“ I am a professional songwriter, live in the Grand Central area. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I love playing canasta. I live in Manhattan- midtown east side. ”

“ Beginner looking to learn the game. ”

“ I am looking forward to socializing and making new friends. ”

“ Well, who doesn't want to meet people who share the same interests? ”

“ I'm a native NYer, live on the UWS, and enjoy meeting new people that share my interests in Celtic & Bluegrass music, cuddling, games-nights (especially Bridge, Boggle, Bunko), interesting food, theatre and movies ”

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

“ Hi Ho ”

“ I can't wait to go bowling and get to know everyone. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because it's time that I got back into my thing ”

“ 29 Italian-American woman. I love cards, cooking, knitting, dancing and you know what -- let's get to know each other over the card table. ”

“ I just bought a wood-frame in Greenpoint. Does that still count? I'm addicted to Brownstoner... :) ”

“ Hi I'm a lapsed bridge player from college days. Would love to get back into it. I can count points, reevaluate for distribution, keep score, and lead fourth down from the longest and strongest. Willing to learn other conventions Married, one c ”

“ Hi, I'm Maria. I learned to knit last winter and my knitting group disbanded in the summer :-( So, I'm looking to for a group to hang out with and advance my knitting. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I HAVE NO PARTNERS IN NY AND LOVE TO PLAY . I USED`TO WATCH MY GRANDMOTHER AND I HAVE BEEN PLAYING SINCE THE ÀGE OF 13. ”

“ New to the neighborhood and relatively new to bridge, but loving both! ”

“ I am a PhD candidate in biology, love nature and hiking! Looking forward to hike when I have some free time. ”

“ It's been a while, but I'm looing forward to playing. ”

“ I would classify myself as an eclectic Wiccan. I love learning about different philosophies and practices. I do not stick to just 1, I use whichever feels right at the current moment. ”

“ I've been in the States for 5 years, and spent most of my life traveling Europe. Moved to NYC after completing my MBA in Northeastern University, Boston. Working in fashion and always up for meeting new vibrant people ”

“ I am Craig Thompson. I'm interested in meeting other nonfiction writers, to share work, stories, and market tips. ”

“ I'm not exactly a new member of the club but I thought I'd add myself to the list. Apologies for the shades! ”

“ Was a consultant for an aircraft company in Shanghai. ”

“ I am looking for a local club to to play bridge. ”

“ Love rubber/contract bridge, played at intermediate level for years, recently mostly on the internet and pc, would love to play with real live people again... would be great to find a regular weekly group in Manhattan ”

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

“ I love playing bridge with my family in California, and I'd love to have a group to play with in the city. ”

“ Hi. I've been playing the game since I was a kid. I'm a bridge player and teacher--I give lessons both online, and at local clubs. My rates are very reasonable and my clients have FUN! :) If you're interested email me at bplotkin@yahoo.com ”

“ Time to start Funning around - Come to a Live Audience Content generated night of Fun Playing GameClub We recreate game shows onstage every tuesday of the New Year- Come & Have Fun & Win Prizes! ”

“ Self Employed Professional who used to play bridge in college & now rediscovering the passion for the game. Live in Brooklyn but work in Manhattan. ”

“ 55-year old, retired attorney, male, single, resident of London Terrace in Chelsea. I played a lot of bridge in college, including contract bridge, and want to get back into it. Email me at bbmjr1@inycwireless.com if you want to start a group. ”

“ I want local Bridge Meetups because I've just begun to learn to play bridge on a cruise vacation, and I want to continue. ”

“ I want local Bridge Meetups because I've just moved to Brooklyn and am missing my weekly 'social' bridge games. ”

“ Hi. I'm just beginning and have only played a few times, but enjoyed it thoroughly. Would like to get better at it by playing some more, more often. ”

“ Hi - I and my wife live in Edgewater on the Hudson in NJ and work in the city. Would love to pray bridge at an intermediate level with likeminded persons either in the city or in NJ in the evenings/weekends ”

“ Looking for a bridge game; played bridge off and on for years; not a beginner but want to improve game;would like to find a group to play with regularly-with a balance between being serious about the game and still have fun - is this doable in NY? ”

“ Hi I used to play a fair amount but haven't in several years. I'm looking for a forgiving group. ”

“ Hi, I've been playing bridge occasionally with my folks since I was a teenager. I've got a basic understanding and am a fair player. But spending a rainy Thanksgiving weekend around a card table has made me want to play more regularly. ”

“ I love to play cards, mainly for the camraderie. My favorite is bridge and have played a mediocre game for years. Hard to find bridge players these days. Looking forward to meeting you all. ”

“ I am an experienced bridge player and do not mind helping others that are serious and interested in the game. ”

“ Interested in building on a small group of 20s/30s players for a regular game that meets weekly. players are free to meet up on a regular basis or just once in a while. ”

“ Relatively new player -- took the beginning course and did some supervised play. ”

“ Have been playing with group as pictured. Enjoyable games while learning. Need others to come to Park Slope to play. ”

“ Have played for years and am relatively experienced. Do not currently play that much as I do not have a partner, but would like to find one for duplicate or others for a serious, but fun, home game. To discuss, email me at tulip010149@yahoo.com ”

“ this is Tom V. Moron Bush, the Selected president, still,after 4 yrs. of damage, has NOT ever been elected presdident. He is ready to declare victory. John Kerry actually won Ohio!! so, George W. Moron can declare himself Dictator, Drug- damaged, Alcohol ”