“ Hi Everyone, I'm a Life Coach, so see my Living Large Meetup and new summer group for women, "Eat, Pray, Love". Please join us (send me an e-mail). ”

“ Hi, everyone. I hope to find new friends thru this meet-up group. Already that is holding true. I have many interests and hope to network to find out what it is that everyone does out there for fun. See you all soon. Kirk ”

“ HI! I'm Shannon,my family and I just moved to the area in June. We are from PA, and we don't know much about the area at all! My husband works ALOT, so i'm usually around with my two girls ages 6 and 18months! I'd love meet some people from the area! ”

“ I love the outdoors and to be able to be with others that enjoy it as much as I do makes it that much more enjoyable. ”

“ I would love to be part of a Book Club. ”

“ be together and be calm, and be fun, and be relaxed, and most of all, trust that the other person loves you unconditionally as you are feeling that all over your own body as well. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am single and would love to meet an outdoor mate! ”

“ Im from Toronto Ontario origionally, now living in Rochester NY ( Chili ) My dad got me interested in the supernatural when I was a kid. Hes gone now, but I am still facinated by it. I'm really excited to find this group so closed to home. ”

“ Hi, My name is Susan. Enjoy doing most anything. Would like to meet more people in the Rochester area . I work out of my home so this looks like a good opportunity to socialize. Look forward to meeting everyone. ”

“ I am looking for something to do that will get me out from in front of the TV. ”

“ Hi All. I just moved to the area and interested in meeting new people while staying active. ”

“ I will be 60 yrs. old next month, I love music & dancing, walking and nature. I love meeting people ”

“ Hi, I am looking to meet new people and get some exercise in as well. I am single and have never done any big hikes but am ready and willing to now. I look forward to meeting everyone! Heather ”

“ I love the outdoors. I want to meet new people. I'd rather hike with people than going it alone. ”

“ Hello My name is Sarah. I love to camp but I know very few people who enjoy it the way I do so I usually go alone. I saw this group and thought maybe I would look into it and see what happens. Looks like fun. ”

“ Hi, I'm Mary ”

“ Hello All: Looking forward to meeting new friends! I have just started divorce proceedings and a good portion of my friends are married. So, I am looking forward to good times, new friendships and lots of fun! ”

“ Hi, have the means to travel but do not like to go alone. Would love to meet people who would like to travel in a group or just to find a travel partner. ”

“ hey guys, I always enjoy a good hike, and it's even better to go with others who enjoy being outside! ”

“ i usually road bike alone and i thought this would be another way to meet people and also do what i enjoy. ”

“ I'm 32, female. ”

“ I'm a 52 year old mother/grandmother. I love kayaking and have been looking for people to kayak with. I also like to hike, walk, bike, roller-blade, camp and spend time with my dogs. ”

“ I usually spend one weekend day walking at a park or on a trail. I would like to meet other people who have the same passion for the outdoors. ”

“ I am really looking to get to explore the surrounding Rochester area in a new way. I've recently started hiking, and I love it. I also enjoy runnin g, and am looking for new people to do activities with. ”

“ I have a 6 year old daughter and would like to meet some friends so we can do activities together. ”

“ Hi, I'm Cynthia. I love to be outdoors; hiking is just one way to enjoy it. Currently, I'm "training" for a hiking and biking vacation in Death Valley in February, so I'm very interested in hiking! :) ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to share my work and explore poetry through a group setting. ”

“ Hi, I am interested in joining new Meet ups for the socialization and meeting new people. ”

“ I belly dance at Goddess Hour. ”

“ I enjoy kayaking and would like to meet others to kayak with and find new places to kayak. ”

“ Looking to make some new friends and maybe meet someone really nice ”

“ Hey, I just "accedentally" found this group and am so excited. I have been looking for new places and others who share my interest in hiking/running/adventures. I live near part of the greenway trail but looking forward to new adventures!!!! ”

“ Hi, My name is evan hanahoe and I've just started hiking ”

“ I want these local Meetups because it is hard to find like minded people my age (20) who I can actually connect to. ”

“ Hi, I'm a 24 year old PhD student at the University of Rochester (English Lit). I'm from the mountains of North Carolina, so I'm used to lots of hiking and have been looking for places to hike around here. ”

“ I'm new in Rochester (greece) and I'd like to meet new people in the area. ”

“ Kayaking and Canoeing ”

“ It would be great to meet other women with the same interests!! ”

“ HI, MY name is Stacey. I joined the group to hike in different places than my other hiking groups I am in. I like hikes that are easy to Moderate.I like your idea of the short hikes on Wednesday nights.I had a nice time in Naples meeting new people a ”

“ I recently moved from Albany to Rochester. I am trying to meet new people and develop a circle of firends. I enjoy taking long walks - appreciating the environment and the people I am with. Also enjoy action movies and baseball. ”

“ I wasn't much of a hiker until I got my dog Maxfield. But he's so high energy that he forced me off the couch! Now I've learned to enjoy our daily "hikes" in the neighborhood as well as our occasional walks in more exotic locales. ”

“ Hi Eveyone!! I am brand new to scrapbooking, and this group sounded like fun. I would love to learn some new ideas from those who have been scrapping for awhile . I live in Greece with my husband and 2 dogs. ”

“ Tall, slim, athletic, looking to stretch my muscles, and envision some scenery ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I was born in Germany and have very people I can speak with ”

“ I love the outdoors and I'm interested in meeting people who share my interests! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because they are a great opportunity to join vital, interesting people in combining a love of the outdoors with the desire to be physically active. 'A sound mind in a sound body' sounds pretty good to me! ”

“ Hello my name is Kerry, I am 36 from Irondequoit, I am divorced with no children. I am looking for people to go out with and have fun with. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because My wife and I are new to the area and are looking for other couples to spend time with. We enjoy thing outdoors such as hiking, disc golf etc... We also enjoy an evening of wine and conversation. ”

“ Hello, I am interested in local hiking and camping groups. ”

“ Hello. I'm a casual golfer and enjoy the challenge of different courses. I'd like to make new friends and acquaintances. I enjoy outdoor activities and having fun. :o) ”

“ I love to hike and do so as often as possible. I belong to another hiking group but thought it would be fun to have more variety and meet new people. ”