“ I enjoy meeting new people who share the same interests and enjoy socializing. ”

“ Bartleby the Scrivener, Herman Melville, "I would prefer not to." is one of my favorite short stories. I am a teacher of gifted elementary students, been here for 27 years. I am a cowgirl at heart, Robert Earl Keen sings my songs!! ”

“ I am a Northern Orphan meaning 99% of my family resides in Florida. My son is a busy 15 year old and it's time to find a community for myself before the nest is totally empty. I have a great sense of humor and would like to laugh more often. ”

“ I am a writer, swimmer, walker, photographer, traveler, movie, theater and live music enthusiast. I joined meetup to expand my horizons, meet new friends, have fun and stay young. ”

“ I am 49 w/3.5 (ask) children-ages 19, 17, 15, & 8. Lifting NATURALLY for 32 years & currently pursuing my NSCA & NASM certs. My passion is assisting women in attaining their fitness goals. Ceramics/gardening/coffee are others but not the only ones! ”

“ Music lover (Big Band, Swing, Classical, Jazz, Blues and Folk) Environmentalist, Love of Nature and simple pleasures of life. I love animals-- serenity found in parks (local and national) See Mendon Ponds Winter Festival last Sunday, January ”

“ Hi everyone! I am 35 and a single mom of two beautiful girls (7 and 9). I am new to the single world after an 11 year marriage that went bad 2+ years ago. I am looking to meet new people and make some new friends who can share and understand this. ”

“ I've been attempting to get together with other artists interested in making independent films, comics, and creative stories. I like B-rated films, artists featured in Juxtapoz Magazine, especially street art (Bansky), and other extreme works. One of my ”

“ I did a hike and learned more about Meetup and the social possibilities. I like hiking, bicycling, computers cameras and photography, movies and politics. ”

“ I'm a 55 year old mother/grandmother. I love the outdoors and enjoy walking, hiking, biking, kayaking and camping. I also enjoy reading, movies and TV. ”

“ My name is Tashara White. I am 23 years old. A Gradute from Buffalo State College. I have expanded my interest in Eastern Star, my exsperience with my own organization has open the door and now I would like to be exposed to something a different. ”

“ I've fallen into a bit of a rut lately with always doing the same things (namely, watching too much TV!) I'd like to explore more of my interests and meet new people at the same time. ”

“ I enjoy rochester with old and new friends ”