Tuesday, September 5: Mini Workshop: Step 4 Inventory: Using the Worksheets in the New OA Workbook.
6 p.m. to 7 p.m., St. Patrick's Church, 2068 Cranston Street, Cranston, RI Sponsored by Ocean & Bay Intergroup Flyer
Ocean and Bay Intergroup Meeting
6 p.m.: Mini Workshop
7 p.m.: Literature Sales & Fellowship
7:30 p.m.: Meeting
St. Patrick's Church,
2068 Cranston Street, Cranston, RI.
Saturday, September 16: Region 6 Fall 2017 Assembly at Hilton Garden Inn, Albany, NY.
Saturday, Sept. 16: Rally4Recovery, 2 to 6 p.m., Roger Williams National
Memorial, 282 North Main Street, Providence, RI -- Ocean and Bay Intergroup welcomes OA members to participate in celebrating recovery along with other programs of recovery. Link to website
Sunday, September 24: Ocean and Bay Intergroup is sponsoring a workshop, "Practicing The Principles in All Our Affairs" 1-4 p.m., Doctors Auditorium, Kent Hospital, Warwick, RI.
Enter the lower level door on the east side of the hospital --not the main visitors entrance at the back of the building. Flyer
Tuesday, September 26: Speaker Meeting at 7:30 p.m. at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 15 Pearl St., Mystic, CT Sponsored by Southeastern CT Intergroup
Flyer
Tuesday, October 3: Mini Workshop: Character Defects: Chipping Away at the Fears & Revealing the Strengths that are within Me
Flyer
Tuesday, October 3:
Ocean and Bay Intergroup Meeting
6 p.m.: Mini Workshop
7 p.m.: Literature Sales & Fellowship
7:30 p.m.: Meeting
St. Patrick's Church,
2068 Cranston Street, Cranston, RI.
Tuesday, October 3: The Tuesday Night OA Big Book Step Study Meeting will begin meeting at its new time, 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. and at its new location, Evergreen House Health Center, 1 Evergreen Drive, off Warren Ave., East Providence, RI. Contact: Fran, 401-935-2410
October 6-8: Second Annual Fall Into Recovery: Practicing These Principles in all our Affairs, Espousal Retreat House, 554 Lexington St., Waltham, MA
Flyer
October 6-8: Here are the Steps We Took 15th Annual Retreat, Marie Joseph Spiritual Center, Biddeford Pool, ME
Flyer
October 20-22:
2017 REGION 6 CONVENTION, Sheraton Parkway Toronto North, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada
Saturday, Oct. 28: Central Mass Intergroup Day Workshop, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church of Worcester, 90 Holden St., Worcester, MA
Flyer
Tuesday, Nov 7: Ocean and Bay Intergroup sponsors Mini Workshop: ABSTINENCE A Plan of Eating AND Going Further.
Tuesday, Nov. 7: Ocean and Bay Intergroup Meeting
6 p.m.: Mini Workshop
7 p.m.: Literature Sales & Fellowship
7:30 p.m.: Meeting
St. Patrick's Church, 2068 Cranston Street, Cranston, RI
Saturday, Nov. 18: International Day Experiencing Abstinence sponsored by OA World Service
Tuesday, Dec. 5: Ocean and Bay Intergroup sponsors Mini Workshop: CARRYING THE MESSAGE To Those Who Still Suffer.
Tuesday, Dec. 5: Ocean and Bay Intergroup Meeting
6 p.m.: Mini Workshop
7 p.m.: Literature Sales & Fellowship
7:30 p.m.: Meeting
St. Patrick's Church, 2068 Cranston Street, Cranston, RI
Tuesday, December 12: Twelfth Step Within Day sponsored by OA World Service
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PHONE SUPPORT AVAILABLE ON
MAJOR HOLIDAYS
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MARATHON PHONE MEETINGS ARE HELD ON
ALL MAJOR HOLIDAYS
EVERY HOUR ON THE HOUR BEGINNING AT 8 A.M. AROUND REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETINGS. EACH MARATHON HAS A TOPIC FOR THE DAY.
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Seventh Tradition
The Seventh Tradition states OA is fully self-supporting, accepting contributions only from OA members. Groups may send either monthly or periodic donations (via mail or in person) to Intergroup. Thank you for your donation, which helps us to spread the word of recovery. Intergroup treasurer reports are always available -- just ask.
On average, six groups donate each month. Does your group donate on a regular basis?
To send donations (payable to Ocean & Bay Intergroup) via mail:
Ocean and Bay Intergroup
Attn: Treasurer
P.O. Box 41273
Providence, RI 02940
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LIFELINE MATERIAL WELCOME
Not all writing for Lifeline needs to be a specific topic for a specific month. Below is a list of ongoing material OA's magazine, Lifeline, accepts for publication. For examples, refer to any issue of Lifeline.
DEPARTMENTS (No Deadline)
- Bits and Bites: Add to our collection of short inspirational quotes and recovery wisdom.
- What Works for Me: How do you work your program, and what difference has it made?
- Step Study, Living Traditions, Service and Recovery, and The Spiritual Path: Share about the month's Step or Tradition or send a story about service or connecting with your HP
- Newcomers Corner: Newcomers, share your OA experiences and concerns.
- Share It (Letters to the Editor): Was a Lifeline issue or story special for you? Tell us!
OTHER MATERIALS (No Deadline)
Lifeline accepts artwork and photos (no faces, please) for publication. Credit lines and rights to submitted work apply equally to articles, artwork, and photos. The WSO does not return submitted materials. Lifeline may edit articles and crop photos.
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Intergroup Board
CONTACT US
Corresponding Secretary - Lea
Other Service Positions:
Public Information/ Professional Outreach: Holly
Inmate Initiative: Natalie
Meeting List: Deanna
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Mission & Vision
Ocean & Bay Intergroup is dedicated to supporting individuals in need of recovery from compulsive eating (e.g.: overeating, bulimia, anorexia) through carrying the OA message and empowering all meetings within the Intergroup.
1. Help members strengthen their personal recovery
2. Increase the number of sponsors
3. Increase the number of newcomers
4. Increase the retention of newcomers
5. Help those in relapse
6. Inspire people to give more service
7. Increase outreach activities, including outreach to members and healthcare professionals
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Meeting List
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IMPORTANT!
GROUP CONTACT INFORMATION: Please check your group contact name and phone number on the local Ocean and Bay Meeting List. Send changes to
[email protected].
Also, check your meeting listing and contact info on the Overeaters Anonymous website meeting list at oa.org. The oa.org website listing is different than the local meeting list and must be updated by your meeting contact person.
* Please call ahead to verify meetings are taking place, especially during holidays.
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Ocean & Bay Website!
oceanandbay.org
includes events, meeting list, info for newcomers, and more!
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LINKS
New England Intergroups
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Please note that every effort has been made to adhere to OA's policy for newsletter publications.
Opinions and experiences expressed within are those of the individual writer and not OA as a whole.
REMINDER: This is your newsletter, so please feel free to submit your writing contributions to: [email protected].
You are also invited to be one of the members who provides answers for a Q&A. Again, just send us a note to: [email protected].
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Dear OA Member:
We have a great fall coming up for OA in our area. There are options galore to expand your program -- not your waistline! As much as I appreciate my regular meetings, especially my home group on Saturdays, I have to tell you I just love getting a spiritual boost from events such as a workshop, retreat, or convention. We are so fortunate to have all of those events, both near and far, in the coming months. Personally, I have cleared my calendar a couple weekends to make time for this form of self care. Perhaps you can, too. Take a look at "Mark Your Calendar" in the newsletter to see what you might be able to attend. If you don't want to go alone try asking someone (you don't have to wait to be asked). I asked a few people if they'd like to join me for an October retreat and all three said "yes" -- full car!
An important part of program is the "fellowship" and these events are great places to get to know the people you see regularly as well as make new friends. The ride to and from offers time for conversation, program talk, and even a few laughs. Volunteering wherever you go also provides an opportunity to get outside oneself and get to know others. Perhaps you have heard the saying, "It is not my ship -- it is a fellowship."
Whether you stay in Little Rhody to participate in the Step 4 Mini Workshop on Tuesday, Sept. 5th or cross the border into Canada to attend the Region 6 Convention in October, remember that God loves to travel and your program is portable. Plus, just think of the spiritual souvenirs you will come home with!
My hand in yours,
Leslie
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Ocean & Bay Intergroup News
All OA members are welcome to attend Ocean & Bay Intergroup (OBI) meetings held the first Tuesday of the month at St. Patrick Church, 2068 Cranston Street, Cranston, RI. The next meeting is
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5th at 7:30 p.m., with literature sales at 7 p.m.
PRIOR TO THE MEETING -- THE MINI WORKSHOP, "STEP 4 INVENTORY: Using the Worksheets in the New OA Workbook" will start at 6 p.m.
FLYER
Come get a special boost to your program. You are welcome to stay for the Intergroup meeting after the workshop.
WORKSHOP: Ocean and Bay Intergroup is sponsoring a 3-hour workshop on
Sunday, September 24th. The workshop, "PRACTICING THESE PRINCIPLES IN ALL OUR AFFAIRS" will be held 1 to 4 p.m. in Doctors' Auditorium in Kent Hospital, Warwick. No fee; donations will be accepted.
IF YOU WANT TO DO SERVICE FOR THE WORKSHOP (i.e. speak on a topic, sell raffle tickets, be a greeter) -- "service is slimming" -- let your Intergroup Rep know or simple send an email to [email protected]
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TUESDAY
SEPTEMBER 5th
6 - 7 PM
STEP 4 INVENTORY
Using the Worksheets in the New OA Workbook
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Sponsored by OCEAN & BAY INTERGROUP
prior to the monthly Intergroup meeting
St. Patrick Catholic Church
2068 Cranston Street
Cranston, RI 02920
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COUNTDOWN TO CANADA!
Reg
ion 6 Con
vent
ion
TORONTO
Stepping
Up For
RECOVERY
October 20-22
2017
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Sheraton Parkway Toronto North Hotel and Suites
Richmond Hill, Ontario
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SURRENDER TO WIN
has a
NEW FORMAT!
1st Tues. - Step; 2nd Tues. - OA Story;
3rd Tues. - For Today; 4th Tues. - Big Book
Meets Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at:
Kent Hospital
Trowbridge Building, Room 5B
455 Tollgate Road
Warwick, RI
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AND TIME!
Tuesday Night OA Big Book Step Study
As of OCTOBER 3rd, they will meet
6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.
and move to:
Evergreen House Health Center
1 Evergreen Drive - off Warren Ave.
East Providence, RI
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Saturday, September 16th
2 to 6 p.m.
Roger Williams National Memorial
282 North Main Street, Providence, RI
OA members are invited to participate in celebrating recovery along with other programs of recovery.
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NEW MEETING IN SOUTHEASTERN CT
Thursdays, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
L&M Hospital
Main Building, Room 1.401C
New London, CT
Info: Michelle A. 860-447-8125
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New
Video Series to Explain
"Take a Walk Down the Traditions" is a series of short video presentations aimed at making concise explanations of our Twelve Traditions accessible to the global Fellowship. Videos on Traditions
One,
Two, and
Three, as well as an
introduction, are now available online.The remainder will be posted in the months ahead.
The videos, available on our Podcasts page, were created by a board committee to support our 2017 Strategic Plan initiative to grow OA unity worldwide. "Why are the Twelve Traditions so important to us? . . . The Steps and Traditions have been hammered out by hard experience. We find them vital to the growth and life of OA" (The Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of Overeaters Anonymous, p. 1).
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Little gems and pearls of wisdom from meetings
and literature.
Abstinence is a state of mind, not a food plan.
For today I will have an attitude of gratitude, not bratitude!
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STEP 9: Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others.
TRADITION 9:
OA, as such, ought never be organized; but we may create service boards or committees directly responsible to those they serve.
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Everything you need to lead a journey through the Steps, including leader scripts, Fourth Step Inventory Worksheets, and hand-selected references from OA-approved literature, is included. Use it to lead a group of OA members or one-on-one with your sponsees. Together, you can discover proven ways to incorporate the Twelve Steps of Overeaters Anonymous into a way of living - and a life beyond our wildest dreams. $13.50
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In the words of one member: "The primary benefit of doing Step 9 is freedom from the past and living with a clean slate, literally "Peace of Mind." The ancillary benefit is learning to speak my truth and take responsibility for my actions."
Q: What is one of your most memorable 9th Step Amends?
My most memorable 9th Step amends did not go very well. This was a former romantic interest prior to marrying my husband. I did not seek out a sponsor prior to this amends and I found that I was not making an amends at all. I was still attracted to this individual. I even went back for a second attempt that also ended poorly.
My most memorable and not my finest moment.My most memorable amend was to my ex-husband years after our divorce. Even though it was difficult for me to confront him, he accepted it and said it was in the past and over.
Many, many years later, I made amends to a college friend for kissing her boyfriend! She laughed and said our friendship is much more important than an old boyfriend. She has been happily married for 36 years now -- to a man I never kissed!
Prior to program, when I was physically heavy I was unable to run with my son. In recovery, I brought my son with me to a marathon that I amazingly ran with him cheering me on.
Second time I made amends to my sister. When I started my amends, she reminded me I had already done this. When I finished, we were both in tears and it was so moving and life altering for her to share that she was glad I was opening my life to her. She had missed me.
Q: How did you make amends to someone who has died?
One of the ways I made amends to someone who is no longer with us is to make an ongoing living amends by not repeating the same hurtful behavior they experienced with me.
To honor the deceased person, I did something that they liked to do and went to a place they enjoyed when they were alive.
I talk to their spirit. I just talk to them as if they are still here because they are here in spirit in my belief. I them what I am sorry about and say I accept their regret for anything they might have done to me.
I made an amends to a former alcoholic caregiver in my family of origin. She had passed away. This time I did seek my sponsor's counsel and wrote my amends. I did the research and found what I believed was the family grave site. I read the letter and discarded it later. I felt really good about this amends.
I make a living amends to someone similar. An example is that I did not treat this one elderly woman very well at my workplace. Because she had died, I volunteered my time to help another elderly woman twice a week.
Q: What advice do you have for those who are about to start their ninth step amends?
Review your 8th step list with your sponsor and set a date to start with the first amends -- easy or difficult -- just start. Don't worry about doing them all at once!
USE YOUR SPONSOR! And, take your time with deciding if this person needs an amends, learning what is your part and finally how to make the amends.
I don't have advice, just encouragement. Start by sharing your ideas and words with your sponsor. My sponsor was invaluable and helped me clean up my words before making amends.
Practice with your sponsor, that is run through what you would say to the person you are making amends to.
Bring God with you!
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