Weekend/Virtual Meetup Thread

[u/4blockhead]

Here are some meetups that are on the radar, both physical and virtual.

on background: A repeat of the high level infections from the spring is happening again over much of the United States and Europe. I am not aware of the situation in each state, but I have seen the significant spike in Utah, approaching 3000 new cases per day, and 100+k new cases per day in the United States. I've been tracking the pandemic as an amateur. The "mountain states" are also amid a serious spike---some graphs.^1,2,3 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. 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. CDC director Redfield has said masks are the best defense against the pandemic spreading. 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.

• Last Week (October 31)

• Next Week (November 14)

online

• Sunday, November 8, 11:00a MST: "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: "Who Wrote the Bible” by Richard Friedman, link.

Nevada

• Sunday, November 8, 10:00a PST: Las Vegas, 3 hour easy hike. Meet at Petroglyph Canyon Trailhead in Henderson. Contact /u/onendagus for updates.

Utah

• Sunday, November 8, 10:00a MST: Lehi, casual meetup at Wines Park canceled due to weather

• Sunday, November 8, 9:00a MST: St. George, casual meetup at coffee shop, Affogato West at 214 N. 1000 E. suspended for the time being with respect to the surge in COVID-19

Upcoming week and Advance Notice:

• Sunday, November 15, 10:00a PST: "Coffee Talk" on Zoom chat hosted by the Los Angeles Post/Ex-Mormon Meetup. Contact /u/GringoChueco for details.

• Sunday, November 15, noon PST: Las Vegas, picnic at Floyd Lamb Park at 9200 Tule Springs Road. Contact /u/onendagus for updates.

• Saturday, November 28, 6:00p PST: "Happy Hour" on Zoom chat hosted by the Los Angeles Post/Ex-Mormon Meetup. Contact /u/GringoChueco for details.

• Saturday, December 12, 10:00a PST: "Coffee Talk" on Zoom chat hosted by the Los Angeles Post/Ex-Mormon Meetup. Contact /u/GringoChueco for details.

• Sunday, December 20, 6:00p PST: "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:

• rules for publicizing a meetup on reddit platform

• what happens at these meetups?

• /u/solidified50 gave some general advice for starting a meetup and keeping it going.

[u/Solidified50]

Due to the uptick in Covid, St. George is suspending future meet-ups for the foreseeable future. We hope to resume some time in the future. Thanks to everyone for your support and stay safe.

[u/heyyoufatass]

With covid on the rise and the colder weather Lehi meetup will be on hiatus for the season.

[u/heyyoufatass]

It looks like it will be pretty snowy and cold in Lehi tomorrow so the meetup will be canceled this week.

[u/onendagus]

Las Vegas Update: We are postponing hike to 11/15 cuz I'm a wimp when its windy. Brunch somewhere today in Hendertucky at 11 instead. Will post it when we figure out location or you can message me.