A Night of Remembrance at Foster Beach
A Night of Remembrance, an open meeting with a focus on recovery and honoring ones we have lost over the past months and years. See you at 7:30 PM on Sunday, September 13th.
Serenity Pageant 2026!
Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 5th at the Greenhouse Theater Center (2257 N Lincoln Ave) for a night where high-stakes performance meets the heart of recovery.
🍂 2026 CMA Fall Retreat — Registration Is OPEN!
Get ready for a weekend of recovery, fellowship, unity, connection, and fun at the 2026 CMA Fall Retreat!
Support the 2026 Fall Retreat
Join us for TWO events this weekend, August 22 and 23! Click to see more.
Celebrate Connection at CMA Great Lakes Region Unity Day
Join CMA members from across the Great Lakes Region for a day of fellowship, inspiration, connection, and celebration along Chicago’s lakefront.
Stay Social, Stay Connected!
Stay connected. Stay informed. Stay social with the new CMA Chicago Activities & Social Events WhatsApp Group!
Float the River!
Cool off with us on Sunday, August 16, at 12:00 p.m. for an afternoon of tubing with Plainfield River Tubing!
CMA BBQ July 12 at Winnemac Park!
Join Chicago CMA for BBQ! in the Park on Sunday, July 12, (Time TBD) at Winnemac Park! Fellowship, food, volleyball, fun! More Details to follow!
‘80’s Prom, TOTALLY!
Grab a date, assemble the chosen family, or come solo and find your crowd on the dance floor. Expect a night of high-energy music, nostalgic hits, and unapologetic celebration.
Um, Actually: A Trivia & Board Game Afternoon: A Spring Retreat Fundraiser!
Welcome to Um, Actually: A Trivia & Board Game Afternoon: A Spring Retreat Fundraiser!
Saturday, April 25, from 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM, at 1440 N Dayton in Lincoln Park.
Test your knowledge, connect with community, and compete for three fabulous prizes — including one free registration to the spring retreat!
💵 $20 to play for a chance to win, but all fellows will have access to snacks, drinks, & card & board games!
Chicago Roundup Presents: Cosmic Bowling April 26th 3:00 to 5:00 PM
Chicago Roundup, a non-profit supporting LGBTQ people in recovery, is hosting its annual Cosmic Bowl bowling fundraiser on Sunday, April 26th at 3 pm at Waveland Bowl,
Chicago Roundup Presents: Hot or Not: Chili-Cook Off & Bingo!
Come hungry and bring your competitive spirit — Chicago Roundup presents Hot or Not! Chili Cook-Off & Bingo, hosted by drag queens Edna D Mascara and a special guest.
Join us on Sunday, March 15th from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Holy Covenant United Methodist Church (925 W Diversey Pkwy, Chicago, 60614) for prizes, chili, fellowship, and community-powered fun.
“Breaking the Ice” - a new CMA Meeting Launches in Bronzeville
Breaking the Ice - Beginners CMA Meeting,” will launch Friday, March 6, 2026, from 7 to 8 pm at Chicago Black Gay Men’s Caucus, 2930 S. Michigan Ave. The location is easily accessible on CTA via No. 4 Michigan Ave. bus, or a fifteen minute walk from the Bronzeville/IIT Green Line station at Michigan and 35th.
The weekly format will vary to include readings from the Crystal Meth Anonymous 12-Step Guide on two of the weeks; one week devoted to open sharing; and one week with a guest lead speaker from the Chicago recovery fellowship
First Intergroup Meeting of 2026 on January 13!
January Intergroup meeting on Tuesday, January 13, at 8:30 pm on Zoom.
New Digs for Thursday 7 pm “Together We Can” Meeting
The Thursday night 7:00 pm “Together We Can” meeting at Unity Lutheran Church in Edgewater will be moving…
Workshop on Neurodivergence in CMA on Sept. 14
The CMA World Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee will be hosting a workshop entitled “Welcoming All Minds: Understanding Neurodivergence in CMA”…
Attend the CMA Fall Retreat, Oct. 10-12, in Racine, WI
Registration deadline is October 1 for the CMA 2024 Fall Retreat, which runs Friday October 11 through Sunday October 13, with a focus on fellowship, workshops, and recovery strengthening tools. https://fallcmaretreat.org/