Meeting basics
Planning your visit
Local context
For people comparing AA options near Des Moines, Turning Point is a weekly Men's, Big Book, Open meeting on Monday at 7:00 PM. The notes below focus on the local context, arrival details, and meeting-specific fit.
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 194 listed Monday meetings in this directory.
Getting there
The listed address is 4801 Franklin Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310, 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: SE door- Cafeteria
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; attendance is limited to men.
- 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 is a men's meeting — attendance is limited to men.