Monday AA Meetings in Andover
Church of American Martyrs
Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
30.31 miles from the center of Andover, NY
St Robert Bellarmine Church
Beginner, Big Book, Tradition Study
30.31 miles from the center of Andover, NY
St. John's Evangelist Church
Discussion Meeting Closed AA Meeting
35.05 miles from the center of Andover, NY
St. John's Evangelist Church
Discussion Meeting Closed AA Meeting
35.05 miles from the center of Andover, NY
United Methodist Church
Discussion, Open
54.24 miles from the center of Andover, NY
Tuesday AA Meetings in Andover
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Clarksville Community Church
Discussion Meeting Open Meeting
23.36 miles from the center of Andover, NY
Hollis Woods Community Church
Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
30.31 miles from the center of Andover, NY
St. John The Evangelist
Big Book Beginners Meeting Open Meeting
32.12 miles from the center of Andover, NY
St. John The Evangelist
Big Book Open Meeting
32.12 miles from the center of Andover, NY
Wednesday AA Meetings in Andover
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Church of American Martyrs
Alcoholics Anonymous Step Meeting
30.31 miles from the center of Andover, NY
St. John Episcopal Church
Step Study Meeting Discussion Meeting Big Book Open Meeting
35.05 miles from the center of Andover, NY
St. John Episcopal Church
Step Study Meeting Discussion Meeting Big Book Open Meeting
35.05 miles from the center of Andover, NY
Hope United Methodist Church
Step Study Meeting Handicap Accessible Anniversary Closed AA Meeting
36.49 miles from the center of Andover, NY
Hope United Methodist Church
Handicap Accessible Discussion Meeting Closed AA Meeting
36.49 miles from the center of Andover, NY
Central Christian Church
Closed AA Meeting
41.72 miles from the center of Andover, NY
Thursday AA Meetings in Andover
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Hollis Woods Community Church
Beginners Meeting of Alcoholic's Anonymous
30.31 miles from the center of Andover, NY
First Baptist Church
Discussion, Open, Wheelchair Access
60.79 miles from the center of Andover, NY
Henrietta UCC
Discussion, Men, Open, Women
62.95 miles from the center of Andover, NY
Henrietta UCC
11th Step Meditation, Open, Wheelchair Access
62.95 miles from the center of Andover, NY
Friday AA Meetings in Andover
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St. John The Evangelist
Beginners Meeting Open Meeting
32.12 miles from the center of Andover, NY
St. John The Evangelist
Traditions Meeting Big Book Open Meeting
32.12 miles from the center of Andover, NY
St Mary's Parish Center
Discussion, Open, Wheelchair Access
44.31 miles from the center of Andover, NY
United Church Of Christ
Discussion, Open, Speaker
45.83 miles from the center of Andover, NY
Unitarian Universalist Church
Big Book, Closed
55.18 miles from the center of Andover, NY
First Presbyterian Church
Discussion, Men, Open, Wheelchair Access
56.41 miles from the center of Andover, NY
Jeannette UP Church
Open Speaker Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
60.07 miles from the center of Andover, NY
Saturday AA Meetings in Andover
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St. John The Evangelist
Big Book Open Meeting
32.12 miles from the center of Andover, NY
Zion Episcopal Church
Discussion, Open, Wheelchair Access
52.21 miles from the center of Andover, NY
Kershaw Park Picnic Area (left of Canandaigua Lady, if RAIN: in Pavillion behind Twisted Rail Brewing Co.)
Discussion, Open
56.52 miles from the center of Andover, NY
Le Roy United Methodist
Discussion, Open, Wheelchair Access
57.47 miles from the center of Andover, NY
If you can't find a meeting close to you at the time you're looking for, we recommend checking out nearby towns including: Alfred, Wellsville, Stannards, and Whitesville
Additional local resources: Andover NA Meetings | Andover Al-Anon Meetings
What is an AA Meeting?
Alcoholics Anonymous is a program organized to help its members get sober. Attendance is free at an Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting in Andover, New York as the funding is voluntarily contributed from its members.
Alcoholics Anonymous is one of most commonly recognized programs in the United States and around the world that helps countless men and women achieve sobriety in the pursuit of lifelong recovery. AA meetings are typically made up of small groups of people who share their experiences getting sober and are there to help new members get sober.
Selecting An AA Meeting in Andover, New York
There are a many different AA meetings in Andover, New York. prior to choosing the meeting that you are going to join, it is important to know the different types of AA meetings and what happens at each one.
Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous – An Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous is open to anyone who wishes to attend. You do not have to be an alcoholic to go to an open AA Meeting. Friends, family, and children can join these meetings.
Closed Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous – A Closed Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting is only for those who have a desire to get sober. It is not open to friends or family.
Big Book Meeting – At Big Book meetings, a member will usually read out of the Big Book and follow the reading with a discussion amongst its members.
Speaker Meeting – At an Alcoholics Anonymous speaker meeting, a member of Alcoholics Anonymous will tell their story and share their journey, strength, and hope with fellow members of Alcoholics Anonymous. The speaker may or may not talk through the duration of the meeting and an sometimes they open the floor to discussion at the end.
Alcoholics Anonymous Literature Meeting – A literature meeting usually revolves around reading from one of the Alcoholics Anonymous 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 Alcoholics Anonymous step study typically 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 AA Meeting can involve internal contemplation for a portion of the meeting or even the entire meeting. The meditation may be guided and is sometimes followed by an open discussion.
Traditions Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting – One or more of the Alcoholics Anonymous traditions will be discussed in thoroughly. This can be done with a speaker, literature lead, and could be followed by a conversation.
Since each Andover Alcoholics Anonymous meeting is autonomous, they are able to run each meeting as they see fit. Some meeting formats may vary and you can also find Alcoholics Anonymous meetings in Andover that do not. We recommend calling the local Alcoholics Anonymous intergroup to get more information on Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings in Andover, New York, or navigating to aa.org to find out more information.
How to benefit the most from your initial Alcoholics Anonymous meeting in Andover, New York
To benefit the most from 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 introduce yourself as a new member of AA. Make sure to request a meeting list, with phone numbers of the group members. Last, but certainly not least don’t be afraid to raise your hand and speak, let the group know what lead you to your first AA meeting.