“ I want these local Meetups because I moved from a small town in another state that I thought was lacking on this issue and am surprised at the lack of AR groups here in Phoenix as well as a lack of vegetarian restaurants (ethical vegetarian here). ”

“ I love hiking and the outdoors and look forward to meeting new people with similiar interests! ”

“ ....count me in for this meetup! ”

“ Hi everyone, My body is my temple and live food really makes it easier to embody my soul and raise my concious. I love sharing food and meeting new folks that are interested in the rawfood lifestyle ”

“ I want these local Meetups because it feels so good to go natural and get in tune with yourself. ”

“ I am a Green, Organic, Vegetarian in-training. I enjoy learning new ways to make myself and this world a better place. I am interested in meeting like people who care about the human condition and the state of the planet! ”

“ Hi Everyone! I'll be at Whole Foods on Earth Day featuring one of my Raw vegan recipes, too. Justin! I can't wait to meet your brother :) ”

“ I like meeting people with similar interests - CWG and Abraham-Hicks. Good health and happiness go hand in hand when it comes to feeling good. And that is why I also help people achieve that state of being. All is well. Thank you. ”

“ I would love to be a part of a group that's as passionate about animals as I am. They are so sweet & so unconditional. We need to be the voice that they don't have! :) I would LOVE to help in anyway that I can! :) ”

“ Ive recently moved here to the Phoenix area and would love to meet up with fello Vegans. ”

“ I'm so glad to know that there is a way to meet other vegetarians in Phoenix. I thought maybe I was the only one! ”

“ We are currently in UK. Husband vegan, me & 7 month old baby are vegetarian. A local meetup would be excellent to meet other like minded people. ”

“ I'm interested in being part of an abolitionist-oriented group that is focused on vegan education and outreach. ”

“ I would like to be a part of these local Meetups to hang out and make friends with other positive black women. I just re-located to Phoenix from New Jersey in July. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I have been a member of many different animal rights groups for the past 20 years, in the different cities I have lived in. ”

“ hello all, i'm a 27yr.old vegetarian/almost vegan PETA member who is looking to meet people interested in animal rights activism. I have dvd's, flyers, and leaflets that can educate people on various topics. Anyone interested in helping? ”

“ I love to read and discuss good books with other like minded people. I would also enjoy meeting some new people with similar interests. ”

“ I represent a single-focus product that has a 15% per month growth. We are looking for serious leaders who are looking for time freedom. I have the first raw GoJi Berry product , that was talked about on OPRAH. Contact me @ lketzner@earthlink.net ”

“ I want to hear about other Meetups so I can stay informed about animal issues in the area. If you are interested taking action to help animals, join me at The Humane Society of the United States AZ Meetup group! http://animalwelfare.meetup.com/172/ ”

“ I'm looking forward to meeting people who practice all the different styles of yoga, as well as who try to live a yogic lifestyle. I just like to be around healthy people! See you there! -April ”

“ I live in Arizona so not able to make meetings unless in the SF area but I joined so I could email the Organizer who is on the same Quest & path. Hope to make a meeting next time I'm in the area. ”

“ I want to meet people who feel similarly about anaimal rights. There are relatively few of us and I want to know more of you! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I miss these parts of Eastern culture ”

“ I want these local Meetups because it will be nice to meet people with similiar interests! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to find and talk to other people thinking like me and learn more how I can show people what they cannot see-their cruelty! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because to learn ”

“ I want these local Meetups because it's difficult to find people in this area that are vegan and i know that there are. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to meet others interested in this type of lifestyle as well. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I don't know anyone else that is vegan. I'm new to the lifestyle. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am the only vegan I know, and would love to spend time with likeminded people. ”

“ I just moved to Phoenix from St Louis. I don't know if any of you have heard of the Lemp Mansion, but I stayed overnight there, not really believing in ghosts..yea, big mistake! I wasn't sure if anyone would even believe me! ”

“ looking to make some friends with similar life-styles. ”

“ Hi, My name is Debra and I just moved to Phoenix after spending the last 4 years in the north arabian gulf. I have three children and I look forward ro meeting some like minded people!! ”

“ Specializing in LiveFood prep classes, demo and dine parties and catering! Birdiebasket helps with menu planning, kitchen set up, and transitional services. Live foods for a rawkin lifestyle. Birdiebasket.com ”

“ retired computer engineer and college instructor, part owner of an organic farm in Cottonwood. Active in several local animal rights groups. Like to picket circuses, rodeos, tracks, etc. ”

“ I have just moved to the Phoenix area from Rhode Island and I don't know anyone here. I'm interested in meeting other vegans and vegetarians. I also enjoy hiking and listening to music (often times politically charged vegan metal or hardcore) ”

“ I want local Raw Food Meetups because I have shifted to about 60% raw. ”

“ I want local Vegan Meetups because Vegans Rock! ”

“ I want local Raw Food Meetups because its hard being "different" lol id like to hear from people who know how to actually LIVE! ”

“ I want local Vegan Meetups because I want to meet more people who think like me in their diet habits. ”

“ I want local Vegan Meetups because it is impossible to have a healthy social life without this knowledge. The foundation of healing that we teach to patients at our healing center is how to eat and maintain internal hygiene. But where to eat ?? ”

“ I've been interested in Tarot for years and received my first deck in my teens, but stopped studying off and on. I'm interested in learning how others read cards and interpret them. I love symbology in general and think Tarot is fascinating. ”

“ Hello! I am an exchange student from Canada and I have been looking for a group like this since I arrived! Unfortunatly I go back to Canada at the beginning of June, but I hope to see you at the meeting in May!!! ”

“ Hi my name is Joyce. I have two small dogs and no human children. I like to enjoy life. I don't smoke or drink. I would like to meet other singles. ”

“ I am new to AZ, just got here from NJ. I am having a difficult time meeting fellow vegans and activists... ”

“ i am a girl who lives ”

“ Sgt Rock who is a boot camp fitness pt instructor ”

“ Hi, my name is Alveratta and I live in Fountain Hills, Az. I am interested in meeting other fellow vegans/vegetarian. Just recently converted and have a lot to learn! ”

“ I'm a vegan of just under two years and would love to meet some like-minded people in person. :o) ”