Promising Beginnings - Big Book AA Meeting

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Des Moines, Iowa
Wednesdays
7:00 PM

Promising Beginnings - Big Book meets on Wednesday at 7:00 PM in Des Moines, Iowa at the 1st Unitarian Church. This big book study, discussion, open meeting welcomes anyone interested in learning about recovery from alcoholism. Park east side/ meeting in Auditorium.

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1st Unitarian Church

1800 Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315, USA

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Promising Beginnings - Big Book Weekly Schedule

This meeting takes place weekly on Wednesday at 7:00 PM (1st Unitarian Church).

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Park east side/ meeting in Auditorium

Wednesday
7:00 PM
Today
1st Unitarian Church
Big Book
Discussion
Open
English

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