Want to be apart of a bookclub but feel you are too busy to read a book every month? Then Between the Covers is for you! We are starting a brand new group that will meet every other month on the 4th Sunday at 2pm at various restaurants for fun,…

If knowledge is Power, than we should be as powerful as possible. This is a book club hosted by pagans. ANYONE is allowed to join and we welcome you. We will spend every month talking about a major book from a different religion. Now, not everyone…

“ My name is Rory and i write lyrics/poetry and love to read philosophy/ethics.. Would certainly love to join a group relevant to any of these topics. ”

“ Christian woman, many hobbies, looking for other Christian women in the area to meet up with, discuss books, Bible study etc. I will be starting a group in Pekin soon. ”

“ 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'll put something here later, I think. Never liked these little short bio things. ”

“ Activism! I am willing to help fight for any good cause. I volunteer teaching poetry, I help out with Amnesty International events, I have marched in rallies...any good cause sign me up. ”

“ I am excited to meet with other Peoria-area people interested in the same things that I am! ”

“ Hi. I've written articles and some poetry and plan to target time in approx two months to write two books. I'd like to be part of a group for learning, socialization and fun. - Ron ”

“ I am a nurse and former professor at WIU (25 years). Moved to Seattle in '98 and came back to Illinois in 2004. I would love to be in a group of supportive fellow writers so we can encourage each other to achieve our writing goals! ”

“ I have a regular tabletop game running every Tuesday evening, starting at 6. D&D world, WOD rules base - RP focused - and we would like up to 2 more players. If you're interested, you can reach me at troyshark@aol.com for more info. :) ”

“ Hi! I was a reporter and editor at the Journal Star for 25 years and recently left the business to write my first novel. I'm currently at about 75,000 words and the end is in sight. I'd love to belong to a writer's group here in town. ”

“ I guess I'm the newbie for now. My family and I moved to Manito earlier this year and I am very interested in finding a writing group. It's been a while since I've been in a group, so I am interested to see what you all are up to. ”

“ Hello. My wife and I recently moved to Normal, Illinois. I like to write short fiction and have attended the Iowa Summer Writing Festival. I also have a novel in progress (Approx 100 pages) and would like to meet others who are serious about the cra ”

“ I am an activist, and i love helping the community grow, a long with helping myself grow, by learning new things, and meeting new people. ”

“ I don't know anyone that reads Classic Novels, as much as I do and I'm trying to get together and talk with people about them. I would also like to meet new people. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'd like to meet more people ”

“ Looking for a meetup associated with books, writing, cooking (new ideas), womens social, or support with difficult life situations. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I enjoy critical thinking. The Classics and these subjects exercise that process fully. I enjoy discussing the thoughts of critical thinkers. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm new to the area and am trying to get plugged into the community and meet good, quality people and have quality conversation. ”

“ I have a wide range of interests in languages, culture and religion studies and more. I think nice people are good for the soul. I think vegetarianism is good for the environment. I also love an active life full of zest. ”

“ I want local Book Club Meetups because I want to meet people who like books, too! I love all kinds of books--as long as they mean something real. ”