Meeting basics
Planning your visit
Local context
For people comparing local AA options, Southwest Siders is a weekly Big Book, Closed meeting on Wednesday at 7:00 PM. The notes below focus on the local context, arrival details, and meeting-specific fit.
This directory currently lists 626 AA meetings across Seattle, which can help if you need a backup time or a different format. There are 243 listed Wednesday meetings in this directory.
Getting there
The listed address is 4105 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116, 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: Meeting entrance is in the alley behind the church.
Meeting-specific guidance
Based on the format tags for this listing, it is closed to people who have a desire to stop drinking; Big Book reading or discussion may be part of the meeting.
- Give yourself a small time buffer; AA meetings often start promptly.
- 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 closed meeting — attendance is limited to people who have a desire to stop drinking. If that's you, you belong here, even on day one.
This group studies the Big Book (Alcoholics Anonymous). Bring a copy if you have one — most groups have loaners.