Monday AA Meetings in Clive
Newport Beach Alano Club
Closed, Women
0 miles from the center of Clive, IA
Newport Beach Alano Club
As Bill Sees It, Closed, English, Newcomer
0 miles from the center of Clive, IA
Christ Church by the Sea
Newcomer, Open, Speaker
0 miles from the center of Clive, IA
Newport Beach Alano Club
Discussion, English, Open
0 miles from the center of Clive, IA
St. Paul's Greek Orthodox Church
Provides proof of attendance. Birthdays weekly.
0 miles from the center of Clive, IA
Newport Beach Alano Club
English, Newcomer, Open
0 miles from the center of Clive, IA
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church (UPSTAIRS)
Closed, English, Women
0 miles from the center of Clive, IA
Heritage Park Community Center
0 miles from the center of Clive, IA
Tuesday AA Meetings in Clive
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Newport Beach Alano Club
As Bill Sees It, Closed, English, Newcomer
0 miles from the center of Clive, IA
St. Andrews Presbyterian Church
Open, Women, English
0 miles from the center of Clive, IA
Christian Science Reading Room
Closed, English, Women
0 miles from the center of Clive, IA
Our Lady Queen of Angels
Closed, English, Men
0 miles from the center of Clive, IA
United Congregational Church
0 miles from the center of Clive, IA
St. Paul's Greek Orthodox Church
St. Paul's Greek Orthodox Church back parking lot
0 miles from the center of Clive, IA
Newport Beach Alano Club
English, Newcomer, Open
0 miles from the center of Clive, IA
Wednesday AA Meetings in Clive
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Newport Beach Alano Club
As Bill Sees It, Closed, English, Newcomer
0 miles from the center of Clive, IA
Newport Beach Alano Club
English, Newcomer, Open
0 miles from the center of Clive, IA
Pacific Church of Irvine
meets in the large multipurpose room
0 miles from the center of Clive, IA
St. Mark Presbyterian Church
As Bill Sees It, English, G, Men, Open
0 miles from the center of Clive, IA
Newport Harbor Lutheran Church
Closed, Discussion, English, Men
0 miles from the center of Clive, IA
Presbyterian Church of the Master
Women
0 miles from the center of Clive, IA
Thursday AA Meetings in Clive
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Newport Beach Alano Club
As Bill Sees It, Closed, English, Newcomer
0 miles from the center of Clive, IA
St. Mark Presbyterian Church
Closed, Women, English
0 miles from the center of Clive, IA
Newport Beach Alano Club
English, Newcomer, Open
0 miles from the center of Clive, IA
Newport Beach Alano Club
Closed, Women
0 miles from the center of Clive, IA
Turtle Rock Community Club House
0 miles from the center of Clive, IA
Friday AA Meetings in Clive
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Newport Beach Alano Club
Closed, English, Men
0 miles from the center of Clive, IA
Newport Beach Alano Club
As Bill Sees It, Closed, English, Newcomer
0 miles from the center of Clive, IA
Newport Beach Alano Club
English, Open, Young People
0 miles from the center of Clive, IA
Newport Beach Alano Club
Discussion, English, Open, Speaker
0 miles from the center of Clive, IA
Cascio's Steakhouse
12 Steps & 12 Traditions, Closed
113.16 miles from the center of Clive, IA
Saturday AA Meetings in Clive
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Newport Beach Alano Club
Closed, Daily Reflections, Discussion, English, Speaker
0 miles from the center of Clive, IA
Presbyterian Church of the Master
Open
0 miles from the center of Clive, IA
St. Mark Presbyterian Church
12 Steps & 12 Traditions, Big Book, Closed, English, Men
0 miles from the center of Clive, IA
Bellevue Christian Church
Speaker, Young People
114.07 miles from the center of Clive, IA
Sunday AA Meetings in Clive
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Newport Aquatic Center
Meditation, Open
0 miles from the center of Clive, IA
Newport Beach Alano Club
Discussion, English, Open
0 miles from the center of Clive, IA
St. Mark Presbyterian Church
Closed, Men
0 miles from the center of Clive, IA
Mariners Church
Everyone is Welcome! Room 204 - 2nd floor
0 miles from the center of Clive, IA
Reed Center In-person and Online
Online Meeting
114.07 miles from the center of Clive, IA
If you can't find a meeting close to you at the time you're looking for, we recommend checking out nearby towns including: Urbandale, Waukee, Grimes, and West Des Moines
Additional local resources: Clive NA Meetings | Clive Al-Anon Meetings
What is an AA Meeting?
AA is a fellowship organized to help those who struggle from dependence to alcohol stay sober. It is free to attend a meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous in Clive, Iowa as the funding is accepted on a [donation from its members.
AA is one of most commonly recognized programs in the United States and around the world that helps countless men and women overcome their alcohol dependance in the pursuit of lifelong recovery. They are typically made up of small groups of recovering alcoholics who share their experiences getting sober and are there to help new members stay sober.
Selecting A meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous in Clive, Iowa
There are a a lot of different AA meetings in Clive, Iowa. Before selecting the meeting that you are going to join, it is helpful to know the different types of AA meetings and what happens at each one.
Open Meeting of AA – An Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous is open to anyone who wishes to attend. You do not have to have an drinking problem to go to an open AA Meeting. Friends, family, and children can join these meetings.
Closed Meeting of AA – A Closed AA Meeting is only for those who have a desire to get sober. It is not open to friends or family.
Big Book Meeting – At these meetings, a member will typically read out of the Big Book and follow the reading with a discussion amongst its members.
Speaker Meeting – At an AA speaker meeting, a member of AA will tell their story and share their journey, strength, and hope with fellow members of AA. The speaker may or may not take up all of the time and members are often encouraged to share their thoughts before wrapping up.
AA Literature Meeting – A literature meeting typically involves reading from one of the AA approved pieces of literature and can often be followed by a discussion amongst the members or a speaker about the literature of topic.
Step Study – An AA step study traditionally focuses on one or two steps per meeting. This can involve a speaker lead discussion about a particular step, literature reading, and could be followed by a discussion about the step(s).
Meditation Meeting – A meditation meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous can involve internal contemplation for a portion of the meeting or even the whole time. The meditation may be guided and is sometimes followed by an open conversation.
Traditions AA Meeting – One or more of the AA traditions will be discussed in thoroughly. This can be done with a speaker, literature lead, and could be followed by a dialogue.
Since each Clive AA meeting is autonomous, they are able to run each meeting as they see fit. Variation of meeting formats is common and you can also find AA meetings in Clive that do not. We recommend calling the local AA intergroup to find out more information on AA Meetings in Clive, Iowa, or visiting aa.org to locate more information.
How to get the most out of your initial Alcoholics Anonymous meeting in Clive, Iowa
To get the most out of your initial Alcoholics Anonymous meeting you need to walk through the front door with an open mind, and the willingness to change. Make sure to give yourself extra time at the start and end because there is always a “before” and “after” for every meeting, where the members of the group gather outside and talk. Make sure during opening remarks that you raise your hand to let the group know this is your first meeting. Make sure to ask for a meeting list, with phone numbers of the group members. Last, but certainly not least don’t hesitate to raise your hand and speak, let the group know what lead you to your first AA meeting.