Worcester Area Intergroup (see links of interest) has compiled a list of local Zoom hosted AA meetings. Some home groups have started back up with their commitment schedules, just online. Plus there are lots of discussion, study groups, and meetings of all sorts. The listing is on a public spreadsheet , click the link below..
AA Virtual Meeting List
Sunday, April 19, 2020
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
COVID-19 Fallout
Most of the churches and venues hosting AA gatherings are closed for a while to minimize transmission of COVID-19 until the state guidelines change. The "Links of Interest" list on this page provides handy links to online meetings and speakers and recordings and the complete Clinton MA meeting list.
Note: At present the noontime meetings at the Clinton Alcoholism and Addiction Information Center 256 High St, will continue. In addition a few temporary additional meetings have been arranged at the center until Shamrock, Central Park and Sterling are reopened, with a speaker/discussion format. At all these please practice social distancing
Note: At present the noontime meetings at the Clinton Alcoholism and Addiction Information Center 256 High St, will continue. In addition a few temporary additional meetings have been arranged at the center until Shamrock, Central Park and Sterling are reopened, with a speaker/discussion format. At all these please practice social distancing
- Monday 7:30-8:30
- Tuesday 7:30-8:30
- Thursday 7:30-8:30
- Friday 7:30-8:30
- Sober Sunset at the DAM
When: 1/2 hour before sunset, 1/2 hour after(when its nice out)
Where: The top of the Wachusett reservoir dam on rt 70, bring a beach chair, blanket, folding chair, watch the sun go down with light music, meditate if you like. Update: DCR have roped off the area, no longer happening
"This too shall pass"
Update: 3-23-2020 The state has issued a stay-at-home guideline, and
limited gatherings to less than 10. It would be prudent for at-risk
folks to remain at home. Big Al and a few others have been keeping the
Center open. Not sure how much longer this can continue.
UPDATE: 28-Aug-2020 Who would have believed this would go on so long? Good Shepherd church sent us some (3 pages) requirements for reopening which looked unworkable to us (including taking attendance) , so we declined and will revisit in a few months. Restaurants, sporting events, hotels and airlines OK , but no AA meetings inside churches??
In my newcomer head
An oldie that Father Leo heard on the radio after an intense experience. Heard it a million times, but never really heard it until I heard Father Leo refer to it in his story. You will recognize the song.
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When I was younger, so much younger than today,
I never needed anybody's help in any way.
But now those days are gone, I'm not so self assured.
Now I find I've changed my mind and opened up the doors.
Help me if you can, I'm feeling down,
And I do appreciate you being round,
Help me get my feet back on the ground,
Won't you please, please help me
Lennon, McCartney
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When I was younger, so much younger than today,
I never needed anybody's help in any way.
But now those days are gone, I'm not so self assured.
Now I find I've changed my mind and opened up the doors.
Help me if you can, I'm feeling down,
And I do appreciate you being round,
Help me get my feet back on the ground,
Won't you please, please help me
Lennon, McCartney
Thursday, August 29, 2019
OLD TIME AA
Old Time AA
Many years ago back in the day.
The halls were filled with old timers.
Great memories, great people, it's different today.
Jack the Barber would say
”We’ll make it together. Come along for the ride, we’re in the back room come on inside.
Stay away from denial aisle, I saved you a chair, try to identify, don’t compare”.
John T. would say “This is serious business.”
God, I miss the old timers that aren’t here today. They spread the message near and far
and said the famous four words “Get in the car.”
Thank God for our founders Bill & Bob.
I can still hear Henry the cop saying “Get a job”.
What ever happened to keep it simple?
Trust God, Clean house, Help others is what the steps mean,
the perfect recipe to stay sober and clean.
Otto and Frenchy got sober before they drank Canada dry,
they helped many people and that's no lie.
We still have Kathy , Phil, Rock, Big Al, Leon, Austin, Ernie, Father Will, and both Tom B’s.
They make time for the newcomer with a cup of coffee.
Nibben O’Toole helped many a man, yes he was the greatest Sox fan.
I learned so much from Mike Burdell, he didn’t say much but he said it so well.
We’ve lost biker Jack, Frankie Mac, Turkey Bob, Darlene, Shine and Chappie, 1 step Eddie.
Lets not forget John the Indian and Johnny V.
Ann would trick us with nicotine gum for a laugh, she spent her whole life giving back.
Roland and Leo would tell you what you needed to know and 100 different ways of where you can go.
They’d shake their heads when they heard “No Shame”.
I miss those old timers, they'd remember your name.
Father Fred, Zeus and Irish Pat, thank God I got to know those people,
they don’t make them like that.
They wore hats, busted chops and had funny nicknames,
and made it to commitments in snow sleet and rain.
Jimmy Q and I are so blessed we learned from the best and spread it to the rest.
John T. , I close my eyes and the wisdom you shared.
You were the best sponsor ever and can’t be compared.
I close my eyes and hear what they’d say.
Thank God for all the great people that aren’t here today.
Thank God for Old Timers and Old time AA.
Paul L.
Clinton Central Park Group
Many years ago back in the day.
The halls were filled with old timers.
Great memories, great people, it's different today.
Jack the Barber would say
”We’ll make it together. Come along for the ride, we’re in the back room come on inside.
Stay away from denial aisle, I saved you a chair, try to identify, don’t compare”.
John T. would say “This is serious business.”
God, I miss the old timers that aren’t here today. They spread the message near and far
and said the famous four words “Get in the car.”
Thank God for our founders Bill & Bob.
I can still hear Henry the cop saying “Get a job”.
What ever happened to keep it simple?
Trust God, Clean house, Help others is what the steps mean,
the perfect recipe to stay sober and clean.
Otto and Frenchy got sober before they drank Canada dry,
they helped many people and that's no lie.
We still have Kathy , Phil, Rock, Big Al, Leon, Austin, Ernie, Father Will, and both Tom B’s.
They make time for the newcomer with a cup of coffee.
Nibben O’Toole helped many a man, yes he was the greatest Sox fan.
I learned so much from Mike Burdell, he didn’t say much but he said it so well.
We’ve lost biker Jack, Frankie Mac, Turkey Bob, Darlene, Shine and Chappie, 1 step Eddie.
Lets not forget John the Indian and Johnny V.
Ann would trick us with nicotine gum for a laugh, she spent her whole life giving back.
Roland and Leo would tell you what you needed to know and 100 different ways of where you can go.
They’d shake their heads when they heard “No Shame”.
I miss those old timers, they'd remember your name.
Father Fred, Zeus and Irish Pat, thank God I got to know those people,
they don’t make them like that.
They wore hats, busted chops and had funny nicknames,
and made it to commitments in snow sleet and rain.
Jimmy Q and I are so blessed we learned from the best and spread it to the rest.
John T. , I close my eyes and the wisdom you shared.
You were the best sponsor ever and can’t be compared.
I close my eyes and hear what they’d say.
Thank God for all the great people that aren’t here today.
Thank God for Old Timers and Old time AA.
Paul L.
Clinton Central Park Group
Sunday, May 5, 2019
Clinton Central Park 55th Anniversary
We celebrated 55 years of operation with a big feed, great speakers and good fellowship. Also got a cakelady creation this year. Speakers were Chuck and Lila , procured from Sherborne group,by fearless leader Tom B.. Gary from Shamrock made us his famous shepherds pie, and many others brought their favorite dishes, a wonderful feast. A nice remembrance at the beginning by opener Mary Beth of Otto and John T.
Thursday, January 17, 2019
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| O-T-T-O spelled backwards |
June 20,1932 – December 27, 2018
Otto was proud of his Norwegian Canadian heritage, the single child born to Otto and Aasta in Montreal. He grew up in Dolbeau, Quebec where his father was an engineer in the paper industry. After college he came to the US where he worked for most of his work life, as a field service engineer on mechanical banking terminals. When that technology was phased out in the 80s, he settled in Lancaster MA to be near cousins in central Mass. He worked for some years at Weetabix in Clinton, and Intellitech Inc. in Hudson before retirement. He was an active member of the Senior Center in Lancaster and active for nearly 30 years in his beloved Clinton Central Park AA group.
Otto was well known as a quiet , reserved, gentle man, but with a quick wit and sense of humor. His love of steam engines, railroad lore, maps and geography were well known. He enjoyed shopping and in particular the restaurant trips with the seniors. When working in Manhattan he belonged to the Sheepshead Bay yacht club and enjoyed fishing. When in MA , he enjoyed driving trips to the family camp on Merrymeeting Bay in Maine where he will be laid to rest.
We celebrate Otto's life and are grateful for his nearly 30 years service to our group and AA in the North Central MA area.
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