“ I want these local Meetups because I would like to relearn my spanish. I'm a latin american who is forgetting his spanish. ”

“ I'd like to find a way to put words into all the senses I feel. Getting involved with meetups would be so encouraging. I simply need to be inspired...and people inspire me. ”

“ I'm relatively new to Ottawa and still trying to meet people and build a network and sense of community. I love to discuss and share ideas with others. ”

“ Hi, I'd like to participate in a writers' meetup because I would enjoy meeting other aspiring writers, and exchange tips, ideas, and support. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I have always loved to draw, and find the human figure very a very challenging subject. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because as an amateur painter I am interested in sharing the journey with other artists. ”

“ Local Meetups seem like a great opportunity for connecting with the same people that you just passed in the produce section..not each of those people..but the ones who might just have a similar interest or two-like crunchy apples&writing! ”

“ I adore writing and haven't done it creatively in years, it's been a non-stop stream of essays.. it'd be great to tap into an inspiring writing environment and find like-minded folk, etc, you know, the usual.. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because writing as a career doesn't seem realistic until you meet others with that same goal. With increased hope comes increased productivity. I've ben idling too long. It's time to get moving. ”

“ I do web & graphic design, teaching, and am currently dabbling in watercolour. I'm interested in discussing The Artist's Way or any other books by Julia Cameron. ”

“ I write, direct and love to play. ”