Events & Announcements
Get involved, and be of service! Upcoming events and notifications of meeting changes are posted here.
Submit announcements for this page by emailing them to mn.ga.webweaver@gmail.com. If sending a flyer, please ensure that your flyer contains this information in the footer: Minnesota GA Hotline 1-855-222-5542 ** www.MinnesotaGA.com
Participate in a Telephone Meeting:
In an effort to help those members whose meetings have been temporarily suspended as a result of the COVID-19 (coronavirus), the Telephone Conference Call Committee has expanded the Wednesday night meeting to include every night of the week from 8:00-10:00 PM Central time. These meetings are designated as approved Gamblers Anonymous meetings. These meetings are scheduled to continue for a 2-week period, but may be extended additional weeks, if required. Click here for flyer
In addition to the 8 pm nightly conference call, there is also a new 1 hour Friday afternoon meeting being offered.
Below are the details to call in for these meetings:
In an effort to help those members whose meetings have been temporarily suspended as a result of the COVID-19 (coronavirus), the Telephone Conference Call Committee has expanded the Wednesday night meeting to include every night of the week from 8:00-10:00 PM Central time. These meetings are designated as approved Gamblers Anonymous meetings. These meetings are scheduled to continue for a 2-week period, but may be extended additional weeks, if required. Click here for flyer
In addition to the 8 pm nightly conference call, there is also a new 1 hour Friday afternoon meeting being offered.
Below are the details to call in for these meetings:
Day and Time (Central) |
Call In Number |
Meeting Code |
Sunday 8-10 PM |
712-770-5338 |
836083 # |
Monday 8-10 PM |
712-770-4925 |
554671# |
Tuesday 8-10 PM |
712-770-4943 |
253824# |
Wednesday 8-10 PM |
712-770-4160 |
611704# |
Thursday 8-10 PM |
712-770-4981 |
872853# |
Friday 2-3 PM |
712-770-4979 |
703758# |
Friday 8-10 PM |
712-770-4996 |
595094# |
Saturday 8-10 PM |
712-770-5335 |
491301# |
Reach out to one another regularly using your phone lists, email lists, etc. Become part of the solution and volunteer your time to the Telephone Conference Call committee. The need for volunteers has never been so crucial as it is now during this health crisis! contact our local website email if you are able to volunteer or reach out to telephoneconferencemeeting@gmail.com.
In additon to the conference call meetings listed above, we have many local meetings offering phone meeting options while unable to meet face to face
Mon. 7-8:30 Brooklyn Center-North Metro GA - Call in number is: (877)-275-5560 access code: 1421
Tues. 7:30-9:00 South Metro GA - Call in Number: (712) 770-4912 access code: 191912 click here for flyer
Thurs. 7-8:45 Maplewood GA - Call in Number: (712) 770 5374 access code: 376111
**If you are attending the conference call, it's helpful to have a Combo Book available if you have one
**If you are attending the conference call, it's helpful to have a Combo Book available if you have one
MOST RECENT MEETING CHANGES DUE TO CORONA-VIRUS PRECAUTIONS:
Meetings that we know have been temporarily suspended due to Covid-19 precautions:
(Note due to State Wide "Stay at Home orders" this list does not reflect all present changes)
Please send any meeting closure notices to mn.ga.webweaver@gmail.com
(Note due to State Wide "Stay at Home orders" this list does not reflect all present changes)
- Sunday 7:00 Oakdale GA-Step Meeting
- Monday 11:00 am Bloomington GA
- Monday 6:00 pm Living Table - Minneapolis GA
- Monday 7:00 Bloomington Women's GA
- Monday 7:00 Brooklyn Center-North Metro GA -They are offering a conference call meeting Mondays 7:00-8:30. Call in number is 877-275-5560 Access code 1421
- Monday 7:00 Woodbury GA
- Monday 7:30 Eagan GA
- Tuesday 11:00 Columbia Heights GA
- Tuesday 6:30 Duluth GA
- Tuesday 7:00 Cottage Grove GA
- Tuesday 7:00 Prior Lake GA
- Tuesday 7:30 South Metro GA- They are offering a conference call meeting Tuesdays 7:30-9:00. Call in number is (712) 770-4912 Access code 191912
- Wednesday 7:00 Crystal 12 & 12 GA
- Thursday 7:00 Bloomington GA
- Thursday 7:00 Eden Prairie GA
- Thursday 7:00 Maplewood GA - They will be offering a conference call meeting Thursdays from 7-8:45 p.m Call in number is (712) 770 5374 Access code: 376111
- Friday 7:00 Hermantown GA
- Friday 7:30 Burnsville GA
- Friday 7:30 Shoreview GA
- Saturday 9:30 Columbia Heights GA
- Saturday 10:30 Cottage Grove GA
- Saturday 6:30 Prior Lake / Shakopee GA
- South of the River Speaker Meeting
Please send any meeting closure notices to mn.ga.webweaver@gmail.com
Monthly Speaker Meeting -April 4, 2020 |
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The monthly Minnesota GA & Gam-Anon Speaker Meeting is held at 7:30 on the first Saturday of the month at
St. Alban's Episcopal Church in Edina. This month we are unable to meet in person, however we can stay connected by telephone! Using the familiar call in options of our nightly telephone conference call meetings we are offering a call in option for the April 4th, Speaker meeting. Meeting will begin at 7:30 and phone lines will be open 10 minutes before the meeting.
Call in to: (712) 770-5312 Meeting Access code is: 205035#
April 4th Flyer
2020 Speaker Meeting Schedule here
St. Alban's Episcopal Church in Edina. This month we are unable to meet in person, however we can stay connected by telephone! Using the familiar call in options of our nightly telephone conference call meetings we are offering a call in option for the April 4th, Speaker meeting. Meeting will begin at 7:30 and phone lines will be open 10 minutes before the meeting.
Call in to: (712) 770-5312 Meeting Access code is: 205035#
April 4th Flyer
2020 Speaker Meeting Schedule here
Previously announced Meeting Changes:
PLEASE NOTE:
PLEASE NOTE:
- The Saturday Cottage Grove GA meeting has a new location starting on January 18th, 2020. It will now meet at Rose of Sharon Lutheran Church, 6875 Jamaica Avenue South, Cottage Grove, MN 55016 (Formally met at Cottage Grove City Hall). It also will now be meeting at 10:30 am instead of 10:00
- The Thursday 7 pm Baxter GA meeting is once again meeting at Heritage Assembly of God Church, 13242 Berrywood Dr., Baxter, MN. 56425
- Time change for the Thursday, Maplewood GA meeting will begin in March. The meeting's regular time will be 7:00 -8:45 pm.
New 2020 Meetings
Starting Sunday, January 5, 2020: Oakdale GA-Step Meeting at Silver Lake United Methodist Church
Please join us in supporting a new Area 8A Gamblers Anonymous weekly Step meeting starting on Sunday, January 5th at 7 pm. The meeting format will include the use of the Gamblers Anonymous Writing the Steps booklet and will provide time to write each week. The booklet and writing materials will be available, but feel free to bring your own, too. This is a closed meeting. The location is Silver Lake United Methodist Church, 5399 Geneva Ave N, Oakdale, MN 55128.
Click here for flyer with more information
Starting Sunday, January 5, 2020: Oakdale GA-Step Meeting at Silver Lake United Methodist Church
Please join us in supporting a new Area 8A Gamblers Anonymous weekly Step meeting starting on Sunday, January 5th at 7 pm. The meeting format will include the use of the Gamblers Anonymous Writing the Steps booklet and will provide time to write each week. The booklet and writing materials will be available, but feel free to bring your own, too. This is a closed meeting. The location is Silver Lake United Methodist Church, 5399 Geneva Ave N, Oakdale, MN 55128.
Click here for flyer with more information
2020 Area 8A Trustee Election - Call for Nominations
Area 8A GA is calling for nominations for Trustees! We are allotted two Trustees to represent our area, and both positions are open.
A letter explaining the nomination and ballot process, deadlines and contact information can be found here. Nominees must have two years of clean time; the position is for a two year period.
Trustees play an important part in helping to preserve the integrity of our GA program as well as representing our area on the international level. Find out more about the responsibilities and duties here.
A letter explaining the nomination and ballot process, deadlines and contact information can be found here. Nominees must have two years of clean time; the position is for a two year period.
Trustees play an important part in helping to preserve the integrity of our GA program as well as representing our area on the international level. Find out more about the responsibilities and duties here.
Saturday, April 4: Intergroup
Intergroup is a monthly business meeting to discuss events and needs in the fellowship. Every GA member is welcome to attend, and every GA group can send a representative to participate.
The next Intergroup meeting scheduled to be held on Saturday, April 4th, at 3:00 pm will not be meeting in person at our usual location of Holy Cross Lutheran Church. Plans are in place for a phone meeting. Watch for more details soon.
The next Intergroup meeting scheduled to be held on Saturday, April 4th, at 3:00 pm will not be meeting in person at our usual location of Holy Cross Lutheran Church. Plans are in place for a phone meeting. Watch for more details soon.
Saturday, March 7: 2020 Conference Kickoff meeting
The first planning meeting for the 2020 GA/Gam-Anon Fall Conference will be held Saturday, March 7th at 5:30 pm. The location will be at St. Alban's Episcopal Church, 6716 Gleason Road, Edina, MN 55439.
Agenda includes forming committees for this year’s conference. We are looking for volunteers to serve as committee chairs, co-chairs and committee helpers.
Join the conversation and bring your positive energy and ideas!
Please consider getting involved. All are welcome!
Click here for flyer
If you need more information you can send an email to mn.ga.webweaver@gmail.com
Agenda includes forming committees for this year’s conference. We are looking for volunteers to serve as committee chairs, co-chairs and committee helpers.
Join the conversation and bring your positive energy and ideas!
Please consider getting involved. All are welcome!
Click here for flyer
If you need more information you can send an email to mn.ga.webweaver@gmail.com
POSTPONED: Saturday, March 21: South of the River Speaker Meeting
The Saturday, March 21, 2020 bimonthly speaker meeting has been postponed until at least April. Updated information and a new flyer will be posted here as we have more information.
CANCELLED Tuesday, March 31: Potluck and Pinning
The Prior Lake GA that meets at St. Paul's Lutheran Church has been cancelled due Covid-19 precautions
Volunteer for the Minnesota GA Hotline
This is an excellent service opportunity! Commit a few hours a week to helping compulsive gamblers on the phone. Click here for a volunteer sign-up and information sheet. Thank you for your service!
Wanted: Your Experience, Strength, & Hope!
Sharing stories of our addiction and recovery are vital for those in all stages of recovery - newcomers and old-timers alike. GA members are encouraged to speak of their personal journeys, and share their experience, strength, and hope.
Choose from these excellent opportunities:
1. Volunteers are needed to speak the first Saturday of each month at the St. Alban's speaker meeting.
2. Volunteers are needed to speak at the South-of-the-River speaker meeting. That speaker meeting is the third Saturday of January, March, May, July, September, and November. Send an email to mn.ga.webweaver@gmail.com to sign up!
3. The Public Relations Committee receives requests from treatment centers in the metro area, and organizes GA members to speak at those facilities. If you have at least six months of clean time, you can speak! If you have less than six months, you can still speak if you bring your sponsor with you.
The Public Relations Committee holds workshops to help people tell their story. Keep an eye on this space for a future workshop. And, click here for a flyer with more details!
Choose from these excellent opportunities:
1. Volunteers are needed to speak the first Saturday of each month at the St. Alban's speaker meeting.
2. Volunteers are needed to speak at the South-of-the-River speaker meeting. That speaker meeting is the third Saturday of January, March, May, July, September, and November. Send an email to mn.ga.webweaver@gmail.com to sign up!
3. The Public Relations Committee receives requests from treatment centers in the metro area, and organizes GA members to speak at those facilities. If you have at least six months of clean time, you can speak! If you have less than six months, you can still speak if you bring your sponsor with you.
The Public Relations Committee holds workshops to help people tell their story. Keep an eye on this space for a future workshop. And, click here for a flyer with more details!
Get Involved and Be Of Service!
Gamblers Anonymous exists because thousands of recovering gamblers have given countless hours of service. Setting up rooms, leading meetings, and cleaning up after, are usually the first service roles that we perform. But as we grow in recovery, more service opportunities present themselves. Each is a way to strengthen our GA community, and a way to practice Step 12. Click here for a flyer with descriptions of several exciting and fulfilling service opportunities available. Send questions and interest to mn.ga.webweaver@gmail.com
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The Life-Line bulletin is a monthly newsletter published by the International Service Office. It's an excellent resource to learn about events and milestones reached in other areas around the world. Click here to go to the international site and read the most recent bulletin now.