The Hudson Location involves more driving for me.  My guess is if we have more meetings there,  I would likely attend just a few from time to time.  I do not plan to be there tonight.   That being said and not having been there, free parking and food nearby sound like definite pluses.  I'm anxious to hear how the meeting goes.

Ron

From: Tim Keller via WLUG <wlug@lists.wlug.org>
Sent: Wednesday, July 14, 2021 3:39 PM
To: Worcester Linux Users' Group General Discussion <wlug@lists.wlug.org>
Cc: Joshua Stone <joshua.gage.stone@gmail.com>; Tim Keller <turbofx@gmail.com>
Subject: [WLUG] Re: Hosting in-person meetings at library
 
I think it's a great idea! 

Speaking with the Technopia folks, they're interested in having us, but it sounds like it would happen in the Sept. time frame, I'd like to have a couple in person meetings before that.

Is this something people would be interested in doing tomorrow?

Thanks,
Tim.


On Tue, Jul 13, 2021 at 9:25 PM joshua.gage.stone--- via WLUG <wlug@lists.wlug.org> wrote:
Hey all,

I've learned that the library in my town is open to the public for
hosting club meetings!  More info:

https://hudsonpubliclibrary.com/

Some of the benefits I can think of for having meetings at the library
include:

- Free hosting
- Free public wifi
- Free on-site parking
- Low noise levels
- Projector and whiteboard are available
- Books, music, movies, etc, are available for checking out
(https://bark.cwmars.org/eg/opac/home)
- Adjacent to many restaurants, most having outdoor seating
- Has EV charging stations nearby
- Access to well-maintained walking trails and public parks

Cons:

- Conference room capacity is capped at 10 occupants
- Meetings must end 15 minutes before library's closing time, so would
have to end at 8:15PM
- Many restaurants might be closed by 9PM


I could imagine going back to our usual monthly meetings, from 7:00PM
to 8:15PM on Thursdays, then walking over to one of the restaurants
next door for food and drinks. I can personally vouch for these local
establishments, all reachable within a 5 minute walk:

https://railtrailflatbread.com/
https://www.wellysrestaurant.com/
https://newcitymicrocreamery.com/
https://www.lessthangreaterthan.com/
https://www.kithandkinhudson.com/
https://www.horseshoepub.com/
https://freshwingma.com/
https://www.medusabrewing.com/beer-garden

What do you think?

- Josh

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