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Upcoming
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

Hilltop Group Monthly Open Speakers Meeting
2ND THURSDAY EACH MONTH AT 6:30
On 9/11/2025, John T will speak
Cove Presbyterian Church
5531 Covesville Lane
Covesville VA 22931
10 minutes south of Dr. Ho’s on 29 South
Come join us!

Stuarts Draft group picnic
This is the group picnic put on by the Stuarts Draft group of AA. It is held yearly and will be Coyner Springs park in Waynesboro. It should be a fun time.

White Hall Group Quarterly Eatin’ Speakin’ Meeting
Please join us for our quarterly Eatin’ Speakin’ Mtg! We will provide fried chicken, biscuits, sides, and fellowship. Bring a dish to share, if you’re able.

11th Step Meditation and Fellowship Retreat
Please join us for this peaceful and fun annual event.
You’ll have an opportunity to participate in a meditative yoga session (bring your own mat) led by Moira J, followed by a light lunch. There will then be a guided meditation session led by Sandy S followed by an 11th step themed AA meeting .
Join us for any or all of the sessions or just come out and hang out at a beautiful place.
Mountain Light Retreat Center
6656 Mountain Light Place
Crozet Virginia 22932

Surrender Dorothy
Attached is the flyer for the play that is being put on in Harrisonburg by districts 22 and 47. It is called Surrender Dorothy and should be a fun evening.

Open Ice cream bar social
Please join us to celebrate Group of drunks 8th anniversary with an ice cream social followed by speaker at our 5pm meeting – Oct 12th at 3.30pm
See you there!!

AA Jamboree Ocracoke Island
https://www.aaocracoke.com/meeting
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!!

Special Forum for Deaf AA Members
A Language and Cultural Special Forum for Deaf A.A. Members who use American Sign Language (ASL), Langue des Signes Québécoise (LSQ) & Lengua de Señas Mexicana (LSM)
- This General Service Office event will be held online and facilitated by Deaf A.A. members.
- There will be Deaf/hearing panelists and Q&A/discussion.
- All A.A. members are welcome to attend.
Please note that the Q&A/discussion participation will primarily be dedicated to Deaf members as this forum is to provide a platform for the Deaf members to ask questions and to communicate with the General Service Board and the General Service Office.

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