AA Meetings New Boston, IL

Monday AA Meetings in New Boston

Tuesday AA Meetings in New Boston

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Wednesday AA Meetings in New Boston

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Thursday AA Meetings in New Boston

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Friday AA Meetings in New Boston

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Saturday AA Meetings in New Boston

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Sunday AA Meetings in New Boston

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If you can't find a meeting close to you at the time you're looking for, we recommend checking out nearby towns including: Oakville, Keithsburg, Joy, and Wapello.

Additional local resources: New Boston NA Meetings | New Boston Al-Anon Meetings

What is an AA Meeting?

A meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous is a place where alcoholics and people who struggle with drug use gather for one hour to share their experience, strength, and hope. AA Members who attend an Alcoholic's Anonymous meeting in New Boston, IL will share their experience getting sober through their personal stories with anyone looking to get sober. There is no religious, social or economic association for membership, just the desire to stop drinking, and live a productive existence without alcohol.

Selecting An AA Meeting in New Boston, IL

There are a many different AA meetings in New Boston, IL. prior to selecting the meeting that you are going to attend, it is helpful to know the different types of AA meetings and who can attend each one.

Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous - An Open AA Meeting is open to anyone who wants 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 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 typically 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 take up all of the time and an sometimes they open the floor to discussion at the end.

Alcoholics Anonymous Literature Meeting - A literature meeting typically 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 usually 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 internal contemplation for a portion of the meeting or even the whole time. The meditation may be guided and then followed by a 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 may or may not be followed by a dialogue.

Being that each New Boston 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 New Boston that do not. We recommend calling the local Alcoholics Anonymous intergroup to find out more information on Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings in New Boston, IL, or visiting aa.org to find out more information.

How to get the most out of your first Alcoholics Anonymous meeting in New Boston, IL

To get the most out of your first Alcoholics Anonymous meeting you need to walk in 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 remarks that you raise your hand to introduce yourself as a new member of AA. Make sure to ask for a meeting list, with phone numbers of the group members. The final thing to remember is don’t hesitate to raise your hand and speak, let the group know what lead you to this meeting.