“ I want these local Meetups because I need to start living a healthier lifestyle. I need to lose weight and figure why not meet up with people who have the same goals I do? ”

“ Hi -- I'm Tracy -- I've lived in Forest Hills for 7 years... I work in Manhattan and lead a book group at my job, but I'm excited to meet new people in my neighborhood! ”

“ women bookclub ”

“ i'vebeen tryting tofind a book club that is interested in the same type of books, thatisn't too large a group[ and located conveniently. I erad mostly classics and literature ”

“ I LOVE this game! let's play! ”

“ Coming soon: A really engaging and captivating essay about myself. Alas, I haven't written it yet, but I promise I will, and it will be PG (pretty good). ”

“ Hello! Just moved to Hoboken and looking for other writers to share ideas, motivate, encourage etc. ”

“ Hi my name is Ana. I would love to visit and enjoy more of the museums that NY has to offer. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am new to New England and would like to meet new people. I like to do many things and welcome the opportunity to join an organized group. ”

“ Hey Everyone!! I have just moved to New York from Newport Beach, CA and I am looking to make new friends and learn about the area. ”

“ Hi everyone! I am single in my late 20s and looking to making new friends- ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I love downtown foodcourt and I'd like to find someone who'd like to have lunch together in downtown. ”

“ My name is Andrea. I live in Franklin Square. I enjoy the beach, movies books and dinner and drinks with friends. I am hoping to meet other single people on Long Island with similar interests. ”

“ Me encanta leer, escuchar musica, cocinar, y divertirme con mi perro Austen. Estoy buscando mas oportunidades para practicar la lengua espanol y conocer nuevas personas interesantes. . . ”

“ I've been divorced for a very long time and would like to meet other professional singles in NJ. It seems all fun activities take place in NY and I miss the city, where I used to live, but I'm sure there are others in the area who feel the same way. ”

“ Hi! I am a blogger, an amateur photographer, and a sometimes cook. I am married, the mother of 2, and a corporate training specialist. I have always been an avid reader. My favorite way to pass an afternoon is holed up with a book in my lap. ”

“ Hi, all. Addicted to photography and loving it. ”

“ Want to have walking companions and lose weight... ”

“ I am looking forward to making some new friends with the same interests. ”

“ Hi, my name is Zoe. I am very interested in philosophy & meeting others who share my enthusiasm. I am also an avid mystery reader, and would like discuss British mystery in a group ”

“ I am looking to meet new friends in my area. ”

“ Hello. I am looking to get more active and figured that hiking would be a good way to start. ”

“ Pro photographer and educator. Single, never married. Sociable and easy to get along with with a myriad of interests and talents. Good conversationalist with eclectic tastes. Keep myself in top shape. ”

“ Hi ! ”

“ Hi, looking forward to networking and new friendships. ”

“ Hello everyone. Looking for a walking group on Staten Island. Anytime, morning, noon or night. weekends or weekly. Please let me know if there is one out there. Thanks. ”

“ I am anti everything that this country stands for but not smart enough to be active. I'm an avid reader of almost everything and Araby said she'd love me if I joined but not that way. I am narcissistic and uber sarcastic but most people love it! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am a current WW member and would like to find people of like mind. People who would like to work together, discuss and support each other through the weight & maintence program. ”

“ Meetup is one of the most amazing networking and connecting with others genres I have ever encountered. It gives us all freedom to enjoy our lives and make choices about how we want to fill our time. I just love it ”

“ Hello to all. I'm here looking to expand my horizons and meet new friends. I also have a 31/2 month old pit bull/shepard mix, Buddha McLovin, who also want to make new friends! ”

“ Hi~ I recently bought a beautiful digital camera and plan would like to learn how to use it more effectively before taking some of the trips I plan to go on this year. I'd also like to meet new friends and go on day shoots together. ”

“ Hi, my name is Kassandra. I'm an aspiring actress and writer. I'm currently engaged to a wonderful man, but am searching for friends with interests similar to my own. Those are reading, writing, movies, and hanging out and sharing life with friends. ”

“ Heyas I'm a 22 year old gal who likes music without putting it in categories. Aka I'm all over the place :P Looking to find out new things to hear and see. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to meet people and become fit. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'd like to have friends located more locally. ”

“ IT IS A GREAT WAY TO MET OTHER PEOPLE. KARIN ”

“ Meetups are a great vehicle for meeting people who share similar interests in books and a myriad of other topics. ”

“ Brit expat living on the UES for almost 3 years. NY has a very transistional social scene and so I've lost a few friends to moves abroad/across the States. So I'm always happy to meet new people. I work in investment banking and have wide interests ”

“ hi just checking this out. ”

“ Hi. My name is Adrianna, and I would like to participate in various types of meetups, because I really love to get out, and enjoy different things. I look forward to meeting everyone at these meetings!! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am looking to start an exercise program and stick to it! I think having each other to motivate us is a great way to start! Also, I am fairly new to the area and think it's a great way to meet new friends! ”

“ would love to start a weekly game with people from near great neck.contact me @partopin@gmail.com. i have a set but need to learn again. ”

“ Always wanted to join or start a book club. realize I might have to try harder than this but I"ll be lazy for now.... ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm interested in meeting new people in my area who share the same interests as me. Our busy schedules with jobs and family obligations sometimes make it difficult to meet others with like interests here on LI. ”

“ Looking to meet fellow health nuts! :) ”

“ Wow, this being such a big city, I'm surpised there are not domestic violence meetups in my area. I want to meet up with people that have been through the same or similar things I have experienced and talk and be able to support each other. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because they are things that interest me and love meeting new people. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'd like to find a roommate in Manhattan, Midtown to Uppereast preferably. Someone freindly and close to my age ”

“ I want these local Meetups because it will help me to get new friends and socialise ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to try to get into something new, and meet new people. ”

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“ I want these local Meetups because I'm interested in the paranormal and the unseen! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am looking for an avenue to meet people with my same interests. ”

“ I'm a freelance writer & producer who lives in Ditmas Park. ”