Meeting basics
Planning your visit
Local context
Harvest Vineyard gives Iowa residents an early-morning AA option in Ames. It meets on Wednesday at 6:30 AM, so it can work well for people building a predictable weekly recovery routine.
This directory currently lists 44 AA meetings around Ames, which can help if you need a nearby backup time or a different format. Across Iowa, there are 187 listed Wednesday meetings in this directory.
Getting there
The listed address is 320 S 17th St, Ames, IA 50010, USA. Use the directions button before leaving, and allow a little extra time for parking, building entrances, elevators, gates, or room changes.
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; Big Book reading or discussion may be part of the meeting.
- Give yourself a small time buffer; AA meetings often start promptly.
- 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 group studies the Big Book (Alcoholics Anonymous). Bring a copy if you have one — most groups have loaners.