Meeting Profiles: Monday Night Steppin’ in Andersonville
Each Monday at 7:30 p.m., Steppin’ in Andersonville is a speaker/share meeting focusing on a different step each week, going in order from 1-12. It’s held on the grounds of Ebenezer Lutheran Church, 1650 W. Foster in Chicago.
Meeting Profiles: Online ‘Sex & Sobriety’ Saturdays at 2 pm
The latest CMA Chicago online meeting, “Sex & Sobriety,” launched January 13, 2024. The 2 pm meeting takes place every Saturday, and represents the 13th online meeting using CMA Chicago’s Zoom platform - Zoom ID: 9257252525.
Meeting Profiles: Friday Night Beginners’
The CMA Friday Beginners’ Meeting at 7:00 pm at the Center on Halsted Youth Center (2nd Floor), is Chicago’s oldest meeting, and is typically its largest.
Meeting Profiles: Sunday Night Step Study
Every Sunday night at 6 pm, the Step Study Meeting takes place at Broadway United Methodist Church, in the basement at 3344 N Broadway in Chicago. The meeting uses the NYC CMA guide, “The Twelve Steps for Crystal Meth Addicts” as its primary literature.
Chicago Roundup Cosmic Bowl Is April 14 at 2 pm
Chicago Roundup, a non-profit supporting LGBTQ people in recovery, is hosting its annual Cosmic Bowl bowling fundraiser on Sunday, April 14 at 2 pm at Waveland Bowl,
Free Pizza & Pool Party Fellowship Event March 30
Spring Splash — a CMA Chicago indoor pool and pizza party — will take place on Saturday, March 30, from 7:30 pm to 10 pm.
A Sober Cell – From the Inside Looking Out
“A Sober Cell – From the Inside Looking Out” is a collection of personal stories of recovery from the members of Crystal Meth Anonymous (CMA) who had been incarcerated.
Chicago Roundup 2024 Chili Cook-off is Feb. 17
Chicago Roundup Annual Chili Cook-off will be Saturday, Feb. 17 at 6 pm at Ebenezer Church, 1650 W. Foster Ave. in Chicago. It’s a fundraiser for the August 2024 Chicago Roundup conference for the LGBTQ+ addiction recovery community.
New CMA Online Meeting Launches, Saturdays at 2 pm
A new CMA Chicago online meeting launched January 13. The 2 pm meeting will take place every Saturday. Chaired by Don with Jeff P as GSR, the meeting represents the 13th online meeting using CMA Chicago’s Zoom platform - Zoom ID: 9257252525.
Share Your Story at Haymarket Recovery Center
Be a lead speaker at CMA meetings for Haymarket Recovery Center residents. Share your story, answer questions. Meetings are Wednesday, 6:30 pm at 932 W. Washington, Chicago. Six months sobriety recommended. Apply to Alan G at hospitalsinstitutions@cmachicago.org
Enjoy a Sober New Year’s Eve Round-up Fundraiser
Chicago Roundup’s Sober New Year’s Eve Bash is Sunday Dec. 31 from 8 pm til midnight at Unity Lutheran Church 1212 W. Balmoral in Chicago, featuring a Lip Sync Battle hosted by Kitch Annette, Miss Serenity 2023
CMA Holiday Zoolights Is Back
Join your CMA Chicago fellows this Saturday, Dec. 16 for the Lincoln Park Zoolights holiday tradition. Meet at 7:15 pm at the Cannon Drive entrance to enter promptly at 7:30. Expedite entry: pre-buy tickets @lpzoo.org.
2024 Meeting GSR Elections
A reminder to meetings that GSR elections for 2024 are held in December. Many meetings try to hold elections for GSR and any other service positions in the first couple weeks of the month (before the holidays dampen attendance).
Click “Read More” to learn about GSRs and Intergroup Service work.
CMA Developing Public Outreach Videos
Crystal Meth Anonymous is developing public outreach videos for its YouTube channel to reach addicts and their families and friends.
Halloween Fundraiser October 28 for Chicago Roundup
Join Chicago Roundup 2024’s second fundraiser, a costume contest, on Saturday, October 28 from 6 to 11 pm at Ebenezer Church, 1650 W. Foster Ave. in Chicago. Members from all fellowship’s are welcome.
New CMA Chicago Meeting Opens at Hazelden, 867 N. Dearborn
A new weekly in-person CMA meeting launched on Sundays, beginning October 1 at 2:00 pm at the Hazelden Betty Ford Center, 867 N. Dearborn St. in Chicago.
What’s CMA Up To? Learn at Two Meetings, Online or In Person
Chicago’s delegates to the national Crystalmeth.org fellowship host two events, one on Zoom on Wednesday, Oct. 18 at 8:30 pm and another at the Rec Room in Chicago on Sunday Oct. 22 at 12:30 pm.
Three More Fellowship Events Planned for CMA Chicago
Members of CMA Chicago have a range of fellowship events through the end of the year, courtesy of the Activities Committee. The next one, Halloween Parade Meet-up, takes place October 31.
New CMA Meeting ‘Sex, Intimacy, Relationships’ Starts Sept. 6
A new CMA closed weekly meeting focused on Sex, Intimacy, and Relationships is starting Wednesday Sept. 6 at 7 pm, at Ebenezer Church. 1650 W. Foster in Chicago.
Registration Open for Chicago Roundup Recovery Conference Aug. 25-27
Registration is now open for the annual Chicago Roundup all-fellowship recovery conference, Aug. 25-27, 2023.