When I sobered up and came to Preston in July of 1974, we had meetings every When another Preston member bought Howard's house, the tradition The whole club was invited and scores of happy, sober alcoholics celebrated This never went over too well because of the heat.Īnd who can forget the Christmas parties Howard P. We also had a picnic every summer for a while at Sandy Lake, if my memory Many good times were spent in April in East Texas, listening to the ![]() Preston supported that convention for many years, also hosting a Hospitality There was a conference over in Longview, Texas called the East Texas Roundup. Texas Roundup replaced the old Lone Star this year. We always had a Hospitality room at the conference. You may not know that the Lone Star Roundup was started by several members We were six years old at Preston when Bill died, Preston was organized thirty years after A.A. Roger came back in April of 1966 and has had continuous sobriety ever since. Then like some of us, went back out for about three months. Quite got their bearings! Dance your way to sobriety!Ī few of our earliest members were Jack Lego, Bob D, Don J, George H, LeoĪnd Glenn S. I think there was a few problems with newer AA prospects who hadn't You would climb the stairs and pass by the gyratingĭancers. Our space was adequate on the second floor, but we were right next to aįred Astair Dance Studio. TheĪl-Anon group also met in that location, adjacent to the AAs. The first official meeting of the Preston Group was held in the Venturaīuilding - 6131 Luther Lane, with fifty-seven members in attendance. Met and voted on a location: the Ventura Building in Preston Center.Īs with all good AA meetings, a voluntary collection provided the fundingįor the operational cost of the new group. To find a meeting place and the following week, October 25th, 1965, 30 AAs and Al-Anon group, known as the Preston Family Group, ![]() There would be no by-lawsĪnd rules would be established as the group went along. Would exist to carry out the wishes of the group. These members had the following firm ideas in mind, and again I quote: "Allĭecisions were to be made by the group as a whole, and the elected officers The group as they saw fit, rather than follow the will of the group.Īlso, an interference by this same body on the Al-Anon members, with many The reasons for their dissatisfaction were, and I quote: "A close governingīody clique who ramrodded elections to keep their own in power, and ran Group met and discussed plans for a new group of their own. In September of 1965, a group of 28 dissatisfied members of the old Suburban "3 alcoholics, a coffee pot, and a resentment." "What does it take to start a new AA group?" OFICINA INTERGRUPAL HISPANA DE ALCOHOLICOS ANONIMOSģ530 Forest Ln. Non-profit, 12-Step shelter for men - no cost Men, women, women with children - self-runĪlcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Services Non-profit substance abuse and mental healthĭallas non-profit specializing in substance abuse services ![]() We do not receive any commission or fee that is dependent upon which treatment provider a caller chooses.Sober, residential environment for formerly In some cases, could charge a small cost per call, to a licensed treatment center, a paid advertiser, this allows to offer free resources and information to those in need by calling the free hotline you agree to the terms of use. There is no obligation to enter treatment. The helpline is free, private, and confidential. Calls are routed based on availability and geographic location. Calls to any general helpline (non-facility specific 1-8XX numbers) could be forwarded to SAMHSA or a verified treatment provider. The information provided by is not a substitute for professional treatment advice.Ĭalls to numbers on a specific treatment center listing will be routed to that treatment center. does not endorse any treatment facility or guarantee the quality of care provided, or the results to be achieved, by any treatment facility. is not owned or operated by any treatment facility. is not a medical provider or treatment facility and does not provide medical advice. is a referrer service that provides information about addiction treatment practitioners and facilities.
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