“ A voracious reader, especially in non-fictional prose. ”

“ Hi, I'm a novice tennis player who would like to get better. Most of the people who I know are much better players than me, so I would like to meet a few people around the same level to play/practice with. thx ”

“ Hi, I'm a film noir fan , love Hitchcock, and foreign films too! Looking forward to meeting others who share my interest! ”

“ Hi there! I love to read (sometimes I think it's an obsession!) and I've never been in a book club before. EEK! We'll see how school and my time for this club go together! :) ”

“ I want local Chess Meetups to meet other chess players. ”

“ I want to do more. Meet people in order to learn about and from them. Be outside comfort zone. Into MuayThai interested other Internal/External arts be fit balanced in mind body and soul. Language and Culture: to travel to more of the world. ”

“ Ciao a tutti! Sono l'Organizzatore della Firenze Italian Language Connection, ed ho creato ThatsItaly.net, un sito non commerciale sulla vita, la cultura e il turismo in italia. Il link del nostro Gruppo Meetup e' http://italian.meetup.com/446/ ”

“ My wife and I just moved to the GTA and are interested in meeting people. Some interests of ours include: researching ancient history, civilizations, secret societies, conspiracy theories, etc. Look forward to meeting you all. ”

“ Hi there, I am moving to Mississauga at the end of April and I am hoping to meet some Toronto Pagans. I'm a Hellenic Pagan hailing most recently from Merry Newe England - Ye Olde State of Connecticut, specifically. Hope to meet you all after Beltai ”

“ Looking forward to meeting new people and getting new idea's to help move our passions in a forward direction. ”

“ Hi and thanks for dropping by. Reading has been one of my favorite past time and it's a stress reliever after a day's work. :) ”

“ I've written many bird & parrot related articles for magazines in Canada, US, Britain and Australia. I also host the podcast from ParrotScience.com. But needless to say, something local would be best!!!! ”

“ I think a Photography meetup in the west GTA would work. One of the big issues today is digital versus film. Will the pendulum swing back to film? I think it might. The technology is less important than the result. ”

“ Hello to all! I'm keen on crafting, reading, and furthering my understanding in the fine art of short story writing. I'm hoping to join a group of freethinkers who, like me, feel the need to express themselves in all things literary. ”

“ Hi I have a 12 week old labradoodle, she is adorable, but would like to have some friends, along with the owner some company with a coffee along the way!! ”

“ I'm a writer/photographer based in Port Credit and would like to meet up with other writers ”

“ My name is Adam Temple, and I'm a 4th year animation student at Sheridan College. I'm very excited to get into the storymaking process, as I hope to focus on it in my career... ”

“ Hi there.. I have joined because I am interested in writing short stories...just for fun. I am looking for something relaxed and no pressure...hoping to learn a few things about writing. ”

“ Hi I am Frank Corbin, I have a great book idea which I will be exploring within the next few months. My book is base on financial freedom. ”

“ Hi ~ my name's Harry. My middle name's " Lamont ", that makes me half Scottish. ”

“ I am a literary agent who has spent many years working as an editor for multiple print and online publications. I have worked with unique and creative individuals with fresh opinions and outlooks. ”

“ I am a struggling writer who has been doing more struggling than writing for the past decade. My goal is to become a full time fiction author, and look forward to being part of a group that encourages authors to grow artistically and professionally. ”

“ Hi, I'm Neo...I'm a multi-discipline artist looking to meet others to share ideas, network and possibly make new friends of like-minded individuals. ”

“ My name is Janice and I am almost 56 years old. I am looking for interesting and stimulating cinversation. I would love to meet new people in a friendly way. I used to love to read and i want to get back to it. ”

“ hey this looks like a great way to meet people.... ”

“ merry meet my name is raven,would like to share ideas,strories,business ventures and network with others.its nice to gather with others of engery realms that promote well being..seeking new friendships,laughter,positive energy blessed be raven ”

“ Good opportunity for people to get together for common interests ”

“ Viva Asia. Looking for like to share food, conversation and experiences ”

“ I would like to meet fellow poets to discuss our work and poetry in general. ”

“ I'm a IT professional that helps build essential business infrastructure for minimultinationals. ”

“ I'm a freelance speechwriter that's attempting to write fiction for the first time. It's so hard! Also, I have serious problems with discipline; so anyone that has conquered procrastination is my hero. ”

“ I want local Human Resource Meetups because I am interested in a career change to the human resources field. ”

“ looking to meet others in Toronto who are dieting or trying for a healthier lifestyle in order to share support and fun ”

“ Hi, I not a new writer but newly commited, or committable which is the way I feel at times when I cannot write. By cannot write, I do not mean I am blocked but prevented by various other responsibilities. ”

“ I want local Book Club Meetups ”

“ Hello, I am a writer/poet/freelancer. I am a wife and mother of a 14 year old boy. I enjoy the outdoors, gardening, cooking, writing, movies, and television. ”

“ HI ”

“ I moved here from the east coast over 4 years ago now. just looking to meet more people, and have fun in this fantastic city. ”

“ Copywriter and Content Director by day. ”

“ Living in North York, I attempt to juggle the demands of being a new father, new teacher, husband, and writer. My work has been published in various webzines. I also write a blog at www.fractual.com/wordpress/. ”

“ I am not the chosen one, not the one that was predicted in the prophecy and not the one that was predestined to set all people free. My apologies to those who are disappointed. ”

“ Just moved here. Wanted to see War of the Worlds and Batman, so I risked getting horribly lost on the subway and went on my own. But afterwards ... there was no one to talk to about them!! I'm not a cinematography snob, I don't trash many films, b ”

“ howzit? I've hiked all over remote pristine places in Africa & the Caribbean..am trying to find something like that here...any suggestions? ...does anyone know any great caves for camping in? ”

“ I have a great love of walking, but have never found other people to share it with - so for my own motivation, meeting others who want to walk, will be a great asset ”

“ "Hey all, there is a functioning Artist's Way Toronto group at http://artistsway.meetup.com/175/?a=wn1_wltgj&gj=ej12 Come on over!" Come on over! ”