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Upcoming Events

 
 
Friends of Recovery- Vermont
Quarterly Community Meeting
Spaghetti Dinner
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
6:00-8:00 p.m.
at the Church of the Rock, 1091 Fairfax Rd., St. Albans
 

Network with friends, family, neighbors and co-workers from the recovery community and beyond.
Learn about the issues important to you, such as:
* The Turning Point of Franklin County!!!  (Meet the planning committee; help make the recovery community center a reality!)
* Wit's End Support Group for parents
* Substance free housing
* Access to treatment and recovery
* Social and recreational activities
* Medication assisted recovery
 
All Community Members, Service Providers, Friends and Family Welcome!
Free Spaghetti Dinner, Please RSVP 1 (800) 769-2798 by November 29
 
Volunteers needed! 
Jack Barry Award 
SAVE THE DATE!
 
Recovery Day at the State House
Friday March 19th
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. in Room 11
 
followed by the
 
FOR-VT Annual Meeting
Friday March 19th
1:00 - 3:00 p.m. in the Montpelier Room at the Capitol Plaza Hotel and Conference Center, State St. Montpelier
 
 
Check Out These Events Sponsored by Other Organizations

Mapping the Addiction Maze

- Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 8:00 a.m. - 2:15 p.m., Fireside Inn & Suites, West Lebanon, NH   There is no cost to attend this meeting; lunch and snacks are also provided for free. To register please contact 
Marcia.Masland@Hitchcock.org
   by Wednesday November 11th.
Thanksgiving Day Pot Luck Dinner November 26th at the Kingdom Recovery Center, 297 Summer St., St. Johnsbury VT.  Call 1 (802) 751-8520 for more information.  Visit the Kingdom Recovery Center website.
 
Governor to Light Red Ribbon Tree in Memorial Ceremony - Wednesday, December 2nd at 4:00 p.m. in the House Chamber at the State  House. This is a time to remember Vermonters who have been injured or killed as a result of alcohol or other drug-related crash. Those interested in contributing ribbons can contact Carol Rose at 229-2949 or crose@vtsafety.org 
 
Video Discussion Groups at the Turning Point of Windham County (FRIDAYS)
14 Elm St., Brattleboro VT.  Call 1 (802) 257-5600 for more information.
November 13th - Personal Trauma - Physical or emotional injuries that happen in the past can cause pain in the present.  This video helps those affected by a traumatic history develop strategies for healing that complement recovery.
November 20th - Women and Alcoholism - This program profiles women from differing backgrounds and age groups who are in recovery.
November 27th - Addictions and Mental Illness - This program profiles a woman with manic depressiveness and alcoholism, and a man with schizophrenia who is also alcoholic.  Professionals discuss the concept of self medicating.
December 4th - Finding Balance - Living with Bipolar Disorder - In this film, you will meet three individuals, at different stages of life.  Each of these three people has a different and inspiring story to share depicting their struggle to find a balance and cope with bipolar disorder.

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Your annual membership contribution helps us build a strong, independent and visible recovery community organization in Vermont. 
 
2010 Membership Rates 
$25 individual, $50 family, $100 organization