2023 Schedule of events
FRIDAY, October 20, 2023
3:00-6:30pm Registration/check-in/ Dinner (on your own)
6:00pm Zoom Room opens for virtual connections.
6:30pm MC Shannon B.-Introduction to the theme, Keynote speaker, 50/50 (Cash/PayPal), directions for Zoom and In-Person
6:45-7:45pm Libah G. delivers a 45-minute pitch encompassing the theme with 15-minute sharing portion
7:45pm MC Shannon B. Housekeeping/Schedule
8:00pm Zoom Room closes for the night
8:00–10:00pm In-person practice for Big Book the musical
SATURDAY, October 21, 2023
MORNING Breakfast (on your own), fellowship opportunity
7:00am Zoom Room opens
7:15-8:00am Morning Chair Yoga with Debbie V. (in-person & zoom)
8:15-8:45am Morning Meditation (in-person & zoom)
8:45-9:15am Transition from meditation to service setup
9:15-9:30am MC Shannon B. Open housekeeping, what to expect, and announcements. 50/50 (Cash/PayPal) available for Zoom and In-Person.
9:30-10:20am Speaker: Rhonda -Riding the waves of recovery.
10:30-11:45am Workshop: Stay afloat with Kelly H.
Description: Using 12-step living as our goal in recovery and our tools is the way in which we stay afloat. Our tools are what makes CEA HOW unique, they offer structure and support as we navigate the 12 Steps.
11:45-11:55am 50/50 (Cash/PayPal) available for Zoom and In-Person.
Noon-1:30pm LUNCH (on your own) / Fellowship Opportunities/ Zoom parking lot
1:30-2:30pm Workshop: Fitness as one recovers with Laureen C.
Description: Clarity of mind through the meal plan. Introducing clarity of the physical body. How to have movement and strength enhanced the program.
2:30-3:15pm BREAK TIME: toes in the pool, fellowship, siesta etc, or creative writing prompts
2:30-3:15pm Zoom Meeting in parking lot
3:15-3:30pm Welcome Back-reminder of the schedule ahead. 50/50 (Cash/PayPal) available for Zoom and In-Person.
3:30-4:00pm Speaker
4:00-5:00pm Workshop: Making Abstinence Easier ... A Simple Meditation with Pain Tori A.
Description: A simple meditation to release troubling human emotions instead of 'eating over them'.
5:00-6:45pm Dinner break (on your own) / Fellowship opportunity/ /Zoom parking lot
6:45-7:00pm Welcome back- 50-50 Drawing!!! Announcement for the 2025 East retreat
7:00-8:30pm Big Book the musical! Come watch, listen, and participate
8:30-9:30pm Barnacles and Bubbles (Reflection/Share)
9:30pm Zoom Room closes for the night
9:30-midnight Quiet in-person fellowship
SUNDAY, October 22, 2023
MORNING Breakfast (on your own) / Fellowship/checkout
7:00am Zoom Room opens for virtual connections.
7:15-8:00am Morning Yoga with Debbie V. (in-person & zoom)
8:15-8:45am Morning Meditation (in-person & zoom)
9:00am Welcome Back, reminder of the schedule, and announcement for the 2025 East Retreat
9:30-10:30am Diving Deeper with Nancy O. & Debbie V.
Description: Riding on steps 10, 11, &12 to ground and anchor in recovery
10:45-11:15am Speaker
11:15-12 noon Closing gratitude and takeaways