“ Mom to 3 y.o. boy and 5 y.o. girl. I am a contractor specializing in Healthcare Software and business process. I am interested in going out to explore this great city/state with fun and vibrant women. I am just getting back to sewing and knitting. ”

“ Just interested in doing some different things around town. ”

“ To meet others who are single to travel with ”

“ I'm interested in starting a social group for singles who are over 60. We seem to be a largely neglected demographic here on Meetup. I'd like the focus of the group to be on cultural events. Please email me if you are interested. ”

“ I'd like to meet new and interesting people ”

“ Hi, my name is Ryan but I prefer my friends to call me Ryler. I am a 30 year old professional who is looking to build a network of gay friends who I can share my down time with. I am open to anything that sounds fun, and value strong friendships. ”

“ People are like stained-glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in, their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light from within. -Elizabeth Kubler-Ross ”

“ getting out to meet new people that have the same interests. ”

“ I like all things imaginative and I'm always up for an adventure. ”

“ I like owls. And lamps. And owl-lamps. ”

“ I'm a retired schoool teacher particularly interested in the arts, I specifically enjoy writing. I would also like to expand my circle of friends and acquaintances through casual meetings for a movie, l ”

“ To meet new people and make new friends ”

“ I'm a 60+ lesbian artist living in Salem, MA who has recently become single and would like to find and develop new friendships with similar older lesbian women. ”

“ Hi. I met a person at a seminar who told me about this. I'm looking to bust out of this little box of mine, share my interests, learn about others. Kaboom! How cool is this? ”

“ Hi everyone! I recently became a New Englander in December 2007. I am an Anthropology graduate from the University of Oklahoma, and and enrolled in a Medical Coding program now. I live with my boyfriend and our two doggies, Max/lab and Emi/pug. ”

“ Greg Morell--recently I moved to Wells from Northampton, MA, where I met once a week with a small group of Francophiles for reading, and discussion at a bistro. I am working on my French and Italian--studied Spanish in School. 207-251-8724 ”

“ My wife and I are new to the area, looking to meet folks. ”

“ New to the North Shore, excited about experiencing all it has to offer while meeting new people! ”