Crossword Creators near Westport CT?

[lperlste]

Hi, I'm interested in starting a group for cruciverbalists in or near Westport, CT. I've spoken to the public library and they are interested in hosting it, and we think there will be a lot of interest given the popularity of Will Shortz's annual visit to the library. The thing is that I'm a total newbie having only created a couple of simple puzzles for my daughter. I'd like to find some more experienced folk who would encourage and mentor the beginners. I'm hope someone on this forum lives in the area -- if you're interested, contact me directly: Larry Perlstein lperlste@yahoo.com.