday of every month at 7:00 PM via Zoom. ID: 857 0923 8420 and PW: 061810