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S U N R I S E
T H E S A S K A T O O N & D I S T R I C T A A N E W S L E T T E R
April 2020 Volume 66, Issue 4
All quotations from AA and AA Grapevine literature are printed with consent from A. A. World Services, Inc. and AA Grapevine.
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What a time to be alive. I hope I will always remember the feeling I had right before I turned my will over to God; when I had been granted the gift of desperation, when I knew there was nothing left in me to try and fight this battle on my own. The days were accumulating, progressively getting worse, but it was the moment before I threw my hands up that I want to remember. I knew I was completely powerless. In that moment, I couldn’t stand, or think, or breathe, or cry; in that mo-ment, there really was only one option. I didn’t know that God was there the whole time, waiting for me to open my heart; but when I did, I could breathe again. This is the moment I keep reminding myself of, as we are all in isolation. To be in a “State of Emergency”, seems pretty surreal, yet familiar to me at the same time. It’s hard to try and understand the chaos that was once just inside my head, that drove me into my own isolation, is now similarly being felt across the globe. My gratitude for Alcoholics Anonymous is growing daily. Today I know I am not alone, and I don’t ever have to go back to that moment again. This program and fellowship broke me free from isolation before, and I have faith it will get me through this one too. My heart is open, I don’t need all of the answers. We have all of the tools, I pray we all use them. By no means is this an easy time for anyone to navigate, but what a time for us, to practice these principles in all of our affairs. “When I am disturbed, it is because I find some person, place, or situation—some fact of my life—unacceptable to me, and I can find no serenity until I accept that person, place, thing, or situation as being ex-actly the way it is supposed to be at this moment.” pg 417 As long as the ties that bind us together are stronger than those that would tear us apart, all will be well. What a time to be alive. One day at time my friends. In love and service, Nicole C.
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Service Meetings
Central Office Committee: TBD
Intergroup Meeting: TBD
Round Up Committee Meeting: TBD Social Committee Meeting: TBD Newsletter Submission Deadline: The cut off for the May newsletter is April 20th.
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2020 International Convention ∙ Alcoholics Anonymous ∙ July 2-5, 2020 ∙ Detroit, Michigan
Love and Tolerance Is Our Code Visit aa.org for registration details!! Advanced Registration Deadline: April 15, 2020
The status of service meetings and GSR meetings are not con-firmed at this time; apologies that there isn’t more clear
direction at this time.
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"Sunrise" publishes articles that reflect the full diversity of experience and opinion found within the Fellow-ship of Alcoholics Anonymous. In determining content, the editor relies on the principles of the Twelve Tra-ditions. "Sunrise" values the shared experience of individual AA members working the AA program and ap-plying the principles of the Twelve Steps. Seeking neither to gloss over difficult issues nor to present such issues in a harmful or contentious manner, ""Sunrise" tries to embody the widest possible view of the AA Fel-lowship. The editor of ""Sunrise" reserves the right to accept or reject material for publication, based on the AA traditions. (We note that this policy is consistent with that of the AA Grapevine.) Articles are not intended to be statements of AA policy, nor does publication of any article constitute endorsement by ei-ther Alcoholics Anonymous or Saskatoon Area Intergroup. Submissions are always welcome.
EDITOR'S STATEMENT
Martensville Group has gone to Online Meetings!! Anyone who would like to join—please send an email to
Thank you to everyone who made the 2020
Saskatoon AA Round Up with Alanon par-
ticipation a success. We had a great turn
out and have had lots of good feedback
and suggestions which will be looked at by
the 2021 committee.
As a committee, we would especially like to
thank Butt Can for once again sharing your
talents with us at the hootenanny. We
would also like to thank the many volun-
teers that came to help us and the staff at
the Travelodge who help make this event a
success year after year. And to our speakers
and panelists, thank you for sharing your
Experience, Strength and Hope. A big thank
you to anyone else we may have missed.
I would personally like to extend a grateful
Thank you to the committee that worked
so hard to ensure this Round Up went so
smoothly. It was a privilege to work along-
side you.
We pass the torch to the new committee
and look forward to next years event!
In love and service,
Lori R.
2020 Round Up Chair
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AA MILESTONES
STEPPING STONES
Gavin C. April 7, 2017 3 yrs
Anne S. April 29, 1978 42 yrs
Cake will be April 28th
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Send your groups milestones to [email protected]
For announcements in the February newsletter, please have submission in by January 20th.
Every day sober is a win. Lets celebrate the positive moments—it is a great defense when the moments of struggle show up unannounced.
Looking for a meeting?? Download the “Meeting Guide” app through the App Store on your
smart phone to find a list of meetings near you!
KISS
Nitara Y. April 5, 2017 3 yrs
Carlton B. April 10, 2016 4 yrs
Cake Monday April 27th @ 5:15 WESTSIDE
Eugene B. April 2, 2013 7 yrs
Darren K. April 4, 2017 2 yrs
Rob B. April 22, 2018 2 yrs
Cake Wednesday May 6th
KLEEN AAIR
Kallie K. April 10, 2012 8 yrs
UPON AWAKENING
Sharon A. April 1, 1990 30 yrs
Lauren T. April 28, 2018 2 yrs
Cake Sunday April 26th
SHAMROCK GROUP
Tavis M. April 10, 2019 1 yr
Joanne S. April 11, 2015 5 yrs
John F. April 25, 1993 27 yrs
Cake April 30th
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CENTRAL OFFICE & INTERGROUP TRUSTEES
CENTRAL OFFICE
Ron M. Central Office Chair 306-222-6526
Central Office Co-Chair
Grant Z. Central Office Treasurer 306-292-6842
Nicole C. Newsletter Trustee 306-260-2938
Stefan L. Literature Trustee 306-281-9443
Dru D. PI Trustee 306-270-4238
Mike B. CPC Trustee 306-202-6209
Kim T. Corrections Trustee 306-207-0733
Kieran L. Institutions Trustee 306-222-3428
INTERGROUP
Rob I. Intergroup Chair 306-221-4188
Jackie M. Intergroup Co-Chair 306-229-0666
Stan M. Intergroup Treasurer 306-221-4722
Sarah R. Intergroup Secretary 306-361-7666
Rob G. Social Committee Chair 306-370-9721
Lori R. Roundup Chair 306-220-7973
Frank M. Document Retention Chair 306-931-3326
Just a reminder, Central Office donations from our members are Tax Deductible.
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I Am Responsible.
When Anyone, Anywhere, Reaches Out For Help,
I Want The Hand Of A.A. Always To Be There.
And For That,
I Am Responsible!
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This meeting list is up do date as of March 19.
As things are constantly evolving, meetings
are often being cancelled, moved last minute, or being held
online.
If you know of an online meet-ing, share that with your friends.
Help someone get connected.
Reach Out. Answer your phone if it rings.
Check Online.
Just because we are practicing social distancing,
self isolation, and quarantines,
DOES NOT MEAN WE ARE ALONE DURING THIS TIME
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March 16, 2020 “The expression of true humility is the willingness to serve others
without expectation of reward, prestige or recognition for our services to them. It
should be done in a spirit of cheerfulness and joy.”
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Institutions Chairing Schedule 2020
Larson House Welcome Group Calder Adult Calder Youth Dúbe Center
Mondays 8:00 PM
Fridays 8:00 PM
Saturdays 8:00 PM
Tuesdays 8:00 PM
Fridays 7:00 PM
Mondays 7:00 PM
January Living Sober
Mike S. Martensville Group
Roger R. Sutherland Group
Gary J.
Been There Done That
Daina K. Amy J.
February Y,M & O Y,M & O
First 3: Healing Group - Sheila. Last
2: Living Sober - Mike S.
KISS Group Leanne H.
Brittany E. Shane W.
March Living Sober
Mike S. Living Sober
Attitude Adjustment Greg R.
Westside Group Lori E.
Shane M. Danielle L.
April Cancelled Cancelled Mustard Seed Group
Randy M. Alma W. Danielle L.
May Shane M.
Living Sober Mike S.
Shamrock Group
Bill N. Amy J.
June Northerners
Corey
July Shamrock Group Sutherland Group
Gary J.
August Dundonald Group
Al K.
September Sutherland Group,
Gary J.
Been There Done That
Daina K.
Mustard Seed Group Randy M.
October Attitude Adjustment
Greg R. New Freedom
Ron M. Upon Awakening
Troy, Carol S. 49ers
John C.
November Rolling Stones
Darcie S. KISS Group Leanne H.
Westside Group Mitch A.
Dundonald Group
Al K.
December Floral Group
Ron D.
Legend:
Annual Commitment
Open Opportunity
Filled Spot 2020 Only.
Calendar updated: Dec 28th
Kieran L - Institutions Trustee - Phone #- 306-222-3428 Email- [email protected]