Laguna Hills – Sober Holiday Events

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Have Sober Fun Through Holiday Resources and Events

2021 marked an all-time high for drug overdose deaths. For those with drug or alcohol problems, the holiday season is dangerous, including people in recovery. Substance use (drugs, alcohol) usually accompany social events and even family occasions.

Holiday celebrations are too often associated with heavy drinking and drug use, especially for people with substance use problems. Memories of past holidays can contribute to heavy drinking and drug use, even for those who use moderately or only on occasion.

Pandemic related social, political and economic problems have become more stressful. Many people look for stress relief as well as renewed pleasure. Consequences from relapse and reckless behavior increase exponentially, even for those who practice a sober lifestyle.

Community events and resources which can divert away from alcohol and drug use are available for everyone.


Global List of AA Meetings.
https://www.aanoc.org/online-meeting-directory/
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In-Person (Outside, Masked, Socially Distanced) 12-step LA and Orange Counties
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1fSuA9ak6JXqW8Z1T76PCkk1H_Uo5WXTlbp3IjbdSUk0/htmlview

Sober Holiday Supports for Sobriety in Mission Viejo and Laguna Hills

Part of engaging in recovery is building clean and sober relationships and participating in sober activity. Strengthen your recovery by participating:

DEC 11
Laguna Niguel, CA Holiday Parade, Sat, 10 – 11 AM, Niguel Hills Middle School, 29070 Shark Bay, Laguna Niguel, CA

NOV 27
Santa is Coming to Town!, Sat, 2 – 5 PM, Laguna Niguel Promenade, 27891 La Paz Rd, Laguna Niguel, CA

DEC 4
Magical Holiday Tea Party, Sat, 2 – 5 PM, Unity of Orange County, 23181 Verdugo Dr #103b, Laguna Hills, CA

NOV 27
Sing-a-Long with Mrs. Claus at SOCO’s Holiday…, Sat, 11 AM – 12 PM, SOCO & The OC Mix, 3313 Hyland Ave A18, Costa Mesa, CA

NOV 23
Winter Fantasy, Nov 20 – Dec 19, Sawdust Art Festival, 935 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach, CA

NOV 27
THE CHRISTMAS TRAIN RUNS:, Nov 27 – Dec 24, 1 Irvine Park Rd, Orange, CA

NOV 27
Christmas Decoration Day, Sat, 8 – 11 AM, Pacific Hills Calvary Chapel, 24481 Moulton Pkwy, Laguna Woods, CA

NOV 25
Thanksgiving Holiday Hours, Thu, 6 AM – 5 PM, Renaissance ClubSport Aliso Viejo Laguna Beach Hotel, 50 Enterprise, Aliso Viejo, CA

DEC 4
The 8th Annual Holiday Artisan Faire!, Sat, Dec 4 – Sun, Dec 5, Chemers Gallery, 17300 17th St G, Tustin, CA

DEC 11
Santa Claus with a Cause 5K/10K Packet Pickup, Sat, 12 – 3 PM, Road Runner Sports, 24291 Avenida De La Carlota, Laguna Hills, CA

DEC 18
Christmas Together 2021, Sat, 9 AM – 4 PM, Columbus Tustin Park, 14712 Prospect Ave, Tustin, CA

NOV 24
Thanksgiving Holiday (Events) – Los Amigos High, Tomorrow, 9 PM, Los Amigos High School, 16566 Newhope St, Fountain Valley, CA

DEC 1
Casa Lumina Holiday Walk, Dec 1 – 22, Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, CA

DEC 11
IN PERSON TOY DRIVE, Sat, 11 AM – 4 PM, Pryntsev Classical Ballet Academy, 23541 Calle De La Louisa STE B, Laguna Hills, CA

NOV 26
Complimentary Holiday Photos at Fashion Island, Nov 26 – Dec 24, Fashion Island, 401 Newport Center Dr, Newport Beach, CA

DEC 4
Holiday Festival and Vendor Fair, Sat, 5 – 10 PM, 105 N La Esperanza, San Clemente, CA

DEC 21
Johnny Mathis, Tue, Dec 21 – Wed, Dec 22, Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 600 Town Center Dr, Costa Mesa, CA

DEC 3
Paint, Paste & Pour – Holiday Mini Session …, Dec 3 – 10, Crown Valley Community Pool, 29751 Crown Valley Pkwy, Laguna Niguel, CA

 

  • South Orange County AA CENTRAL OFFICE: Laguna Niguel 92677, 949-582-2697 (24 Hours) email: socsoaa@sbcglobal.net SatelliteManager@oc-aa.org, Office Hours: Weekdays: 10am – 5pm
  • Online 12-step Meetings: https://oc-aa.org/directory/VM3col.asp
  • SMART RECOVERY https://www.smartrecovery.org/ 440-951-5357
  • Celebrate Recovery https://www.celebraterecovery.com/ 877-727- 4747
  • Secular Organizations for Sobriety, sos@cfiwest.org
  • Crisis Services: 1-800-Suicide (1-800-784-2433) 800-273-Talk (8255) & 1-888-628-9454
  • Orange County Crisis Line: (800) 273-8255
  • AL ANON = Al-Anon, Al anon Los Angeles Office   760.7122
  • CA = Cocaine Anonymous Los Angeles Office 714.8341 CA (800) 347-8998
  • CEA HOW = Compulsive Eaters Anonymous Los Angeles Office   549.5331
  • CMA = Crystal Meth Anonymous Los Angeles Office 262.6691
  • CODA = Codependents Anonymous Los Angeles Office   969.4995
  • DA= Debtors Anonymous California Office 310.822.7250
  • MA = Marijuana Anonymous Los Angeles Office        310.943.9228
  • NA = Narcotics Anonymous Los Angeles Office   933.5395 NA (310) 372-9666
  • OA = Overeaters Anonymous Los Angeles Office   653.7652
  • SCA = Sexual Compulsives Anonymous Los Angeles Office 570.2659
  • SLAA = Sex & Love Addicts Anonymous Los Angeles Office 957.4881
  • UA = Underearners Anonymous Los Angeles Office   info@underearnersanonymous.org