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Northeastern Maryland Intergroup of Alcoholics Anonymous 28 Centennial Lane Aberdeen, MD 21001-2498 410-272-4150 [email protected] www.nemdaa.org Office Hours: Tuesday-thru-Thursday 10:00 am–3:00 pm. Friday 10:00am – 5:00pm, Saturday 10:00am – 2:00pm Sunday and Monday: Closed Bulletin January 21-27, 2018

COPING WITH ANGER: INTERGROUP NOTES: "Nothing pays off like restraint of tongue and pen. We ***Information on Institutions and commitments may be must avoid quick-tempered criticism, furious power- found by contacting the Institutions' Chairperson. driven argument, sulking, and silent scorn. These are *** Please 'save the date' 02/17/18 for the next NEMDAA emotional booby traps baited with pride and fellowship-fundraising event: Bingo at the Level Fire Hall vengefulness. When we are tempted by the bait, we in Havre de Grace, Saturday night, February 17, 2018... should train ourselves to step back and think. We can neither think nor act to good purpose until he habit of ***AND mark the Spring Appreciation Breakfast, at Level Firehouse, 8am-12n on April 22, 2018. self-restraint has become automatic." [Twelve ad Twelve, ***AND the Fall Gratitude Breakfast, Level Firehouse, p. 91] Reprinted from "As Bill Sees It" p. 179 with permission from 8am-12n, on October 14, 2018. A.A. World Services, Inc. GROUP NOTES: DISTRICT NOTES: ***The Spirit of Life Group (meeting Mondays, 8pm, in ***District 11 has changed their meeting date. From Elkton area) expresses deep gratitude to a group of young FEBRUARY 2nd forward the District 11 meeting will take place people from Bel Air who provided speakers for us each on the FIRST FRIDAY of each month. The time 6:00pm and month since September, 2017. Thank you so much for your the location (Bethel Lutheran Church in North East) will remain the same. For more information please contact your new DCM service and support. Robert H. at 410-378-9659. Please pass this on, Thank you! ***Primary Purpose meets Tuesdays and Thursdays, and ***Mark your calendars for April 6, 2018. District 30 is have changed their start time to 8:30pm and their location to sponsoring a bus trip to the General Service Office in New Christ Episcopal Church, 2100 Rock Spring Road (at Rt. York. Watch the bulletin for further details. 23) on BOTH days. Same meeting, different venue and time!

Due to Valentine's Day falling on the second Wednesday The Swan Group will be celebrating its 16th Anniversary of the month, the monthly District 30 Committee Meeting on Monday, February 26 at 7 p.m. Come for light will meet February 7 at 7 p.m. at the Grove Presbyterian refreshments and a play based on "The Dating Game!" Church in Aberdeen. Open to All.

The District 30 Financial Report is attached to the bulletin. ANSWERING SERVICE: January 21-February 4, 2018 Thanks to all the groups who contributed and thanks in Chairperson: Jeff L.@ [email protected] advance for our support in 2018 so we can continue to January 21------Third Tradition Group carry the message. January 22-28------Bel Air Wed. Night Group January 29-February 4------SWAN Group Mark your calendars for March 3, 10 am-12 noon for the District 30 Inventory at Grace Reformed Episcopal Church, Fountain and \Stokes in Havre de Grace. Come INSTITUTIONS COMMITTEE: Jan. 21-Feb. 3, 2018 and provide input about how we are doing as a district in Chairperson, Howard Z. @ [email protected] fulfilling our primary purpose. 21 Jan Bel Air Big Book------(HMH) North East Big Book------(Union Hospital) Joppa 12 Step------(PP Rehab #22) 22 Jan Brad A.------(HC Homeless Shelter) Bel Air Friday------(PP Rehab #22) Northeastern Maryland Intergroup of Alcoholics Anonymous 28 Centennial Lane Aberdeen, MD 21001-2498 410-272-4150 [email protected] www.nemdaa.org Office Hours: Tuesday-thru-Thursday 10:00 am–3:00 pm. Friday 10:00am – 5:00pm, Saturday 10:00am – 2:00pm Sunday and Monday: Closed Bulletin January 21-27, 2018

23 Jan Back to Basics------(PP Rehab #22) 24 Jan Joe F. Joppa 12-Step 17 years ------(OPEN)------(CCDC-Men) -----(OPEN)------(CCDC-Women) 25 Jan Patrick W. Lunch Bunch 29 years Happy Hour------(HCDC-Men) 26 Jan Greg W. Spesutia 36 years 24 Jan Emmorton------(PP Rehab #22) Suzanne McF. Happy Hour 18 years 25 Jan Brad A.------(HC Homeless Shelter) Ray A. Fundamentally All is Well 9 years 26 Jan Tom A.------(HCDC-Men) 27 Jan Tim S. Friends of Bill W. 17 years Providence------(PP Rehab #22) 28 Jan J.J. Port in the Storm 6 years 27 Jan 3 Legacies------(PP Rehab #22) Beware the Four Horsemen------(HMH) 29 Jan Sparkle F. Aberdeen Monday Night 2 years ------OPEN------(HCDC-Men) 30 Jan Jeff P. North Street Group 33 years 28 Jan Search for Serenity------(HMH) Gary H. H.O.W. 8 years Any Lengths------(PP Rehab #22) John B. Third Tradition 7 years Jeff P.------(Union Hospital) Ed H. Stay Stopped 29 years 29 Jan Gratitude Group------(PP Rehab #22) 30 Jan John O.------(PP Rehab #22) 31 Jan Will G. Joppa 12 Step 10 years ------(OPEN)------(CCDC-Men) 01 Feb Diana P. Any Lengths Group 1 year -----(OPEN)------(CCDC-Women) Megan F. Came to Believe 17 years New Beginnings------(HCDC-Men) The next bulletin cutoff is 12-Noon Wednesday, January 24th for 31 Jan Jerry G.------(PP Rehab #19) group notes and anniversaries occurring from January 28 - 1 Feb Bel Air Big Book------(HC Homeless Shelter) February 3, 2018. 2 Feb Mark D.------(HCDC-Men) AND A FINAL THOUGHT: Gil E. ------(PP Rehab #22) The number one way to relieve pain is to forgive. (Grapevine, 1998) 3 Feb How It Works------(PP Rehab #22) Acceptance Group------(HMH) ------OPEN------(HCDC-Men)

"WE REGRET THE PASSING:" We regret the passing of Warren K. on January 8th of the Emmorton Beginners Group. He was a long time member of Alcoholics Anonymous. Our prayers are with his family and friends at this time. ANNIVERSARIES: January 21-February 3, 2018 [The following anniversaries represent a total of ??? years of continuous sobriety and ongoing recovery. 22 Jan Al K. Aberdeen Monday Night 17 years Jeffrey W. Bel Air Big Book 20 years 23 Jan Rick D. Third Tradition 3 years