Hey local folks, newbie here seeking your opinion on events and meetups.

I've been looking around the forums for some casual Connecticut meetups for awhile and haven't found much besides some old postshhere and there.

Looking elsewhere on the web, I came across the CTREIA website. They have some regular events but no meetups as far as I can tell. I signed up for their mailing list for more info anyway.

Since jumping on the list, it doesn't seem like what I'm looking for. The emails seem to drive folks to seminars. They don't really describe anything, just a click bait subject and over hyped speaker or topic. Some of these events require you to spend nontrivial amounts of money.

Granted, I haven't been to one of their events so I'm judging a book by it's cover. But is this a reflection of the rest the group has to offer? Or is my preception of the group off base? Has anyone had some experience with the group or its events?

And outside of CTREIA, are there any semi regular, casual, central Connecticut meetups?

Thanks for the help!