“ Hi, I'm a mother of three grown kids. I'm 42 yrs old. Interested in meeting new friends. and I have a wonderfull boyfriend that is trying to understand me....... ”

“ Hello! I've lived in Springfield my entire life but my social circle has dwindled in the last few years. I would like to make some new friends and have some fun. I've sort of out-grown the bar scene but would still enjoy a night out now and again. ”

“ Interested in finding out more about the group -- we just moved back to springfield! ”

“ i just moved back to springfield from seattle. i am teaching capoeira at next level fitness academy http://www.nextlevelfitnessacademy.com i am up for trying any group but am especially interested in afro-brazilian culture. ”

“ A lifetime Ozarks resident who loves photography. Work in the publishing/advertising industry. Like learning new things about the capture of great images. ”

“ My road to Broadway has been altered a little — but that's okay. ”

“ Hi I'm Crystal. I am just getting back to the outdoors. I am not a pro by any means, but love to spend time trying new adventures. I would like to join groups of people sharing the activities we enjoy. ”

“ Friendship meetup group. I know everybody that visits the site here is looking for a friendship with people with the same interests, but why not have a general friendship group, where people with different interests, but same goal can meet. ”

“ Hey I live in Springfield and I am looking for new people to meet and interact with. I work for a talent agency and also an online talent roster. We are interested in new fresh faces! ”

“ Hello! I have recently returned to Springfield to begin my career. I am looking for friends and new hobbies in the area! I am interested in a little bit of everything, and I appreciate any suggestions on how to get out and about! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am new to the area and as a single mom with a full time job and a college student too, I have little time to meet new people, much less someone to date. This is a start! ”

“ I just moved here from Los Angeles and want to meet and make new friends! Please join my Group and if you know anyone that wants to act in a movie... http://acting.meetup.com/305/ ”

“ I want these local Meetups because my husband and I are interesting in meeting new people ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I enjoy meeting new people. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am currently on vacation in North Carolina and met some folks from a meetup out of Virginia Beach. They're really great and are having loads of fun for the weekend! I drove my Jeep on the beach yesterday! ”