Events & Announcements
Get involved, and be of service! Upcoming events and notifications of meeting changes are posted here.
Do you have an announcement that you’d like to share on this page? Email [email protected]. If sending a flyer, please ensure that this info is included on the flyer: Minnesota GA Hotline 1-855-222-5542 ** www.MinnesotaGA.com
Every Thursday: New GA Group Now Meeting in Willmar, MN
A big, warm welcome to the Willmar GA group! This group meets every Thursday at 7:00 pm. The meeting location is the Willmar Alano Club, 1900 2nd Avenue SE (1805 E Hwy 12), Willmar. Spread the word about the new addition to our Minnesota GA meeting list, and make an effort to pay a visit to support this Greater Minnesota effort.
Saturday February 1, 2025: Intergroup Meeting (Zoom) at 3:00 pm
Intergroup is a monthly meeting where GA group representatives gather to share information and discuss upcoming events and needs in the Minnesota GA fellowship. Any GA member is welcome to attend, and every GA group in Area 8A can send a representative to vote on issues. If your GA home group does not currently have an Intergroup representative, please contact [email protected] to find out how your group can participate.
The next Intergroup meeting will be on Saturday January 4, 2025 at 3:00 pm. The meeting will be held on Zoom. Join using the details below:
Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85997172669pwd=NmtMQWFjcER6bGFSenYzektNREJmZz09
Meeting ID: 859 9717 2669 / Passcode: Recovery8A
Join by phone: Dial: 312 626 6799 / Meeting ID: 859 9717 2669 / Passcode: 7006739338
The 2025 Intergroup meeting schedule is:
February 1 / March 1 / April 5 / May 3 / June 7 / July 12 (note that this is the second Saturday) / August 2 / September 6 / October 4 / November 1 / December 6
The next Intergroup meeting will be on Saturday January 4, 2025 at 3:00 pm. The meeting will be held on Zoom. Join using the details below:
Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85997172669pwd=NmtMQWFjcER6bGFSenYzektNREJmZz09
Meeting ID: 859 9717 2669 / Passcode: Recovery8A
Join by phone: Dial: 312 626 6799 / Meeting ID: 859 9717 2669 / Passcode: 7006739338
The 2025 Intergroup meeting schedule is:
February 1 / March 1 / April 5 / May 3 / June 7 / July 12 (note that this is the second Saturday) / August 2 / September 6 / October 4 / November 1 / December 6
Saturday February 1, 2025: Saturday Night Speaker Meeting @ St. Alban's (Edina)
Mark your calendar for Saturday February 1, 2025 and make your way to the Saturday Night Speaker Meeting at
St. Alban’s Episcopal Church! We'll begin with key readings from GA and Gam-Anon literature, and then GA members will share their stories of experience, strength, and hope. This speaker meeting is an “open” meeting, so please invite family, friends, and others interested in learning about GA.
The location is St. Alban's Episcopal Church; 6716 Gleason Road; Edina, MN. Doors open at 6:30 pm for fellowship and snacks, and the speaker meeting follows at 7:30 pm.
2025 Speaker Meeting Calendar
Feb 1 - Meeting will be sponsored by Thursday Bloomington GA
Mar 1 - Meeting will be sponsored by Gam-Anon, with the annual craft and bake sale.
Apr 5 - Meeting will be sponsored by Saturday Morning Columbia Heights GA
May 3 - Meeting will be sponsored by Tuesday Buffalo GA
Jun 7 - Meeting will be sponsored by Thursday Maplewood GA
Jul 12 - Meeting & ice cream social sponsored by Monday North Metro GA (note that this will be the second Saturday)
St. Alban’s Episcopal Church! We'll begin with key readings from GA and Gam-Anon literature, and then GA members will share their stories of experience, strength, and hope. This speaker meeting is an “open” meeting, so please invite family, friends, and others interested in learning about GA.
The location is St. Alban's Episcopal Church; 6716 Gleason Road; Edina, MN. Doors open at 6:30 pm for fellowship and snacks, and the speaker meeting follows at 7:30 pm.
2025 Speaker Meeting Calendar
Feb 1 - Meeting will be sponsored by Thursday Bloomington GA
Mar 1 - Meeting will be sponsored by Gam-Anon, with the annual craft and bake sale.
Apr 5 - Meeting will be sponsored by Saturday Morning Columbia Heights GA
May 3 - Meeting will be sponsored by Tuesday Buffalo GA
Jun 7 - Meeting will be sponsored by Thursday Maplewood GA
Jul 12 - Meeting & ice cream social sponsored by Monday North Metro GA (note that this will be the second Saturday)
Saturday March 1, 2025: Gam-Anon Craft & Bake Sale
Mark your calendar for one of the sweetest events of the season: the 29th annual Gam-Anon craft and bake sale! It’ll be part of the Saturday Night Speaker Meeting at St. Alban’s on Saturday, March 1st. Click here for a flyer and spread the word!
Sign Up to Sponsor a Monthly Speaker Meeting
The Saturday Night Speaker Meeting at St. Alban's in Edina is an important and cherished part of our Area 8A GA Fellowship.
Geno T., Diane A., and Tom S. are leading efforts to strengthen connections between this speaker meeting and individual GA groups in our Area. Groups are being asked to sponsor a monthly speaker meeting. Sponsoring includes:
**Provide a speaker for a 30-40 minute share, or two speakers for shorter times. Speakers should have a minimum of
1 year of abstinence.
**Provide someone to read the Daily Reflection and talk about the reflection for 5 minutes
**Choose readers for GA & Gam-Anon literature
**Arrive early to help set up the room and make coffee
**Bring treats
**Help clean up after the meeting
This is an excellent way to be of service and carry the message of recovery! Please talk to members of your home group about sponsoring a speaker meeting. Click here for a flyer and spread the word about this exciting opportunity!
Geno T., Diane A., and Tom S. are leading efforts to strengthen connections between this speaker meeting and individual GA groups in our Area. Groups are being asked to sponsor a monthly speaker meeting. Sponsoring includes:
**Provide a speaker for a 30-40 minute share, or two speakers for shorter times. Speakers should have a minimum of
1 year of abstinence.
**Provide someone to read the Daily Reflection and talk about the reflection for 5 minutes
**Choose readers for GA & Gam-Anon literature
**Arrive early to help set up the room and make coffee
**Bring treats
**Help clean up after the meeting
This is an excellent way to be of service and carry the message of recovery! Please talk to members of your home group about sponsoring a speaker meeting. Click here for a flyer and spread the word about this exciting opportunity!
Blue Books & More Available At The Saturday Night Speaker Meeting
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Have you heard the good news? The new Blue Book, Sharing Recovery Through Gamblers Anonymous, can be purchased at the monthly Saturday Night Speaker Meeting!
The previous version was published in 1984. A committee of GA members worked for more than 7 years to rewrite the book, drawing from their own recovery experience as members of Gamblers Anonymous. GA groups around the world are using this book in their weekly meetings. Sponsors and sponsees are reading the book and working the Steps together. Pick up yours (along with medallions, key fobs, and other literature) at the monthly speaker meeting at St. Alban's in Edina - only $7.50 each. |
Become a Lifeliner: Support the International Service Office (ISO) of GA!
The International Service Office (ISO) of Gamblers Anonymous performs many essential functions to support our fellowship. ISO sends out starter kits to new GA groups around the world, as well as prison kits to those that are incarcerated and seeking recovery. ISO manages the inventory of our GA literature, maintains a directory of international meetings, and answers countless questions from members.
Become a Lifeliner to support the ISO! Commit to a monthly donation -- no amount is too small. Click here for the form to start the process. And, print out extra forms to bring to your home group.
Become a Lifeliner to support the ISO! Commit to a monthly donation -- no amount is too small. Click here for the form to start the process. And, print out extra forms to bring to your home group.
Have You Had Your Pressure Relief Group Meeting Today?
Page 17 of our yellow combo book states that a Pressure Relief Group Meeting can offer guidance toward a normal way of thinking and living. Have you gone through the process? If not, our excellent Pressure Relief team is here to help!
The Pressure Relief program is available to all GA members, and is particularly useful for:
● New members with a desire to stop gambling
● Members working on a 4th Step financial inventory
● Members interested in re-establishing financial priorities at any time throughout recovery
Click here for a flyer, or email the Pressure Relief Committee at [email protected]. Please include your first name, first letter of your last name, your phone number, email address, and preferred contact method.
The Pressure Relief program is available to all GA members, and is particularly useful for:
● New members with a desire to stop gambling
● Members working on a 4th Step financial inventory
● Members interested in re-establishing financial priorities at any time throughout recovery
Click here for a flyer, or email the Pressure Relief Committee at [email protected]. Please include your first name, first letter of your last name, your phone number, email address, and preferred contact method.
Volunteer for the Minnesota GA Hotline
This is an excellent Step 12 service opportunity! Sign up for time blocks to answer the Minnesota GA hotline. Calls are forwarded right to your phone, so you can perform this service work right in your own home. You can pick the time slots that you’re available to receive calls. Be the welcoming voice on the other end of the phone! For more information, send an email to [email protected] and express your interest in this opportunity.
Read the Life-Line Bulletin Today
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.