“ I want these local Meetups because I want to walk and exercise and having someone to do it with and share experiences will help me stay motivated. ”

“ My name is Kathy and my family and I just moved here from Hawaii my husband retired from the Navy. We have a 5yr old son ”

“ I want these local Meetups because it is important to share knowledge and explore further! ”

“ I am looking to meet some new people and have some fun. I am a single mother of three teenage kids...(yes, I have earned every gray hair on my head.) Just looking to meet some freinds and get out and start ENJOYING life for a change. ”

“ I am a published writer and poet who has just relocated from the West Coast to Vermont. I teach a course called Truth Through Humor (I am a humor/slice of life columnist) and I also have works of fiction in progress. All writers need support - me too! ”

“ Hey everyone, my name is Beth I am originally from a small town in Western MA, just over the border and moved up to Burlington 6 years ago. I really enjoy meeting new people and watching movies, so why not put the two together. ”

“ I recently moved from Oregon to Burlington. I would love to meet people outside of my workplace. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I just moved to Burlington and would love to meet some new people and discuss some great reads! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I like the idea of getting to know others who enjoy reading. ”

“ I am really interested in meeting new people and having a group to discuss books with on a regular basis. ”

“ I am an avid reader and currently have a lot of free time on my hands! I would love to meet new people and have great discussions! ”

“ Theater junkie, bookworm, tech writer, web 2.0 ready ”

“ Hi, my name is Meredith and I love to read as well as would like to meet some more people who live in my community, especially with the warmer weather coming about. I look forward to meeting you all! Please let me know what I need to do to prepare. ”

“ I write, hike, read, act, and play. I work as a technical writer. I really love life. And people. You can learn more about me by reading my blog at http://beagley.livejournal.com. ”

“ relatively new to vermont, looking to meet people with similar interests. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I like reading and want to meeting people ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am moving up to Burlington VT from Western Massachusetts and want to meet people who share similar interests! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I have recently graduated from UVM and am looking to meet some new friends with similar interests in reading and literature. ”

“ I want these local Meetups to share ideas, meet people with similar interests, and becuase it sounds like fun. ”