Al-Anon in Ottawa

1956

Ruby M.

Ruby M. joins Al-Anon in Ottawa.

1962

Ottawa members

The first Al-Anon group meets in Ottawa on Paterson Street.

Selma T.

Selma T. joins Al-Anon in Ottawa.

1965

Ruby M.

Ruby M and her husband go to the AA Conference in Toronto and meet Lois and Bill W.

1971

Agnetis

Pinecrest 12th Step meeting starts up. The first meetings take place in the Arkell House next to the Britannia United Church.

1972

Heather P.

Pinecrest 12th Step AFG is registered.

1974

Ottawa members

First Al-Anon Day in Ottawa

1975

Ottawa member

Royal Ottawa AFG starts up.

1976

Ottawa member

Tranquility AFG is registered.

1979

Heather P.

Bells Corner AFG is registered.

1982

Heather P.

Just For Today AFG is registered.

1984

Heather P.

Circle of Hope AFG is registered.

Heather P.

Royal Ottawa AFG is registered.

Heather P.

11th Step AFG is registered.

1985

Heather P.

Together We Can Make It AFG is registered.

Heather P.

Country Road AFG is registered.

1993

Ottawa member

Stepping Stones AFG is registered.

1994

Heather P.

Together We Can Make It AFG moves to Holy Rosarch Church.

1995

Ottawa Citizen

"Staying Sober Through the Season", an article on the alcathon, appears in The Ottawa Citizen on December 22.

1996

Ottawa Citizen

An article entitled "Alateen helps youths cope with loved ones alcohol abuse" appears in The Ottawa Citizen on August 26.

1999

Ottawa Citizen

"Vermont Inn a working memorial to AA Founder", an article on the birthplace of Bill W., appears in The Ottawa Citizen on November 20.

2000

Heather P.

Paths To a Brighter Tomorrow starts up.