Hi Everyone! Welcome to our group. After attending several events and meeting some wonderful people thru meetup Liz, Sheila and I formed this group in March of 2008. Little did we know that this group would turn out to be the most popular in the western suburbs and with that form many new friendships along the way. Without the initial help & suggestions and input of the original members this group would not be what it is today. Many thanks should go to them and to Liz & Sheila who stayed focus o …

Looking to expand your social circle, have fun, and get off the couch? This is a group for adults in their 20's and 30's in the Plainfield area that mixes going out, volunteering, staying active, and meeting new friends. Meetups are open for physical activities, such as trampoline dodgeball, hiking, biking, and sporting events. As the weather warms up, we will also be doing activities like BBQ’s, festivals, and tubing down the Dupage River. Other meetups will include snow tubing, get-togethers a …

SKI TRIPS FOR 2012 SKI SEASON : JANUARY 6-8...GRANITE PEAK, WISCONSIN (Bus Trip) JANUARY 21-28...TAOS, NEW MEXICO FEBRUARY 24 26 - INDIANHEAD, MICHIGAN (Bus Trip) FEBRUARY 8-13...WINTER PARK, COLORADO MARCH 3-10...TELLURIDE, COLORADO Snowdrifters Ski Club was founded in 1961 to promote and celebrate the sport of downhill snow skiing in the Fox Valley region of Illinois. Over the years, we have grown in size and scope to become an alpine and social club with a year-round calendar of trips, s …

We are super excited to start a group that is focused on socializing, having fun and traveling! This group is for anyone that wants to have fun; young, old, married, single, families . . . anyone! We will be planning numerous events in the Western suburbs and beyond! We will go out to dinner, movies, plays, concerts, fairs and festivals, bars, have house parties, game nights, Ladies only events, day trips, weekend trips and big trips and a whole lot more. We have been organizing meetups for the …

LIVE CHAT too! Meet People Interested in Dining Out & Social Events in your area! Come to a "Playful" Meetup to break bread with fellow foodies, visit interesting venues--theater events, movies, bars/dance clubs, karaoke, comedy shows, bowling, musical & theatrical productions, sight seeing/architectural tours, etc. Discover new restaurants, enjoy delicious meals and make satisfying conversation with friendly dinner companions. It's breakfast, lunch, brunch, dinner and treats... It's a big dinin …

The LORD God said, "It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him. For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh. Genesis 2:18, 24. (NIV) Our group is created to provide social events in which Christian men and women can meet in order to pursue friendship, dating and marriage. This groups is for singles of all Christian faiths, our group is about faith, a shared love for Jesus Christ, and not relig …

Kids Communicate is a group for kids (Grades 3 - 7) who have Aspergers, or high functioning autism. The group is also for children who have challenges with verbal and/or written communication, but good intelligence. The group will focus on written/verbal communication and social interaction/social skills. (FREE / NO COST!) (See below for meeting dates and times). My daughter is going into 4th grade (June 2009) and has Aspergers. I wanted a group like this for her, so decided to start th …

WSGA provides an opportunity for the social gathering of gay men in suburban Chicago. We share a common interest of providing safe and friendly social opportunities and events for the suburban Chicago gay male community.  We currently have approximately 150 members.  Social events include theater outings, dinner nights, movie nights, monthly parties, river cruises, other cultural events and our monthly meetup hosted by the Hideaway Bar and Lounge in Forest Park on the second Friday of each month …

My wife and I are a lesbian 30 something couple looking for some normal, down to earth / mature friends (gay and straight) that we can chill with. Although a trip to a bar is not out of the question, we would prefer to plan meet ups that are more constructive and fun. We also would like to have a meet up group closer to our stomping grounds (go A-town!) and know there are other people out there looking for the same. If this matches what you are looking for, please come join us.

Are you looking to meet some non-judgemental, kind, friendly and helpful homeschooling/unschooling families?  Are you looking for fun social outtings, or weekly playdates? Then this group may be for you. This secular homeschool group provides both unstructured and structured social activities, field trips and some group learning activities to families in the Wheaton area with children ranging in age from infant to 14. Our members live from Downers Grove and Lombard to Naperville and West Chicago …

Meet with other people (and their pets) who are interested in OFF Leash Dog Recreation in Chicagoland's Western Suburbs -- specifically DuPage County. Gather and discuss this growing trend with other dog enthusiasts! Bring your dogs! (4 legged varieties require park permit) This group was created so people could have easier access to meeting others with dogs who wish to get together and get some exercise. A way for you to get out, get some fresh air and a little two legged companionship for yo …

his group is devoted to the long-term study of what went wrong in the market crash of 2008 against the wider historical context of similar market crashes and the values currently underlying the market and the globalizing economy. It is further focused on envisioning an alternative economics for our time in dialogue with the current "New Economy" School led by David Korten; the Social Economics tradition in this country, as represented by the Association for Social Economics at www.socialeconomic …

MISSION: Fierce Curves, Inc. is positive, all-inclusive, non-discriminating, non-profit social organization for all fierce, curvy women, ages 18-99 and sizes 10-up PURPOSE: Fierce Curves, Inc. is dedicated to bringing together women of all shapes and sizes in a positive atmosphere. Fierce Curves, Inc. focuses on motivating, inspiring, building self-esteem, and self-confidence of curvy women. Members have the opportunity to participate in workshops such as beauty, fitness and health, life coachin …

Our careers have matured, our lives have changed, and that makes us all the more interesting! We would all like to meet new people and expand our dating opportunities. The best way to do this is through social settings and fun events. We'lll remain an active group designed for professional singles 40 and over who value conversation, enjoy dancing and clever toasts to new and old friends, game nights, and regular opportunities to get together and develop new friendships. Our monthly game and danc …

This group is for anyone who is interested in Ballroom Dancing. We get together and hold weekly practices as a group and as individuals. We also schedule weekend events to enjoy the social aspect of ballroom dancing.

Are you looking to meet friendly local moms to share experiences, get advice and most importantly have fun? You've come to the right place! Totally Tots offers many fun play dates and social events for you and your child(ren) newborn - 6 yrs., including local parks, museums, zoos, farms, home play dates, crafts, and mom’s night out. We welcome all stay at home moms and dads, part time, and full time working moms and dads who are looking for playgroups and social activities in Joliet, Shorewood, …

"Let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Let us not give up meeting together , as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another - and all the more as you see the Day approaching." Hebrews 10:24-25 NIV Our group seeks to bring dedicated, faithful Chicago-area Christian Singles seeking to live a deeper faith and understanding together with other single faithful believers for fun social events and activities; building stronger relationships amon …

We started this group to be able to leisurely explore the Parks and Forest Preserves in the Fox River Valley Area with our pug mixes - Guinness & Dunkel and other dogs while socializing with their owners for about an hour. We have walks on Saturday mornings and Sunday afternoons in winter (weather permitting).  We also offer walks on weeknights and weekends in the Fox River Valley Area during spring, summer and autumn. The walks are usually scheduled within Kane County Forest Preserves, parks an …

NOT ANOTHER GAY MEETUP!! (Oh, no you didn’t!) Oh, yes we did! I am proud to announce a Meetup for the Western Suburban GLBT community has finally arrived!!! WILL THIS MEETUP BE LIKE ALL THE OTHER MEETUPS? Absolutely! We will have social events, drinking events, dancing events, sporting events…..you name it! We’ll even throw in some Lesbian Drama for FREE THAT’S NOT ALL FOLKS… Everyone in the GLBT community is welcome to join! Singles, couples, and all ages are welcome. Refer a friend and we’ll s …

We're an active community of homeschooling families of all faiths, methods, styles dedicated to great values and quality education. Our ideal for the group is to share in our homeschooling journey while offering our children quality social bonds through educational, volunteer and social meetups throughout the year. While many of us belong to several other wonderful groups throughout Illinois, this group is centered to 1st grade bracket and above (though younger siblings are welcome too!) who liv …

Welcome to the Chicagoland Fun Group (CFG) 'CFG' (formerly 'Got Cabin Fever') is a group of members looking for new adventures, who want to meet people and make new friends and enjoy all the social aspects Chicago and it's suburbs offer. Our Membership composed of night life enthusiasts, foodies, wine lovers, sports enthusiasts, singles and couples and anyone looking to meet people and have a great time.

Sometimes being a geek girl is a lonely experience. It's hard connect with other women when they're staring at you funny because you're trying to explain your theory that the nature of a child's mutation stems partially from genetics as seen in Polaris and Magneto, but mostly from some sort of trauma before puberty - the time in which most mutants first exhibit abilities. Ex: Nightcrawler wanted to disappear because of his demonic appearance, and he did. You flashed 'em a little bit of your geek …

This group will consist of various fun events most of which I will plan will be in the G.L.O.V.E.D. area.., (Glen Ellyn, Lombard, Oakbrook/Terrace, Villa Park, Elmhurst, Downers Grove), but i'm sure we will venture outside this area too-We will have Meetups such as Trivia Nights at local pubs, bowling, fun sporting events to participate in, meeting up at local  fests/pubs to watch a live band/sporting event, local plays, movies, pub crawls etc. Anyone who would like to be an Assistant Organizer …

LIVE CHAT too!  This group is for those in and around the Western suburbs of Chicago who want a nice, stress free way to meet others in the area. I hope you will enjoy the events we organize and find this a great way to meet new people in your community... Let me conclude by saying, WE ARE SOME OF THE FRIENDLIEST PEOPLE WHO ATTEND MEETUP EVENTS!!! Yes, you will feel included, yes you will be encouraged to join into the conversations... Yes, you will be introduced around....

SharePoint Social is a group for technology professionals to network and discuss with local SharePoint users and experts in the Chicago suburbs in a social setting. Our aim is to bring together SharePoint talent to provide an avenue for relevant discussions driven primarily by our members. Whether it is a seasoned user seeking advice or an individual new to SharePoint, you are invited to ask your question, tell your story and even Share-A-Pint! ***Please note that the event is aimed for SharePoi …

Drinking Liberally is an informal, inclusive progressive social group.  It gives like minded, left leaning individuals a place to talk politics.  Drinking Liberally is not a "Drinking Club" nor is it a direct action network.  Nevertheless, Drinking Liberally plays an important role in the web of American politics; it allows ordinary people to integrate political awareness into the fabric of their lives. It gets them used to talking and thinking about politics without asking anyone to embrace a p …

My name is Stephanie Wright. I am founder of Branch Out and Connect; a women's networking and social group. Our group is for women in business who want to build relationships with other women entrepreneurs in the south suburbs. We come together and meet to help build, encourage, motivate and inspire each other personally and professionally.

This group is open to anyone who has a chihuahua in their family! Chihuahuas need socialization like all dogs but usually get along with other chihuahuas the best. This group will hold play dates for the chihuahuas to meet and make new friends. I will be hosting most of the play dates in my Bolingbrook home where there is plenty of room for everyone to run around and play. Don't worry I will be equipped with plenty of puppy pads and I do not stress about accidents. When chihuahuas are in a new e …