I've recently been to three of the meetings and they are a really nice bunch of guys. Pete, one of the founders, always brings loaner pipes if you don't own one. Lots of newbs in the club so please don't feel intimidated at all. I have to get up at 4:30 in the morning so I understand that Thursdays aren't great, but I show up about 6:30 and leave by 9 or 9:30, so the next day isn't too bad.
Jeff