Meeting basics
Planning your visit
Local context
For people comparing AA options near Dutchess County, Something Simple Group is a weekly Big Book meeting on Thursday at 7:00 PM. The notes below focus on the local context, arrival details, and meeting-specific fit.
This directory currently lists 196 AA meetings around Dutchess County, which can help if you need a nearby backup time or a different format. Across Albany, there are 183 listed Thursday meetings in this directory.
Getting there
The listed address is 2 Oak St, Beacon, NY 12508, 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 on Cross St.
Meeting-specific guidance
Based on the format tags for this listing, Big Book reading or discussion may be part of the meeting. Group note from the listing: Meeting entrance on Cross Street
- 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 group studies the Big Book (Alcoholics Anonymous). Bring a copy if you have one — most groups have loaners.