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
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 (diagnose yourself). Usually discussion about the specific substance addiction only, is expected.
All 12-Step groups are autonomous and self-supported with voluntary contributions (7th Tradition) from their members. 12-step groups ARE NOT AFFILIATED WITH any clubs, churches, hospitals, treatment, or jails.
12-STEP MEETINGS / GROUPS
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
MONDAY
through
FRIDAY
12:00
to
1:00 pm
 "HIGH NOON at Tombstone"
OPEN – Reading and discussion on topic – using the Big Book and other AA-related literature (some cross-talk is inevitable) "Sobriety--freedom from alcohol--through the teaching and practice of the Twelve Steps, is the sole purpose of an A.A. group." -Bill W. AA Grapevine - Feb. 1958
SATURDAY
12 to 1:15
 "HIGH NOON at Tombstone"
OPEN – Reading and discussion on topic – using the Big Book and other AA-related literature. Saturday meeting is open to cross-talk discussion on topic.
This is NOT intended to be an "easier, softer way" AA meeting. From 15-30 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.
NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS
WEDNESDAY 7:00 - 8:00 pm R.I.P. (Recovery In Progress)
DUAL-DIAGNOSIS ANONYMOUS – link to DDA of Oregon
THURSDAY
3:00 – 4:00 pm
 DDA at ADR — Small Group
NOTE: time change (was 2:00, now at 3:00)
The DDA program differs from other 12-Step recovery programs with the addition of the 5 steps which assist in mental health recovery.
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Sharing, Fellowship, & Spiritual Growth
"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'
"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."

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