“ Need to tap back in ”

“ Interest in meeting new friends and developing new interests. I like to try lots of new things but also like to stay involved in activities that I really enjoy. ”

“ I live in Southern Maine. I am 6'1". I like to read, swim, kayak, make art, and eat. I have 2 catkids. ”

“ I had a bookclub in Ohio and would love to be a part of one here! ”

“ I am an avid reader and would love to join a book club in Yarmouth - Portland area. ”

“ i would be interested in a book club and a group to just hang out with and see movies, walk...whatever. i am very new to brunswick and would like to meet and get to know some new friends. ”

“ I am new to the area and love to read. I am looking to meet people who also love to read and would like to start a book club. ”

“ I love to read and have been looking for a book club in the area. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I like to chat about the meaning of life and the mysteries of nature ”

“ Hey everybody! I live in Portland, Maine. I'm from northern VT and have a requisite love of mountains---hoping to go on some good hikes through meetup, and meet new people in from my area. ”

“ I am a mother of three teenager daughters and I love to read. I am looking for a book club where I can get away from the stresses of home and work and network with other women while discussing wonderful books. ”

“ Moved to Maine from Wash., DC four years ago...enjoying Topsham, but looking to meet new and interesting people. ”

“ I am a Middle Eastern physician and a resident of Maine. I recently wrote a book about Iraq and I am interested in the political subject matters your group is currently discussing. ”

“ Book talk! Yeah! half the fun is in rehashing the tale after your done- so lets a get a group going here in Portland already! Lets read good - dense- well written stuff and talk and drink ”

“ Hi - I am a mother of 2 young women, aged 17 and 20. I want to work to get us out of Iraq because I worry about their future. I am already active in the MaineImpeach group. We're working to Impeach Cheney first, then Bush. See Maineimpeach.org. ”

“ I am new to Portland and interested in meeting other lesbians. ”

“ I am interested in getting involved in a Portland club---and the intellectual and creative exchange that can take place when people get together. Love books, potography, knitting, web design and software, skiing, sailing, and all things Italian! ”

“ I'm a voracious reader who loves to discuss books that I've read and learn about new books from friends and fellow book lovers. The PBC meetup group sounds like a great way to meet others with a similar enthusiasm for a good read. ”

“ I have struggled with depression for many years and would like to meet others who also deal with this issue. ”

“ Hi, looking forward to getting fit and meeting everyone. ”

“ I'm new to area and would like to get back into beading. ”

“ Hi My name is Karina, I live in Westbrook. I grew up here in Maine and as a professional 25 year old who loves to read and hang out with friends. I love reading many types of books and would really enjoy meeting some new people. ”

“ My name is Melissa, and I live in So. Portland. I have always been interested in joining a book club, and this looked like a good place to do that, and meet some new friends! ”

“ Hi, I'm 30 and have been living in Portland for 6 years now but always open to meeting new people and sharing activities. Really into reading, crafty things, movies, music and I'm sure lots of other stuff too. ”

“ Hello, Portland Book Club members. I am a civil rights attorney who rather recently moved to Maine ,full time ,after a long career as a public interest activist in New York and New Jersey. I have an adequate library, There are never enough books) ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to explore the outdoors further and it would be nice to have company on the adventures. ”

“ I use to be an avid reader and have let other life things creep into my reading time. Looking forward to getting back into reading and expanding my literature library. ”

“ Acquired a passport in 2002. Promised myself to get 10 stickers in ten years. Still need 5 more! ”

“ I want local Mother Jones Meetups because I would like to meet people who share some of my political beliefs. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because is a great way to nurture our community culture and meet great people :-) ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm new to the area and am looking to meet new people who share similar interests. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I recently moved to Maine and want to get together with those who have similar interests. ”

“ Hi, I think that this seems like a great way to meet people who share similar interests! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i'm pregnant and am looking for some new hobbies while i'm stuck in the house. ”

“ Most of my days are spent "making sawdust" as a carpenter. When I am not working, one of the things I enjoy doing is reading. ”