If you're an intermediate to advanced tennis player (4.0+), looking to find other people to have a hit with, this is the group for you! Looking for players 20ish to 40ish years old who want to meet other players for regular tennis without having to join an expensive club. If there is enough interest, we'll hold regular tennis events at free courts in Libertyville. It will be up to the players if they just want a social hit or play actual matches. As the group grows, we may formalize the process/ …

This group has merged with Gen X/Y Social between the cities - please join our group on that meetup site instead.  Thanks! I have found it difficult to meet young people in their 30s and 40s along the Illinois/Wisconsin border. It seems that most groups in this area are under 40 or over 50 and forgot about the awesome kids who grew up in the 80 and 90s listening to grunge and alternative. Whether single, divorced, newly separated, or in a relationship, we often don't have enough time to find pe …

Hi fellow introverts. Please read guidelines below, before joining this group. (Thank you) We schedule most of our meetups in Lake County, but since we've been getting more members from all over the place, we've been scheduling more meetups in Chicago, Cook County suburbs, and a few north of the border in Wisconsin, or a bit West in McHenry County, just to give you an idea of locations. For those of us who are introverts/loners and/or "live inside" our heads, making new friends can be more of a …

Calling all single seniors in N Cook, Lake counties in IL. and SE Wis. Anyone interested in meeting seniors for socializing and fun may like this meetup. Dinner and drinks, conversation and socializing for a few hours is our goal.

It's a Small World! This group is for all you fun loving 30+ professional singles that want to be able to ease our time demands and mix socially and professionally .We have events for singles, events with and without kids, educational events, craft events, game nights, but most of all aim to find those unique places we've wanted to venture and experience, but never alone or just never had the time to. Time is short! Let's gather to network then socialize and enjoy the experience together! Events …

If you are a gay male 21 and older and live in Northen Cook, Lake or McHenry counties in Illinois or southern Kenosha county in Wisconsin, you may feel isolated from other gay men who live nearby, because you do not know how to get in touch with them. If you are tired of driving 50 miles south to Chicago or almost as far north to Milwaukee just to be around other gay people, then this is the local group for you. This is primarily a gay male social group, but we are open to all positive attitude …

Looking to meet new people in the gay community without having to go to the city? Look no further! This group will hopefully serve as an opportunity for those of us in the northern suburbs to make new friends and plan fun and unique social outings. It can be difficult finding other local LGBT folks when we're limited to the downtown scene. The lack of suburban venues for the gay community can often feel isolating, so let's change that! I welcome anyone to join this group, and I look forward to t …

If you're more of an introvert, and also identify as LGBT, then maybe this is the group for you. This group has gone through some changes, so you will see "old meetups/former members" still listed from last year when it was a different version. We hope to make this the last and final version of the group! The previous group we tried to create just didn't quite "fit" us, and we realized that we needed to gear this group more towards introverts, but LGBT introverts. Please keep in mind... This is …

Hi everyone, I created this fun social group to help connect men and women together from the Northern Suburbs. Our gatherings will be held once a month at different places in the Northern Suburbs. Our events are all about having fun, creating friends and for those of you looking for romance, many successful romances have happened at my past events. This is a group that has been formed for outgoing and friendly men and women, living in the Northern Suburbs looking to create new friendships at fun …

This is a group for people who like to play party games that promote fun, socializing, and laughing. Some examples would be Pictionary, Taboo, Outburst, Guesstures, Apples to Apples, etc. This really isn't a group for the serious, complex, strategic type games. There are a ton of fun games out there and I would love to learn new ones. Everyone is welcome to bring their own games. If you love playing games and laughing and meeting new people this is the group for you.

We like to play chess in a casual and friendly environment. We'll be meeting weekly on Tuesday nights 7 - 9pm in the Gurnee Mills area. All levels of play are welcome and encouraged.

This group is for people wanting to play Mah Jong *.  If you already know the game, or would like to learn and are looking for a not-too-competitive group athay plays in a friendly, social environment, then this is the group for you! (* Mah Jong, Mahjong, Mahjongg, Mah Jongg)

Are you tired of spending way too much of your free time in front of the TV or computer? Does your dog or cat have more of a social life than you? Well, if you're feeling like we are, let's try and remedy this. We're looking for women who want to develop some good, and hopefully long lasting friendships...women who enjoy dining out, seeing a movie, playing cards, traveling, or just sitting around with a pot of coffee and sharing themselves with each other. Men are great, and we love 'em, but not …

The challenges and joys unique to a single parent are many. Lake County, IL PWP Chapter #247's mission is to provide a family oriented social outlet for single parents and our children. We are not a support group, but we do support each other in our common goal of raising healthy, happy and well adjusted children in our single parent families. To contact us, please go to our home page: http://pwplakecounty.org/ or call: PWP Hotline: (847) 817-5687 or Email: info@pwplakecounty.org

Have a FAVORITE area bistro? Know a place where you can get unique, tasty food? Want to host a home party/wine tasting event? What about a music venue featuring an amazing band that you know everyone will love? Though we are based in Lake County, IL, we will network while visiting establishments in LAKE, COOK and MCHENRY COUNTIES (and also Wisconsin) that provide good times and lasting memories. LOCALLY and REGIONALLY-OWNED BUSINESSES are the FOCUS OF THIS MEETUP. Whether an area gallery, winem …

Hi ladies! I reside in the Lake County, IL. area, & have found that there are not many if any interesting groups on this site for those of us in the far north west suburbs. All the great groups of people appear to be located in Chicago! I myself did not wish to travel all the way to the Chicago land area on a weekly or monthly basis to meet new people, or to make a new friend, especially being that the individuals in the group that I had attended did not wish to do the same for me! NO bueno! Thu …

We are Wauconda and Island Lake's foremost organization for young people, ages 18-40. The Wauconda/Island Lake Jaycees is one of Illinois' newest chapters of the United States Junior Chamber. We are committed to leadership development through community-based events. With members in Wauconda, Island Lake, and the surrounding areas, we run community service, social, and leadership development projects throughout the year. We provide many opportunities for networking, professional development, comm …

Not sure where you fit?  You fit RIGHT HERE!  People who are "young at heart" are welcome to join as well.  Hope to see you! Our intent is to bring together people of faith where anyone and everyone brings something different to the table. We hope that through fun social events, thoughtful bible studies, and volunteer opportunities you will find a way to journey with Christ, each other, and the neighbors God gives you.  We especially want to reach out to people who may have belonged to a church …

The Northwest Suburban Anxiety and Depression Support Group is open to anyone who has struggled with depression, anxiety, bi-polar and any other mood disorders.  This is an informational group for people looking to achieve recovery from their symptoms. I have personally struggled with depression my whole life.  I was diagnosed with bi polar in 2012.   My goal in running this group is to create an outlet for information and support in managing and achieving recovery for these illnesses which can …

Guess what? SINGLE no longer means SOLITARY! Get off your computer and get into Real Life, with single FRIENDS eager to know you. You, as a welcomed and active member of this fun group, will now join activities, make friends, meet up, hang out, pick brains, get hugs, walk dogs, bring pets, enjoy cocktails, chow down, showcase talents, slow dance, accept compliments, pitch tents, suggest adventures, burn calories, share dreams, offer advice, travel everywhere, eat pizza, smile broadly, discuss bo …

A MOM'S SOCIAL GROUP FOR MORE THAN 20 YEARS! Lakeside Moms and Tots provides a social and educational outlet for parents, caregivers and children.  The group provides an opportunity to meet with other moms to form friendships and to meet playmates for your children. Members of Lakeside Moms & Tots live in the Lake Zurich, Kildeer, Deer Park, Hawthorn Woods, Barrington & Wauconda area. Many have recently moved to the area and are looking to build lasting friendships.  Some of our moms are stay at …

Welcome to the North Shore Volleyball Meetup!  This is a friendly group of active and diverse volleyball players.  Some members are involved with lots of volleyball events that never get posted on the site, so come to meetups and get to know the other volleyball players. If you know of any gyms or sand courts that are open for pick-up games, rentals, or walk-ons, let us know and we'll try to schedule something there!  We currently schedule events in Mundelein, Libertyville, Gurnee, Vernon Hills …

Not your ordinary networking group! This group is founded for those professionals who are truly passionate about and take great pleasure in what they do for a living. Whether you create glorious works of art or find joy in helping others with life's necessities, come connect and share your passion. Engage with other spirited people and generate new personal and professional possibilities!

Join together every fourth Thursday of the month with other 20-somethings from the Mundelein area to sample brews and discuss good books. Must be 21 years old or older. Young 30s are also welcome. After every book club meetup, Fremont Library will gather several copies of the next featured book, including audiobooks. You need not have a Fremont Library card to attend the discussion or to check out at our library. For more information call 847-918-3225.

This year, we’re focusing on the ACLU of Illinois work defending the targets of injustice and intolerance. Throughout the year, we’ll be bringing you information about how you can join the ACLU in fighting those who would write injustice and discrimination against targeted groups of Americans into our laws.

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Calling all those who are ready to give back! As Gandhi said: "Be the change that you wish to see in the world." I started this group for folks 21 and over specifically for volunteering with a not-for-profit organization called Feed My Starving Children. I want to rally up support for what they do because I really believe they have gotten it right. Through donations they have created a really cost effective way to make nutritious meals consisting of vitamins, veggies, soy, and rice for starving …

The Wauconda Area Play Group is a wonderful way to meet other families in the area. While most of our members are moms & their kids, dads are welcome to join too! Parents can socialize with other parents while the kids play together. We are open to moms, dads and kids of any ages. I will be posting many different events such as park outings, story time, play dates, moms night out and more. I hope we can make some lasting friendships for both the mommies and the kids.