Face to Face Meetings in Rockland County (PDF)

last updated December 4, 2023

Tradition Five: Each group has but one primary purpose—to carry its message to the alcoholic who still suffers.

Need Meeting Lists for your group, please use the form below to request and we will contact you for delivery.

Please contact the Meeting List Chair about meeting openings as they occur.  The Rockland County Meeting Lists and the website will be updated accordingly.  This will ensure that face-to-face meetings are accessible to all, including those unable to attend virtual meetings.  Hybrid meetings combine virtual meetings and Face-to-Face meetings.

Before attending, please check meeting notes on location, social distancing, masks, location, etc.

Go to Find a Meeting for a full list of meetings.

Things to Consider before Re-opening Physical Meetings

Information on Contact Tracing


Monday

Monday


7:30 am      Sunrise Hybrid
Type:           Closed – Step meeting – last Monday of month Traditions
Location:   Pilgrim Baptist Church (basement), 80 N. Franklin St., Nyack
Notes:         Door (black) will open at 7am – meeting at 7:30. Coffee is available, No food allowed.


12:00 pm   Congers Women’s Group F2F
Type:           Closed Step/ Women
Location:   VFW, 66 Lake Rd, Congers

Notes:   Follow 6 ft social distance and/or wear a mask.


6:00 pm      Thruway Men’s Group  F2F
Type:           Closed Discussion
Location:  New Hempstead Presbyterian Church,  484 New Hempstead Rd, New City, NY 10956
Notes:
Face-to-Face indoors.  Follow social distancing guidelines (6 feet spacing) and  wear a mask. Non-smoking location. No food or drink.


6:00 pm      Fellowship Road  F2F
Type:           Closed Literature
Location:  St Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 84 Ehrhardt Rd., Pearl River, NY
Notes:
Bring your own refreshments, masks absolutely required, no literature provided. Maximum capacity is 25.


6:30 pm      The Great News Group
Type:           Closed Literature Discussion
Location:  The Parlor at Tappan Reformed Church, 35 Kings Hwy, Tappan, NY   

Notes:          Alternate literature meeting of Came to Believe and Drop the Rock
Meeting on side of church. Parking across the street from church side entrance.


7:00  pm      West Nyack Group  Hybrid
Type:           Closed Beginners
Location:   St. Anthony’s Roman Catholic Church,  The Old Stone Church, 36 W. Nyack Rd, Nanuet, NY

Access Info:  Online access (Zoom format)
Phone: +1(929) 205-6099, Meeting ID: 890 1432 7680, password: 715634
Notes: 
F2F – the basement of the St Anthony’s Old Stone Church.
Meeting suggestions / requests: Please follow the CDC recommended guidelines. Also, this is a NON-SMOKING location.

Concurrent virtual meeting (via Zoom) will continue the the same meeting id and password.

7:00 pm      Any Lengths 
Type:           Open Beginner
Location:   Elim Alliance Church, 40 Lake Rd, Valley Cottage, NY
Notes: 

7:30 pm      Congers by the Book (Men’s)
Type:           Closed Discussion
Location:   Veterans Memorial Association building, 66 Lake Rd, Congers, NY

Notes:         next to the Congers fire dept, downstairs meeting room, men only.


7:30 pm      Footprints  F2F  (new location as of September 1, 2021)
Type:           Open Speakers
Location: United Methodist Church, 130 Franklin Ave, Pearl River, NY   

Notes: Face-to-Face will meet inside follow social distancing guidelines (6 feet spacing) and/or wear a mask.


8:15 pm      Any Lengths 
Type:           Open Speaker
Location:   Elim Alliance Church, 40 Lake Rd, Valley Cottage, NY
Notes: 

Tuesday

Tuesday


7:30 am:     Sunrise Hybrid
Type:           Open Beginners – Living Sober
Location:   Pilgrim Baptist Church (basement), 80 N. Franklin St., Nyack
Notes:         Door (black) will open at 7am – meeting at 7:30. Coffee is available, No food allowed.


NOON        Freedom Of Choice
Type:          Closed – Step
Location:  Grace Episcopal Church, 130 1st Ave, Nyack


5:15 pm:    Grapevine
Type:          Closed Discussion
Location:  United Methodist Church of New City, 76 Congers Rd., New City, NY 
Notes: masks required.


6:00 pm:   Thruway Men’s Group  F2F
Type:           Step/Tradition (bring your own book)
Location:   New Hempstead Presbyterian Church,  484 New Hempstead Rd, New City, NY
Notes:
Face-to-Face indoors.  Follow social distancing guidelines (6 feet spacing) and  wear a mask. Non-smoking location. No food or drink.


6:00 pm:    Fellowship Road  F2F
Type:           Closed Discussion
Location:   St Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 84 Ehrhardt Rd., Pearl River, NY
Notes:
Bring your own refreshments, masks absolutely required, no literature provided. Maximum capacity is 25.


6:30 pm:   Grapevine
Type:          Closed Step
Location:  United Methodist Church of New City, 76 Congers Rd., New City, NY 
Notes: masks required.


6:30 pm:    Rockland Freethinkers 
Type:           Open, Secular, Beginners, Speaker, Discussion, Step, Tradition
Location:   Foundations Recovery Community Center, 25 Smith St, Suite #107, Nanuet, NY
Notes:
 In-Person. Physical distancing, masks, bring your own refreshments. Rotating format. Foundations entrance is toward the back of the Nanuet Pavilion building, in the parking area. Suite #107.


7:15 pm:     Suffern Group  F2F
Type:           Closed Step/Tradition
Location:   All Souls Community Church, 81 Washington Ave, Suffern, NY

Notes: No food/drink allowed inside the meeting. No smoking or vaping allowed on church grounds.
There is a separate virtual Step/Tradition meeting occurring at the same time. 


7:30 pm:     Sparkill Candlelight
Type:            Closed Literature
Location:    Christ Church, 14 Union St, Sparkill, NY

Notes:


7:30 pm:     Step By Step     
Type:            Open Beginners
Location:    St John the Devine Episcopal Church, 170 Mott Farm Road, Tompkins Cove, NY 

Notes: Serving coffee


8:00 pm:     Primary Purpose     
Type:            Closed discussion
Location:    Basement of Toner Hall of St Margaret’s Catholic Church, 115 W Central Ave, Pearl River, NY

Notes: Meets at 8 PM back in the basement of the church (Toner Hall) Entrance is handicap accessible. Entrance on Summit Ave


8:30 pm:    Suffern Group  F2F
Type:           Open Beginners
Location:   All Souls Community Church, 81 Washington Ave, Suffern, NY

Notes:  No food/drink allowed inside the meeting. No smoking or vaping allowed on church grounds.

Wednesday

Wednesday

7:30 am      Sunrise Hybrid
Type:           Open Speakers, Celebration last Wednesday of month
Location:  Pilgrim Baptist Church (basement), 80 N. Franklin St., Nyack
Notes:         Door (black) will open at 7am – meeting at 7:30. Coffee is available, No food allowed.


10:30 am    Keep on Steppin  F2F
Type:           Closed Discussion
Location:   Trinity Episcopal Church, 28 Chapel St, Garnerville

Notes: Masks required. Social distancing. No food or drink supplied.  Bring your own.


NOON         Congers Women’s Meeting  F2F
Type:           Closed Daily Reflections
Location:   VFW Meeting Hall, 66 Lake Road, Congers
Notes:
 Follow social distancing guidelines and  wear a mask.


NOON         Freedom Of Choice
Type:           Open – Big Book
Location:   Grace Episcopal Church, 130 1st Ave, Nyack


6:00 pm     Thruway Men’s Group
Type:           Closed Beginner
Location:   New Hempstead Presbyterian Church,  484 New Hempstead Rd, New City
Notes:
Face-to-Face indoors.  Follow social distancing guidelines (6 feet spacing) and  wear a mask. Non-smoking location. No food or drink.


6:00 pm      Fellowship Road 
Type:           Closed Big Book
Location:   St Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 84 Ehrhardt Rd., Pearl River
Notes:
Bring your own refreshments, masks absolutely required, no literature provided. Maximum capacity is 25.  Bring you own book.


6:30 pm      Just For Today (Hybrid)
Type:           Open Discussion
Location:   The Reform Temple of Rockland, 330 N Highland Ave, Nyack
Notes: COVID card w/booster, Mask optional
.


6:30 pm      The Great News Group
Type:           Literature Discussion
Location:   The Parlor at Tappan Reformed Church, 35 Kings Hwy, Tappan

Notes: Week 1. Slogan Topic Beginners (1 speaker) 2. Anniversary/Open Speaker 3. Step & Spiritual Principle (1 Speaker) 4. Open Speaker 5. Open Speaker; Meeting on side of church. Parking across the street from church side entrance.


7:00 pm      Nauraushaun Group
Type:            Open Beginner
Location:    Nauraushaun Presbyterian Church, 51 Sickletown Road, Pearl River

Notes: First Wednesday – Step meeting (starts Jan 3, 2024)  – Last Wednesday Anniversary


7:00 pm       Airmont Group 
Type:            Closed Big Book Discussion
Location:    Tallman Bible Church,  280 Rt 59, Suffern


8:00 pm      Young and Free Group    –   New Location 
Type:            Open Beginner’s Speaker Topic Meeting
Location:    Clarkstown Reformed Church, 107 Strawtown Road, West Nyack

Notes:  Masks required unless vaccinated. Maintain social distancing.


9:00 pm      Palisades Hybrid 
Type:            Closed Discussion
Location:    Palisades Presbyterian Church, 117 Washington Springs Rd., Palisades

Thursday

Thursday


7:30 am      Sunrise Hybrid
Type:           Closed – BigBook
Location:   Pilgrim Baptist Church (basement), 80 N. Franklin St., Nyack
Notes:         Door (black) will open at 7am – meeting at 7:30. Coffee is available, No food allowed.


10:30 am    New City
Type:            Closed Discussion
Location:    The United Methodist Church of New City, 76 Congers Rd, New City, NY


NOON         FREEDOM OF CHOICE
Type:           Open – Speaker/Discussion
Location:  
Grace Episcopal Church, 130 1st Ave, Nyack
Notes:        
Last Thursday is Anniversary


6:00 pm     Thruway Men’s Group  F2F
Type:           Open Speaker
Location:   New Hempstead Presbyterian Church,  484 New Hempstead Rd, New City, NY
Notes:
Face-to-Face indoors.  Follow social distancing guidelines (6 feet spacing) and  wear a mask. Non-smoking location. No food or drink.


6:00 pm      Fellowship Road  F2F
Type:            Closed Step/Tradition
Location:    St Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 84 Ehrhardt Rd., Pearl River, NY
Notes:
Bring your own refreshments, masks absolutely required, no literature provided. Maximum capacity is 25.


6:00 pm      Footprints  F2F  (New location as of September 2021)
Type:            Closed Beginners
Location:   
United Methodist Church, 130 Franklin Ave, Pearl River, NY   

Notes: 


6:30 pm      SOS
Type:           Closed Step/Big Book – 1st Thursday, Step of the Month
Location:   American Legion, 691 Rt-340, Sparkill, NY


7:30 pm      Footprints  F2F  (New location as of September, 2021) 
Type:           Closed BB/Step
Location:  
United Methodist Church, 130 Franklin Ave, Pearl River, NY   

Notes: 


7:30 pm       Sloatsburg Group     
Type:            Closed Discussion
Location:    United Methodist Church, 93 Orange Turnpike, Sloatsburg, NY  


7:30 pm       Step By Step     
Type:            Closed Step
Location:    St. John the Devine Episcopal Church, 170 Mott Farm Road, Tompkins Cove, NY 

Notes: Serving coffee, last Thursday open Anniversary – all welcome


7:30 pm       Sparkill 11th Step Meditation    
Type:            Open Meditation
Location:    Christ Church, 5 New St, Sparkill, NY  


Friday

Friday


7:30 am      Sunrise Hybrid
Type:           Closed Daily Reflections
Location:  Pilgrim Baptist Church (basement), 80 N. Franklin St., Nyack
Notes:        Door (black) will open at 7am – meeting at 7:30. Coffee is available, No food allowed.


12:00 pm   Congers Women’s Group F2F
Type:           Closed Beginner’s/ Women
Location:   VFW, 66 Lake Rd, Congers

Notes:   Follow 6 ft social distance and/or wear a mask.


6:00 pm     Thruway Men’s Group F2F
Type:           Closed Discussion
Location:   New Hempstead Presbyterian Church, 484 New Hempstead Rd, New City
Notes: Face-to-Face indoors.  Follow social distancing guidelines (6 feet spacing) and wear a mask. Non-smoking location. No food or drink.


6:00 pm      Fellowship Road F2F
Type:           Closed Discussion
Location:  St Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 84 Ehrhardt Rd., Pearl River
Notes:
Bring your own refreshments, masks absolutely required, no literature provided. Maximum capacity is 25.


7:30 pm      Sloatsburg Group
Type:           Open Beginners
Location:   United Methodist Church, 93 Orange Turnpike, Sloatsburg, NY
Notes:


7:30 pm       Step By Step     
Type:            Closed Big Book
Location:    St. John the Devine Episcopal Church, 170 Mott Farm Road, Tompkins Cove, NY 

Notes: Serving coffee – all welcome ### Closed Discussion starting Jan 5th ###


7:45 pm      Pearl River Group
Type:           Closed Step/Tradition
Location:   Good Shepard Lutheran Church, 112 N Main St, Pearl River
Notes: As of Sunday April 28, Pearl River Group virtual meetings will be discontinued. 

Face to Face will continue. We will do temperature checks and obtain contact information from people coming to the meeting (First name & first initial of last name & Phone #). There will not be more than 40 people allowed in the hall for the meeting.  We ask that people come with a mask, and to expect social distance while at the meeting.  Bring your own book. Church bathrooms will be open and available.


8:00 pm     Young and Free Group
Type:           Closed Discussion/Big Book, Young People
Location:   Living Christ Church, 151 South Broadway, Nyack, NY
Notes:
Entrance On Voorhis Avenue – Masks required unless vaccinated. Maintain social distancing.


9:00 pm      Pearl River Group
Type:           Closed Beginners
Location:   Good Shepard Lutheran Church, 112 N Main St, Pearl River
Notes:  Face to Face:  We will do temperature checks and obtain contact information from people coming to the meeting (First name & first initial of last name & Phone #). -There will not be more than 40 people allowed in the hall for the meeting. -We ask that people come with a mask, and to expect social distance while at the meeting. -Church bathrooms will be open and available.

Saturday

Saturday


10:00 am   Saturday Solutions Group
Type:          Closed Big Book Discussion
Location:  Knights of Columbus Hall, 150 Erie St W, Blauvelt, NY
Notes: Lower entrance in the back


7:30 am       Early Burds Group 
Type:            Open Beginners/Speakers
Location:    Living Christ Church, 151 South Broadway, Nyack, NY
Notes: Entrance on Voorhis Ave. CDC guidelines are in force, wheel chair accessible.  Begins June 5, 2021.

9:00 am      Step-by-Step 
Type:            Closed Step
Location:    Grace Episcopal Church, 130 1st Ave, Nyack, NY
Notes: In person only. Covid safety protocols include tracking (simple and secure, first name and phone number).  Social distancing and masks will be required.

9:00 am       Cave Dwellers 
Type:            Closed Beginners
Location:    United Methodist Church – 130 Franklin Ave., Pearl River, NY
Notes: The last Saturday of the month is an Open Speaker Meeting.

10:00 am    Unity
Type:            Open Discussion
Location:    Dutch Reformed Church, 361 Ferdon Ave, Piermont, NY
Notes: Mask requested, if you’re not vaccinated. Six foot social distancing.


11:00 am       Promises Group in Garnerville 
Type:              Closed Discussion
Location:     Trinity Episcopal Church, 28 Chapel Rd, Garnerville, NY
Notes: Must wear masks. No coffee or refreshments served, bring your own. No literature provided.


6:00 pm      Fellowship Road  F2F
Type:           Open Beginners
Location:  St Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 84 Ehrhardt Rd., Pearl River, NY
Notes:
Bring your own refreshments, masks absolutely required, no literature provided. Maximum capacity is 25.


6:30 pm       Grapevine
Type:            Open Newcomer
Location:    United Methodist Church of New City, 76 Congers Road, Congers, NY
Notes:  masks required.

7:00 pm      West Nyack Group (HYBRID)  
Type:           Open Speaker/Discussion
Location:   St. Anthony’s Roman Catholic Church,  The Old Stone Church, 36 W Nyack Rd, Nanuet, NY  
Virtual Access Information:  Phone: +1 929 205 6099, Meeting ID: 847 2829 1340;  password 71 56 34

Notes:  F2F – In the basement of the St Anthony’s Old Stone Church.
Meeting suggestions / requests: Please  follow the CDC recommended guidelines. Also, this is a NON-SMOKING location.

Hybrid Meeting; online meeting (Zoom format) and Face-to-Face.


7:15 pm      Suffern Group  F2F
Type:           Closed Discussion
Location:  All Souls Community Church, 81 Washington Ave, Suffern, NY
Notes: 
No food/drink allowed inside the meeting. No smoking or vaping allowed on church grounds.


7:30 pm     Friends by the Fire F2F
Type:          Open Beginner
Location:   Quaker Meeting Blauvelt, 60 Leber Rd., Blauvelt, NY

Notes:
    Masks are MANDATORY for admittance.  All attendees must follow social distancing guidelines (6 feet spacing.


8:30 pm      Suffern Group  F2F
Type:           Open Speaker
Location:  All Souls Community Church, 81 Washington Ave, Suffern, NY
Notes: 
No food/drink allowed inside the meeting. No smoking or vaping allowed on church grounds.

Sunday

Sunday


8:00 am      Grace 3,7,11  F2F
Type:           Open Step
Location:   Grace Episcopal Church, 130 1st Ave., Nyack, NY; in the library.

Notes:          Masks required, no sign in sheet, no food or beverages.


9:30 am      SOS
Type:           Daily Reflection Open
Location:   American Legion 1044, 691 Rt-340, Sparkill, NY


10:00 am   Live and Let Live LGBTQ+
Type:           Discussion Open
Location:   Foundations Recovery Community Center,26 Smith St, Rm#101, Nanuet, NY


2:30 pm    Big Book Meeting F2F
Type:          Open Big Book
Location:  St Anthony’s Roman Catholic Church, 36 W Nyack Rd, Nanuet
Notes:        25 person max, no coffee supplied and masks are required per Father Jerry.


5:00 pm    Grapevine
Type:          Open Speaker
Location:  United Methodist Church of New City, 76 Congers Rd., New City, NY 
Notes:        1st Sunday Speaker/Tradition

7:00 pm    Piermont  F2F
Type:          Closed Discussion
Location:  St John’s RC Church Hall, 895 Piermont Ave., Piermont, NY
Notes:        Room setup for social distancing.  Masks required if unvaccinated.  No coffee service


7:00 pm    Thruway Men’s Group  F2F
Type:          Closed Big Book
Location:  Brick Church Parish Hall,  220 Brick Church Rd, Spring Valley, NY 
Notes:


7:30 pm      New Light Group  F2F
Type:           Open Beginners
Location:   Central Presbyterian Church of Haverstraw, 89 Hudson Ave, Haverstraw, NY 10927
Notes:        
Face-to-Face meeting.  Masks are required and social distancing will be followed.


7:30 pm      Sloatsburg  Group
Type:           Closed Discussion
Location:   United Methodist Church, 93 Orange Turnpike, Sloatsburg, NY
Notes:


8:00 pm      Pearl River
Type:           Open Speakers
Location:   Good Shepard Lutheran Church, 112 N Main St, Pearl River, NY
Notes:  As of Sunday April 28, Pearl River Group virtual meetings will be discontinued.  Face to Face will continue.
Notes:  We will do temperature checks and obtain contact information from people coming to the meeting (First name & first initial of last name & Phone #) -There will not be more than 40 people allowed in the hall for the meeting.  -We ask that people come with a mask, and to expect social distance while at the meeting.


Please contact the Meeting List Chair with updates - Thank you!