Meeting basics
Planning your visit
Local context
For people comparing AA options near Dutchess County, Serenity on the Hudson is a weekly Beginners, Open meeting on Sunday at 11:00 AM. 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 142 listed Sunday meetings in this directory.
Getting there
The listed address is 291 Mill St, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601, 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: new group
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.
- Arrive 5 to 10 minutes early if this is your first time at the location.
- 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 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.