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.
Join Fellows for CMA Museum Day, Sunday April 21
CMA Museum Day at Chicago’s historic Museum of Science & Industry in Hyde Park. When: Sunday April 21 (a new date), from 1 - 4 pm. Tickets are free online at https://www.msichicago.org/visit/tickets/illinois-free-day-ticket/
SoberPoz 2024 Retreat Runs July 18-21 at LaSalle Manor
Registration is open for this summer’s SoberPoz Retreat, Pozitively Fabulous, to be held July 18-21, 2024 at LaSalle Manor in Plano, IL. It wil be the last of four retreats in the Chicago area.
Meeting Profiles: AA Big Book Study Monday 2 pm Online
The weekly Monday 2 pm Online Meeting of Chicago CMA is a safe and supportive space for individuals in and out of the Chicago area to come together and work on their recovery journey through the guidance of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous.
Meeting Profiles: ‘You Better Work!’
Hosted at the Grace Episcopal Church in Printers Row, “You Better Work!” meets each Monday from 6:00 to 7:00 pm, with a lead speaker, and readings from the CMA 12-Step Guide.
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: ‘Topics, Lead, Discussion,’ Wednesday 2 pm Online
A pre-pandemic in-person meeting served as inspiration for this Wednesday 2 pm CMA Online “Topics, Lead and Discussion” Meeting
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.
CMA Chicago Launches Newsletter
Get the latest CMA news in your inbox. Sign up for the CMA Chicago monthly newsletter.
CMA Fellowship at ‘Dune: Part 2’ March 2, at Regal Webster Place
CMA Movie Night: See ‘Dune: Part 2’ on March 2 at 8 pm at the Regal Webster Pl., 1471 W. Webster in Chicago. Tickets are $20.
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.
Registration Opens for CMA Chicago Spring Retreat March 22-24
The 2024 CMA Chicago Spring Retreat returns to Villa Desiderata in McHenry, IL on Friday, March 22nd through Sunday, March 24th.
CMA Los Angeles Retreat Celebrates 25 Years April 5-7
CMA Los Angeles celebrates 25 years at its annual retreat in downtown LA, April 5 - 7, 2024. Daniel R. is organizing a Chicago group to attend; scholarships available for those lacking of funds. Visit cmala.com for details.