“ These all sound like fun! We would love to learn all kinds of ballroom dancing. It can be fun and healthy, but we would need someone to be the instructor. ”

“ I live in Bristol, cT and I would love to have a group start near me. I enjoy both traditional and nontradional board/card games, such as Monopoly, Risk, and Backgammon as well as Puerto Rico, Caylus, Glory to Rome!! Anyone interested let me know!! ”

“ My husband and I just moved to Brooklyn and would like to find some people who like to play either Scrabble or card games. ”

“ I am a new transplant from Jersey and am interested in meeting people and seeing the area some more. ”

“ I am very interested in Buddhism, Yoga and other Eastern practices. I have taken classes in each on and off for years and would love to discuss and share with others. ”

“ Work-at-home dad looking to meet other parents in Scarsdale/Eastchester area. ”

“ Hi! I am up and coming earring designer, single Stratford homeowner & would love to meet new people for networking, friendships, activities etc. Will help get meetups going! Welcome emails!!!! Looking forward to meeting you!!! ”

“ I love to play backgamonnon and enjoy meeting new people, especially women ”

“ I want these local Meetups because we need some beginner friendly ultimate in prospect park! ”

“ I want these local Meetups to meet new people , and because I'm competent to play the game! Most new games are too complicated for me to learn at my age (70). I grew up with them and games like "Easy Money," "Parcheesi" and "Camelot." ”

“ I like going to meetups because it's hard to meet new people on Long Island, and I find it easier to talk to people when we're both doing an activity that I enjoy. ”

“ Beginner looking to learn the game. ”

“ Hi. I live in Bay Ridge and work in Midtown Manhattan. Like Meetups that I can join in the weekday evenings, after work, and on occasional weekends. I am an active/positive member of the groups I join, and look forward to finding more meetups! ”

“ We then could do other things together too. ”

“ I have little experience, but I think it would be fun to learn... ”

“ Hi, lets get this going. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to learn about how to put together a technology project ”

“ I am an "adventurer traveler" and interested in all art and archaelogy- and would hope to meet people of same interests- ”

“ My name is Richard Cardilli and I'm in the process of obtaining a divorce. I'm presently living in stamford and I am self-employed. . ”

“ I would like to get to know other people and can use any type of social help. ”

“ I may be a workaholic by day, but nights and weekends I can let my inner child out to play! ”

“ I enjoy local Meetups primarily because of the social aspects of getting together, which obviously can't be experienced on line. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm looking for more opportunities to play live with other players. ”

“ I want local Live Music Meetups because I go to concerts quite a few times during the week. Love britpop/indie music and am always hoping to meet more likeminded friends. Just recently moved here from DC. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i love to play cards ”

“ I'm Tracy, live in Norwalk and am looking to meet people with similar interests, have fun and go out! I enjoy good food, good wine, good conversation and good friends. Life is good.... ”

“ Long Island, New York Nicodemus008@hotmail.com ”

“ I love Spades & Bid whist ”

“ I want these local Meetups because it is a great way to meet people. I am new to the area and I have not met anybody that plays backgammon on Staten Island. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I love playing cribbage! ”

“ I want local Backgammon Meetups because I love playing this game. I played all my life. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I would love to learn how to play mahjong as well as get out and meet other people. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I love to play chess in an informal relax ambiance. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am fairly new to the city and I love to combine board games with a good natter. ”

“ I want local Backgammon Meetups because I like risk management and it works for me as a mind sport ”

“ Hi. Live in Norwalk and would like to get into a local low limit Hold'em game. I've been playing online but wouldn't mine some live action. ”

“ Wow! I cant think of a better way to spend a night than to play board games. My husband loves playing them so much. He should have a ball. OK if i bring him?? ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to learn more about investing. ”

“ Hey everyone, just trying to meet new people in the area. ”

“ Just a guy who likes to play backgammon. ”

“ Hello all, my name is Jim and I'm an avid backgammon player having played on and off for years. Other leisure fun I enjoy are golf and tennis, but that's a couple of months down the snowy road. I'm looking forward to meeting and playing. ”

“ I've dabbled with web design, using FrontPage, Dreamweaver, and GoLive. I'm currently studying CSS by reverse-engineering existing pages and of course, reading books. ”

“ "Don't have much money but, boy, if I did..." I'd sign up for WSOP. I love Limit/No Limit Hold'em, Stud, Draw, Omaha 8, Draw Lowball, Razz, you name it. Got an open seat at your table? adamsull@earthlink.net ”

“ For some reason these alerts are now generalized, meaning they are not customizable to the individual alert. So please send a message to: meetupalert going to the domain of middleearthmedia.com if you are also interested this in subject. Lefty ”

“ Hi everyone, we are Jorge and Stefania. A Colombo Argentinian couple from Stamford CT. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because playing with people who know the game is more fun than having to instruct a friend just to get a game going. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i wanna start kicking ass ”

“ I'm interested in playing friendly games of backgammon with people. I am on Long Island but am open to travel to Queens or Manhattan too. ”

“ Ienjoy watching movies and discussing them with others. I also enjoy trying different restaurants. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i want to loss 40 pounds in a health supportive way ”

“ I want these local Meetups because Spades and most other card games are a great way to mingle & socialize with other interested people, and have a good time. Let's Get Together And Play PeoPle. ”

“ I want local Scrabble Meetups because I love to play the game. I'd like to hook up with others who enjoy a good game as much as I do... ”

“ I want local Boardgames Meetups because I love to play all sorts of games. Guesstures, Charades, Balderdash, etc. Have a closet full - Variety is the spice of life. Join me in games and watch my competitive side emerge. ”

“ Psychotherapist, author of "Adoption Healing... a path to recovery" I often cook for a crowd and would nlike to improve my skills ”