Meeting basics
Planning your visit
Local context
Chapter Five Group is listed as a Big Book, Closed meeting every Wednesday at 12:00 PM in the Dutchess County area of Albany, NY. Use this page to check the schedule, format tags, address, and practical visit details before you go.
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 173 listed Wednesday 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 closed to people who have a desire to stop drinking; 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 a closed meeting — attendance is limited to people who have a desire to stop drinking. If that's you, you belong here, even on day one.
This group studies the Big Book (Alcoholics Anonymous). Bring a copy if you have one — most groups have loaners.