Happy 4th!
Here are the new Anchor Calendars. Also available at www.anchorrecovery.org<http://www.anchorrecovery.org>
Couple of things going on…. first congrats to Holly Cekala the new Director of RICARES. We miss her already, although she is just across the hall!
Big thanks to Dr Robin Montvilo and RI College for all your help this year
Also to Rep. Patricia Serpa for her continued support and good vibes!
Recovery Karaoke @ Anchor Pawtucket every Saturday @ 6pm !!
Anchor and RICARES will be hosting the 4th Annual Cookout but it is also the 1st "Taste of Recovery" Cookoff Challenge. Trophy to be awarded to best dish as voted by our celebrity judges.
Live and DJ Music, Bwana Iguana Reptile Show (4-6pm), Line Dance, Shri Yoga and Zumba Demos,face painting, community provider info booths… AND Burgers n Dogs!! Much More.
Suggested $2 donation if people can, it helps …
Exciting New Groups: Anchor in Pawtucket has many new and exciting activities including new on Tuesdays @11am "Homecomers " for folks that have had experiences with "re-entry"
The 10am AA Grapevine Group on Tuesday and Thursday has been steadily growing, as well as the Monday-Wed-Friday "All Recovery" Meeting. Check out what everyone is talking about…………. and on Wednesday July 16th @10am "Inspirational Guidance" with Robin Riley
In Warwick: GRASP (Grief Recovery) meets monthly (Saturday 7-26 from 4-6pm)
Warwick Every Thursday at 1130am: Womens Way Through The Steps Group
RECOVERY COACHES and TELEPHONE RECOVERY SUPPORT ALWAYS AVAILABLE
Ongoing: Tuesday@ 630pm and Friday@ 5pm "Yoga In Recovery" @ Shri Studio!!
Get Fit at Anchor Recovery and the Kent County Y… ask us how we can help!
Overdose Prevention Focus Groups to be held at Anchor Pawtucket. Watch for more details soon.
RALLY4RECOVERY celebrates the 25th Anniversary of SAMHSA's National Recovery Month:
Friday August 29th @ 10am: Kickoff and New Quilt Unveiling (thanks CTR) in the field outside of BHDDH
Saturday September 13th: 2pm RI RALLY4RECOVERY @ Roger Williams National Memorial Park on Canal and Park Row in Providence. Back by popular demand "The Senders" will headline the music portion of the day. Special "Lights of Hope" March to the Statehouse at 7pm (sponsor opps: contact Connie @ 401-462-2339)
Next Meeting of planning July 15th @ 315pm… location tba
"Rallies Behind the Walls" at DOC have been scheduled as well. TBA soon
Newport Rally 4 Recovery is being rescheduled TBA
Saturday Sept 20th National Rally Louisville, Ky
Saturday Sept 27th: NAMI WALK
Sunday Sept 28th Recovery March on Washington DC to end Opiod Overdose Deaths (info at Anchor and RICARES)
Listen to Recovery Radio every Monday at 3pm on 790am
Want to be a guest on "Recovery Talks" cable show? Contact George gotoole@provctr.org<mailto:gotoole@provctr.org>
Looking for a recovery house? Always check on www.recoveryhousingri.com<http://www.recoveryhousing.com>
Check out www.ribsfest.org<http://www.ribsfest.org> for great storytelling events
Exercise your right to vote!!
Let your elected officials know who you are and how you feel about issues!
The Recovery Community is an important voting block … let the candidates know!
Anchor Recovery is committed to the enhancement of of an individuals recovery journey. We honor and respect ALL paths to recovery
Anchor Learning Academy: The Recovery High School
James Gillen, LCDP, CRC
Associate Director of Recovery Services
The Providence Center
Anchor Recovery Community Centers
401-261-1446
jgillen@provctr.org<mailto:jgillen@provctr.org>
www.anchorrecovery.org<http://www.anchorrecovery.org>