NAP- Neighborhood Alliance of Pawtucket

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>

 Yes, summer is flying by us, but the good news is September is the 25th Anniversary of National Recovery Month, and as usual, RI is ahead of the pack.   

 Friday August 7th @4pm Rally Volunteer Training

 August 20th: 10am is a Homecomer Group Community Listening Panel (2 ceu's) Facilitated by Tarah Dorsey

 August 21 @ 5pm Reknowned Event trainer Eileen Dalton will do a Rally Event Planning Workshop

August 22 @ 6pm Gubernatorial Candidate's Forum with MC Bill Rappleye at Anchor Recovery … have your voice heard !!!

August 29th  Recovery Month Kickoff and Unveiling of 2014 Recovery Quilt (thanks CTR) 10am outside of BHDDH .. if you would like to have an info table, contact Liz: lbuddington@ricares.org

September 13th is our State RALLY4RECOVERY !!  2pm … limited sponsorship and table opportunities still available (connie.cirelli@bhddh.ri.gov)  Lights of Hope Luminary walk at 7

September 26th @3pm Newport Rally4Recovery at historic Emmanuel Church (provider tables welcome) and we have a full schedule of Rallies Behind the Walls scheduled with the official closing of RI Recovery Month on Tuesday 9-30 @ 10am (provider tables welcome)

Every Tuesday 630pm and Friday 5pm Yoga in Recovery  @ Shri Studio, 21 Broad Street, Pawtucket

Congrats to Tom Coderre on your appointment to SAMHSA. All of the community is proud of you and we wish you well old friend!

Calendars always available at www.anchorrecovery.org

The 12th Annual Rally4Recovery will be held on Saturday September 13 from 2-7pm and from 7-8pm we will have a Luminary and Torch Procession from the Park to the Statehouse. Special Care New England Recovery Counter Board!

Petting Farm, Reptile Show, Home Depot Kids Zone, Bouncys, Kent County Y Pop Up Playground, Great Speakers, Free Food and Shri Bark, Special Faith Reflection Area, Info Tables, Music including DJ Tony, The Senders, Young Neal, Nah Bro:NYC Hip Hop Stars, Recovery All Stars with Dave Mongeau, Drums of Freedom,