When driving past 115 North 5th Avenue, many may not realize the building with white exterior and a multi-windowed porch is home to The 115 Club, a nonprofit organization that encourages recovery. The club, which has been long-standing in Sturgeon Bay, hopes to continue to inspire others by sharing that help is available for those in Door County who are battling addiction.
“We provide a space for recovery meetings to happen; it’s a safe place in the community where people who are in a time of need can show up and find people who are like minded,” said 115 Club Board President Peter Mannoja.
The 115 Club hosts in-person and Zoom meetings, as well as one-on-one appointments, for individuals maneuvering personal journeys and for all persons interested in Alcoholics or Narcotics Anonymous. They additionally promote sobriety through recovery-based social activities for current members, their families and guests.
On Sunday, June 29th, the Club will host their 5th Annual Summer Picnic, a sober, family-friendly event and everyone in the community is invited to attend. It will take place from noon until 3p.m. in the pavilion and backyard at the 115 Club. Free to attend, it will feature food, yard games, activities for kids, and live music and open mic with Ben Larsen.
“Our goal for the event is to increase awareness,” Mannoja added, “we want people to know that we're here and what we do; so if they come to our picnic, they may want to ask those questions, especially if they have wonderings in their own life.”
For a full schedule of upcoming meetings, click here, or follow The 115 Club on Facebook.
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