Meeting basics
Planning your visit
Local context
Don't Miss The Boat is listed as a Big Book, Open meeting every Wednesday at 6:15 PM in the Peaks Island area of Maine, ME. Use this page to check the schedule, format tags, address, and practical visit details before you go.
This is one of the listed AA options we have for the Peaks Island area; if the time is not right, browse the city meeting list for nearby alternatives. Across Maine, there are 129 listed Wednesday meetings in this directory.
Getting there
The listed address is 9 Church Ave, Portland, ME 04108, 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: From Welch St. left on Island Ave to New Bracket Church. Taxi service is available at the boat landing.
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 1 -
- Arrive 5 to 10 minutes early if this is your first time at the location.
- You do not need to bring paperwork, insurance information, or a referral.
- 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.