“ Hello! I enjoy biking and hiking. I am learning to snowboard and enjoying winter! ”

“ I enjoy the outdoors, hiking, cycling, skiing. Look forward to meeting you at an event soon. ”

“ Looking for advanced tennis players [Level 5.0+] I?m seeking a competitive, athletic tennis partner to rally with? singles or doubles.... ”

“ Im looking for some people who can play blackjack rather well and has some experience counting cards. I am looking to share my knowledge and possibly hang out with or take a trip to the casino... ;) ”

“ new to chitown ”

“ Had quite a few fantastic ski trips with Sanctuary and looking forward to a great many more!!! ”

“ I've been skiing and socializing with Sanctuary for a number of years after hopscotching around to different clubs before. Great group of people! ”

“ I love to ski but don't get out as often as I'd like. Looking forward to checking out some new places. ”

“ I'm always up for meeting new people. I love living in Chicago and hanging out around the city. I make sure to balance work and play and live life to the fullest. I'm very social, outgoing, and fun and I like to hang out with similar people. ”

“ I usually walk around deer grove, and am looking for new people to walk with. I am availble evenings and weekends ”

“ I am a Trader at the CBOT. I am coming off of a year of consistant bad luck. I am looking to get going again. ”

“ My name is Liz and I recently moved to Chicago from Madison. I am an attorney and do strategic planning for a large hospital. I am interested in this group because it seems like a large, diverse group of women.. and I am always looking to meet comrad ”

“ I bought some cross-country skis and really want to learn how to use them well. ”

“ I joined this Meetup to meet more people who love to SKI ”

“ My motto is "no friends on a powder day" but other than that enjoy getting out to ski as often as possible. I am the current Trip Chairman for Sanctuary and we would love to have you join us on one our great trips! ”

“ Hello, my name is Joan and I joined this club because I am interested in skiing and my daughter is a snowboarder. We have taken a couple of trips to Park City, Utah and fell in love with being on the mountian. Hope to do some local skiing w/friends ”

“ We need to have one that is about Parental Alienation and Hostile Parental Alienation. The judges, attorneys, GAL, therapists.....all need to get educated. Cindy ”

“ I enjoy reading and love talking about books, hearing the opinions of others. Often provides a deeper understanding, different perspective of what I have read. ”

“ I love to ski! I am one of the trip leaders to Breckenridge Co. I not only ski, I love to be outdoors. ”

“ I like to ski, bike, travel, and spend time outdoors(even in the winter), along with spending time with friends and family. ”

“ Hilary and I are boarders that try to take a couple of trips a year. Looks forward to meeting everyone. ”

“ I've been involved with club for 10 years and was ask to be president. The peoplle are what makes Sanctuary Ski Club so great. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm interested :) ”

“ I like alot of outdoor activities like hiking and biking, especially downhill skiing. I've been on ski trips with Sanctuary for the past few years... It's a great group. ”

“ I'm a 'founding mother' of Sanctuary Ski Club. We started small 25+ yrs ago w/local trips & now ski & bike everywhere. Chk out our events on http://www.skisanctuary.org/. Look forward to seeing you on the slopes or the (bike) trails. ”

“ Hello: My name is Warren I like to ski both on snow and water. Also, boating is one if my favorit things to participate in. Even though I travel a great deal with my job I do like to travel for enjoyment. ”

“ This is a great group with a great group of people. We do a lot of social activities for fun year round. However, we all look forward to big mountains and lots of snow each winter. If you're new, or a novice to snow sports we'll help you get better. ”

“ Looking to get out and try new things, meet new people. = ) ”

“ I have never skied and not sure I want to spare what legs I have (if you know me, you'll know why) but there is always a first time and if my insurance covers it heck, why not. I do enjoy outdoor activities. ”

“ Newly single looking to make new friends ”

“ Thanks for the invite! This looks like fun! ”

“ Have got a 600 Ninja and used to work in the motorcycle industry in Europe. Want to do warmer-weather day trips with other safe bikers. ”

“ I like to join a group that value members not just the board of directors and their followers. ”

“ Hi, I'm a newbie to skydiving - two tandems, one classroom and one solo - but I plan to try for my license when it warms up. I'd love to meet people to skydive with at local dropzones near Chicago. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am looking for new friends with shared interests. ”

“ My name is Tricia and I'm very active. I've backpacked a few times before, but would like to take up this sport again. This looks like a fun group. I live and work in the downtown area. ”

“ Hi, I'm very active and always looking for new ways to spend time out side and stay in shape. This group looks very interesting. Tricia ”

“ great way to find new people with similar interests ”

“ Hello my name is Jeanne. I am currently a member of another ski club but I am always looking to meet other skiers. I am a steady intermediate. Most feel I ski easier runs than I should but I do enjoy just cruising down a run and enjoying the view. ”

“ I want to share the health benefits of making (raw) fermented vegetables which populate the gut with healthy microflora. ”

“ I love to travel and have visited a number of countries. I would like to make some new friends. ”

“ I used to ski as a kid, and just last year got back into it when my husband took up snowboarding. We would love to find others to go skiing with. And I love that you find fun things to do during the off season! ”

“ Hi! Dancing is my passion, I could dance every night of the week. I used to, but not anymore. It is a shame they have closed down all of my favorite clubs. I enjoy most types of dancing with ballroom and latin dance being on the top of my list of ”

“ I'm rusty, but LOVE to ski. I'm excited to try snowboarding too. ”