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
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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-- I am leery of the allegiances of any politician who refers to their constituents as "consumers".
I can reserve a time slot for tomorrow if there's enough interest in going to the library for a change in pace and scenery. I think it'd be good for transitioning back to in-person meetings! - Josh On Wed, 2021-07-14 at 15:39 -0400, Tim Keller wrote:
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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Update: I went ahead with reserving a meeting time for us tomorrow to ensure it'd be available to the club -- 7:00PM to 8:15PM. I hope that helps! - Josh On Wed, 2021-07-14 at 18:30 -0400, joshua.gage.stone@gmail.com wrote:
I can reserve a time slot for tomorrow if there's enough interest in going to the library for a change in pace and scenery. I think it'd be good for transitioning back to in-person meetings!
- Josh
On Wed, 2021-07-14 at 15:39 -0400, Tim Keller wrote:
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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Joshua, That's awesome! Count me in. Later, Tim. On Wed, Jul 14, 2021, 7:51 PM <joshua.gage.stone@gmail.com> wrote:
Update: I went ahead with reserving a meeting time for us tomorrow to ensure it'd be available to the club -- 7:00PM to 8:15PM.
I hope that helps!
- Josh
On Wed, 2021-07-14 at 18:30 -0400, joshua.gage.stone@gmail.com wrote:
I can reserve a time slot for tomorrow if there's enough interest in going to the library for a change in pace and scenery. I think it'd be good for transitioning back to in-person meetings!
- Josh
On Wed, 2021-07-14 at 15:39 -0400, Tim Keller wrote:
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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Thursday night at the Hudson library? That's 3 Washington St, right? On Wed, Jul 14, 2021 at 7:51 PM joshua.gage.stone--- via WLUG < wlug@lists.wlug.org> wrote:
Update: I went ahead with reserving a meeting time for us tomorrow to ensure it'd be available to the club -- 7:00PM to 8:15PM.
I hope that helps!
- Josh
On Wed, 2021-07-14 at 18:30 -0400, joshua.gage.stone@gmail.com wrote:
I can reserve a time slot for tomorrow if there's enough interest in going to the library for a change in pace and scenery. I think it'd be good for transitioning back to in-person meetings!
- Josh
On Wed, 2021-07-14 at 15:39 -0400, Tim Keller wrote:
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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Hey Richard, Here are the full directions: 3 Washington St Hudson, MA 01749 Next to the library is the Hudson Fire Department, and in between them is the entrance to a municipal parking lot which is free to use. This might help provide clarity: https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/125832712 https://goo.gl/maps/Pt6cNVEkEQkz9y4p9 - Josh On Thu, 2021-07-15 at 09:27 -0400, Richard Klein via WLUG wrote:
Thursday night at the Hudson library? That's 3 Washington St, right?
On Wed, Jul 14, 2021 at 7:51 PM joshua.gage.stone--- via WLUG <wlug@lists.wlug.org> wrote:
Update: I went ahead with reserving a meeting time for us tomorrow to ensure it'd be available to the club -- 7:00PM to 8:15PM.
I hope that helps!
- Josh
On Wed, 2021-07-14 at 18:30 -0400, joshua.gage.stone@gmail.com wrote:
I can reserve a time slot for tomorrow if there's enough interest in going to the library for a change in pace and scenery. I think it'd be good for transitioning back to in-person meetings!
- Josh
On Wed, 2021-07-14 at 15:39 -0400, Tim Keller wrote:
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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I'm replying late to this, since I was away on business last week. But meetings in libraries are cool with me too. joshua> I can reserve a time slot for tomorrow if there's enough joshua> interest in going to the library for a change in pace and joshua> scenery. I think it'd be good for transitioning back to joshua> in-person meetings! joshua> - Josh joshua> On Wed, 2021-07-14 at 15:39 -0400, Tim Keller wrote: joshua> I think it's a great idea! joshua> Speaking with the Technopia folks, they're interested in having us, but it sounds like it joshua> would happen in the Sept. time frame, I'd like to have a couple in person meetings before joshua> that. joshua> Is this something people would be interested in doing tomorrow? joshua> Thanks, joshua> Tim. joshua> On Tue, Jul 13, 2021 at 9:25 PM joshua.gage.stone--- via WLUG <wlug@lists.wlug.org> wrote: joshua> Hey all, joshua> I've learned that the library in my town is open to the public for joshua> hosting club meetings! More info: joshua> https://hudsonpubliclibrary.com/ joshua> Some of the benefits I can think of for having meetings at the library joshua> include: joshua> - Free hosting joshua> - Free public wifi joshua> - Free on-site parking joshua> - Low noise levels joshua> - Projector and whiteboard are available joshua> - Books, music, movies, etc, are available for checking out joshua> (https://bark.cwmars.org/eg/opac/home) joshua> - Adjacent to many restaurants, most having outdoor seating joshua> - Has EV charging stations nearby joshua> - Access to well-maintained walking trails and public parks joshua> Cons: joshua> - Conference room capacity is capped at 10 occupants joshua> - Meetings must end 15 minutes before library's closing time, so would joshua> have to end at 8:15PM joshua> - Many restaurants might be closed by 9PM joshua> I could imagine going back to our usual monthly meetings, from 7:00PM joshua> to 8:15PM on Thursdays, then walking over to one of the restaurants joshua> next door for food and drinks. I can personally vouch for these local joshua> establishments, all reachable within a 5 minute walk: joshua> https://railtrailflatbread.com/ joshua> https://www.wellysrestaurant.com/ joshua> https://newcitymicrocreamery.com/ joshua> https://www.lessthangreaterthan.com/ joshua> https://www.kithandkinhudson.com/ joshua> https://www.horseshoepub.com/ joshua> https://freshwingma.com/ joshua> https://www.medusabrewing.com/beer-garden joshua> What do you think? joshua> - Josh joshua> _______________________________________________ joshua> WLUG mailing list -- wlug@lists.wlug.org joshua> To unsubscribe send an email to wlug-leave@lists.wlug.org joshua> Create Account: https://wlug.mailman3.com/accounts/signup/ joshua> Change Settings: https://wlug.mailman3.com/postorius/lists/wlug.lists.wlug.org/ joshua> Web Forum/Archive: joshua> https://wlug.mailman3.com/hyperkitty/list/wlug@lists.wlug.org/message/J7HU7V... joshua> _______________________________________________ joshua> WLUG mailing list -- wlug@lists.wlug.org joshua> To unsubscribe send an email to wlug-leave@lists.wlug.org joshua> Create Account: https://wlug.mailman3.com/accounts/signup/ joshua> Change Settings: https://wlug.mailman3.com/postorius/lists/wlug.lists.wlug.org/ joshua> Web Forum/Archive: https://wlug.mailman3.com/hyperkitty/list/wlug@lists.wlug.org/message/L5C525...
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<mailto: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 _______________________________________________ WLUG mailing list -- wlug@lists.wlug.org<mailto:wlug@lists.wlug.org> To unsubscribe send an email to wlug-leave@lists.wlug.org<mailto:wlug-leave@lists.wlug.org> Create Account: https://wlug.mailman3.com/accounts/signup/ Change Settings: https://wlug.mailman3.com/postorius/lists/wlug.lists.wlug.org/ Web Forum/Archive: https://wlug.mailman3.com/hyperkitty/list/wlug@lists.wlug.org/message/J7HU7V... -- I am leery of the allegiances of any politician who refers to their constituents as "consumers".
Ron, We have lots of options for meeting locations. We could even shuffle things around a bit. As an aside, please email the list if you intend to attend so we can get a number. Thanks, Tim. On Thu, Jul 15, 2021 at 9:38 AM THE HAMMER via WLUG <wlug@lists.wlug.org> wrote:
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
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*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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I can't make it this month, but it sounds like a great plan going forward. On Thu, Jul 15, 2021, 11:11 AM Tim Keller via WLUG <wlug@lists.wlug.org> wrote:
Ron,
We have lots of options for meeting locations. We could even shuffle things around a bit.
As an aside, please email the list if you intend to attend so we can get a number.
Thanks, Tim.
On Thu, Jul 15, 2021 at 9:38 AM THE HAMMER via WLUG <wlug@lists.wlug.org> wrote:
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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I won't make July or August meetings due to being out of the Worcester area. I like the Hudson Library idea. Also like the idea of possibly it moving around to different locations idea. I can see WLUG meeting at different libraries, coffee houses or brew pubs around central MA. A bit like the 70's Kung Fu TV series. Roaming the area with only our highly tuned Linux skills and spiritual training as a Shaolin Monk... Lol Joel On July 15, 2021 11:35:14 AM Frank Sweetser via WLUG <wlug@lists.wlug.org> wrote:
I can't make it this month, but it sounds like a great plan going forward.
On Thu, Jul 15, 2021, 11:11 AM Tim Keller via WLUG <wlug@lists.wlug.org> wrote: Ron,
We have lots of options for meeting locations. We could even shuffle things around a bit.
As an aside, please email the list if you intend to attend so we can get a number.
Thanks, Tim.
On Thu, Jul 15, 2021 at 9:38 AM THE HAMMER via WLUG <wlug@lists.wlug.org> wrote: 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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Yeah, I wasn't sure how much of a commute driving to Hudson would be. I figured since it was a 20-25 minute drive from WPI that it'd be in the general vicinity for people who're probably commuting in central MA. I figured it'd be worth trying at least once since we've been discussing transitioning back to in-person meetings for some time, and it was something I was able to set up with ease since the library is down the street from my home. - Josh On Thu, 2021-07-15 at 13:38 +0000, THE HAMMER via WLUG wrote:
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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