“ I want these local Meetups because I am new in town and don't know anyone ”

“ Hi, we will be moving to Wilmington NC and know no one! Would like to meet some moms and kids to hang out with and have fun. Emelie ”

“ Hi there! I'm Ellie and I recently moved to Hampstead from Washington state. I've always enjoyed writing and I look forward to meeting others that share that interest. ”

“ I love to read! I love to meet new people and make new friends. Books and Friends! What a great way to spend time. I am new to Wilmington and am thinking that this would be a wonderful way to learn about the area. ”

“ Love coffee. I think this is the true nectar of the gods. Want to get out and meet new people. Coffee and Jazz, now that would be great. ”

“ I've lived on Wrightsville beach since arriving from England two years ago, although it only seems like nine months. I love it here and feel like I'm running an Inn since so many of my reletives keep coming to stay! ”

“ i love the ping pong! blue post got rid of their table recently :( hieronymus seafood restaurant has a table though. ”

“ i've always loved the art of bellydancing and think it would be a good way to stay fit. ”

“ My husband and I just moved here and we're looking to make some new friends! ”

“ I work alot and am trying to make some new friends and have some fun.I love reading almost anything and am a huge movie fan. ”

“ I was part of a great book club at my previous employer and would like to get acquainted with another book club. Looking forward to getting into another club and making new friends. ”

“ My husband and I are new to the area. I am having a hard time finding full-time work (as a nurse) and in the meantime I am trying to restartmy social life. I left all my best girlfriends back in Fort Lauderdale! ”

“ hullo all, i am melissa tweedle, im 18 and i go to UNCW. i have such a passion for reading (especially the classics),writing,films and so much more.i would love to be able to share that with others and to have others share with me what they love. ”

“ I would like to meet some new people and have some fun. I like movies, books, and talking to all kinds of people. ”

“ I am a retired pharmacist and I'm looking forward to meeting some new people with similar interests. I love books, gardening, movies, great lunches, showingpictures of my grandchildren. ”

“ I just moved from Florida to Wilmington and was active in a book club there. We met often and I made life long friends. I am looking for something like that here because I don't know ANYONE! Feel free to email me jwalmer@ec.rr.com ”

“ Hi, I'm looking for a bunch of activities that I could get involved in. ”

“ Not exactly newly single but new to Meetup. I live downtown in the historic district and work at the UNCW Library. Two cats , home karaoke machine and good trivia player. I love film , local live music, and a good book( or cable) on rainy days . ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I love to read and write. It is always fun to meet interesting and creative people. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am interested and enjoy meeting people. ”

“ I've been in media and media relations work for 30 years. Wrote a non-fiction book many years ago, working on a fictional book now. I'm semi-retired, write for a local business publication and teach a media seminar at CFCC. ”

“ Hello all! Work keeps me busy so it's hard to find time to meet new people. Looking for new friends, particularly women. Work in a male-dominated field so I miss having women around to talk to. ”

“ I moved to Leland in July '06. I lost my husband just months before I moved but came anyway because this is where we were supposed to retire. I desperately want to improve my life and I'm looking to simplify everything, including my career! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I spend too much time at work and want to be involved in more things. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I would like to meet people with the same interests. Also, my husband died recently and I need to get out more and socialize. ”

“ moved from oregon this summer, originally from massachusetts (springfield area) and missing writing classes... just looking for feedback and so on. i'm mostly non-fiction... memoir i suppose... though i produce some really terrible fiction from time ”

“ I want local Book Club Meetups because I am in dire need of reading companions. ”