“ I have a 5 and a half month old son named Brayden and me and him are always looking for something to do. He's very social and always wants to please. ”

“ I strive to learn about parenting. I had the opportunity to visit different countries and to have a cross-cultural vision of this world. I hope also to travel many times during the next years and to learn more, for this life is a GREAT ADVENTURE. ”

“ I am looking to meet ladies in the Metcalfe area for friendship to enjoy conversation, occasional dinners. I enjoy cooking, fitness, shopping, reading (spiritual and romantic comedy type books), volunteering. ”

“ I have a scrapbooking studio in Winhcester ( 40 min from ottawa, Cornwall and Brockville) Anytime I'm open you can meet up here to scrap!! www.tinascrapbooking.com ”

“ I am a Peruvian now living in Ottawa Canada. Seeking Ladies for adult fun & friendship no strings attached. Must have her own place as I cannot accomodate. Only seeking Ladies aged 18 upwards. Email me at: bastiansphillip12@yahoo.ca ”

“ Hi, I'm a Stay at home Mom to 2 boys, Christian (4) and Hayden (6 months). I'm looking to make some new friends who share some similar interests, such as reading, tea, movies... ”

“ I have loads of books I'd be happy swapping for others. I blog about books here: www.nigelbeale.com ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am looking to expand my social circle. ”

“ Hi. I am looking for a local book club to share my interest in books. I think it will be a great way to have some fun and meet new people. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am retired and need to expand my circle of friends - some of whom still work. Would really like to make some interesting friends. ”

“ I want local Moms Meetups because I have a 6 years old and a 12 years old and would be interested in meeting other mothers with children who have the same age ”

“ I'm just looking around, and I am very interested in your Book Club. I am fresh out of High School and I love reading good novels.Just picking them is my problem. I also like discussing afterwards but really fail to find anyone to do so with. ”

“ Hi, My name is Will and I'm sort of new to the cith of Ottawa- lived here about 1/2 yr. I want to get involved and meet some people & have some fun. Hope to see you soon. L8r, GBU, WG ”

“ Interested in using my old cross-country skis again and learning about local trails ”

“ Hi. I joined this group to make new friends in Ottawa/Orleans. ”

“ Hello there, I love reading but nobody to talk to about the books I read. I'd like to exchange some thoughts about books I read and somebody else might. My last book I read was "Water for elephants", now I'm at "Virgins of Paradise". ”

“ I enjoy reading, particularly history and historical fiction as well as good espionage. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm looking to make a stronger effort into reading for pleasure. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I love to read and I like to have others suggest books too, so I get out of my usual picks. ”

“ Local meetups are a great way to get acquainted with Ottawa and it's many communities. They also offer a way to explore different interests and hobbies. ”

“ Enjoy reading (mostly contemporary fiction) and would love to join an bookclub for some good discussion and to meet new people. ”

“ Hey all, I am 26 years old, commute to Ottawa every day for work from the country. I am always interested in making new connections. Looking to talk to or meet people who share some common ground. Feel free to message me or add me as a friend. ”

“ Hi! I am looking to join a book club in the downtown area. I'm quite interested in Canadian fiction, but I'm mostly looking to meet other book lovers. ”

“ Local Meetups seem like a great opportunity for connecting with the same people that you just passed in the produce section..not each of those people..but the ones who might just have a similar interest or two-like crunchy apples&writing! ”

“ I adore writing and haven't done it creatively in years, it's been a non-stop stream of essays.. it'd be great to tap into an inspiring writing environment and find like-minded folk, etc, you know, the usual.. ”

“ I am fluent in Italian but would love to have the chance to practise it... Hey, use it or lose it! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because they sound like a great opportunity to meet new people with similar interests ”

“ I want these local Meetups because writing as a career doesn't seem realistic until you meet others with that same goal. With increased hope comes increased productivity. I've ben idling too long. It's time to get moving. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I would like to meet new people, discover new interestes and try new activities. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am ready to meet some new friends and have some fun times! ”

“ i am interested in joining a book club in the ottawa area which focuses on light/current novels. hoping to make contact through the meet-ups ”

“ I've been in Ottawa for a year now, and want to meet new people. I love to read and want to share the excitement of a great book with other people. ”

“ I want local Book Club Meetups because I am interested locating and joining a Book Club in Kanata. ”

“ Hi....any members still around or has everyone crawled back into the woodwork. With the yuck weather coming in it would be nice to get together with a bookclub. ”

“ Hello! I'm an avid reader in Ottawa, and am hoping to be able to meet up with booklovers in Ottawa for regular chats! I read pretty much anything. Does anyone already have a group with openings, or would some people like to create one? ”

“ Hi, my name is Lisa and i joined because i think my friends are sick of hearing me talk about books they've never read and probably don't have the interest to. They only way i know how to categorize the books i read is to say i like fiction that is d ”

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