Here is the 2019 schedule that you can use as a reference until the 2023 schedule becomes available.
Wednesday
Early Arrival Conference Events
8:00pm—9:00pm
Pre-Conference A.A. Lottery Meeting
Topic: Revitalizing and Renewing Sobriety
Location: Palm Canyon A & B
9:00pm—10:30pm
Registration Soft-Opening
Pick-up your registration packet early and hit the ground running. Your wristband must be worn to gain entrance to all conference events, meetings, workshops, and meals.
Location: Whitewater Conference Room
9:00pm—Midnight (Pool and Sauna closed from 2:00am—7:30am)
Night Swim
Come out and enjoy a night swim in the warm desert air and meet some or our early-arrival attendees. It’s a great way to start the weekend!
Location: Pool
Thursday
6:00am—9:00am
Breakfast Buffet
Free for registered hotel guests (all others: pay at the door)
Check-in with restaurant hostess.
Location: Terrace Restaurant
Our conference officially opens today at 12:00pm. Pick-up your registration packet for your wrist band, meal tickets, and name badge. Your wristband must be worn to gain entrance to all conference events, meetings, workshops, and meals. Be sure to visit our raffle and commemorative tables to help support the conference. Commemoratives are limited and will sell out early. Be sure to sign-up for banquet seating and check-in for golf or sign-up for the hikes. Need a Big Book or other literature? Visit our literature table for a selection of conference approved literature. We are in full-swing today!
Lobby:
12:00pm—7:30pm—Registration Open
12:00pm—7:30pm—Raffle Sales Open
12:00pm—7:30pm—Commemoratives Sales Open
12:00pm—7:30pm—Banquet Seating Sign-up
12:00pm—7:30pm—Literature Sales Open
12:00pm—7:30pm—Friday and Saturday Hikes Sign-up Open
12:00pm—7:30pm—Golf Check-in Open
12:00pm—2:00pm
Lunch: Street Taco Bar
Be sure to bring your Thursday Lunch Meal Ticket found in your registration packet.
Location: Terrace Restaurant / Poolside
12:00pm—7:30pm
Hospitality Area Open
Take a break from the sun, have a snack, visit with friends and enjoy board or card games. It’s time to sit back and relax.
Location: Lobby Business Center
12:00pm—7:30pm
Marathon Meetings / Open Workshop
Grab friends and have an intimate meeting in an extraordinarily beautiful boardroom. Perfect for writing, step work, intimate small group meetings or a quiet place to meditate.
A Big Book and the 12 & 12 are in the room.
Location: Whitewater Conference Room
3:00pm—4:00pm
Workshop: Just say YES! - Making the most of your weekend
Location: Palm Canyon A & B
4:00pm—7:00pm
Dinner on your own
Discover the wonder of great eateries in Palm Springs
7:30pm—A.A. Speaker Meeting
Speaker: Juan R., Phoenix, AZ
Location: Horizon Ballroom
9:00pm—10:00pm
Ice Cream Social
Our Favorite Hot 'n Dry Tradition!
Location: Poolside
10:00pm -11:15pm
Speed Dating
Meet that one-in-a-million sober soulmate! You might find love or your new best friend. We don't do this alone and 90% of life is just showing up. So, jump on in!
Location: Plaza Ballroom A & B
10:00pm—1:00am
Karaoke
Gidget goes to Hot 'n Dry Pajama Party and Karaoke sing-a-long. Do your nails, your hair, put on a face mask and sing into your hair brushes.
Location: Lobby
10:00pm—2:00am (Pool and Sauna closed from 2:00am—7:30am)
Night Swim
Come out and enjoy a night swim in the warm desert air.
Location: Pool
Friday
6:00am—9:00am
Breakfast Buffet
Free for registered hotel guests (all others: pay at the door)
Check-in with restaurant hostess.
Location: Terrace Restaurant
6:45am—12:00pm
Easy Does It Golf Tournament
All levels of players welcome! See Ritch C. and/or the golf sign-up table in the lobby for more information. Green Fees not included in registration. Meet in lobby for shuttle / carpool. NOTE: Proper golf attire required; collared shirt. No t-shirts, jeans or cut-offs allowed.
Location: O’Donnell Golf Club, 301 N Belardo Road, Palm Springs
7:30am—9:30am
Hike: Another Hot ‘n Dry Tradition!
Get your day started with your head in the pink clouds! The Museum Trail rises above the city and offers fabulous views of Palm Springs. We'll take this medium-level hike one-step-at-a-time. Wear appropriate shoes. Water and snack provided. Meet in lobby for shuttle / carpool.
Location: Museum Trail, 101 N Museum Dr., Palm Springs
7:30am—8:30am
Group Meditation
“Ask him in your morning meditation….”
Location: Plaza Ballroom D
8:00am—6:00pm
Marathon Meetings / Open Workshop
Grab friends and have an intimate meeting in an extraordinarily beautiful boardroom. Perfect for writing, step work, intimate small group meetings or a quiet place to meditate.
A Big Book and the 12 & 12 are in the room.
Location: Whitewater Conference Room
8:00am—6:00pm
Hospitality Area Open
Take a break from the sun, have a snack, visit with friends or enjoy board or card games. It’s time to sit back and relax.
Location: Lobby Business Center
Lobby:
8:00am—7:30pm—Registration Open
8:00am—7:30pm—Raffle Sales Open
8:00am—7:30pm—Commemoratives Sales Open
8:00am—7:30pm—Banquet Seating Sign-up
8:00am—7:30pm—Literature Sales Open
8:00am—7:30pm—Saturday Hike Sign-up Open
9:00am—10:00am
Bootcamp, Hosted by Seth B.
A cardio interval fitness experience that provides a high-intensity, one-hour workout that’s as effective as it is fun. All levels of experience welcome! Come get your early morning grove on!
Location: Plaza Ballroom A
9:00am—10:00am
A.A. Lottery Meeting
Start your day off with our lottery A.A. meeting…come meet your family from all over the world and share your experience, strength and hope for the weekend.
Location: Palm Canyon A & B
10:15am—11:15am
Workshop: Work a New Attitude!
Having a new attitude towards work & career! It all starts with being on time!
Location: Tapestry Room
10:15am—11:15am
Workshop: What's all this talk about prayer & meditation?
A plan for beginning & ending our day! It works-it really does.
Location: Palm Canyon A & B
12:00pm—2:00pm
Lunch: Burgers & Dogs BBQ
Be sure to bring your Friday Lunch Meal Ticket found in your registration packet.
Location: Poolside
1:00pm—2:00pm
Workshop: Double Winners: A.A./AL-ANON
Do I accept that I cannot control another person’s behavior?
Location: Tapestry Room
1:00pm—2:00pm
Workshop: Forgiveness
We have begun to learn tolerance, patience & good will towards all, even our enemies!
Location: Palm Canyon A & B
1:00pm—4:00pm
Queen of Spades Hearts Tournament
For those who prefer a more tranquil, relaxed, small group interaction but still competitive at heart--might we suggest the tournament of Hearts! All levels of experience welcome!
Location: Harvey’s Bar
1:00pm—4:00pm
Queen of Hearts Croquet
Dress up, wear your bathing suit or don any apparel as we mallet around the greens surrounding the pool. Exit lobby left for the first green. Grab a friend and start play at any time.
Location: Grassy Area Surrounding Pool
2:00pm—4:00pm
Hearts & Crafts—Bracelet Making
Make a friendship bracelet for your new Hot 'n Dry besties, bromance or make one for yourself. Beads, accessories and all components needed are provided!
Location: Terrace Restaurant
2:15pm—3:15pm
Workshop: The 10thStep—Where am I with this step?
Setting aside time each day constructively reviewing the day looking for resentment, dishonesty, fear. Do I owe an apology? What could I have done better? It's not about beating yourself up and the day is filled with good motives and intentions. So, how do I get myself to do this?
Location: Tapestry Room
2:15pm—3:45pm
Workshop: Sex in Sobriety
“We all have sex problems. We would hardly be human if we didn’t”
Location: Palm Canyon A & B
3:30pm—4:30pm
Workshop: Sponsorship
“...kind & amounts of sponsorship so sorely needed.” Bill W., 1961
Location: Tapestry Room
4:00pm—5:00pm
Workshop: Young People's Meeting
“But he couldn’t be an alcoholic at his age, could he?
Location: Palm Canyon A & B
6:00pm—7:30pm
Dinner: Italian Feast Buffet!
Dinner Time! Don't miss out on this Italian Feast!
Be sure to bring your Friday Night Meal Ticket found in your registration packet.
Location: Plaza Ballroom
7:30pm—9:00pm
A.A. Opening Meeting
Speaker: Kunane D., Hauula, HI
Location: Horizon Ballroom
9:00pm—10:15pm
Show: A Hot 'n Dry Line
What happens when a group of alcoholics audition for the show at Hot 'N Dry? Find out in this spectacular, hilarious parody featuring some of A.A.'s most dynamic and talented musical performers.
Location: Horizon Ballroom
10:15pm—Midnight
Spiritual Awakening—Gypsies, Tramps and Thieves
Pull out the Ouija board, the magic 8 ball and let's tarot our cards! If you couldn’t find your love with speed dating just ask the cosmos where Mr. Right is or just say hello to Marilyn, Bette or Joan.
Location: Lobby
10:15pm—11:15pm
Speed Dating II
Intimate relationships in recovery are encouraged. At Hot 'n Dry you might just meet that special someone. Try round two of speed dating. If nothing else, it will give you material for tomorrow's workshop, "Dating in Sobriety"
Location: Plaza Ballroom A & B
10:15pm—2:00am (Pool and Sauna closed from 2:000am—7:30am)
Night Swim
Come out and enjoy a night swim in the warm desert air.
Location: Pool
Saturday
6:00am—9:00am
Breakfast Buffet
Free for registered hotel guests (all others: pay at the door)
Check-in with restaurant hostess.
Location: Terrace Restaurant
6:30am—11:00am
Don’t Slip Tennis Tournament
Join us for another Hot 'n Dry tradition. -- The Tennis Tournament. Bring your racquet and your best game. Towels, water, tennis balls and snacks provided. Meet in lobby for carpool. Start time: 7am. Sign up in lobby.
Location: Desert Princess Country Club, 28555 Landau Blvd., Cathedral City
7:00am—8:00am
Guided Meditation
"Sought through prayer and meditation…". Join us for guided meditation journey and discover uncharted territories of the inner workings of your mind and spirit. This meditation is sure to leave you with wonder and awe as you discover new insights in your inner world.
Location: Plaza Ballroom D
7:30am—9:30am
Second Chance Hike
Missed the hike yesterday? Want do it again? You're in luck! The Museum Trail rises above the city and offers fabulous views of Palm Springs. We'll take this medium-level hike one-step-at-a-time. Wear appropriate shoes. Water and snack provided. Meet in lobby for carpool / shuttle.
Location: Museum Trail, 101 N Museum Dr. Palm Springs
Lobby:
8:00am—1:00pm—Banquet Seating Sign-up
8:00am—6:00pm—Registration Open
8:00am—6:00pm—Raffle Sales Open
8:00am—6:00pm—Commemoratives Sales Open
8:00am—6:00pm—Literature Sales Open
8:00am—6:00pm
Marathon Meetings / Open Workshop
Grab friends and have an intimate meeting in an extraordinarily beautiful boardroom. Perfect for writing, step work, intimate small group meetings or a quiet place to meditate.
A Big Book and the 12 & 12 are in the room.
Location: Whitewater Conference Room
9:00am—10:00am
Last Chance Bootcamp, Hosted by Seth B.
A cardio interval fitness experience that provides a high-intensity, one-hour workout that’s as effective as it is fun. All levels of experience welcome! Come get your early morning grove on!
Location: Plaza Ballroom A
9:00am—10:00am
A.A. Lottery Meeting
Your number didn't get called at yesterday's A.A. morning meeting? We’re sure to hear from you today. Don’t be late for this terribly important date!
Location: Horizon Ballroom
10:15am—11:15am
Workshop: Starting Over in A.A.
Relapse starts long before the first drink!
Location: Tapestry Room
10:15am—11:15am
Workshop: Money and Finance
Self-Supporting alcoholics? Who ever heard of such a thing?
Location: Palm Canyon A & B
12:00pm—2:00pm
Lunch: It's a Wrap! Lunch is Served.
Be sure to bring your Saturday Lunch Meal Ticket found in your registration packet.
Location: Terrace Restaurant
12:30pm—12:45pm
Hot 'n Wet: A Poolside Burlesque
Just when Palm Springs couldn't get any hotter, things get steamy when our sexy A.A. dancers demonstrate the art of the tease. WARNING: THIS RIDE WILL GET YOU WET!
Location: Poolside
1:00pm—2:00pm
Workshop: Al-Anon
All my tricks failed: Fear & control were hard to let go!
Location: Tapestry Room
1:00pm—2:30pm
Workshop: Relationships in Sobriety
Fellows share their experience in bringing the principlesof
Location: Palm Canyon A & B
1:00pm—4:00pm
Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament
Had enough sun? Speed dating let you down? Try our hand at poker! All levels of experience welcome. Prizes awarded! Don't miss this!
Location: Harvey’s Bar
2:00pm—4:00pm
Hearts & Crafts—Bracelet Making II
2nd Chance: Make a friendship bracelet for your new Hot 'n Dry besties, bromance or make one for yourself. Beads, accessories and all components needed are provided!
Location: Terrace Restaurant
2:15pm—3:15pm
Workshop: Singleness of Purpose
The A.A. Member—Medications & Other Drugs
Location: Tapestry Room
2:45pm—4:15pm
Workshop: Dating in Sobriety
“...we grow by our willingness to face & rectify errors & convert them into assets.” A.A. Big Book, p.,124
Location: Palm Canyon A & B
2:30pm—4:30pm
Assassin Game: Hide 'n Seek meets tag!
Grab photos of fellow Hot 'n Dryers before they get yours. Stay on the property. We first meet for our mug shots and identify all players. Photos at 2:30pm. Game at 2:45pm. Meet in lobby. Latecomers won't be able to play…sorry.
Location: Lobby
3:30pm—4:30pm
Workshop: Gratitude
We are taught to differentiate between our wants (which are never satisfied) and our needs (which are always provided for).
Location: Tapestry
6:00pm—7:00pm
Pre-Banquet Buffet
Come enjoy drinks and hors d'oeuvres and mingle before our main event.
Location: Poolside
7:00pm—8:30pm
A Summer's Sunset Banquet
Be sure to bring your Banquet Meal Ticket found in your registration packet.
Location: Horizon Ballroom
8:30pm—9:45pm
A.A. Banquet Meeting
Speaker: Joe C., San Diego, CA
Location: Horizon Ballroom
10:00pm—11:00pm
Entertainment: Comedian: Alec Mapa
Ellen DeGeneres has called him “smart, hilarious and funny.” Variety has said, “Alec Mapa is a freak. No one should be this talented.” With uproarious live performances and groundbreaking television roles, actor and comedian Alec Mapa has entertained audiences worldwide in every imaginable medium.
Location: Horizon Ballroom
11:00pm—2:00am
Hot ‘n Dry Dance Extravaganza
Eddie-X returns to Hot 'n Dry for a memorable Dance Event!
Location: Tapestry Room
11:00pm—2:00am
Dance Recovery
Enjoy water, lemonade, a cool air-conditioned room, comfortable chairs and a quiet environment to unwind, chat with friends or recover from the Dance.
Location: Harvey’s Bar
10:30pm—2:00am (Pool and Sauna closed from 2:000am—7:30am)
Night Swim—Come out and enjoy a night swim in the warm desert air.
Location: Pool
Sunday
6:00am—9:00am
Breakfast Buffet
Free for registered hotel guests (all others: pay at the door)
Check-in with restaurant hostess.
Location: Terrace Restaurant
7:00am—8:00am
Guided Meditation & Sharing
Mediate in a community setting. Reflect on the weekend and what your higher power is saying to you. Can you hear? Can you see where you’re headed?
Location: Plaza Ballroom D
Lobby:
7:30am—9:30am—Raffle Sales Open
7:30am—9:30am—Commemoratives Sales Open
7:30am—9:30am—Literature Sales Open
9:30am—10:30am
A.A. Closing Meeting
Speakers: Ranging in sobriety, four Hot 'n Dry participants share their A.A. story and how the weekend has begun to reinvigorate and reenergize their experience of being sober.
Location: Horizon Ballroom
10:30am—11:30am
The Hot ‘n Dry Raffle!
Last chance to see if Lady Luck is on your side. Raffle sales open for 15 minutes and then it’s time for our legendary raffle hosted by your favorite slot host. Incredible prizes and an hour of gut-wrenching laughter. The perfect send-off to an amazing weekend!
Location: Horizon Ballroom