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How to find a programming mentor or (better yet) an enthusiast group?

3 points by rianjs ↗ HN
So I'd like to find a programming mentor in my area. Or better yet, an enthusiast group. Think Toastmasters for programming. A LUG or MUG only for programmers of all ages and skill levels, where the only requirement is to get better. An environment of mutual encouragement.

Does such a thing exist? How would I find one? Searching the 'net hasn't produced much in the way of useful results.

I'd like to find a similar thing for mathematics -- specifically statistics -- but my focus right now is on programming.

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rianjs
Ah, sorry. My first draft had my location.

I'm ~20 minutes north of Boston.

johnzabroski
I'm in the Boston area. I'd say just give me an e-mail, tell me what interests you, and what career direction you are looking to take. I like meeting random people and stirring up conversations about what they're intensely passionate about.

Every Monday night Asgard's Irish Pub has 10 cent wing night.

johnzabroski
Forgot to mention, just add @yahoo.com or @gmail.com to my userid.
rianjs
I had considered a LUG, but I only have one computer, and I'd prefer not to dual boot. I'd prefer a platform-agnostic programming group, if such a thing exists.