Region 7 2026 Convention: “I Put My Hand in Yours… Welcome Home”

 

The Region 7 Convention is being held in person this year! Join us October 23 through 25, 2026, at the Bethesdan Hotel in Bethesda, Maryland for a weekend of fellowship, recovery, connection, and joy.

This year’s theme is “I put my hand in yours… Welcome Home.”

COSTS:

Early Bird Registration: $70 (May 4 – September 23)
Regular Registration: $85 (September 24 – October 16)
Onsite Registration: $100 (October 23 – 25)
Note: costs do not cover parking or meals. Parking for day visitors will be $5/day and for overnight guests, $20/night.

SERVICE:

Want to be of service? We have a variety of service positions available. Please note your preference on the registration form. If you want to lend a hand and help another fellow attend, you can donate to the Convention Scholarship Fund.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE:

Need financial assistance? Please fill out the form and fill out the “Need Financial Assistance?” section. Choose the “Pay by check” payment method to allow the form to be submitted.

Scholarships will be granted on a rolling basis and is based on availability of funds. We ask that you donate at least two (2) hours of service as part of the conditions in receiving a scholarship.

REFUND POLICY:

A written request for a refund of a registration fee (less a $10 processing fee) will be honored if received at least 30 days before the convention (September 23, 2026).

REGISTER NOW

Note: Saturday Lunch is now available for purchase! Select your meal when registering. Click here if you’ve already registered and want to purchase the lunch.

HOTEL RESERVATIONS:

The discounted room rate is $119 + taxes/night. The group dates are October 23-25, 2026. Contact the Convention Chair if you need a room outside of these dates.

There will also be discounted parking. Overnight parking for hotel guests will be $20/night and for day guests, $5/day.

BOOK HOTEL

You can also go to the Bethesdan Hotel’s website, enter the convention dates and the group code of OA1.

BOOK BY PHONE:

Call the hotel reservations direct number: 1-301-652-2000
Ask for the group name: “Overeaters Anonymous Region 7” or group code: OA1.

Schedule

Event takes place October 23, 2026 – October 25, 2026,
Format: In Person

Directions to Meeting

The Bethesdan Hotel
8120 Wisconsin Avenue
Bethesda, Maryland 20814

OPPORTUNITIES TO Give Service

  • NJIOA Business Meeting

    2nd Thursday of Every Month Start at 7:30pm. All are welcome to join.

    View details.
  • Service Needed at Intergroup (IG)

    Intergroup offers many opportunities for members to carry the message and support our meetings and events.

    Service positions available include:

    • Become Intergroup Representative for one of your meetings and join our Business Meeting once a month.
    • Join one of our many committees: Event committees, OAsis Committee, Website Committee, Outreach, Publicity and Public

    Information committee, 12th Step Within Committee, Sponsorship Committee, Winter Retreat Committee.

    Click here to give service.
  • 7th Tradition Information

    NJIOA is able to accept contributions via Paypal, Venmo, Zelle and Personal Check.

    View details.
  • OAsis Newsletter Welcomes Submissions

    Please submit your writings, poems, etc. to be included in our next OAsis, themed: “ Design for Daily Living”. The submissions deadline for the next issue is January 15, 2027.

    View details.

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