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We Are Not A Glum Lot
Friendship · Laughter · Service · Community
One of the biggest misconceptions about recovery is that getting sober means giving up fun. At the Arrid Club, we know better. Recovery opens the door to real friendships, genuine laughter, and a community that shows up for each other, not just in meetings, but in life.
Life at the Arrid Club
A glimpse of life in recovery at the Arrid Club
Food & Fellowship
Pancake breakfasts, BBQs, and good conversation.
Celebrations
Sobriety anniversaries and welcoming holiday gatherings.
Social Events
Dancing, music, laughter, and time together.
Outings & Adventures
Golf outings, campouts, and fresh-air fellowship.
Service & Community
Club workdays and giving back together.
Speaker Events
Honest recovery stories. Newcomers welcome.
Extravaganza 2026
Food, fellowship and memories from the Arrid Club Extravaganza. Thank you to everyone who joined us!
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Photos courtesy of DJWilliewill The Batman
Our Chips, Our Journeys
Anonymous sobriety-chip photos from the Arrid Club community
Share a Chip That Means Something to You
Members are invited to submit a photo of a sobriety chip that carries meaning, whether it marks a first day, a hard-won anniversary, a special meeting, or a moment that helped you keep going. No names will be displayed.
All Milestones Are Welcome
Every sober milestone matters here, from 24-hour chips through long-term anniversary chips. If the chip tells part of your recovery story, it belongs in this gallery.
- Send a clear photo of a meaningful sobriety chip.
- Submissions are anonymous and reviewed before publication.
- Please avoid names, faces, phone numbers, license plates, or anything personally identifying.
Privacy and review: Submissions are reviewed before publication for privacy and appropriateness. Photos that include identifying information, people who have not given permission, or unsuitable background details may be declined or need to be resubmitted.
Words That Resonate
"We are not a glum lot. If newcomers could see no joy or fun in our existence, they might not want what we have."— Alcoholics Anonymous, The Big Book
"The joy of living is the theme of A.A.'s Twelfth Step, and action is its keyword."— Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions
"I used to think I needed alcohol to have fun. Sobriety showed me I just needed the right people."— Arrid Club Member
"Recovery gave me back my life. Fellowship gave me a reason to live it fully."— Arrid Club Member
More Than Meetings
Recovery is about more than attending meetings. Through fellowship, service, and shared experiences, people at the Arrid Club build friendships, celebrate milestones, and create a community that supports lasting sobriety. You don't have to do this alone, and you don't have to do it without joy.
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