Meeting basics
Planning your visit
Local context
Saturday Bright Beginnings Group is listed as a Beginners, Open meeting every Saturday at 7:30 PM in the Albany 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 166 AA meetings around Albany 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 89 Hudson Ave, Green Island, NY 12183, 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: Handicap Accessible
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; the format is especially newcomer-friendly. Group note from the listing: Beginning 4/6/24
- 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 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.