Meeting basics
Planning your visit
Local context
For people comparing local AA options, Warm Shade is a weekly AA meeting on Friday at 7:00 PM. The notes below focus on the local context, arrival details, and meeting-specific fit.
This is one of the listed AA options we have for New Orleans; if the time is not right, browse the city meeting list for alternatives. There are 82 listed Friday meetings in this directory.
Getting there
The listed address is 1313 Esplanade Ave New Orleans LA 70116. Use the directions button before leaving, and allow a little extra time for parking, building entrances, elevators, gates, or room changes.
Meeting-specific guidance
The listing does not include a specialized format tag, so expect a general AA meeting format unless the group announces otherwise.
- Give yourself a small time buffer; AA meetings often start promptly.
- You do not need to bring paperwork, insurance information, or a referral.
- Confirm the time and location with the group or intergroup when possible, especially around holidays.
This guidance is generated from the meeting schedule, address, format tags, local area fields, and intergroup/source notes stored for this listing.
Meeting format notes
Arrive a few minutes early, grab a seat anywhere, and stay after to say hello if you're comfortable. There are no dues or fees — a basket is passed for voluntary contributions. Nobody will make you talk.