Events in the Chicagoland Region

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July 
DateSponsorEventTimePlaceAddressCityStComments

Friday 7/23/2010

Little Girls Grow UpBLACK & WHITE STEPPERS SET8 pm - 2 am.

2622 W. JACKSON

Chicago

IL

$3 ADVANCE TICKETS/$5 AT THE DOOR COME OUT & SUPPORT!!!

Saturday 7/24/2010

Mid City AreaMid-City Area Picnic10 sm - 7 pmColumbus Park Refectory/ Golf Course

On Jackson one block west of Central

Chicago

IL

See flyer for contact information

Saturday 7/24/2010

West Suburban AreaAnnual Water Park Picnic CANCELLEDSpeaker at 11AM Picnic/Water Park 12PM-4PMCypress Cove Family Aquatic Park CANCELLED

8301 South Janes Avenue CANCELLED

Woodridge

IL

CANCELLED DUE TO RECENT STORM AND FLOODING Food is free $7 Water Park -Mud Bug Beach (sand play area) -Bullfrog Bayou (spray playground & body slide for kids) -Cattail Bay (zero-depth pool) -Cajun Creek (lazy river) -Tabasco Falls (water slide) -Pelican’s Plunge (body slides) -Diving board

Saturday 7/24/2010

Illinois Valley AreaIVACNA1 Fundraiser Beanbag TournamentCheck in at 10:00 am Bags fly at noon!Gebhard Woods Park

Nettle Creek Rd. & Old Stage Rd.

Morris

IL

Entry Fee: $20 per team until July 24, 2010 Food and drink’s will be sold. Mail check and money order to IVANA P. O. BOX 35 COAL CITY, IL. 60416

Saturday 7/31/2010

NEAR WEST SUBURBAN AREAANNUAL SUMMER PICNIC10:00 AM till DuskMAYWOOD GROVE FOREST PRESERVE

NORTHEAST CORNER OF 1st AVE & LAKE ST

Maywood

IL

Cost FREE Speaker, Games, Food and Refreshments will be sold.

August 
DateSponsorEventTimePlaceAddressCityStComments

Sunday 8/1/2010

SWANAAnnual picnic11:30 am - until it's overWhite Eagle Woods

Approximately 41st Street, West of Harlem

Chicago

IL

Free. Please Bring a Newcomer & Some Ice. Fellowship and Fun

Saturday 8/7/2010

Lockport Serenity Group of Joliet Area Narcotics Anonymous "City of Hope"Unity In Recovery Dance and Game Night6:00 PM till 11:59 PMSt John's Episcopal Church

312 East 11th Street

Lockport

IL

Cost $3.00 but it is suggested. Four games: Spades, Dominos, Bid wist, Board Games. Bring your own CD's.

Saturday 8/7/2010

CRC XXIII Convention CommitteeA Pancake Breakfast & Pancake Eating Contest, Featuring a Speaker-Thon9 am - Noon Breakfast, 1 pm - 7 pm SpeakathonResurrection Lutheran Church

3309 N. Seminary Ave (North City Area)

Chicago

IL

Breakfast served from 9:00am to 12:00pm $5.00 Advanced ticket,$7.00 at door Pancake Contest begins at 11:00am Grand prize will be a $50.00 Visa gift Card Speaker-Thon from 1:00pm til 7:00pm Light refreshments will be on sale during Speaker-Thon CRCXXIII pre registration will be on-sale for $10.00

Sunday 8/8/2010

CRSC Chicagoland RegionAnnual Region Picnic10 am - duskMontrose Beach

LSD and Montrose

Chicago

IL

Volleyball Tournament 11am-1pm Teams of 4 - Sign-up 10am Open volleyball following tournament PRIZES!! KIDS GAMES!! Food at 1pm Pop and water to be sold Speaker at 2pm

Sunday 8/8/2010

SWANA Adventure ClubBlack Partridge Woods & Keepataw WoodsMeet at K-Mart Parking Lot at 8:30 amK-Mart Parking Lot

79th and Harlem

Burbank

IL

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Friday 8/13/2010 thru 8/14/2010

West Suburban Area EventsBowling - Fellowship and Fun10:30 PM till 12:30 AMBrunswick Zone - 1/2 mile east of I-355

1555 West 75th Street

Woodridge

IL

Cost $9.00 2hours which includes shoes. Everyone is welcome. Event is every 2nd Friday of the Month.

Saturday 8/14/2010

South City AreaMonthly SocialSpeaker at 7 pm, Dance 8 pm.- 1amSt Thaddeus Church

9540 S Harvard

Chicago

IL

Non-suggested donation is $6. Members with 90 days or less, it is a suggested donation. No newcomer will be turned away. Young children not allowed.

Saturday 8/14/2010

Illinois Valley AreaPancake Breakfast Fundraiser9:30 - 10:30 breakfast, Speaker 11:00 am - 12 noonSt Thomas Episcopal Church

317 Gould Park Dr

Morris

IL

$5 for adults, $2.50 for the kids, 50-50 raffle will be held. Pancake Bacon Sausage, Eggs (any way you like them), coffee, juice, milk, pastries

Saturday 8/14/2010

Joliet Area Narcotics Anonymous "City of Hope"J.A.N.A. Annual Picnic12:00 PM till DuskNowell Park, 1/2 mile south of interstate 80

Route 53 & Mills Road

Joliet

IL

Cost Free Food, Speaker at 3:00 PM, pop and water will be sold. There will be games and playground for the kids . This is a family friendly environment.

Saturday 8/14/2010

Lake BorderlineSpeaker Game Night and Dance7 pm - midnight (doors open at 6:30)North Chicago VA Bldg 4, Burke Hall

3001 Greenbay Rd

North Chicago

IL

Refreshments will be sold. Please no children allowed

Sunday 8/15/2010

Illinois Valley AreaCampfire Meeting6:30 pm - 8:00 pmChannahon State Park

25302 W. Story

Channahon

IL

Gut Level Sharing - Bring a chair. Third Sunday of the month from April thru Sept. The last meeting of the season will be in Oct (date TBD) and include a party

Friday 8/20/2010 thru 8/22/2010

West Suburban Area EventsCamping with Paintball or CanoeingAll weekendMallard Bend Campground

2838 North 4531 Road

Sheridan

IL

$12 per person per night camping - $2 per night kids $38 per night electric (2 adults, 2 kids).

Saturday 8/21/2010

West Suburban Area EventsCanoeingSee flyerFreeman Sports

129 East Hydraulic

Yorkville

IL

$$30 per canoe Deposit $10 - We must have 20 deposits or canoeing will be cancelled

Saturday 8/21/2010

West Suburban Area EventsPaintballSee flyerFox Valley Paintball

10389 Fox River Drive

Millington

IL

$30 with equipment – $35 without equipment Paintballs additional cost Deposit $10 - We must have 20 deposits or paintball will be cancelled

Tuesday 8/24/2010

SWANA2ND Annual Taste of SWANA6 pm - 9 pmflyer coming soon

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IL

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Saturday 8/28/2010

Illinois Valley AreaIVACNA 1 FUNDRAISER SOFTBALL GAMEStarts at 1:00 pmCOMMUNITY PARK

McClintock Road

Channahon

IL

Field 1 & 2. 16 inch softball, no mitts needed. Food and drinks will be sold. Raffle tickets will also be available.

Saturday 8/28/2010

Hammond/ East Chicago NAAnnual Picnic10AM UNTIL 8:00PMTOD Park (Section A)

140TH INDIANAPOLIS BLVD

EAST CHICAGO

IN

PLEASE BRING SIDE DISH CHIPS SODAS NEWCOMER FAMILY MEMBERS (BRING YOUR LAWN CHAIRS) VOLLEYBALL BASKETBALL PLAYGROUND SOFTBALL CARDS DOMINOS MUSIC SPEAKER UNITY IS A MUST MEETING WILL MEET 3-5PM @ THIS PICNIC BRING YOUR CHAIRS ENJOY THE MEETING & FRESH AIR

Sunday 8/29/2010

South City Area22nd Annual PicnicSunrise to SunsetDan Ryan Woods, Grove 10

85th and Hoyne (near 83rd and Western)

Chicago

IL

Free Food (provided by groups and area). Bring your own food and grill. DJ, various events such as softball, and a Speaker. Family and friends are welcomed. Members willing to do service, cleaning and serving food, would be appreciated.

September 
DateSponsorEventTimePlaceAddressCityStComments

Thursday 9/2/2010 thru 9/5/2010

South City AreaNASCAC VI Convention - Standing on the LiteratureAll weekendHoliday Inn Select

18501 South Harlem

Tinley Park

IL

Click on link for registration flyer. Registration $15 thru June 1, $20 thereafter

Saturday 9/4/2010

Footprints Group of Lake Borderline AreaAnnual Speaker-Thon11 am - 7 pmVA Hosp Burke Hall Building

3001 Greenbay Rd

North Chicago

IL

Free food and refreshments while they last

Saturday 9/4/2010

Lockport Serenity Group of Joliet Area Narcotics Anonymous "City of Hope"Unity In Recovery Dance and Game Night6:00 PM till 11:59 PMSt John's Episcopal Church

312 East 11th Street

Lockport

IL

Cost $3.00 but it is suggested. Four games: Spades, Dominos, Bid wist, Board Games. Bring your own CD's.

Monday 9/6/2010

North Suburbs AreaLabor Day Picnic10:30 AM till 6:00 PMHarms Woods, Grove 3

On Harms Road (near I-94) just North of Golf Road

Skokie

IL

Cost $ 8.00 Barbecue 12-2pm (Tickets must be presented to receive food/beverages by Cook County Law.) (Newcomers Meal Tickets are available). Bring a chair or blanket to sit on. Parking is limited, so please carpool. Cost: $8 All You Can Eat Ticket,$1 Beverage/Dessert Ticket

Friday 9/10/2010 thru 9/11/2010

West Suburban Area EventsBowling - Fellowship and Fun10:30 PM till 12:30 AMBrunswick Zone - 1/2 mile east of I-355

1555 West 75th Street

Woodridge

IL

Cost $9.00 2hours which includes shoes. Everyone is welcome. Event is every 2nd Friday of the Month.

Saturday 9/11/2010

South City AreaMonthly SocialSpeaker at 7 pm, Dance 8 pm.- 1amSt Thaddeus Church

9540 S Harvard

Chicago

IL

Non-suggested donation is $6. Members with 90 days or less, it is a suggested donation. No newcomer will be turned away. Young children not allowed.

Saturday 9/11/2010

Night Before Xmas Group8th Annual Free Picnic10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Speaker at 11:00 AMNanlin Park

Damen and Barry (one block S of Belmont)

Chicago

IL

Fellowship! Fun! Volleyball! Food! Softball! Simon Says! Recovery Speaker! Free! Earlybird CRC Registrations!

Saturday 9/11/2010

SWANAAnnual 12-Step Speakathon11:30 am - 8 pmflyer coming soon

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IL

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Saturday 9/11/2010

South City AreaMonthly SocialSpeaker at 7 pm, Dance 8 pm.- 1amSt Thaddeus Church

9540 S Harvard

Chicago

IL

Non-suggested donation is $6. Members with 90 days or less, it is a suggested donation. No newcomer will be turned away. Young children not allowed.

Saturday 9/18/2010

Fox Valley AreaFox Valley Annual Speakerthon12:00 noon through 9pmFirst Baptist Church of Elfgin

1735 W. Highland Ave

Elgin

IL

Flyer coming soon!

Sunday 9/19/2010

Illinois Valley AreaCampfire Meeting6:30 pm - 8:00 pmChannahon State Park

25302 W. Story

Channahon

IL

Gut Level Sharing - Bring a chair. Third Sunday of the month from April thru Sept. The last meeting of the season will be in Oct (date TBD) and include a party

Sunday 9/19/2010

SWANA Adventure ClubMcLaughry Spring WoodsMeet at Moraine Valley Community College at 8:30 a.mMoraine Valley Community College

9000 W. College Pkwy.

Palos Hills

IL

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Saturday 9/25/2010

West Suburban AreaMeditation Meeting and HikingMeet at 10 amWaterfall Glen

Cass Ave and Bluff Rd

Darien

IL

There will be a short hike to the meditation site. Flyer includes map

Saturday 9/25/2010

Steps to freedom Group of the Indiana South Shore AreaDay of The Dinosaurs III10:00 am-11:00 pmAmerican Legion 1899

1899 Central Ave

Lake Station

IN

$5 suggested donation Pot Luck Lunch (Bring a dish to pass) Speaker Jam - Pot Luck - Dance

Saturday 9/25/2010

Little Girls Grow UpLittle Girls Grow Up and Little Boys Do Too Speakathon12 noon - 8 pm.

1244 N. CLYBOURN

Chicago

IL

COME OUT & SUPPORT!!! Parking is available in rear of building

October 
DateSponsorEventTimePlaceAddressCityStComments

Saturday 10/2/2010

Lockport Serenity Group of Joliet Area Narcotics Anonymous "City of Hope"Unity In Recovery Dance and Game Night6:00 PM till 11:59 PMSt John's Episcopal Church

312 East 11th Street

Lockport

IL

Cost $3.00 but it is suggested. Four games: Spades, Dominos, Bid wist, Board Games. Bring your own CD's.

Friday 10/8/2010 thru 10/9/2010

West Suburban Area EventsBowling - Fellowship and Fun10:30 PM till 12:30 AMBrunswick Zone - 1/2 mile east of I-355

1555 West 75th Street

Woodridge

IL

Cost $9.00 2hours which includes shoes. Everyone is welcome. Event is every 2nd Friday of the Month.

Saturday 10/9/2010

South City AreaMonthly SocialSpeaker at 7 pm, Dance 8 pm.- 1amSt Thaddeus Church

9540 S Harvard

Chicago

IL

Non-suggested donation is $6. Members with 90 days or less, it is a suggested donation. No newcomer will be turned away. Young children not allowed.

Friday 10/15/2010 thru 10/17/2009

C.H.A.N.A.CHANA Area ConventionAll weekendChicago Marriott Midway

6520 South Cicero Ave

Chicago

IL

See Flyer for more details in Spanish and English. Midway is the most conveniently located airport for those flying in from out of town.

Sunday 10/17/2010

Illinois Valley AreaCampfire Meeting6:30 pm - 8:00 pmChannahon State Park

25302 W. Story

Channahon

IL

Gut Level Sharing - Bring a chair. Third Sunday of the month from April thru Sept. The last meeting of the season will be in Oct (date TBD) and include a party

Friday 10/29/2010 thru 10/31/2010

Joliet Area Narcotics Anonymous "City of Hope"JACNA XIII ConventionAll weekendDoubletree Hotel Chicago

1909 Spring Road

Oak Brook

IL

Early Bird Registration ENDS MARCH 31, 2010. For Hotel reservations call 800-222-8733 Click on link for registration form.

November 
DateSponsorEventTimePlaceAddressCityStComments

Friday 11/5/2010 thru 11/7/2010

Lake Borderline Convention IVWe The Ultimate Weaponall weekendHyatt Regency

1750 Lake Cook Road

Deerfield

IL

Cost Early Registration $20 until Sept., then $25. No addict will be turned away. All meetings and workshops are open.

Saturday 11/6/2010

Lockport Serenity Group of Joliet Area Narcotics Anonymous "City of Hope"Unity In Recovery Dance and Game Night6:00 PM till 11:59 PMSt John's Episcopal Church

312 East 11th Street

Lockport

IL

Cost $3.00 but it is suggested. Four games: Spades, Dominos, Bid wist, Board Games. Bring your own CD's.

Friday 11/12/2010 thru 11/13/2010

West Suburban Area EventsBowling - Fellowship and Fun10:30 PM till 12:30 AMBrunswick Zone - 1/2 mile east of I-355

1555 West 75th Street

Woodridge

IL

Cost $9.00 2hours which includes shoes. Everyone is welcome. Event is every 2nd Friday of the Month.

Saturday 11/13/2010

Joliet Area Narcotics Anonymous "City of Hope"J.A.N.A. Winter Gala6:00 PM till 11:59 PMSacred Heart Church

337 S Ottawa

Joliet

IL

More Details will be announce at a later date.

Saturday 11/13/2010

South City AreaMonthly SocialSpeaker at 7 pm, Dance 8 pm.- 1amSt Thaddeus Church

9540 S Harvard

Chicago

IL

Non-suggested donation is $6. Members with 90 days or less, it is a suggested donation. No newcomer will be turned away. Young children not allowed.

December 
DateSponsorEventTimePlaceAddressCityStComments

Friday 12/3/2010 thru 12/5/2010

West Suburbs AreaStronghold Retreatall weekendThe Stronghold Retreat Center

1922 IL Route 2 North

Oregon

IL

Cost is $75.00, This retreat is a spiritual way to celebrate your recovery in NA by spending some quiet time relaxing while fellowshipping with others in a recovery environment. A weekend spent in an amazing castle full of group activities, recovery topic meetings, quiet time, and fellowship by the fireplace. Click on link for flyer and registration form.

Saturday 12/4/2010

Lockport Serenity Group of Joliet Area Narcotics Anonymous "City of Hope"Unity In Recovery Dance and Game Night6:00 PM till 11:59 PMSt John's Episcopal Church

312 East 11th Street

Lockport

IL

Cost $3.00 but it is suggested. Four games: Spades, Dominos, Bid wist, Board Games. Bring your own CD's.

Friday 12/10/2010 thru 12/11/2010

West Suburban Area EventsBowling - Fellowship and Fun10:30 PM till 12:30 AMBrunswick Zone - 1/2 mile east of I-355

1555 West 75th Street

Woodridge

IL

Cost $9.00 2hours which includes shoes. Everyone is welcome. Event is every 2nd Friday of the Month.

Saturday 12/11/2010

South City AreaMonthly SocialSpeaker at 7 pm, Dance 8 pm.- 1amSt Thaddeus Church

9540 S Harvard

Chicago

IL

Non-suggested donation is $6. Members with 90 days or less, it is a suggested donation. No newcomer will be turned away. Young children not allowed.

January 
DateSponsorEventTimePlaceAddressCityStComments

Thursday 1/6/2011 thru 1/9/2011

Chicagoland Region of Narcotics AnonymousC.R.C. XXIII.Hyatt Regency McCormick Place

2233 South Martin Luther King Drive

Chicago

IL

Please read Flyer for more details

June 
DateSponsorEventTimePlaceAddressCityStComments

Friday 6/3/2011 thru 6/5/2011

I.V.A.N.A.I.V.A.C.N.A. I ConventionSprcific weedend in June 2011 to be determinedTo be determined

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Registration--$20.00 $15.00 at an IVACNA event Come Join Us for a Celebration of Recovery Coming in June 2011. Please read flyer for more details.

Friday 6/24/2011 thru 6/26/2011

Little Girls Grow Up Group of Mid City AreaLittle Girls Grow Up 1st Annual Conferenceall weekendHyatt Regency McCormick Place

2233 S Martin Luther King Dr

Chicago

IL

Early Bird Registration $10. See flyer for registration and speaker tape details.


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