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Beginner's Meeting

Des Plaines, Illinois
Saturdays
7:15 PM
Meeting Information

Schedule

Saturdays at 7:15 PM

Meeting Types

Meeting Format

Discussion: Members share experiences and discuss recovery topics in an interactive group setting.
Discussion
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

Group Type

Gay: Specifically for gay men in recovery from alcohol addiction.
Gay

Special Focus

Newcomer: Designed specifically for people new to A.A. with basic program information.
Newcomer

Languages Spoken

English: Meeting conducted in English language.
English

Notes

HYBRID - In Person and Zoom Meeting are combined Meeting ID: 839 1127 0409 Password: Beginners (*note capitalization on “Beginners”) Dial in (301) 715-8592

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Triangle Club

1638 R St NW #120, Washington, DC 20009, USA

Online Meeting Access

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Phone Access

+13017158592,,83911270409#,,,,108777713#

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Sundays
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Same Location
Nueva Alianza
E, 570 E Northwest Hwy, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA
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AA Speaker

Wednesdays
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA
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Positive Plus

Wednesdays
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
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Alano of Des Plaines
1535 E Oakton St, Des Plaines, IL 60018, USA
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AA Speaker

Wednesdays
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedSpeakerEnglish
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Saturday Step Meeting

Saturdays
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Same Location
Alano of Des Plaines
1535 E Oakton St, Des Plaines, IL 60018, USA
Meeting Types & Format:
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Beginners

Tuesdays
8:30 PM - 9:30 PM
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1029 Graceland Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedEnglish
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Happy Days

Mondays
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Same Location
Alano of Des Plaines
1535 E Oakton St, Des Plaines, IL 60018, USA
Meeting Types & Format:
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Step/ Discussion

Tuesdays
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Same Location
Alano of Des Plaines
1535 E Oakton St, Des Plaines, IL 60018, USA
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionStep MeetingEnglish
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Open Meditation Meeting

Sundays
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Same Location
Alano of Des Plaines
1535 E Oakton St, Des Plaines, IL 60018, USA
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenEnglish
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Step/ Discussion

Fridays
10:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Same Location
Alano of Des Plaines
1535 E Oakton St, Des Plaines, IL 60018, USA
Meeting Types & Format:
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Beginners Meeting

Mondays
8:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Same Location
Alano of Des Plaines
1535 E Oakton St, Des Plaines, IL 60018, USA
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedEnglishNewcomer
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