“ Hello, My name is Loretta and I am a 43 year old single working mom of two. I work for Uncle Sam as a medical secretary and I love going to church and reading and surfing the net. Would love to meet some new people and play some cards. Loretta ”

“ My wife & I are Florida refugees. We literally looked at a map, spun a bottle and ended up here. It was our dream to live in the country - we suceeded and now I view almost every day as a vacation. We live quietly,sipping wine, surrounded by dogs. ”

“ Hi, my name is Nicole and I arrived in Roanoke in August of this year. I'm looking to meet new people and explore the area. I love movies, especially horror movies, fantasy novels, I play WOW, and the love my life is my yorkie Remus. ”

“ Looking forward to this Katherine! ”

“ Hi everyone. I've lived in the Roanoke area for 5 years or so and have been looking to find a fun group of people to hang out with. This sounds like a great bunch (and the love of wine doesn't hurt either!) ”

“ Hi I'm 27 and have been in the area since October. So I'm looking to make new friends, get more active and meet new people in the area. ”

“ hI, I'm new to the Roanoke area. Moved here in June from Bermuda. at the moment I don't have a lot of activities here or things to keep me busy so I thought this organization might allow me to meet like-minded people and become more active in the ”

“ Hi I am from Chester Virginia. I am engaged and planning on getting married in August 2008 and I have 2 boys and 1 girl. ”

“ Hi. I am not a psychic and wish my spirituality was developed in that way, but I enjoy psychic development classes, readings and haniging out with psychics--theyre fun...:) ”

“ Merry Meet All! I have been around for awhile. I was first initiated to the Craft in 1982. The same year I graduated high school. Haven't been active for several years, unless you count festivals. ”

“ Hi! I would love to visit the local wineries and game nights are always fun. My husband and I live in Roanoke. ”

“ Hi there, Been here a year and a half, but still feel new to the area. Looking to make new friends, have fun, etc. ”

“ Sounds like fun. Maybe another time. Make sure you ask to try AmRhein's Ice Wine. Frank Britt, Publisher Virginia Wine Lover magazine Coming May 2008 www.vawinelover.com or www.virginiawinelover.com ”

“ Taoist Master converted to Christianity 3 months after that distinction. Life. Moved to L-burg, VA to pursue it from AZ. Retired at 47. Around world twice, lived outside USA 16 years. Multi-lingual. People here seem detached from outside world. ?? ”

“ Hey everyone! My name is Rebecca and I live in the NRV. I enjoy anything outdoors and look forward to meeting others that have the same interests. I've recently been bitten by the kayak bug and am enjoying learning and going on new adventures. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I love game competition and enjoy meeting new people and making new friends. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to widen my circle of friendships. ”

“ Im ready to get out and meet some new people!! ”

“ I would like to meet local meetups because I am 40, single, available, attractive, and looking for a hot, sexy, one on one relationship with a friendly, loving woman. I am open to meeting! ”

“ My name is Genie and I am new to Lynchburg and do not have any friends or family here. I am a non-smoker, christian female looking for a 40 something male to share evenings out, to laugh with and to share conversations. ”

“ Hi, Im new to the group, I live in Blacksburg, I'm looking to make some new friends, drop me a line sometime. Homnibus01@yahoo.com ”

“ Just moved to Blacksburg and looking to meet active, fun people with similar interests. ”

“ Hi, I'm Dave! I've been looking for some kind of group/club/etc to join in order to get myself out of the house more. I started working from home in November and I find myself becoming a hermit! Don't want that! :) Hope to meet some new friends! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I recently have nothing to do anymore... ”

“ Hi my name is Barbie and I am 23 and I am actually from Miami, Fl but have been living in VA for two years and I am going through a divorce and well I am seperated and would like to meet new people to go out with. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I just ended a releationship and want to make new friends and do new things ”

“ Wendell Johnson, born some 55 yrs ago in Bedford, and like my forebearers of another 200 yrs reside in Bedford County. No photo as I don't want to scare others, besides all those recruiting letters from the Halloween group. ”

“ We are new to Lynchburg. We like to play cards. Lynda and Bruce ”

“ My husband, Brian, and I went to the first Wine, Card & Board Game Meetup and had a great time!! ”

“ Hey, I am new here to Roanoke moved from Ohio about 2 months ago. I am looking to meet new friends and people to hang out with. ”

“ I am new to the area and am really interested in finding local people to hike and adventure with. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am new to Lynchburg, and it would be great to meet new people. ”

“ I am very much into the culture and community. I would like to meet others and discuss and chat. ”