Meeting basics
Planning your visit
Local context
12 Steps & 12 Traditions gives Iowa residents an evening AA option in Chariton. It meets on Friday at 5:30 PM, so it can work well for people building a predictable weekly recovery routine.
This directory currently lists 3 AA meetings around Chariton, which can help if you need a nearby backup time or a different format. Across Iowa, there are 179 listed Friday meetings in this directory.
Getting there
The listed address is 205 S Grand St, Chariton, IA 50049, USA. Use the directions button before leaving, and allow a little extra time for parking, building entrances, elevators, gates, or room changes. Location note from the listing: Stairs to Basement: Enter the stairwell through the side door located on the same side as the church’s main parking lot entrance. The Clubroom is immediately to the right at the bottom of the stairwell landing. Signs are visible for added guidance.
Meeting-specific guidance
The listing does not include a specialized format tag, so expect a general AA meeting format unless the group announces otherwise.
- Give yourself a small time buffer; AA meetings often start promptly.
- You can sit quietly and listen; sharing is optional.
- Confirm the time and location with the group or intergroup when possible, especially around holidays.
This guidance is generated from the meeting schedule, address, format tags, local area fields, and intergroup/source notes stored for this listing.
Meeting format notes
Arrive a few minutes early, grab a seat anywhere, and stay after to say hello if you're comfortable. There are no dues or fees — a basket is passed for voluntary contributions. Nobody will make you talk.