“ I am widowed for 2 yrs., [ had a wonderful marriage for 37 yrs.], 2 grown children, former exec, former businessman, semi-retired consultant. I closed my consulting business in Ga. and moved back here to be closer to my friends and family. ”

“ I am glad i joined some of the meetups it is good to get out and meet people; some people have the same interrests as me; I GET to talk to people and you make friends and just have a nice time; ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am newly single and would like to meet new friends. ”

“ Hello, my name is Dorothy and I Need to get healthy. In a group setting I am sure I will learn a lot from others about weight loss, ”

“ Hi, I want Local meetups because I just recently retired and need to start having fun again... ”

“ I am looking forward to socializing and making new friends. ”

“ I want local Dining Out Meetups because I love exploring new restaurants in the wonderfully diverse "city of eats" that is New York City (and not only Manhattan!) ”

“ Hi, I am a widow, and would like to share with other widows/widowers or divorced ...i've been for 7 yrs..so have some experience with the "grief" process, but wuld like to meet others who have been there/done that...and like to have some fun now.. ”

“ WIDOWS/WIDOWERS..Baby Boomers. I'm in my 50's..looking to make new friends. Would you be interested in this type of fellowship as well? Let's talk it over....I am in Nassau County. Thank you. PS.. I also love Doo Wop THE SECRET ”

“ i would like to meet new people and share stories and be involved.. ”

“ Hi My name is Peggy. I live in Egg Harbor Township. I am looking for people near EHT who enjoy traveling, reading, ballroom dancing, and shopping. I recently moved to the area from New York City and I would love to make new friends. ”

“ I am looking to meet single adults of likeminded faith to share time and support eachother in our faith in good and difficult times. ”

“ To meet people in similar situations or with similar interests... ”

“ IT IS A GREAT WAY TO MET OTHER PEOPLE. KARIN ”

“ Hi My name is Rob and I would like to meet women in my area for a relationship. Ages 32-47. ”

“ Hello Seniors: I am looking forward to the Seniors Meetups. There are so many subjects to discuss at this new phase of our life! Here's to New Beginnings! Francine ”

“ Originally from Ozone Park, now live in n.e. queens. Single, (widowed) and looking to expand circle of friends. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because, I met my husband when I was 22 yrs. We build a family together. Now at 48 yrs I have to grow up again but this time as an adult. Its harder than when I was 16 yrs old. Not sure where I fit in and with who. ”

“ just a beginner,who wants to learn tje Samba ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I love live concerts and many types of music. Music and dance is one of my main interests. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i feel the need to find the strength to go on. I am also new to the area and would like to make friend. ”

“ Hi I'm a recent "almost completely" retired CPA,still in the process of constructing this new phase of my life.I split my time between NYC and a second home in Vt. Looking forward to meeting other retirees. ”

“ Hi I am a friendly and caring female looking to make friends of all cultures I am very fond of the indian culture. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to meet interesting people with similar interest. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm always looking for new friends, especially now that I have an empty nest! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I just lost my wife and my only son who lives locally is married as well as all my friends. I love to be around other people as I am quite outgoing. ”

“ Estudio español una vez por semana en el Instituto Cervantes. Necesito mucho practicar mi habla! Hasta pronto. ”

“ I want to be able to meet up with those who have similar interests or issues to share information and ideas. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I lost my soulmate to Brain cancer 3 months before and I would like to meet others in similar situations to share our grief and start to believe in life ”

“ I want these local Meetups because this phase of my life holds so much promise and I want to start things arolling. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i would like to meet other people in my situation who lost a spouse and have to start over once again building a different life with new friends. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I would like to meet other widows and widowers. ”

“ I want local Widows and Widowers Meetups because I lost my love to cancer in 2004. I still am trying to move on. ”

“ I want local Widows and Widowers Meetups because I recently lost my wife of 23 yrs. I'm 44 yrs old ,I have 3 teenagers, small circle of married friends and would like to share my experience with people that know what I'm going through. ”

“ I want local Widows and Widowers Meetups because I am sure we have a lot in common to discuss. ”

“ I want local Widows and Widowers Meetups because I just lost my husband & can't stand the LONELINESS! ”