Hyde Park Group

Meeting Format

• Open
• Big Book
• Discussion
• Newcomer
• Step Study
• Tradition Study
• Wheelchair Access
• Wheelchair-Accessible Bathroom

Open

Open meetings welcome anyone — family, friends, students, and people who are simply curious — not only those with a drinking or drug problem.

Big Book

The group reads from and discusses the book Alcoholics Anonymous (the "Big Book").

Discussion

A chair introduces a topic and members take turns sharing. This is the most common meeting format.

Newcomer

Designed for people in their first days or weeks. The format usually covers the basics of the program and how meetings work.

Step Study

The meeting works through the Twelve Steps, often using the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions or a step working guide.

Tradition Study

Studies the Twelve Traditions.

Wheelchair Access

The venue is reported as wheelchair accessible by the listing group. Call ahead if you need to confirm details like ramps or restrooms.

Wheelchair-Accessible Bathroom

The venue is reported as wheelchair accessible by the listing group. Call ahead if you need to confirm details like ramps or restrooms.

Notes from the Group

First Sunday: Step Meeting Second Sunday: open Beginner’s Meeting Third Sunday: Big Book Last Sunday: Anniversary (If 5 Sundays, 4th Sunday is open discussion) Parking and entrance to the meeting is in the rear of the school.