COVID
Covid With the Covid pandemic, the Club, like the rest of the world, was turned upside down and faced grave challenges. In April, 2020 the Club shut down and we wondered not only how the Club would survive but how our members and meeting attendees would be able to maintain their recovery. 12 Step programs […]
1122 Fair Avenue Club
1122 Fair Avenue Club In 1962, the membership decided to purchase their own clubhouse, locating the Fair Avenue facility through a real estate listing. The property was originally built as the McKinley School in 1911 as part of the Franklin School District, established in 1886. The school was built to serve the children of local […]
1139 Minnesota Avenue
1139 Minnesota Avenue The members took over in July 1957. In 1959, the Minnesota Street property was purchased by Kenneth Stringfellow and B. Floyd Farr, non-alcoholics, the Club rent going in July from $135 to $150 per month until September of 1961 when it was raised to $160 per month. The rent was consistently at […]
Hard Times Getting Better – West San Carlos Street
Hard Times Getting Better – West San Carlos Street After the fire, little remained of the Club’s furnishings; most of what was left was soiled. It was fortunate that one of the members, Harvie W., was an insurance agent and had convinced the members of the need for protection against this sad event. Another member, […]
Settling In And Disaster
Settling In And Disaster As time went by, the Club and the membership matured. Of the thirteen regular meetings in the Santa Clara valley, three were held at the Club. Inter-group Service Council met there on the third Thursday of the month, featuring “Guest Speakers – Entertainment – Refreshments”. Family Night every Thursday traded “Games” […]
The First Clubhouse – 1274 Alamaden Street
The First Clubhouse – 1274 Alamaden Street Jim was a joiner, and at the time, Alano Clubs, primarily drying out places, although many varied in purpose, were being recommended for people like that. Jim approached Bob S., Dean Mc., John D. and others, and John D. said “If you can raise the money, we’ll start […]
