ACA Arizona Intergroup

Food & Friends Picnic
2025-03-22 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Phoenix) | Kiwanis Park (Ramadas 14 & 15), 5500 S Mill Ave, Tempe, AZ, 85283, United States
Join us at Kiwanis Park in Tempe for our second annual Food & Friends ACA Picnic! Burgers and hotdogs will be provided, and you’re invited to bring a dish to share. Bring your games, your kites, your kids, and join in the fun! Be sure to register (click that button to the right).
And scroll down to send in the suggested donation of $5.00.
We look forward to seeing you there!

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Ready Set GO!!
2025-01-09 08:00 - 09:30
RSG is a six-week introduction for newcomers (and experienced ACAs) to gain clarity and understanding of the ACA program, the ACA 12 Steps, and to become acquainted with their inner child. RSG prepares members to go through the 12 Step Yellow Workbook.
A new session starts Thursday, January 9th at 10am Eastern time.
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Ready Set GO!!
2025-01-07 08:00 - 09:30
RSG is a six-week introduction for newcomers (and experienced ACAs) to gain clarity and understanding of the ACA program, the ACA 12 Steps, and to become acquainted with their inner child. RSG prepares members to go through the 12 Step Yellow Workbook.
A new session starts Tuesday, January 7th at 10am Eastern time.
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Burning Bowl Ceremony for Women
2025-01-01 18:00 - 19:00 | Central Phoenix Unity, 801 E. Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ, United States
Central Phoenix Unity Women’s ACA meeting is having a burning bowl ceremony to ring in the New Year. All ACA Women are welcome.
We’ll be letting go of the old and creating new intentions with our Inner Family and Loving Parent’s help. Our ceremony will incorporate the Laundry Lists, along with meditation & sharing.
Following the meeting, we invite you to join us for a Potluck celebration.
If you have questions, call Heather at 567-674-0428
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Holiday Caroling & Cookies
2024-12-15 18:00 - 19:15 | Crossroads for Women Rehab Center, 244 N Extension, Mesa, AZ, 85201, United States
Join us for a wonderful opportunity to socialize with fellow travelers while bringing holiday cheer and the message of ACA recovery to the women at Crossroads Rehab Center.
Also, you are encouraged to wear holiday sweaters, Santa hats, reindeer antlers, or any other festive apparel!
Bring snacks to share – – click here to sign up!
Meet: In the rear parking lot at 6pm
For more information contact:
Sharon O 480-734-1643 or Mary K 602-422-4071
Download this flyer to share with your meetings!

Sponsor/Fellow Traveler Workshop
2024-10-20 15:30 - 17:00
Chino Valley ACA is hosting a workshop for anyone curious about how ACA sponsorship differs from other 12-step programs and how to utilize the Fellow Traveler model. This workshop will include extensive question-and-answer time with people who have worked the ACA program.
Who is welcome: Anyone who wants to work the ACA program.
Questions: Janet B at 928-963-6505
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Fall Festival at Vertuccio Farms
2024-10-19 15:00 - 19:00 | Vertuccio Farms, Mesa, AZ, United States
Hello friends and fellow travelers!
Bring your inner child out to play with your fellow travelers on Saturday, October 19th at the Fall Festival at Vertuccio Farms in Mesa!
Corn Maze • Petting Zoo • Carnival Games • Pumpkin Patch • Ropes Course • Super Mega Slide • Mini Golf • Food Trucks • and more!
We’ll meet at the entrance to the farm and buy our tickets together. Standard ticket price is $16 per person. For groups of 30 or more tickets are $11.
Other discounts available. Only one discount applies per person. Discounts can only be bought at the gate.

$2 off with non-perishable food bank donations any day
Military Active/Retired and First Responders (Fire, Police, Border Patrol, Paramedics) $3 off any day with ID
Seniors $2 off with ID any day

*This is a fellow traveler only event for adults
Hope to see you out at the farm for the festival for social connections and fun!
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Exquisite Self Care Workshop
2024-10-13 12:30 - 15:30 | Udall Recreation Center, 7200 E Tanque Verde Rd., Tucson, AZ, United States
Topics will include:

Meditation
Mantra and Mudra
Singing Bowl
Journaling
and much more…

Join us and add skills to your ACA toolbox.
Things to bring:

A journal or paper, and a pencil
Water bottle
Coloring materials

Register via email or text:
email: workshops@aca-arizona.org
text: Wayne at 520-282-9718

Sponsorship and Fellow Traveler Workshop
2024-10-05 12:00 - 14:00 | Zoom
Click here for a recording of the workshop

A sponsor is a confidant who understands where you have been. A Fellow Traveler will walk with you at the same pace on your journey. Our virtual training will help you:

Learn about sponsorship and fellow traveler model.
Navigate communication.
Working the 12-steps with your sponsor, or not.
Break out rooms to discuss and practice.
And so much more!

Click here to register!
Print this flyer and share at your meetings!

Celebrate the Art of Recovery (CARE) Expo
2024-09-27 15:00 - 18:00 | Mesa Convention Center, 263 N. Center Street, Mesa, AZ, 85201, United States
Calling all Fellow Travelers!
Join us at the Mesa Convention Center on Friday, September 27th!
ACA Arizona has a booth at the CARE Expo, and we welcome you to come see us there! We’ll be telling expo visitors about the ACA program, handing out literature, and answering questions.

Celebrate the Art of Recovery Expo (CARE) is an annual event known for its inspiring stories and lifesaving resources for our community. Everyone has a hand in recovery!
Print this flyer and share at your meetings!

ACA Arizona Retreat at Mingus Mountain
2024-09-06 - 2024-09-08 | Mingus Mountain, 8500 West Forest Svc Rd #104A, Prescott Valley, AZ, 86315, United States
The annual ACA Mingus Mountain Retreat provides adult children of alcoholics and dysfunctional families with a meaningful and relaxing weekend of personal growth and recovery.
Space is limited, so register soon!
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Inside Out 2 - - Watch Party!
2024-06-22 - 2024-06-23
Saturday, June 22 and Sunday, June 23
We are organizing our next Arizona ACA Intergroup social event and it will be happening across the state and on Zoom!
Watch Parties
On Saturday and Sunday (June 22-23), we will have viewing parties of Inside Out 2 in various cinemas and meet for dinner afterwards to socialize, make fellow traveler connections, and share our experience of the movie.
Zoom Room
On Sunday, June 23rd, we will open a Zoom room for those unable to meet in-person or who would like more connection to share and discuss the film.
Download a flyer to share at your meetings!

Events on Saturday, June 22

Central Phoenix: 2pm at AMC Dine-In Esplanade 14 (dinner at Café Zupa’s)
East Valley: 11am** at AMC Superstition East 12 (dinner at Panera Bread)
West Valley: 2:45pm at Harkins Theatres Park West 14 (dinner at Wild Flower)
Prescott Valley: 3:45pm at Harkins Theatres Prescott Valley 14 (dinner at COLT Grill, BBQ & Spirits)
Ahwatukee: 3:00pm at AMC Ahwatukee 24 (dinner at On the Border Mexican Grill)

Events on Sunday, June 23

North Valley: 2pm at AMC Dine-In Esplanade 14 (dinner at The MacIntosh)
Zoom Room: 2pm, for anyone unable to meet in-person or who would like more connection to share and discuss the film.

** East Valley was incorrectly listed as 12pm.

Register today!
Sign up so we know you’re coming. This is not a ticket purchase. You’ll be contacted by the event host about how tickets are arranged for your group.

Host a local screening
Don’t see your city on the list? To host a screening in your area, please contact Sharon O. at social@aca-arizona.org
Here is what we ask of each host:

Choose a local cinema and showing time
Choose the restaurant to meet at afterwards.
Provide a contact name and email for fellow travelers in your area to reach you.

Intergroup will send you a list of people who have signed up for your screening.
Each host can determine how they would like to handle getting tickets. Some may choose to collect the funds and purchase seats together, but this is not required.
Hosts are encouraged to share the information at meetings and to invite local fellow travelers.
Arizona ACA Intergroup will make flyers and send the details, including the hosts name and contact information, to the ACA meeting reps via email, and also promote the event on Arizona ACA related Facebook pages. (Contact information for hosts will not be listed on Facebook)

Connection Through Creativity
2024-05-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Faith Lutheran Church, 801 E. Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ, United States
Expressing the Inner Child and Embodying the Inner Loving Parent
A guided practice to connect you with your Higher Power, Inner Loving Parent, Inner Child and support and affirm your Inner Child’s creative expression.
Featuring:

Connection Meditation
Time to Create
Integration Meditation
Sharing Time

Workshop facilitated by Sharon O.
–> Click here to register <–
No cost to register. Suggested donation $15 at the event.
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ACA Food & Friends Picnic
2024-04-07 11:00 - 14:00 | Kiwanis Park (Ramadas 14 & 15), 5500 S Mill Ave, Tempe, AZ, 85283, United States
Click here to RSVP and tell us what you’ll bring!

Sizzle, Socialize, and Score: BBQ Bash & Games Galore! 🍔🎉
We’ve got you covered with burgers, including a veggie option, hot dogs, buns, plates, utensils, refreshing water, and ice!

First name A-L: please bring a side dish to share
First name M-Z: please bring a dessert to share

Kiwanis Park, Ramada #1
Suggested donation: $5
Volunteers Needed: Contribute Games, Clean up
RSVP to Lisa L. (480) 703-4740, or Jasmine (480) 208-5269
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A Day at the Farm with your Inner Child!
2024-03-16 16:00 - 17:30 | The Petting Zoo at Superstition Farm, 3420 E Baseline Rd, #107, Mesa, AZ, United States
Join us on Saturday, March 16th at Superstition Farm. Admission costs $4.80, and you can buy a cup of animal feed for $3.60.
We’ll gather for dinner to Cafe Zupa afterward!
Hope to see you there!

A Valentine's Date with your Inner Child!
2024-02-18 17:30 - 20:00 | First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 142 N Date, Mesa, AZ, 85201, United States
Bring your favorite stuffed animal and picture book from childhood, something tasty that your inner child would like to eat and share, and your inner child’s creativity.
Munch & Mingle – Make some connections with fellow travelers while you enjoy the tasty food drink you and others have brought to share.
Story Circle – We’ll embody our inner children as we read to one another. Read the book you brought or ask a fellow traveler to read it. If you would like to you can introduce your stuffed animal and share its history or why it is your favorite.
Valentine’s – After a brief meditation to connect with Higher Power, Inner Loving Parent and Inner Child, your Inner Child can make a Valentine for Inner Loving Parent and/or your Inner Loving Parent can make one for your Inner Child. All supplies provided.
Suggested donation $5

Fireside Get-Together
2024-01-05 18:30 - 22:00
Have some fun around the fire pit, and make some connections with your fellow travelers!
What we’ll provide: Bottled water, hot chocolate mix/tea, popcorn, stuff to make smores
What to bring: Folding chair, blanket, musical instrument
Donations: $5 suggested
NE corner Jacinto Circle & Emerson – Parking on cul de sac and/or down the street on west side of Emerson
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Walk hosted by the Tempe “Hope for Tomorrow” Thursday Nite Meeting

Tempe Town Lake Walk
2023-12-02 08:00 - 12:00 | Tempe Beach Park, 80 W Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe, AZ, United States
Come out, have a healthy walk, and make some connections with your fellow travelers!
Gather starting @ 8:00 AM; walk starts @ 8:30 AM
Start/stop: Tempe Beach Park, near west parking lot
Parking: due west of Tempe Beach Park; additional parking south on Farmer Ave; or take the Light Rail to Mill Ave., then north to Tempe Beach Park.
Main route: Tempe Beach Park/south bank/Rural Rd./north bank/ Priest Dr./south bank/Tempe Beach Park (5.5 mi) – approx. 2 hours
BONUS: R/T hike: Tempe Beach Park/Tempe Butte (“A” Mountain) R/T (.8 mi) – approx. 30 min.
What to bring: Hats, water, sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes (closed toes recommended).
Snack bars and bottled water will be provided.
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Walk hosted by the Tempe “Hope for Tomorrow” Thursday Nite Meeting
