AA Meetings Palo Alto, CA

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Below is a comprehensive directory of AA meetings in Palo Alto, California. The closest AA meeting to you is 1.05 miles away and meets on Sunday at 11:15:00 AM.

Monday AA Meetings in Palo Alto

Stanford Ave. Group
University Lutheran Church
Digital Basket, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
1.96 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA

Los Altos Men's Group Men
Christ Episcopal Church
Closed AA Meeting, Men
2.39 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA

Grateful Live Group
Public Defender's Office
Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
2.47 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA

Ladera Mon Nite Grp
Ladera Community Church UCC
AA Speaker Meeting
2.49 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA

10:10 Group
Covenant Presbyterian Church
Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
2.82 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA

Sunrise Big Book
Unity Palo Alto Community Church
AA Big Book Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
2.93 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA

AFTERNOON PENINSULA WOMENS Women
5300 CREST RD RANCHO PALOS VERDES/ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274
Unspecified AA Meeting - Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
3.2 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA

SOUTH BAY 2ND CHANCE
5621 MONTE MALAGA DR RANCHO PALOS VERDES/ROLLING HILLS, CA 90275
Unspecified AA Meeting - Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
3.2 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA

AFTERNOON PENINSULA WOMENS Women
5300 CREST RD RANCHO PALOS VERDES/ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274
Unspecified AA Meeting - Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
3.2 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA

SOUTH BAY 2ND CHANCE
5621 MONTE MALAGA DR RANCHO PALOS VERDES/ROLLING HILLS, CA 90275
Unspecified AA Meeting - Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
3.2 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA

4th Dimension
First Presbyterian Church
AA Big Book Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
3.58 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA

Monday Night Chip
First Presbyterian Church
AA Birthday / Anniversary Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
3.58 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA

Monday Midday Meeting
First Presbyterian Church
Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
3.58 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA

Monday At A Time
First Congregational Church
Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
3.73 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA

Wisdom to Know Women
All Saints Episcopal Church
Closed AA Meeting, Women
3.9 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA

Tuesday AA Meetings in Palo Alto

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Chips and Dyps
Public Defender's Office
AA Birthday / Anniversary Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
2.47 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA

Chips Ahoy
Ladera Community Church UCC
AA Big Book Meeting, Closed AA Meeting
2.49 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA

Tuesday Night Men's Meeting Men
Grace Lutheran Church
Closed AA Meeting, Men, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
2.69 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA

10:10 Group
Covenant Presbyterian Church
Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
2.82 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA

Big Book Men's Group Men
Panera Bread
AA Big Book Meeting, Closed AA Meeting, Men
2.85 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA

Sunrise Came to Believe
Unity Palo Alto Community Church
Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
2.93 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA

WOMAN'S DAILY REFLECTION
5300 CREST RD RANCHO PALOS VERDES/ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274
Unspecified AA Meeting - Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
3.2 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA

PRIMARY PURPOSE WOMEN'S BOOK STUDY Women
26825 ROLLING HILLS RD RANCHO PALOS VERDES/ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274
Unspecified AA Meeting - Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
3.2 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA

52 FROM THE BIG BLUE PARTICIPATION
5721 CRESTRIDGE RD RANCHO PALOS VERDES/ROLLING HILLS, CA 90275
Unspecified AA Meeting - Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
3.2 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA

WOMAN'S DAILY REFLECTION
5300 CREST RD RANCHO PALOS VERDES/ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274
Unspecified AA Meeting - Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
3.2 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA

PRIMARY PURPOSE WOMEN'S BOOK STUDY Women
26825 ROLLING HILLS RD RANCHO PALOS VERDES/ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274
Unspecified AA Meeting - Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
3.2 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA

52 FROM THE BIG BLUE PARTICIPATION
5721 CRESTRIDGE RD RANCHO PALOS VERDES/ROLLING HILLS, CA 90275
Unspecified AA Meeting - Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
3.2 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA

Tuesday Night Happy Hour
First Presbyterian Church
Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
3.58 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA

Palo Alto Step Study/Meditation
First Presbyterian Church
Meditation, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA 12 Step Meeting, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
3.58 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA

Early Tuesday Group
St. Timothy's Episcopal Church
Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
3.97 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA

Wednesday AA Meetings in Palo Alto

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Eleventh Step Group
Congregation Beth Am
Meditation, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA 12 Step Meeting, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
2.39 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA

Joy of Living
Public Defender's Office
Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
2.47 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA

Noon Discussion
Grace Lutheran Church
Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
2.69 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA

10:10 Group
Covenant Presbyterian Church
Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
2.82 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA

Sunrise As Bill Sees It
Unity Palo Alto Community Church
Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
2.93 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA

Wednesday Night Big Book
Unity Palo Alto Community Church
AA Big Book Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
2.93 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA

TORRANCE 1 O'CLOCKERS
26825 ROLLING HILLS RD RANCHO PALOS VERDES/ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274
Unspecified AA Meeting - Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
3.2 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA

MEN'S CROSSTALK BIG BOOK STDY Men
5448 CREST RD RANCHO PALOS VERDES/ROLLING HILLS, CA 90275
Unspecified AA Meeting - Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
3.2 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA

TORRANCE 1 O'CLOCKERS
26825 ROLLING HILLS RD RANCHO PALOS VERDES/ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274
Unspecified AA Meeting - Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
3.2 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA

MEN'S CROSSTALK BIG BOOK STDY Men
5448 CREST RD RANCHO PALOS VERDES/ROLLING HILLS, CA 90275
Unspecified AA Meeting - Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
3.2 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA

One Big Tent
First Congregational Church
Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, Secular, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
3.73 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA

Courage to Change Women
All Saints Episcopal Church
Closed AA Meeting, Women
3.9 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA

Atherton Group
Menlo Park Presbyterian Church
Closed AA Meeting
4.24 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA

Chip Winners
Grant Road Group
Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
4.81 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA

Up the Creek - Big Book Study
Freedom Fellowship: Foothill Covenant Church
AA Big Book Meeting, Digital Basket, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
4.88 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA

Thursday AA Meetings in Palo Alto

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California Avenue Supper Group
University Lutheran Church
Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
1.96 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA

Eleventh Step Meditation
Christ Episcopal Church
Meditation, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA 12 Step Meeting, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
2.39 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA

Los Altos Big Book
Los Altos Lutheran Church
AA Big Book Meeting, Closed AA Meeting
2.42 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA

Just for Today
Public Defender's Office
Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
2.47 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA

Los Altos Group
Los Altos Union Presbyterian Church
AA Birthday / Anniversary Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
2.68 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA

10:10 Group
Covenant Presbyterian Church
Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
2.82 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA

Sunrise Step Study
Unity Palo Alto Community Church
Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA 12 Step Meeting, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
2.93 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA

RANCHO P V WOMEN'S Women
26825 ROLLING HILLS RD RANCHO PALOS VERDES/ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274
Unspecified AA Meeting - Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
3.2 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA

SPEAKERS
2200 VIA ROSA RANCHO PALOS VERDES/ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274
Unspecified AA Meeting - Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
3.2 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA

52 FROM BIG BLUE STEP STUDY
5721 CRESTRIDGE RD RANCHO PALOS VERDES/ROLLING HILLS, CA 90275
Unspecified AA Meeting - Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
3.2 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA

RANCHO P V WOMEN'S Women
26825 ROLLING HILLS RD RANCHO PALOS VERDES/ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274
Unspecified AA Meeting - Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
3.2 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA

SPEAKERS
2200 VIA ROSA RANCHO PALOS VERDES/ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274
Unspecified AA Meeting - Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
3.2 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA

52 FROM BIG BLUE STEP STUDY
5721 CRESTRIDGE RD RANCHO PALOS VERDES/ROLLING HILLS, CA 90275
Unspecified AA Meeting - Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
3.2 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA

Campus Group Discussion
Medical School Office Building
Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
3.46 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA

Newcomers First
First Presbyterian Church
Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
3.58 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA

Friday AA Meetings in Palo Alto

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Big Book Speakers Group
Los Altos Lutheran Church
AA Big Book Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
2.42 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA

T.G.I.F. Speaker / Discussion
Public Defender's Office
Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
2.47 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA

10:10 Group
Covenant Presbyterian Church
Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
2.82 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA

Palo Alto Easy Does It
Peninsula Bible Church
Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
2.91 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA

Sunrise Eleventh Step
Unity Palo Alto Community Church
Meditation, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA 12 Step Meeting, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
2.93 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA

ROLLING HILLS WOMEN'S Women
31290 PALOS VERDES DR W RANCHO PALOS VERDES/ROLLING HILLS, CA 90275
Unspecified AA Meeting - Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
3.2 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA

PENINSULA WOMEN'S Women
5300 CREST RD RANCHO PALOS VERDES/ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274
Unspecified AA Meeting - Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
3.2 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA

ROLLING HILLS WOMEN'S Women
31290 PALOS VERDES DR W RANCHO PALOS VERDES/ROLLING HILLS, CA 90275
Unspecified AA Meeting - Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
3.2 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA

PENINSULA WOMEN'S Women
5300 CREST RD RANCHO PALOS VERDES/ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274
Unspecified AA Meeting - Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
3.2 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA

Palo Alto Group
First Presbyterian Church
Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
3.58 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA

Cottonmouth Meeting
Menlo Park Presbyterian Church
AA Speaker Meeting
4.24 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA

Atherton AA
Menlo Park Presbyterian Church
Unspecified AA Meeting - Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
4.24 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA

Atherton AA
Menlo Park Presbyterian Church
Unspecified AA Meeting - Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
4.24 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA

Up the Creek - Daily Reflections
Freedom Fellowship: Foothill Covenant Church
Digital Basket, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
4.88 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA

Came to Believe
Freedom Fellowship: Foothill Covenant Church
Digital Basket, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
4.88 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA

Saturday AA Meetings in Palo Alto

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Meditation Meeting
Christ Episcopal Church
Meditation, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
2.39 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA

Grace Group of AA
Grace Lutheran Church
Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
2.69 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA

Saturday Night Promises
Covenant Presbyterian Church
Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
2.82 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA

Women's Brunch Women
Covenant Presbyterian Church
Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access, Women
2.82 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA

LGBT Happy Destiny Group
Covenant Presbyterian Church
Gay, Lesbian, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, Transgender
2.82 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA

Desis In Recovery
Covenant Presbyterian Church
Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
2.82 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA

Sunrise Living Sober
Unity Palo Alto Community Church
Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
2.93 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA

HOPE ON THE HILL SPEAKERS
5400 CREST DR RANCHO PALOS VERDES/ROLLING HILLS, CA 90275
Unspecified AA Meeting - Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
3.2 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA

HOPE ON THE HILL SPEAKERS
5400 CREST DR RANCHO PALOS VERDES/ROLLING HILLS, CA 90275
Unspecified AA Meeting - Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
3.2 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA

Too Early Big Book Study
Church of Christ
AA Big Book Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
3.56 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA

Saturday Night Young People
All Saints Episcopal Church
Digital Basket, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access, Young People's AA Meeting
3.9 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA

Mountain View Group
St. Timothy's Episcopal Church
Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
3.97 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA

Saturday Morning Sandhill
St. Bede’s Church
AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
4.18 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA

Sunrise Group
St. Bede’s Church
AA Big Book Meeting
4.18 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA

Sober Dudes Men
Freedom Fellowship: Foothill Covenant Church
Digital Basket, Men, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
4.88 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA

Sunday AA Meetings in Palo Alto

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Sunday Morning Topic Discussion Meeting
Veterans Administration
Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
1.05 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA

Spiritual Step Study
Stanford Graduate Community Center
Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA 12 Step Meeting
2.32 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA

Pass It On Group
Los Altos Youth Center
Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
2.39 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA

Bill & Bob's Book Club
Christ Episcopal Church
Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
2.39 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA

New Steps for Beginners
Unity Palo Alto Community Church
Newcomer, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA 12 Step Meeting, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
2.93 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA

SUNDAY NIGHT BIG BOOK STUDY
28 MOCCASIN LANE RANCHO PALOS VERDES/ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274
Unspecified AA Meeting - Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
3.2 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA

SUNDAY NIGHT BIG BOOK STUDY
28 MOCCASIN LANE RANCHO PALOS VERDES/ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274
Unspecified AA Meeting - Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
3.2 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA

In the Basement (In Rectory Hall)
St. Joseph Catholic Church
Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
3.62 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA

Get Well Group
El Camino Hospital
Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
3.81 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA

Sunlight of the Spirit
Freedom Fellowship: Foothill Covenant Church
Digital Basket, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
4.88 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA

Up the Creek - Daily Reflections
Freedom Fellowship: Foothill Covenant Church
Digital Basket, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
4.88 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA

Daily Reflections
Freedom Fellowship: Foothill Covenant Church
Digital Basket, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
4.88 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA

Occasional Inspiration
Freedom Fellowship: Foothill Covenant Church
Digital Basket, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
4.88 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA

Sunday Spirituality
Holbrook Palmer Park
Newcomer, AA Speaker Meeting, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
5.54 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA

Meditation Meeting
St. Luke's Lutheran Church
Digital Basket, Meditation, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
5.94 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA

If you can't find a meeting close to you at the time you're looking for, we recommend checking out nearby towns including: Los Altos Hills, Stanford, Ladera, and Los Altos.

Additional local resources: Palo Alto NA Meetings | Palo Alto Al-Anon Meetings

What is an AA Meeting?

AA is a fellowship created to help its members obtain sobriety. There is no charge to attend an AA Meeting in Palo Alto, CA as the funding is donated from its members.

AA is one of most highly regarded 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. Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are usually small groups of recovering alcoholics who share their recovery journey and are there to help new members obtain sobriety.

Choosing An AA Meeting in Palo Alto, CA

There are a many different AA meetings in Palo Alto, CA. prior to selecting the meeting that you are going to attend, it is important 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 be an alcoholic to go to an open AA Meeting. Friends, family, and children can attend these meetings.

Closed Meeting of AA - A Closed meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous is only for those who have a desire to stop drinking. Friends and family are not able to attend these meetings.

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 AA speaker meeting, a member of AA will tell their story and share their experience, strength, and hope with fellow members of AA. 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.

AA Literature Meeting - A literature meeting usually 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 typically focuses on a specific step or 2 per meeting. This can involve a speaker lead discussion about a particular step, literature reading, and may or may not be followed by a discussion about the step(s).

Meditation Meeting - A Meditation AA Meeting can involve deep reflection for a portion of the meeting or even the whole time. The meditation may be guided and then followed by a discussion.

Traditions AA Meeting - One or more of the AA traditions will be discussed in extensively. This can be done with a speaker, literature lead, and may or may not be followed by a discussion.

Since each Palo Alto AA meeting is autonomous, they are able to run each meeting as they see fit. Some meeting formats may vary and you can also find AA meetings in Palo Alto that do not. We recommend reaching out to the local AA intergroup to acquire more information on AA Meetings in Palo Alto, CA, or visiting aa.org to find out more information.

How to get the most out of your initial AA meeting in Palo Alto, CA

To get the most out of your initial AA meeting you need to walk through the front door with an open mind, and the willingness to change. Make sure to arrive 30 minutes early and stay 30 minutes after 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 announcements that you raise your hand to let the group know this is your first meeting. Don't forget to inquire about a meeting list, with phone numbers of the group members. The final thing to remember is don’t be afraid to raise your hand and speak, let the group know what lead you through their doors that day.