DCC is a safe and welcoming space for recovery.
The Dupont Circle Club hosts a variety of 12-step recovery meetings. Each meeting is self-sustaining and self-governed. We have in person meetings and online/phone meetings. The in-person meeting calendar can be found under the Meetings menu.
The Club is a nonprofit and sustained through member donation. We like to call it “sponsorship.” We are so grateful for the support of attendees of the Dupont Circle Club over the years. You can support the club and practice the 7th Tradition through Venmo, @DupontCircleClub, or by visiting the Donate tab above. We also take donations through the CashApp, our handle is $dupontcircleclub. Thank you so much!
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DCC Memorial Day Cookout!
Monday, May 29, 1:15pm
Join us for fun and fellowship this Memorial Day! We will be cooking out on the patio (please use usual entrance). We’ll be serving a full meal! In the past we have served hot dogs, hamburgers, watermelon, potato salad, cake and more!!!
The party starts 15 minutes after the conclusion of the noon meeting, and will continue until the 3:00pm meeting. Donations are welcome to support food costs and the Club.
Dear DCC family and friends-
DCC no longer requires the use of masks inside the Club.
Following guidance from the CDC, the Dupont Circle Club Board of Directors have determined that mask wearing is recommended but no longer required.
The Club will continue to support the zoom recovery meetings for those who don’t feel comfortable returning to in person meetings at this time. Thank you for your understanding.
Sincerely, The Dupont Circle Club Board of Directors
Other potential safety questions:
How often will The Dupont Circle Club be cleaned?
Our Club Management will be cleaning the space several times a day, in the morning and afternoons, including all commonly touched surfaces, such as door knobs, chairs, light switches, etc.
What about the bathroom?
We have two bathrooms at the club with sinks (soap and water.) Please make sure to wash hands as directed by the CDC to prevent disease. We will have sanitizer available in the Club for extra measure, but you might think about bringing your own and / or sanitizing wipes if that is important to you.
What about room ventilation?
All three meeting rooms at the club now have high quality HEPA Air purification machines in them. They are quiet and efficient at cleaning and circulating the air. In addition, the windows in both the Milton J (Large room) and the Middle Room, have been fitted with new outtake fans to circulate fresh air. The combination of these two machines should help reduce any airborne particulates and keep everyone in the club breathing fresh, clean air.
What format will the meetings look like?
The meeting format is up to each meeting group to decide. Here are a few options.
• Fully in-person without reliance on technology
• Fully on Zoom for now, without an in-person component
• Hybrid meetings where there is a Zoom connection between those at home and the DCC where their counterparts are meeting in person. (The group must supply all of their own technology and please be advised that NO tech or equipment can be stored at the club.)
If the group decides to go hybrid, please be mindful of the anonymity of those who do not want to be on camera.
Will the meeting be cashless, or will DCC still accept cash?
The Dupont Circle Club will still accept cash however, digital donations are still highly welcomed. Donations via Venmo (@DupontCircleClub) and Cash App ($DupontCircleClub) are greatly appreciated. QR codes will be placed around the club to make it easier to make these digital donations. The club will also continue to take checks.
What if I don’t feel safe returning to The Dupont Circle Club yet?
If you don’t feel comfortable, please do not force yourself to come in person. Instead, please stay connected to the Zoom meetings hosted by The Dupont Circle Club. Zoom meetings are likely to be part of our recovery toolbox and stay for the longer term.
The Club will be providing WiFi service for all meetings that choose to utilize a hybrid format.
In Service,The Dupont Circle Board of Directors
P.S.- We want to give a very special thank you to the Triangle Club board for allowing us to use this very well crafted Q & A form. We understand that having clear, concise answers to important questions like these are vital to a smooth and successful reopening. We can’t thank the Triangle Club enough for assisting DCC in getting out a clear message about our safety guidelines.