If you're a SINGLE, OUTGOING, smart, optimistic woman over 40 who hasn't given up on men and enjoys the relaxing company of great women, this might be the meetup for you! I'm planning on events like road trips to small towns for lunch, shopping a…

“ Hey there, I LOVE dancing and I love LONESTAR! It would be great to meet up with some gals who like to get out and dance too - cherperk@hotmail.com. Let me know if you are interested, it would be great to meet you! Cherylin ”

“ I am looking to meet ladies in the Metcalfe area for friendship to enjoy conversation, occasional dinners. I enjoy cooking, fitness, shopping, reading (spiritual and romantic comedy type books), volunteering. ”

“ Hello, my name is Joanne, i am new in town from BC. I would like to meet new people and make new friends. ”

“ Semi-retired from my business, I'm currently in training as an Interfaith Minister. My interests are meditation, peace, vegetarianism, child rearing, yoga, and nature. I am moving back to Ottawa in Summer 08 and look forward to meeting new & old friends. ”

“ Meetup appealed to me because I would like to meet new (positive) people to go out and enjoy different activities. I'm interested in many things including a "greener planet", laws of attraction, recylcling, cooking, weightloss and so on! ”

“ Hi , Im charlene , 54 and new to this area last two years. I work fulltime with the weekends and evening off. I have not met women my age yet, men yes but thats old! Ive never done anything like this before...bye, C ”

“ Life is an adventure! As the years past, many of my friends have left Ottawa. So I would like to make new friends to get out and enjoy activities. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I would like to meet new people and get out and do fun things. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm seriously considering homeschooling my 6 yr. old and really need information as how to get started and curriculum. Thanks. Dianne ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I love playing cards and have no one to play with. I need to refresh the rules but would love to play. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to meet new people that might share the same interests in life. Working hard on eating healthy and staying active and in the process losing weight. ”

“ I'm a quiet 31 year old. I like playing computer games and doing crafts. I don't really have any friends so I'm hoping to make some be joining this group. ”

“ I am interested in making new friends in Ottawa. ”

“ I've always been a social activist, worked in international development and with marginalized communities. I'm working on my PhD and I teach social welfare subjects and i'm concerned about the erosion of our sw in Canada & the loss of civil rights. ”

“ I think it would be great to meet other people in the area with common interests. ”

“ Hi Iam a 35 year old mother of 4 year old daughter. Iam married to a wonderful husband. I joined this group so that I acn meet other mothers. ”

“ I am a Life Coach and the co-founder of this group with Parenting Coach, Kim McLeod aka Grandma K. We wanted to create a safe place for women to come out and discuss their challenges, successes and celebrations. Come out and play! ”

“ I am a mother and a grad student. ”

“ Hi, I'm an unpublished writer and public speaker. I believe there is an inherent loneliness that comes with being born female hence this group and why I'm joining. I'm a peer counselor/coach (819) 685-3475. Look forward to meeting everyone soon! ”

“ Hey all, I am 26 years old, commute to Ottawa every day for work from the country. I am always interested in making new connections. Looking to talk to or meet people who share some common ground. Feel free to message me or add me as a friend. ”

“ Hello! I'm not able to come this month, but looking forward to future events. Sherri ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I've read all his book and own the DVD with his four hour retreat. His words touch me deeply and I'm interested in people who feel the same. Marie ”

“ Single mom with 2 awesome teenaged daughters. Looking to meet other women and to get out of the house! :) ”

“ Hi; I am a 52 year old single mom of 3 grown men. Now I am, technically a single grandparent - who would love to meet people who are also YOUNG grandparents! To get together at the beach, fly a kite or take the kids to a Zoo ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am retired and need to expand my circle of friends - some of whom still work. Would really like to make some interesting friends. ”

“ Hi! I'm Robyn, a single mom to three boys who also works full time. I would love to get out there and meet some new people! ”

“ I am a 23 year old stay at home mom also have a job where I work from home. I am a avon sales rep and Im also looking for people to join my team. I also would like to meet others ”

“ Hi there. My name is Michelle and I am newly single and interested in meeting new friends in the Ottawa area. I moved here from Montreal 3 years ago. I am 32 years of age. ”

“ Hi My name is Aubyn, I live in Ottawa, born and bred here pretty much. I am a Mom of a 10 year old, and doing some part time jobs. My hubby works for Federal Government and I am looking to meet some new people. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because meeting people is hard to do when you have a busy life! ”

“ I am a professional woman, mother of 2, newly single, who works from home. I don't have much opporunity to meet new people to interact and socialize. Through this group. I hope to have the opportunity to have some fun and adult conversation. ”

“ Hoping to meet other women who share my interests, movies, walking laughing you know the good stuff, did I mention eating, BTW some of you ladies might be interested in the 50+ professional woman's group I am married but was allowed to join anyway ”

“ I want these local Meetups because they sound like a great opportunity to meet new people with similar interests ”

“ Hi, My name is Colleen. I'm 26, engaged and looking to meet some new women for outings and other adventures. ”

“ Hi, I am fairly new to Ottawa and would love to meet some new friends. ”

“ Hello. I am new to the Ottawa area. I am completing a BA degree in Social/Cultural Studies this coming spring of 2008. I am a single mother of 2 teenage sons and I enjoy social/political issues, cooking, and would like to learn French. ”

“ Hi. I joined this group to make new friends in Ottawa/Orleans. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because j'aime tellement etre a l'exterieur , marcher, me baigner,prendre un pic-nique et rencontrer d'autres personnes qui aiment etre dans la nature. je parle anglais mais n'aime pas l'ecrire..trop de temps!!! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am feel like I am new in town. Would like to meet new people and get out more... ”

“ I want these local Meetups because my gf and I are looking to meet new friends in this city. ”

“ Hi, I'm Laura.. I might LOOK normal, but that just goes to show how deceiving looks can be;) ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm looking to meet new people and make new friends who share some of the same interests. ”