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By Group Conscience: The Portland Retreat Committee has voted to move the October 2021 retreat to the weekend of May 19th, 2022.
This was a difficult decision to make. So many of us are feeling the effects of extended social isolation. The annual workshop is a weekend that many of us look forward to and cherish as safe space for fellowship and deep exploration of the workshop topics. However, the unpredictability of fall weather and the continuing pandemic make it increasingly unlikely to be able to hold a large gathering indoors, especially considering that attendees will be bunking, eating, and sharing bathrooms together. The committee has discussed having a one-day outdoor gathering in the early fall. We are looking for ACA members to help brainstorm this gathering, from where it could be held, to what kind of activities we would offer, to what date would be best to host it. The date for an upcoming meeting is TBA.ACA Oregon Retreat 2021 First Planning Meeting: Sunday, January 31st, 2PM, ZOOM
At last, the moment we’ve all been waiting for– it’s time to start planning an in-person retreat!
This year, the retreat is scheduled to be at Mt. Hood Kiwanis Camp, on October 14th-17th, a full month earlier than previous years.
Considering the constantly changing nature of the pandemic, it is possible that we might need to postpone the retreat again. However, we also want to plan for the possibility that it WILL be safe to gather and room together, and to have a retreat similar to previous years.
This includes building our roster of workshop and activity leaders, fundraising considerations, and taking on different tasks to make sure the retreat happens.
If you would like to join in, please email acaportlandretreat@gmail.com for the Zoom link.
Interplay ACA
Wednesday Night ACA Reseda (Online) MeetingTime: 7:00p to 8:30p (pacific)Zoom ID: 97799162502PW: 503798Call-In #: 253-215-8782PW: 503798Contact Josh: hitz.josh@gmail.com
Interplay ACA:
This is an interactive workshop that explores how moving our bodies helps us connect to our true selves, our inner child, and unbury feelings inside us.
Participants will stretch together, practice light, playful movements, and be prompted to share in a low stakes and spontaneous way about the thoughts and feelings arising for them. More details about Interplay can be found at www.interplay.org
Kathleen (Event host): acaportlandretreat@gmail.com
Sunday August 23rd, 7 – 8 pm, EMAIL FOR ZOOM LINK
FREE!
An ACA Parking Lot Meeting! 
At the Alano Club of Portland
@ 503-329-2517
Socially Distant Group Bike Ride
Loosely sponsored by the Portland Retreat Committee
The first “outdoor and socially-distant” ACA social events
Tomorrow, Saturday 18-July-2020 @ 15:00 (3:00 pm)
starting at parking lot of Rivereast Center 1515 SE Water Ave, Portland, OR 97214
There will be 2 phases: a short loop ride; followed by an optional longer loop.
- Ride A: goes South along the East Bank Esplanade to the Tilikum Crossing Bridge; West over the Willamette River to the bike route along SW Moody Avenue; North along waterfront park; East via the Morrison Bridge & South again to the start (near the east bank swimming dock). Total distance = 3 miles in about 30 minutes.
- Ride B: for those wanting more: starts after ride A; but goes south past the Tilikum onto the Springwater Corridor all the way to the new Sellwood bridge; West over the river; then North to the Tilikum; East across the bridge and back to start. Total distance = 8.2 miles in roughly 1 hour.
Requirements: Each rider should be at least moderately fit, and have their own bike, water & mask.
Helmets strongly encouraged!!
Reach out with questions: charley.kellermann@gmail.com
TRUE SELVES MONDAY ACA ONLINE MEETING
True Selves Monday ACA Meeting is temporarily CANCELLED until our good amazing friends at the Alano Club tell us it is ok to return
Same day: Monday
Same time: 7:00 – 8:15 pm
Join Zoom Meeting:
Zoom ramp-up begins at 6:30 PM
Click here: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/217989512
One tap mobile alternative (voice only)
(720) 707-2699
Find your local number: https://us04web.zoom.us/u/fb0C5HmqsI
Meeting ID: 217 989 512
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