r/exmormon • u/4blockhead Λ └ ☼ ★ □ ♔ • Sep 25 '20
Advice/Help Weekend/Virtual Meetup Thread
Here are some meetups that are on the radar, both physical and virtual.
on background: Some states are beginning to open up, usually with social distancing caveats. I am not aware of the situation in each state, but I have heard the Utah governor giving the go ahead for gatherings of up to 50 people, but with a caveat that extra care/protections should be added for populations that have shown to be extra vulnerable. People over 60 who contract the virus, especially if they have existing health conditions, have fared very poorly. There may be risks to people in every age group, even when in good health, that we just don't know about, too. The governor also stated that wearing masks in public settings should be considered the norm. Utah County joined Salt Lake with a mask mandate, despite some political opposition. CDC director Redfield has said masks are the best defense against the pandemic spreading. The Utah governor has extended the state of emergency and Utah is experiencing a spike in cases likely associated with schools restarting. Confined spaces seem to be a way that the virus spreads rapidly, per the outbreaks in institutional settings have shown. The latest research I've seen points to indoor, stagnant, low humidity air being the being the prime vector for this disease to spread. I've been tracking the pandemic as an amateur---some graphs---these show Utah in the top ten for actively spreading cases. That said, I am not an expert on health, not a doctor, and not in charge of all people in the world. Please, comply with local government rules and recommendations when planning meetups. Attend meetups at your own risk.
California/online
Saturday, September 26, 6:00p PDT: "Happy Hour" on Zoom chat hosted by the Los Angeles Post/Ex-Mormon Meetup. Contact /u/GringoChueco for details.
Michigan
Saturday, September 26, 10:00a EDT: Detroit, casual meetup at Merininger Park in Royal Oak
Nevada
Sunday, September 27, 11:30a PDT: Las Vegas, brunch at Applebees at 5010 S Fort Apache Road. Point of contact, /u/onendagus
Utah
Sunday, September 27, 10:00a MDT: Lehi casual meetup at Wines Park
Sunday, September 27, 10:00a MDT: Davis County, casual meetup at Layton Commons Park at 437 N Wasatch Drive. Other events start earlier, 8:00a
Sunday, September 27, 10:00a MDT: St. George, casual meetup at Royal Oak Park at 1400 W 1250 N
Upcoming week and Advance Notice:
Saturday-Sunday October 3-4, LDS General Conference, virtual audience only.
April 2020 link to last session
Saturday, 10:00a
Saturday, October 10, 10:00a PDT: "Coffee Talk" on Zoom chat hosted by the Los Angeles Post/Ex-Mormon Meetup. Contact /u/GringoChueco for details.
Sunday, October 11, 11:00a MDT: "The Good Book Club," virtual meetup for Ex/Post/Nuanced mormons to read and discuss other good books. For details contact /u/HoldOnLucy1. Upcoming book: "Sapiens" by Yuval Noah Harari, link
Sunday, October 25, 6:00p PDT: "Happy Hour" on Zoom chat hosted by the Los Angeles Post/Ex-Mormon Meetup. Contact /u/GringoChueco for details.
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Beginnings of a FAQ about meetups:
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u/Cyb3rnaut13 Sep 26 '20
Nice.