“ I just recently moved to Toledo from San Diego. I grew up and went to college in Ohio and spent the last 2.5 years in SoCal. I'm interested in meeting some new people that share my interests and getting involved in some local activites. ”

“ I'm always interested in meeting new people, men and women and have fun!! ”

“ New to the area and only here until the end of May. Would like some people to hang out with in a non-work related environment! Also looking to hang out with people my age ... 20/30 somethings ”

“ Looking for exercise buddies, walking, biking, water aerobics, yoga, also enjoy movies, books, stimulating conversation. Would enjoy making some new friends in Bloomington area. ”

“ I'm J. new to bloomington looking to meet friends ”

“ I am looking to expand my network of friends and acquaintances who would like to meet for coffee, dinner, movies, Illini games, festivals, weekend getaways, bike rides, walks and and other mutuallly agreed upon activities. I'm a single empty nester in my ”

“ Hi! I was fortunate enough to take an early retirement at the beginning of this year (2009) from a stressful, insane job (911 dispatcher for 24 yrs). My former job really cut into any social life I might desire and I often had to cancel plans with family ”

“ I would love to meet people who share the same interests as my family and I. We are somewhat new to Mt. Zion, IL area and would love to connect with other families. ”

“ Hi there! I would like to join a group where people like to socialize and sometimes discuss about different topics. Just having fun ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I would love to be able to dance like they do on "Dancing With the Stars." ”

“ Hi, my name is Corey. I'm joining Meetup to see what groups are already meeting in the Bloomington-Normal area. ”

“ Would like to find some female friends and/or couple friends to socialize with occasionally. I am married and live in Tuscola and work in Champaign at the U of I. ”

“ I'm 58, single, retired and new to Illinois. Interested in meeting new friends for a variety of interests including auto/motorcycle racing of any kind, demolition derbys, etc. Also interested in paranormal research & meeting others around my age. ”

“ My name is Tami Haubner. I am 47 years old and have never been married or had kids. I live in Champaign and I'm very active in the community. I belong to ZOO Improv Troupe and enjoy the creative voice it allows me. I am up for anything! ”

“ Kind of new to B-N and like to meet new ppl ”

“ Went to U of I and then moved to Florida to work. My fiance is going for his masters, so we're back in C-U again after almost two years. I get to town in the beginning of March and I'm looking forward to meeting new people. ”