Spirit of Sobriety Club Livens Up Strip Mall
Spirit of Sobriety club was founded to provide alcohol-free nightlife.
Stepping into the nondescript storefront in a Helmo Avenue strip mall offers a bit of a surprise: The space, with a jukebox, pool table, concession stand, stage and a dance floor is set for a party. One thing, however, is conspicuously absent. Behind the bar are coffeemakers, snacks and sodas, but no liquor. The Spirit of Sobriety (SOS) Club is an alcohol-free venue. Founded in 1981, the nonprofit was originally called the Camel Club. Owner Ken Douglas said after he quit using drugs and alcohol in 1974, he was looking for substance-free ways to have fun. "I was sitting at an AA meeting one Friday night with my buddies and we were all bored to tears," he said. "After the meetings, there was just nowhere to go." When Douglas found out a …
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Doug Peterson
7:19 pm on Wednesday, February 23, 2011
I know Ken personaly and he is a great guy and has help me get to the point of where I am today with 25+ years sober starting out at the CC Club Doug P more ›