Below you will find a running list of ongoing events, updates from meetings, regions, districts, and MA World Services. For further information about MA World Services’ Conferences and Conventions, please reach out to the Conferences & Conventions Trustee at [email protected].
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MA World Services Events:
ANLP Creative Writing Workshop: 1st Saturday each month
Writing is a powerful tool for recovery that can help us process experiences, better understand our feelings, and experience growth in all areas of our lives. it is through our shared experiences as recovering addicts that we support ourselves and the newcomer. Meet with us monthly to discuss our recovery and creativity, engage in writing exercises and share our work. We will share tips about the writing process, provide prompts, and time for sharing! All that is needed is a desire to write. For more information, see anewleafpublications.org/workshop.
Hosted by A New Leaf Publications
1st Saturday each month.
Next meeting: Saturday, June 7, 2025
10:00 – 11:30 AM PT / 1:00 – 2:30 PM ET / 6:00 – 7:30 PM UTC
Zoom Meeting Link: MA12.org/ANLP/Workshop
Sponsorship Q&A Panel: June 22, 2025
Join us Sunday, June 22nd for a Sponsorship Q&A Panel as we hear from a panel of experienced sponsors sharing their strength and hope! Bring an open heart and any questions you have about sponsorship. Our goal is to help prepare you to sponsor newcomers. Feel free to submit questions now to [email protected]
Hosted by MA World Services Newcomer Support Committee.
Sunday, June 22nd
1-2:30pm Pacific / 4-5:30pm / 8-9:30pm UTC (click to view in your timezone)
Zoom Meeting Link: MA12.org/Intro
MA World Service Conference: Session II – June 28 – 29, 2025
The MA World Service Conference is the annual business meeting of Marijuana Anonymous. Members from around the world gather to discuss matters which affect Marijuana Anonymous as a whole and come to group conscience decisions as we consider how best to move forward as a fellowship.
For more details, to view the schedule, and register visit: mawsconference.org
Hosted by MA World Services
Session II – June 28-29, 2025
MAWS Fellowship Convention: August 28 to 31, 2025
The Marijuana Anonymous World Services Convention is the annual recovery and social gathering for all of Marijuana Anonymous. The MAWS Convention is also the largest fun-draising event of the year for MA World Services. The Convention includes workshops, speakers, MA meetings, entertainment, and a chance to fellowship with friends and fellows from across the globe. It’s a giant sober party and a great opportunity for community, recovery, and lasting personal connections.
Hosted by MA District 7
Friday August 28 through Sunday August 31, 2025
Renaissance Los Angeles Airport Hotel
9620 Airport Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90045
How do I join the party? MAWSCONVENTION.ORG
District, Region, and Group Events:
Step into Sponsorship: July 13, July 20, and September 14, 2025
This is a fast pass virtual workshop through select Steps from Life with Hope over the course of 3-4 sessions. You will need your own writing tools, an open mind, and the willingness to develop a spiritual practice.
This is intended for MA members who want to become sponsors eventually by taking themselves through their own spiritual journey, starting or renewing their practice of step work.
For more information see MA District 8 events and the Step into Sponsorship registration page.
Hosted by MA District 8
July 13, July 20, and September 14, 2025
1:20 – 3:00 PM PT / 4:20 – 6:00 PM ET / 8:20 – 10:00 PM UTC
MA District 19 Montreal Region Retreat: June 5 to 8, 2025
Join us June 5th to June 8th (Thursday to Sunday) for the annual Marijuana Anonymous Montreal retreat.
Want to deepen your recovery with a series of themed workshops? Connect with your MA fellows? Bask in the serenity of the Great Outdoors? If so, this retreat in the Laurentian Mountains of Quebec may be right for you.
What’s required:
√ A minimum of 30 days of sobriety
√ Amenable to sharing a room with a fellow (you can request a particular roommate or we can pair you with someone)
√ Willing to help prepare one meal. Your participation allows us to keep the cost of the retreat to a minimum.
The total cost of the MA Montreal retreat is $225 (in Canadian dollars). This amount includes your accommodation, food, and access to all the workshops.
For more information: https://mamontrealrecoveryretreat.wordpress.com
Hosted by MA District 19 Montreal Region
Thursday, June 5, 2025 to Sunday, June 8, 2025
Val-des-Lacs, Quebec, Canada (1.5 hours from Montreal by car)
See district and regional websites for other group events
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