Upcoming Events
Jan. 5: Ocean & Bay Intergroup meeting
Jan. 22-24: Greater NY Metro Intergroup Winter Retreat "Gift of Recovery," Guest House Retreat and Conf. Center, Chester, CT
NYC Retreat info
Feb. 2 - Ocean & Bay Intergroup meeting
March 1 - Ocean & Bay Intergroup meeting
April 5 - Ocean & Bay Intergroup meeting
April 15-17: Central Massachusetts Intergroup Retreat, Edwards House, Framingham, MA
Central Mass Retreat info
April 22-24: South Coastal Massachusetts Intergroup Spring Retreat, St. Joseph Retreat Center, Wareham, MA
South Coastal Mass Retreat info
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Ocean & Bay Intergroup Meeting
Next Meeting:
Tuesday, January 5
We meet on the first Tuesday of each month and ALL are welcome. Be sure your group is represented!
- Literature Sales 7:00-7:30 pm
- Intergroup Meeting 7:30-8:30 pm
St. Patrick Catholic Church, 2068 Cranston Street, Cranston, RI 02920.
Directions
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Lifeline Deadline
MAY/JUNE ISSUE
Deadline: 1/15/16
The Right Tool for the Job
How do you use the nine Tools in your daily life? What is your experience using the action plan Tool? How does the plan of eating Tool help you with restaurants, special occasions, or travel? Which Tool do you use the most? Which Tool do you struggle with the most?
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Treasurer's Report
The Seventh Tradition states OA is fully self-supporting, accepting contributions only from OA members. Thank you for your generosity that allows us to continue our shared mission to carry OA's message of recovery.
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Intergroup Board
CONTACT US
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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
* 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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Dear Fellow OA Member:
Together We Can...
The day I walked through the doors of Overeaters Anonymous more than 26 years ago, I felt great comfort in OA Founder Rozanne's words, "... together we can do what we could never do alone." There I was -- home at last with fellow compulsive overeaters who told me I didn't have to do this alone, in fact they would help me. That has proven true many times over: when I developed (and might I add, redeveloped) an individual food plan; when I did and continue to do my written step work; and even when I wasn't able to lead that meeting I signed up for and someone else stepped in. I don't do any of this alone.
In that spirit, as well as Tradition 1 and its spiritual principle of unity, Libby H. and I have volunteered to work together as a team to produce the monthly newsletter. Not wanting this important means of communication to cease, both of us threw our hats into the ring when Kara M. announced she was graciously moving on. Thank you Kara, for the personal touches and professionalism you gave the newsletter for a year and a half. You will be missed in this role.
In December, Libby and I met to discuss our vision for the monthly newsletter. We didn't know each other, but it quickly became apparent we were on the same page when we shared our thoughts with each other. In our professional lives, we are both involved in marketing. As for program, I am a relapse survivor and Libby has been in OA a little less than a year. Hopefully, our experiences, old and new, will be of benefit to this service. We trust that with God as our editor-in-chief, the Ocean & Bay newsletter will continue to be a valuable service to Ocean & Bay Intergroup members and beyond. Also, we hope you like the new name -- "Waves of Hope."
One more thing -- "together" includes you! We need your contributions, announcements, and feedback, which you can send to [email protected]. After all, "I put my hand in yours, and together we can do what we could never do alone."
Happy New Years One Day At A Time!
My hand in yours,
Leslie A., Co-editor
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12th Step Within
OA's Twelfth Step Within Committee is pleased to announce a new Board-approved video resource for members in relapse and those giving Twelfth Step Within service. Free to download or stream,
Breaking Out of Relapse can help isolating members and others in relapse return to their program and their abstinence.
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HOLIDAY & EVERYDAY HELP IS
JUST A PHONE CALL AWAY!
On all major holidays, including
New Year's Eve, Dec. 31,
New Year's Day, Jan. 1, and
Martin Luther King Day, Jan. 18th, marathon phone meetings are held on the hour from 8 a.m. to midnight around regularly scheduled meetings. Call 712-432-5200 and when prompted enter PIN 4285115#.
Of course, phone meetings are not just for the holidays, but every day. They make a great addition to face-to-face meetings. Here are few phone meetings that members find help them with their program:
Sunrise Meeting, Mon.-Fri. @ 6:45 a.m., 712-432-5200 (PIN 4285115#)
For Today and Voices of Recovery
A Vision for You, Mon.-Fri. @ 7 a.m., 712-432-5210 (PIN 876148#)
Big Book of AA
Relapse
Sun.- Fri. @ 5 p.m. 712-432-5200 (PIN 51394#) 1/2 hr. meeting
Daily @ 8 p.m. 712-432-5200 (PIN 4285115#)
100 Pounders: Daily @ 9 p.m., 712-432-5200 (PIN 4285115#)
Newcomers: Mon.-Fri. @ 7 p.m.
712-432-5200 (PIN 4285115#) Opportunity to ask questions.
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Reserve your spot today!
The Trail to Freedom!
We are fortunate that the OA World Service Convention will be held just an hour or so north of us in beautiful downtown Boston, from September 1-4, 2016, at the
Boston Marriott Copley Place. Compulsive overeaters from all over the world will be gathering to celebrate recovery and share their experience, strength, and hope. Don't miss out! Register today!
Registration and hotel reservations are now open.
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Step, Tradition & Concept of the Month
STEP 1 - We admitted we were powerless over food -- that our lives had become unmanageable.
TRADITION 1 - Our common welfare should come first; personal recovery depends upon OA unity.
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CONCEPT 1 - The ultimate responsible and authority for OA world services reside in the collective conscience of our whole Fellowship.
*UNITY is the Spiritual Principle of the First Tradition.
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Q: WHAT IS CROSS TALK?
Are all responses and comments to another person at a meeting cross talk? Is thanking someone for something he or she shared cross talk? Or is it cross talk only if the comments are negative?
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OA literature does not specifically define cross talk. The Suggested Meeting Format states: "As you share your experience and strength in OA, please also share your hope. Please confine your sharing to your experience with the disease of compulsive eating, the solution offered by OA and your own recovery from the disease, rather than just the events of the day or week. If you are having difficulties, share how you use the program to deal with them. If you need to talk more about your difficulties and seek solutions, we suggest you speak to your sponsor and other members after the meeting." OA World Service
More on cross talk from OA
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Newcomer Corner
As I write this, I am still amazed and ever so grateful that I found such an incredible fellowship that understands and shares the same struggles as I do and promotes a sense of unity, honesty and acceptance.
About nine months ago, I learned about OA through a friend who wanted to check it out and didn't want to go alone. So, I went to support her not knowing that it was I who needed you the most. That first night, I instantly knew I was exactly where I was supposed to be. I cried tears of joy because for the first time in my life, I felt no judgement, but instead accepted and heard. My HP led me to all of you, to this program, to this new freedom.
I still consider myself a newcomer, so I thought it would be a good idea to give three monthly tips for the newcomer who might feel a little apprehensive at first.
TIP 1: HAVE AN OPEN MIND
When I first came to OA, I had some doubts and fears about it all. "Why are there prayers? Do I have to speak? I hate talking about myself..." But, I just I told myself to have an open mind, listen, and give it a shot.
TIP 2: ASK QUESTIONS
It was somewhat overwhelming trying to learn about all the literature, tools, promises, steps, and everything else in my early days. I had so many questions, but fortunately I never felt judged when I asked them. I tell other newcomers like me not to be afraid to ask anything that comes to mind.
TIP 3: TAKE NUMBERS
I thank all the individuals that reached out that first meeting to welcome me and offer to connect over the telephone to ease any concerns I had about the program and to share their experiences. They showed me genuine friendship and concern, and asked nothing in return. I told myself if this is what OA is, I want to be a part of it.
Sincerely Grateful,
Libby H., Co-editor
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UPCOMING ISSUES...
- Look for a new mobile-friendly format
- More newcomer tips and twelve step within suggestions
- How to navigate the World Service Convention
- Spotlight on program in Rhode Island and SE Mass
Please note that every effort has been made to adhere to OA's policy for newsletter publications. However, opinions and experiences expressed within are those of the individual writer and not OA as a whole. We welcome your experience, too!
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