Recovery isn't just about 12 step programs, self help meetings and self deprivation. Recovery can be fun!
If you are in recovery and you are low on cash, no problem. "Winter Dance 2012" located at the Washtenaw Alano Club at 995 North Maple in Ann Arbor is the party for you. This celebration boasts free admission, free pizza, free snacks and hot chocolate, and a 50/50 raffle. Music will be provided by "D.J. Scott". For additional information please call Merge (734) 231-3586, Joe D. (734) 649-2250, Margo (734) 645-0456, or Malcolm (734) 239-4222, or visit the Alano Club's website at washtenawalanoclub.org.
If it's not cold enough here in Ann Arbor this winter, join the 18th Annual Blizzard Weekend in Kalkaska, Michigan January 27-30, 2012. This funfilled long weekend will include speakers, panels, local meetings, fellowship, which will be held at The Kalkaska Senior Center at 303 South Coral St. There will also be snowsports, shopping, a casino and much, much more. Hotel reservations can be made at the Four Seasons on 706 South Cedar St. in Kalkaska, by calling (231) 258-0000 or (800) 806-1580 (mention the Blizzard Weekend to receive a discount). Rooms are $129 and up, and activities information, maps and local meeting directories can be found at the desk. For more information call Don at (517) 351-0917, or visit www.myrecoverynetwork.com/.../18th-Annual-Blizzard-Weekend.
After the snow melts, get ready for the 3rd Annual Ride for Recovery. This bike riding fundraiser includes the Metric Century "Serenity" ride at 8 am, the 45 mile "Honesty" ride at 8 am, the 25 mile "Openness" ride at 9 am, and the 5K/10K "Willingness" ride from 10 am-noon. There will be a $25 registration fee until April 15th, and a $30 fee after April 15th. Scholarships are available for Former Farmers. For more information please call (734) 485-8725 or e-mail RideForRecovery@dawnfarm.org. Please note that helmets are mandatory for all riders.
Just because a person is a former addict or alcoholic does not mean that they can not have an active social life, and these are just a few of the many different activities in this area that prove it!
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