Meeting basics
Planning your visit
Local context
St. Paul Non-Smoker Friday Night gives Iowa residents an evening AA option in Des Moines. It meets on Friday at 8:00 PM, so it can work well for people building a predictable weekly recovery routine.
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 179 listed Friday meetings in this directory.
Getting there
The listed address is 815 High 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: Non-Smokers - Enter Back Door Parking in Rear - At the end of the hall DMYPG - Enter North Side - Downstairs
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.
- If you are new, getting there a few minutes early makes it easier to ask where the room is.
- 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.