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SUMMARY:McHenry’s Soberfest ’26
DESCRIPTION:McHenry’s Soberfest ’26\n\nA Weekend of Fellowship\, Recovery & Fun \nNovember 20–22\, 2026\nGrand Geneva Resort & Spa\nLake Geneva\, Wisconsin \nRegister for Soberfest\nBook Your Room\nMail-In Registration\nGENEVA NATIONAL IS CURRENTLY SOLD OUT FOR ROOMS!!! PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR CANCELLATIONS!!! THERE ARE ROOMS AVAILABLE AT TIMBER RIDGE!! \nOnline registration is open through November 13. Mail-in registration closes November 6. You do not need to stay at the hotel to attend Soberfest. \n\n\nWelcome \nCome Spend the Weekend With Us\nFor 37 years\, McHenry’s Soberfest has brought people together for a weekend centered on recovery\, fellowship\, connection and fun. \nAA members\, Al-Anon members\, Alateens and guests are invited to join us for speakers\, meetings\, activities\, workshops\, hospitality and plenty of time to reconnect with friends and make new ones. \nWhether this is your first Soberfest or one of many\, we’re glad you’re joining us. \n\n\nSaturday Night at Soberfest \nMore Than a Banquet.\nIt’s a Soberfest Tradition.\nDinner • Fellowship • Featured Speaker • Dancing \nGather around the table for one of the highlights of the weekend. Enjoy dinner and fellowship together before our Saturday night featured AA speaker\, then stay and dance the night away. \nYour banquet ticket makes a difference.” Many of you may be unaware that banquet attendance is crucial in meeting our food and beverage minimum requirement in order to secure the grand geneva for sober fest each year. Please consider attending. \n\nConference + Saturday Night Banquet: $115 \nReserve Your Banquet Seat\n\nBring Your Home Group to Dinner\nMake a table part of your Soberfest weekend. Get your home group\, friends or recovery crew together and enjoy Saturday night around the same table. \nWhen possible\, guests who register together will be seated together\, up to 10 people per table. \n\n\n\nWeekend Highlights \nThree Days of Recovery\, Connection & Fellowship\n\nAA and Al-Anon speakers Friday\, Saturday and Sunday\nSaturday Night Banquet\, Speaker and Dance\nAlcathons and Alanonathons\nPanels\, meetings and fellowship\nStep Workshop\n11th Step Prayer & Meditation Room\nHospitality Suite\nAA and Al-Anon Literature and Archives\nRecovery-related vendors\nAlateen activities\n\nView Conference Program\nMeet the Speakers\n\n\nPlan Your Weekend \nEverything You Need in One Place\n\n\nRegister\nConference-only registration is $35 for AA members\, Al-Anon members and guests. \nChoose the conference + Saturday Night Banquet option for $115. \nRegister Online → \n\n\nStay\n!!!ROOMS ARE CURRENTLY SOLD OUT AT GENEVA NATIONAL!!! PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR CANCELLATIONS! !!!THERE ARE ROOMS AVAILABLE AT TIMBER RIDGE!!!! \n  \nReserve your room at the Grand Geneva using the Soberfest reservation link. \nRooms can go quickly\, but a hotel stay is not required to attend the conference. \nBook Your Room → \n\n\nExplore\nCheck out speakers\, meetings\, workshops\, entertainment\, hospitality\, vendors and volunteer opportunities before you arrive. \nExplore Soberfest → \n\n\n\n\n\nAccessible & Welcoming\nMcHenry’s Soberfest is deaf and hard-of-hearing friendly. ASL interpreters will be provided at the conference. \n\n\n\nService \nWant to Get Involved?\nSoberfest happens because people show up\, pitch in and give back. Volunteer during the weekend or join the committee as we plan the 37th Annual McHenry’s Soberfest. \nVolunteer\nCommittee Meeting Dates\n\n\nWe Look Forward to Seeing You in November!\n— McHenry’s Soberfest Committee \n\nLove what you read? #sharesobriety\n				Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook\n			\n				Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n				LinkedIn\n			\n				Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n				Pinterest\n			\n				Share on X (Opens in new window)\n				X\n			\n				Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n				Tumblr\n			\n				Share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n				Reddit
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LOCATION:Grand Geneva Resort & Spa\, Lake Geneva\, WI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sober Retreats,Wisconsin
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SUMMARY:Real Talk Recovery: Progress in the Northwoods
DESCRIPTION:Real Talk Recovery: Progress in the Northwoods\n\n\nJoin us for Real Talk Recovery: Progress in the Northwoods\, where we chat honestly about healing and hope! \n\n\n\n\nReal Talk Recovery: Progress in the Northwoods\nFree Community Event – Saturday\, November 21\, 2026 \nGet ready for a powerful\, heart-centered\, real day of hope\, healing\, and connection in the Northwoods! \nProgress Is Progress Foundation Inc – invites everyone — people in recovery\, those still struggling with addiction\, family members\, loved ones\, people who have lost someone to addiction\, community members who want to help\, and professionals in the field — to join us for an unforgettable\, no-judgment experience at the Lake of the Torches Resort Casino Conference Center & Bingo Hall in Lac du Flambeau\, WI. \nThis isn’t your typical stiff conference. This is raw\, honest\, and life-changing — a full day (8:00 AM – 7:30 PM) where real people share real stories\, learn practical tools\, reconnect with hope\, and leave feeling stronger\, more supported\, and deeply connected. Come exactly as you are. Progress is progress — whether it’s a mile or a millimeter. \nWhy You Don’t Want to Miss This:\nMorning – Safety\, Stories & Connection\n8:00 – 9:00 AM\nArrival\, Registration & Community Mingling\nCoffee available. The Cleansing & Reflection Room opens (quiet space for smudging\, journaling\, and grounding). \n9:00 – 9:30 AM\nOpening Circle\nYouth Drum Group + Welcome remarks from Wisconsin State Senator Jesse James. Belle Morey introduces the day. \n9:45 – 10:45 AM\nKeynote Address\nTom Farley \n11:00 AM – 12:15 PM\nMorning Breakout Sessions (choose one) \n\nProgress Is Progress: Radical Honesty\, Radical Affirmation & Reclaiming Joy – Belle Morey\nStarting Recovery: The Addict’s Point of View vs. Family – Peer support\, recovery coaches & interventionists\nFeatured Lived Experience Story – Paula Hensel & Justin\n\n12:15 – 1:30 PM\nLunch\, Resource Fair & Community Feast \nAfternoon – Tools\, Resilience & Joy\n1:45 – 2:45 PM\nReal Recovery in the Northwoods Panel\nFeaturing Tom Farley\, Michele (Sarkauskas) Micheau\, Chief Jason Jolin (Northwoods EMS)\, Sen. Jesse James\, Dave Anderson (Famous Dave’s)\, John P. (Section Yellow / Lambeau Field)\, and additional confirmed voices. \n3:00 – 4:15 PM\nAfternoon Breakout Sessions (choose one) \n\nBrain Science Session: Why Addiction Is More Than Willpower – Belle Morey\nYouth Open Discussion / Safe Space – A judgment-free conversation for young people\nRelapse\, Resilience & Millimeter Moments: My Recovery My Way – Sarah Bristow\n\n4:30 – 5:30 PM\nCommunity Art Wall Reveal + Group Reflection\nContinued Resource Fair and informal connection time. \n5:45 – 6:45 PM\nClosing Circle: “What’s Next for Our Communities?”\nGratitude exercise and call to action\, facilitated by Belle Morey and Dave Anderson. \n6:45 – 7:30 PM\nOptional Open Mic\nMusic\, poetry\, stories\, and reflections. Sign-up available throughout the day. \nCleansing & Reflection Room\nOpen all day (8:00 AM – 7:30 PM) as a quiet space for grounding\, reflection\, and personal reset. \n\nMeaningful Takeaways for every attendee: a personalized gratitude reflection card + “Hello\, my name is… I’m here to break stigma and shame” sticker.\nCommunity Feast lunch\, Community Art Wall reveal\, Youth Drum opening\, and Closing Circle with gratitude.\nVibrant Resource & Vendor Fair (14–16 tables!) with organizations like Hazelden Betty Ford\, Aspirus Koller Behavioral Health\, Adult & Teen Challenge\, Liv’n Life Healthy with Lisa\, New Day Advocacy Center\, Family Resource Center\, and more.\nAll-Day Cleansing & Reflection Room — a sacred space for smudging\, quiet grounding\, journaling\, and support.\n\nThis community-led event is designed to reduce stigma\, strengthen belonging\, and equip people with tools that actually work in rural and tribal Northwoods communities. Hosted by Belinda “Belle” Morey\, WI-certified Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor and founder of Progress Is Progress LLC (with 10+ years in long-term recovery). \nDate: Saturday\, November 21\, 2026\nTime: 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM\nLocation: Lake of the Torches Resort Casino\, Lac du Flambeau\, WI\nCost: Completely FREE — everyone is welcome! \nWhether you’re just starting your journey\, supporting a loved one\, working in the field\, or simply want to be part of positive change in our communities\, this is your day to feel seen\, inspired\, and re-energized. \nRegister today to reserve your spot\, sign up to volunteer\, sponsor\, exhibit\, or simply stay in the loop. Space is limited — don’t miss your chance to be part of something truly special. \nProgress is progress. Come as you are and leave stronger\, more connected\, and full of hope. ❤️ \nWe can’t wait to see you there! \n\n\nLove what you read? #sharesobriety\n				Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook\n			\n				Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n				LinkedIn\n			\n				Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n				Pinterest\n			\n				Share on X (Opens in new window)\n				X\n			\n				Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n				Tumblr\n			\n				Share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n				Reddit
URL:https://thesobercurator.com/event/real-talk-recovery-progress-in-the-northwoods/
LOCATION:Lake of the Torches Resort Casino\, WI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wisconsin
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