LWR YPG (Lakewood Ranch Young People's Group)

Meeting Format

• 11
• 12x12
• Big Book
• Newcomer
• Literature
• Open
• Speaker
• Wheelchair Access
• Wheelchair-Accessible Bathroom
• Young People

12x12

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

Big Book

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

Newcomer

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

Literature

The group reads from approved fellowship literature and discusses it.

Open

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

Speaker

One or more members share their story at length. Speaker meetings are a good fit if you would rather listen than talk.

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.

Young People

Young people's meetings are aimed at members in their teens, twenties, and thirties, though anyone may attend.

Notes from the Group

The first week of the month is the step of the month meeting. The second week is a Big Book meeting. The third week is a speaker meeting. The fourth week is a meditation meeting. In the event of a fifth week it will be discussion/chair's choice. The group regularly meets up after the meeting at Jeremiah's Italian Ice or Piesano's Pizzaria