ACA Arizona Intergroup

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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Celebrate the Art of Recovery (CARE) Expo
2024-09-27 15:00 - 18:00 (America/Phoenix) | 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!
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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!
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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

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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Sponsor/Fellow Traveler Workshop
2024-10-20 15:30 - 17:00 | AZ
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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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
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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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Ready Set GO!!
2025-01-07 08:00 - 09:30 | AZ
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.
Click here for more information

Ready Set GO!!
2025-01-09 08:00 - 09:30 | AZ
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.
Click here for more information

Food & Friends Picnic
2025-03-22 11:00 - 14:00 | 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).
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We look forward to seeing you there!

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Ready Set GO!!
2025-05-20 07:00 - 14:00 | AZ
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, May 20th at 10am Eastern time.
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Ready Set GO!!
2025-05-22 08:00 - 17:00 | AZ
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, May 22nd at 10am Eastern time.
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ACA Potluck Picnic
2025-08-16 16:00 - 19:00 | Memory Park, 1020 W Palomino Rd, Chino Valley, AZ, 85323, United States

ACA Game Night
2025-08-30 17:00 - 20:00 | Esperanza Lutheran Church, 2601 E Thunderhill Place, Phoenix, AZ, United States
Food, Fun, and Friends!
Come make some fellow traveler connections, have some fun, and build community!
Bring some food to share and your favorite group game.
click to download and print the flyer for your meetings…
We’ll be in the upstairs Community Room.
If you park in front of the church, follow the signs and use the stairs. To access the elevator, park in the south dirt lot.

ACA Arizona Retreat at Mingus Mountain
2025-09-05 - 2025-09-07 | Mingus Mountain, 8500 West Forest Svc Rd #104A, Prescott Valley, AZ, 86315, United States
You have permission to play! Come up for a three-day weekend of workshops, meetings, free-spirited fun, fellowship, and recovery.
This retreat includes two nights lodging, five meals, and all workshops and retreat activities. We have discounted weekend passes for members who wish to stay in Rustic cabins or use their own Tents and RVs. See the registration page for additional activities and meal options.
Visit aca-retreat.org for more information

The Art of Recovery Expo
2025-09-20 10:00 - 14:00 | First United Methodist Church, 15 E 1st Ave, Mesa, AZ, 85210, United States
Join us as we inspire well-being, health, and recovery at the 20th annual CARE 2025 in Mesa on Saturday, September 20th! Be part of Arizona’s largest recovery event – whether you’re in recovery, supporting a loved one, or want to learn more, CARE welcomes you!
Learn more at celebratetheartofrecovery.org

Desert Botanical Garden
2025-10-14 08:00 - 10:00, 2025-11-11 08:00 - 10:00, 2025-12-09 08:00 - 10:00 | Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ, 85008, United States
Connect with nature and ACA fellow travelers at the Desert Botanical Garden!
Join us at 8am on the following 2nd Tuesdays of the month

October 14th
November 11th
December 9th.

Registration for your FREE ticket is required.
Click here to register for the date you wish to attend
When you arrive
Meet your ACA host Deb W and fellow travelers at the Schilling Entry Arbor and Fountain at 7:45am. The fountain is between the parking lot and the admission booths so if you cross the bridge, you have gone too far.
Here is a picture of the Schilling Entry Arbor and Fountain
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Halloween Costume Party and Game Night
2025-10-25 18:00 - 21:00 | First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 142 N Date, Mesa, AZ, 85201, United States
Bring your inner child and join your fellow travelers for spooky fun at our Halloween Costume Party and Game Night!

Costumes optional but encouraged
Bring food to share
Bring a game to play if you would like
BYOP: Bring a pumpkin to paint – paint and brushes provided

Suggested donation $5 (Cash, PayPal, Venmo)
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ACA Holiday Party & Potluck
2025-12-13 18:00 - 21:00 | Streams in The Desert Lutheran Church, 5360 E. Pima Street, Tucson, AZ, United States
Come join us in Celebrating Recovery!
Take this opportunity to let Your Inner Child out to play!
Family and Friends are welcome
Music & Dancing
White Elephant Gift Exchange Game
(participation optional)
To participate, bring a SMALL wrapped gift, value $10-15
Click here to RSVP
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Holiday Caroling & Cookies with Fellows
2025-12-21 18:00 - 19:15 | Crossroads for Women Rehab Center, 244 N Extension, Mesa, AZ, 85201, United States
Celebrate the season by bringing holiday cheer and the message of ACA to the women at Crossroads addiction recovery facility while socializing with fellow travelers. Although this is a women-only facility, both male and female fellow travelers are invited to participate in this holiday social and service event.
You are encouraged to wear holiday sweaters, Santa hats, reindeer antlers, or any other festive apparel!
Bring cookies or other treats to share – – sign up here
Meet: In the rear parking lot at 6pm
For more information contact social@arizona-aca.org or Sharon O. 480-734-1643 or Mary K. 602-422-4071
Download this flyer to share at your meetings

Seasonal Sharing
2025-12-25 | AZ
Join us for fellowship:
“Seasonal Sharing”
Thursday, December 25th
presented by ACA Monterey Bay Intergroup (#654) & Friday 8:15 Group (#WEB1329)
A place to land where you can share, trust, listen, & feel right where you are.
Meetings: Join 1 or all 4

8 AM Pacific Time Zone (1 Hour) Disappointments and Delights
11 AM Pacific Time Zone (1 Hour) Loving Parent Check in
4 PM Pacific Time Zone (1 Hour) Being with Grief – Finding Joy
7 PM Pacific Time Zone (1 Hour) “Serenity” Strengthening My Recovery

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Contact: Shari T
onepowermoment@gmail.com

Burning Bowl Ceremony for Women
2025-12-31 18:00 - 19:30 | 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.
Contact Michelle K (kraschm@gmail.com) for any questions and RSVP: 6262242359
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Recovery Revolution: 12 Stepper Speaker Symposium
2026-01-24 15:00 - 18:00 | Private: Valley Alano (Fredrickson Hall), 2310 N 56th St, Phoenix, AZ, 85008, United States
Please join us for Recovery Revolution, a 12-Step Speaker Symposium uniting voices from Adult Children of Alcoholics and Dysfunctional Families (ACA), Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), and Codependents Anonymous (CoDA).
Centered on the ACA community, this gathering offers the experience, strength, and hope of fellow travelers through 30-minute speaker shares with 10-minute breaks, opening readings from ACA literature, and Speaker Panel Q&A. We will conclude with the ACA Promises and the ACA Serenity Prayer.
Light refreshments will be served.
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Annual Spring Food & Friends Picnic 2026
2026-03-14 11:00 - 16:00 | Indian Steele Park, 300 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ, United States
Saturday, March 14th
Speaker Meeting @ 3:00 PM

Bring a side dish to share with friends and family
Donate $5 for burgers (vegan option available), hotdogs,
and condiments
Bring lawn chairs or blankets

Indian Steele Park
300 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85012
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ACA Arizona Intergroup Meeting
2026-03-21 08:00 - 09:30 | Zoom
Intergroup reps meet once a month to share their experience, strength, and hope from their respective home groups. Join us every third Saturday of the month, at 8am AZ time, on Zoom!
What is an Intergroup Rep? We’re glad you asked.
If you’re not already on the distribution list for this meeting, please reach out and let us know that you want to attend.

ACA Arizona Retreat 2026
2026-09-18 - 2026-09-20 | Mingus Mountain, 8500 West Forest Svc Rd #104A, Prescott Valley, AZ, 86315, United States
Our theme this year is “Emotional Sobriety” — a gentle, powerful return to inner balance.
We invite you to join us for a three‑day weekend filled with workshops, meetings, free‑spirited fun, fellowship, and the opportunity for reflection. A quiet mountain peace that sinks into the soul like sunlight through the pines.
This retreat includes two nights of lodging, five nourishing meals, and access to all workshops and activities. For those who feel most at home in simplicity, we offer discounted weekend passes for Rustic cabins, tent camping, and RV stays. You’ll find additional activity and meal options on the registration page.
A limited number of scholarships are available once our minimum lodging commitments with the camp are met. If you feel called to attend but need financial support, please reach out to admin@aca-retreat.org for more information.
RV spaces with water and electric hookups are available, and the retreat center provides a dump station as well. When registering, simply select the off‑site camping option. Space is limited.
REGISTRATION OPEN IN MAY!!!!
We can’t wait to welcome you up on the mountain this September— a place where the air is clearer, the heart feels lighter, and healing becomes possible.
