Panama City, Florida
Beginning as a meeting only, the Fireside Group of AA was founded by Linda C. in May, 1986, at the Crossroads Recovery Center, 2121 Lisenby Ave., Panama City, Florida.
Initially, meetings were held every Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. Early members included Frank H. Tom H., Don N., Bob H., Ferris W. and Annette B.
In June, 1986, this meeting became an AA group and was formally registered by the General Service Office of
AA on June 13, 1986.
One month later, in July, 1986, George and Barbara formed an open Big Book meeting to be held on Sunday mornings at 9:00 a.m.
This was followed by the initiation of a Sunday night open speaker meeting to be held at 8:00 p.m. The first speaker at this newly formed group was W. H. from Albany, Georgia.
Many clients of the Crossroads Recovery Center, as well as members of local
AA groups, have attended and supported all meetings of the Fireside Group.
Current meeting of the Fireside Group follow:
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SUNDAY, 9:00 a.m. |
Open Big Book Meeting |
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SUNDAY, 8:00 p.m. |
Open Speaker Meeting |
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WEDNESDAY, 8 p.m. |
Closed Meeting |
The Fireside Group continues to meet at the Crossroads Recovery Center, 2121 Lisenby Ave., Panama City, Florida.
Panama City, Florida
On April 9, 1987, a group for young AA members was founded by Teri C. and Donny. Aimed at providing the young alcoholic
with a solid
AA foundation, this new group first held its meetings every Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. Meeting location was and still
is at the Serenity House, 1008 East 24th Plaza, Panama City, Florida.
Early membership was limited but has now expanded to twelve members. Meeting times were expanded to include Fridays at 8:00 p.m.
On November 9, 1987, the Young and Free Group of AA was formally registered
by the General Service Office of AA.
Current meetings of the Young and Free Group follow:
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Wednesday, 8:00 p.m. |
Open Discussion |
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Friday, 8:00 p.m. |
Open Discussion |
Panama City, Florida
In an effort to replace the alcoholic's usual time for "happy hour," a new concept for an
AA meeting time arose. On April 15, 1987, the "Serenity Happy Hour Group" was founded by Ray H. This new group was to meet seven days a week at 5:30 p.m. (the usual happy hour time). Location for the new group was at the Serenity House, 1008 East 24th Plaza, Panama City, Florida. Early members included Ray H., and Homer D.
On November 15, 1989, the serenity Happy Hour Group of AA was formally registered by the General Service Office of
AA.
Current membership in the serenity Happy Hour Group totals eight members who have maintained an excellent attendance record.
The Serenity Happy Hour Group continues to meet seven days a week at 5:30 p.m. at the same location with group discussion meetings followed by fellowship.
Panama City, Florida
At the same time the Serenity Happy Hour Group was founded in Panama City, Ray H. also found a need to further expand noontime meeting opportunities for AA members. These meetings were to be aimed at
AA members who could not easily attend evening meetings throughout District 15.
The new group was to meet seven days a week at 12;00 noon. Location for this new group was at the Serenity House, 1008 East 24th Plaza, Panama City, Florida. Early members included Ray H., and Homer D.
On November 15, 1989, the Serenity Nooners Group of AA was formally
registered by the General Service Office of AA.
Current membership in the Serenity Nooners Group totals eight members who have maintained an excellent attendance record.
The Serenity Nooners Group continues to meet seven days a week at 12:00 noon at the same location with group discussion meetings followed by fellowship.
Fountain, Florida
Initially called the Starting Over Straight Meeting, the Stones of Life Group of
AA was formed in June, 1987, by Hollie H. and Mike B. Early members of the stones of Life Group were Hollie H.,
Mike B., and teenage clients of the Starting Over Straight (SOS) treatment center.
The main purpose of this group was to provide teenage clients and their families with an opportunity to share their
experiences and to find a better way of life in a sound AA atmosphere.
Early meeting times and activities have not changed and although membership varies with the number of clients in treatment, the group continues to sustain itself and provides a much needed wholesome service.
The stones of Life group has been formally registered by the General Service
Office of AA.
Current meetings of the Stones of Life Group of AA follow:
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SATURDAY, 6:00 p.m. |
Dinner Meeting |
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SATURDAY, 7:30 p.m. |
Open Discussion Meeting |
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