For people comparing AA options near Des Moines, Des Moines Foxhall- Hybrid is a weekly Speaker, Open, Online meeting on Thursday at 7:30 PM. The notes below focus on the local context, arrival details, and meeting-specific fit.
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The listed address is 5201 Urbandale Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310, USA. Use the directions button before leaving, and allow a little extra time for parking, building entrances, elevators, gates, or room changes. Because this is marked hybrid, there may also be an online access option; confirm the current link with the group if you are not attending in person. Location note from the listing: USE WEST DOUBLE DOORS- FACING PARKING LOT -> LEFT, GO UPSTAIRS
Based on the format tags for this listing, it is open to observers, family, friends, and anyone interested in learning about AA; speaker sharing is part of the format, so newcomers can mostly listen.
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This is an open meeting — anyone may attend, including family members, friends, students and anyone curious about AA. You won't be asked to speak or identify as an alcoholic.
This is a speaker meeting: one or more members tell their story — what it was like, what happened, and what it's like now. Great format if you'd rather listen than share.
This meeting meets online — use the join link and arrive a couple of minutes early to sort out audio.