Bloomington, IN AA
More information about the formats of meetings listed can be found here: https://area23aa.org/district-10
This document includes:
- Schedule of In-Person Meetings with Social Distancing
- Schedule of Online Meetings
- Basic Information about Zoom
- Best Practices Knowledgebase
***12/24 Club at 1412 W. 11th Street is open for almost all meetings. Chairs are marked 6 feet apart. Everyone must wear a mask. *
Schedule of In-Person Meetings with Social Distancing
SUNDAY
On Awakening Group | Sun @ 8:30a- Now meeting at Butler Park 812 W 9th St, Bloomington, IN 47404. Closed Meeting that focuses on 11th step.
10:00 AM Easy Does It Group | 12/24 Club (1412 W. 11th Street) | Closed Discussion Meeting
Restricted to 25 people. Masks are required. You may bring a drink if you have a straw.
5:30 PM Weekend Sobriety Group | 12/24 Club (1412 W. 11th Street) | Open Discussion Meeting
Restricted to 25 people. Masks are required. You may bring a drink if you have a straw.
8:00 PM Campus Group | Closed 12 Steps & 12 Traditions Discussion (only for those with a desire to stop drinking) | Last Sunday of the month is an Open Speaker Meeting (non-alcoholics welcome to attend as observers)
In-person meeting will be held in parking lot of usual location (United Presbyterian Church, 1701 E 2nd St.). Bring your own chair. The church allows access to one restroom. Only one person at a time allowed in the building. In the event of inclement weather, the meeting will revert to Zoom.
MONDAY
7:00 AM Just For Today | Closed Discussion Meeting (only for those with a desire to stop drinking)
For JFT in-person meetings at First United Methodist Church (219 E 4th St, Bloomington, IN), attendance is limited to 15 people on a first-come basis. All attendees are required to wear maska and maintain 6 foot distances.
Online meeting continues. See Schedule of Online Meetings below for details.
12:15 PM Nooners Group | Closed Discussion Meeting (only for those with a desire to stop drinking) @ 12:15p – Now meeting at the Banneker Center on the corner of 7th and Elm (930 W 7th St)
5:30 PM First Things First | 12/24 Club (1412 W. 11th Street) | Open Discussion Meeting
Restricted to 25 people. Masks are required. You may bring a drink if you have a straw.
8.00 PM Fresh Pickles Young People’s Meeting | Open Discussion Meeting (non-alcoholics welcome to attend as observers)
In-person meeting with social distancing observed at Rev. Ernest D. Butler Park shelter (812 W 9th St, Bloomington, IN). Bring chairs and Big Book.
8:00 PM Bloomington Group | 12/24 Club (1412 W. 11th Street) | Closed Discussion Meeting
Restricted to 25 people. Masks are required. You may bring a drink if you have a straw.
TUESDAY
7:00 AM Just For Today | Closed Discussion Meeting (only for those with a desire to stop drinking)
JFT will resume in-person meetings at First United Methodist Church (219 E 4th St, Bloomington, IN) on Monday, June 22. Attendance will be limited to 15 people on a first-come basis. All attendees are required to wear maska and maintain 6 foot distances.
Online meeting continues. See Schedule of Online Meetings below for details.
6:00 PM Women in Recovery | 12/24 Club (1412 W. 11th Street) | Open Discussion Newcomers Meeting
Restricted to 25 people. Masks are required. You may bring a drink if you have a straw.
Fresh Pickles | Tues and Fri @ 8:00p- Now meeting at the 12/24 Club- 1412 W 11th St.
WEDNESDAY
7:00 AM Just For Today | Closed Discussion Meeting (only for those with a desire to stop drinking)
JFT will resume in-person meetings at First United Methodist Church (219 E 4th St, Bloomington, IN) on Monday, June 22. Attendance will be limited to 15 people on a first-come basis. All attendees are required to wear maska and maintain 6 foot distances.
Online meeting continues. See Schedule of Online Meetings below for details.
5:30 PM All In Group | 12/24 Club (1412 W. 11th Street) | Open Discussion Meeting
Restricted to 25 people. Masks are required. You may bring a drink if you have a straw.
On Awakening Group | Weds @ 5:30 pm – Now meeting at Butler Park 812 W 9th St, Bloomington, IN 47404. Closed Meeting that focuses on 10th and 11th step.
8:00 PM Bloomington Group | 12/24 Club (1412 W. 11th Street) | Closed Book Study Meeting
Restricted to 25 people. Masks are required. You may bring a drink if you have a straw.
THURSDAY
7:00 AM Just For Today | Closed Discussion Meeting (only for those with a desire to stop drinking)
JFT will resume in-person meetings at First United Methodist Church (219 E 4th St, Bloomington, IN) on Monday, June 22. Attendance will be limited to 15 people on a first-come basis. All attendees are required to wear maska and maintain 6 foot distances.
Online meeting continues. See Schedule of Online Meetings below for details.
5:30 PM Comebackers Group | 12/24 Club (1412 W. 11th Street) | Open Book Discussion Meeting
Restricted to 25 people. Masks are required. You may bring a drink if you have a straw.
7:00 PM Tombstone | 12/24 Club (1412 W. 11th Street) | Open Meeting
Restricted to 25 people. Masks are required. You may bring a drink if you have a straw.
FRIDAY
7:00 AM Just For Today | Closed Discussion Meeting (only for those with a desire to stop drinking)
JFT will resume in-person meetings at First United Methodist Church (219 E 4th St, Bloomington, IN) on Monday, June 22. Attendance will be limited to 15 people on a first-come basis. All attendees are required to wear maska and maintain 6 foot distances.
Online meeting continues. See Schedule of Online Meetings below for details.
5:30 PM Weekend Sobriety Group | 12/24 Club (1412 W. 11th Street) | Open Discussion Meeting
Restricted to 25 people. Masks are required. You may bring a drink if you have a straw.
Back To Basics Group | Fri @7:00p – Now meeting @ Clear Creek Church 530 W Church Ln.
8:00 PM Fresh Pickles Young People’s Meeting | Open Discussion Meeting (non-alcoholics welcome to attend as observers) | Now meeting at the 12/24 Club, 1412 W 11th St.
SATURDAY
5:30 PM As Bill Sees It Group | 12/24 Club (1412 W. 11th Street) | Closed Literature Discussion Meeting
Restricted to 25 people. Masks are required. You may bring a drink if you have a straw.
7:00 PM Entirely Ready Group | 12/24 Club (1412 W. 11th Street) | Open Discussion Meeting Meeting
Restricted to 25 people. Masks are required. You may bring a drink if you have a straw.
Schedule of Online Meetings
SUNDAY
SUNDAY
8:30 AM On Awakening | Closed Meditation (only for those with a desire to stop drinking)
Zoom Access
Meeting ID: 889 236 9303
Password: meditate
11:00 AM We Agnostics (an Indianapolis meeting)
Meeting ID 817-9729-6346
password: 901149
8:00 PM Campus Group | Closed 12 Steps & 12 Traditions Discussion (only for those with a desire to stop drinking) | Last Sunday of the month is an Open Speaker Meeting (non-alcoholics welcome to attend as observers)
Zoom Access: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/251104116
(Password: armadillo) | Audio only
Meeting ID: 251104116
PW: armadillo
MONDAY
7:00 AM Just For Today | Closed Discussion Meeting (only for those with a desire to stop drinking)
Zoom Access: https://iu.zoom.us/j/969069623
Meeting ID: 969069623
6:00 PM 5th Traditionists’ Group | Open Literature Step and Tradition Discussion Meeting (non-alcoholics welcome to attend as observers)
Zoom Access
Meeting ID: 706 539 583
Passcode: 680873
7:00pm Monday night EST Live and Let Live Group. Closed LGBTQIA Discussion Meeting. (Only for those with a desire to stop drinking)
The Live and Let Live Group is currently hosting two separate meetings. A phone conference meeting, and a zoom meeting-both are on Monday nights at 7pm EST. Information for both the zoom meeting and the phone meeting is below
Zoom Access
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82192783478?pwd=Y1pOSndOMG9tNEs4TlloeGNQSHVtdz09
Meeting ID: 821 9278 3478
Passcode: service
Join conference call meeting:
dial: (425) 436-6376
pass code: 777632#
TUESDAY
7:00 AM Just For Today | Closed Discussion Meeting (only for those with a desire to stop drinking)
Zoom Access: https://iu.zoom.us/j/969069623
Meeting ID: 960069623
12:15 PM Gift of Hope Group | Closed Step Discussion Meeting (only for those with a desire to stop drinking)
Zoom Access : https://zoom.us/j/298340843 password: 1224
Meeting ID: 298340843
Passcode: 1224
6:00 PM Tuesday Women in Recovery | 12/24 Club 1412 W. 11th Street | Women’s Open Discussion Newcomers Meeting (non-alcoholics welcome to attend as observers)
Meeting ID: 809 931 446
6:00 PM Shivering Denizen Outreach Meeting (Men’s Open Discussion)
Zoom Access: https://iu.zoom.us/j/8801805346
Meeting ID: 8801 805 346
WEDNESDAY
7:00 AM Just For Today | Closed Discussion Meeting (only for those with a desire to stop drinking)
Zoom Access : https://iu.zoom.us/j/969069623
Meeting ID: 969069623
5:30 PM On Awakening | Closed Meditation (only for those with a desire to stop drinking)
Zoom Access: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8892369303
Meeting ID: 889 236 9303
Password: meditate
5:30 PM All in Group | 12/24 Club | Open Discussion Meeting (non-alcoholics welcome to attend as observers)
Zoom Access: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/775506554
Meeting ID: 775 506 554
8:00 PM Invisible Diseases That Are Trying to Kill Us (NA meeting)
Zoom Access: https://zoom.us/j/6619958857
Meeting ID: 661 995 8857
THURSDAY
7:00 AM Just For Today | Closed Discussion Meeting (only for those with a desire to stop drinking)
Zoom Access: https://iu.zoom.us/j/969069623
Meeting ID: 969069623
12:15 PM Gift of Hope Group | Closed Step Discussion Meeting (only for those with a desire to stop drinking)
Zoom Access: https://zoom.us/j/298340843 password: 1224
Meeting ID: 298340843
Passcode: 1224
6:00 PM 5th Traditionists’ Group | Open Newcomers Speaker/Discussion Meeting (non-alcoholics welcome to attend as observers)
Zoom Access: https://iu.zoom.us/j/81363976679
Meeting ID: 813 6397 6679
8:00 PM Campus Group | Closed 12 Steps & 12 Traditions Discussion (only for those with a desire to stop drinking)
Zoom Access: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/251104116 (Password: armadillo)
Meeting ID: 251104116
PW: armadillo
FRIDAY
7:00 AM Just For Today | Closed Discussion Meeting (only for those with a desire to stop drinking)
Zoom Access: https://iu.zoom.us/j/969069623
Meeting ID: 969069623
6:30 PM Shivering Denizens Men’s Group | Closed Men’s Discussion Meeting (only for those with a desire to stop drinking)
Zoom Access: https://iu.zoom.us/j/8801805346
Meeting ID: 8801805346
8:00 PM Fresh Pickles Young People’s Meeting | Open Discussion Meeting (non-alcoholics welcome to attend as observers)
Zoom Access: https://zoom.us/j/6619958857
Meeting ID: 661 995 8857
SATURDAY
9.00 AM Early Birds | Closed Discussion Meeting (only for those with a desire to stop drinking)
Zoom Access: https://zoom.us/j/919837930
Meeting ID: 919 837 930
Passcode: 919837930
9:00 AM The Steps We Took | Closed Literature/Big Book Discussion Meeting (only for those with a desire to stop drinking)
Zoom Access: https://iu.zoom.us/j/96289570060
Meeting ID: 962 8957 0060
Basic Information about Zoom
Zoom is a videoconferencing tool that is widely used for personal and professional purposes. Zoom offers a free level of service. That service allows one to use Zoom for up to 40 minutes. When you participate in a meeting organized by someone with a higher level of Zoom service, you can remain in a meeting for the duration of it. The 40-minute time-limit does not apply in that case.
You can use Zoom on a desktop, on a device (smartphone or tablet), or just by calling in to a number.
This website provides information about how to set up and use Zoom.
Easiest I have found is to set up my laptop by installing the application there. Then when I want to join a meeting, I just click on the link for that meeting. This website explains how to use that desktop option.
Best Practices Knowledgebase
Meeting Practices (for everyone)
- When participating in a meeting, mute yourself whenever you are not speaking. Microphones pick up televisions, nail filing, tapping, or sniffles. This sound is transmitted to the meeting and interrupts the sound of the person speaking.
- Some people opt to turn off video as well as muting, and that is fine.
Organization Practices (for organizers)
- This resource provides information about managing Zoom-bombing. If a more useful resource could be provided here, please advise.
- For each online meeting it helps to have a chair of the meeting and a moderator, two separate roles. The moderator can manage participation while the chair leads the meeting. The moderator could also monitor the chat where meeting participants might note technological issues (for example, calling for everyone to participate voice-only to manage the amount of data trafficking during a meeting).
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