Meeting basics
Planning your visit
Local context
New Hope Group-Hybrid gives Iowa residents an evening AA option in West Des Moines. It meets on Sunday at 5:00 PM, so it can work well for people building a predictable weekly recovery routine.
This directory currently lists 18 AA meetings around West Des Moines, which can help if you need a nearby backup time or a different format. Across Iowa, there are 184 listed Sunday meetings in this directory.
Getting there
The listed address is Hope Lutheran, 925 Jordan Creek Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266, 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: Room 220
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.
- Arrive 5 to 10 minutes early if this is your first time at the location.
- 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.