Serenity

~ THE SERENITY TIMES ~

May 2013 ~ June 2013

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~ Subcommittees ~

PUBLIC INFORMATION: (PI) Contact: Jordan A. (Chair)
Public awareness of N.A. such as newspaper ads, posters, television and radio ads, the help line and Serenity Times. MEETS: 2nd Monday of the month at 6:30 pm at St. Gregory’s Auditorium, 192 Simcoe St. N. Oshawa Positions available: Alt. Web Servant, Alt. Serenity Times Editor.

HOSPITALS AND INSTITUTIONS: (H&I) Darryl S. (Chair)
Brings meetings to those in facilities who cannot get out to regular public meetings, such as jails and treatments centers. MEETS: 3rd Monday of the month at 6:30 pm at St. Gregory’s Auditorium, 192 Simcoe St. N. Oshawa Positions available: None. Need volunteers for various commitments.

ACTIVITIES: Contact: Paul B. (Chair)
Planning of social activities for CLOANA (dances, fundraiser's, picnics, etc). MEETS: Last Sunday of the month at 6:30 pm at 1139 Mary St. (North Oshawa Clubhouse). Various positions available. Attend to be a part of fun in recovery !!!

OUTREACH: Contact: Randy S. (Chair)
Supports individual members and groups by helping to address minimal membership and participation; geographical barriers; lack of experienced members; and any other issues and concerns in order to promote growth, unity and recovery. Meets 2nd Sunday after Area meeting. United Steelworker's Hall, 125 Albert St. Oshawa. Positions available: Alt. Treasurer, Alt. Secretary

AREA: Contact: (Chair) Open
The Central Lake Ontario Area of Narcotics Anonymous (C.L.O.A.N.A.) MEETS: 2nd Sunday of the month. United Steelworkers Hall, 125 Albert Street Oshawa 9:30 am. This service committee is responsible for conducting the business of our area, providing funds for all subcommittees and reporting to the region. Positions available: Chair, Alt. Chair, Secretary, Alt. Secretary, Alt.Treasurer, Alt External Secretary/Keyholder, Literature Chair, Alt. Literature Chair & ASCR.

~ Events/Announcements ~

1. O.R.C.N.A XXVI ~ May 17,18 & 19, 2013

Blue Mountain Resort, Collingwood Ontario

Contact: www.orcna.ca for more information.

UNITY RIDE ~ May 18 ~ Leave Blue Mountain Resort at 10:00am

Contact: stevencallaghan64@gmail.com

OR call him at 705 424-7274 for more information.

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2. Celebrating Fathers In Recovery Pot Luck ~ June 13, 2013

Lake Vista Clubhouse ~ 450 Emerald Avenue, Oshawa

Pot Luck: 7:00pm ~ 8:30 pm

Open Meeting: 8:30pm ~ 9:30 pm

Men, women and children are welcome !!!

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3. CLOA is celebrating it's 20th Annual UNITY DAY on June 1, 2013 !!!

TICKETS ON SALE NOW, $12 for adults, children under 12 are FREE!!!

If you cannot afford to attend, please come anyway, we will not turn you away, thanks to our 7th Tradition !!!

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Next meeting is on Friday May 3, 2013 at 6:00pm

The United Steelworkers Hall

125 Albert Street, Oshawa.

Main Speaker Request ~ Recording submissions due April 30, 2013.

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Several positions are still vacant, volunteers are welcome, come on out and be a part of this milestone !!!

4. Vacant Area Positions: Chair, Alt. Chair, Secretary, Alt. Secretary, Alt.Treasurer, Alt External Secretary/Keyholder, Literature Chair, Alt. Literature Chair & ASCR.

Intent to nominate above positons at the next Area Meeting,

May 12 , 2013.

5. Women's Retreat: June 21 - 23, 2013. Cost is $180.

Located at Blisshaven Retreat Centre in Dunnsville, ON.

Contact Lori L. or mail payment to the "NA Retreat Committee"

B2-125 The Queensway, PO Box 173, Etobicoke ON M8Y 1H6.

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6. Outreach members are needed to provide support to our smaller groups in Peterborough, Cobourg, Bancroft etc. This committee makes roadtrips !!!

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Scheduled Roadtrips:

April 20, 2013 ~ Lindsay " River Of Freedom" ~ A HUGE "thank you" to all who attended to help celebrate Kevin & Brad's Medallion's !!!

CONGRATULATIONS ON THEIR 19 YEARS EACH !!!

Thank you gentlemen for showing us that if you KEEP COMING BACK, freedom from active addiction is possible !!!

Wednesday May 1, 2013 ~ Colbourne ~ 2:00 pm (OD)

"Come As You Are" 1 Elgin Street

Wednesday June, 19 2013 ~ Haliburton ~ 7:00 pm (CD/WC)

"Hope Not Dope" Haliburton Hospital, 7199 Gelert Road

Please Email: Gabi P.

outreachroadtrip@live.ca

for more information.

7. New meetings in Peterborough:

The "Live Your Life" Group

Murray Street Baptist Church, 175 Murray Street

Tuesday 10:00 am. Open Discussion

Thursday 10:00 am. Men's Meeting

Saturday 1:00 pm. ~ PRHC, 1st. Floor, Nutrition Room

Open Speaker

8. New meeting in Colbourne:

The "Come As You Are" Group

1 Elgin Street

Wednesday 2:00 pm. Open Discussion

9. New meeting in Cobourg:

The "Together We Can" Group

North Humberland Hills Hospital, 1000 Depalma Drive

Friday 7:00 pm. Open Discussion

~ Medallions ~

~ James Patrick Kinnon commonly known as Jimmy Kinnon or "Jimmy K" was the primary founder of Narcotics Anonymous. His clean date was February 2, 1950. He died on July 9, 1985 with 35 years clean ~

Name	Home Group	Medallion Date	Celebrating
Nicola K	New Reality	April 25	4 Years
Randy S	New Hope	April 29	4 Years
Mike G	Stepping Into Action	May 6	8 Years
Steve B	Letting Go	May 6	7 Years
Irina C	Together We Can	May 16	1 Year
Shawn McK	Keep It Simple	May 23	11 Years
Ray H	Stepping Into Action	May 26	1 Year
Lisa P	New Hope	May 27	10 Years
Josh F	Stepping Into Action	June 9	4 Years
Caroline O	Together We Can	June 13	1 Year
Wendy M	Circle Of Strength	June 19	2 Years
Ange C	How It Works	June 20	1 Year
Ashleigh C	Stepping Into Action	June 23	1 Year

Did you know?

 That CLOA is celebrating its 20th Anniversary in 2013 !!!
 Before the CLOA was formed, groups in the "Oshawa‟ area were part of the Toronto Area.
 Keswick, Trenton, Campbellford and Belleville used to belong to the CLOA during different times.
 At one time, trusted servants could hold several positions simultaneously at the CLOA Service Committee.
 Help line and Public Information were formally separate subcommittees.
 Area meetings were held at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Bloor Street W. in Oshawa, until members voted to meet elsewhere that was more "central‟. So, meetings moved to the Portuguese Club on Bloor Street E.
 The Welcome key tag was first orange and read One Day At A Time before becoming white and reading Just For Today.
 The first meetings of NA were not attended by many newcomers, as they were afraid of being arrested. As mentioned by Jimmy K, there were laws in effect that would criminalize addicts merely by association. The Rockefeller Laws, as they were called, made it illegal for two or more addicts to be in one place at any time. Refer to the pamphlet "What is the Narcotics Anonymous Program" and notice the wording “we are under no surveillance at any time”. KUDOS to Jimmy K for changing things !!!

Our behavior is a reflection of the program of Narcotics Anonymous as a whole, and who we are at meetings. Abusive language, littering, smoking, and excessive noise can result in misinterpretation of the purpose of our meetings. It is imperative that we take what we learn in the rooms and practice those principles in society to reflect a positive message of recovery.

~ Recovery Contacts ~

Add your name and clean date to the “Wall of Clean Time”.

Help line: 1-888-811-3887

Ontario: www.orscna.org
World: www.na.org

Please make any submissions to the Serenity Times at the Area Meeting. Meeting changes may also be submitted at the Area meeting.

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