Meeting basics
Planning your visit
Local context
Eye Opener INPERSON is listed as a Big Book, Beginners, Open meeting every Saturday at 7:00 AM in the Ulster 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 184 AA meetings around Ulster County, which can help if you need a nearby backup time or a different format. Across Albany, there are 161 listed Saturday meetings in this directory.
Getting there
The listed address is 19 Barclay St, Saugerties, NY 12477, 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: Side entrance; Old Knights of Columbus Bldg on S-curve of Route 9W
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; the format is especially newcomer-friendly. Group note from the listing: Begins week of 10/11/2021
- Arrive 5 to 10 minutes early if this is your first time at the location.
- 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.
This is a beginners meeting — built for newcomers. Expect basics, patience, and people who remember their first meeting. Arrive a few minutes early and someone will likely greet you.