MBAR - Al-Anon Marathon Meetings 2024

2024 Al-Anon Marathon Meetings

Throughout Labor Day weekend, we will have A.A and Al-Anon meetings in Spanish and English.
Marathon Meetings are open to all, no registration is required.

Al-Anon Marathon Meeting Schedule

Here's our current lineup. If you're interested in volunteering, or speaking at a meeting, please reach out to our Al-Anon Marathon Chair, Olya O.

Location: Steinbeck 1c

Al-Anon Marathon Meeting Schedule

Saturday, August 31st

9:00am

Group/Name: Good Morning Higher Power

Topic: Meditation

10:00am

Group/Name: Friday Noon

Topic: Step 8

11:00am

Group/Name: Monday Night Serenity

Topic: Trust The Process

12:00PM

Group/Name: Tuesday Women's Noon

Topic: Service

1:00pm

Group/Name: Luz Y Esperanza

Topic: Cuando Estoy Ocupado Me Siento Mejor

2:00pm Denis D.(A.A.) and Shelly S.(Al-Anon) — Speaker Meeting
Shelly S.

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4:00pm

Group/Name: Saturday Slogan

Topic: But For The Grace Of God

Sunday, September 1st

9:00am

Group/Name: Good Morning Higher Power

Topic: Meditation

10:00am

Group/Name: Denis D.

Topic: Al-Anon Gifts — Unlocking Our Enormous Potential

11:00am Chris and Eileen W. — Al-Anon Speaker Meeting

Chris W.

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Eileen W.

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Su C. singing the opening Prayer

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1:30pm Amelia M. — Alateen Speaker Meeting

MBAR abides by the B-17 NCWSA Requirement for Alateen Member Safety - For more information contact Concetta C. at concettacuva@gmail.com or Marge S. at msch1993@gmail.com

Amelia

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4:00pm

Group/Name: One Day At A Time(Thursday)

Topic: Detachment

Disclaimer: This schedule is subject to change.

Why Al-Anon Has Marathon Meetings During Conventions?

Al-Anon hosts marathon meetings during conventions to provide continuous support and a sense of community for attendees who may need it at any time during the event. These meetings are especially valuable in a convention setting because they:

Offer Ongoing Support: Conventions can be intense, and marathon meetings ensure that help is available around the clock for anyone who might be struggling or need to share their experiences.
Foster Connection: Conventions bring together a large number of people from different places. Marathon meetings allow participants to connect with others continuously, building a stronger sense of community and mutual support.
Address Varied Needs: Attendees may have different schedules or might feel the need to attend a meeting outside of regular hours. Marathon meetings accommodate these varied needs by being available at all times.
Provide a Safe Space: For many, conventions can be overwhelming or triggering. Marathon meetings offer a safe, non-judgmental environment where participants can seek solace, share their struggles, and gain strength from others.

These meetings align with Al-Anon's mission to provide consistent support for those affected by someone else's drinking, ensuring that help is always accessible during the convention.

ADA Accessibility

Our team is committed to ensure the success of MBAR for everyone. Please discuss any areas not covered below with our Committee Members or volunteers. These general policies, rules and regulations are subject to change.

The Monterey Conference Center ADA compliance policy(Opens a new window) - The Monterey Conference Center (MCC) is ADA compliant. In accordance with the ADA, we are responsible for accommodations associated with permanent premise access, such as, but not limited to, wheelchair ramps, elevator standards, door width standards and restroom accessibility.

It is MBAR's responsibility to accommodate non-permanent accessibility requirements and incorporate visually-assisted devices, interpreters, and temporary seating accessibility if needed.

Assisted hearing devices are available through our preferred in-house Audio-Visual provider.

ADA Accessibility - MBAR 2024 will provide two ASL Interpreters on these days:

Friday - 1.5 hours
Saturday - 9:45am to 3:30pm and 7:45pm to 8:45pm
Sunday - 10:45am to 6:15pm

Please Note: ADA accessibility's are subject to change with the new schedules, reservation times, and locations.

MBAR 2026 on Labor Day weekend!

Virtual Kick-Off Zoom Meeting

August 28th at 8:00pm PDT
This meeting is open to everyone, and we encourage you to join!

In-Person Meetings

August 29th and August 30th at the Monterey Conference Center
Please note that registration is required for the in-person event.

We look forward to seeing you then!