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January 2027

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Grapevine & La Viña · NETA 65

January 2027

Carry the message

Share your story!

  • Sober Seniors

    What are some challenges you have getting older in AA?

    For August 2027 — stories due Jan 1

  • Young & Sober

    Did you come into AA at an early age?

    For September 2027 — stories due Feb 1

Send it at aagrapevine.org or to gveditorial@aagrapevine.org

In the January Grapevine

Spiritual Awakenings

Put it to work

  • Give it to a newcomerA beautiful first introduction — stories about finding a Higher Power can open a door for the newcomer who isn’t sure they believe.

Every week online

  • Grapevine Weekly Open AA Meeting Wednesdays at 11:00 AM Central
  • La Viña Open Meeting (in Spanish) Thursdays at 11:00 AM Central

Dates this month

  • Wednesday, January 6: Grapevine Meeting7–8 PM Central · Online
  • Friday, January 8: 64th SETA ConventionJan 8–10 · League City
  • Saturday, January 9: GV/LV booth at CityWide Dallas5:30–7:30 PM Central
  • Wednesday, January 20: Committee meeting7–8 PM Central · Google Meet · guest speaker: Rick W. · all AA members welcome
  • Thursday, January 28: La Viña Monthly Virtual Workshop (in Spanish)2–3 PM Central · Online
  • Friday, January 29: XLII North Texas Zone A.A. Gathering (A.A. A Way of Life)Jan 29–31
  • New Grapevine and La Viña prices since January 1, 2027
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January 2027

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Everything for the month in one place: the issues, the dates, the stories wanted and the Book of the Month.

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*Grapevine & La Viña · NETA 65 — January 2027*
_Carry the message_

📖 *In the magazines*
• Grapevine, January 2027: “Spiritual Awakenings”
• La Viña, January–February 2027 (in Spanish): “Newcomers”

💡 *Put it to work*
• Give it to a newcomer: A beautiful first introduction — stories about finding a Higher Power can open a door for the newcomer who isn’t sure they believe.
• Bring it to your group and talk about the new issue: “How did you find your Higher Power?” — one of AA’s most personal and connecting conversations.
• Leave it in a doctor’s or dentist’s office: Quietly hopeful — suitable for patients facing diagnosis, loss or fear.

📅 *Dates in January*
• Wed, Jan 6 · 7–8 PM Central · every month — Grapevine Meeting — Online
• Jan 8–10 — 64th SETA Convention — League City
• Sat, Jan 9 · 5:30–7:30 PM Central · every month — GV/LV booth at CityWide Dallas
• Wed, Jan 20 · 7–8 PM Central — Committee meeting (Google Meet) — all AA members welcome
  Guest speaker: Rick W. — “Grapevine as a Twelfth Step tool: how it helps new Grapevine representatives and carries the message in Public Information, Cooperation with the Professional Community, Corrections and Treatment”
• Thu, Jan 28 · 2–3 PM Central · every month — La Viña Monthly Virtual Workshop (in Spanish) — Online
• Jan 29–31 — XLII North Texas Zone A.A. Gathering (A.A. A Way of Life)
  All events: https://grapevine.neta65.org/events/
  How to join the committee meeting: https://grapevine.neta65.org/meetings/#committee-meeting

🔁 *Every week*
• Grapevine Weekly Open AA Meeting — Wednesdays at 11:00 AM Central, on Zoom
• La Viña Open Meeting (in Spanish) — Thursdays at 11:00 AM Central, on Zoom
  Zoom ID and passcode: https://grapevine.neta65.org/meetings/#weekly-open

✍️ *Share your story*
• Jan 1 — “Sober Seniors” (Grapevine, August 2027 issue)
• Feb 1 — “Young & Sober” (Grapevine, September 2027 issue)
• Grapevine — no deadline: “Youth Enjoying Sobriety”, “Emotional Sobriety”, “Every Tradition”
• La Viña — no deadline, in Spanish: “Relaciones de pareja en sobriedad”, “Tiempos de fiesta en sobriedad (elige uno)”, “Una anécdota de tus primeros 90 días”
🎙️ Record it by phone: Grapevine (559) 726-1216 · La Viña (559) 670-1601
  How to send your story: https://grapevine.neta65.org/contribute/

📢 New Grapevine and La Viña prices since January 1, 2027: https://grapevine.neta65.org/shop/#price-changes

🖼️ The toolkit and poster for January: https://grapevine.neta65.org/monthly/2027-01/

*Grapevine & La Viña · NETA 65 / La Viña y Grapevine · NETA 65 — January 2027 / Enero de 2027*
_Carry the message / Lleva el mensaje_

📖 *In the magazines / En las revistas*
• Grapevine, January 2027: “Spiritual Awakenings”
  “Despertares espirituales”
• La Viña, January–February 2027 (in Spanish): “Newcomers”
  “Nuevos”

💡 *Put it to work / Ponla a trabajar*
• Give it to a newcomer: A beautiful first introduction — stories about finding a Higher Power can open a door for the newcomer who isn’t sure they believe.
  Dale un ejemplar a un recién llegado: Una hermosa primera presentación — las historias sobre encontrar un Poder Superior pueden abrirle una puerta al recién llegado que no está seguro de creer.
• Bring it to your group and talk about the new issue: “How did you find your Higher Power?” — one of AA’s most personal and connecting conversations.
  Llévala a tu grupo y conversen sobre la nueva edición: “¿Cómo encontraste tu Poder Superior?” — una de las conversaciones más personales de AA y de las que más nos unen.
• Leave it in a doctor’s or dentist’s office: Quietly hopeful — suitable for patients facing diagnosis, loss or fear.
  Déjala en el consultorio de un médico o dentista: Serenamente esperanzadora — adecuada para pacientes que enfrentan un diagnóstico, una pérdida o el miedo.

📅 *Dates in January / Fechas de enero*
• Wed, Jan 6 · 7–8 PM Central · every month / cada mes — Grapevine Meeting — Online / En línea
  Reunión de Grapevine (en inglés)
• Jan 8–10 — 64th SETA Convention — League City
  64.ª Convención de SETA
• Sat, Jan 9 · 5:30–7:30 PM Central · every month / cada mes — GV/LV booth at CityWide Dallas
  Mesa de GV/LV en CityWide Dallas
• Wed, Jan 20 · 7–8 PM Central — Committee meeting / Reunión del comité (Google Meet) — all AA members welcome / todo miembro de AA es bienvenido
  Guest speaker: Rick W. — “Grapevine as a Twelfth Step tool: how it helps new Grapevine representatives and carries the message in Public Information, Cooperation with the Professional Community, Corrections and Treatment”
  “Grapevine como herramienta del Paso Doce: cómo ayuda a los nuevos representantes de Grapevine y lleva el mensaje en Información Pública, Cooperación con la Comunidad Profesional, Correccionales y Tratamiento”
• Thu, Jan 28 · 2–3 PM Central · every month / cada mes — La Viña Monthly Virtual Workshop (in Spanish) — Online / En línea
  Taller Mensual y Virtual de La Viña
• Jan 29–31 — XLII North Texas Zone A.A. Gathering (A.A. A Way of Life)
  XLII Reunión de A.A. Zona Norte de Texas (A.A. Un camino a la vida)
  All events: https://grapevine.neta65.org/events/
  How to join the committee meeting: https://grapevine.neta65.org/meetings/#committee-meeting

🔁 *Every week / Cada semana*
• Grapevine Weekly Open AA Meeting — Wednesdays at 11:00 AM Central, on Zoom
• La Viña Open Meeting (in Spanish) — Thursdays at 11:00 AM Central, on Zoom
  Zoom ID and passcode: https://grapevine.neta65.org/meetings/#weekly-open

✍️ *Share your story / Comparte tu historia*
• Jan 1 — “Sober Seniors / Adultos mayores sobrios” (Grapevine, August 2027 issue)
• Feb 1 — “Young & Sober / Joven y sobrio” (Grapevine, September 2027 issue)
• Grapevine — no deadline: “Youth Enjoying Sobriety / Jóvenes que disfrutan de la sobriedad”, “Emotional Sobriety / Sobriedad emocional”, “Every Tradition / Cada una de las Tradiciones”
• La Viña — no deadline, in Spanish: “Relaciones de pareja en sobriedad”, “Tiempos de fiesta en sobriedad (elige uno)”, “Una anécdota de tus primeros 90 días”
🎙️ Record it by phone: Grapevine (559) 726-1216 · La Viña (559) 670-1601
  How to send your story: https://grapevine.neta65.org/contribute/

📢 New Grapevine and La Viña prices since January 1, 2027 / Nuevos precios de La Viña y Grapevine desde el 1 de enero de 2027: https://grapevine.neta65.org/shop/#price-changes

Some titles were translated automatically. / Algunos títulos se tradujeron automáticamente.

🖼️ The toolkit and poster for January: https://grapevine.neta65.org/monthly/2027-01/
Preview the e-mail text 
Grapevine & La Viña · NETA 65 — January 2027
Carry the message

IN THE MAGAZINES
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- Grapevine, January 2027: “Spiritual Awakenings”
- La Viña, January–February 2027 (in Spanish): “Newcomers”

PUT IT TO WORK
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- Give it to a newcomer: A beautiful first introduction — stories about finding a Higher Power can open a door for the newcomer who isn’t sure they believe.
- Bring it to your group and talk about the new issue: “How did you find your Higher Power?” — one of AA’s most personal and connecting conversations.
- Leave it in a doctor’s or dentist’s office: Quietly hopeful — suitable for patients facing diagnosis, loss or fear.

DATES IN JANUARY
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- Wed, Jan 6 · 7–8 PM Central · every month — Grapevine Meeting — Online
- Jan 8–10 — 64th SETA Convention — League City
- Sat, Jan 9 · 5:30–7:30 PM Central · every month — GV/LV booth at CityWide Dallas
- Wed, Jan 20 · 7–8 PM Central — Committee meeting (Google Meet) — all AA members welcome
  Guest speaker: Rick W. — “Grapevine as a Twelfth Step tool: how it helps new Grapevine representatives and carries the message in Public Information, Cooperation with the Professional Community, Corrections and Treatment”
- Thu, Jan 28 · 2–3 PM Central · every month — La Viña Monthly Virtual Workshop (in Spanish) — Online
- Jan 29–31 — XLII North Texas Zone A.A. Gathering (A.A. A Way of Life)
  All events: https://grapevine.neta65.org/events/
  How to join the committee meeting: https://grapevine.neta65.org/meetings/#committee-meeting

EVERY WEEK
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- Grapevine Weekly Open AA Meeting — Wednesdays at 11:00 AM Central, on Zoom
- La Viña Open Meeting (in Spanish) — Thursdays at 11:00 AM Central, on Zoom
  Zoom ID and passcode: https://grapevine.neta65.org/meetings/#weekly-open

SHARE YOUR STORY
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- Jan 1 — “Sober Seniors” (Grapevine, August 2027 issue)
- Feb 1 — “Young & Sober” (Grapevine, September 2027 issue)
- Grapevine — no deadline: “Youth Enjoying Sobriety”, “Emotional Sobriety”, “Every Tradition”
- La Viña — no deadline, in Spanish: “Relaciones de pareja en sobriedad”, “Tiempos de fiesta en sobriedad (elige uno)”, “Una anécdota de tus primeros 90 días”
- Record it by phone: Grapevine (559) 726-1216 · La Viña (559) 670-1601
  How to send your story: https://grapevine.neta65.org/contribute/

New Grapevine and La Viña prices since January 1, 2027: https://grapevine.neta65.org/shop/#price-changes

The toolkit and poster for January: https://grapevine.neta65.org/monthly/2027-01/

Grapevine & La Viña · NETA 65 / La Viña y Grapevine · NETA 65 — January 2027 / Enero de 2027
Carry the message / Lleva el mensaje

IN THE MAGAZINES / EN LAS REVISTAS
----------------------------------
- Grapevine, January 2027: “Spiritual Awakenings”
  “Despertares espirituales”
- La Viña, January–February 2027 (in Spanish): “Newcomers”
  “Nuevos”

PUT IT TO WORK / PONLA A TRABAJAR
---------------------------------
- Give it to a newcomer: A beautiful first introduction — stories about finding a Higher Power can open a door for the newcomer who isn’t sure they believe.
  Dale un ejemplar a un recién llegado: Una hermosa primera presentación — las historias sobre encontrar un Poder Superior pueden abrirle una puerta al recién llegado que no está seguro de creer.
- Bring it to your group and talk about the new issue: “How did you find your Higher Power?” — one of AA’s most personal and connecting conversations.
  Llévala a tu grupo y conversen sobre la nueva edición: “¿Cómo encontraste tu Poder Superior?” — una de las conversaciones más personales de AA y de las que más nos unen.
- Leave it in a doctor’s or dentist’s office: Quietly hopeful — suitable for patients facing diagnosis, loss or fear.
  Déjala en el consultorio de un médico o dentista: Serenamente esperanzadora — adecuada para pacientes que enfrentan un diagnóstico, una pérdida o el miedo.

DATES IN JANUARY / FECHAS DE ENERO
----------------------------------
- Wed, Jan 6 · 7–8 PM Central · every month / cada mes — Grapevine Meeting — Online / En línea
  Reunión de Grapevine (en inglés)
- Jan 8–10 — 64th SETA Convention — League City
  64.ª Convención de SETA
- Sat, Jan 9 · 5:30–7:30 PM Central · every month / cada mes — GV/LV booth at CityWide Dallas
  Mesa de GV/LV en CityWide Dallas
- Wed, Jan 20 · 7–8 PM Central — Committee meeting / Reunión del comité (Google Meet) — all AA members welcome / todo miembro de AA es bienvenido
  Guest speaker: Rick W. — “Grapevine as a Twelfth Step tool: how it helps new Grapevine representatives and carries the message in Public Information, Cooperation with the Professional Community, Corrections and Treatment”
  “Grapevine como herramienta del Paso Doce: cómo ayuda a los nuevos representantes de Grapevine y lleva el mensaje en Información Pública, Cooperación con la Comunidad Profesional, Correccionales y Tratamiento”
- Thu, Jan 28 · 2–3 PM Central · every month / cada mes — La Viña Monthly Virtual Workshop (in Spanish) — Online / En línea
  Taller Mensual y Virtual de La Viña
- Jan 29–31 — XLII North Texas Zone A.A. Gathering (A.A. A Way of Life)
  XLII Reunión de A.A. Zona Norte de Texas (A.A. Un camino a la vida)
  All events: https://grapevine.neta65.org/events/
  How to join the committee meeting: https://grapevine.neta65.org/meetings/#committee-meeting

EVERY WEEK / CADA SEMANA
------------------------
- Grapevine Weekly Open AA Meeting — Wednesdays at 11:00 AM Central, on Zoom
- La Viña Open Meeting (in Spanish) — Thursdays at 11:00 AM Central, on Zoom
  Zoom ID and passcode: https://grapevine.neta65.org/meetings/#weekly-open

SHARE YOUR STORY / COMPARTE TU HISTORIA
---------------------------------------
- Jan 1 — “Sober Seniors / Adultos mayores sobrios” (Grapevine, August 2027 issue)
- Feb 1 — “Young & Sober / Joven y sobrio” (Grapevine, September 2027 issue)
- Grapevine — no deadline: “Youth Enjoying Sobriety / Jóvenes que disfrutan de la sobriedad”, “Emotional Sobriety / Sobriedad emocional”, “Every Tradition / Cada una de las Tradiciones”
- La Viña — no deadline, in Spanish: “Relaciones de pareja en sobriedad”, “Tiempos de fiesta en sobriedad (elige uno)”, “Una anécdota de tus primeros 90 días”
- Record it by phone: Grapevine (559) 726-1216 · La Viña (559) 670-1601
  How to send your story: https://grapevine.neta65.org/contribute/

New Grapevine and La Viña prices since January 1, 2027 / Nuevos precios de La Viña y Grapevine desde el 1 de enero de 2027: https://grapevine.neta65.org/shop/#price-changes

Some titles were translated automatically. / Algunos títulos se tradujeron automáticamente.

The toolkit and poster for January: https://grapevine.neta65.org/monthly/2027-01/

In the magazines

In the January Grapevine

Spiritual Awakenings

In La Viña · January–February 2027

Newcomers

Put it to work

With the January Grapevine: “Spiritual Awakenings”

  • Give it to a newcomerA beautiful first introduction — stories about finding a Higher Power can open a door for the newcomer who isn’t sure they believe.
  • Bring it to your group and talk about the new issue“How did you find your Higher Power?” — one of AA’s most personal and connecting conversations.
  • Leave it in a doctor’s or dentist’s officeQuietly hopeful — suitable for patients facing diagnosis, loss or fear.
  • Use it in Cooperation with the Professional Community (CPC)Clergy and faith-based counselors often respond deeply to Step Two stories.
  • Use it in Hospitals & Institutions (H&I)Patients in crisis are often open to spiritual experience — these stories meet that moment.
The 10 ways

Dates this month

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Every week

  • Grapevine Weekly Open AA MeetingWednesdays at 11:00 AM Central
  • La Viña Open Meeting (in Spanish)Thursdays at 11:00 AM Central
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