The Phoenix Spirit

The following is a list of recovery-related activities and events happening in and around the Twin Cities metro. Please contact us if you’d like your event listed.

Upcoming

[CANCELED] 37th Annual Gratitude Night: Sunday, March 28 from 7:30 to 11:00 pm at the Minneapolis Convention Center, 1301 Second Avenue South, Ballroom A, across from Dunn Bros. Look for greeters and blue/yellow balloons. Tickets: $12 in advance. $15 at the door. Available at Mpls Intergroup. 7:30 pm: Program and speakers. 10:00 pm: Dance and photo booth. AA Speaker: Grant P. Al-anon Speaker: Nancy H.

Let’s Talk About That: Laura McKowen and Nora McInerny: Friday, April 17 starting at 7:30 pm (doors open at 6:30 pm) at The Parkway Theater, 4814 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis. $10: Advance general admission. $15: At the door general admission. Ticket purchases are final and non-refundable. Join authors Laura McKowen and Nora McInerny for a night of candid conversation about their books, motherhood, grief, sobriety, and pretty much anything else. Register on Eventbrite.

75th Superior Roundup: Serenity, Courage and Wisdom: April 17 to 19 at Superior Fairgrounds Curling Club, Superior, Wisconsin. Tickets at $20 (under one year sobriety: free). For more information visit, superiorroundup.com.

From Statistics to Solutions: Addressing Underlying Issues of Youth Substance Use: Thursday, April 23 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm at Minneapolis Marriott West. This year the conference will focus on the influence of vaping and other emerging drug trends. CEU registration includes: Up to 7 CEU credits and lunch : $25. Lunch only: $15. Register online at mntc.org/event/from-statistics-to-solutions-2020.

[POSTPONED] 2020 Vision: A Fresh Look at Problem Gambling – Prevention to Aftercare: Thursday, April 30 to Friday, May 1 at Earle Brown Heritage Center, 6155 Earle Brown Drive, Minneapolis, 55430. Minnesota Conference on Problem Gambling. First to follow a traditional conference agenda with sessions focused on two significant areas: treatment/research and responsible gambling. Second day will use the World Cafe model – a structured conversational process for knowledge sharing in which groups of people discuss topics at several tables. Conference discounts available to NPGA members. CEUs may be available. Register at NorthstarProblemGambling.org/Conference. Deadline is April 20.

Ongoing

The Dan Anderson Renewal Center, Hazelden, Center City, MN. 12-Step-inspired weekend retreats focus on common issues faced in recovery: forgiveness, spirituality, healthy relationships, grief, and loss. Call 1-800-262-4882 for more info.

Open Mic Night: Wednesdays at 9:30 pm to 12:30 am at Alano Society of Minneapolis, 2218 1st Avenue South, Minneapolis 55404 (auditorium, use auditorium door off west end of parking lot). Jam session in the last hour. Call for more information: 612-871-2218.

Recoveroake (Recovery Karaoke): Fridays at 9:30 pm to 12:30 am at Alano Society of Minneapolis, 2218 1st Avenue South, Minneapolis 55404 (auditorium, use auditorium door off west end of parking lot). For more information, call 612-871-2218.

Dissonance Presents: Story Well: Mondays from 6:00 – 7:00 pm at The Warming House, 4001 Bryant Ave S, Minneapolis. Held the first Monday of every month — is a time to share and discuss the various ways we can help and care for each other and others. Whether you have substance use or mental health concerns, feel depleted by everyday life, have a friend or loved one who is sick or suffering, or just want to connect with others around the idea of being well, this is a place for you. Everyone welcome.

All Recovery Meetings: Minnesota Recovery Connection is hosting All Recovery meetings throughout the Twin Cities. These meetings honor all pathways to recovery, acknowledging that each person’s path is unique. Come, socialize, share – friends and family members welcome. Call 612-584-4158 for more info or go to https://minnesotarecovery.org.

Hazelden’s Second Sunday Retreats: The second Sunday of each month everyone in recovery is invited to Hazelden in Center City, MN for an inspirational day of workshops, fellowship, sharing and fun. Open to anyone 18 or older involved in a 12-Step program. $20/person includes a buffet lunch and information packet.
9 a.m. – Register at the Cork Center
9 a.m. – Introductions and orientation
10-11 a.m. – Lecture
10:30 -12:45 – Small group discussions
12:45 – 1:30 p.m. – Sunday buffet
1:45 p.m. – Small group discussions or
Meditation group
2:30 p.m. – Relaxation group
800-257-7810; Plymouth alum welcome

The Recovery Church: 253 State St. St. Paul, 55107, offers worship services on Sunday at 9:30am with fellowship, coffee and snacks following service. The mission is to provide a spiritual community for people in search of growth, healing, and recovery. For a list of recovery meetings, visit www.therecoverychurch.org, or like therecoverychurchstpaul on Facebook.

Last Updated on March 21, 2020