Meeting basics
Planning your visit
Local context
On Wednesday's We Don't Drink is listed as a Speaker, Beginners meeting every Wednesday at 7:00 PM in the Portland area of Maine, ME. Use this page to check the schedule, format tags, address, and practical visit details before you go.
This directory currently lists 138 AA meetings around Portland, 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 1364 Washington Ave, Portland, ME 04103, 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: It's next to the Dunkin donuts, plenty of parking at the church!
Meeting-specific guidance
Based on the format tags for this listing, speaker sharing is part of the format, so newcomers can mostly listen; the format is especially newcomer-friendly. Group note from the listing: No meeting Sep 27, Oct 4, Oct 11!!!
- 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 a speaker meeting: one or more members tell their story — what it was like, what happened, and what it's like now. Great format if you'd rather listen than share.
This is a beginners meeting — built for newcomers. Expect basics, patience, and people who remember their first meeting. Arrive a few minutes early and someone will likely greet you.