Alcoholics Anonymous (A. A.) Meetings in Santa Cruz, California
This page shows all 111 meetings (4 Spanish-speaking) that we know of in the city of Santa Cruz itself. For meetings in the rest of Santa Cruz County, please follow this link.
As with all we do in A. A., we rely on each other for meeting information. Where questions seem especially important to clear up, we have added a little pop-up note (Help!) to alert our visitors and ask for your assistance.
Please let us know – s.i.meetings@gmail.com – of any corrections, additions, subtractions and suggestions you may have – so that, together, we can let those who need us know where to find us.
Meeting Makers Make It ... but they need to know where the meetings are!
This online listing of A. A. meetings is put together from many sources, including local and central office meeting directories, the listings of local clubs and community resources, and direct information from the groups and members involved.
It is offered as a free service to anybody that can use it. It is unaffiliated with any official bodies – or with any organization at all, for that matter.
Notes
— Unless specified as “Closed”, all meetings are open to anyone with an interest in recovery from alcoholism.
— “Closed” meetings are only for those who themselves have “a desire to stop drinking.”
— Unless indicated otherwise, meetings are one hour in length.
— You may generally assume that there is no smoking in the meetings.
— The © symbol next to an address indicates that it is wheelchair-accessible.
— To make finding the meetings easier, and out of respect for our hosts, we try to fully identify the locations in which we meet.
— Where we do have to shorten names, we apologize. E.g., while all Methodists are in fact “United”,
the extra word often doesn't fit well in the lines.
— We have included Maps for each meeting, with pop-up Thomas Guide coordinates, where available.
— The meeting format, if not clear from the group name, is shown separately. If not specified, assume open discussion/participation.
— If only the format is known, the space for a group name is left blank.
— If there really is no A. A. group, however, it is not really an A. A. meeting at all. Please advise!
— Genuine A. A. meetings, and the groups that hold them, are not and never should be affiliated in any way with any locations
in which they are held, whether they be hospitals, schools, clubs, treatment or community centers, etc.
SUNDAY
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Sunday
9 AM
Map
| Santa Cruz
On the Beach, Too Group
Third Ave.//E. Cliff Dr. © Note
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Sunday
9 AM
Map
| Santa Cruz
No Frills Sobriety Group
Santa Cruz Mental Health Services
– Building K –
1400 Emeline Ave.//N. Plymouth St. ©
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Sunday
9 AM
Map
| Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Fellowship Group
412 Front St.//Laurel St. ©
Speaker w. Discussion
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Sunday
10:30 AM
Map
| Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Fellowship Group
412 Front St.//Laurel St. ©
Speaker w. Discussion, Men Only
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Sunday
11 AM
Map
| Santa Cruz
Sunday Morning Spiritual Group
Santa Cruz Mental Health Services
– Building K –
1400 Emeline Ave.//N. Plymouth St. ©
Please wear no fragrances
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Sunday
12 Noon
Map
| Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Fellowship Group
412 Front St.//Laurel St. ©
Speaker w. Discussion
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Sunday
3 PM
Map
| Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Fellowship Group
412 Front St.//Laurel St. ©
Big Book Study – Child-Friendly
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Sunday
6 PM
Map
| Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Fellowship Group
412 Front St.//Laurel St. ©
Step Study
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Sunday
7 PM
Map
| Santa Cruz
Lesbian Women's Group
Calvary Episcopal Church School
532 Center St.//Lincoln St. ©
Women Only, Chips
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Sunday
7 PM
Map
| Santa Cruz
Share Today Group
Santa Cruz Mental Health Services
– Building K –
1400 Emeline Ave.//N. Plymouth St. ©
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Sunday
7 PM
Map
| Santa Cruz
Out of the Trenches Group
River Street Shelter
115-C Coral St.//River St. (CA-9) ©
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Sunday
8 PM
Map
| Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Fellowship Group
412 Front St.//Laurel St. ©
Beginners, Chips
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Sunday
8 PM
Map
| Santa Cruz
Sunday Night Candlelight Group
St. Stephen's Lutheran Church
2500 Soquel Ave.//Capitola Rd. Ext. ©
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Sunday
8:30 PM
Map
| Santa Cruz
Young People's Big Book Study Group
Calvary Episcopal Church
532 Center St.//Lincoln St. ©
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MONDAY
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Monday
7 AM
Map
| Santa Cruz
Sought Through Prayer Group
Calvary Episcopal Church
– Parish Hall –
532 Center St.//Lincoln St. ©
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Monday
9 AM
Map
| Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Fellowship Group
412 Front St.//Laurel St. ©
Speaker w. Discussion
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Monday
11 AM
Map
| Santa Cruz
Sought Through Meditation Group
Calvary Episcopal Church
– Fireside Room –
532 Center St.//Lincoln St. ©
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Monday
12 Noon
Map
| Santa Cruz
Roxas Men’s Group
Church of the Nazarene
115 S. Morrissey Ave.//Gault St. ©
Closed, Step Study, Men Only
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Monday
12 Noon
Map
| Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Fellowship Group
412 Front St.//Laurel St. ©
Speaker w. Discussion
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Monday
1:30 PM
Map
| Santa Cruz
End of the Line Discussion Group
Janus of Santa Cruz
– Upstairs –
718 Carmel St.//7th Ave. ©
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Monday
3 PM
Map
| Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Fellowship Group
412 Front St.//Laurel St. ©
“Came To Believe” – Child Friendly
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Monday
6-7:30 PM
Map
| Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Fellowship Group
412 Front St.//Laurel St. ©
Closed, Topic Discussion
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Monday
7 PM
Map
| Santa Cruz
Out of the Blue Group
Salvation Army Building – Upstairs
721 Laurel St.//Blackburn St. ©
Closed, Men Only
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Monday
7:30 PM
Map
| Santa Cruz
Westside Men’s Big Book Study Group
High Street Community Church
– Education Building, Upstairs –
850 High St.//Kalkar Dr. ©
Closed, Men Only
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Monday
7:30 PM
Map
| Santa Cruz
What A Concept Group
Circle Church, Disciples of Christ
– Fireside Room –
111 Errett Circle/Woodrow Ave. ©
Concepts Discussion (1st & 3rd Mondays only)
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Monday
8 PM
Map
| Santa Cruz
Alternative Group
Calvary Episcopal Church School
532 Center St.//Lincoln St. ©
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Monday
8 PM
Map
| Santa Cruz
B.Y.O.B. Group
Trinity Presbyterian Church
420 Melrose Ave.//Harrison Ave.
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Monday
8 PM
Map
| Santa Cruz
From The Heart Group
Santa Cruz Mental Health Services
– Basement, Building D –
1080 Emeline Ave.//Sutphen St. ©
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Monday
8 PM
Map
| Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Fellowship Group
412 Front St.//Laurel St. ©
Big Book Study
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TUESDAY
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Tuesday
7 AM
Map
| Santa Cruz
Sought Through Prayer Group
Calvary Episcopal Church
– Parish Hall –
532 Center St.//Lincoln St. ©
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Tuesday
9 AM
Map
| Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Fellowship Group
412 Front St.//Laurel St. ©
‘Eperience, Strength & Hope’
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Tuesday
10 AM
Map
| Santa Cruz
Kids R Welcome Group
268 Moore St.//Fridley Dr. © Note
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Tuesday
10 AM or 12 Noon
Help!
Map
| Santa Cruz
Kids R Welcome Group
268 Moore St.//Fridley Dr. ©
Child-Friendly
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Tuesday
11 AM
Map
| Santa Cruz
Sought Through Meditation Group
Calvary Episcopal Church
– Fireside Room –
532 Center St.//Lincoln St. ©
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Tuesday
12 Noon
Map
| Santa Cruz
Roxas Men’s Group
Church of the Nazarene
115 S. Morrissey Ave.//Gault St. ©
Closed, Men Only
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Tuesday
12 Noon
Map
| Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Fellowship Group
412 Front St.//Laurel St. ©
Speaker w. Discussion
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Tuesday
1 PM
Map
| Santa Cruz
Tuesday Women's Brown Baggers Group
High Street Community Church
850 High St.//Kalkar Dr. ©
Women Only
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Tuesday
3 PM
Map
| Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Fellowship Group
412 Front St.//Laurel St. ©
Speaker w. Discussion – Child-Friendly
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Tuesday
5:30 PM
Map
| Santa Cruz
Saved by Grace Group
Trinity Presbyterian Church
420 Melrose Ave.//Harrison Ave. © Note
Chips, Women Only
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Tuesday
6 PM
Map
| Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Fellowship Group
412 Front St.//Laurel St. ©
Speaker w. Discussion
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Martes
6 PM
Mapa
| Santa Cruz
Grupo Espíritu Libre
New Life Community Services
707 Fair Ave.//Delaware Ave.
En español, sesiones abiertas
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Tuesday
7 PM
Map
| Santa Cruz
Trudgers Women's Group
Calvary Episcopal Church
– Fireside Room –
532 Center St.//Lincoln St. ©
Big Book Study, Women Only
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Martes
7:30-9 PM
Mapa
| Santa Cruz
Grupo Santa Cruz
Barrios Unidos
1817 Soquel Ave.//Trevethan St. Note
En español, sesiones abiertas – (831) 334-1140
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Tuesday
8 PM
Map
| Santa Cruz
A. A. Sober Slugs Group
U. C. Santa Cruz
– Cardiff House Women's Center –
1156 High St.//Glenn Coolidge Dr. © Note
No meetings in summer
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Tuesday
8 PM
Map
| Santa Cruz
Back to Basics Group
Circle Church, Disciples of Christ
– Fireside Room –
111 Errett Circle/Woodrow Ave. ©
Big Book Study, Beginners
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Tuesday
8 PM
Map
| Santa Cruz
Westside Group
St. Joseph's Church
544 W. Cliff Dr.//Pelton Ave. ©
Chips 3rd Tuesday
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Tuesday
8 PM
Map
| Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Fellowship Group
412 Front St.//Laurel St. ©
Speaker w. Discussion
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WEDNESDAY
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Wednesday
7 AM
Map
| Santa Cruz
Sought Through Prayer Group
Calvary Episcopal Church
– Parish Hall –
532 Center St.//Lincoln St. ©
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Wednesday
9 AM
Map
| Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Fellowship Group
412 Front St.//Laurel St. ©
Step Study
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Wednesday
11 AM
Map
| Santa Cruz
Sought Through Meditation Group
Calvary Episcopal Church
– Fireside Room –
532 Center St.//Lincoln St. ©
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Wednesday
12 Noon
Map
| Santa Cruz
Roxas Men’s Group
Church of the Nazarene
115 S. Morrissey Ave.//Gault St. ©
Beginners, Men Only
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Wednesday
12 Noon
Map
| Santa Cruz
Men’s 12 x 12 Group
Our Lady Star of the Sea
– Church Hall –
515 Frederick St.//Broadway ©
Men Only
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Wednesday
12 Noon
Map
| Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Fellowship Group
412 Front St.//Laurel St. ©
Speaker w. Discussion
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Wednesday
3 PM
Map
| Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Fellowship Group
412 Front St.//Laurel St. ©
Speaker w. Discussion – Child-Friendly
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Wednesday
6 PM
Map
| Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Fellowship Group
412 Front St.//Laurel St. ©
Topic Discussion
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Wednesday
7:30 PM
Map
| Santa Cruz
Thumper’s Big Book Study Group
First Methodist Church
– Social Hall –
250 California St.//Acadia Ave. ©
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Miércoles
7:30-9 PM
Mapa
| Santa Cruz
Grupo Santa Cruz
Barrios Unidos
1817 Soquel Ave.//Trevethan St. Note
En español, sesiones abiertas – (831) 334-1140
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Wednesday
8 PM
Map
| Santa Cruz
Keep it Simple Group
Calvary Episcopal Church School
532 Center St.//Lincoln St. ©
Chips
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Wednesday
8 PM
Map
| Santa Cruz
Solutions in the Sand Group
Twin Lakes State Beach
7th Ave.//E. Cliff Dr.
Beach bonfire – If raining, at Janus (see Mon., 1:30 PM)
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Wednesday
8 PM
Map
| Santa Cruz
Young People's Underground Group
Santa Cruz Mental Health Services
– Basement, Building D –
1080 Emeline Ave.//Sutphen St. ©
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Wednesday
8 PM
Map
| Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Fellowship Group
412 Front St.//Laurel St. ©
Big Book Study, Chips
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THURSDAY
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Thursday
7 AM
Map
| Santa Cruz
Sought Through Prayer Group
Calvary Episcopal Church
– Parish Hall –
532 Center St.//Lincoln St. ©
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Thursday
7 AM
Map
| Santa Cruz
How It Works Group
Circle Church, Disciples of Christ
– Fireside Room –
111 Errett Circle/Woodrow Ave. ©
Big Book Study
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Thursday
9 AM
Map
| Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Fellowship Group
412 Front St.//Laurel St. ©
Big Book Study
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Thursday
10 AM
Map
| Santa Cruz
Moms In Sobriety Group
225 Rooney St.//Elk St. ©
Literature Discussion, Women Only
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Thursday
11 AM
Map
| Santa Cruz
Sought Through Meditation Group
Calvary Episcopal Church
– Fireside Room –
532 Center St.//Lincoln St. ©
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Thursday
12 Noon
Map
| Santa Cruz
Roxas Men’s Group
Church of the Nazarene
115 S. Morrissey Ave.//Gault St. ©
Closed, Big Book Study, Men Only
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Thursday
12 Noon
Map
| Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Fellowship Group
412 Front St.//Laurel St. ©
Speaker w. Discussion
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Thursday
1 PM
Map
| Santa Cruz
One O’Clock Step Study Group
Viking Hall
240 Plymouth St.//Button St.
Closed
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Thursday
1:30 PM
Map
| Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Fellowship Group
412 Front St.//Laurel St. ©
Speaker w. Discussion, Women Only
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Thursday
3 PM
Map
| Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Fellowship Group
412 Front St.//Laurel St. ©
Speaker w. Discussion – Child-Friendly
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Thursday
6 PM
Map
| Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Fellowship Group
412 Front St.//Laurel St. ©
Speaker w. Discussion
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Thursday
6 PM
Map
| Santa Cruz
Shivering Denizens Group
Calvary Episcopal Church School
532 Center St.//Lincoln St. ©
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Jueves
7:30-9 PM
Mapa
| Santa Cruz
Grupo Santa Cruz
Barrios Unidos
1817 Soquel Ave.//Trevethan St. Note
En español, sesiones abiertas – (831) 334-1140
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Thursday
8 PM
Map
| Santa Cruz
Westside Men’s Step Study Group
Messiah Lutheran Church
– Cottage in Rear –
801 High St.//Spring St.
Closed, Men Only
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Thursday
8 PM
Map
| Santa Cruz
Grateful & Gay Group
Louden Nelson Community Center
301 Center St.//Laurel St. ©
Gay/Lesbian, Chips
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Thursday
8 PM
Map
| Santa Cruz
Women's 5 & 10 Group
Calvary Episcopal Church School
532 Center St.//Lincoln St. ©
Closed, Women Only
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Thursday
8 PM
Map
| Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Fellowship Group
412 Front St.//Laurel St. ©
Young People
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FRIDAY
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Friday
7 AM
Map
| Santa Cruz
Sought Through Prayer Group
Calvary Episcopal Church
– Parish Hall –
532 Center St.//Lincoln St. ©
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Friday
9 AM
Map
| Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Fellowship Group
412 Front St.//Laurel St. ©
Speaker w. Discussion
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Friday
11 AM
Map
| Santa Cruz
Sought Through Meditation Group
Calvary Episcopal Church
– Fireside Room –
532 Center St.//Lincoln St. ©
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Friday
12 Noon
Map
| Santa Cruz
Roxas Men’s Group
Church of the Nazarene
115 S. Morrissey Ave.//Gault St. ©
Closed, Men Only
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Friday
12 Noon
Map
| Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Fellowship Group
412 Front St.//Laurel St. ©
Speaker w. Discussion
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Friday
12 Noon
Map
| Santa Cruz
Big Book Study Group
U. C. Santa Cruz
– Cardiff House Women's Center –
– Building 108 - Room 113H –
1156 High St.//Glenn Coolidge Dr. © Note
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Friday
3 PM
Map
| Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Fellowship Group
412 Front St.//Laurel St. ©
“Living Sober” – Child-Friendly
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Friday
6-7:30 PM
Map
| Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Fellowship Group
412 Front St.//Laurel St. ©
Closed, Speaker w. Discussion
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Friday
6 PM
Map
| Santa Cruz
T. G. I. Women's Group
Janus – Upstairs
718 Carmel St.//7th Ave. ©
Chips, Women Only
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Friday
7 PM
Map
| Santa Cruz
Friday Night Lights Group
Our Lady Star of the Sea Church
– Rear Ruilding, Room 2 –
515 Frederick St.//Broadway ©
Chips
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Friday
7 PM
Map
| Santa Cruz
Live On Friday Night Group
St. Stephen's Lutheran Church
2500 Soquel Ave.//Capitola Rd. Ext. ©
Chips
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Friday
7 PM
Map
| Santa Cruz
The Primary Purpose Group
Circle Church, Disciples of Christ
– Fireside Room –
111 Errett Circle/Woodrow Ave. ©
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Friday
8 PM
Map
| Santa Cruz
Altered Attitude Group
Trinity Presbyterian Church
420 Melrose Ave.//Harrison Ave. © Note
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Friday
8 PM
Map
| Santa Cruz
Candlelight Group
Calvary Episcopal Church School
532 Center St.//Lincoln St. ©
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Friday
8 PM
Map
| Santa Cruz
Friday Night Group
Santa Cruz Mental Health Services
– Basement, Building D –
1080 Emeline Ave.//Sutphen St. ©
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Friday
8 PM
Map
| Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Fellowship Group
412 Front St.//Laurel St. ©
Speaker w. Discussion
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Friday
10 PM
Map
| Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Fellowship Group
412 Front St.//Laurel St. ©
Candlelight
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SATURDAY
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Saturday
7 AM
Map
| Santa Cruz
Any Lengths Group
Trinity Presbyterian Church
420 Melrose Ave.//Harrison Ave. ©
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Saturday
7 AM
Map
| Santa Cruz
Sought Through Prayer Group
Calvary Episcopal Church School
532 Center St.//Lincoln St. ©
1st Saturday Sponsorship Speaker Meeting
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Saturday
7 AM
Map
| Santa Cruz
The Firing Line Group
Circle Church, Disciples of Christ
– Fireside Room –
111 Errett Circle/Woodrow Ave. ©
Big Book Study
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Saturday
9 AM
Map
| Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Fellowship Group
412 Front St.//Laurel St. ©
Speaker w. Discussion
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Saturday
9 AM
Map
| Santa Cruz
On the Beach Group
Third Ave.//E. Cliff Dr. © Note
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Saturday
10:30 AM
Map
| Santa Cruz
Sought Through Meditation Group
412 Front St.//Laurel St. ©
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Saturday
12 Noon
Map
| Santa Cruz
Roxas Group
Church of the Nazarene
115 S. Morrissey Ave.//Gault St. ©
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Saturday
12 Noon
Map
| Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Fellowship Group
412 Front St.//Laurel St. ©
Speaker w. Discussion
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Saturday
2:30 PM
Map
| Santa Cruz
Saturday Matinée Group
Calvary Episcopal Church School
532 Center St.//Lincoln St. ©
Women Only
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Saturday
3 PM
Map
| Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Fellowship Group
412 Front St.//Laurel St. ©
Step Study – Child-Friendly
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Saturday
6 PM
Map
| Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Fellowship Group
412 Front St.//Laurel St. ©
Speaker w. Discussion
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Saturday
6:30 PM
Map
| Santa Cruz
Pleasure Point Group
Center For Conscious Living
1818 Felt St.//17th Ave. ©
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Saturday
8 PM
Map
| Santa Cruz
In the Dark Group
Louden Nelson Community Center
301 Center St.//Laurel St. ©
Chips (to 1 year) 2nd Saturday
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Saturday
8 PM
Map
| Santa Cruz
Saturday Night Live Oak Group
Sutter Hospital
2900 Chanticleer Ave.//Soquel Dr.
Chips
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Saturday
8-9:15 PM
Map
| Santa Cruz
There is a Solution Group
Garfield Park Church
111 Errett Circle/Woodrow Ave. ©
Big Book Study
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Saturday
10 PM
Map
| Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Fellowship Group
412 Front St.//Laurel St. ©
Candlelight
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I am responsible . . .
When anyone, anywhere, reaches out for help, I want the hand of A.A. always to be there.
And for that . . . I am responsible.
— A.A. Grapevine. Reprinted by permission. |
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