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SUMMARY:Big Book Step Study Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Big Book Step Study Meeting – \nWednesdays Nov 4– Dec16  from 7-9 pm ET . \nBased on AA Beginner’s Meetings of the ’40’s – \na registered OA meeting – \nif interested\, please contact Belle: \nbelle6340@gmail.com
URL:https://oceanandbay.org/event/big-book-step-study-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Other OA Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T183000
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SUMMARY:CONNECTICUT INTERGROUP PRESENTS Newcomer Orientation
DESCRIPTION:Hear a brief member share\nReview the Where Do I Start pamphlet\nAsk questions\nThree Thursdays\n\nOct 15th\, Nov 12th\, & Dec 10th 6:30 – 7:30 pm ET • Via Zoom \nZOOM ID: 864 4042 2879 \nPASSCODE:  622844 \nContact: Anna B 860-212-5434 call or text \nwww.connecticutoa.org
URL:https://oceanandbay.org/event/connecticut-intergroup-presents-newcomer-orientation/
CATEGORIES:Other OA Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T193000
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CREATED:20260907T161610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T161610Z
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SUMMARY:OAMBI Workshop: Opening the Door: Discovering a Higher Power
DESCRIPTION:Description: Explore how finding a personal Higher Power can help you break free from compulsive overeating and find lasting peace.  \nWhen: Thursday November 12th 2026\, 7:30pm-9pm Eastern time\nZoom meeting ID: 875 1098 5259 Password: 420149 \nhttps://oambi.org/
URL:https://oceanandbay.org/event/oambi-workshop-opening-the-door-discovering-a-higher-power/
CATEGORIES:Other OA Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T173000
DTSTAMP:20261030T103321Z
CREATED:20261030T103321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261030T103321Z
UID:10000379-1794663000-1794677400@oceanandbay.org
SUMMARY:Creative Recovery Open Studio
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an afternoon of creative activities designed to bring joy\, reflection\, and connection into recovery. \nThis year’s Open Studio Festival will focus on paper-based creativity\, with guided and open-studio activities including neurographic art\, therapeutic storyboarding\, collage\, and other creative practices. No special art experience is needed—participants are encouraged to simply show up\, experiment\, and explore how creativity can support their recovery. \nSuggested materials include paper\, pens or pencils\, scissors\, paint\, markers\, crayons\, pastels\, magazines\, postcards\, stickers\, cardboard\, and other paper materials you already have at home. \n\n\nLanguages: English\nCost: 0\nSponsor: OA Foot Steps Virtual Intergroup\nLink: Learn more\n\n\nAdd to calendar\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\nAmber R. \nPhone: +1(215)917-9433 \nTime zone: Eastern Time \nWebsite: https://tinyurl.com/4vvrt4tk
URL:https://oceanandbay.org/event/creative-recovery-open-studio/
CATEGORIES:Other OA Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T170000
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SUMMARY:Sustaining Long-Term Recovery
DESCRIPTION:Are you in recovery and want to protect it for the long term? Do you find yourself sliding in and out of recovery? Are you seeking recovery but worried about how long it might last?  This workshop is for you!  Three speakers. will share experiences and. practices for maintaining a sustained\, well-protected recovery. You will also  have opportunities to reflect and build your own long-term recovery. \nSunday\, November 15th 3:00 to 5:00 pm \n(Eastern Time) \nZOOM MEETING ID: 818 2628 2860 \nPASSCODE: SUSTAIN \nCape Cod OA Intergroup \nCapeCodOA.org
URL:https://oceanandbay.org/event/sustaining-long-term-recovery/
CATEGORIES:Other OA Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261121T080000
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UID:10000356-1795248000-1795255200@oceanandbay.org
SUMMARY:International Day Experiencing Abstinence (IDEA) Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual workshop celebrating International Day Experiencing Abstinence and exploring the personal journey of abstinence in Overeaters Anonymous. \nThree speakers will share experience\, strength\, and hope\, along with insights and strategies rooted in the Twelve Steps that help them embrace and maintain abstinence. Each speaker share will be followed by a short writing exercise and an opportunity for open sharing. \nHow to Attend:\nZoom Meeting ID: 940 5580 8391\nPasscode: Serenity \n\n\nLanguages: English\nCost: US$6\nSponsor: St. Louis Bi-State Area Intergroup
URL:https://oceanandbay.org/event/international-day-experiencing-abstinence-idea-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Other OA Events
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SUMMARY:Celebrate International Day Experiencing Abstinence
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual workshop celebrating International Day Experiencing Abstinence and exploring what abstinence can mean in recovery. \nParticipants will consider the difference between abstinence and a food plan\, clarify their personal vision of abstinence\, and explore actions that can help make abstinence a priority in daily life. The workshop will also highlight Overeaters Anonymous resources that can support continued abstinence\, with opportunities for discussion and shared experience. \nHow to Attend:\nZoom Meeting ID: 816 6332 7887\nPasscode: x5xMc5 \n\n\nLanguages: English\nSponsor: Greater Pittsburgh Intergroup\nLink: Get details
URL:https://oceanandbay.org/event/celebrate-international-day-experiencing-abstinence/
CATEGORIES:Other OA Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261122T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261122T150000
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SUMMARY:Join us for a virtual workshop celebrating International Day Experiencing Abstinence and exploring what abstinence can mean in recovery.
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual workshop exploring body image and self-acceptance through the Twelve Steps. \nThrough speaker shares\, writing exercises\, prayer and meditation\, and body image reflection\, participants will have opportunities to examine old beliefs and move toward greater acceptance\, freedom\, and peace in their relationship with their bodies. \nPlease bring an open mind\, a journal\, and a pen. \nHow to Attend:\nZoom Meeting ID: 824 5698 3356\nPasscode: 446385 \n\n\nLanguages: English\nSponsor: Overeaters Anonymous with Other Addictions Virtual Intergroup
URL:https://oceanandbay.org/event/join-us-for-a-virtual-workshop-celebrating-international-day-experiencing-abstinence-and-exploring-what-abstinence-can-mean-in-recovery/
CATEGORIES:Other OA Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261122T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261122T170000
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SUMMARY:Gratitude and Recovery Gathering with Speakers
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual Overeaters Anonymous family gathering centered on gratitude\, connection\, and shared recovery. \nSpeakers will share personal anecdotes about the people\, experiences\, and parts of recovery they are grateful for this season. Open sharing will follow\, giving participants an opportunity to reflect on and share their own gratitude with fellows. \nHow to Attend:\nZoom Meeting ID: 815 6171 2598\nPasscode: 268332 \n\n\nLanguages: English\nSponsor: Greater NY OA Metro IG Inc\nLink: https://oavirtualregion.org/events\n\n\nAdd to calendar\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\nDiane T. \nEmail: specialeventsoa@gmail.com \nPhone: +1(914)659-0192 \nTime zone: Eastern Time
URL:https://oceanandbay.org/event/gratitude-and-recovery-gathering-with-speakers/
CATEGORIES:Other OA Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261128T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261128T130000
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SUMMARY:Weekend Recovery Speaker Call
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free weekend recovery call featuring two longtime Overeaters Anonymous members sharing their experience\, strength\, and hope. \nThe speakers will share what life was like before Overeaters Anonymous\, what changed through working the Twelve Steps with a sponsor\, and what recovery looks like for them today. Participants may ask questions or share on suggested recovery topics following the speaker presentations. \nEveryone is welcome\, regardless of where they are in their relationship with food or recovery. No reservations are necessary—simply call in from home and connect with the Fellowship. \nHow to Attend:\nDial-in: 1-712-432-5200\nPIN: 4285115# \n\n\nLanguages: English\nSponsor: Virtual Intergroup\n\n\nAdd to calendar\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\nImelda \nEmail: 1dayatatimeinoa@gmail.com \nPhone: +1(626)205-8617 \nTime zone: Pacific Time
URL:https://oceanandbay.org/event/weekend-recovery-speaker-call/
CATEGORIES:Other OA Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261206T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261206T143000
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CREATED:20261014T102513Z
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UID:10000371-1796562000-1796567400@oceanandbay.org
SUMMARY:Ocean & Bay Intergroup of Overeaters Anonymous presents Step 11 Two-Way Prayer Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Seeking to improve our conscious contact with our Higher Power through prayer and meditation \nSunday\, December 6\, 2026\, 1 to 2:30 pm ET \nWe will demonstrate a two-way prayer method\, have a short writing time\, offer guidelines on reflecting and then go into small breakout rooms to share our writing. \nPlease join us! \nOpen to all who wish to stop eating compulsively – no registration required. \nZoom info: \nMeeting ID: 833 7796 7938 \nPasscode: 247365 \nquestions@oceanandbay.org
URL:https://oceanandbay.org/event/ocean-bay-intergroup-of-overeaters-anonymous-presents-step-11-two-way-prayer-writing-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Ocean & Bay Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261210T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261210T193000
DTSTAMP:20261026T190503Z
CREATED:20261026T190503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261026T190503Z
UID:10000377-1796927400-1796931000@oceanandbay.org
SUMMARY:CONNECTICUT INTERGROUP PRESENTS Newcomer Orientation
DESCRIPTION:Hear a brief member share\nReview the Where Do I Start pamphlet\nAsk questions\nThree Thursdays\n\nOct 15th\, Nov 12th\, & Dec 10th 6:30 – 7:30 pm ET • Via Zoom \nZOOM ID: 864 4042 2879 \nPASSCODE:  622844 \nContact: Anna B 860-212-5434 call or text \nwww.connecticutoa.org
URL:https://oceanandbay.org/event/connecticut-intergroup-presents-newcomer-orientation-2/
CATEGORIES:Other OA Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261213T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261213T170000
DTSTAMP:20261105T161214Z
CREATED:20261105T161214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261105T161214Z
UID:10000380-1797177600-1797181200@oceanandbay.org
SUMMARY:PACK YOUR BAGS\, KEEP YOUR ABSTINENCE
DESCRIPTION:Central Ontario Intergroup \nTRAVEL & HOLIDAYS \nPRACTICAL TOOLS FOR STAVING ABSTINENT WORKSHOP \nZoom ID: 946 329 9470 \nPASSWORD: recover!
URL:https://oceanandbay.org/event/pack-your-bags-keep-your-abstinence/
CATEGORIES:Other OA Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270115T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270117T120000
DTSTAMP:20260918T095333Z
CREATED:20260918T095222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T095333Z
UID:10000363-1800039600-1800187200@oceanandbay.org
SUMMARY:OA BIRTHDAY PARTY
DESCRIPTION:>SAVE THE DATE!< \nThe Los Angeles Intergroup of Overeaters Anonymous Presents \nIt All Begins Here: Abstinence Is Just the Beginning! \nJOIN US for the 67th Annual Overeaters Anonymous Birthday Party! \nLocation: The LAX Hilton in Los Angeles\, CA \n>Registration Opens in October 2026< \nhttps://www.oalaig.org/event-details/67th-annual-oa-birthday-party
URL:https://oceanandbay.org/event/oa-birthday-party/
CATEGORIES:Other OA Events
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