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Volume 54, Issue 9

is a monthly Newsletter, published by The Alano Club of San Jose, inc.

Text Box: “ Change is a process, not an event.””

Text Box: Here is September’s question of the month. The responses are from folks recently seen at the Club. “How does your recovery work for you, by coming to the Alano Club of San Jose?” Art V says: This is where I first started my recovery. Some of the same people are still here! This shows me they keep coming back, and their recovery is working. If it wasn't for the Alano Club I don’t know what I’d do. Every time I’ve come back after a relapse, I come here and am welcomed with open arms. There are “long life friends” made here, from what were once strangers. Richard C. says: I get a sense of joy, peace and happiness. I can relate to a lot of the people here. Coming here allows me to learn other cultures, and ways of life. There’s ethnic diversity here. Diane N says: The Alano Club saved my life. I wouldn’t be where I am if it wasn’t for the Alano Club. I always have a place to come to. People here really helped, and I would not have made it through some tough times without them. I love it here...I wouldn’t be here if I didn’t. THE ALANO CLUB OF SAN JOSE Upcoming Club Activities Help to keep the doors open! We need your help with Yard Sales, Car Washes, and recruiting new members. To help, Contact Tony B. (408) 297-1878 Find out what’s coming up—Check out our web site - www.alanosj.org Club Boutique - Now Open, see what’s for sale or bring in donations. Aug 27 (Sat) : Alano Club Dance—Music and more! Sept 5 (Monday) Alka-thon Sept 10 (Sat): Bake Sale – all day. Volunteers to help are welcome! Sept 10 (Sat): Bike Run / Blues Fest / BarBQ Bike blessings by Reverend Brenda Oct 15 (Sat): Heritage Dinner—Come celebrate our heritage! Oct 30 (Sun): Halloween Party for kids — Pumpkin decorating/costume contest!

Text Box: “The difference between feeling grateful and being grateful is action.”

Text Box: You can’t keep it, until you give it away.