Meeting basics
Planning your visit
Local context
Monday Night BB & Step Meeting is listed as a Big Book, Open, Online meeting every Monday at 6:00 PM in the Des Moines area of Iowa, IA. Use this page to check the schedule, format tags, address, and practical visit details before you go.
This directory currently lists 137 AA meetings around Des Moines, which can help if you need a nearby backup time or a different format. Across Iowa, there are 195 listed Monday meetings in this directory.
Getting there
The listed address is 5930 Indianola Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320, 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: Fellowship Hall
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.
- You do not need to bring paperwork, insurance information, or a referral.
- 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.
This meeting meets online — use the join link and arrive a couple of minutes early to sort out audio.