Meeting basics
Planning your visit
Local context
Common Solution Group gives Maine residents an evening AA option in Damariscotta. It meets on Wednesday at 6:30 PM, so it can work well for people building a predictable weekly recovery routine.
This directory currently lists 8 AA meetings around Damariscotta, which can help if you need a nearby backup time or a different format. Across Maine, there are 129 listed Wednesday meetings in this directory.
Getting there
The listed address is 4 Bristol Rd, Damariscotta, ME 04543, USA. Use the directions button before leaving, and allow a little extra time for parking, building entrances, elevators, gates, or room changes.
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; Big Book reading or discussion may be part of the meeting. Group note from the listing: District 9 -This is a new format ; on a 35 week cycle. Starting at the forwards and going to page 192. There will be 4 rotating speakers talking on the Big Book reading for the day. It will be opened up for discussion on the reading afterwards.
- 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 group studies the Big Book (Alcoholics Anonymous). Bring a copy if you have one — most groups have loaners.