Meeting basics
Planning your visit
Local context
How It Works gives Albany residents an evening AA option in Columbia County. It meets on Saturday at 7:00 PM, so it can work well for people building a predictable weekly recovery routine.
This directory currently lists 36 AA meetings around Columbia County, which can help if you need a nearby backup time or a different format. Across Albany, there are 163 listed Saturday meetings in this directory.
Getting there
The listed address is 1 Taconic Pl, Chatham, NY 12037, 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: Rear of 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.
- 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 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.