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Area 36

Southern Minnesota A.A.

The primary purpose of this website is to facilitate communication within Area 36 and between Area 36 and A.A. members.

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Contact

  • SMAA
    P.O. Box 2812
    Minneapolis, MN 55402
  • chairperson@area36.org

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A.A. Publications

AA Grapevine & La Viña

The AA Grapevine and La Viña are the international journals of Alcoholics Anonymous, sharing the experience, strength, and hope of A.A. members in recovery.

What is the Grapevine?

The AA Grapevine, often called "our meeting in print," has been published continuously since June 1944. It is a monthly magazine written by A.A. members for A.A. members, featuring stories of recovery, articles on A.A. history, and reflections on the Steps and Traditions.

La Viña is the Spanish-language counterpart to the Grapevine, serving the Hispanic A.A. community since 1996. Both publications operate as separate arms of A.A.'s General Service Board.

Unlike other A.A. services, the Grapevine and La Viña are self-supporting through subscriptions and sales of related products. They do not accept group contributions, relying entirely on reader support.

"The Grapevine is a mirror of A.A. thought and action worldwide."
AA Grapevine
The English-language A.A. magazine

Available in print, digital, and audio formats. Features stories, articles, and Daily Reflections.

Visit AAGrapevine.org
La Viña
The Spanish-language A.A. magazine

Serving the Hispanic A.A. community with stories of recovery in Spanish since 1996.

Visit AALaVina.org

Ways to Participate

Subscribe

Support the Grapevine by subscribing to the print or digital edition. Gift subscriptions are also available through the Carry the Message project.

Visit the Grapevine Store
Share Your Story

The Grapevine is written by A.A. members. Consider sharing your experience, strength, and hope by submitting a story for publication.

Submit Your Story

Area 36 Grapevine Committee

The Area 36 Grapevine Committee coordinates the work of A.A. members, groups, and districts to read, subscribe to, and utilize the Grapevine and Grapevine-produced materials. The committee also encourages members to contribute written material for publication.

Contact Grapevine ChairView All Committees

Explore the Grapevine

Whether you subscribe, submit a story, or become a GVR, the Grapevine is a wonderful way to stay connected to the broader A.A. fellowship and share in the experience of recovery worldwide.

Visit GrapevineVisit La Viña
Become a GVR/RLV

Your group can elect a Grapevine Representative (GVR) or La Viña Representative (RLV) to share information about these publications.

Contact Area 36 Grapevine Committee