Are you a working mom who struggles to find time for yourself? If you're like me-a mom who works full time and finds difficulty fitting in "me" time and the opportunity to make new friends, this group is for you. I started this group because although there are other wonderful groups out there for moms and families they don't really fit working moms or dads. Also, I am new to the area, and would love the opportunity to meet like minded moms who love their children, and need time out with fellow m …

Meet fellow Polyamorists in your area! Come to a local Central Illinois Polyamory Meetup to meet other supporters of multipartner relationships and families. Talk about open relationships, polyfidelity, honesty, respect and alternate forms of commitment. We are the Central Illinois Polyamory Meetup Group, a social network for people exploring polyamory or living our individual poly styles. If you are looking for a friendly, supporting social group where you can learn about the poly lovestyle, m …

Welcome! Our PURPOSE is to provide a central cyber location for women to come together and enjoy day trips, lunch, dinner, festivals, flea markets, movies, hiking, bike riding, theatre, spa days, shopping, coffee, conversation, potlucks, cooking classes, wineries, and more. Members are welcome to attend all of the planned Meetups or pick and choose. Whether you are new to the region, found yourself to be an empty nester, or just need to give to yourself and make some friends—we are here for you. …

We are a group of 35 and older mothers who need adult interaction and a night out (or breakfast) now and then! Meetups are held in Peoria and sometimes east of the river, too. We are currently taking applications from mothers who are enthusiastic and are able to participate regularly (at least once a month). Drama queens need not apply.  The goal for the group is to be smaller, yet close-knit.  Join us and make some new friends!

You can’t give them back their health. But you can give them back their smile. That’s what the non-for-profit Dream Factory is all about. Helping critically and chronically ill children by replacing pain and suffering with laughter, smiles, love, and wishes and we need your help. These children have never had the carefree childhood dreams that other children take for granted. Most of their young lives have been spent in hospitals, undergoing treatment for their diseases. While other children …

Hello Central Illinoians! Welcome to the Heart Link Network Women's Business networking organization. I started this chapter because I moved to IL after 48 years in California and wanted to meet and support the women here. I was honored when The Heart Link Network choose me to lead the 61615 chapter of this amazing organization! In our gatherings we will follow the format created by Dawn Billings to network with and support other professional and business women in the area. You don't need to h …

Awesome things have been happening here in Marvelous Mamas!!!  In the last year we have continued to grow, many Mamas welcomed new additions to their families and we had a TON OF FUN!!! We started off 2013 with our Annual Social (over 60 members attended)!  We raffled off fun baskets, karaoke-d, ate, drank and laughed!   We all met new friends and faces.  We are looking forward to the rest of 2013!  Other sanity-saving Mama's only events are book club, pottery painting and our monthly "Thai-fix" …

If you would like to join the group and someone referred you please mention their name to speed up your approval.  This is a closed group to protect the privacy of our members and their families, if you become a member we're sure you will appreciate that privacy.  There is a $5 annual membership fee to be a member, the fee covers the meetup.com and group administration costs. It will be more difficult to get into this group if you are a member of multiple groups because we want people in this gr …

Thank you for your interest in Women, Wine, & Words! We are a social group for women in the Bloomington-Normal area. Our mission is to foster friendships among our members by hosting a variety of events each month. Some of these events include: attending festivals, girls nights in, dinners out, happy hours, weekend getaways, and book club. While we are a private group, we welcome new members and respond to all inquiries. Please note that most of our events take place in the Bloomington-Normal ar …

We are a group of Decatur area game players, looking to Meetup with other gamers. We host several "official" Meetups per month (consult the Calendar). Everyone is welcome to attend these "Open Game Nights," we will have games available for you to try, or you can bring your own to share! Most of our events are family-friendly (we'll let you know in advance if it's not!), so bring the spouse, kids, mom & dad - whomever likes to play games! DON'T BE SHY! Even if you have no idea how to play a game …

This group was created as a way for single professionals between the age of 25-40 to get out and meet each other.  This is not a dating site or group, but was organized to provide an environment for people to make friendships and enjoy events going on around the Peoria area. Meetups vary from happy hours, dining, volunteering, fitness related and cultural events. A few events are scheduled every month and any member has the freedom to create new events! For the safety of the group and to mainta …

A group for anyone vegan, vegan-curious, or vegan-friendly. You do not have to be vegan to be part of our group, but you must bring vegan food to any potlucks and order only vegan options at any restaurant outings. Our current focus is organizing a regular monthly potluck in the Champaign-Urbana area. If you would like to host a potluck, please let us know! Have delicious meals, share your favorite vegan recipes and make new friends!

Our Mission We are a fun group of singles and newly singles that get together to socialize. This group is about socializing, making friends, enjoying life and having FUN! So I'm inviting all singles, 45 and older, who are looking to make friends or want to do some social networking, to join! Our Plans We have plans for a wide range of social events for singles including dinner, movies, dancing, outdoor events, karaoke & social parties, comedy clubs, networking events, cocktail parties, holiday d …

Come meet other local families and their young children for a chance to make new friends and to get out of the house. We do a variety of playdates that include, private homes, parks, arts and crafts and holiday parties. All parents are welcome!

If you're looking for opportunities to play soccer, football, or futbol with other adults in the Champaign-Urbana area, then this is the group for you! We're just starting out so we're looking for folks who just want to get together and kick a ball around. As we grow, we'll try to make teams, schedule matches, and possibly form a league. This soccer group was founded over 2 year ago to bring together people from around town to play soccer. We use it to schedule games year round both indoors and …

This group was started to fulfill a need for a single place to go to find dance events in the Central IL area from a variety of groups. Dance events of all types are included! So whether you're a Swing Dancer, a Ballroom Dancer, Latin or Country you should find events of interest to you here. Since the main focus is to provide event information, in most cases the group members will just be participating as attendees at the events. So in most cases there will not be a 'Dancing in St. Louis' table …

Soccer, or football as it's most commonly referred to around the globe, is starting to make its mark on Bloomington-Normal! Led by a Londoner, the Bloomington-Normal Football Club is new to the scene. No matter if you're Messi or messy on the ball, come out and enjoy the greatest sport in the world! RSVP to individual sessions and play only when you want. This club is for all skill levels, so get involved and start meeting like minded folks today...and don't forget to tell your friends!!!

The focus of this group is to have fun and help others.  Typical volunteer meet-ups for this group include volunteering at soup kitchens, food banks, or marathons while typical social activities include going out to a movie, restaurant, or bar.  E-mail ideas you have for preferred events! :)

Meet other local atheists and freethinkers. Gather to discuss beliefs and philosophies, and make new friends. Check out our website at www.peoriasecularhumanistsociety.com

Champaign/Urbana Creative Writers (CUCW) is for anyone who likes to write, for any reason whatsoever. We welcome all poets, sci-fi'ers, history buffs, horror addicts, sultry erotics, fiction lovers, non-fiction lovers and everything in between! The goal of this group will be to develop and grow our writing talents though readings, self critiques and the like. This group is about growth, sharing and openness. But if you aren't comfortable sharing your writing yet, come on out and see how we do th …

Meet other local people interested in discussing Metaphysical and Intuitive or Psychic Development. The only requirement for taking part in this group, is an open mind and mutual respect. There are no facts here, only possibilities and theories. All religious and wisdom tradition paths are welcome. No dogmas will be preached here. We're here to provide a friendly place to discussing topics about psychic development, and experiences with other like minded people and to lead you through some exerc …

Meet other local freethinkers*, skeptics and atheists. Gather to discuss beliefs, philosophies, and scientific skepticism, and make new friends that share your worldview. www.BNFree.com *Here is how Austin Cline defines "Freethinker" at About.com: "A freethinker is defined as one who arrives at their beliefs through the use of reason, science, logic, and empiricism rather than by relying on dogma, tradition, and authorities. This definition of freethinker places people squarely in the camp of sk …

We are an invitation-only meet-up group and are currently at our maximum number limit. If you're looking to meet moms and kids in the area, we encourage you to try the "Moms on the Move" or "Washington Area Moms Group".

This group is for all Moms of all ages. Moms of babies, toddlers, preschoolers and beyond. Expectant Moms and Moms of multiples. If you are looking for activities to do with your kids or other parents come join us. We do everything from play dates to workouts to Moms night out. We will meet a few times a month to meet other Moms and allow our kids to interact in a fun, safe environment. I am always looking for ideas for meet ups as well!

Come check us out! Whether your goal is to overcome a fear of public speaking, take your presentation skills from good to great, or strengthen your leadership skills through leadership programs and networking, Toastmasters is the place to be. Stop in and visit a Riverfront Toastmasters meeting for free and see what Toastmasters can do for you. Riverfront Toastmasters is the perfect place to improve your communication skills, develop the leadership skills you desire, and increase your ability to …

Hey there, Peoria Readers, welcome to our book club. Come on in, grab a cup of coffee and have a seat. We are hear to explore great books, have fun discussions and meet new friends. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: Q: When do you meet? A: Second Monday of the month at 6:30.  Please check the schedule, as this sometimes changes Q: Can I come occasionally? A: Yes! You aren't expected to come every month. It's nice if you can, but if you only are able to come occasionally, that's fine too. Q: How do yo …

Welcome! Our purpose is to live, love, and laugh. Often people are at a different stage in this thing called the single life. So, let’s get together and simply have lots of fun! Let’s enjoy each others company, meet new people, and make some fabulous friends! Come out with us and live, love, and laugh; we look forward to meeting you! If you are interested in co-hosting an event or would like to be an assistant organizer, please send me a message! Kelly

The Hip Mamas of Champaign Urbana is  a group for moms of all personalities, lifestyles and ages (mamas and kids). We support mamas who make use of intuitive parenting techniques like extended breastfeeding, cloth diapering, child-led potty training, baby-wearing, and co-sleeping.  We are interested in creating a community that is welcoming, open, and engaged. Let's have play dates, family friendly activities and the well deserved mama's night out.