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The Journey Comes First

A look back at the events, fundraisers, and fellowship that brought us to Hartford. The journey is the point.

2026

Abducted by Sobriety

Saturday, July 11th, 2026Pathfinders Club, 102 Norman St, Manchester, CT 06040

Get ready to be abducted by sobriety. An Italian dinner, a speaker meeting, and a dance till abduction — dress up as an alien or come as you are.

Italian Dinner: 5:00 PMSpeaker Meeting: 6:30 – 7:30 PMDance till abducted: 8:00 PM

Suggested Contribution: $15 for the dance — the meeting is freeDinner Tickets: $10 in advance — text Mike P. at (860) 983-4804Attire: Dress up as an alien, or come as you areExtras: Energy drinks availablePresented by: NECYPAA XXXVI Host Committee

The Ultimate Cool Down

Saturday, April 25th, 2026CCAR, 713 Main St, Willimantic, CT

"Rarely have we seen a person fail who has thoroughly licked their bowl." Come cool down with unlimited ice cream, speed fellowship, and good vibes!

Ice Cream Social & Speed Fellowship: 2:00 PM

Activities: Unlimited ice cream, speed fellowship, and positive and emotionally sober cat callingSuggested Contribution: $15Presented by: NECYPAA XXXVI Host Committee

Zombie Prom

Friday, February 13th, 2026Enfield United Church of Christ, 1295 Enfield St, Enfield, CT 06082

Hype: 6:30 PMMeeting: 7:00 PMDance: 8:00 PM – Dawn

Suggested Contribution: $15Presented by: NECYPAA XXXVI Host and the Bay State Bid for NECYPAA

New Year's Eve Bonfire & Fellowship

Wednesday, December 31st, 2025

Ring in the New Year sober with fellowship, a bonfire, and good vibes. One year closer to NECYPAA XXXVI.

Presented by: NECYPAA XXXVI Host Committee

2025

Cardboard Masquerade

Friday, May 30th, 20253 Mountain Rd, Farmington, CT 06032

Young Grenadiers Tradition Five Meeting: 7:30 PMMasquerade Ball, Board Games, Pizza & Snacks: After Meeting

Activities: Build your mask, masquerade ball, board games, pizza and snacksPresented by: CT NECYPAA Bid Committee

Game Night, Pajama Party & Half-Assed Rave

Friday, April 11th, 2025Pathfinders Club, 102 Norman St, Manchester, CT

'Happy, Joyous, and Free' Panel Meeting: 7:30 PMGames and Fellowship: 8:30 PM

Suggested Donation: $10Presented by: CT NECYPAA Bid Committee

2024

Rave: Halloween 2.0

Friday, November 7th, 2024Bristol Recovery Club, 67 West St, Bristol, CT 06010

One night of fright was never enough.

Meeting: 7:30 PMRave: 8:30 PM

Suggested Contribution: $10Attire: Costumes, PJs, or whateverActivities: Dance, games, arts and craftsFood: Pizza providedPresented by: CT Bid for NECYPAA

Every event on this timeline brought people together. That's the whole point.

More events to come. The journey continues.