NA meetings in South Lawrence, MA
Every NA meeting within 20 miles of South Lawrence, listed by day, time and format. Use the filters to find one that fits you.
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- Free To Be Me110R Blossom Street (Youth Center), Online, Zoom ID 869 4081 1052, Lynn, MA 01902MenOpenSpeaker/DiscussionWheelchairHybrid Meeting
- Spiritual Awakening54 Essex St (MEG Building), Saugus, MA 01906MenOpenSpeaker/Discussion
- Join the Journey175 Massachusetts Avenue (Fox Branch Library), Arlington, MA 02474DiscussionOpenSpeaker/Discussion
- Freedom From Within Group Men's Meeting74 Northeastern Blvd, Nashua, NH 03062ClosedMenRotating FormatNo Smoking
- An Open Mind is a Lifesaver487 Essex St (New Beginnings Peer Recovery Center), Lawrence, MA 01840OpenChildren WelcomeSpeaker/DiscussionEnglish speaking
- Why We StayOnline, Zoom ID 823 1357 3996, Amesbury, MADiscussionOpenLiving CleanVirtual Meeting
- Promise A Day Clean344 Cambridge Street (Burlington Church of Christ), Burlington, MA 01803OpenWheelchairSpeaker/Discussion
- Trusting the Process33 Pine St, Nashua, NH 03060Basic TextOpenStepWheelchair
- Cope Without Dope110R Blossom St (Youth Center), Lynn, MA 01902DiscussionOpenSpeaker/Discussion
- Sweet Surrender48 Main Street (First Parish Church United), Online, Zoom ID 354 651 083, Westford, MA 01886Just for TodayOpenHybrid MeetingA Spiritual Principle a Day
- Men Practicing The PrinciplesTo the right of 110 Blossom Street (Youth Center), Online, Zoom ID 678 715 907, Lynn, MA 01902ClosedDiscussionJust for TodayMenWheelchairHybrid Meeting
- Not Alone New Attitude15 Mammoth Road (Pawtucket Congregational Church), Lowell, MA 01854OpenWheelchairSpeaker/Discussion
- Judgement Free Zone101 Main Street (Atkinson Congregational Church), Atkinson, NH 03811OpenRotating FormatWheelchair
- Lost Dreams Awaken19 Central Street (Hudson Community Church), Hudson, NH 03051OpenTopicSpeaker/Discussion
- Mondays in Melrose561 Main Street (First Baptist Church of Melrose), Melrose, MA 02176OpenSpeaker/Discussion
- Serenity In Saugus300 Central Street (First Congregational Church), Saugus, MA 01906DiscussionOpenSpeaker/Discussion
- No Excuses470 Fulton Street (Community Baptist Church), Medford, MA 02155BeginnersJust for TodayOpen
- Discovery In Recovery9 Hale Street (The White Whale), Beverly, MA 01915OpenSpeaker/Discussion
- Hope Near The Hill2 Elm Street (First Parish in Malden), Malden, MA 02148DiscussionOpenSpeaker/Discussion
- Love Is the Answer344 Cambridge Street (Burlington Church of Christ), Burlington, MA 01803Basic TextDiscussionInformational PamphletOpenYoung PeopleBook Study
- Man Up Group63 Arlington Street (Arlington Street United Methodist Church), Nashua, NH 03060MenOpenRotating FormatWheelchair
- Just For Tuesday556 Cabot Street (Church of the Nazarene), Beverly, MA 01915ClosedJust for TodayWheelchairBook Study
- She Rises Women's Group263 Main ST, Nashua, NH 03060ClosedRotating FormatWomenStep Working Guide
- Moment of Clarity54 Essex St. (MEG Building), Saugus, MA 01906ClosedStep
- Surrender Group of NA2 Elm st (First parish in Malden), Malden, MA 02148OpenSpeaker/Discussion
- Surrender Is The Key74 South Common Street (St. Stevens Church), Lynn, MA 01902DiscussionOpenSpeaker/Discussion
- To Thine Own Self Be True28 Chadwick Street (King of Grace Church), Haverhill, MA 01835DiscussionOpenSpeaker/Discussion
- Ray of Light222 Washington St (Haverhill Recovery Cafe), Haverhill, MA 01832ClosedDiscussionBook Study
- Women Do Recover22 Plymouth Street (Our Lady Of Good Counsel), Methuen, MA 01844OpenRotating FormatWomenChildren Welcome
- Liberty Recovery15 Mammoth Road (Pawtucket Congregational Church), Lowell, MA 01854OpenWheelchairSpeaker/Discussion
- Fifth Tradition Group19 Central Street (Hudson Community Church), Hudson, NH 03051OpenRotating Format
- Spiritual Foundations556 Cabot Street (Living Hope Church of the Nazarene), Beverly, MA 01915DiscussionOpenRotating FormatTopicWheelchairChildren WelcomeRestricted Attendance
- Caring And Sharing233 Eastern Avenue (1st Church of the Nazarene), Lynn, MA 01902OpenSpeaker/DiscussionCandlelight
- One Step Closer Men’s Meeting26 Washington Street (St. Paul's Parish), Malden, MA 02148ClosedMenMeditationStep Working Guide
- Deal WIth It Mens Step Studyto the right of 110 Blossom Street (Youth Center), Online, Zoom ID 292 848 472, Lynn, MA 01902ClosedMenStepTraditionHybrid Meeting
- Step into the Solution101 Main Street (Atkinson Congregational Church), Atkinson, NH 03811DiscussionOpenStep
- Recovery Is A Gift14 Treble Cove Road (St Annes Episcopal Church), North Billerica, MA 01862DiscussionIt Works -How and WhyOpenSpeaker/DiscussionStepWheelchairRound RobinRestricted Attendance
- Out of the Shadows Group39 West Broadway (Marion Garrish Community Center), Derry, NH 03038OpenWheelchairCandlelightBook Study
- Living In The Solution12 Maple Street (Second Congregational Church), Peabody, MA 01960DiscussionOpenSpeaker/DiscussionTopic
- K.I.S.S.33 Pine Street (Crossways Christian Church), Nashua, NH 03060Basic TextStepYoung People
- The Ultimate Weapon239 Commercial Street (The Bridge Recovery Center), Malden, MA 02148OpenWheelchairChildren WelcomeSpeaker/Discussion
- Friday Night Beginners Step Meeting (Online)Online, Zoom ID 861 3671 0704, passcode required, Arlington, MA 02474BeginnersClosedStepVirtual Meeting
- Feel The Freedom35 Exchange Street (Recovery Exchange), Lynn, MA 01901OpenRotating FormatHybrid Meeting
- Living Clean365 East Street, Tewksbury, MA 01876DiscussionOpenLiving CleanChildren Welcome
- Regardless of Age39 West Broadway (Marion Garrish Community Center), Derry, NH 03038OpenRotating FormatWheelchairYoung People
- Friday Unity214 Main Street (Church of the Good Sheperd), Nashua, NH 03060Basic TextOpenWheelchair
- Live Clean or Die Group58 Lowell St (Unitarian Church), Nashua, NH 03064OpenSpeaker/Discussion
- Clean For Today110 Blossom Street (YMCA Youth Center), Lynn, MA 01902DiscussionOpen
- Last Door On The Left461 King Street (First Baptist Church), Littleton, MA 01460DiscussionOpenTopic
- Women on Weekends300 Massachusetts Avenue (Calvary Church), Online, Zoom ID 865 6465 6412, Arlington, MA 02474ClosedStepWomenHybrid Meeting
- Who is an Addict630 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA 02476OpenRotating FormatWheelchair
- On Center1 Hood Road (Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration), Derry, NH 03038OpenSpeaker/Discussion
- Saturday Morning Beginners787 Salem st (Club 24), Malden, MA 02148BeginnersOpenRotating FormatSpeaker/Discussion
- New Way of Life154 Main St (United Methodist Church), Nashua, NH 03060OpenRotating FormatSpeaker/Discussion
- Recovery Road122 Main Street (First Baptist Church of Plaistow), Plaistow, NH 03865Just for TodayWheelchair
- Beginners Meeting128 Ames Street (Our Lady of Good Counsel), Lawrence, MA 01841DiscussionInformational PamphletOpenRotating FormatSpeaker/Discussion
- Saturday Daily Inventory263 Main Street (Revive Recovery Center), Nashua, NH 03060DiscussionOpenStep
- New Beginnings110 Blossom Street (Lynn YMCA youth center), Lynn, MA 01902DiscussionOpenSpeaker/Discussion
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South Lawrence NA meeting schedule
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- Open
- Anyone may attend, including family, friends and people who are simply curious.
- Closed
- For people who want to stop using drugs, and for anyone who thinks they may have a problem. If you are not sure that is you, an open meeting is the safe first choice.
- Beginners
- Aimed at people at their first few meetings. Someone will usually explain how it works before it starts.
- Women
- Only women attend.
- Men
- Only men attend.
- Young People
- Aimed at younger members.
- Wheelchair
- The room can be reached and used in a wheelchair.
- Children Welcome
- You can bring a child.
- No Smoking
- Nobody smokes during the meeting.
- Virtual Meeting
- Held over video. The group sends the link.
- Hybrid Meeting
- Held in the room and online at the same time.
- Discussion
- A topic is raised and whoever wants to speak does. You can sit through the whole hour without saying anything.
- Speaker/Discussion
- One member tells their own story, then the room discusses it.
- Topic
- One subject is chosen and the room talks about that.
- Step
- The group works through the Twelve Steps in order.
- Just for Today
- Reading from Just for Today, the daily meditation book.
- Rotating Format
- The format changes from week to week.
Sunday10 meetings
| Time | Where | Meeting |
|---|---|---|
| 8:30 am | 19.2 mi | Free To Be Me110R Blossom Street (Youth Center), Online, Zoom ID 869 4081 1052, Lynn, MA 01902Next to the Brickyard Railroad Bridge MenOpenSpeaker/DiscussionWheelchairHybrid Meeting |
| 9:00 am | 18.5 mi | Spiritual Awakening54 Essex St (MEG Building), Saugus, MA 01906Basement MenOpenSpeaker/Discussion |
| 10:00 am | 18.8 mi | Join the Journey175 Massachusetts Avenue (Fox Branch Library), Arlington, MA 02474Corner of Cleveland, East Arlington DiscussionOpenSpeaker/Discussion |
| 10:30 am | 17.0 mi | Freedom From Within Group Men's Meeting74 Northeastern Blvd, Nashua, NH 03062Unit 21 ClosedMenRotating FormatNo Smoking |
| 1:00 pm | 0.9 mi | An Open Mind is a Lifesaver487 Essex St (New Beginnings Peer Recovery Center), Lawrence, MA 01840 OpenChildren WelcomeSpeaker/DiscussionEnglish speaking |
| 6:30 pm | 16.0 mi | Why We StayOnline, Zoom ID 823 1357 3996, Amesbury, MA DiscussionOpenLiving CleanVirtual Meeting |
| 7:00 pm | 12.5 mi | Promise A Day Clean344 Cambridge Street (Burlington Church of Christ), Burlington, MA 01803Entrance in rear parking lot OpenWheelchairSpeaker/Discussion |
| 7:00 pm | 16.8 mi | Trusting the Process33 Pine St, Nashua, NH 03060Crossways Christian Church Downtown Campus Basic TextOpenStepWheelchair |
| 7:00 pm | 19.2 mi | Cope Without Dope110R Blossom St (Youth Center), Lynn, MA 01902Next to the Brickyard Railroad Bridge DiscussionOpenSpeaker/Discussion |
| 7:30 pm | 16.5 mi | Sweet Surrender48 Main Street (First Parish Church United), Online, Zoom ID 354 651 083, Westford, MA 01886 Just for TodayOpenHybrid MeetingA Spiritual Principle a Day |
Monday9 meetings
| Time | Where | Meeting |
|---|---|---|
| 6:00 pm | 19.2 mi | Men Practicing The PrinciplesTo the right of 110 Blossom Street (Youth Center), Online, Zoom ID 678 715 907, Lynn, MA 01902Next to the Brickyard Railroad Bridge ClosedDiscussionJust for TodayMenWheelchairHybrid Meeting |
| 7:00 pm | 9.6 mi | Not Alone New Attitude15 Mammoth Road (Pawtucket Congregational Church), Lowell, MA 01854 OpenWheelchairSpeaker/Discussion |
| 7:00 pm | 9.8 mi | Judgement Free Zone101 Main Street (Atkinson Congregational Church), Atkinson, NH 03811 OpenRotating FormatWheelchair |
| 7:00 pm | 15.3 mi | Lost Dreams Awaken19 Central Street (Hudson Community Church), Hudson, NH 03051 OpenTopicSpeaker/Discussion |
| 7:00 pm | 17.1 mi | Mondays in Melrose561 Main Street (First Baptist Church of Melrose), Melrose, MA 021761st floor OpenSpeaker/Discussion |
| 7:00 pm | 17.4 mi | Serenity In Saugus300 Central Street (First Congregational Church), Saugus, MA 01906 DiscussionOpenSpeaker/Discussion |
| 7:00 pm | 18.2 mi | No Excuses470 Fulton Street (Community Baptist Church), Medford, MA 02155Basement BeginnersJust for TodayOpen |
| 7:30 pm | 17.3 mi | Discovery In Recovery9 Hale Street (The White Whale), Beverly, MA 01915 OpenSpeaker/Discussion |
| 7:30 pm | 19.0 mi | Hope Near The Hill2 Elm Street (First Parish in Malden), Malden, MA 02148 DiscussionOpenSpeaker/Discussion |
Tuesday8 meetings
| Time | Where | Meeting |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00 pm | 12.5 mi | Love Is the Answer344 Cambridge Street (Burlington Church of Christ), Burlington, MA 01803Entrance is around the back Basic TextDiscussionInformational PamphletOpenYoung PeopleBook Study |
| 7:00 pm | 15.5 mi | Man Up Group63 Arlington Street (Arlington Street United Methodist Church), Nashua, NH 03060Use Haines Street entrance MenOpenRotating FormatWheelchair |
| 7:00 pm | 15.9 mi | Just For Tuesday556 Cabot Street (Church of the Nazarene), Beverly, MA 01915Please wear a mask and socially distance. ClosedJust for TodayWheelchairBook Study |
| 7:00 pm | 16.3 mi | She Rises Women's Group263 Main ST, Nashua, NH 03060 ClosedRotating FormatWomenStep Working Guide |
| 7:00 pm | 18.5 mi | Moment of Clarity54 Essex St. (MEG Building), Saugus, MA 01906Basement ClosedStep |
| 7:00 pm | 19.0 mi | Surrender Group of NA2 Elm st (First parish in Malden), Malden, MA 02148 OpenSpeaker/Discussion |
| 7:00 pm | 19.0 mi | Surrender Is The Key74 South Common Street (St. Stevens Church), Lynn, MA 01902 DiscussionOpenSpeaker/Discussion |
| 7:30 pm | 6.3 mi | To Thine Own Self Be True28 Chadwick Street (King of Grace Church), Haverhill, MA 01835No Smoking On Property DiscussionOpenSpeaker/Discussion |
Wednesday7 meetings
| Time | Where | Meeting |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 pm | 6.2 mi | Ray of Light222 Washington St (Haverhill Recovery Cafe), Haverhill, MA 01832 ClosedDiscussionBook Study |
| 7:00 pm | 2.0 mi | Women Do Recover22 Plymouth Street (Our Lady Of Good Counsel), Methuen, MA 01844You may park In The Back Of Church OpenRotating FormatWomenChildren Welcome |
| 7:00 pm | 9.6 mi | Liberty Recovery15 Mammoth Road (Pawtucket Congregational Church), Lowell, MA 01854 OpenWheelchairSpeaker/Discussion |
| 7:00 pm | 15.3 mi | Fifth Tradition Group19 Central Street (Hudson Community Church), Hudson, NH 03051 OpenRotating Format |
| 7:00 pm | 15.9 mi | Spiritual Foundations556 Cabot Street (Living Hope Church of the Nazarene), Beverly, MA 01915 DiscussionOpenRotating FormatTopicWheelchairChildren WelcomeRestricted Attendance |
| 7:00 pm | 19.0 mi | Caring And Sharing233 Eastern Avenue (1st Church of the Nazarene), Lynn, MA 01902side door/park on street OpenSpeaker/DiscussionCandlelight |
| 7:30 pm | 19.0 mi | One Step Closer Men’s Meeting26 Washington Street (St. Paul's Parish), Malden, MA 02148No activities on the lawn ClosedMenMeditationStep Working Guide |
Thursday7 meetings
| Time | Where | Meeting |
|---|---|---|
| 6:30 pm | 19.2 mi | Deal WIth It Mens Step Studyto the right of 110 Blossom Street (Youth Center), Online, Zoom ID 292 848 472, Lynn, MA 01902Next to the Brickway Railroad Bridge ClosedMenStepTraditionHybrid Meeting |
| 7:00 pm | 9.8 mi | Step into the Solution101 Main Street (Atkinson Congregational Church), Atkinson, NH 03811 DiscussionOpenStep |
| 7:00 pm | 10.3 mi | Recovery Is A Gift14 Treble Cove Road (St Annes Episcopal Church), North Billerica, MA 01862 DiscussionIt Works -How and WhyOpenSpeaker/DiscussionStepWheelchairRound RobinRestricted Attendance |
| 7:00 pm | 15.5 mi | Out of the Shadows Group39 West Broadway (Marion Garrish Community Center), Derry, NH 03038 OpenWheelchairCandlelightBook Study |
| 7:00 pm | 16.3 mi | Living In The Solution12 Maple Street (Second Congregational Church), Peabody, MA 01960(Fully In Person, No Meeting Restrictions, Use Best Judgement) DiscussionOpenSpeaker/DiscussionTopic |
| 7:00 pm | 16.8 mi | K.I.S.S.33 Pine Street (Crossways Christian Church), Nashua, NH 03060Downtown Campus Basic TextStepYoung People |
| 7:30 pm | 19.5 mi | The Ultimate Weapon239 Commercial Street (The Bridge Recovery Center), Malden, MA 02148 OpenWheelchairChildren WelcomeSpeaker/Discussion |
Friday8 meetings
| Time | Where | Meeting |
|---|---|---|
| 6:00 pm | 18.8 mi | Friday Night Beginners Step Meeting (Online)Online, Zoom ID 861 3671 0704, passcode required, Arlington, MA 02474 BeginnersClosedStepVirtual Meeting |
| 6:00 pm | 19.3 mi | Feel The Freedom35 Exchange Street (Recovery Exchange), Lynn, MA 01901 OpenRotating FormatHybrid Meeting |
| 7:00 pm | 6.7 mi | Living Clean365 East Street, Tewksbury, MA 01876Public Health Museum (Tewksbury State Hospital) DiscussionOpenLiving CleanChildren Welcome |
| 7:00 pm | 15.5 mi | Regardless of Age39 West Broadway (Marion Garrish Community Center), Derry, NH 03038Located in room 4 on the second floor OpenRotating FormatWheelchairYoung People |
| 8:00 pm | 16.3 mi | Friday Unity214 Main Street (Church of the Good Sheperd), Nashua, NH 03060 Basic TextOpenWheelchair |
| 8:00 pm | 16.4 mi | Live Clean or Die Group58 Lowell St (Unitarian Church), Nashua, NH 03064Entrance front left OpenSpeaker/Discussion |
| 8:00 pm | 19.2 mi | Clean For Today110 Blossom Street (YMCA Youth Center), Lynn, MA 01902Door on blossom street DiscussionOpen |
| 8:00 pm | 19.3 mi | Last Door On The Left461 King Street (First Baptist Church), Littleton, MA 01460 DiscussionOpenTopic |
Saturday9 meetings
| Time | Where | Meeting |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 am | 19.8 mi | Women on Weekends300 Massachusetts Avenue (Calvary Church), Online, Zoom ID 865 6465 6412, Arlington, MA 02474 ClosedStepWomenHybrid Meeting |
| 10:30 am | 19.4 mi | Who is an Addict630 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA 02476Meeting held in the basement. OpenRotating FormatWheelchair |
| 11:00 am | 15.7 mi | On Center1 Hood Road (Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration), Derry, NH 03038 OpenSpeaker/Discussion |
| 11:00 am | 19.0 mi | Saturday Morning Beginners787 Salem st (Club 24), Malden, MA 02148The Group has adopted a new name, "Saturday Morning Beginners". BeginnersOpenRotating FormatSpeaker/Discussion |
| 6:00 pm | 16.4 mi | New Way of Life154 Main St (United Methodist Church), Nashua, NH 03060left rear entrance OpenRotating FormatSpeaker/Discussion |
| 6:30 pm | 10.1 mi | Recovery Road122 Main Street (First Baptist Church of Plaistow), Plaistow, NH 03865 Just for TodayWheelchair |
| 7:00 pm | 1.5 mi | Beginners Meeting128 Ames Street (Our Lady of Good Counsel), Lawrence, MA 01841 DiscussionInformational PamphletOpenRotating FormatSpeaker/Discussion |
| 7:00 pm | 16.3 mi | Saturday Daily Inventory263 Main Street (Revive Recovery Center), Nashua, NH 03060 DiscussionOpenStep |
| 7:00 pm | 19.2 mi | New Beginnings110 Blossom Street (Lynn YMCA youth center), Lynn, MA 01902 DiscussionOpenSpeaker/Discussion |
Willing to travel further?
48 more meetings sit between 20 and 25 miles out, across 21 towns. They are summarized rather than listed, because 48 rows is not a schedule anyone reads.
- Seabrook1, 20.2 mi
- Everett2, 20.3 mi
- Revere2, 20.8 mi
- Acton1, 21.6 mi
- Belmont2, 21.7 mi
- Cambridge2, 22.0 mi
- Groton2, 22.1 mi
- Exeter1, 22.3 mi
- Waltham1, 22.6 mi
- Watertown1, 22.6 mi
- East Boston3, 22.7 mi
- online2, 23.1 mi
- Lynn1, 23.3 mi
- Boston11, 23.4 mi
- Winthrop1, 23.8 mi
- Raymond1, 23.9 mi
- Elsewhere1, 24.0 mi
- Newtonville1, 24.3 mi
- Manchester10, 24.4 mi
- Macnhester1, 24.7 mi
- Brookline1, 24.8 mi
Other NA pages near South Lawrence
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- Lawrence, MA20 meetings within 15 mi, 1.1 mi away
- Methuen, MA28 meetings within 15 mi, 2.0 mi away
- Haverhill, MA35 meetings within 20 mi, 6.2 mi away
- Tewksbury, MA23 meetings within 15 mi, 6.7 mi away
- South Lowell, MA27 meetings within 15 mi, 8.6 mi away
- Marlboro, MA15 meetings within 15 mi, 9.3 mi away
- Lowell, MA26 meetings within 15 mi, 9.6 mi away
- Billerica, MA32 meetings within 15 mi, 11.2 mi away
- Nutting Lake, MA39 meetings within 15 mi, 12.4 mi away
- Woburn, MA32 meetings within 10 mi, 14.3 mi away
- Derry, NH18 meetings within 10 mi, 15.5 mi away
- Beverly, MA32 meetings within 15 mi, 15.9 mi away
- Amesbury, MA15 meetings within 20 mi, 16.0 mi away
- Peabody, MA30 meetings within 10 mi, 16.3 mi away
Questions about NA in South Lawrence
Are there NA meetings in South Lawrence, MA?
There are 58 meetings within 20 miles of South Lawrence, and the schedule above lists every one by day and time.
Which day has the most meetings in South Lawrence?
If you want the most choice, Sunday carries 10 of them.
Which meetings near South Lawrence can anyone attend?
Open meetings account for 46 of the 58 above.
How early do meetings near South Lawrence start?
Early risers have 1 option before nine to choose from.
Where near South Lawrence are the meetings held?
The towns in range are led by Nashua with 9, Lynn with 9 and Malden with 5.
What should I expect at my first NA meeting?
You walk in, sit where you like, and listen while members talk about their own week. Some meetings read a list of the twelve steps out loud, which takes a couple of minutes. Nothing is expected of you afterwards either.
Is NA tied to a church?
No faith is required, and none is asked about. Many members take the group itself, or simply something other than their own will, as the whole of it. Pick an open discussion meeting from the list and judge it on the hour.
What is the NA program?
The twelve steps are the program members work through, usually with a sponsor, over a long stretch of time. Some meetings are set up specifically to read and discuss one step, and those are marked as step meetings. Ask somebody at the end of a meeting, because members are usually happy to explain it.