AA International English–Speaking Convention
12--16 October 2022
Tossa de Mar, Costa Brava, Spain
ThemeI am responsible... When anyone, anywhere, reaches out for help, I want the hand of AA always to be there. And for that, I am responsible
BookingSimon will be happy to add your name to a waiting list which he is monitoring, or you may wish to make reservations at another local hotel. Local tourist information can help with that.
cbc [dot] convention [at] gmail [another dot] com
Program will be regularly updated when speakers are confirmed.
| Wednesday 12 October | ||
|---|---|---|
| 13.00 | Registration Opens | |
| 21.00 | Welcome Meeting | Gretchen S. (London/USA) |
| 24.00 | Midnight Meeting | |
| Thursday 13 October | ||
| 07.00 | Early Bird / Meditation meeting | (On the beach or pool-side, weather permitting) |
| 11.00 | Speaker / Discussion Meeting | |
| 15.00 | Chanting workshop | (with Adrian) |
| 16.00 | Sponsorship Workshop | Sarah (Southampton, UK) |
| 21.00 | Speaker Meeting | John M. (Folsom, USA) |
| 24.00 | Midnight Meeting | |
| Friday 14 October | ||
| 07.00 | Early Bird / Meditation Meeting. Jo C. (Bristol, UK) | (On the beach or pool-side, weather permitting) |
| 11.00 | Speaker / Discussion Meeting | |
| 14.00 | ||
| 15.00 | Service Workshop | Gretchen S. |
| 16.00 | ||
| 21.00 | Speaker Meeting | Janet K. (New York, USA) |
| 24.00 | Midnight meeting | Daniella (Bristol, UK) |
| Saturday 15 October | ||
| 07.00 | Step 11 Meditation | (with Adrian - on the beach - hopefully!) |
| 11.00 | Speaker / Discussion Meeting | |
| 14.00 | ||
| 15.00 | ||
| 16.00 | Quiz | |
| 20.45 | Raffle and Sobriety Countdown | |
| 21.00 | Speaker Meeting | Rick T. (USA / Spain) |
| 24.00 | Midnight meeting | |
| Sunday 16 October | ||
| 07.00 | Early Bird / Meditation Meeting | (On the beach or pool-side, weather permitting) |
| 11.00 | Spiritual Farewell Meeting | |
All meeting venues, additions/changes will be posted on our bulletin board at the registration desk.
Attendees wishing to hold smaller more intimate meetings please see a committee member and we will be happy to liaise with the hotel and make every effort to provide a meeting room
There will be a SOBRIETY COUNTDOWN on Saturday evening
Bring your voices (and musical instruments) for our wonderful music and sing-alongs, or as we call them -- THE HOOLEYS -- on Friday and Saturday nights, following the Speaker meeting
The nearest airports are Girona (GRO) and Barcelona El Prat (BCN)
Details for both airports can be found at aena.es
Shared coach transfers from either airport include those offered by
The main public bus service is by SARFA BUSES http://compras.moventis.es/en-GB
Both airports have car hire companies represented.
Directions to Tossa DE Mar from airports are available on the Hotel website or on the Airport website.
From the north: Take exit 9 off the AP-7 motorway towards Vidreres, Lloret de Mar and Tossa de Mar, or along the N-II, exiting at Vidreres, Lloret de Mar. There is also the option of driving towards Lloret and then Tossa or along the road to Sant Feliu and Platja d’Aro and taking the turn-off straight to Tossa through the countryside.
From the south: Take exit 9 off the AP-7 motorway towards Vidreres, Lloret de Mar and Tossa de Mar, and arriving in Tossa follow the above instructions. Another option is to take the C-32 motorway and taking the last exit of Blanes Costa Brava, and along the N-II to Blanes. In this case you should continue towards Lloret de Mar and Tossa de Mar.
From Barcelona: The RENFE commuter service to Massanet-Massanes or Blanes. Departs from Barcelona-Estació de Sants, Plaça de Catalunya, Arc de Triomf and El Clot-Aragó. You need to get off at Blanes station and continue by bus or taxi.