Meeting basics
Planning your visit
Local context
F & G Group gives Iowa residents an evening AA option in Des Moines. It meets on Tuesday at 8:00 PM, so it can work well for people building a predictable weekly recovery routine.
This directory currently lists 134 AA meetings around Des Moines, which can help if you need a nearby backup time or a different format. Across Iowa, there are 205 listed Tuesday meetings in this directory.
Getting there
The listed address is 315 E 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50309, 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: Elevator (or stairs) to basement.
Meeting-specific guidance
Based on the format tags for this listing, it is open to observers, family, friends, and anyone interested in learning about AA; the format is especially newcomer-friendly.
- Arrive 5 to 10 minutes early if this is your first time at the location.
- AA meetings are free, though groups may pass a basket for voluntary contributions.
- 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
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 beginners meeting — built for newcomers. Expect basics, patience, and people who remember their first meeting. Arrive a few minutes early and someone will likely greet you.