“ Hi, I'm Jen. I am a high school English teacher who recently moved to Jacksonville with her husband, dog, and three cats. I'm looking forward to meeting and making new friends here. ”

“ I am looking for some folks in my area that enjoy the same crafts that I do, such as crocheting, cross stitching and reading, music, dancing, pets and so much more! ”

“ I'm Single and I can't wait to meet new people with simular interest! These groups really sound like FUN : ) you can contact me directly at ascinvestors@comcast.net ”

“ I'm new to the area and am interested in meeting new people who share interests in movies (mainstream and arty), books ( any except chick lit), cooking, and politics. ”

“ I lost my husband and would like to meet new friends. I was married 23 years. Looking forward to meeting all of you. I live at the beach and would welcome all of you here. Sincerely, Penny Lane Robinett ”

“ Hello, My name is Andrea Black. I would like to meet up an dallow my professional womens group to add this as an experience. I am lookin gforeward to starting this no later than teh end of this month. ”

“ Hi! My husband and I are new to Jax and I have owned the book the Artist's Way for ten years and have never gotten through the entire thing. I would love to find other people to work on Jane Cameron's advice together. ”

“ I want to meet new friends and invite them to come to the beach and walk when it is low tide. I live on the beach so I think it would be fun to look for sharks teeth also. ”

“ Hello my name is Ana and I am 22 going to college full-time and working part-time as a waitress. I enjoy the night life, reading, beach and shopping. I am looking for new things to do around town and some new friends. ”

“ I am for any group that will bring more culture to jacksonville=) ”

“ I have been raising my kids , alone for years and enjoying every minute of it! Now, however, with 2 teens in the house, I spend a lot of time alone. I'd like to meet people with some of my interests and learn what you may have to share! ”

“ Good day everyone, I'm a busy sales professional with little time for social life. I'm intrested in networking and meeting more friends. ”

“ I teach Zumba but would like to have a more social connection to Latin dance. I like the idea of meeting people for a weekly dance class at some studio, too, for dance I'm not familiar with--like Tango! ”

“ I'm not sure what these meetups are, but I am interested in people who want to travel and enjoy coastal Georgia ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I like to try new places and want to meet people. ”

“ Hi! I primarily do fishing Kayaking. I have a Tri-Balance kayak. I love the outdoors! ”

“ Hi, my name is Lola, semi-retired, orginally from Manhattan ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I would like to meet some nice people. ”

“ I am an ex-New Yorker residing in Jax for the past 14 yrs on the Southside of town. I enjoy the arts, cultural events and meeting new people. I work odd hrs. which some times makes that difficult, but I'm looking forward to meeting you all. ”

“ I'm an open-minded baby boomer who loves arts, travel, languages, reading, writing and outdoors. Meetups are great because they use technology for non-fantasy non-hookup human interaction that's not random or enforced. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because enjoy reading, movies and outdoor walks. ”