Monterey Big Book Thumpers AA Meeting

Monterey, California
Mondays
7:00 PM - 8:15 PM

Monterey Big Book Thumpers meets on Monday at 7:00 PM - 8:15 PM in Monterey, California at the St. John's Chapel. This big book, birthday, digital basket meeting welcomes anyone interested in learning about recovery from alcoholism. When you enter the parking lot, follow the drive to the right side of the chapel. The entrance...

Meeting Information

Schedule

Mondays at 7:00 PM - 8:15 PM

Meeting Types

Other
Big Book Study: Focused study of the A.A. Big Book (Alcoholics Anonymous) with guided reading and discussion.
Big Book Study
Meeting Format
Birthday: Special meeting celebrating sobriety anniversaries and milestones.
Birthday
Open: Open to anyone interested in learning about A.A., including family members, friends, and professionals.
Open
Speaker: Features one or more speakers sharing their personal recovery story and experience.
Speaker
Special Focus
Digital Basket: Electronic contributions accepted for group expenses.
Digital Basket
Accessibility
Wheelchair Access: Meeting location is accessible to people using wheelchairs.
Wheelchair Access
Languages Spoken
English: Meeting conducted in English language.
English

Special Meeting Notes

Meeting Notes

▹This is a traditional Big Book study meeting focused on the 12 Steps and recovery from alcoholism. We read from the book Alcoholics Anonymous and hold a discussion based on the reading. The meeting lasts 1 hour and 15 minutes. ▹On the last Monday of each month, we begin with sobriety chip presentations celebrating various lengths of sobriety, followed by a speaker meeting. ▹Everyone is welcome — whether you’re new to A.A., exploring recovery, or supporting a loved one.

Location Notes

When you enter the parking lot, follow the drive to the right side of the chapel. The entrance to the meeting room is located at the back of the building.

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St. John's Chapel

1490 Mark Thomas Dr, Monterey, CA 93940, USA

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Monterey Big Book Thumpers Meeting Schedules

Monterey Big Book Thumpers meets weekly on Monday at 7:00 PM - 8:15 PM (St. John's Chapel).

Monday7:00 PM - 8:15 PM
Current Meeting
Monterey Big Book Thumpers
St. John's Chapel
Big Book
Birthday
Digital Basket
Open
Speaker
Wheelchair Access
English

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Monterey Bay Area Intergroup

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Monterey, CA, USA
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