As well as its Wednesday session, the Phoenix Group holds a second closed Alcoholics Anonymous meeting on Saturdays at 8.15pm, again at the Charleville Centre on Church Avenue in Tullamore, Co. Offaly. Having a Saturday option means members are not limited to a single evening each week, and it suits people whose work or family commitments make Wednesdays difficult. Attendance is restricted to those with a desire to stop drinking, in line with AA's closed-meeting format, so it is not intended for relatives or visiting professionals. The meeting is free, informal and does not require any booking or introduction beforehand. Anyone from Tullamore or the wider Co. Offaly area who wants to try a Saturday evening meeting instead of the midweek one is welcome to arrive shortly before 8.15pm.
Is the Saturday Phoenix Group meeting the same as the Wednesday one?
It's the same group and closed-meeting format, held at the same venue, just on a different evening for those who prefer Saturdays.
Do I need to be a member of anything to attend?
No formal membership exists. You simply need a desire to stop drinking, and there is no fee or booking required.
What if I have accessibility needs?
Wheelchair access at the Charleville Centre has not been confirmed for this meeting, so it is worth asking in advance if you have mobility requirements.
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