Meeting basics
Planning your visit
Local context
The Patio Group gives Phoenix residents an early-morning AA option in Tempe. It meets on Thursday at 7:00 AM, so it can work well for people building a predictable weekly recovery routine.
This directory currently lists 100 AA meetings around Tempe, which can help if you need a nearby backup time or a different format. Across Phoenix, there are 270 listed Thursday meetings in this directory.
Getting there
The listed address is 8600 S McClintock Dr, Tempe, AZ 85284, USA. Use the directions button before leaving, and allow a little extra time for parking, building entrances, elevators, gates, or room changes.
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. Group note from the listing: Meets outside 7 days a week. Patio chairs are available or bring your own patio chair if you'd like. This is an outdoor meeting but moves inside depending on the weather. There are smoking and non-smoking areas.
- If you are new, getting there a few minutes early makes it easier to ask where the room is.
- You can sit quietly and listen; sharing is optional.
- 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.