Two speakers will be discussing Sponsorship on Friday, 1/30/2026, from 10-11 am. Questions? Call Rolland (chair) at 248.556.6162
Our theme is “Blossoming Through the Principles of Recovery.” We hope you can join us!
Region 5 12 Step Committee Presents
Relapse Is Not Contagious, But Recovery Is
A Special Interactive Workshop
Date: Friday 12/12/2025
Time: 7:00 – 9:00 PM EST
Zoom Meeting ID: 860 512 7192
Passcode: 883975
No Registration Required Questions? Contact Allen B – 201-280-6609 or email allenodat@aol.com
When: Saturday October 11, 2025
Where: Trinity Health-Livonia Hospital, 36475 Five Mile Rd, Livonia, MI MI 48154
Time: 10:00am-4:00pm EDT (check-in begins 9:30 am EDT)
Cost: $10 plus small website fee
For registration and other retreat information —> Click Here
Questions? Call the OA Helpline at 248.559.7722 OR
Email: OADetroitRetreatRegistrar@gmail.com
Spring In-Person Retreat/Workshop: Roots of Our Recovery
Sponsored by Greater Ann Arbor Area Intergroup
When: Sunday, June 8th from 12:30 to 5:30
Where: At the Michigan Friends Center in Chelsea MI
Simple lunch, water and tea provided (or bring your own).
No cost to attend, though 7th Tradition is welcome ($10 suggested).
Raffle: includes items to nurture the roots of your recovery.
PLEASE HELP US PLAN FOR THE DAY BY REGISTERING ASAP!
******* Click here for more info and to register! ******
Registration for our 2025 Spring Retreat is now OPEN!
OA’s Greater Detroit Intergroup invites you to attend
“Together We Can Do What We Could Never Do Alone,”
Date: May 2-4, 2025
Location: Colombiere Center, Clarkston, MI
We will study OA’s Twelve Steps using the AA Big Book, provide various workshop sessions, and have OA meetings both evenings and Saturday afternoon.
Access a tentative schedule and register online (credit and debit cards only, no personal checks) here: https://oagreaterdetroit.regfox.com/2025-oa-spring-retreat
All registered attendees will receive an email packet (with the schedule, menus, map, etc.) during the week of the retreat.
For questions about programming, contact Ira H.: Call/Text: 818.903.6559 or Email: theiray@gmail.com
For questions about registration, please email questions with your contact information to the retreat registrar, Coleen T., at oadetroitretreatregistrar@gmail.com
OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS
OPEN TALK MEETING (in person)
SUNDAY, March 16, 2025 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
We will have 2 Guest Speaker(s) sharing their story. Open to Family and Friends and anyone wanting to learn more about OA.
Where: HENRY FORD (formerly Crittenton) HOSPITAL, 1st Floor Auditorium, 1101 West University Dr., Rochester Hills, MI 48307
An OA greeter will be at main hospital entrance to welcome you. NO need to RSVP
Contact persons: Nicki at 248-464-5896, Marjorie at 248-202-2120.
Your Hosts: Southwest Michigan Intergroup
Greater Detroit Intergroup
The Greater Ann Arbor Area Intergroup
When: February 22, 2025 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM ET
Where: Zoom Meeting ID# 846 7759 7350 Password 508 288
Let’s all join together in a Zoom meeting to celebrate Unity Day, get to know each other better, and make new connections! We will have a speaker who will talk about our disease of isolation in regards to unity, then time for everyone to introduce themselves and share! All OA members, those interested in joining OA, and their family and friends, of any intergroup, state, or country are welcome!
Questions? Call, text, or email Norma B. 616-780-1768 odatnormab@gmail.com
“Always to extend the hand and heart of OA to all who share my compulsion; for this I am responsible.”
Two speakers will share for five minutes each about gratitude followed by the opportunity for sharing from others in attendance.
***This is an Open Meeting*** Anyone who has the desire to stop eating compulsively as well as anyone who is interested in learning about the disease of compulsive overeating is welcome.
Overeaters Anonymous Greater Detroit Intergroup Invites you to
Colombiere Retreat and Conference Center
Clarkston, MI
For Registration Details see Retreat Flyer
When: September 6 – 8, 2024
Where: Holiday Inn Cleveland – S Independence, Ohio
Follow the 12 Step Road To the first in-person Region 5 Convention since 2019
EARLY REGISTRATION EXTENDED TO JULY 5!!!
Website for Details, Registration and Flyer —> Click Here
Registration is closed effective 3/10/24
If you would like to be added to waiting list, please contact:
Leslie Thacker 248-755-9353
Susanne Gunsorek 248-756-1570
Information about Clothing Boutique - click here
When: April 12-14, 2024 Friday evening through Sunday morning
Location: Colombiere Retreat Center 9075 Big Lake Road Clarkston, MI 48346
Single or Double Rooms
Meals Included
Hear OA Speakers
Enhance your Recovery
Make New Friends
Retreat Flyer (including registration info): 2024 Spring Into Recovery Retreat
For more information, Call Sue S. (248) 408-2340
When: Saturday February 24, 2024 - 2:00-3:30 pm
Where: Birmingham Unitarian Church,
38651 Woodward Avenue, Bloomfield Hills,48304
Contact: GDI PIPO Committee (313) 585-3637
Newcomers Encouraged and Welcome to Attend!!
“Unity with Diversity” Policy THE FELLOWSHIP of Overeaters Anonymous encourages and promotes acceptance and inclusivity. All are welcome to join OA and are not excluded because of race, creed, nationality, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other attribute. We welcome all who share our compulsion
The Wednesday Morning in person meeting is hosting a Thanksgiving Day Meeting. Anyone with a desire to stop eating compulsively is welcome at this meeting.
Thursday November 23, 2023 9:00 am
Location: Birmingham Unitarian Church
38651 Woodward Ave
Bloomfield Hills 48304
Come and join us for recovery support on this holiday.
When: October 27-29, 2023
Where: Colombiere Center, 9075 Big Lake Road, Clarkston MI 48346
(248) 625-5611
Schedule:
4:00-6:00 pm Friday, Check-in/Welcome Room
6:00 pm Friday, Dinner Buffet
7:00 pm Friday, Program Begins
12:00 pm Sunday, Program Ends
Bring Your Big Book!!
See Flyer For Registration Form and Instructions: Fall Retreat Flyer
Cost Per Person:
$179 Double occupancy with community bath
$207 Single occupancy with community bath
Cost includes 5 meals, coffee, tea and water
Scholarships Available! Contact Suzanne G (248) 756-1570
Registration Deadline: September 27, 2023 (No Refunds after Deadline)
** Masks Optional Unless required by the Venue **
Saturday, September 9th, 2023
One Day Virtual Convention – 8 AM to 4 PM CT/9 AM to 5 PM ET
Zoom Links will be sent the day prior to the Convention.
The Convention will feature:
- Guest Speakers focusing on the OA Promises within each of the 12 Steps.
- Pitches from attendees. Newcomers session. Recovery from relapse session.
Click HERE to register online.
Online registration open through September 8, 2023.
Click HERE to download mail-in registration
Due on or before August 26th, 2023. All mail-in registrations and checks should be sent to: Region 5 Overeaters Anonymous P.O. Box 221224 Shaker Heights, Ohio 44122 Attn: Convention Registration
Donations for the event are welcome. The Convention is the main annual fundraiser for Region 5. Everyone is invited, regardless of ability to pay. Please join us!
Saturday, September 9, 2023, 1- 4PM est
Struggling with food? Overeating? Binge Eating? There is a solution!! You no longer have to do It alone! No Dues ~ No Fees ~ No Weigh-ins ~ no diets ***Overeaters anonymous members will be onsite to answer your questions**** Books and free Literature will be available
Where?
Detroit Public library - Main Branch
In “Explorers Room” located on the A-level 5201
Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48202
You can also join us via zoom:
Zoom ID: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88051276988? pwd=bmhpQXo0TytkREN1Vmo3RmNMSUF3dz09
Meeting ID: 880 5127 6988
Passcode: 101112
SAVE THE DATE!!!! Virtual Event
Hear our founder Rozanne share her experience, strength and hope
Time for sharing with fellows
Tuesday, August 15, 2023 - 7:00 - 8:15 pm ET
Free Conference Call OA West Bloomfield Line
Free Conference Call Meeting ID: oawestbloomfieldmi
Access code: 213422#
Saturday July 29, 2023, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Birmingham Unitarian Church
38651 Woodward Avenue, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
Come and learn interesting OA history. Fun trivia game to share your knowledge.
Hear long time members share their experience, strength and hope.Time for sharing and fellowship
Inside and Outside Event (weather permitting)
ALL ARE WELCOME
https://oaregion5.regfox.com/2023-region-5-summer-online-conference
Arrangements for Pamela Henderson
Pam's Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, June 1, 2023 at
6 P.M. with a gathering at 5:30 P.M.
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
1000 Eliot
Detroit, Mi 48207
There will be a light repast after the Mass in the Activities Center.
Please come prepared to share love and memories of our beloved Sister.
PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD!
OA Greater Detroit Intergroup Virtual Meeting
!!! ALL ARE WELCOME !!!
** DOES YOUR MEETING SEND A REPRESENTATIVE?
** IS YOUR MEETING REPRESENTED?
** DON’T MISS OUT! BE INFORMED/STAY INFORMED OF OA AND INTERGROUP HAPPENINGS
Phone number: 425-436-6398 | Access code: 566803#
Online meeting ID: satoacelticcross
Join the online meeting: https://join.freeconferencecall.com/satoacelticcross
May 16 - August 22, Tuesdays 6:00-8:00 pm EDT
This is a 15 week commitment with homework.
The following OA-approved literature will be used for weekly readings and assignments:
The Twelve Step Workshop and Study Guide workbook
The Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of Overeaters Anonymous, Second Edition
Alcoholics Anonymous (Big Book), Fourth Edition
Voices of Recovery
For Today
The Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous
Overeaters Anonymous, Third Edition
Books can be purchased at Overeaters Anonymous, Inc. (oa.org)
For more information, or to register, contact Sharon at 810-305-8716 or sharonhiller@comcast.net or Ashley at 586-854-3477 or labuttea@gmail.com.
7th Tradition Contributions can be made to OA Greater Detroit Intergroup at www.oagreaterdetroit.org by clicking the yellow donate button or make check payable to: Overeater’s Anonymous and mail to: Overeaters Anonymous c/o Lynn H. 14163 Landings Way Fenton, MI 48430
OA Greater Detroit Intergroup Virtual Meeting
!!! ALL ARE WELCOME !!!
** DOES YOUR MEETING SEND A REPRESENTATIVE?
** IS YOUR MEETING REPRESENTED?
** DON’T MISS OUT! BE INFORMED/STAY INFORMED OF OA AND INTERGROUP HAPPENINGS
Phone number: 425-436-6398 | Access code: 566803#
Online meeting ID: satoacelticcross
Join the online meeting: https://join.freeconferencecall.com/satoacelticcross
OA Greater Detroit Intergroup Virtual Meeting
!!! ALL ARE WELCOME !!!
** DOES YOUR MEETING SEND A REPRESENTATIVE?
** IS YOUR MEETING REPRESENTED?
** DON’T MISS OUT! BE INFORMED/STAY INFORMED OF OA AND INTERGROUP HAPPENINGS
Phone number: 425-436-6398 | Access code: 566803#
Online meeting ID: satoacelticcross
Join the online meeting: https://join.freeconferencecall.com/satoacelticcross
OA Greater Detroit Intergroup Virtual Meeting
!!! ALL ARE WELCOME !!!
** DOES YOUR MEETING SEND A REPRESENTATIVE?
** IS YOUR MEETING REPRESENTED?
** DON’T MISS OUT! BE INFORMED/STAY INFORMED OF OA AND INTERGROUP HAPPENINGS
Phone number: 425-436-6398 | Access code: 566803#
Online meeting ID: satoacelticcross
Join the online meeting: https://join.freeconferencecall.com/satoacelticcross
OA Greater Detroit Intergroup Virtual Meeting
!!! ALL ARE WELCOME !!!
** DOES YOUR MEETING SEND A REPRESENTATIVE?
** IS YOUR MEETING REPRESENTED?
** DON’T MISS OUT! BE INFORMED/STAY INFORMED OF OA AND INTERGROUP HAPPENINGS
Phone number: 425-436-6398 | Access code: 566803#
Online meeting ID: satoacelticcross
Join the online meeting: https://join.freeconferencecall.com/satoacelticcross
OA Greater Detroit Intergroup Virtual Meeting
!!! ALL ARE WELCOME !!!
** DOES YOUR MEETING SEND A REPRESENTATIVE?
** IS YOUR MEETING REPRESENTED?
** DON’T MISS OUT! BE INFORMED/STAY INFORMED OF OA AND INTERGROUP HAPPENINGS
Phone number: 425-436-6398 | Access code: 566803#
Online meeting ID: satoacelticcross
Join the online meeting: https://join.freeconferencecall.com/satoacelticcross
We will have 2 Guest Speaker(s) sharing their story. Open to Family and Friends and anyone wanting to learn more about OA. Join us in the journey to recovery!
Ascension Providence Rochester Hospital
1st Floor Auditorium
1101 West University Dr.
Rochester Hills, MI 48307
An OA greeter will be at main hospital entrance to welcome you. No need to RSVP
Contact persons: Nicki at 248-464-5896, Marjorie at 248-202-2120.
OA Greater Detroit Intergroup Virtual Meeting
!!! ALL ARE WELCOME !!!
** DOES YOUR MEETING SEND A REPRESENTATIVE?
** IS YOUR MEETING REPRESENTED?
** DON’T MISS OUT! BE INFORMED/STAY INFORMED OF OA AND INTERGROUP HAPPENINGS
Phone number: 425-436-6398 | Access code: 566803#
Online meeting ID: satoacelticcross
Join the online meeting: https://join.freeconferencecall.com/satoacelticcross
OA Greater Detroit Intergroup Virtual Meeting
!!! ALL ARE WELCOME !!!
** DOES YOUR MEETING SEND A REPRESENTATIVE?
** IS YOUR MEETING REPRESENTED?
** DON’T MISS OUT! BE INFORMED/STAY INFORMED OF OA AND INTERGROUP HAPPENINGS
Phone number: 425-436-6398 | Access code: 566803#
Online meeting ID: satoacelticcross
Join the online meeting: https://join.freeconferencecall.com/satoacelticcross
Register: For mail in registration ONLY, Please mail a check with your name, address, phone number and email address to
Region 5 OA Convention 2022
P.O. Box 796
Lombard, IL 60148
For online registration go to: OARegion5.regfox.com/region-5-2022-convention
Suggested Donation: $10, $15, $20, other (No one is Turned Away!)
SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES!!
** Speaker/Panels
** Welcoming/Hospitality
** Available Sponsor
** Zoom Hosting
We are fully self-supporting through our own contributions, neither soliciting nor accepting outside donations.
Although many meetings are virtual, expenses continue, so donations are appreciated.
There are 2 ways to donate online:
Either one-time or recurring contributions can be made via PayPal using the Donate button above.
Or, via Zelle at: gdigtreasury@gmail.com
Or, make check payable to:
Overeater’s Anonymous and mail to:
Overeaters Anonymous
P.O. Box 874
Fenton, MI 48430
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