Tom B. Celebrates 58 years

Today Jan 2 2022 our beloved remaining founder Tom celebrates 58 years of sobriety. Here are some photos from this blog from when Tom got his 46 year medallion, pictured with  John T. and Mike B. who spoke that night with many others.

Tom B. helped John T. and Paul O. found the Central Park Group in May of 1964 when Tom had but 5 months of sobriety. For the past many decades Tom has been our main commitment organizer and hot dog announcer. Recently he has missed meetings due to illness but he sounded good today on the phone and will receive his 58 year medallion when he is ready to get out again.

Kathy V.

 

Our dear friend and group member Kathy V. passed away after a period of illness. She reached 60 years of sobriety just a few days ago, with a universe of friends and family who loved her. 

Slattery's Funeral Home
40 Pleasant St. Marlboro Ma.

Sterling BB Open for live meetings

The Sterling Thursday night meeting has re-opened for live in person meetings. This is an open-to-the-public Big Book "Lite" meeting, we read a chapter and discuss. Perfect for newcomers with questions about the Big Book and the AA way of life. Every Thursday 8-9PM St Richards church basement (Bridge St).

Grand Re-opening July 2 2021

 

Central Park group of AA Clinton MA  established 1964

Website: http://centralparkaa.blogspot.com/

Grand (relatively speaking) Reopening July 2

Good Shepherd Church 8-9pm no break ( we will go back to 9:30 when we can have breaks and food)

Hello my CCP peeps....we are starting up again indoors at the Good Shepherd church.

We have to make some adjustments in the near term to comply with church, state and CDC guidelines.

• Stay home if you have any symptoms just to be on the safe side- if you come down with COVID at any time please notify Clinton BOH for tracing purposes
  
• Hygiene We will make hand sanitizer and wipes available, and wipe down handles, mic and chairs after the meeting.
• chairs will be spaced 3-6 ft, (exception if you are from the same household.) masks optional esp if vaccinated . Try to set chairs further back from podium.
  
• Commitments - I will maintain the calendar for incoming and outgoing. We have an outgoing to Townsend Wed Jun 30 leaving town 6:30. They are the incoming for July 2.
• FOOD - we won't be using the kitchen, or making coffee until the state opens completely and we are notified by church. You are free to bring coffee, drinks, snacks, including to share, but you MUST take out everything including trash when you leave.
• NON-HYBRID - this is a live meeting only. We won't be using any technology unless the group decides as a group to do so. At present there does not seem to be support for zooming the meeting.
• The substitute groups for  ccp and shamrock which sprung up at the center Tues and Friday night may be discontinued shortly unless there is a covid surge and we are evicted from church.
• Dennis A. is inheriting the book from Tom B. thanks to you both for your service

God Bless your Efforts.....rocky

Bob B passed

 Bob B. , one of the areas best speakers and a very important part of my start in AA, has passed.Bob was an accomplished musician and comedian who carried to many the encouragement to seek recovery. His message about the true nature of belief and faith and its triumph over fear resonated with myself and countless others.

Calling hours Sunday March 7 2-6pm Dracut Funeral home

Obituary link

Montachusett Recovery Club Leominster MA

 Another in-person location that is opening and getting started. A sober club like Clinton has, with morning and nooner meetings as well as some evening meetings.

Leominster Original Group is moving there beginning Monday Nov 9 7:45 PM.

Lake Whalom meeting is moving there too Saturday 7:30 PM

here is image of flyer

Cindy P. (clinton, Lancaster)

Our Central Park member Cindy P. (Big Al's daughter) passed away peacefully on Saturday. Best known for her softball skills, especially with our own coach Tom B., her sweet tooth and fiery spirit, Cindy will be missed.

Services are Thursday Sep 10, at Philbins Funeral home in Clinton.

Link to Obituary and Services