Author: Carrie May

Carrie Nicole May is the founder of the sober non-profit community Chicago AF, which fosters alcohol-free connections and creates unique sober events and experiences in the Chicago area. Her passion is to redefine the narrative of living sober and fire up sobriety’s social scene. From No Booze Cruises to Casino Night to NA Day, she is constantly curating new experiences to socialize alcohol-free.

Hosted by Carrie May, Founder of Brave and Mary Tilson, Founder of Sun & Moon Sober Living  Both Carrie and Mary are Certified Recovery Coaches through the International Association of Professional Recovery Coaches (IAPRC) with She Recovers Designations. We are a dynamic team combining our professional training with our long-term individual sobriety, extensive history of retreat hosting and a shared passion to continuously empower sober women. We will be gathering in a luxurious mountain home in Evergreen, Colorado for a long weekend of hiking, nourishing meals, awe-inspiring natural beauty, restorative yoga, guided meditation, sound healing, workshops, hot tubbing, laughter…

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Willkommen zum Oksoberfest! Lincoln Park Zoo and Chicago AF are thrilled to host the all-new alcohol-free and adults-only version of Germany’s classic celebration, Oktoberfest! Visit tents and sample non-alcoholic beers and craft cocktails. Snack on brats and pretzels with mustard flights. Dance with hundreds of new friends to the fun polka sounds of a live Polka band. Snag a spot at a traditional communal-style Oktoberfest table and relax or explore the zoo’s animal habitats without all the crowds! Come for the mocktails, stay for the community. Want to learn about the history of Oktoberfest? Stop by and see our award-winning community partners, DANK…

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Ahoy Sober Matey! Carnival Cruise Line recently revealed its partnership with Lyre’s on March 14, 2023, to offer non-alcoholic cocktails while hitting the wide-open sea (source). Now nondrinkers can have the inclusive feeling that drinkers do with a full range of adult beverage choices sans alcohol. Although many refer to this growing demand for alcoholic alternatives as a trend, this NA movement is here to stay. The Alchemy Bar is the place to be aboard Carnival Cruise ships if you like to be entertained by mixologists showing off their craft. Seven NA cocktails will be available: the Martini Seduction, Spicy…

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