Meeting basics
Planning your visit
Local context
Living Sober is listed as a Big Book, Beginners, Open, Step Study meeting every Wednesday at 5:30 PM in the Bellevue area of Seattle, WA. Use this page to check the schedule, format tags, address, and practical visit details before you go.
This directory currently lists 202 AA meetings around Bellevue, which can help if you need a nearby backup time or a different format. Across Seattle, there are 243 listed Wednesday meetings in this directory.
Getting there
The listed address is 12302 NE 8th St, Bellevue, WA 98005, 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: Second Friday of the month
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; the format is especially newcomer-friendly; step-study material may be used.
- If you are new, getting there a few minutes early makes it easier to ask where the room is.
- 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.
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.