The World Service Office (WSO) invites you to a special open house on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 12:00 – 3:00 pm ET. Come enjoy a guided tour and connect with the heart of Al‑Anon service. 

Later that evening, we’ll commemorate Al‑Anon’s 75^th Anniversary with a special in‑person banquet from 6:00–10:00 pm ET, at the Newport News Marriott at City Center, in Newport News, Virginia, USA. 

Stay tuned—Tickets for this once‑in‑a‑lifetime event go on sale Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 2:00 pm ET. 

We hope you’ll join us in celebrating 75 years of hope and healing! 

Al‑Anon’s 75^th anniversary is coming up in 2026, and now you can follow the fascinating story of our fellowship’s beginnings and development through the years and revisit one of our first pamphlets with the Al‑Anon Family Groups History Bundle (K‑75) with free shipping. 

The Al‑Anon Family Groups History Bundle (K‑75) includes:

This discounted set is just $25 US and includes free shipping.   

Available as a set for a limited time—through January 2, 2026 

Al‑Anon Faces Alcoholism, Al‑Anon’s public outreach magazine, is getting an update, and your personal perspective is needed on how Al‑Anon Family Groups can help people troubled by someone else’s drinking. Please send your sharing by November 21, 2025.

“Two years ago, my group decided to extend the meeting time from 60 to 90 minutes. I never liked longer meetings, but I wasn’t at the business meeting that voted for the new time. Because many meetings nearby met for one hour, newcomers or visitors would often interrupt to ask when the meeting would end. Some members arrived late, some left early, and some got up to stretch in the middle of the meeting. In my opinion, it was all very disruptive…”

In February, May, August, and November, the Quarterly Appeal gives each member an opportunity to participate individually in Twelfth‑Step work beyond the group level. 

Affected by the family disease of alcoholism, we may have learned that it wasn’t safe to share our feelings and thoughts, especially with those closest to us. Al‑Anon gives us the tools and principles to ask our loved ones for their opinion, encourage everyone to be heard, and find a common, loving authority in our environment. How do you exercise the concept of a group conscience in your personal life? 

As always, you can also write about Al‑Anon’s three Legacies. This month features Step Eleven, Tradition Eleven, and Concept Eleven. 

Sharings on the Member Blog may be used in future Al‑Anon publications.  

New topics are being added each month! 

The Day I Gave Up Fixing

I Felt Empowered

Slow and Steady

When I Don’t Agree with the Group Conscience 

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