NYT Connections IRL Meetup

Greetings fellow Connectors!
Inspired by the success of the NYT Connections Companion, I've created this offshoot. "But why, Tim? There's already a place for player discussion/camaraderie". True, but its size, time constrictions, and lack of infrastructure make genuine conversations difficult. That motivated me to create a space more amenable to them.
I'm hoping there are more "organic" discussions here. Topics may include past puzzles, opinions about cultural/regional/geographic relevance, your favorite recipe for something, your pet, travel... y'know, anything one might encounter in the comments. :-) If we do make the quantum leap to IRL, I might bring snacks.