Meeting basics
Planning your visit
Local context
Northern Bay Big Book Group gives Maine residents an evening AA option in Penobscot. It meets on Thursday at 7:00 PM, so it can work well for people building a predictable weekly recovery routine.
This directory currently lists 6 AA meetings around Penobscot, which can help if you need a nearby backup time or a different format. Across Maine, there are 121 listed Thursday meetings in this directory.
Getting there
The listed address is 14 Southern Bay Rd, Penobscot, ME 04476, 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 21 -
- Give yourself a small time buffer; AA meetings often start promptly.
- 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.