Monday AA Meetings in Chester
Turning Point Center
Closed Big Book AA Meeting Meeting Handicapped accessible
5.85 miles from the center of Chester, VT
Hospital Room A-2 (off cafeteria)
Open Big Book Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting Handicapped Accessible
5.89 miles from the center of Chester, VT
Kittery Lion's Club
Big Book Meeting (B), Closed (C), Discussion (D), Handicapped Accessible (H), Speaker (S)
9.68 miles from the center of Chester, VT
Kittery Lion's Club
Discussion (D), Handicapped Accessible (H), Speaker (S)
9.68 miles from the center of Chester, VT
Flether Memorial Library
Open Literature Handicapped accessible
10.44 miles from the center of Chester, VT
Episcopal Church
Open Disucssion Handicapped Accessible
11.36 miles from the center of Chester, VT
Union Church
Open Step Meeting
13.87 miles from the center of Chester, VT
NewBrook Fire Station
Open Discussion AA Meeting Handicapped accessible
18.99 miles from the center of Chester, VT
Millies Place
Discussion (D), Handicapped Accessible (H), Step Meeting (X)
20.2 miles from the center of Chester, VT
Friends Meetinghouse
Closed Discussion AA Meeting Handicapped Accesssible
20.27 miles from the center of Chester, VT
East Dorset (VSG)
Open Beginners Meeting Discussion
20.99 miles from the center of Chester, VT
Three Corners Community Brick Church
Closed Discussion AA Meeting
21.65 miles from the center of Chester, VT
St. Paul's Catholic Church
Open Discussion AA Meeting Handicapped accessible
24.03 miles from the center of Chester, VT
1st Baptist Church
Open Discussion AA Meeting Literature Handicapped accessible
24.1 miles from the center of Chester, VT
Congregational Church
Closed Step Meeting
24.7 miles from the center of Chester, VT
Tuesday AA Meetings in Chester
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Congr Ch | Pine Room
Discussion (D), Handicapped Accessible (H), Speaker (S)
8.94 miles from the center of Chester, VT
Kittery Lion's Club
Discussion (D), Handicapped Accessible (H), Speaker (S)
9.68 miles from the center of Chester, VT
Black River Senior Center
Open Big Book Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
10.51 miles from the center of Chester, VT
Congregational Church
Open Discussion AA Meeting Handicapped accessible
14.1 miles from the center of Chester, VT
First Congr Ch
Discussion (D), Handicapped Accessible (H), Speaker (S)
14.77 miles from the center of Chester, VT
First Congr Ch
Closed (C), Discussion (D)
14.77 miles from the center of Chester, VT
Millies Place
Big Book Meeting (B), Handicapped Accessible (H)
20.2 miles from the center of Chester, VT
East Dorset Village Street Group
Open Big Book Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous Mens Meeting
20.99 miles from the center of Chester, VT
East Dorset Village Street Group
Open Discussion AA Meeting Women Meeting
20.99 miles from the center of Chester, VT
Chapel of the Snow
Open Speaker Discussion
21.84 miles from the center of Chester, VT
Wallingford Serenity House
Open Discussion AA Meeting Handicapped accessible
23.83 miles from the center of Chester, VT
Wednesday AA Meetings in Chester
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Baptist Church
Open Discussion AA Meeting Womens Meeting
5.65 miles from the center of Chester, VT
Turning Point Center
Open Beginner Discussion Literature Handicapped accessible
5.85 miles from the center of Chester, VT
Turning Point
Open Discussion AA Meeting Handicapped Accessible
5.85 miles from the center of Chester, VT
Community Center Pool Room, Ground Floor
Open Discussion AA Meeting
5.89 miles from the center of Chester, VT
Kittery Lion's Club
Handicapped Accessible (H), Speaker (S)
9.68 miles from the center of Chester, VT
Kittery Lion's Club
Discussion (D), Handicapped Accessible (H), Speaker (S)
9.68 miles from the center of Chester, VT
Senior Center
Open Discussion AA Meeting Handicapped Accessible
10.51 miles from the center of Chester, VT
Rockingham Medical Group (Downstairs)
Open Step Meeting Handicapped Accessible
11.36 miles from the center of Chester, VT
Neighborhood Connections, Mountain Marketplace
Open Speaker Discussion
11.48 miles from the center of Chester, VT
Grace River Ch
Discussion (D), Step Meeting (X)
14.79 miles from the center of Chester, VT
Town Hall
Open Discussion AA Meeting Big Book Handicapped Accessible
15.56 miles from the center of Chester, VT
Millies Place
Discussion (D), Handicapped Accessible (H)
20.2 miles from the center of Chester, VT
Friends Meeting Hall
Closed Speaker Discussion Handicapped Accessible
20.27 miles from the center of Chester, VT
Thursday AA Meetings in Chester
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Congregational Church
Open Discussion AA Meeting Handicapped Accessible
5.89 miles from the center of Chester, VT
Perkinsville Community Church
Open Big Book Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
8.23 miles from the center of Chester, VT
Kittery Lion's Club
Discussion (D), Handicapped Accessible (H), Speaker (S)
9.68 miles from the center of Chester, VT
Rockingham Medical Group (Downstairs)
Open Discussion AA Meeting Handicapped Accessible
11.36 miles from the center of Chester, VT
Millies Place
Big Book Meeting (B), Discussion (D), Handicapped Accessible (H)
20.2 miles from the center of Chester, VT
Millie's Place - Newport Plaza
Big Book Meeting (B), Handicapped Accessible (H)
20.2 miles from the center of Chester, VT
East Dorset Griffith House Library
Closed Discussion AA Meeting
21.04 miles from the center of Chester, VT
Mt. Ascutney Hospital
Open Disucssion Handicapped Accessible
22.34 miles from the center of Chester, VT
Serenity House
Open Discussioin Handicapped accessible
23.83 miles from the center of Chester, VT
Manchester St. Paul's Catholic Church
Open Step Meeting Discussion Handicapped Accessible
24.03 miles from the center of Chester, VT
Manchester 1st Baptist Church
Open Big Book Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous Handicapped Accessible
24.1 miles from the center of Chester, VT
Sunapee Methodist Ch
Closed (C), Handicapped Accessible (H), Step Meeting (X)
26.98 miles from the center of Chester, VT
Friday AA Meetings in Chester
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St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Open Speaker Handicapped Accessible
5.89 miles from the center of Chester, VT
Hospital Rm. A-2 (off cafeteria)
Open Step Meeting Handicapped Accessible
5.89 miles from the center of Chester, VT
Kittery Lion's Club
Discussion (D), Handicapped Accessible (H), Speaker (S)
9.68 miles from the center of Chester, VT
Fletcher Memorial Library
Open Big Book Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous Handicapped Accessible
10.44 miles from the center of Chester, VT
Rockingham Medial Group (Downstairs)
Open Discussion AA Meeting Handicapped Accessible
11.36 miles from the center of Chester, VT
Union Church
Open Discussion AA Meeting
13.87 miles from the center of Chester, VT
Congregational Church
Open Discussion AA Meeting Handicapped accessible
14.1 miles from the center of Chester, VT
First Congr Ch
Big Book Meeting (B), Closed (C), Discussion (D), Handicapped Accessible (H)
14.77 miles from the center of Chester, VT
Windsor SE State Correctional Facility (Prior approval required, see printed list for info )
Closed Speaker Discussion handicapped accessible Correctional Facility
18.65 miles from the center of Chester, VT
Millies Place
Discussion (D), Handicapped Accessible (H)
20.2 miles from the center of Chester, VT
Old Town Building
Open AA Meeting, Discussion (D), Handicapped Accessible
20.82 miles from the center of Chester, VT
Methodist Ch
Discussion (D), Handicapped Accessible (H), Step Meeting (X)
20.91 miles from the center of Chester, VT
East Dorset
Open Step Meeting Discussion
20.99 miles from the center of Chester, VT
Plainfield Comm Baptist Church
Closed (C), Discussion (D)
22.13 miles from the center of Chester, VT
Wallingford Serenity House
Open Big Book Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous Step Meeting
23.83 miles from the center of Chester, VT
Saturday AA Meetings in Chester
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Springfield Turning Point Center
Open Discussion AA Meeting Handicapped Accessible
5.85 miles from the center of Chester, VT
Springfield Congregational Church
Open Discussion AA Meeting
5.89 miles from the center of Chester, VT
Saxtons River Christ Church
Open Disucssion Living Sober
9.67 miles from the center of Chester, VT
Ludlow Senior Center
Open Discussion AA Meeting Handicapped Accessible
10.51 miles from the center of Chester, VT
Congregational Church
Open Discussion AA Meeting Handicapped Accessible
14.1 miles from the center of Chester, VT
The Center Of Recovery
Discussion (D), Speaker (S)
14.65 miles from the center of Chester, VT
Millies Place
Discussion (D), Handicapped Accessible (H)
20.2 miles from the center of Chester, VT
Friends' Meeting House
Closed Step Meeting Handicapped accessible
20.27 miles from the center of Chester, VT
East Dorset (Village Street Group)
Open Speaker Discusssion
20.99 miles from the center of Chester, VT
East Dorset (Village Street Group)
Open Discussion AA Meeting
20.99 miles from the center of Chester, VT
South Congr Ch
Big Book Meeting (B), Discussion (D)
22.24 miles from the center of Chester, VT
Mt. Ascutney Hospital
open Speaker Discussion handicapped Accessible
22.34 miles from the center of Chester, VT
Manchester St. Paul's Catholic Church
Open Living Sover Discussion Handicapped Accessible
24.03 miles from the center of Chester, VT
Congregational Church
Open Discussion AA Meeting Big Book
24.7 miles from the center of Chester, VT
1st United Methodist Church
Open Speaker Discussion
26.66 miles from the center of Chester, VT
If you can't find a meeting close to you at the time you're looking for, we recommend checking out nearby towns including: North Springfield, Springfield, Perkinsville, and Cavendish
Additional local resources: Chester NA Meetings | Chester Al-Anon Meetings
What is an AA Meeting?
AA is a fellowship organized to help alcoholics stay sober. There is no charge to attend an AA Meeting in Chester, Vermont as the funding is donated from its members.
AA is one of most commonly known programs in the United States and around the world that helps countless men and women get sober in the pursuit of lifelong recovery. Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are commonly made up of small groups of recovering alcoholics who share their recovery journey and are there to help new members stay sober.
Choosing An AA Meeting in Chester, Vermont
There are a many different AA meetings in Chester, Vermont. prior to choosing the meeting that you are going to join, it is beneficial to know the different types of AA meetings and what happens at each one.
Open Meeting of AA – An Open AA Meeting 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 AA – A Closed meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous is only for those who have a desire to stop drinking. It is not open to friends or family.
Big Book Meeting – At these meetings, a member will usually read out of the Big Book and then encourage its members to discuss the meeting.
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 members are often encouraged to share their thoughts before wrapping up.
AA Literature Meeting – A literature meeting usually involves reading from one of the AA 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 AA 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 may or may not 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 length of the meeting. The meditation may be guided and is sometimes followed by an open conversation.
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 may or may not be followed by a conversation.
Being that each Chester 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 Chester that do not. We recommend contacting the local AA intergroup to find out more information on AA Meetings in Chester, Vermont, or navigating to aa.org to find out more information.
How to get the most out of your first meeting in Chester, Vermont
To get the most out of your first meeting you need to walk in willing to accept change and be open minded. 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 announcements that you raise your hand to let the group know this is your first meeting. Make sure to inquire about 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.
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