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APRIL
Tuesday, April 3: Ocean & Bay Intergroup Meeting
6 p.m.: Literature Sales & Fellowship
6:30 p.m.: Meeting
Arnold Conference Center, Regan Building, 3 Regan Court off 111 Howard Ave., Cranston, RI
Saturday, April 7: 12th Anniversary Meeting/Celebration, 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Greenville Big Book Step Study, will be held at Greenville Public Library, 573 Putnam Pike, Smithfield, RI. Enter through door to left of front stairs.
Saturday, April 14: 21st Anniversary Meeting/Celebration, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., A Room with a View, will be held at Calvary United Methodist Church, 200 Turner Road, Middletown, RI(Note: The meeting will NOT be at the Newport County YMCA.)
Featuring a guest speaker from Massachusetts!
Saturday, April 14: Region 6 Spring Assembly in Albany, NY
Link for more info
April 23-28: OA World Service Business Conference
Saturday, April 21: Abstinence Mini Workshop, 1 to 3 p.m., Arnold Conference Center, Regan Building, 3 Regan Court, Cranston, RI. Sponsored by Ocean and Bay Intergroup. Featuring speakers, breakout sessions, writing, and Q&A.
MAY
Tuesday, May 1: Ocean & Bay Intergroup Meeting
6 p.m.: Literature Sales & Fellowship
6:30 p.m.: Meeting
Arnold Conference Center, Regan Building, 3 Regan Court off 111 Howard Ave., Cranston, RI
Saturday, May 5: 12 Steps in 5 Hours Workshop sponsored by SE Connecticut Intergroup, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. David's Episcopal Church, Gales Ferry, CT. The workshop will take participants through the 12 steps using the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous.
Flyer
Monday, May 21: CT Speaker Meeting at 7 p.m., Union Baptist Church, 19 High Street, Mystic, CT
JUNE
Tuesday, June 5: Ocean & Bay Intergroup Meeting
6 p.m.: Literature Sales & Fellowship
6:30 p.m.: Meeting
Arnold Conference Center, Regan Building, 3 Regan Court off 111 Howard Ave., Cranston, RI
June 22-14: 12th Annual Retreat, Tranquility Through the Twelve Freedoms, Incarnation Conference Center, Ivoryton, CT
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JULY
Tuesday, July 10: Ocean & Bay Intergroup Meeting
6 p.m.: Literature Sales & Fellowship
6:30 p.m.: Meeting
Arnold Conference Center, Regan Building, 3 Regan Court off 111 Howard Ave., Cranston, RI
Monday, July 16: CT Speaker Meeting at 7 p.m., St. Paul's Lutheran Chruch, 56 Great Hammock, Road (Rt. 154), Old Saybrook, CT
AUGUST
Tuesday, August 7: Ocean & Bay Intergroup Meeting
6 p.m.: Literature Sales & Fellowship
6:30 p.m.: Meeting
Arnold Conference Center, Regan Building, 3 Regan Court off 111 Howard Ave., Cranston, RI
Saturday, August 18: OA
Sponsorship Day where sponsorship is recognized around the world!
SEPTEMBER
Tuesday, Sept. 4: Ocean & Bay Intergroup Meeting
6 p.m.: Literature Sales & Fellowship
6:30 p.m.: Meeting
Arnold Conference Center, Regan Building, 3 Regan Court off 111 Howard Ave., Cranston, RI
Tuesday, Sept. 25: CT Speaker Meeting at 7:30 p.m., St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 15 Pearl Street, Mystic, CT
Saturday, Sept. 29: Region 6 Fall Assembly in Albany, NY
OCTOBER
Tuesday, Oct. 2: Ocean & Bay Intergroup Meeting
6 p.m.: Literature Sales & Fellowship
6:30 p.m.: Meeting
Arnold Conference Center, Regan Building, 3 Regan Court off 111 Howard Ave., Cranston, RI
October 5-7: Mass Bay Intergroup's Fall Retreat,
Practicing These Principles in All Our Affairs, Waltham, MA.
October 26-28: 2018 Region 6 Convention, Holiday Inn By The Sea, Portland, Maine
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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
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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Ocean & Bay Intergroup News
All OA members are welcome to attend Ocean & Bay Intergroup (OBI) meetings held the first Tuesday of the month. The next meeting is
TUESDAY, APRIL 3rd at 6:30 p.m., with
literature sales at 6 p.m.
NOTE NEW TIME!
The OBI monthly meeting has a new start time -- one hour earlier-- beginning in April. Literature sales will be from 6 pm to 6:30 pm and the meeting will begin at 6:30 pm and end by 8 pm. The new time provides an additional half hour if needed to complete business.
A reminder that the meeting is at its new meeting location:
Arnold Conference Center in the Regan Building
3 Regan Court (off 111 Howard Avenue)
Cranston, RI 02920
This location is easily accessed from Routes 95, 37 and 295. Howard Avenue runs between Pontiac and New London Avenues (
link to map
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MINI WORKSHOPS 2018
The Mini Workshops kick off with a crowd favorite topic -- ABSTINENCE! It will take place on Saturday, April 21st, 1 to 3 p.m. at Arnold Conference Center, Regan Building, 3 Regan Court, Cranston, RI.
REGION 6 SPRING ASSEMBLY
Two Ocean and Bay Intergroup members will represent us at the Region 6 Spring Assembly in Albany, NY, on April 14th. We are able to have one more representative, so if anyone is interested, please come to the March Intergroup meeting.
ALL OA MEMBERS are WELCOME to any and all Intergroup meetings!
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ROUP CELEBRATIONS
Big Book Step Study 12th Anniversary
(Rescheduled from March 3rd)
Greenville Public Library
573 Putnam Pike (Route 44), Smithfield, RI
Enter through door to left of stairs and take elevator to lower level.
A Room with a View 21st Anniversary
Calvary United Methodist Church
200 Turner Road, Middletown, RI
SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER FROM MASSACHUSETTS
NOTE: Not at the usual meeting location
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NEW TIME!
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Ocean and Bay Intergroup will meet at an earlier time at 6:30 p.m., with literature sales 6 to 6:30 p.m.
In addition, Integroup approved adding one half hour to the meeting length when needed.
Hope to see you at the next meeting, Tuesday, April 3rd at 6:30 p.m.!
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Mini Workshops 2018
SATURDAY, APRIL 21st
1 to 3 p.m.
ABSTINENCE
Speakers ~
Breakout sessions ~ Writing ~ Q&A
Arnold Conference Center in the
Opportunities to do service.
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2018
REGION 6 CONVENTION
Registration is Open
OCTOBER 26-28, 2018
Holiday Inn By The Sea
Portland, Maine
ROOMS ARE LIMITED!
Names are being sought for keynote speakers. Also, volunteers are needed for many service positions.
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12th ANNUAL RETREAT
TANQUILITY THROUGH THE
TWELVE FREEDOMS
June 22-24 in
Ivoryton, CT
Just over the state line in the quaint town of Ivoryton, Conn., SE Connecticut Intergroup is sponsoring a weekend retreat June 22-24th at Incarnation Conference Center. Beautiful, natural setting situated on 700 wooded acres with hiking trails and a lake. Registration and scholarship requests due by June 9th.
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Oc
ean and Bay Intergroup will have for sale at its April meeting a limited number of copies of
The Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions
of Overeaters Anonymous
SECOND EDITION
$15
OA's keystone book-The Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of Overeaters Anonymous, Second Edition is updated and improved, 28 years after is first publication.
Created specifically as a study of the OA Twelve Step recovery program, the OA Twelve and Twelve, Second Edition has been revised for clarity and inclusivity-with a restructured Step Four chapter to increase usefulness. Read how, through working the Twelve Steps and studying the Twelve Traditions, members have found "physical, emotional, and spiritual healing that we don't hesitate to call miraculous." Copyright 2018. Softcover; 180 pages; indexed.
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"Made a searching and fearless inventory of ourselves."
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In this fourth installment in the workshop series "The Importance of Working All Twelve Steps," leaders discuss how working the first three steps is preparation for the Fourth Step, how important the Fourth Step is and specifics about working the Fourth Step.
"Those of us who have completed Step Four have found that taking this searching and fearless moral inventory was one of the most loving things we ever did for ourselves." The Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of Overeaters Anonymous p.29
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Little gems and pearls of wisdom from meetings
and literature.
Bring your body and the mind will follow.
Don't give up until the miracle happens.
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OA WSO March Bulletin 2018
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Q&A
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We were all newcomers at one time!
Q: What do you remember about being a newcomer?
~ I remember how nervous I was when led to that front row for my first meeting and how I left that meeting with a feeling of hope. Someone understood how I
felt and I needed a sponsor - I was so tired of being alone with this disease that I called the numbers I had written down and got a sponsor the next day. My God was leading me and cut through my fear, shame and ego one step at a time.
~ That feeling of finally having found people who truly understood my problem, who were warm and welcoming, and who really wanted to help me. At my first meeting they asked me if I could, for that one day, eat lunch and dinner and not eat between meals. I was also asked if I could get to another meeting during the week. I did both and was amazed. I was "hungry" for more of the solution, more of the program. I just kept trying all the suggestions, which worked!
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I finally found a place to talk about the crazy things I thought and did around food and that there might be a solution for me.
Q: When did you know OA was for you?
~ Wow! I want to say from my first meeting and then having someone who cared enough to sponsor me leading me through the first three Steps. Plus as a newcomer when I gently stood up for OA when another person said she thought it might be a cult.
~ I knew OA was for me at the first meeting when I heard people taking about how food called them, how they obsessed about buffets, and how they found a solution in OA. What I knew right away was I wanted what they had!
~ When I changed my abstinence date and got serious about step work.
Q: How do you keep your program fresh?
~ By continuing to attend meetings, contact my sponsor weekly (more often if needed) and be available for my treasured sponsees. It's important for me to listen at my meetings to long-timers and newcomers alike. I never know when my God will speak through one of his emissaries with skin on them. This God-given program of OA has turned my existence into this precious adventure called my life.
~ Keeping it fresh is a daily event, whether it be meetings, phone calls, reading, step work, podcasts..... It's really about attitude and willingness. Showing up and staying involved is really what keeps it fresh for me.
~ Working with newcomers, doing service, sponsoring.
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