​Alcoholics Anonymous Central Illinois District 11

ILLINOIS STATE CONFERENCE COMMITEE ELECTIONS
2027-01-26 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | 623 Club, 120 North 3rd St., Belleville, IL, 62220, United States

Prayer & Meditation Retreat
2027-01-26 00:00 - 2027-01-28 23:59 | St Francis Springs Prayer Center

District 11 Business Meeting (In Person)
2026-12-20 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-11-15 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-10-18 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-09-20 15:00 - 16:00 | Illinois
Your voice matters.Bring your group conscience to your district.
In person
AA Meeting Room420 E Prairie Ave.Decatur, IL 62526

McHenry’s Soberfest
2026-11-20 00:00 - 2026-11-22 23:59 | The Grand Geneva Resort and Timber Ridge and Waterpark, 7036 Grand Geneva Way, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, 53147, United States
Hi everyone,
Thank you for your patience. Book your room for the McHenry 37th Sober Fest happening November 20–22, 2026.
Room reservations are now open. Conference registration will open in June 2026.
We appreciate your understanding and your excitement for the event. It’s going to be worth the wait.
See you soon!
— McHenry Sober Fest Committee

McHenry’s Soberfest has meetings and activities for AA members, Al-Anon members, Alateens, and our guests. There are AA and Al-Anon speakers Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Join us for our Saturday evening banquet and speaker. Even if you don’t register for the banquet, you can still hear all the speakers and dance the night away. There are even shops with recovery-related jewelry, clothing, and literature.
Alcathons and Alanonathons
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday Speakers
Saturday Night Banquet, Speaker, and Dance
Panels, Fellowship
AA and Al-Anon Archives
AA and Al-Anon Literature
Hospitality Suite
11th Step Prayer & Meditation Room
Step Workshop

Want to help plan for the 37th Annual McHenry’s Soberfest Join the committee at Villa Desiderata Retreat Center at 7:30 on any of our meeting nights.

We are deaf and hard of hearing friendly. ASL Interpreters will be provided at conference.

National Corrections Conference
2026-11-13 00:00 - 2026-11-15 23:59 | Little America Hotel, 500 South Main St, Salt Lake City, Utah, 84101, United States
Download Flyer

Register

TRI-STATE AA CONVENTION 2026
2026-11-06 00:00 - 2026-11-08 23:59 | Double Tree by Hilton Evansville IN, 601 Walnut St, Evansville, Indiana, 47708, United States
Back to Basics

CU SoberFest 2026
2026-09-26 00:00 - 23:59 | Faith United Methodist, 1719 S Prospect, Champagne, Illinois, 61820, United States
AA Conference with Alanon Participation

36th Annual
CU Soberfest Event
Food – Fun – Fellowship
September 26, 2026
Doors Open at 8:30 a.m.
2026 Theme: “Practice These Principles In All Our Affairs”
Faith United Methodist Church, 1719 S Prospect Ave, Champaign, IL

17th Annual Fall Women's Spiritual Retreat
2026-09-18 00:00 - 2026-09-20 23:59 | Blowing Rock Conference Center, 1818 Goforth Rd, Blowing Rock, North Carolina, 28605, United States
Sisters Rooted in Fellowship

September 2026 Area 21 Assembly (In Person & ZOOM)
2026-09-13 08:00 - 15:00 | Illinois
Election Assembly!

Effingham area. More info to come.

National AA Technology Workshop
2026-09-11 00:00 - 2026-09-13 23:59 | Hilton Concord, 1970 Diamond Blvd, Concord, California, 94520, United States
EN-NAATW-2026-Registration-1Download

National AA Archives Workshop
2026-09-10 08:00 - 2026-09-13 17:00 | Washington State History Museum, 1911 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, Washington, 68402, United States
NAAAW2026-TacomaDownload

Register at Area 72

2026 Illinois State Conference
2026-08-21 08:00 - 2026-08-23 17:00 | Double Tree Oak Brook, 1909 Spring Road, Illinois, 60523, United States
QUESTIONS? Dawn@ISC@chicagoaa.org

BOOK HOTEL

District 11 Business Meeting (In Person)
2026-08-16 15:00 - 16:00 | Prairie Avenue Recovery Club, 420 E Prairie Ave, Decatur, Illinois, 62523, United States
Area 21 Delegate Jodi B. Report

Your voice matters.Bring your group conscience to your district.

In person

Prairie Ave Recovery Club420 E Prairie Ave.Decatur, IL 62526

ALL AA MEMBERS ARE WELCOME!

35th Sullivan Arthur Picnic
2026-08-01 11:00 - 14:00 | Wyman Park, 599 N Main St, Sullivan, IL, 61951, United States
Temporary flyer.

More updated info to come.

District 11 Business Meeting (In Person)
2026-07-19 15:00 - 16:00 | Prairie Avenue Recovery Club, 420 E Prairie Ave, Decatur, Illinois, 62523, United States
Your voice matters.Bring your group conscience to your district.

In person

Prairie Ave Recovery Club420 E Prairie Ave.Decatur, IL 62526

2026 Hog Roast
2026-06-28 11:00 - 15:00 | Fletcher Park, 323 Fletcher Park Blvd., Mount Zion, Illinois, 62549, United States
Hog Roast

Fellowship and Lunch

Speaker N Games

Fletcher Park

Mt Zion

SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE
2026-06-27 18:30 - 21:00 | First Presbyterian Church Taylorville, 116 E. Franklin St, Taylorville, Illinois, United States
Speaker meeting

CORRECTIONS WORKSHOP
2026-06-27 14:00 - 16:00 | Easy Does It Club, 514 North Walnut Street, Springfield, Illinois, 62702, United States
Help carry the message to jails & prisons

2026 ECR & AREA 74 CONFERENCE
2026-06-26 00:00 - 2026-06-28 23:59 | University of Wisconsin, 77 Roosevelt Ave, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, 54701, United States
2026ECRprogramDownload

District 11 Business Meeting (In Person)
2026-06-21 15:00 - 16:00 | Illinois
Your voice matters.Bring your group conscience to your district.

All A.A. members are welcome and encouraged to attend.

In person

Prairie Ave Recovery Club420 E Prairie Ave.Decatur, IL 62526

District meeting flyerDownload

ISCYPAA EVENT
2026-06-20 18:00 - 23:00 | Camp One Way, 1654 E 2945 North Rd., Mt. Auburn, IL, 62547, United States
Central Illinois Area Young People (in) Alcoholics Anonymous

ISCYPAA 2028 Bid Committee Agents Presents our first event!

Bonfire, s’mores, hotdogs.

Loads of fun!

Decatur iscypaa bid committee meeting!!
2026-06-14 16:00 - 17:00 | Prairie Avenue Recovery Club, 420 E Prairie Ave, Decatur, Illinois, 62523, United States

BLOOMYPAA Scavenger Hunt Speaker Event
2026-06-13 13:00 - 17:00 | Maxwell Park, 307 N Parkside Dr, Normal, Illinois, 61761, United States
ISCYPAA BLOMINGTON BID COMMITTEE PRESENTS:Scavenger Hunt Speaker EventDISC GOLF, BIG JENGA, FELLOWSHIP!

ISCYPAA XLIV EARLY 2027 PRE-REGISTRATION
2026-06-12 08:00 - 2026-06-16 17:00 | Illinois
ISCYPAA XLIV EARLY 2027 CROSSING THE RIVER OF DENIAL QUINCY HOST COMMITTEE PRE-REGISTRATION: $20.35 ONLINE AT ISCYPAA.ORG PayPal MORE DETAILS COMING SOON!

2026 Founders Day 91st Anniversary
2026-06-12 00:00 - 2026-06-14 23:59 | UNIVERSITY OF AKRON INFOCISION STADIUM, 375 E Exchange St, Akron, OH, 44304, United States
Founders’ Day 2026 Schedule of Events
All Events will follow the new Clear Bag Policy. Click here for information.Events marked * will have an American Sign Language interpreter present.
Friday AA Events
A.A. 12 Step Panel – 10:00 am – 10:00 pmDiscussion of one Step per hourChaired by Karen K.
A.A. Early Bird Meeting* – 3:00 pmTom H. – Akron, OH – Stepping Out of the GraveChaired by Doug P.
Actors Guild Play – 5:00 pmSix Tips to Surrender
A.A. Speaker Meeting* – 7:00 pmBeth H. – Garden City, SC – From “I Got To” to “I Get To”Chaired by Greg E.
Actors Guild Play – 7:30 pmSix Tips to Surrender
Serenity Singers – 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
A.A. Speaker Meeting* – 9:00 pm
Aaron Z. – Molalla, OR – God is LoveChaired by Aaron K.
Junta en Español – 9:30 pm – 1:00 amOrador: Psicologo Carlos EscamillaTema: Defectos De Caracter
The Last Call – 11:00 pm – 1:00 am
Friday Al-Anon Events
Al-Anon Speaker Meeting – 1:00 pmHistory of Family GroupsVannoy S. – Denton, TXChaired by Christina
Al-Anon Panel – 2:30 pm Two Programs, One JourneyLarry V. – Kinsman, OH Jack H. – Westlake, OHSteve L. – Akron, OH Chaired by Susan
Al-Anon Sing Along – 4:00 pm
Friday Spanish Speaking Events
Junta en Español – 9:00 pm – 11:00 pmOrador: Psicologo Carlos EscamillaTopic: The Wounds of the SoulCoordinator: Raymundo C.
Saturday AA Events
A.A. Historic Sites Bus Tours – 9:00 am – 4:00 pm2 buses continuously leaving from Bierce Circle on campus. Includes a stop at the AA Archives at the Akron Area Intergroup.
The Twelve Traditions – 9:00 amBob D. – Las Vegas, NVChaired by Jeanne R.
Junta en Español – 10:00 am – 12:00 pmTaller De La Vina
A.A. Long Timers’ Panel* – 11:00 am
A Design for LivingLillie H. – South Portland, MEAvery M. – Atlanta, GABeth F. – Akron, OHChaired by Jeanne R.
Actors Guild Play – 12:00 pmSix Tips to Surrender
A.A. & Al-Anon Speaker Meeting* – 12:30 pmDavid & Mary Ellen Y. – Rossiter, PA – Never Give UpChaired by Jane M.Junta en Español – 1:00 pm – 3:00 pmPsicologo Carlos EscamillaSpiritual AwakeningCoordinators: Juan E.

A.A. Speaker Meeting* – 2:00 pmCarla R. – Tujunga, CA –Spiritual Awakening / Human ExperienceChaired by Karen K.

Actors Guild Play – 2:30 pmSix Tips to Surrender
The History of Our Big Book – 4:00 pmGail L. – Akron, OHChaired by Doug P.
A.A. Speaker Meeting* – 8:00 pmTom T. – Staten Island, NY – The Most Satisfactory Years of Your Existence Lie AheadChaired by Juanita W.
Dance! Dance! Dance! – 10:00 pm – 1:00 am
Saturday Al-Anon Events
Al-Anon Daily Reader – 9:00 amPage of the Day and MeditationChaired by Bonny
Alateen Panel – 10:00 amOur Future of RecoveryChaired by Gina S.
A.A. & Al-Anon Speaker Meeting* – 12:30 pmDavid & Mary Ellen Y. – Rossiter, PA – Never Give UpChaired by Jane M.

Al-Anon Long Timers’ Panel – 3:00 pmRegina – Cleveland Height, OHMartha G. – Pittsburgh, PAPat A. – Dover, OHVannoy S. – Denton, TXAsk a BasketChaired by Lynda M.

Al-Anon Speaker Meeting – 5:00 pmGordy B. – Seattle, WAOvercome Control IssuesChaired by Jim K.

Saturday Spanish Speaking Events

Junta en Español – 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Taller De La Vina
Junta en Español – 1:00 pm – 3:00 pmPsicologo Carlos EscamillaSpiritual AwakeningCoordinators: Juan E.
Junta en Español – 1:00 pm – 3:00 pmOrador: Psicologo Carlos EscamillaTema: Despertar De La Conciencia
Sunday AA Events
Motorcade to Dr. Bob’s Grave* – 7:30 amMotorcycle procession and graveside memorial tribute to Dr. Bob & Anne S.Kevin G. – Massillon, OHChaired by Greg E.A.A. Spiritual Panel* – 9:00 amWe Stood at the Turning PointJimmy R. – Akron, OHAnnamarie T. – Naples, FLGreg K. – Brooklyn, OHChaired by Mary K.
A.A. Closing Speaker Meeting* – 10:30 amHarold L. – St. Louis, MOWhen Opportunity Meets Preparation, God Will Do the IntroductionsChaired by Tony T.
Friday Special Events
Registration – 8:00 am – 10:00 pm
Literature Sales – 8:00 am – 8:00 pm
Actors Guild Play – 5:00 pm & 7:30 pmSix Tips to Surrender
Serenity Singers – 8:00 pm
The Last Call – 11:30 pm – 1:00 am
Saturday Special Events
Registration – 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Literature Sales – 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
A.A. Historic Sites Bus Tours – 9:00 am – 4:00 pm2 buses continuously leaving from Bierce Circle on campus. Includes a stop at the AA Archives at the Akron Area Intergroup.
Actors Guild Play – 12:00 pm & 2:30 pmSix Tips to Surrender
The History of Our Big Book – 4:00 pmGail L. – Akron, OHChaired by Doug P.
Dance! Dance! Dance! – 10:00 pm – 1:00 am
Sunday Special Events
Motorcade to Dr. Bob’s Grave* – 7:30 amMotorcycle procession and graveside tribute to Dr. Bob and Anne S.Kevin G. – Massillon, OHChaired by Greg E.

June 2026 Area 21 Assembly (In Person & ZOOM)
2026-06-07 08:00 - 15:00 | The Parish Center, 1900 Richmond Ave, Mattoon, Illinois, 61938, United States
Event Flyer

Join by Phone (Audio Only)+1 312 626 6799Meeting ID: 844 1903 0614Passcode: [REDACTED]

Sunday Morning Serenity
2026-06-07 07:30 - 09:00 | Prairie Avenue Recovery Club, 420 E Prairie Ave, Decatur, Illinois, 62523, United States
