Region 5 of Overeaters Anonymous

Annual Thanksgiving Morning Gratitude Meeting Thursday
2023-11-23 09:00 - 10:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)
The Bainbridge Overeaters Anonymous Meeting invites all of our friends to join us for what has become a holiday tradition:
Our Annual Thanksgiving Morning Gratitude Meeting Thursday
November 23th 2023
9:00 AM -10:30AM Fellowship Begins at 8:30 AM
Topic: Thanksgiving Morning Gratitude Meeting Time: Nov 24, 2022
08:30 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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INFO
Tina 440-537-8476
Ann 330-322-5501
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I. D. E. A. International Day of Experiencing Abstinence
2023-11-18 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Union Chapel Methodist Church, 2720 E 86th St, Indianapolis, IN, 46240, United States
Sponsored by Central Indiana Intergroup of Overeaters Anonymous
Come prepare for the holidays and experience a day of focusing on the tools and Steps 1-3 to strengthen your recovery!
Speakers | Panel | Small Groups | Raffles
Saturday, November 18 – 1:00 to 4:00pm
Union Chapel Methodist Church
2720 E 86th St, Indianapolis, IN 46240
community room
(Enter at west side of building, handicap accessible)
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Fall Workshop Planning for Serenity
2023-11-18 12:00 - 15:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)
Workshop Includes:

The main speaker addresses what planning for Serenity means and how doing it supports recovery every day.
Confidential, friendly breakout groups explore recovery essentials and how to implement them in your daily life.
A surprise gift will be given to all attendees!
For more information email chair@a2oa.org

VIRTUAL CONFERENCE ONLINE via ZOOM
To Register visit: www.a2oa.org or CLICK HERE or Call Pauline at 419-265-2536
Saturday, November 18, 2023
Noon to 3 p.m. EST
This workshop is free to anyone who wants to stop eating compulsively, brought to you by the Greater Ann Arbor Area OA Intergroup.
Visit our website at A2OA.org
Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/GAAAOAIG
MY SERENITY IS THE MEASURE OF MY RECOVERY — AN OA INSIGHT
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Region 5 Fall Assembly
2023-10-27 - 2023-10-29 | Hilton Garden Inn, Edinburgh, IN, 12210 N Executive Dr, Edinburgh, IN, 46124, United States
More information to come!

CHESTERLAND MONDAY NIGHT OA PRESENTS BACK TO BASICS - ZOOM EDITION 2023
2023-10-16 19:30 - 2023-11-13 20:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)
Brush up on the 12 steps of Overeaters Anonymous!
CHESTERLAND MONDAY NIGHT OA PRESENTS
BACK TO BASICS – ZOOM EDITION 2023
Session Step(s)
10/16/23 #1 Introduction, Step 1
11/20/23 #6 Steps 6,7
10/23/23 #2 Steps 1,2,3.
11/27/23 #7 Steps 8,9
10/30/23 #3 Step 4
12/4/23 #8 Step 9
11/6/23 #4 Step 4
12/11/23 #9 Steps 10,11
11/13/23 #5 Step 5
12/18/23 #10 Step 12
Please email christina.eklemm@gmail.com for participant handout & leader script information.
We kindly request that interested persons please contact meeting prior to attending for security reasons via email or phone 440-537-8476.
10 Sessions to be held Mondays at 7:30 pm EST:
Topic: Monday PM Chesterland Meeting of Overeaters Anonymous
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Sponsored by CHI-WIFI Intergroup/Mon. Night Zoom Naperville
2023-09-30 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Epiphany Lutheran Church, 314 W. Vallette Street, Elmhurst, IL, 60126, United States
The P’s of Recovery Practice, Prayer, Perseverance, Patience, Progress
Saturday Sept 30, 2023 @ 1 to 4 pm
Epiphany Lutheran Church (basement)

314 W. Vallette Street, Elmhurst 60126 Hybrid In Person & Virtual Speakers – Panel – Activities Pre-registration Dawn A.
email: newdawn090220@gmail.com
Zoom details given ofter registration
Link to PDF Flyer

CCI Presents - Together: There Is A Solution” Annual Retreat
2023-09-29 - 2023-10-01 | Hampton Inn and Suites, 800 Mondial Parkway, Streetsboro, OH, 44241, United States
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September 29-October 1, 2023
Hampton Inn and Suites
Streetsboro, OH
CCI’s OA Annual
Retreat
Meetings
Leads/Keynotes
Workshops
Art Project
Yoga/Meditation (chair
or bring your own mat)
Games
Raffles
Recovery
Fellowship
Literature for sale
It’s a recovery event you won’t want to miss!
OA Retreat at
Hampton Inn and Suites
800 Mondial Parkway
Streetsboro, OH 44241
330-422-0500
Mail registrations to:
Cleveland Central IG
P.O. Box 29087
Parma, Ohio 44129
Please consider doing service!
For more information call:
Karen B. @ 216-316-5197
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Living in the Solution - A retreat hosted by Let Go Let God Intergroup
2023-09-22 - 2023-09-24 | Saint Mary of the Woods Retreat House, 1 Sisters of Providence, Terre Haute, IN, 47876, United States
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What: Guest speakers will share their experience, strength, and hope in three workshops on Saturday and one on Sunday.
When: Friday, September 22, 2023 to Sunday, September 24, 2023
Check in & registration Friday at 5 pm. Dinner on your own.
Check out Sunday at 11 am
Where: Saint Mary of the Woods Retreat House
1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Terre Haute, IN 47876
Weekend Retreat Fees
Total Cost for the Weekend Retreat is $215, itemized as follows:

Registration: $25
Lodging: $130 single occupancy for two nights
Meal Plan: $60 includes four meals (Saturday breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and Sunday breakfast)
Scholarships are available.

Day Trippers Retreat Fees

Day Trippers are welcome to attend the workshops on Saturday.
Registration: $25
Day Tripper Meal Plan: $45 includes three meals (Saturday breakfast, lunch, and dinner)

Meal Plan Information
All retreat attendees are welcome to purchase the meal plan or bring their own. The meal plan will be in alignment with guidelines stated in OA’s pamphlet A New Plan of Eating , formerly called Dignity of Choice.
Registration Deadline is Friday, September 1, 2023.
Please send the registration form and fees to Let Go Let God Intergroup, P.O. Box 4041, Evansville, IN 47724. Payment can be made by check to address above or sent electronically via Venmo ( LetGoLetGod-Intergroup).
If you have questions, please call Ed at (804) 852-9733 or Sandy at (812) 239-2192.

OA MAI 2023 IN-PERSON RETREAT DEEPENING YOUR CONNECTION WITH HIGHER POWER Body, Mind, and Spirit
2023-09-22 - 2023-09-24 | Siena Center, 5637 Erie Street, Racine, WI, 53402, United States
Hosted by OA Milwaukee Area Intergroup
Siena Center, 5637 Erie Street, Racine, WI 53402
September 22 – 24, 2023 * Friday, 6 p.m. – Sunday, 12 p.m. CDT
Check in: Friday, noon – 7:00 p.m. * Welcome: Friday, 6:00 p.m. * Checkout: Sunday, 1:00 p.m.
Full registration includes breakfast, lunch, dinner on Saturday; breakfast on Sunday.
No-meal option means you will bring all of your own meals. There will be a refrigerator in the meeting area available for those bringing their own food.
Register by August 15 (only 40 rooms available):

By mail using the form below. Make checks payable to OA MAI.
Online at oamilwaukee.org, under Events, using PayPal.
By credit card, call 414-259-0640 and ask for bookkeeper to call you.

Details of what to bring and what is provided will be emailed around Sept. 1.
For any questions, request a partial scholarship, or to pay by credit card, call 414-259-0640 or email: retreat@oamilwaukee.org.
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WELCOME HOME – Many Symptoms, One Solution
2023-09-19 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)
Overeaters Anonymous
REGION 5 CONVENTION 2024
Hosted by
CLEVELAND CENTRAL INTERGROUP,
Committee “KICK-OFF” Meeting
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH, 2023
7:00PM EDT
We will be reviewing the Region 5 Convention Guidelines including committee duties
All OA members are welcome to take part in planning the first Region 5
“In Person”
convention since 2019!
There’s No Place Like Home!
ZOOM ID # 273 862 8468
PASSWORD: [REDACTED]
Love to all!
Marilyn D.
R5convention2024@gmail.com

Region 5 2023 Virtual Convention - REGISTER TODAY!
2023-09-09 | Online
Registration is open!
Follow this link to register online
(open through September 8, 2023):
ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM
Follow this link to download mail-in registration
(due on or before August 26th, 2023):
MAIL IN REGISTRATION FORM
Follow this link to download the Convention flyer:
OA2023ConventionFlyerMain

Join us for the 9th Annual Just Rustic Enough Men’s Retreat
2023-09-08 - 2023-09-10 | Camp Misty Mount, 14707 Park Central Road, Thurmont, IN, 21783, United States
OA Men’s Fellowship Weekend
Friday, Sept. 8th — Sunday, Sept 10th, 2023
Camp Misty Mount — Catoctin Mountain Park
14707 Park Central Road, Thurmont, MD 21783

Official campfire opening Friday September 8th @ 8 PM.
Full weekend price $100
Day tripper $35 (local visitor or hotel stay – Super 8 nearby)
Scholarships always available
Pay at the door — please register in advance so that we can plan lodging and food. See website for full details on available cooking, shared dining facilities, and registration, or reach out to contacts below
Parking may be limited, so please arrange car pools if possible.

For more information please contact:
Frank G. (Pgh, PA): frankg@ymail.com (412) 601-0721
Hub K. (Pgh, PA): Michelleandhub@yahoo.com (412) 932-5022
Allen B. (Cleveland): Allenodat@aol.com (201) 280-6609
Patrick B. (DC/VA): PatrickB.Justrusticenough@gmail.com (703) 508-6364
visit JustRusticEnough.org for details
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HOOSIER RECOVERY DAY
2023-08-12 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Fairbanks Addiction Treatment Center, 8102 Clearvista Pkwy, Indianapolis, IN, 46256, United States
HOOSIER RECOVERY DAY
RECOVERY WORKSHOP
Long leads Small groups Crafts Raffles Brought to you by Overeaters Anonymous Central Indiana Intergroup
Fairbanks Addiction Treatment Center
8102 Clearvista Pkwy, Indianapolis, IN
Enter at Door A Take stairs or elevator up and Follow the signs
Bring a lunch or plan to go out during the lunch break.
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Ohio Day of Sharing 2021
2023-08-07 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Scarlet City Church, 114 Morse Road, Columbus, OH, 43214, United States
August 7, 2021, 9:00am – 3:00pm
Registration begins at 8:30am
Location:
Scarlet City Church
114 Morse Road
Columbus, OH 43214
Suggested Donation $5.00 (voluntary)
Pack your own lunch or go out with friends.
Hosted by Cincinnati/Cleveland/Columbus/Dayton/Youngstown Intergroups of Overeaters Anonymous
Questions?
Contact Cleveland Intergroup at – ccioa@onebox.com or 800-511-9610.
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R5 Online Summer Conference
2023-07-15 07:30 - 10:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)
R5 Online Summer Conference
Zoom Meeting (link to be provided)
More Information to be provided

Overeaters Anonymous Virtual Big Book Workshop
2023-06-10 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago)
CSSI and the 7pm Wednesday Night Online Oak Park Meeting present
Overeaters Anonymous Virtual Big Book Workshop
We Are Not a Glum Lot
Saturday, June 10, 2023 1pm – 3pm CDT on Zoom
For the Zoom link, please email darksideofthespoon7@gmail.com Login details will be emailed closer to the date
This is an open workshop to OA members and non-OA members
Speakers Q & A and
Activities Big Book Trivia
(maybe even a break out room)
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SPRING SPONSORSHIP WORKSHOP
2023-04-20 09:45 - 2023-05-20 13:15 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Richland Area Community Center, 9400 E CD Ave, Richland, MI, 49083, United States
OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS
SPRING SPONSORSHIP WORKSHOP
May 20, 2023
09:45 – 10:00 Doors Open
10:00 – 12:45 Speaker/Panel/Q&A
12:45 – 01:15 Lunch (Bring your own)

At Richland Area Community Center
9400 E CD Ave Richland, MI 49083
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Sample Q&A Questions for Panel:
What is a Sponsor?
Why do I need a Sponsor?
How do I choose a Sponsor?
How does a Sponsor deal with slips?
When do I qualify to be a Sponsor?
How do I switch Sponsors?
Hosted by:
Southwest Michigan Intergroup
** In accordance with the Seventh Tradition **
Email questions to: kellygold222@gmail.com

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS SPRING RETREAT 2023
2023-04-14 08:00 - 2023-04-16 17:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)
Sponsored by CSSI
April 14-16, 2023
Click here to download Reservation form
Where: Portiuncula Center for Prayer (The Port)
9263 West St. Francis Road, Frankfort, Illinois 60423
Confirmation letter will be sent via e-mail. If you need a hard copy, please enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope. We are unable to accept any reservations after April 5, 2023.
Make check or money order payable to: Nancy Novak, 21454 Settlers Pond Drive, Frankfort, Illinois 60423.

Building a New Life Virtual Retreat 2023
2023-03-25 16:00 - 22:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)
Overeaters AnonymousYoung People’s Virtual Intergroup2023 Zoom Retreat
Saturday March 25 & Sunday March 26, 2023 via Zoom
4pm-10pm EST Saturday
10am-4pm EST Sunday
If you’re interested in giving service (speaking, leading, tech), please click here to complete our survey!
Email ypvioaretreat@gmail.com with any questions.

Region 5 2023 Spring Assembly
2023-03-10 - 2023-03-12 | Hilton Garden Inn, 12210 N. Executive Drive, Edinburgh, IN, 46124, United States
Registration opens on January 27th,
click here:
LINK TO ONLINE REGISTRATION
IN PERSON ONLY
NEW LOCATION!
Hilton Garden Inn
12210 N. Executive Drive
Edinburgh, IN
More hotel info available here: Hotel Information Sheet.
Access and/or download business documents here: Spring Packets

UNITY DAY
2023-02-26 13:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)
To celebrate recovery in the OA fellowship
Sunday, Feb 26, 2023 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM cst
On ZOOM
Everyone is welcome!
Sponsored by Milwaukee Area Intergroup
Hosted by Wednesday 6:30 AM Meditation Group
For questions: phone 414-259-0640
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Responsibility Pledge: “Always to extend the heart and hand of OA to all who share my compulsion, for this I am responsible.”

Unity Day 2023
2023-02-23 11:15 - 2023-02-26 14:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)
Sunday, February 26, 2023 – 11:15 AM – 2:00 PM EST
11:15 AM EST: Opening • Door Prize • OA Promise
11:35 AM EST: Unity Day Skit • Panel – Group Pitches
12:30 PM EST: OA Lifeline: Unity Stories – Group Pitches
1:10 PM EST: Small Group Discussions • Door Prize • Closing
Sponsored by: Cleveland Central Intergroup
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REGION 5 2023 VIRTUAL CONVENTION
2023-01-11 18:30 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | Online
THEME TO BE DETERMINED
WE NEED YOUR IDEAS AND SUPPORT FOR BRAINSTORMING,SO PLEASE COME TO THE NEXT MEETING AND HELP US PLANA GREAT ONE DAY CONVENTION.
TOGETHER WE CAN DO WHAT WE COULD NEVER DO ALONE
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PLANNING MEETING INVITATION BELOW
JANUARY 11, 2023 AT 6:30PM CST
Meeting ID: 858 4722 0310
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NO ABSTINENCE REQUIREMENT TO BE ON A COMMITTEE!

A Day of Abstinence Hybrid Workshop
2023-01-07 12:30 - 15:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)
Saturday, January 7, 2023, 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

In Person at Epiphany Lutheran Church
314 W. Valette Street, Elmhurst, IL 60126
Register by emailing or texting Dawn R:
newdawn090220@gmail.com
224-325-1901

Zoom information available to registrants by 01/06/2023
Sponsored by CHI-WIF Intergroup – WWW.CHIWIFOA.ORG
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2023 Overeaters Anonymous New Year's Day Marathon
2023-01-01 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Online
January 1, 2023
9:00am – 3:00pm
LEADS
Every Hour on the Hour
Sponsored by: Cleveland Central Intergroup
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How Do I Work the Twelve Steps?
2022-11-13 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)
Fall Workshop
“How I Work the 12 Steps”
VIRTUAL CONFERENCE ONLINE via ZOOM To Register visit: www.a2oa.org Tap red circle or click here
Main Speaker: A How-To of 12 Steps Experience, Strength, and Hope
Panel Discussing Various Approaches to Working the 12 Steps
Two Breakout Sessions to Explore How You Work the Twelve Steps
12 Steps Recovery though OA Fellowship
And a whole bunch of Surprise OA Book Giveaways!
Everyone who wants to stop eating compulsively is welcome
For more information text Marcy E. at 734-972-6272 or email workshops@a2oa.org
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8th Annual OA Men's Fellowship Weekend "Just Rustic Enough”
2022-09-09 08:00 - 2022-09-11 17:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Laurel Hill State Park
Recovery and OA brotherhood connect throughout the weekend; whether you choose to chill out with friends, walk the nature trails, attend the OA meetings around the campfire or just view the night stars as they reflect on the tranquil lake below.
Download Flyer here

Body Image, Relationships and Sexuality Meeting's 2nd Anniversary!
2022-08-30 07:00 - 08:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)
Please join us for the Body Image, Relationships and Sexuality Meeting’s 2nd Anniversary!
Tuesday, August 30, 2022 7-8 am EST
Featuring Three Speakers Sharing Their Experience, Strength and Hope around Body Image, Relationships and Sexuality.
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Tuesday Body Image, Relationships and Sexuality Book Meeting Dial in #: 1.646.876.9923 Meeting ID: 234-613-884 Join Zoom Meeting: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/234613884 Password: [REDACTED]

Sponsorship Awaits You Let’s Put it together
2022-08-21 13:00 - 15:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Online
Intergroup Workshop
CENTRAL INDIANA INTERGROUP OF OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS
Sponsorship Awaits You Let’s Put it together
August 21, 2022 1-3:30 PM Est
Zoom Meeting
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For more information: OAINDY317@GMAIL.COM
EVENT FLYER

Region 5 2022 Summer Conference
2022-07-16 09:00 - 12:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)
Event Date: July 16, 2022 09:00 AM – 12:30 PM Eastern Time
Event Type: Region Event
Event Title: Region 5 2022 Summer Conference
Event Location: Zoom Meeting – Details to be distributed 3 days before the event.
Event Registration:
This event is open to all Region 5 Intergroup Representatives, Alternates, Chairs, other Board Members and anybody who is interested in the Region business. This is a free event but, you must register to attend.
Registration opens on June 13th, 2022 and ends on July 16th 9:00 AM
To register click this link: https://OARegion5.regfox.com/2022-region-5-summer-conference
