ID Bar
"The majority who slip after periods of sobriety, have double-crossed themselves into thinking that somehow they can have the unopened bottle and drink it, too. Even though they have been in A.A. and going to meetings, and following parts of the program, they have accepted it with reservations somewhere.
They actually have been one step ahead of a drink. Then they began playing around with the notion they can drink a little and still have the good things of A.A.
The outcome is as inevitable as the bottle becoming empty once it has been opened by the alcoholic."
-Dr. W.D. Silkworth
"God is, or He isn’t. You leap one way or the other."
–Rev. Sam Shoemaker

“God has only three answers to your prayers:
1) Yes
2) Yes, but not now
3) No, because I have something better for you."

"I used to say, "I sure hope things will change." Then I learned that the
only way things are going to change for me is when I change."
–Jim Rohn-

meetings at ADR
OPEN MEETINGS:
A common definition of an open meeting is one where family, friends, professionals, or other interested individuals are welcome to attend. Visitors and non-alcoholics may share if a 'group conscience' okays it. An OPEN meeting is not defined as an "anything goes" free-for-all meeting. The Primary Purpose, to Carry the 12-Step Message, is expected to be observed.
CLOSED MEETINGS:
12-Step meetings are generally closed meetings unless otherwise stated. Closed meetings are limited to members and prospective members only. It is up to each individual to determine if they are "qualified" to attend, based on the criteria from Tradition 3. Usually discussion about the specific substance addiction only, is expected.
Rent for meeting space is minimal and the club RELIES ON Membership and PURCHASES
to pay utilities and monthly rent! Drinks and snacks are available. Coffee for meetings can be purchased by the pot, or individuals may purchase specialty coffees.
All 12-Step groups are autonomous and self-supported with
voluntary contributions (7th Tradition) from their members.
12-STEP MEETINGS / GROUPS
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
12:00
to
1:00 pm
 "High Noon at Tombstone"
OPEN – Reading and discussion on topic – using the Big Book and other
AA literature, including information from the early years.
This is NOT intended to be an "easier, softer way" AA meeting. From 20-35 people attend; with a handful of homegroup members who, by group conscience, wish to carry the full message of AA's 12-Step Recovery Program.
Friday
7:00 – 8:30 pm
"Back to Basics Beginners Group" (and for anyone who wants to learn more about the 12 steps 'by the book'). Use "Back to Basics" by Wally P. and the AA Big Book. Endorsed by the High Noon meeting.
Saturday
Sunday
12:00 – 1:00 pm
 "Weekends at Tombstone" OPEN – Big Book and assorted AA materials including the 4 Absolutes – relaxed, kids okay
ALL ADDICTS ANONYMOUS (old-fashioned A.A.—open to ALL addicts and ALL addictions)
 LINK to Upstate Group — LINK to Oregon Service Groups
THURSDAY
5:30 – 6:45 pm
 "Willing to Change" OPEN to people with any addiction and spiritual interests – A small Study, Discussion, & Fellowship group; cross-talk okay. Email is: wtcgroup@alladdictsoregon.org
"We practice these (spiritual) principles in all our affairs." FOR A.A.-ers: This group is intended to supplement your AA meetings – not necessarily to replace them. Are YOU ready to explore a deeper level of recovery?
MARIJUANA ANONYMOUS – MA District 11
TUESDAY
6:30 – 7:30 pm
"Dopeless Hope Fiends" Small Group Study
OPEN to people who have a desire to stop using marijuana.
DUAL-DIAGNOSIS ANONYMOUS – link to DDA of Oregon
THURSDAY
2:00 – 3:00 pm
 DDA at ADR — Small Group
The DDA program differs from other 12-Step recovery programs with the addition of the 5 steps which assist in mental health recovery.
AL-ANON –link to Portland Al-Anon
TUESDAY
4:00 – 5:00 pm
"Tombstone 12-Step" Step Study group
Are you interested in scheduling a SPECIAL STUDY GROUP?
If a group of people would like to schedule a regular, weekly study group—please do. Possibilities:
  • Fellowship Groups
  • Private or open meditation and/or spiritual study group
  • Men's or Women's; young people's ...
RETURN TO TOP
12-STEP EVENTS
LINK to Portland Area 12-steps events on Rose City Recovery Connections webpage.
Bridging the Gap Intergroup Committee (leaving treatment centers and continuing sobriety in Alcoholics Anonymous groups) – 3rd Monday, 6:30 to 7:30 pm
BTG is an Alcoholics Anonymous Intergroup committee "made up of individuals and groups of individuals with specific service commitments. Each individual has met a requisite of acquired sobriety in years and specific training for their service position. Contact Volunteers, Presenters, and Information Verifiers are the main committee positions." link to pdxaa.com for more info about committees. – download AA's BTG pamphlet
The BTG committee would like to encourage any Districts in the Portland Intergroup area who have their own contact person, to PLEASE coordinate activities with Stephanie Lathrom– the Contact person at the Intergroup level. pdxbtg@yahoo.com. 503-867-1452. Stephanie would like to give a 10-minute informational talk at your district meeting.... and please come to the monthly meeting at ADR Center.
Next meeting: check calendar
CLASSES, WORKSHOPS
We encourage support, medical, mental health, and rehab groups to schedule classes or study groups for people in recovery situations.
Please come in to sign up.
Sharing, Fellowship, & Spiritual Growth
"Spiritual growth, love, and compassion are idle potentials until shared with a fellow addict. By giving unconditional love in the Fellowship, we become more loving, and by sharing spiritual growth we become more spiritual." p. 99 of the NA text.

"In addition to these casual get-togethers, it became customary to set apart one night a week for a meeting to be attended by anyone or everyone interested in a spiritual way of life. Aside from fellowship and sociability, the prime object was to provide a time and place where new people might bring their problems." p. 159-160 of the AA text.
"We learn to experience feelings and realize they can do us no harm unless we act on them. Rather than acting on them, we call an NA member if we have feelings we cannot handle. By sharing, we learn to work through it. Chances are they've had a similar experience and can relate what worked for them. Remember, an addict alone is in bad company." –NA's 'For the Newcomer'

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