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.

Fall Virtual Workshop: Freedom from Bondage
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November 24, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm EST
Register to Join Us for a Wonderful Opportunity to Strengthen Your Recovery!
The Greater Ann Arbor Area Intergroup invites you to read and explore “Freedom from Bondage,” a Big Book of AA story about shifting into spiritual and emotional freedom from the bondage of addiction.
There will be readings, an OA speaker, breakout sessions, and a time for reflection together. There is no cost to attend, though 7th Tradition is welcome ($10 suggested). For more information, email chair@a2oa.org.