GroupHistoryofMondayCentral Apri1 7,1944 Date of sobriety of Dave B. October 19,1944 Alcoholic Foundation informs Dave that they feel that he isthe one to get A.A.going in Quebec. January, 1945. Dave not very successful in sobering up drunks but he stays sober by hyperactive 12 step work. January 26,1945.Marty Mann (first sober woman) visits Montreal to speak on behalf of National Councilfor Education on Alcohol.Dave holds meeting in his house.Seven drunks attend. Article in Gazette attracts members. By April 1945,meeting are being held on Monday and Thursday in Dave’s house.Twenty-six members. May, 1945.Room at Montreal Forum is rented. $10.00 per month. The groupgrowsrapidlyand Dave isforced toassignpeople to specific nights.Much resentment over this and the group splits and the Snowdon Men’s Group is formed.60 members at time of split. June, 1947. Forced to leave Forum due to all-night card games and meetings briefly located to Channing Hall at 3415 Simpson Street. April,1948.Monday Central 1ocated at Legion Hall,1140 Drummond Street. Early 1950,Monday Central moved to “Above Rex Tavern,” corner of Dorchester and Drummond Street. meeting in this location was on June 4,1960. Apoint of interest is thatup to1950only those with six months sobrietyandwho were members ofthe”RedChip Club”could participate on the business committees.