The International Service Organization (ISO) of COSA provides this information as a courtesy to facilitate the exchange of information about local COSA activities. These events are not endorsed by the ISO of COSA. Lack of endorsement does not mean the ISO of COSA opposes the event but rather clarifies that it is not an ISO event.

2025 UK RETREAT INTO SERENITY

16th – 18th of May 2025

An in-person weekend of COSA recovery workshops
St Columba’s House, Woking, GU22 8AB 
Please join us!
The retreat will include: A beautiful, intimate space to spend a recovery weekend together, COSA workshops, COSA speaker, COSA meeting, Yoga, Meditation &
time to share in fellowship and fun with others.
All COSA members are welcome to attend.
We have some last minute availability on the last couple of rooms. Reservations close for 2025 on 25th April, so don’t miss your chance to be part of this incredible experience.
The total cost for the weekend is £225.00, which includes a two-night stay, six meals, and all workshops & meetings.
Click on the link below for more information and to complete the retreat registration form:
https://cosa-uk.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/RETREAT-INTO-SERENITY-REGISTRATION-2025.pdf
or send your questions to cosaretreat2025@outlook.com
*** DEADLINE to return form with full payment is 25th April 2025***
 

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Bay Area Quarterly Open SAA/COSA Virtual Speaker Meeting

The next Quarterly SAA/COSA Speaker meeting will be held Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 5:30 pm Pacific. This is a Zoom call open to members of both fellowships.

The Bay Area Quarterly Speakers Meeting brings together SAA & COSA speakers for an evening of fellowship on the first Sunday in February, May, August, and November. This is an open meeting.

Speakers:
SAA – Brandon P (San Francisco), 10 years
COSA – Judith M (Santa Cruz), 15 years

 

Meeting ID: 837 2934 5573
or Call in: 669-900-9128  Passcode: 121212

Email MPN121@gmail.com for zoom passcode and to be added / removed from the announcements list.

Prior recordings of speakers are available at podcast website:  www.bayareasaa.org/podcast/
 

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Hand-in-Hand Saturday Series

On May 10, 2025, presenters Heather F. and Carolyn S. will present on the topics of Control, Other Esteem, Being Enough/Self-doubt. 

The Hand-in-Hand Saturday Series meets bi-monthly on the second Saturday. Please join us at 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time / 2:00 p.m. Mountain / 3:00 p.m. Central / 4:00 p.m. Eastern / 9:00 p.m. BST. This workshop will be held in the COSA Zoom Room Too [Meeting ID 782 586 7839]. Please write to cosazoomroom@yahoo.com to request the password if needed.

This live interactive presentation will be recorded and later posted on the https://cosazoomroom.org/watch/ website. (Please be assured that only presentation slides — no faces — will be shown on the website recording.)

Do you have a topic about which you are both knowledgeable and passionate?  Would you and perhaps two or three of your COSA friends be willing to create a presentation about that topic? If yes, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/t2MP889iT8BtskgL7 and our committee will contact you for further information and possible dates. Thank you, in advance, for your service.  

Upcoming Hand-in-Hand Dates and Topics

August 10, 2025 – Traditions Viewed Creatively – presenters Sandy S. and Martha Jean

September 13, 2025 – COSA Sobriety Plan – Heather S. and Theresa D.

November 8, 2025 – ____________

January 10, 2026 – _____________ 

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CZR Perpetual Step Study 

A new COSA Zoom Room Perpetual Step Study begins the first week of each month. This study will meet for one hour weekly on Tuesdays at 7:00 PM Eastern Time and welcomes new participants every month. Participants will remain in the same breakout room as those who started in the same month for the entire 48-week study. Those who begin the following month will be in their own breakout room. 

A small group of COSAs assembled resources for this study using both COSA and outside resources. All lessons and resources are posted on the COSA Zoom Room website here: https://cosazoomroom.org/step-study/.
For more information, please fill out the following form:  https://forms.gle/W4MQZmgAnJFYntRi9

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35th Annual Houston Step Retreat

Save the date: June 27-29, 2025

COSAs are invited to gather in the beautiful, peaceful Texas Hill Country to share the experience, strength, and hope of the Twelve Steps in a safe, nurturing, and welcoming space. Located at the charming, country-style Round Top Retreat Center house surrounded by flower gardens, wildlife, ancient oaks, and a private lake, we work the Steps and enjoy meals, fun, and camaraderie.
Please visit this link for more information and to access the full registration flyer or click on the image below:
If your COSA group is planning an event and you would like to post information about it here, then please send an email to litcom@cosa-recovery.org

If your COSA group wants to publicize an event in COSA’s newsletter, Balance, then please send your information to balance@cosa-recovery.org

If you are attending or planning a COSA event, and in need of financial assistance, you may request scholarship and/or grants from COSA Outreach. Please visit webpage Outreach Scholarship and Grants, download the applicable form; complete the form, and send completed form to outreachcommittee@cosa-recovery.org