“ Would love to meet new people in my age group. Just moved to No. Andover and would like to make new friends to socialize with. ”

“ I'd like to part of a meetup group because I've been widowed for almost 9 years and have become increasingly lonely and anxious to connect with others who have been through similar losses. ”

“ I think there is a need on the No. Shore to meet widow/widowers for friendship, social activities, dining out. I have personally started a widow/widowers social group. Would like more members to sign up. Sign up if you are interested. ”

“ I want to be involved in local Meetups because it is a excellent way to meet some great people. ”

“ I love new experiences & travel when I can. I'm looking forward to meeting new friends while playing around New England. ”

“ Vegan over half my life, longer than most human beings have been alive on this planet. Read my blogs, which you can easily find by Googling my name in quotes, and outside the quotes put the word "vegetarian". ”

“ I'd like to make new friends and check out new restaurants. ”

“ Meetup.com is a great way to communicate with people. In this fast pace life that everyone lives it's a short cut to find exactly what your looking for. It is important to connect with like minded people who are positive about thier future. ”

“ I am in the field of human services and would like to network, exchange ideas/referrals and peer support. I have been in private practice for over 15 years and would be happy to offer suggestions. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because of a sudden loss of my brother ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm over fifty and would like to meet new friends, share ideas travel, group activities and more. ”

“ I live in Needham and am very interested in walking ”

“ Divorced 58 yr old woman. Want to get out and make new friends. ”

“ My name is Dr. Tria Sykes. I live in Haverhill. I am a mom and a Chiropractor in North Andover. I would love to meet up with your group and talk to you about how to raise healthy kids naturally (free of charge and casually of course.) 978-794-8100 :) ”

“ everyone in my social network is coupled. Plus I would also like to meet new friends with common lifestyles... ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am currently working on the design and development of a new, state-of-the-art, video game and would like to find talented individuals to help out. ”

“ I want local Widows and Widowers Meetups because I think it would be an awesome way to meet some new people. I also feel it would be a good suport system ”