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The Serenity Times

June/July 2010

Central Lake Ontario Area of Narcotics Anonymous

SUBCOMMITIES: Please come out and see where you belong in the service structure. Service is one of the most fulfilling and challenging aspects of our recovery...Don't miss out!!!

PUBLIC INFORMATION: (PI) Contact: Drew M. (Chair)
This subcommittee oversees all business pertaining to public awareness of N.A. such as newspaper ads, posters, television and radio ads and the helpline. It meets every 2nd Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at St. Gregory’s Auditorium, 192 Simcoe Street North. Position(s) available: Alt. Web Servant, Alt. Chair, Serenity Times Editor.

HOSPITALS AND INSTITUTIONS: (H&I) Contact: Richard H. (Chair)
This subcommittee brings meetings to those in facilities who cannot get out to regular public meetings, such as jails and treatments centers. It meets every 3rd Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at St. Gregory’s Auditorium, 192 Simcoe Street North. Position(s) available: Coordinator for Brookside Youth Correctional Facility located in Cobourg.

ACTIVITIES: Contact: Rob R. (Chair)
This subcommittee deals with the business and planning of social activities for NA in this Area such as dances, fundraiser's, picnics, etc. It meets every last Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at St. Gregory’s Auditorium, 192 Simcoe Street North. Position(s) Available: Treasurer, Secretary, and Chairperson positions The rest of the positions will be up for nomination in the fall. In order to be elected members must have attended three consecutive meeting. There are many ways to be of service without holding an elected position so please come out and see how you can get involved.

AREA: Contact: Mike C. (Chair)
The Central Lake Ontario Area of Narcotics Anonymous (C.L.O.A.N.A.) meets every 2nd Sunday of the month at the Steelworkers Union Hall at 125 Albert Street in Oshawa @ 9:30 am. This service committee is responsible for conducting the business of our area, providing funds for all subcommittees and reporting to the region. Position(s) Available: Secretary ALSO Intent to Nominate Area Treasurer in May with elections being held in June.
NOTE: The area meeting in October will be held on the 3rd Sunday.

Area Planning Tool Report

Events:

Poster Day:

Saturday July 10th @ 11:00am. Hosted by Stepping Into Action Group in Peterborough.
We are meeting behind the Murray St. Baptist Church @ 175 Murray St, Peterborough
Come out and help carry the message in Peterborough!

Learning Day:

Learning Day Public Information and Hospitals & Institutions will be hosting a day in
August of workshops and presentations. Stay tuned for the date, time and details!!!!!!!

New Time and location for the Marmora meeting……….Check meeting list for details!!!

Medallions:

 

Reflections: (IP #8-Just For Today)

We learn that today is a gift with no guarantees. With this in mind, the insignificance of the past and future, and the importance of our actions today, become real for us. This simplifies our lives. When we focus our thoughts on today the nightmare of drugs fades away, overshadowed by the dawn of a new reality. We find that, when we are troubled, we can trust our feelings to another recovering addict. In sharing our past with other addicts we discover we are not unique, that we share common bonds. Talking to other NA members, whether to share the trials and tribulations of our day with them or allowing them to share theirs with us, is a way our Higher Power works through us. We have no need to fear if today we stay clean, close to our Higher Power and our NA friends. God has forgiven us for our past mistakes, and tomorrow is not yet here. Meditation and a personal inventory will help us to gain serenity and guidance throughout this day. We take a few moments out of our daily routine to thank God, as we understand God, for giving us the ability to cope with today. “Just for today” applies to all areas of our lives, not just abstinence from drugs. Reality has to be dealt with on a daily basis. Many of us feel that God expects no more of us than to do the things that we are able to do today. Working the program, the Twelve Steps of NA, has given us a new outlook on our lives. Today, we no longer need to make excuses for who we are. Our daily contact with a Higher Power fills the empty places inside that could never be filled before. We find fulfillment in living today. With our Higher Power guiding us we lose the desire to use. Perfection is no longer a goal today; we can achieve adequacy.

Please make any submissions to the Serenity Times at the Area Meeting. Meeting changes may also be submitted at the Area meeting.

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