NEPA RETROCOMPUTING
USERS GROUP
Old computers, new friends. Northeastern PA, monthly.
AUG 29
till 3:00 PM
Bartonsville, PA 18321
Join us at our next meetup at Jiva Java Cafe in Bartonsville, PA. We’ll meet there at 1:00 PM. Once you walk in the door, you’ll find us in the room to your immediate left. A table is set up for members bringing in gear; please let us know ahead of time if you are bringing anything so that we can reserve space. Jiva Java Cafe has drinks, snacks, and lunch available for purchase.
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The NEPA Retrocomputing Users Group preserves, uses, and celebrates vintage hardware across Northeastern Pennsylvania. Whether you're an experienced programmer writing assembly, a hardware enthusiast recapping power supplies, a retro gamer loading floppy disks, or a complete beginner who just misses the warm glow of a CRT monitor, there is a place for you here.
Our meetups are casual, collaborative, and entirely hands-on: machines humming across tables, fresh coffees everywhere, and plenty of friendly conversation. You don’t need to be an expert or own a vintage machine to join in. Drop by to play classic games, get help troubleshooting a stubborn circuit board, or bring that mystery computer you just pulled out of an attic.
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Bringing something to show off, play on, or troubleshoot is very welcome. Contact us first so we can reserve table space and power for you. Space at the cafe is limited, and a heads-up means your machine has a spot waiting when you walk in.
- Email us with what you're bringing and roughly how much space it needs
- Tell us if it's a display piece, something to play on, or a repair puzzle
- Let us know if you'll need help carrying it in
- Bring every cable: power, video, keyboard, and any adapters
- A power strip and an extension cord if you have spares
- Disks, carts, or tapes you want to try — plus a mouse or joystick
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From the tables at a recent meet.
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Q: Where can I find a retrocomputing club near Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, or the Poconos?
Right here. The NEPA Retrocomputing Users Group is Northeastern Pennsylvania's vintage computer club, drawing members from Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, Stroudsburg, Allentown, and across the Poconos. Our meetups are held at Jiva Java Cafe, 3427 PA-611, Bartonsville, PA 18321.
Q: When and where does the NEPA Retrocomputing Users Group meet?
We typically meet the last Saturday of every month from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Jiva Java Cafe, 3427 PA-611, Bartonsville, Pennsylvania 18321. Walk in and take the room on your immediate left.
Q: What is retrocomputing?
Retrocomputing is the hobby of collecting, restoring, programming, and playing on computers from the 1970s, 80s, and 90s — machines like the Commodore 64, Atari 800XL, Apple II, and early IBM PCs. Some people are in it for the games, some for the hardware repair, and some for the history.
Q: Do I need to pay or become a member to attend?
No. There is no membership fee, no application, and no forms — just show up. We do ask that you consider buying a coffee or snack to support our host.
Q: I don't own a vintage computer. Can I come?
Yes, absolutely. Plenty of members showed up empty-handed the first time. There's always a free seat at somebody's machine.
Q: Can I bring a vintage computer to fix, show off, or sell?
Yes — contact us first so we can reserve table space and power. We'll look at a broken machine together, tell you what's likely wrong, and point you toward parts. We're a hobby group, not a repair shop, but you'll leave knowing more than you came with.
Q: Are beginners and families welcome?
Very. Complete beginners are a big part of why we meet, and younger visitors are welcome with a parent — they usually beat the adults at the games.
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Get an email before each meeting with the date, time, and place. Stay in the know!
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Our Discord server is still being set up. Join the mailing list and we'll send the invite the moment it's live.