It doesn't matter if you're new in town, or if you've been around for awhile. This group is for everyone looking to meet new people and have a GREAT time!

“ I am 27 and just moved to Champaign. I work for the university; I am not a student. I seldom drink and don't smoke either. I enjoy the outdoors, music and socializing. ”

“ Hola everyone! I live in Milwaukee, but just trying to get out whenever and wherever I can! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I enjoy meeting new people. And with my job, I don't have a chance to meet singles. ”

“ just looking to meet some new people to share common interests with. ”

“ I would like to know new friends so I could know myself better. ”

“ Kinda new to BN area. Been busy with work so far but I need some 'down time' as well. I work nights, so it's been a little hard meeting people... ”

“ Kind of new to B-N and like to meet new ppl ”

“ Hi there! I'm interested in meeting people to walk with in the area. I'm 28, married, and love to walk with my dog but would enjoy some human company as well! ”

“ Hi, I am from Chicago but have been in Bloomington for over 3 years, I am always looking to meet new friends. ”

“ My name is Cherry, I would like local meetups to meet other moms and for my kids to get the chance to meet and play with other kids too. ”

“ I am fairly new to the area and would like to meet some people in the area. ”

“ Hi. I've written articles and some poetry and plan to target time in approx two months to write two books. I'd like to be part of a group for learning, socialization and fun. - Ron ”

“ I'm finally here. Let's hang out. ”

“ I have a wide range of interests in languages, culture and religion studies and more. I think nice people are good for the soul. I think vegetarianism is good for the environment. I also love an active life full of zest. ”

“ I moved to town just over a year ago and have met quite a few people. I really enjoy it here as there are alot of fun things to do and people to meet. Looking forward to meeting some of you in the future. Thanks to Stephanie for pulling this site tog ”

“ I'm Christine, 35 years old, I moved to the Bloomington-Normal area last summer. Now that my teenage kids are settled I thought I should try to get out and meet some people... ”

“ I just recently moved back to the area and would like to meet some new friends... ”

“ Make some friends ”

“ hi everyone, I m new on this and I would like to meet more nice and smart people, I have been active in different industries and I like to share as well as learn from others. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I love to meet people - i think everyone has something different to offer! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I feel it's a great way to network , especially when you are an entrepreneur and do not have a lot of time to socialize. ”

“ Hey People! Sounds familiar, but I'm new to the area and looking to meet new people in Bloomington/Normal. I enjoy most things, and having the right people around can make anything fun! Would love to see some new meetings created, bowling anyone? ”

“ Would love to do sushi with other Bloomingtonians (and Normalites, too!) ”

“ Hi. I moved to Bloomington from Chicago area due to my job. I would love to meet new people that i can hang out and have fun with. ”

“ Hello! I am new to the area and looking to meet friends. I am 29 and moved here for my fiance. ”

“ I would love to be able to join other single people that enjoy life and look forward to doing more that going to the bars to meet people. ”

“ Hi. I'm married and my kids are grown-up so I'm looking to find "my interests" again. I work full-time in an accounting office, am a Mary Kay Consultant and Veema Representative. Looking forward to some socialization and laughs. ”

“ I'm a newbie who'd love to learn more about yoga in a relaxed, nonreligious setting. ”

“ dining out and to a movie or walking or lunch and movie or shopping day ”

“ Being new to the area I would like a meetup to start where I can make friends and get to know people. ”

“ I live in a little town called Westville. Outside of bars, and the people are very young, there's nothing to do in this area. Was hoping Champaign or Urbana might have alittle more to do plus more age appropriate. I enjoy meeting new friends!! ”

“ I am new to Normal and newely single. I want to get to know somw people and am interested in meeting someone to go out and enjoy life with. I am open to eveyone and love making friends. ”

“ Hello! I'm looking for some new friends and some new hobbies... I'm looking forward to meeting you ! ”

“ To meet new people and try new things. ”

“ I'm a 22-year old single woman looking for friends in the Bloomington area. I'm talkative and energetic and I love meeting people who are open to new experiences! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am always looking for new people to play tennis with! ”

“ Hi, I am from India, came to the IS for higher studies. After completing the same am working here. I like most of the things under the SUn, and tend to give time to understanding activities and then passing judgement as to what I want to spend tim ”

“ Hi... let's start this group and have a great time and meet new friends! ”

“ Hi, everybody.My name is Irek,27/M,I've been in town for about 6 years,all my old friends sorta disappeared moved away after they graduated,so looking forward to make new friends and extend my social circle.Peace. ”

“ Subscriber to daily IBD newspaper. Familiar with Daily Graphs. Annual subscriber to canslim.net. Subscriber to Norman Fosbach fosbach.com the former editor of Mutual Funds magazine and Stock Market Logic. Belong to various stock clubs on Yahoo! ”

“ I am an artist. I have been living in Champaign for the past 7-8 months. I work full time. I came here from NYC. I am 29, single. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am new in town and just looking for something fun to do. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'd like to make friend with different cultural background. ”

“ Hi , I'm Sandra..new here from Toronto , Canada. I got married to an american and ended moving here ..fairly new here, been here for a month. Am only here to make some good friends and have some connections. I love to go to concerts, workout, try dif ”

“ Hi, My boyfriend and I have recently moved to the area and we don't know anybody. I would love to have some other couples or friends to hang out with. We have horses and I would really like to find some friends who like to trail ride. ”

“ I am an atheist and would like to meet like minded people in my area. ”

“ I just moved to Urbana-Champaign to start my graduate work. Originally, I am from Ann Arbor, MI (go blue!). I am interested in attending book clubs, museum events, public lectures, or anything else cultural in the area. ”

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

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm interested in meeting new people with similar interests, developing friendships, and having fun. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I would like to meet some single men with some of my same interests. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I would like to meet new friends j_angelosn@yahoo.com ”