Meeting basics
Planning your visit
Local context
For people comparing AA options near Dutchess County, Back To The Big Book Group is a weekly Big Book, Open meeting on Friday at 7:30 PM. The notes below focus on the local context, arrival details, and meeting-specific fit.
This directory currently lists 191 AA meetings around Dutchess County, which can help if you need a nearby backup time or a different format. Across Albany, there are 186 listed Friday meetings in this directory.
Getting there
The listed address is 38 Broad St, Fishkill, NY 12524, 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: Enter through parking lot in rear, one flight up, no smoking in building
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 can sit quietly and listen; sharing is optional.
- 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.