“ I am a widower, enjoy dining out , movies both out and at home. walking, conversation, eating out for breakfast. ”

“ I have recently moved back to the area and it's so unfamiliar. I am looking forward to meeting new people and discovering new places. ”

“ Designer in Portland, Maine ”

“ Interest in meeting new friends and developing new interests. I like to try lots of new things but also like to stay involved in activities that I really enjoy. ”

“ I am a mid-40s consultant to the hospitality and food industries and executively involved in two companies - Chocorua Group (www.chocoruagroup.com) and Sandwich Sauce Company (www.sandwichsaucecompany.com). ”

“ I'm a pretty eclectic person w. numerous interests: outdoors (tennis, skiing,boating, etc.), theater, classical music, reading, discussing politics, going to good movies. See what I mean??? ”

“ I live in Southern Maine. I am 6'1". I like to read, swim, kayak, make art, and eat. I have 2 catkids. ”

“ i'd like to get a photography meetup group going in Portland ”

“ I would like to see a book club, waterskiing, tubing, and skydiving, movies and sports meetups in my town ”

“ Would like to see an over 50 activitiy group: lunch, movies, dancing, dining, biking, theatre, tennis, anything? ”

“ Hi, I'm recently divorced and would like to make friends and explore the area. ”

“ I'm 56 young widow, moving to Hudson Fl. from Maine in April. I want to meet baby boomers in the area for various social activities. I like dancing, dining, theater, fashion shows, and would love to learn how to play golf and to sail. ”

“ I'm looking to meet others who have an interest in travel - I'm newly single (my teenager moved out too!) and am looking to get out and meet new people. ”

“ Looking for like-minded individuals to make new friends! And learn something. Always learning. ”

“ looking to meet other singles as well as friends to have lots of fun with to enjoy what life has to offer i had a friend tell me about meetup.com it seems like an awsome site now to just get involved into different things ”

“ Hi, I recently moved to Portland and would like to meet other people who love all animals. ”

“ hi! I am looking to meet people and get involved. I love to be out doors and enjoy nature. Kayaking, hiking, cross country skiing are some of the things I love to do, oh and travel. ”

“ I am interested in getting involved in a Portland club---and the intellectual and creative exchange that can take place when people get together. Love books, potography, knitting, web design and software, skiing, sailing, and all things Italian! ”

“ I have loved cinema for many years. I am looking forward to sharing this with others. ”

“ It is great to talk to others who share my interests. ”

“ I'm new to Portsmouth and want to meet people here. I am also a caregiver to elders, children and pets, so would like to introduce myself to families in the area. Thanks. monique ”

“ It would be great to get together with other members who enjoy being active outdoors, running,cycling, hiking, kayaking, or just having fun. ”

“ Acquired a passport in 2002. Promised myself to get 10 stickers in ten years. Still need 5 more! ”

“ Hi my name is debbie , My interests are walking going for coffee ,animals traveling dancining ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I would like to meet new people, and to find new dive partners. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'd like to get to know more people in the area with similar interests. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because it's a great way to make new friends and enjoy the outdoors. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I've studied in Vienna and love to sing German Lieder. I've not taken a German class in a a few years and would like to be more comfortable speaking with others. ”

“ Any one else interested in forming a memoir writing / reading group? ”

“ I would like to learn about wine...and meet people who do things my friends won't. Things like coffee and hiking. Maybe not at the same time. ”

“ I am so interested in old buildings/places with secret passageways, nooks/crannies, museums, historical sites and people with positive energy who are facinated by their world. ”

“ I am new to area, and spend most of my time at work. Just looking to get involved in life again ”