Monday AA Meetings in Shorewood
Mustard Seed In-person and Online
Big Book, Closed, Online Meeting
0.77 miles from the center of Shorewood, IL
Mustard Seed In-person and Online
Big Book, Closed, Online Meeting
0.77 miles from the center of Shorewood, IL
McHenry Alano Club
Big Book, Closed, Wheelchair Access
0.77 miles from the center of Shorewood, IL
Chicago Area Service Office
Closed, Wheelchair Access
4.85 miles from the center of Shorewood, IL
02-8736 Online
Closed, Daily Reflections, Discussion, Online Meeting
12.67 miles from the center of Shorewood, IL
West Suburban Alano Club
Closed, Discussion
13.35 miles from the center of Shorewood, IL
675317 Online
Closed, Location Temporarily Closed, Newcomer, Online Meeting
14.81 miles from the center of Shorewood, IL
Tuesday AA Meetings in Shorewood
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20-1171 Online
Big Book, Closed, Location Temporarily Closed, Online Meeting
0.77 miles from the center of Shorewood, IL
Camden Serenity Group
Discussion, Open, Wheelchair Access
1.73 miles from the center of Shorewood, IL
Bethany Community Center
Big Book, Closed, English
4.82 miles from the center of Shorewood, IL
Chain of Lakes Community Bible Church
Closed, Discussion
6.21 miles from the center of Shorewood, IL
Lake View Presbyterian Church In-person and Online
Closed, Online Meeting, Speaker, Women
6.21 miles from the center of Shorewood, IL
Chicago Area Service Office
Closed, Wheelchair Access
10.3 miles from the center of Shorewood, IL
Village Green Baptist Church
Big Book, Closed, Step Meeting, Tradition Study
12.58 miles from the center of Shorewood, IL
Wednesday AA Meetings in Shorewood
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Mustard Seed In-person and Online
Big Book, Closed, Online Meeting
0.77 miles from the center of Shorewood, IL
Mustard Seed In-person and Online
Big Book, Closed, Online Meeting
0.77 miles from the center of Shorewood, IL
04-6399 Online
Digital Basket, Location Temporarily Closed, Online Meeting, Speaker
6.21 miles from the center of Shorewood, IL
Round Lake Alano Club
Closed, Discussion
6.21 miles from the center of Shorewood, IL
Wicker Park Lutheran Church In-person and Online
Closed, Literature, Online Meeting
7.01 miles from the center of Shorewood, IL
Elmhurst Presbyterian Church
Closed, Discussion
10.3 miles from the center of Shorewood, IL
02-8746 Online
Closed, Online Meeting
12.67 miles from the center of Shorewood, IL
02-8749 Online
Closed, Online Meeting
12.67 miles from the center of Shorewood, IL
West Suburban Alano Club
Closed, Discussion, Step Meeting
13.35 miles from the center of Shorewood, IL
Thursday AA Meetings in Shorewood
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Lord of Life Lutheran Church
Big Book, Closed, Discussion
0.77 miles from the center of Shorewood, IL
Camden Serenity Group
Discussion, Open, Wheelchair Access
1.28 miles from the center of Shorewood, IL
Covenant Community Fellowship Church
Closed, English
3.37 miles from the center of Shorewood, IL
02-8751 Online
Closed, Online Meeting
12.67 miles from the center of Shorewood, IL
Mokena Fellowship Center
Closed, Discussion
12.67 miles from the center of Shorewood, IL
Crystal Lake Alano Club
Closed, Daily Reflections
13.44 miles from the center of Shorewood, IL
Alano of Des Plaines
Closed, Daily Reflections, Discussion, English
13.62 miles from the center of Shorewood, IL
Serenity House In-person and Online
Closed, Discussion, Online Meeting
13.62 miles from the center of Shorewood, IL
Friday AA Meetings in Shorewood
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Mustard Seed In-person and Online
Big Book, Closed, Online Meeting
0.24 miles from the center of Shorewood, IL
Mustard Seed In-person and Online
Big Book, Closed, Online Meeting
0.77 miles from the center of Shorewood, IL
Mustard Seed In-person and Online
Closed, Online Meeting
0.77 miles from the center of Shorewood, IL
Crystal Lake Alano Club
Big Book, Closed, Daily Reflections, Literature
0.77 miles from the center of Shorewood, IL
Temporarily Inactive
AA Meeting
6.21 miles from the center of Shorewood, IL
St. Charles Borromeo Church In-person and Online
Closed, Discussion, Online Meeting
7.01 miles from the center of Shorewood, IL
Alano of Des Plaines
Candlelight, Closed, Discussion
7.01 miles from the center of Shorewood, IL
Saturday AA Meetings in Shorewood
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Camden Serenity Group
Discussion, Open, Wheelchair Access
1.28 miles from the center of Shorewood, IL
Serenity House In-person and Online
Closed, Daily Reflections, Discussion, Online Meeting
12.67 miles from the center of Shorewood, IL
103 N State St., Belvidere, IL 61008
Closed
14.81 miles from the center of Shorewood, IL
United Methodist Church In-person and Online
Big Book, Closed, Online Meeting
14.86 miles from the center of Shorewood, IL
Mokena Fellowship Center
Closed, Discussion
16.18 miles from the center of Shorewood, IL
Mokena Fellowship Center
Closed, Discussion
16.18 miles from the center of Shorewood, IL
Sunday AA Meetings in Shorewood
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Camden Serenity Group
Discussion, Open, Wheelchair Access
1.28 miles from the center of Shorewood, IL
658742 Temporarily Inactive
Big Book, Closed, Location Temporarily Closed, Wheelchair Access
5.21 miles from the center of Shorewood, IL
New Town Alano Club
Literature, Newcomer, Open
6.21 miles from the center of Shorewood, IL
Cameron’s Comrades Online
Big Book, Location Temporarily Closed, Online Meeting, Open, Wheelchair Access
7.01 miles from the center of Shorewood, IL
Alano Club of the Northside
Candlelight, Closed
7.01 miles from the center of Shorewood, IL
16-0497 Inactive
Closed, Location Temporarily Closed
7.01 miles from the center of Shorewood, IL
Online
Closed, Discussion, Location Temporarily Closed, Online Meeting, Wheelchair Access
9.95 miles from the center of Shorewood, IL
Grupo Reencuentro Vera Cruz
Closed, Daily Reflections, Spanish
13.44 miles from the center of Shorewood, IL
If you can't find a meeting close to you at the time you're looking for, we recommend checking out nearby towns including: Joliet, Crystal Lawns, Idylside, and Rockdale.
Additional local resources: Shorewood NA Meetings | Shorewood Al-Anon Meetings
What is an AA Meeting?
An Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting is a place where alcoholics and people who struggle with substance abuse gather for one hour to share their experience, strength, and hope. AA Members who attend an Alcoholic's Anonymous meeting in Shorewood, IL will share their experience getting sober through their personal stories with anyone seeking help with a drinking problem. There is no religious, social or economic association for membership, just the want to get sober, and live a fulfilling existence without alcohol.
Choosing An Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting in Shorewood, IL
There are a many different AA meetings in Shorewood, IL. Before choosing 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 has a desire to attend. You do not have to have an alcohol addiction 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 get sober. It is not open to friends or family.
Big Book Meeting - At Big Book meetings, a member will commonly 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 take up all of the time and can often be followed by a discussion amongst the members.
AA Literature Meeting - A literature meeting commonly 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 a specific step or 2 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 deep reflection 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 AA Meeting - One or more of the AA traditions will be discussed in depth. This can be done with a speaker, literature lead, and could be followed by a conversation.
Since each Shorewood 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 Shorewood that do not. We recommend contacting the local AA intergroup to acquire more information on AA Meetings in Shorewood, IL, or navigating to aa.org to locate more information.
How to get the most out of your first AA meeting in Shorewood, IL
To get the most out of your first AA meeting you need to walk through the front door with an open mind, and the willingness to change. Make sure to be ready to arrive early and stay late 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. Don't forget to request a meeting list, with contact information 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 through their doors that day.