Events and Announcements
Annual Events
Lakers Summer Picnic
When: Saturday, August 15th 2026 12:00 – 4:00 pm
What to Expect: Hamburgers & hotdogs provided along with coffee and water.
Please bring a potluck dish to pass.
Family and Friends are Welcome!!
When: September or October each year
What to Expect: A weekend of camping, campfires, meetings, and recovery-focused activities in a beautiful Minnesota setting. A perfect way to enjoy fall colors with your sober community.
Details for 2026 will be posted here when confirmed
We look forward to celebrating with you!
When: November each year (weekend before Thanksgiving)
What to Expect: This event includes a potluck meal and gratitude sharing. Open to members, attendees and family.
Details for 2026 will be posted here as they’re confirmed.
We look forward to celebrating with you!
When: Saturday, November 28, 2026
Where: 7800 Normandale Blvd, Bloomington, MN
Hotel Room Blocks + Hospitality Suites Available www.foundersdaymn.org
Tickets
What to expect: A fun, sober day of meetings, speakers, and camaraderie with the wider recovery community. Lakers Alano hosts a room with food at the Double Tree Hotel in Bloomington. Powerful AA & Al-Anon Speakers, AA History Panel, Call-up Step Meetings, Hospitality Suites, Banquet Dinner Tickets Available & Dance + Celebration
We look forward to celebrating with you
When: Christmas Eve 8-11 AM
What to Expect: This tradition kicks off the holiday with a hearty breakfast of pancakes, eggs, sausage, hash browns and beverages. Children and families are welcome and Santa has been known to make an appearance.
Tickets are available for purchase at the clubhouse in December or can be purchased at the door. Advanced ticket purchases encouraged to ensure adequate amounts of food.
$15 for Adults, $5 for children under 12.
Where: St. Patrick Hall 24425 Old Hwy 13 Blvd Jordan, MN 55352
Family and friends welcome – Nobody will be turned away
When: Saturday, April 18th, 2026
Where: St. Patrick Hall, 24425 Old Hwy 13 Blvd., Jordan, MN 55352
Schedule:
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- 4:00 PM – Fellowship
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- 5:00 PM – Dinner & Cake
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- 6:30 PM – Speakers
Tickets: $15 per ticket. Available for purchase at the club or at the door. Advanced purchase encouraged — nobody turned away!
No children, please.
What to Expect: Our annual celebration honoring members with 1–2 years of continuous sobriety. Features speakers from AA, Al-Anon, and NA, along with dinner, cake, and fellowship.
When: May 22-24, 2026
Where: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Highway 100 & 494 || Bloomington, MN
Guaranteed special room rates. Register early for the best rate. Details at www.gopherstateroundup.org or directly with DoubleTree by Hilton at 800-222-8733.
Mention Gopher State Roundup for a special rate.
Tickets: $30 contribution (Ages 30 & Over)
What to Expect: A fun, sober weekend of meetings, speakers, dances, and camaraderie with the wider recovery community. Lakers Alano hosts a hospitality suite at this event, which is held at the Double Tree Hotel in Bloomington.
Join thousands of fellow AA members and their families at this huge event.