Jamestown Calendar Lists Recovery Meetings, Civic Events Jan. 24-26

Recovery meetings and civic gatherings brought residents to several downtown venues over the weekend, reinforcing Jamestown’s network of peer support and local civic activity. Multiple Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous and family-support meetings were held at the AA Clubhouse and other community sites, while political and service groups convened nearby.

The AA Clubhouse at 518 10th Ave. SE served as a hub for recovery activity. Saturday sessions included the Buffalo City Group Alcoholics Anonymous at 9 a.m. (open), James River Alcoholics Anonymous at noon (open) and again at 8 p.m. (open), and a women’s closed meeting at 1:30 p.m. On Sunday, James River Alcoholics Anonymous met at 1 p.m. and 8 p.m., James River Al-Anon Family met at 4 p.m., and Adult Children of Alcoholics met at 7 p.m. Monday’s schedule at the Clubhouse included Narcotics Anonymous at noon and James River Alcoholics Anonymous at 4:30 p.m. (open) and 8 p.m. (closed).

Narcotics Anonymous also met at New Hope Free Lutheran Church, 1545 4th Ave. NW, on Sunday at 4:30 p.m. Spiritual and faith-based gatherings included a gospel meeting at 3:30 p.m. Sunday at the Legacy Center, 419 5th St. NE, and Celebrate Recovery dinners and meetings at Church of the Nazarene, 1306 6th Ave. SE, with dinner at 6 p.m. and the meeting at 7 p.m. Jamestown Kiwanis met Monday at noon at Baymont by Wyndham, 507 25th St. SW. Political engagement was represented by the District 24 Dem-NPL convention and meeting at 2 p.m. Sunday in room 207 of the Gaukler Wellness Center, 738 8th Ave. SW, featuring speaker Bob Valeu, former state Democratic-NPL chair.

The concentration of recovery groups across the weekend underscores local public health priorities. Regular, accessible peer-led meetings provide low-barrier support that can reduce isolation, link people to treatment resources, and lower risks associated with substance use. Family-focused meetings such as Al-Anon and Adult Children of Alcoholics add a layer of support for household members affected by addiction, addressing ripple effects that influence housing stability, employment and mental health.

Civic and service gatherings contribute to community cohesion. The District 24 Dem-NPL meeting drew people into political conversation at a neighborhood wellness center, while Kiwanis continued its role in local volunteerism. Hosting meetings in central, familiar spaces like the AA Clubhouse and churches keeps services geographically accessible across Stutsman County.

Residents seeking support options or wanting to publicize community events can use the Community Calendar, which lists events at no charge. To submit an activity for future listings, email news@jamestownsun. The steady slate of meetings and meetings of civic groups signal that Jamestown’s local infrastructure for recovery and civic engagement remains active and available to neighbors in need of connection or involvement.