Central area gathering for AA offers workshops, public meeting

A109 Light Utility Helicopter flight with mayor Gisborne City from the air in November 2023.

Between 70-100 people are expected for a central area Alcoholics Anonymous assembly in Gisborne this weekend.

The central area covers the North Island north of Wellington and south of the Waikato.

The assembly will be at the Holy Trinity Church and the church hall in Derby Street tomorrow, starting at 8.30am for registrations.

Anyone with a desire to stop drinking alcohol is welcome to register and attend.

The day includes several meetings for individuals and families affected by alcoholism. The cost for the day is $15 which covers lunch and morning and afternoon tea.

The first workshop starts at 9am, in the upstairs room of the church hall.

At 7pm on Saturday, a public meeting will be held in the church and will include health professionals as guest speakers.

In Gisborne AA meetings are held every day. Details of where and when can be found on the Alcoholics Anonymous website aa.org.nz

More details about this weekend’s assembly are also on the website.

AA is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they might solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism, according to the website.