CMA Outing to Garfield Park Conservatory on Jan. 25
Join your fellows for an afternoon at the Garfield Park Conservatory on Saturday, January 25, at 1 pm. Admission is free for Chicago residents. Reservations required - visit https://garfieldconservatory.org to register.
Prepare for “A Night in the 4th Dimension” on Feb. 15!
CMA Chicago presents “A Night in the 4th Dimension,” a fundraiser for the Spring Retreat, on Saturday, February 15, from 6:30 to 9:00 pm, at Ebenezer Lutheran Church, 1650 W. Foster. $20 suggested donation. Appetizer and dinner service, drag bingo, and Valentine’s Day show with live performances!
‘You Better Work’ CMA Meeting Moves to Printers Row Mondays 6 PM
NOTE: No meeting on Monday, January 20. The meeting will resume January 27.
The “You Better Work” CMA Beginners Meeting has moved from Wednesdays at Above and Beyond Recovery Center to Mondays at 6 pm at Grace Episcopal Church, 637 S. Dearborn, in Printers Row. The meeting uses the new 12-Step Guide developed by NY CMA.
Thanksgiving Potluck Planned for NTAC Orphans
No need to be home alone on Thanksgiving: Papa Bear’s NTAC Orphans Thanksgiving Potluck is at Third Space (not at NTAC) Thursday Nov. 28 at 2 pm at 716 W Addison in Chicago.
CMA Chicago Fall Pizza, Pool and Spa Party Nov. 24
The CMA Fall Pizza/Pool Party takes place Sunday Nov. 24, 7:30 - 10 pm in Rogers Park at 7340 N. Ridge #2a (Daniel R’s condo). Pizza, drink and fellowship provided.
Don’t Be Scared to Join CMA Fellows at ‘Smile2’ Oct. 27
Join CMA Fellows at 8:40 pm Sunday, October 27 for a fright-filled evening screening of “Smile 2” during its opening weekend.
Deadline to Register is Oct. 1 for CMA Fall Retreat, Oct. 11-13 in Racine, WI
Registration deadline is October 1 for the CMA 2024 Fall Retreat, which runs Friday October 11 through Sunday October 13, with a focus on fellowship, workshops, and recovery strengthening tools. https://fallcmaretreat.org/
Hike Starved Rock State Park Sept. 29, 2024
Back by popular demand (and completely free): on Sunday, Sept. 29, an afternoon of hiking, fellowship, and nature at Starved Rock State Park.
Just Weeks Away: Chicago Roundup Recovery Conference Aug. 23-25
Just weeks away: the annual Chicago Roundup all-fellowship recovery conference, Aug. 23-25, 2024.
CMA Plays Mini Golf August 18th
Come join your CMA fellows August 18, 2 - 4 pm, for an outing at Novelty Golf, 6438 N. Lincoln Ave., Lincolnwood, IL.
Great Lakes Regional CMA to Elect Trustee August 8, 2024
Great Lakes area CMA will elect a Great Lakes Trustee to the national CMA Board via a Virtual Regional Assembly on Wednesday, August 8, at 8 pm Central/ 9 pm Eastern via Zoom
CMA BBQ July 14 at Hollywood Beach
Join Chicago CMA for a Beach BBQ on Sunday, July 14, from noon-4 pm at Hollywood Beach! Fellowship, food, volleyball, fun!
Download the New CMA App
Now available: Version 1.2 of the CMA App has been finalized and released in the Apple App Store. (The Android version will be coming soon, so stay tuned!)
New CMA Meeting, Decolonizing Recovery, Begins July 6
A new open CMA meeting, “Decolonizing Recovery,” will begin July 6th running Saturdays at 11:30 am., at the Rec Room, 4138 N. Sheridan Rd. (approximately 2 blocks north of the Sheridan Red Line CTA station).
CMA Ice Cream Social & a Movie June 22
Join your CMA Fellows at 7 pm June 22 for an ice cream social followed by an outdoor movie in a nearby park.
CMA 2023 General Services Report Now Available
CMA World Services has issued its annual report on the 2023 General Service Conference. Read the report and that of the Illinois Delegates from Intergroup. New language for “Are You a Tweaker” and “Sex & Sobriety” pamphlet have been formally approved.
Get On Deck for CMA Water Taxi to Chinatown Tour
Water taxi for a Chinatown tour and lunch with CMA fellows May 19, 11 am to 2 pm. Depart from Michigan Ave. (northern end slip).
Registration Open for CMA Great Lakes Unity Day May 18, 2024
Join us at the 4th Annual Great Lakes Region Unity Day, May 18, 2024 in Ann Arbor, MI. CMA Great Lakes Region Unity Day is an event that brings together CMA members from the entire Great Lakes Region
CMA Global Survey Launched, First Time in Ten Years
A survey of the membership and attendees at CMA meetings to gain information that will help expand CMA’s message of hope and inspiration has been launched. CMA licensed the SurveyMonkey for the project.