We're a writing group. A bookclub. A legion of scrabulous devotees and crossword addicts. You like words? We like words. Let's hang out, grab some coffee, and wallow in our word geekery. Our weekly meetings alternate between two easy to get to co…

“ looking for good people, good times and good memories ”

“ Hi all. I've been living in Albany for the past 25 years and am looking forward to making and meeting new friends. My picture includes a photo of my 7 year old nephew, Luka, and me taken at Disney World in March 2007. ”

“ I am a crafting junkie who wants to stay in shape and meet new people. I have a neurotic Bichon named Dozer and I keep trying to teach him how to be a dog. ”

“ My husband and I love to ride and have talked about joining a riding club to meet new people with the same interests. We live in Peterborough and love driving the back roads all around New England. Looking forward to our first ride! ”

“ I've lived in the Capital District almost my entire life, have a degree in political science and work at an insurance company doing government relations. I love historic architecture, baseball, tennis, good coffee and reading. ”

“ I am a stay at home wife to my husband and mom to my almost one year old son. I have two website businesses that I thoroughly enjoy: http://www.minutegreetings.com and http://www.mytravelmuscle.com . I love to be social and meet new people. ”

“ I just moved back to NH from NY and I'm new to the western part of this state. I'm hoping to meet some good friends that enjoy similar activities. ”

“ My basic interests include getting to know Western Mass (just moved here), networking, making new friends, & begining my own business of beaded jewelry & wall art using the energy from stones as a way to integrate self awareness into peoples lives. ”

“ Hi. I am from Albany but have ties to the Pittsfield area. Been practicing for almost 40 years now. ”

“ As a new resident in the area and recently retired teacher, I look forward to meeting other people who share my political, social, recreational, and creative interests. My husband and I are eager to make new friends in the area. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'd love to meet new people, make friends for us as well as our kids. ”

“ Despite having a happy but overly full life, I would love to find a positive group of people who have fibromyalgia and still have full lives too. Love to play Scrabble in a friendly yet competitive way, not 100% by the book; ”

“ I want to meetup with local totseans because we are all crazy ”

“ I am looking to meet new friends to have fun with, intelligent conversations, and laugh with. I love suspense/mystery, social change, etc. Interests: animal lover, Buddism, photography, diy home improvements, collecting ethnic masks. ”

“ Book club, movie night, hiking, kayaking, knitting ”

“ I recently moved to Albany and would like to make some new friends. ”

“ I'm a single mom of 3 with a passion for reading. I'd love a chance to meet new people. ”

“ My husband and I would like to meet new people while enjoying good food in the area. ”

“ How do we start this group? ”

“ I relocated in 06 when my fiance landed a great job in Albany. I dove right into my own work and never really had a chance to meet people socially. Recently I left my job and am hoping to use some newly found time to finally make friends in the area! ”

“ Hello All: I am a 71, a widow for 19yrs. I have learn to love my life even though I am alone I have many good friends and now I hope to make many more. I am very active, volunteer alot, love the beach. walking in the sand or watching the sunrise. ”

“ I love to read, but a lot of my friends don't have time. I enjoy anything, but mostly fantasy, classics, science fiction, and suspense. I can do romance from time to time. If you want to trade or discuss fiction/philosophy, I'm always up for it! ”

“ I live near Amherst MA area but didn't grow up in the area. I'd love to develop a social network but find if I can't include my dogs at an event, I often don't attend. Most weekends we're hiking, mt biking, camping or exploring. ”

“ Hello everyone! I am a single woman who enjoys a wide variety of interests. I am looking to meet and mix with people of similar interests ”

“ Meeting new people is always exciting. I find that we all have some things in common, but what makes meeting new people special, is finding out what makes them unique as a person. This is what I like about these Meetups. Ken ”

“ I like local Meetups for sharing info, playgroups, and support for my husband if he gives being a stay-at-home Dad another try. If you don't want to start yet another parents group, we can be reached at cver1001 at yahoo dot com. Thanks! ”

“ I am looking for a book club...and this sounds perfect. I only wish your next meeting wasn't full and/or that more were allowed to sign up. ”

“ I'm new to the area, and would like to meet some new people, and have some fun in the process. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am a bookcrossing member, always looking for those with similiar reading interests in my area. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am new to Clifton Park and wanting to meet new people. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I love good conversation, music, the arts and new adventures and want to find like-minded people to share interesting talk and experiences. "Partners in crime" wanted! ”

“ I have lived in the Albany area for about 10 years. Since graduating from college many of my friends have relocated for personal or professional reasons. I am looking for a casual way to meet new people. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to know about the experiences of others and share my own. ”

“ I'm interested in meeting other Buddhists ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I enjoy the outdoors, interested in learning more trails and in meeting like-minded people. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to meet other writers, push myself to write more, and heck, just meet interesting folks! ”

“ My name is Francesca, my daughter, the big time Harry Potter fan, is Adriana. Adriana is 15 years old. Has read all the books, all a few times, except for the very last one. She has also seen all the movies. She used to go to Harry Potter parties ”

“ I moved here last October, originally from the Western NY area. ”