8:00 – 8:50 AM
Registration Opens

Let the doors swing open, the coffee’s hot, and the buzz of fellowship is already in the air.

Come early, check in, and grab your favorite seat — this is where the magic starts. The stories, the laughter, the hugs, the “I haven’t seen you in forever!” moments — it all kicks off right here.

Settle in and soak up some morning fellowship before we dive into the day.

8:50 – 10:00 AM
First Responders in Recovery
Courage in Crisis – Strength in Sobriety

What happens when those who rescue others finally reach out for help themselves? This panel highlights the strength, humility, and healing journey of first responders in AA.

• James P. – Whitby Saturday Night
• Perry F. – Second Chance Group, Stittsville
• Tricia S. – St. Clements Group, Toronto

🦋10:15 – 11:15
Traditions in Action Panel
Mari G. – Third Tradition Group, Markham

A Woman’s Journey of Recovery and Principle
Mari brings the Traditions to life through personal experience — not just as guiding principles for group unity, but as a source of personal freedom, integrity, and spiritual strength. With honesty and depth, she shares how living by these principles helped her grow into the woman she was meant to be — one step, one tradition, and one day at a time.

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
The Heart of Sponsorship
Pat G. – Duluth, Minnesota

Pat shares his journey through sponsorship — how being guided through the steps changed his life, and how passing it on has kept him sober, grounded, and connected to the Fellowship. With decades of experience, Pat brings heartfelt insights, honesty, and humour to this vital part of our recovery. Whether you’re new to sponsorship or have been sponsoring for years, his message is one you won’t want to miss.

12:30 – 1:30 PM
Saturday Potluck Lunch
Come Get Fed

The tables will be full, the aromas will be floating — so make sure you show up with an appetite.

Got a legendary lasagna, a killer casserole, or Nana’s famous butter tarts up your sleeve?
Bring it! We won’t say no.

Otherwise, just come hungry and ready to connect.
Grab a plate, pull up a chair, and dig in.

Let’s eat

❤️1:45 – 2:15 PM
Sobriety Countdown

Jim C. Liverpool Group
For 53 years, this conference has been a sacred space where lives are transformed, hope is renewed, and the spirit of recovery is passed from one heart to another. The Sobriety Countdown is one of the most moving moments of our time together — a celebration of the healing power of a Higher Power and the fellowship that sustains us.

As we count down the years, months, and days of sobriety, we honor the miracles of recovery — from those with many decades of grace-filled living to the courageous newcomer taking their first step toward freedom. Each voice, each milestone, is a living testament to the spiritual journey we walk, one day at a time.

Join us as we celebrate 53 years of carrying the message and the sacred thread of sobriety that connects us across generations

💎2:30 – 3:20 PM
Roots of Recovery
The Real Geographical Cure

This panel features two members who got sober right here in the Durham region — this is where they found hope, built a foundation, and learned to live one day at a time. That foundation gave them the courage to move forward in life, and even though they’ve planted roots elsewhere, they’ve stayed connected to the program and continued to grow. Today, they come back home to share how the love, lessons, and support they found in these rooms still carry them — wherever they go.

• Julie S. – Fenelon Falls Group
• Allen W Paudash Serenity Group

🌸3:30 – 4:20 PM
Al-Anon Panel
Both Sides of the Table

This panel features Dawn from Al-Anon and her husband Joel from AA, each sharing their side of the journey. It’s an honest look at how both programs have helped them heal, grow, and support one another through recovery.

4:30– 5:20 PM
Honouring the Circle
Indigenous Voices in Recovery

Carrying a clear AA message, Chenoa C. from Winnipeg shares how the program helped change her life. As an Indigenous woman in recovery, her story reflects the strength found in spiritual awakening, fellowship, and living one day at a time.

5:00 – 6:00PM — Fellowship & Coffee

6:00– 7:30 PM — Banquet (Tickets Required)

☀️7:30 – 8:30 PM
Banquet Speaker
Marty J. – Come to Believe Group, Richmond, B.C.

Marty’s here to share his story — plain and simple. With honesty, humour, and the kind of insight that only comes from walking this road a long time, he talks about what it’s really been like to stay sober and grow spiritually over the years. His message is real, relatable, and full of heart — the kind that reminds us why we keep coming back.

9:00 PM – Midnight
Saturday Night Dance Party

Whether you’ve got two left feet or some serious moves, come shake off the day with music, laughter, and a whole lot of fellowship. It’s sobriety’s version of a night out — and trust us, the vibe is better than any nightclub. See you on the dance floor!