Monday AA Meetings in Shirley
Senior Center
Closed (C), Step Meeting (12)
4.65 miles from the center of Shirley, MA
United Parish Church
Closed (C), Discussion (D), Wheelchair Access (H)
5.18 miles from the center of Shirley, MA
Unitarian Universalist Church
Discussion (D), Open (O)
5.24 miles from the center of Shirley, MA
Unitarian Universalist Church
Discussion (D), Open (O)
5.24 miles from the center of Shirley, MA
St. Mark's Church
Big Book (BB), Closed (C), Wheelchair Access (H)
5.41 miles from the center of Shirley, MA
First Church Parish House
Discussion (D), Open (O), Women (W)
6.52 miles from the center of Shirley, MA
First Parish Church
Big Book (BB), Open (O), Step Meeting (12)
7.81 miles from the center of Shirley, MA
Faith United Church
Closed (C), Discussion (D)
8.08 miles from the center of Shirley, MA
Lost Lake Fire Station
Closed (C), Step Meeting (12)
8.18 miles from the center of Shirley, MA
Church of Good Shepard
Open (O), Step Meeting (12), Women (W)
8.46 miles from the center of Shirley, MA
First Church Unitarian
Closed (C), Step Meeting (12)
8.87 miles from the center of Shirley, MA
Tuesday AA Meetings in Shirley
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Unitarian Universalist Church
Discussion (D), Open (O)
5.24 miles from the center of Shirley, MA
Unitarian Universalist Church
Discussion (D), Open (O)
5.24 miles from the center of Shirley, MA
United Methodist Church
Big Book (BB), Open (O), Step Meeting (12)
5.71 miles from the center of Shirley, MA
First Church Parish House
Open (O), Wheelchair Access (H)
6.52 miles from the center of Shirley, MA
Emanuel Lutheran Church
Discussion (D), Open (O), Speaker (S)
7.85 miles from the center of Shirley, MA
Church of Good Shepard
Closed (C), Step Meeting (12)
9.65 miles from the center of Shirley, MA
St. Bridget's
Open (O), Wheelchair Access (H)
12.75 miles from the center of Shirley, MA
Wednesday AA Meetings in Shirley
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Congregational Church of Harvard
Closed (C), Discussion (D)
4.64 miles from the center of Shirley, MA
Unitarian Universalist Church
Discussion (D), Open (O)
5.24 miles from the center of Shirley, MA
Unitarian Universalist Church
Discussion (D), Open (O)
5.24 miles from the center of Shirley, MA
First Church Parish House
Big Book (BB), Open (O)
6.52 miles from the center of Shirley, MA
Faith United Church
Closed (C), Discussion (D)
8.08 miles from the center of Shirley, MA
Faith United Church
Closed (C), Discussion (D)
8.08 miles from the center of Shirley, MA
United Methodist Church
Open (O), Wheelchair Access (H)
10.5 miles from the center of Shirley, MA
Prince of Peace Parish Church
Closed (C), Step Meeting (12)
12.78 miles from the center of Shirley, MA
Thursday AA Meetings in Shirley
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St Andrew's Episcopal Church
Open (O)
3.88 miles from the center of Shirley, MA
Unitarian Universalist Church
Discussion (D), Open (O)
5.24 miles from the center of Shirley, MA
Unitarian Universalist Church
Discussion (D), Open (O)
5.24 miles from the center of Shirley, MA
First Parish Church
Big Book (BB), Open (O), Step Meeting (12)
7.81 miles from the center of Shirley, MA
Faith United Church
Closed (C), Discussion (D)
8.08 miles from the center of Shirley, MA
St. Camillus Church
Discussion (D), Open (O), Speaker (S)
8.26 miles from the center of Shirley, MA
The Lawrence Library
Closed (C), Step Meeting (12)
9.28 miles from the center of Shirley, MA
St. Matthew's
Open (O), Step Meeting (12)
9.84 miles from the center of Shirley, MA
First Feder. Church
Big Book (BB), Open (O), Women (W)
10.51 miles from the center of Shirley, MA
Friday AA Meetings in Shirley
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Unitarian Universalist Church
Discussion (D), Open (O)
5.24 miles from the center of Shirley, MA
Unitarian Universalist Church
Discussion (D), Open (O)
5.24 miles from the center of Shirley, MA
Faith United Church
Closed (C), Discussion (D)
8.08 miles from the center of Shirley, MA
Cotuit Federated Church
Open (O), Step Meeting (12)
14.2 miles from the center of Shirley, MA
Addictions Referral Center
Closed (C), Discussion (D)
14.5 miles from the center of Shirley, MA
Addictions Referral Center
Discussion (D), Open (O)
14.5 miles from the center of Shirley, MA
Addictions Referral Center
Discussion (D), Open (O), Wheelchair Access (H)
14.5 miles from the center of Shirley, MA
Saturday AA Meetings in Shirley
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St. Theresa Church
Discussion (D), Open (O)
4.57 miles from the center of Shirley, MA
Our Lady of the Lake
Beginner's Meeting Beforehand (*), Open (O)
4.91 miles from the center of Shirley, MA
Deaconess Nashoba Hospital
Big Book (BB), Closed (C), Wheelchair Access (H)
5.04 miles from the center of Shirley, MA
Unitarian Universalist Church
Discussion (D), Open (O)
5.24 miles from the center of Shirley, MA
A.I.R.
Closed (C), Discussion (D)
8.46 miles from the center of Shirley, MA
St. Matthew's
Discussion (D), Open (O), Speaker (S), Wheelchair Access (H), Women (W)
9.84 miles from the center of Shirley, MA
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Discussion (D), Open (O)
10.87 miles from the center of Shirley, MA
Fletcher Library
Discussion (D), Open (O)
11.58 miles from the center of Shirley, MA
St. Bridget's
Discussion (D), Men (M), Open (O), Speaker (S), Wheelchair Access (H)
12.75 miles from the center of Shirley, MA
Addictions Referral Center
Discussion (D), Open (O)
14.5 miles from the center of Shirley, MA
Addictions Referral Center
Closed (C), Step Meeting (12)
14.5 miles from the center of Shirley, MA
St. Matthias
Discussion (D), Open (O), Speaker (S)
14.6 miles from the center of Shirley, MA
Sunday AA Meetings in Shirley
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Unitarian Universalist Church
Open (O), Wheelchair Access (H)
5.24 miles from the center of Shirley, MA
VFW
Closed (C), Discussion (D), Step Meeting (12)
10.01 miles from the center of Shirley, MA
Old Town Hall
Beginner's Meeting Beforehand (*), Open (O)
10.53 miles from the center of Shirley, MA
The Recovery Connection
Big Book (BB), Open (O), Step Meeting (12)
14.5 miles from the center of Shirley, MA
Addictions Referral Center
Closed (C), Discussion (D), Speaker (S), Wheelchair Access (H)
14.5 miles from the center of Shirley, MA
Immaculate Ch Ctr
Big Book Meeting (B), Discussion (D), Handicapped Accessible (H), Speaker (S)
15.64 miles from the center of Shirley, MA
Emerson Hospital
Beginner's Meeting Beforehand (*), Open (O)
15.82 miles from the center of Shirley, MA
If you can't find a meeting close to you at the time you're looking for, we recommend checking out nearby towns including: Devens, Still River, Ayer, and Lunenburg.
Additional local resources: Shirley NA Meetings | Shirley Al-Anon Meetings
What is an AA Meeting?
An AA Meeting is a place where alcoholics and people who struggle with drug use gather for one hour to express their experience, strength, and hope. AA Members who attend an Alcoholic's Anonymous meeting in Shirley, MA will share their experience getting sober through their personal anecdotes with anyone seeking help with a drinking problem. There is no religion, creed or race, for membership, just the want to achieve sobriety, and live a productive existence without alcohol.
Selecting An Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting in Shirley, MA
There are a a lot of different AA meetings in Shirley, MA. prior to choosing the meeting that you are going to attend, it is beneficial to know the different types of AA meetings and what happens at 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 Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting. Friends, family, and children can attend these meetings.
Closed Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous - 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 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 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 can often be followed by a discussion amongst the members.
Alcoholics Anonymous Literature Meeting - A literature meeting typically involves reading from one of the Alcoholics Anonymous approved pieces of literature and an sometimes they open the floor to discussion at the end 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 might be followed by a discussion about the step(s).
Meditation Meeting - A Meditation Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting can involve deep reflection 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 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 might be followed by a conversation.
Since each Shirley Alcoholics Anonymous 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 Alcoholics Anonymous meetings in Shirley that do not. We recommend reaching out to the local Alcoholics Anonymous intergroup to find out more information on Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings in Shirley, MA, or navigating to aa.org to locate more information.
How to Get The Most From an Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting in Shirley, MA
The most successful members of Alcoholics Anonymous have found success through getting involved in the program. If you are attending your first AA meeting and really want to get sober, we advise following the suggestions of the AA members that have come before you.
It is recommended that you accept where you are at with you sobriety and admit that you need help. Part of staying sober is helping the new people of Alcoholics Anonymous in Shirley stay sober, so people are going to be more than willing to help you get sober too. Raise your hand, introduce yourself, admit that you need help.