2026 RI State Convention Sold Out! Thank You From The Convention Committee!
Don’t Delay! Special Rate Rooms Are Sold Out! Registrations Are Going Fast! 2026 RI State Convention!
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2026 Area 61 Convention is returning to Newport, RI!!!
The Convention will be held on February 6-8, 2026 at the Marriott Newport, RI. The theme of the Convention is ’50 Years Anchored In Recovery’.
Events include:
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- speaker and marathon meetings(AA & Al Anon)
- afternoon and evening entertainment
- hospitality rooms
- yoga and meditation workshops
- sobriety countdown
- great fellowship
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Don’t miss out and Register early!
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- space is limited and ALL registrations will stop once we get to 700 participants
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Reminder! Scholarships Are Available For The 2026 RI State Convention
The Convention Committee, through the generosity of the Area 61 membership, is making available a limited number of Convention Scholarships to the 2026 RI State Convention via a lottery system. A Convention Scholarship is a Registration fee paid to the Registrar in the name of a scholarship recipient or granted to an applicant out of the scholarship funds that give that recipient total access to all meetings for the entire weekend. These scholarships are intended for those individuals who would not otherwise be able to attend the Convention.
Individuals who wish to apply for a scholarship may do so by filling out the form below. Those who have questions or who wish to apply themselves should email their name, email address and home group(if you have one) to conventionscholarships@
Time Is Running Out! Only 20% Of Special Rate Rooms For The 2026 RI State Convention Remain!
MARRIOTT HOTEL
25 America’s Cup Avenue, Newport, RI 02840
Rooms: *$136 + 13 % tax per night
*$1.50 tourism assessment (single, double, triple, quad)
Valet Parking at the Marriott: Valet Parking $38 per night.
More parking at the nearby Municipal Parking Lot. Spaces may be limited. Park your car in the lot and get on a trolley to travel throughout town worry-free. 8AM-12AM. Additional parking options are being explored.
This is a special convention room rate- reservations must be made by January 16, 2026
For Room Reservations Call 1-800-228-9290 (reference Area 61 RI Convention 2026)
Convention Play Rehearsal! All Are Invited! We Need Your Talent!
Who:      2026 Convention Chairperson, Lauren F.
What:Â Â Â Â Â Â Join the fun in putting on the play at the 2026Â RI State Convention
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- come to the rehearsal
- join the cast OR the crew
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When:Â Â Â Â Â Tuesday, October 28th, 6:30 PM
Where:Â Â Â Â Area Office
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- 3649 Post Rd.
- Warwick, RI 02886
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For more info contact pacemaker185@gmail.com
This Sunday! First Meeting Convention Play Committee! A Great Service Opportunity!
Who:      2026 Convention Chairperson, Lauren F.
What:Â Â Â Â Â Â Join the fun in putting on the play at the 2026Â RI State Convention
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- come to the first meeting
- join the cast OR the crew
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When:Â Â Â Â Â Sunday, October 19th, 6:00 PM
Where:Â Â Â Â Area Office
3649 Post Rd.
Warwick, RI 02886
For more info contact pacemaker185@gmail.com
Scholarships Available For The 2026 RI State Convention! Apply Now!
The Convention Committee, through the generosity of the Area 61 membership, is making available a limited number of Convention Scholarships to the 2026 RI State Convention via a lottery system. A Convention Scholarship is a Registration fee paid to the Registrar in the name of a scholarship recipient or granted to an applicant out of the scholarship funds that give that recipient total access to all meetings for the entire weekend. These scholarships are intended for those individuals who would not otherwise be able to attend the Convention.
Individuals who wish to apply for a scholarship may do so by filling out the form below. Those who have questions or who wish to apply themselves should email their name, email address and home group(if you have one) to conventionscholarships@
You Don’t Want To Miss It! Register For The 2026 RI State Convention Now!
Fall is almost here and so is the Rhode Island State Convention! Remember that space is limited and ALL registrations will stop once we get to 700 participants!
Get Your Special Rate Hotel Room And Register For The 2026 RI State Convention
MARRIOTT HOTEL
25 America’s Cup Avenue, Newport, RI 02840
Rooms: *$136 + 13 % tax per night
*$1 tourism assessment (single, double, triple, quad)
Valet Parking at the Marriott: Valet Parking $38 per night.
More parking at the nearby Municipal Parking Lot: Spaces may be limited.
Handicap spaces are available.
This is a special convention room rate- reservations must be made by January 16, 2026
For Room Reservations Call 1-800-228-9290 (reference Area 61 RI Convention 2026)
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