“ I'm looking for friends to walk with. I quit smoking & now I have to lose 40 lbs! Would like to have a friend who is wanting to lose weight & be serious about walking! My name is Susan & I live in the Vicksburg area. ”

“ I'm new to the area and interested in joining a writer's group for motivation and inspiration. I work nights so would need to meet days or weekends. I'd also be interested in meeting with other women who are pursuing self-improvement goals. ”

“ I'm interested in vampire stuff and just looking for gay friends in a small town where I totally don't fit in ”

“ I recently moved from the country to the city and would like to find new interesting people to do things with..I love to be active- ballroom dancing, horses, hiking, kayaking,xc skiing, camping- sharing books, current affairs, art museums, theater-- ”

“ Sanely crazy, insanely passionate, madly in-love with life, love to love, cynical dreamer. Faithful friend, fragile soul, strong willed, hungry for independence yet dislike loneliness. Performing Artist, Educator and Business Entrepreneur, ”

“ Got married and moved to GR last year. I'm hoping to meet some new people in the area and read some great books! ”

“ Golf ”

“ "I'm here to meet new people. I recently moved to this area and would like to make some friends to hang with." It's always fun to meet for cocktails. ”

“ Went to school in southwest Michigan, but I'm originally from northern Michigan. Not quite as easy to find places to do all of my interests down here like it was back home. Not to mention, these things are always more fun when you are with others. ”

“ Sounds Interesting ”

“ I have been in Grand Rapids for a little bit and am looking for people that share the same hobbies. Mainly i just love being outside. It really doesn't make much of a difference what i am doing. ”

“ I love to hike, camp, and kayak...anytime...any weather! ”

“ Rock climbing looks like fun...there have to be rocks around here somewhere!!!! ”

“ Nice to meet everyone. I just moved to Grand Rapids and very interested in joining or creating a womans group. Would be very open to hosting or leading said group. ”

“ I love being outside and now that the weather is getting nice I need to venture out! Always up for meeting new people. ”

“ I'm interested in getting back into shape after the long winter. And would love to make new friends also. ”

“ I've lived in GR almost two years and hoping to meet like-minded people here in Grand Rapids... I enjoy hiking, yoga, books, knitting, quilting, good food/wine, coffee (or tea)... ”

“ I want to join or start a book club where I can meet others, share perspectives and have fun. ”

“ Hi - I'm just moving to GR in February, so I'm preparing myself and finding things for myself to do. I only know two people there so far. Looking forward to meeting you all! ”

“ Hello all i am looking for motivated people to help me accomplish some life goals in loosing weight... if anyone likes to walk, talk or have fun... let me know... i need to get outdoors more :) that would make me VERY happy ”

“ Hi! I like to meet people and just believe that life is more adventurous with more relationships in your life with business and friendship! I am married to Mike and have 3 daughters! Life is grand! ”

“ Merry meet to all bead workers, I've been making seed bead pins using 11/0" Czech glass seed beads for 8 years. I love how they turn out and I promise to bring a few of my current products to this meetup. ”

“ Hi. I'm fairly new to Grand Rapids and would love to meet some cool new people... ”

“ Hey all, just here to meet some people with the same interests and maybe makes some new friends! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I would like to learn Spanish. ”

“ I just moved to the Grand Rapids area from North Carolina and am looking to meet new people and have some fun too! Sue ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I would love to meet other Women interested in fitness and becoming healthier. ”

“ I can't wait for my husband and I to make new friends! All of our friends either moved away or are still single and hitting the club scene! ”

“ hey there....I m new here.. so lets explore.....each other......osathire@yahoo.com ”

“ I want to meet new people with similiar interests. I'm a stay-at-home mom that needs adult interaction. What better way to find yourself again. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to spend more time in the outdoors and meet new people. I also love to play tennis. I haven't been hiking for a several years and would love to get started again. ”

“ I'm always looking for someone to do actvities with !! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I drink coffee, walk a lot and I have lots of books. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because it is always more fun doing things with others or a group than alone. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i moved to mi in 1997 and have yet to meet ppl my age my hubby has his hobbies and i am wanting to meet new ppl my own age it gets boring playing online games alone ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to meet new people who share a love of hiking and to keep me motivated on my way to better health. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am trying to meet new people and get more of a social life ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I love to get to know more people. I love coffee and liked some people to chit chat with. ”

“ I am interested in getting out more and getting more active. I also like to meet new people. =) ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I have Celiac (gluten allergy) and have found it hard to lose weight. I am just looking to give and get a little support in this weight loss trek. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I enjoy being outdoors and would like to meet new people. ”