“ I am 42 years old woman. I am looking for good friends and i would like to meet people who are interested to catch up for coffe, lunch or dinner, walking and movies. ”

“ I was visiting the UK for three months and used Meetup to find people with similar interests to do things with and hang out. Now I'm returning to Australia where Meetup is more listless and insipid. ”

“ To meet new people and to share walks in Canberra. ”

“ Would love to learn some new vegetarian and healthy eating recipes! ”

“ I am a post-graduate student, studying Master of TESOL. I have been looking for a group who are interested in novels, self-development, biographies, education or history of europe, Australia and Asia. I will be away from 15/9/2009 - 1/2/2010. :) ”

“ Mainly, because I would like to make new friends and also because I need a hobby. Its been three and a half months since I moved to Queanbeyan but haven't made any friends yet. ”

“ I am new to Canberra and want to meet people and do various activities. I like being active (without being too sportive) and want to explore the cultural and social side of Canberra. ”

“ I am about to embark on a trip around Europe to eventually work in UK. I have worked in PR/Event Mangt Aus for 6 years now and thought that it was about time for change. I am keen to try new things, meet heaps of new people and have loads of fun!! ”

“ We are new to Canberra. Would like to meet new people with similiar interests. Meetings weekly, monthly, whatever. Just to get to know more ppl. ”

“ Hello Everyone! I am an IT Systems Administrator working for the Queanbeyan City Council. I live in Queanbeyan and would like to meet people in Canberra/Queanbeyan who are interested in fitness, ballroom dancing and salsa dancing. ”

“ Yada yada yada... Basic San Francisco Bay Area guy, currently trying to make that work in Canberra, Australia ”

“ Just recently moved to Canberra, have been living overseas for the past 6 years. I am looking to meet like minded people who enjoy going out and learning what Canberra has to offer. I enjoy good conversations, friendly people, travel and dancing. ”

“ Moved from Spain to Canberra about 7 months ago. I'm looking forward to meeting new people for a coffee, a movie, a walk,... or teaching Spanish or English as a second language. ”

“ I have recently relocated to Canberra for work and am looking to meet people with similar interests and explore the area and facilities of Canberra. ”

“ I'm married, have no children (that I know of!) and am into singing, cycling, dancing, reading..that's lots of 'ing' things, isn't it? I'm something of a sit down comic, 'cos I'm always being told to sit down and shut up! I work as an editor. ”