Meeting Definitions
Open Meeting: Open to OA members and non-OA visitors. All meetings are considered open unless otherwise indicated.
Closed Meeting: Open to anyone with a desire to stop eating compulsively or anyone who thinks they may have a problem with compulsive overeating, this includes newcomers.
Special Focus Meetings: (gay and lesbian, women’s, 100-pounders, maintainers, anorexic/bulimic, etc.) are composed of individuals who feel they can more readily identify with fellow OAers with similar attributes.
Special Topic Meetings: (Big Book Study, Lifeline, Speaker, Newcomer, etc.) have a defined topic of discussion.
NOTE: Not all meetings have a Special Focus or Special Topic.
According to the Traditions, bylaws and policies of OA, the only requirement for OA membership is the desire to stop eating compulsively. We ask each person attending to respect the meeting’s group conscience. All registered meetings welcome and give a voice to any person who has the desire to stop eating compulsively.
Ann Arbor Newcomer Meeting
March 28, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am EDT
We serve as the local newcomers’ meeting and are happy to introduce you to the program. All OA members are also welcome.
Special Topic: OA Steps and/or Traditions, and Newcomer Focus
This is an open meeting.
Family members and Health Care professionals may observe any meeting designated as “open.” As a courtesy, please identify yourself as a family member or Health Care professional before the meeting starts.
Suggested parking in Parking Lot M. Enter at Main Entrance and follow signs to the second floor, classroom 2.