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Sunshine of the Spirit – High Desert Convention – June 5-7

June 5 @ 8:00 am - June 7 @ 5:00 pm

The Sunshine of the Spirit – High Desert Convention is an upcoming Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) event hosted by Mid-Southern California Area 09.

Here are the key details for the event:

Date & Time

  • Starts: Friday, June 5, 2026

  • Ends: Sunday, June 7, 2026

Location

Event Purpose

This convention serves as a gathering for the A.A. community in the High Desert area, focused on recovery, fellowship, and the “Responsibility Statement”—ensuring that the hand of A.A. is always available to those reaching out for help.

Schedule:

Friday, June 5, 2026

  • 1:00 pm: Registration Opens

  • 2:00 pm: Hospitality Room Opens

  • 3:00 pm: “In the Can” Participation Meeting / Al-Anon Marathon Meetings Begin

  • 4:00 pm: AA Marathon Meetings Begin

  • 5:00 pm: General Service Meeting

  • 7:00 pm: Opening Speaker Meeting (Speaker: Ronald W, Los Angeles)

  • 8:45 pm: Al-Anon Marathon Meetings End

  • 9:00 pm: Friday Night Entertainment

  • 9:30 pm: Registration Closed

  • 12:00 am: Hospitality Room Closed / AA Marathon Meetings Closed

Saturday, June 6, 2026

  • 8:00 am: Registration Opens / Hospitality Room Opens

  • 9:00 am: Birthday Meeting / Al-Anon Marathon Meetings Begin

  • 10:00 am: Long Timers Meeting

  • 11:00 am: AA Marathon Meetings Begin / Seating Begins for Al-Anon Luncheon

  • 11:30 am: Al-Anon Luncheon (Speakers: TBA)

  • 12:00 – 2:00 pm: Pool Party/BBQ

  • 2:00 pm: H & I Meeting (Speaker: Jean M, Laguna Beach)

  • 5:30 pm: Seating Begins for Banquet

  • 6:00 pm: Banquet/Magician

  • 7:30 pm: Saturday Speaker Meeting (Speaker: Brent H, Los Angeles)

  • 8:45 pm: Closing Al-Anon Marathon Meeting

  • 9:30 pm: Saturday Entertainment

  • 10:30 pm: Registration Closed / Hospitality Room Closed

  • 12:00 am: AA Marathon Meetings Close

Sunday, June 7, 2026

  • 8:00 am: Registration Opens / Hospitality Room Opens

  • 9:00 am: Business Meeting

  • 9:30 am: Registration Closed / Hospitality Room Closed

  • 10:00 am: Sobriety Countdown / Spiritual Speaker Meeting (Speaker: Rosie T, Seal Beach)

  • 11:00 am: Hotel Check-Out Time

  • 12:00 pm: Awards, Raffles, and Closing

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Details

  • Start: June 5 @ 8:00 am
  • End: June 7 @ 5:00 pm

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