“ any one that includes sports, networking and volunteering and teachers ”

“ I'm a single woman in my early 40's who loves teaching, reading, writing, museums, movies, sci-fi, and shopping, not necessarily in that order. I've just moved back to the western suburbs after teaching in the South for the past 2 years. ”

“ Hi! I'm Jackie, 52 yr.old female. Have many varied interests and love meeting new people. Am interested in adventure, being creative, philosophy, personal development, reading, writing, travel, meditation, music, foreign languages, movies. ”

“ Try new things and maybe make new friends along the way. ”

“ I'm an Assistant State's Attorney, and I live in LaGrange. I write poetry, published a book of my writings, and perform open mic readings from time to time. I'm somewhat interested in the paranormal, because, well, it's strange. ”

“ My name is karen and i am very passionate about the enviorment, global warming and new technolgy for the future. Very interested in the technology in the medical field, communications and entertainment. After reviewing the goals of the company, I can app ”

“ Where are the poets? ”

“ Mother of 2 adults & 3 teens, writer who has worked in education for over 30 years, 2 books of poetry, wrote children's plays, created curriculum for at risk youth living in high risk areas & have a novel and book of short stories in progress. ”

“ I enjoy Bicycling,Photography,Music,Art,Volleyball,Dining out Comedy ”

“ I'm a young mother of a 6 month old and I don't have very many friends. I am hoping to find some people to hang out with occasionally who share some of the same interests. My fiance and I would like to get out of the house and get to know more poeple ”

“ Hello, i decided to join the meetup because i realized that i have lost myself in my mate.... i have made my life all about my son and my man and i am missing having close friends i can talk to and hang out with. I am hoping to meet new and interesting pe ”

“ Hey, my name is Robert. Basically, I'm joining Meetup because I thought it might provide me with an excellent opportunity to meet like minded area residents. I have a wide variety of interest in the arts like film, photography and poetry and history like ”

“ Life is short so I live everyday like its my last. I really want to injoy myself and meet new friends or someone to share fun times together. I have lost some weight this year and I am excited to meet people that i can hike or walk with. ”